OLOS SCHOOL OFFICE

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Friday Newsletter 10-16-2025

THE WEEK AHEAD:

School Motto: We are learning, serving & praying – every moment of every day. We are COUGARS!

Focus: Community Service –

Firefighters & First Responders

Sat - Volleyball @ OLLIS, Columbia

8:00 am - vs. St. Peter, JC Blue

9:00 am - vs. OLLIS

Saturday evening Mass @ 4:00 PM

OLOS $10,000 Fantasy Night

Mon - No School

Tues – “Socktober” -

Wed – All School Mass 8:00 am (5/6 Ministry)

Thur – “Socktober"

Fri - $1 Dress Down for Uganda Day

SOCKTOBER FUN! Join us in helping those less fortunate in our communities by participating in the Student Council’s Sock Drive. On Tuesday and Thursday of this week, students may bring in a pair of new socks or $2 each of those days, and then be able to wear DRESS CODE shorts, skirts or dresses (even though it’s pants season), along with Halloween or crazy socks, if they want to. They must donate for EACH day they would like to participate. If you choose to send money with them instead of socks, we will purchase more items for the homeless shelter.

FANTASY NIGHT IS HERE! Please remember - If you are unable to work the shift you are assigned, please find a replacement. Thanks for the tremendous support of this fundraiser!

SATURDAY EVENING MASS TIME CHANGE: Mass will be at 4:00:pm this Saturday October 18^th due to Fantasy Night.

ACADEMIC BOWL PRACTICE: Mrs. Burgess will practice with the Academic Bowl students each Monday, after lunch (11:40 am – 12:15 pm). Scrimmages are set for Nov. 10 @ OLOSS & Nov. 17 @ Honey Creek.

SUPERINTENDANT VISITS! Dr Vader will be visiting OLOS School on Thursday, October 30^th. We will have MASS that day so no dress down passes will be allowed. We look forward to warmly welcoming her!

SCHOOL WEAR ORDERING NOW OPEN: School dress code shirts, quarter zips and spirit shirts may be ordered now through November 15^th with orders arriving by the first week of December for Christmas.

http://www.queenbcustomgraphics.com/snows

CHRISTMAS CARD: We are one of two schools that was chosen to design a Christmas Card for the Diocese/Chancery Office to use this Christmas season. Three finalists from our school will be picked and submitted to the Diocese. One entry will be selected by the Chancery office. Students will be given time at school to create their cards.

GOOD LUCK TO OUR LADY COUGARS! The volleyball girls will be finishing up their regular season this weekend at Our Lady of Lourdes, Columbia. Next week, they will be participating in the Central Missouri Parochial Athletic League (CMA PAL) Tournament. We wish them good luck as they wind down their season. We are very proud of our Lady Cougars!

DRESS CODE REMINDERS: Per dress code guidelines from the OLOSS Handbook: “Full length pants must be worn October 1 – March 31. Girls may wear navy, black or khaki leggings under appropriate length skirts or jumpers. Mrs. Varner may choose to designate a “short pants” day(s), at her discretion.” Also, remember that students may only wear solid navy, white or khaki sweaters in the classroom or at church. No sweatshirts or hoodies except on the playground/outside. And please remember…ALL LENGTH REQUIREMENTS still apply on Dress Down Days!

COMMUNITY SHIRTS FOR SALE: We have several child sizes medium, large & XL & adult size small royal blue community shirts for sale for $5 each. So, if you need an extra, please send payment and size in a marked envelope.

OCTOBER COUNT: To provide proper pastoral care to parishes, a yearly count is taken during the weekend Masses in the month of October. Please make a point to attend OLOS each weekend in October, if possible, instead of neighboring parishes, to get an accurate count.

Because of your attendance last weekend at the all school Mass, our count was over 300! Thank you to all who attended.

CEMETERY LIGHTS: The school is accepting donations for the lighting of the cemetery for all Saints/All Souls Day. Last year we placed 1800 lights. Cost per hundred is approximately $35-$40. Please send your donation in a marked envelope. Thank you so very much!

HALLOWEEN COSTUMES: As you begin thinking about Halloween costumes for our “Halloween Walk”, please keep in mind that we don’t want to scare any of our little people, so no scary or gory costumes, no fake blood, axes, etc. Let’s keep it light and fun! Please send a bucket or bag for the Trunk or Treat.

TRUNK OR TREAT: We will once again offer a “Trunk or Treat” event for the students on Friday, October 31, as part of their Halloween Walk. If you would like to participate in the Trunk or Treat, please let school office staff know. If someone you know would like to participate, please let them know to plan for approximately 70-75 trick or treaters.

WEEKLY DRESS DOWN PASS WINNER(S)! Congratulations to Jaelyn & Vera for winning this week! Remember – return your folder (with paperwork complete) by Tuesday to be added to the weekly drawing.

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Friday Newsletter 10-09-2020

Our Lady of the Snows School provides quality Catholic education and

develops the whole person in a faith-filled Catholic environment.

THE WEEK AHEAD:

School Motto: We are learning, serving & praying – every moment of every day. We are COUGARS!

Focus: Community Service –

Firefighters & First Responders

Sat - Volleyball @ St. Peter, Fulton

12:00 noon – vs. St. Brendan

Mon - Achievement Testing Make-up Day

DARE 9:00 am (5/6 gr)

Tues – PK/K Field Trip to Pumpkin Patch & JC Gymnastics

1/2 Field Trip to Area Farms

Wed – All School Mass 8:00 am (3/4 Ministry)

Volleyball Practice 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Thur – Parent/Teacher Conferences – after school (3:30 – 8:00 pm)

Grade Cards issued @ conferences

Fri - Dress Down Day

School Dismisses @ 11:45 am

Lunch is served

No afternoon extended care

Fantasy Night preparation in the afternoon & evening

Sat - Volleyball @ OLLIS, Columbia

8:00 am - vs. St. Peter

9:00 am - vs. OLLIS

Saturday evening Mass @ 4:00 PM

OLOS $10,000 Fantasy Night

DRESS CODE CHANGEOVER: Per dress code guidelines from the OLOSS Handbook: “Full length pants must be worn October 1 – March 31. Girls may wear navy, black or khaki leggings under appropriate length skirts or jumpers. Mrs. Varner may choose to designate a “short pants” day(s), at her discretion.”

OFFICERS NEEDED! If you would like to volunteer to be a Home & School officer, please sign up using the sheet provided in this folder and return to office.

SCHOOL WEAR ORDERING OPEN NOW: School dress code shirts, quarter zips and spirit shirts may be ordered now through November 15^th with orders arriving by the first week of December for Christmas.

http://www.queenbcustomgraphics.com/snows

PARENT - TEACHER CONFERENCES: You will find your conference time on a sheet enclosed in this folder. Please be prompt to your conferences and keep in mind that we are on a very tight schedule. If you need more than the 15 minutes, please schedule additional time with the classroom teacher.

FANTASY NIGHT NEWS: We are just one week away from Fantasy Night. We still have approximately 40 tickets available. Ticket price is $135. You will find in this folder a list of items that are needed for the event. If you are able to donate, please send the items by Thursday. If you are unable to work the shift you are assigned, please find a replacement. If you know of any parish members who would be willing to help with Fantasy Night, please let school office staff know.

Mass Time Change: Mass will be at 4pm on Saturday October 18^th due to Fantasy Night.

HEADS UP FOR A HALF DAY! School will be dismissed at 11:45 am on Friday, October 17^th for Fantasy Night prep. Lunch WILL be served, but there will be NO AFTERNOON EXTENDED CARE. All students should be picked up by 12:00 noon at the very latest.

CHRISTMAS CARD: We are one of two schools that was chosen to design a Christmas Card for the Diocese/Chancery Office to use this Christmas season. Three finalists from our school will be picked and submitted to the Diocese. One entry will be selected. Students will be given time at school to create their cards.

ACEDEMIC BOWL: Mrs. Burgess would like to form an Academic Team. Students in 5th-8^th grade are eligible to participate. Practices will most likely be on Mondays after school. If interested, please let your child’s teacher know.

AS THE WEATHER COOLS remember that students may only wear solid navy, white or khaki sweaters in the classroom or at church. No sweatshirts or hoodies except on the playground/outside. And please remember…ALL LENGTH REQUIREMENTS still apply on Dress Down Days!

SCHOOL SQUIRES: We are wanting to form a group of men who we could call on to help with upkeep and small tasks around the school and parish campus. (For example, small playground projects, hanging a clock, door handles, etc.) Please contact school office staff if you would like to help.

Because of your attendance last weekend at the all school Mass, our count was over 300! Thank you to all who attended.

There will be

NO SCHOOL on

Monday, October 20^th.

Please return your folder on Monday!

Have a fantastic three-day weekend!

Friday, October 3, 2025

Friday Newsletter 10-03-2025

THE WEEK AHEAD:

School Motto: We are learning, serving & praying – every moment of every day. We are COUGARS!

Focus: Community Service – Our Firefighters & First Responders

Sat - Volleyball @ St. Francis Xavier, Taos

10:00 am – vs. St. Peter, JC White

11:00 am – vs. St. Francis X, Taos

Sun - All School Mass – 8:00 am – Students

wear Dress Code or Sunday best

Mon - Dress Code Changeover to Long Pants

Achievement Testing am (Grades 3-8)

Tues – Achievement Testing am (Grades 3-8)

Wed – School Photos – begins @ 7:15 pm

Dress UP for Picture Day

All School Prayer Service 8:00 am (1/2 Ministry)

Achievement Testing am (Grades 3-8)

Volleyball Practice 3:30 – 5:00 pm

Thur – Achievement Testing am (Grades 3-8)

End of First Quarter

Fri - NO SCHOOL

DRESS CODE CHANGEOVER MONDAY: Per dress code guidelines from the OLOSS Handbook: “Full length pants must be worn October 1 – March 31. Girls may wear navy, black or khaki leggings under appropriate length skirts or jumpers. Mrs. Varner may choose to designate a “short pants” day(s), at her discretion.” The changeover was delayed one week due to warmer weather. This Monday, October 6^th, long pants/leggings must be

OFFICERS NEEDED! If you would like to volunteer to be a Home & School officer or run for School Advisory Council, please contact school office staff or send a note back in this folder on Tuesday.

SCHOOL WEAR ORDERING OPEN NOW: School dress code shirts, quarter zips and spirit shirts may be ordered now through November 15^th with orders arriving by the first week of December for Christmas http://www.queenbcustomgraphics.com/snows

MINISTRY ASSIGNMENTS FOR THIS SUNDAY’S (OCT. 5) ALL SCHOOL MASS are in today’s folder. Please look for your child’s name. ALL STUDENTS PLEASE WEAR DRESS CODE/SUNDAY BEST.

SCHOOL PICTURES are scheduled for October 8^th. Preordering information was sent home last week. You will not receive a paper order form – pictures must be ordered through the online portal. This will be a DRESS UP for school picture day, but jeans may be worn. We will begin at 7:00 am.

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE sign up is in today’s folder. Please fill out & return the form on Monday.

FANTASY NIGHT NEWS: Fantasy Night will be held on the THIRD Saturday of October – October 18^th. Tickets are available NOW from the office. We have approximately 50 tickets remaining. Ticket price is $135. Work lists were sent home last week. If you are unable to work the shift you are assigned, please find a replacement. If you know of any parish members who would be willing to help with Fantasy Night, please let school office staff know.

VOLLEYBALL NEWS: Due to lack of participants, the Cheer Squad will not be cheering at the games on Saturday.

AS THE WEATHER COOLS remember that students may only wear solid navy, white or khaki sweaters in the classroom or at church. No sweatshirts or hoodies except on the playground/outside. And please remember…ALL LENGTH REQUIREMENTS still apply on Dress Down Days!

HELIAS NEWS: We’re excited to welcome future Crusaders to campus starting Wednesday, October 15, 2025, when our Crusader for the Day program resumes! The sign-up form will be available starting Friday, October 10, 2025. Please note that the first available visit date is October 15 — no earlier dates will be available. We encourage all visitors to review our school calendar, selecting a visit date to ensure the best experience. Visit Helias Catholic as a Crusader for a Day to experience what a typical school day is like. You will shadow a current student, following his or her schedule throughout the day. Meet Helias Catholic teachers, attend classes, tour the school, and have lunch on us! Stay for all or part of the day. School begins at 7:55 a.m. and ends at 3:05 p.m. Crusader for a Day is open to any junior high students considering Helias Catholic.

WEEKLY DRESS DOWN PASS WINNER(S)! Congratulations to Derrick & Patrick for winning this week! Remember – return your folder (with paperwork complete) by Tuesday to be added to the weekly drawing.

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Friday Newsletter 9-26-2025

THE WEEK AHEAD:

School Motto: We are learning, serving & praying – every moment of every day. We are COUGARS!

Focus: Community Service – Our Parish

Sat - Volleyball @ St. Joe, JC

9:00 am – vs. St. Peter, Fulton

11:00 am – vs. St. Joe, JC

Mon - NO SCHOOL – Diocesan Professional Development for Teachers

Tues –

Wed – All School Mass 8:00 am (7/8 Ministry)

Book It begins for PK-6

Wacky Wednesday – Community Service Day - wear royal blue Community shirts w/dress code bottoms

Honor Guard/Flag Folding Demonstration by DAR – 9:00 am in gym (w/other schools in attendance)

Fire Dept. visits – begin @ 9:30 am

Rosary 2:30 pm

Student Council mtg – 3:15 - 4:15 pm

Volleyball Practice 3:30 – 5:00 pm

School Advisory Council mtg 6:00 pm in cafeteria

Server Training 6:30 pm @ Church

Thur – Cheer Practice 3:30 – 4:15 pm

Fri - $1 Dress Down Day for Uganda

3/4 Field Trip to Ozark Caverns & Ha Ha Tonka

Sun - All School Mass – 8:00 am

DRESS CODE CHANGEOVER TIME PUSHED BACK: Per dress code guidelines from the OLOSS Handbook: “Full length pants must be worn October 1 – March 31. Girls may wear navy, black or khaki leggings under appropriate length skirts or jumpers. Mrs. Varner may choose to designate a “short pants” day(s), at her discretion.” DUE TO FORECASTED WARMER WEATHER, MRS. VARNER HAS EXTENDED THE OPTION TO WEAR SHORTS THROUGH FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3^RD. Long pants/leggings required beginning October 6^th.

MIDTERM PROGRESS REPORTS were available last week. If you have not already done so, please follow the directions that follow to access your child’s report.

3-8 Progress Reports are available online. To access Progress Reports on your family portal - sign in, then follow these steps:

On left, click “Student”

On left, directly under “Student Home” click “Grades”

In upper left screen click “Midterm Progress Report”

If you have more than one student, you can switch between them on the upper left. Please sign the slip enclosed in today’s folder, acknowledging that you reviewed the report. It is a good idea to log in weekly to check grades. This is also a good time to log in any service hours you have performed.

K-2 Progress Reports were in last week’s folder. Look over these and if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the classroom teacher.

OFFICERS NEEDED! If you would like to volunteer to be a Home & School officer or run for School Advisory Council, please contact school office staff or send a note back in this folder on Tuesday.

SERVER TRAINING is scheduled for Wed., Oct. 1 at 6:30 pm in the church. This training is for any new youth, 4^th grade and older, as well as a refresher for current servers. Parents, please encourage your children to become altar servers at Mass. This is a wonderful opportunity for them to grow in their faith, learn responsibility and actively participate in the life of our parish. We are desperately in need of more altar servers for weekend Masses. Please notify the parish or school office if your child would like to begin taking part in the meaningful ministry.

FANTASY NIGHT NEWS: Fantasy Night will be held on the THIRD Saturday of October – October 18^th. Tickets are available NOW from the office. We have just over 100 remaining for sale (of 300). Ticket price is $135. Work lists are in today’s folder. If you are unable to work the shift you are assigned, please find a replacement. If you know of any parish members who would be willing to help with Fantasy Night, please let school office staff know.

FANTASY NIGHT “EARLY BIRD” WINNERS were Devin & Olivia Lepper. This lucky couple chose to take another ticket. Congratulations Devin & Olivia!

MINISTRY FOR OCT. 5^TH ALL SCHOOL MASS:

Please fill out and return the enclosed form so that we can assign students to ministry positions for the Sunday 8:00 am Mass. All school families should plan to attend.

FUNDS RECEIVED: The school received $350 for the Pizza Kwik sales during our Open House event in August. Thanks to all who purchased those yummy pizzas!

SCHOOL PICTURES are scheduled for October 8^th. Preordering information is in today’s folder. You will not receive a paper order form – pictures must be ordered through the online portal. This will be a DRESS UP for school picture day, but jeans may be worn. We will begin at 7:00 am.

CONGRATULATIONS to our newly elected Student Council members: President – Henry D., Secretary – Nolan S. Reporter – Charlotte G., Treasurer – Vivan P & Class Reps: Anna B., Brody S., Magdaline B., Elsie S., Brooklin B., Maddie S., Jaelyn E., Kenzie B., Riley M., Hattie S., Jax K., & Liam L. We expect some great new ideas from this group of students.

WAY TO GO LADY COUGARS!. The games last weekend were exciting! We are happy to report that the girls won all three sets in their first game against Our Lady of Lourdes, Columbia, with set scores of 25-17, 25-23, 25-14. OLOS lost their second game (but just barely!), with set scores of 23-25, 20-25, 24-25. We are very proud of our Lady Cougars! A net profit of $325 was made between concession sales and gate entry. We had our Cheer Squad onsite for the games – and they were TERRIFIC! They added so much fun to the morning! Thank you for supporting our Lady Cougars! Good luck tomorrow at St. Joseph, Jefferson City!

WEEKLY DRESS DOWN PASS WINNER(S)! Congratulations to Colton for winning this week! Remember – return your folder (with paperwork complete) by Tuesday to be added to the weekly drawing.

SCHOOL OFFICE CONTACTS:

Rosie Beck (W,Th) rbeck@olosschool.org

Amber Schulte (MTF) amberschulte@olosschool.org

Lucinda Varner lvarner@olosschool.org

COMMUNICATION: As we transition office staffing, please include all three of the office staff in any email regarding school day schedules, early pick-ups, etc. Thank you for your cooperation!

SERVICE HOURS: As a condition of enrollment, 20 hours of service to OLOS School & Parish is required of parents of all school children. Most parents do many more than 20 hours of service, but the expectation is that you do at least 20 per household. Student service hours are not included in the 20; they have their own goals within the school and classroom. Parent service hours should be logged on your family portal. Once in your portal, on the left side choose “Family”, select the parent’s name at the top middle, click “add” in the righthand corner and log your hours. They will be verified periodically by the school office staff. For tracking purposes, it may be easier to log all service hours performed by either parent under the parent who normally checks the portal. If you are not able to fulfill this obligation by the end of the school year, you may pay the hours out @ $20/hour, for a total of $400. The Parish Picnic and Fantasy Night are great opportunities to log several hours of service.

REMEMBER - NO SCHOOL THIS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29^TH, DUE TO DIOCESAN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR STAFF.

Please return your folder on Tuesday!

Have a great early Fall weekend!

SCHOOL MOTTO: We are learning, serving and praying - every moment of every day. We are COUGARS!

C - Christ Centered

O – Optimistic

U – Understanding of Others

G – Generous

A – Achieving Academic Excellence

R – Respectful

S – Serving Others