Monday, November 25, 2013

Friday Newsletter 11- 22-13


THE WEEK AHEAD:
Mon
Tues – JV Girls BBall @ High Point – 6:30
        JV Boys BBall @ High Point – 7:30
Wed – SCHOOL DISMISSES @ 12:00
NOON – Lunch is served
Dress Down like a 
Pilgrim/Turkey/Native American Day
Thurs –NO SCHOOL–THANKSGIVING DAY
Fri -   NO SCHOOL-THANKSGIVING
BREAK

PROGRESS REPORTS are in today’s folder for grades K-2nd. Progress may be checked online for 3-8 graders @ www.optionc.com, school code 8085, with your personal log-in & password. Please sign and return the enclosed report or sign-off slip which acknowledges that you checked your child’s grades online. Teachers will follow up with those not returning. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the classroom teacher.

FOOD DRIVE:  The Student Council sponsored the Food Drive this week and the officers took a little time on Friday morning to deliver the donated items to the Eldon Food Bank. Thanks to everyone who supported this food drive! Your generosity helps to make everyone’s Thanksgiving a celebration.

WELCOME: OLOS School has a newly hired music teacher. Please welcome Laura Forbis to our staff. Laura has helped in music programs throughout our diocese and lives in Jefferson City. We are excited to have her in the OLOS School family.

PROFIT ON COOKIE DOUGH: $4741.50 Thanks again to everyone who helped with this fundraiser!
CHRISTMAS GIFTING:  This year students will exchange a $5 gift within classroom. More info. will be provided by the classroom teacher.

GIFTS FOR THE CHRIST CHILD: From December 9th through the 13th, as a Christian service project sponsored by the Student Council, OLOS School families will be asked to donate a gift to the Crisis Pregnancy Center. Items needed include but are not limited to: diapers, wipes, bibs, clothing, formula, etc. Students will be able to place their gifts at the Nativity scene in school, near the feet of Baby Jesus.

UPCOMING EVENTS SPONSORED BY THE STUDENT COUNCIL: On Wednesday, November 27th, the students are invited to celebrate Thanksgiving by dressing “down” as a Native American, Pilgrim or turkey. On Friday, December 20th, the students are invited to celebrate Christmas by dressing “down” as an angel, wise man, shepherd, Mary, Joseph, elf, Santa or other Christmas character. Students may only dress down if they participate. Prizes will be given for best dressed in each class.

POTLUCK MEAL/MEETING: On Monday, Dec. 9th OLOS H & S will host a potluck meal and meeting, beginning at 6:30. Everyone is asked to bring a dish. Bonus dress down passes will be issued to all students who have parents attending this meal/meeting. Hope to see everyone there!

SANTA STORE: On Thursday, Dec. 19th the students will get to shop at the Santa Store. If you have any items (new or gently used) that you would like to donate & that would make good gifts, please send them in anytime. Also, if you would be able to help with the shopping and wrapping on the 19th, please contact Julie Kempker or school office staff. Thanks for your help!
OLOS SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM will be held on Friday, December 6th at 6:30 pm.  A full dress rehearsal is scheduled for the morning of the 6th at 8:30 or after Mass. We are asking each family to bring in 2-3 dozen homemade cookies on December 5th or 6th to serve as refreshments after the program. The program should last approximately one hour.

GOLF TOURNAMENT: We are looking for people to volunteer for the golf tournament committee. Two of the main organizers (Mark Adrian & Rex Buechter) will be leaving this committee in the very near future so we want to get more in before we lose all of their wisdom and insight. This is a MAJOR FUNDRAISER FOR OUR SCHOOL – somewhere in the profit range of $5000. Our thanks to Donnie Lepper, Matt Haeffner, & Steve Cebuhar, who have agreed to serve on the committee.  More help is needed and appreciated.

ITALIAN NIGHT THEMES: Our Italian Feast, a major school fundraiser, is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014. Each class picks a theme for a basket to sell on the Silent Auction, and each family is asked to donate an item of at least $5 value for the class basket. If you would rather, you can choose to send $5 to the classroom teacher, and he/she can then purchase needed items for the basket. You may send in your item or $5 at any time but please send to school by January 10th. Themes this year are as follows:
PK:  Duck Dynasty
K/1: Game Night
2: Picnic
3: Movie night
4/5 Survival Bag
6/7: Arts & Crafts for the Kids
8: Mizzou

BEEF STICKS:  Mrs. Groose is selling beef sticks once again. The students are welcome to buy them at lunchtime. They are $1 each. If you would like some sent home, just send a note and a check. Thank you!

THANKS to everyone who helped with Rada & That’s My Pan. The profit was approximately $225 on Pans and $360 on Rada. I placed the order last week. It only takes a few weeks to come in. I will let everyone know when they can pick up their items.  …Mrs. Groose


CHEER COACH: We are in need of someone to coach cheerleaders during the girls’ home games. Please contact Mrs. Haeffner if you are interested.

OLOS AUTO CLINGS & BASKETBALL CLINGS – (customizable with your child’s name & number). Contact office staff is you are interested in ordering.

BASKETBALL PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
4/5/6 Girls – Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00 pm
7/8 Girls – Mondays 6:00 – 8:00 pm
5/6 Boys – Thursdays 3:00 – 5:30 pm
7/8 Boys – Wednesdays 3:00 – 5:30 pm

SCHOOL CANCELLATIONS: In the case of cancellation due to inclement weather (or any other emergency) you will be contacted via email, phone, and/or texts, (depending on your personal preferences) through Option C. You will also find cancellation information on TV stations – Channel 8, Channel 13, & Channel 17 – and radio stations – KLIK, KJMO, KWOS, KPLA, KOQL, KATI, KCLR.

There will not be a Friday folder sent home next week. We wish everyone a blessed and safe
THANKSGIVING! Remember to count your blessings and celebrate the day with your thanks and prayers!


MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
OLOS Christmas Program – Friday, Dec. 6 @ 6:30 pm, dress rehearsal – 8:30 am or after Mass
H & S Potluck Meal/Meeting – Monday, Dec. 9 @ 6:30 pm
Santa Store – Thursday, December 19th
OLOS Christmas Parties – Friday, Dec. 20 @ 1:30 pm
Reading Counts Field Trip – Tan-Tar-A Waterpark, Thursday, May 8th
OLOS 8th grade Graduation: Saturday, May 10th, 5:00 pm Mass with reception at the School gym.


Remember to return your folder
on MONDAY.
Have a wonderful, happy

weekend everyone!

Wednesday, November 20, 2013


Friday Newsletter 11-15-13



THE WEEK AHEAD:
Sun – OLOSS Breakfast – serving from
7:45 – 11:30 am
Mon Food Drive begins
Tues –        
Wed
Thurs –All School Mass (6/7 Ministry)
        Parent/Student Thanksgiving Meal –
        10:45 – 12:00
        School Advisory Board mtg – 6:30 pm
Fri -   Progress Reports available
        Picture Retakes – 9:00 am
        School Spirit Day
        Food Drive ends


FANTASTIC BREAKFAST! The Fundraising Committee is sponsoring a breakfast this Sunday, November 17th to raise money for the Reading Counts trip. Tickets were sent home a couple weeks ago for pre-sales. Tickets will also be available at the door. Remember, your child will receive a bonus dress down pass if you sell tickets or help with the breakfast!

PICTURE RETAKES: Picture retakes will be on Friday, Dec. 20th for those who missed the original date or those not happy with their packet. If you are returning a packet, it must be INTACT – all pictures enclosed and not cut. Please return intact packets to office before Friday if you want a retake.

SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY REMINDER:  You may only dress down if you wear the official school spirit shirt on these designated days. All length requirements are still in force. Spirit Day is Friday, Nov. 20th.

FOOD DRIVE:  The Student Council is sponsoring a food drive, beginning this Monday, Nov. 18th and continuing through Friday, November 22nd. The donations will be passed on to the Eldon Food Pantry. Items may be canned, boxed, or packaged. Each student will receive a bonus dress down pass if he/she brings in FIVE items (Preschoolers will receive a candy bar). Our goal is 300 items.

CHRISTMAS GIFTING:  This year students will exchange a $5 gift within their classroom. More information will be coming home from the classroom teachers soon.

GIFTS FOR THE CHRIST CHILD: From December 9th through the 13th, as a Christian service project sponsored by the Student Council, OLOS School families will be asked to donate a gift to the Crisis Pregnancy Center. Items needed include but are not limited to: diapers, wipes, bibs, clothing, formula, etc. Students will be able to place their gifts at the Nativity scene in school, near the feet of Baby Jesus.

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS SPONSORED BY THE STUDENT COUNCIL: On Wednesday, November 27th, the students are invited to celebrate Thanksgiving by dressing “down” as a Native American, Pilgrim or turkey. On Friday, December 20th, the students are invited to celebrate Christmas by dressing “down” as an angel, wise man, shepherd, Mary, Joseph, elf, Santa or other Christmas character. Students may only dress down if they participate. Prizes will be given for best dressed in each class.

POTLUCK MEAL/MEETING: On Monday, Dec. 9th OLOS H & S will host a potluck meal and meeting, beginning at 6:30. Everyone is asked to bring a dish.

SANTA STORE: On Thursday, Dec. 19th the students will get to shop at the Santa Store. If you have any items (new or gently used) that you would like to donate & that would make good gifts, please send them in anytime. Thanks for your help!

BASKETBALL PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
4/5/6 Girls – Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00 pm
7/8 Girls – Mondays 6:00 – 8:00 pm
5/6 Boys – Thursdays 3:00 – 5:30 pm
7/8 Boys – Wednesdays 3:00 – 5:30 pm

GOLF TOURNAMENT: We are looking for people to volunteer for the golf tournament committee. Two of the main organizers (Mark Adrian & Rex Buechter) will be leaving this committee in the very near future so we want to get more in before we lose all of their wisdom and insight. This is a MAJOR FUNDRAISER FOR OUR SCHOOL – somewhere in the profit range of $5000. In the past few years, membership on this committee has continually declined. Do we want to lose this fundraiser due to lack of interest? Our school is driven by these fundraisers with all of our children benefiting. We need to see some new faces. OLOS School is OUR SCHOOL and we need ALL FAMILIES TO PARTICPATE.

ITALIAN NIGHT THEMES: Our Italian Feast, a major school fundraiser, is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014. Each class picks a theme for a basket to sell on the Silent Auction, and each family is asked to donate an item of at least $5 value for the class basket. If you would rather, you can choose to send $5 to the classroom teacher, and he/she can then purchase needed items for the basket. You may send in your item or $5 at any time. Holiday sales sometimes offer good deals. Themes this year are as follows:
PK:  Duck Dynasty
K/1: Game Night
2: Picnic
3: Movie night
4/5 Survival Bag
6/7: Arts & Crafts for the Kids
8: Mizzou

CHEER COACH: We are in need of someone to coach cheerleaders during the girls’ home games. Please contact Mrs. Haeffner if you are interested.

LUNCH UPDATE enclosed in today’s folder. Please read carefully.
JUST IN TIME TO START YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING!  We will be having a Paparazzi Jewelry fundraiser in conjunction with our breakfast this Sunday.  This is a costume jewelry company. Each piece is only $7.00 and the school receives $2.00 profit from each piece sold. It is Cash and Carry so you can take even your purchase home the same day.  Tell all your friends! 

UPDATE ON SAVANNA (written by Stacy Schrimpf: Just wanted to let you all know that I went to St. Louis to visit Savanna Weston (the 15 yr old girl you did and are doing the dress down for $1.00 days) on Monday.  She looks great.  She is counting down the days until she gets to go home. She has had to stay in isolation for 100 days after her bone marrow transplant. She has a big poster board hanging on the wall with they days counted down.  Day 100 will be on Thanksgiving Day. Unfortunately, the clinic is closed on Thanksgiving Day so she will have to wait until day 101 to get her blood drawn and then wait for the all clear to go home.  Please continue to pray for the Weston Family and especially Savanna. She is so ready to go home.  She told me she misses her dog a lot.   She is doing school work via a computer and doing quite well studying on her own.  She won't be allowed back to school for one year after her transplant which means next August.   She said to make sure and tell you all thank you again for the Prayers and the support, she is truly amazed at our little school with its BIG hearts!   

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
School Fundraising Breakfast:  Sunday, Nov.
17, serving from 7:45 – 11:30 am
Student/Parent School Thanksgiving Meal: Thursday, Nov. 21st
H & S Potluck Meal/Meeting – Monday, Dec. 9 @ 6:30 pm
OLOS Christmas Program – Friday, Dec. 6 @ 6:30 pm, dress rehearsal – 8:30 am or after Mass
Santa Store – Thursday, December 19th
OLOS Christmas Parties – Friday, Dec. 20 @ 1:30 pm
Reading Counts Field Trip – Tan-Tar-A Waterpark, Thursday, May 8th
OLOS 8th grade Graduation: Saturday, May 10th, 5:00 pm Mass with reception at the School gym.


Friday, November 8, 2013


Friday Newsletter 11-8-13 


THE WEEK AHEAD:
Sun - Open Gym for Girls Basketball 4-8th
grades, 6 – 8 pm
Mon – Veterans Day Ceremony – 7:45 flagpole - dress in red/white/blue or camo, jeans may be worn
        RADA/That’s My Pan $$ Due
        Cookie Dough $$ Due
        4/5 Field Trip to Fantasy World Caverns
Tues –        
Wed
ThursAll School Mass (8th Ministry)
Fri –   Midquarter
        Student Council Dress Down for $1
for Savanna Day

FUNDRAISING MONEY DUE:  All COOKIE DOUGH and RADA/THAT’S MY PAN money is due this Monday, November 11th. Thanks so much to those who helped sort & fill orders on Tuesday. We thank Patsy Bond, Laura Schulte, Ashley Burnett, Marie Massman, Pam Groose & Betty Reinkemeyer for their hard work. Thanks to ALL who help make our fundraisers such a success!

VETERANS DAY - MONDAY: OLOS School will be hosting a short ceremony at the flagpole @ 7:45 am & a reception following for all vets and their spouses & the school children. Please pass the word to friends & relatives. We are pleased to honor our veterans on this very special day! . Students may dress down in red/white/blue or camo for the day. Jeans may be worn.

THANKSGIVING MEAL: On Thursday, Nov. 21st we will have our school’s Thanksgiving meal with parents. This will be from 10:45 to 12:00. Students may have no more than TWO GUESTS PER FAMILY (is for parents, but grandparents or others may sub in). Reservation/payment forms are available in today’s folder.

AUTO CLINGS – NEW THIS WEEK – BASKETBALL CLINGS – customizable with your child’s name & number. See flyer enclosed.

OPEN GYM for girls basketball, grades 4-8th, Sunday, Nov. 10th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

SCHOOL MALL (Magazine fundraiser) OLOS received $231.12 in the School Mall booklet program. We appreciate all who filled those address booklets out at the beginning of the year!

SCRUMPTIOUS BREAKFAST! The Fundraising Committee will be sponsoring a breakfast on Sunday, November 17th to raise money for the Reading Counts trip. Tickets were sent home a couple weeks ago for pre-sales. Tickets will also be available at the door. Remember, your child will receive a bonus dress down pass if you sell tickets or help with the breakfast! Worker sign up is in today’s folder.

CHRISTMAS GIFTING:  This year students will exchange a $5 gift within their classroom. More information will be coming home from the classroom teachers soon.

BASKETBALL PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
4/5/6 Girls – Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00 pm
7/8 Girls – Mondays 6:00 – 8:00 pm
5/6 Boys – Thursdays 3:00 – 5:30 pm
7/8 Boys – Wednesdays 3:00 – 5:30 pm

CHEER COACH: We thank Mrs. Haeffner for volunteering to coach our cheer group for boys’ home games this year! We are in need of someone to coach cheerleaders during the girls’ home games. Please contact Mrs. Haeffner if you are interested.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
School Fundraising Breakfast:  Sunday, Nov.
17, serving from 7:45 – 11:30 am
Student/Parent School Thanksgiving Meal: Thursday, Nov. 21st
OLOS Christmas Program – Friday, Dec. 6 @ 6:30 pm
Reading Counts Field Trip – Tan-Tar-A Waterpark, Thursday, May 8th
OLOS 8th grade Graduation: Saturday, May 10th, 5:00 pm Mass with reception at the School gym.
  
DEADLINE FOR FRIDAY NOTES:
Thursdays, 9:00 am. All non-school related flyers need to be copied ahead of time on paper (the school cannot afford to supply paper for outside events). Upon approval by the principal, the information will then be placed in the Friday folder as a courtesy. It is not appropriate for the school to send out extraneous information that can be handled other ways. Also, if you have items for the Friday notes, please write these items up, send them in, or email them to rosie@radiowire.net
(call to let me know you have emailed please). I don’t mind doing a little editing and rewording, but the bulk of the item should be outlined with details.

PRESCHOOL PARENTS:  Unless authorized through Marie, no switching of days is allowed for part-time preschoolers. The only exceptions would be for classroom parties and field trips.
  
EXTENDED CARE SERVICES: In the event of inclement weather, or early dismissal due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be NO EXTENDED CARE SERVICES available. All students should be picked up at the dismissal time which would be announced with the dismissal notification. On regularly scheduled half days off (listed on school calendar), extended care is available from 12:00 – 5:30 pm.


Remember to return your folder
on MONDAY.





Friday, November 1, 2013






Friday Newsletter 11-1-13

THE WEEK AHEAD:
Mon – NO SCHOOL – Teacher Meetings
Tues – Cookie Dough Delivered – Pick-up
        from 3:00 – 5:30 pm
Wed – Fundraising Mtg – 6:30 pm
Thurs –All School Mass (2/3 Ministry)
Fri –   November Dress Down Day
        Student Council Mtg – 3:00–4:00


THANK YOU TO ALL THE GREAT ROOM PARENTS!! You did a fantastic job on the classroom parties & we appreciate it! Thanks also to those businesses who sponsored our Halloween Walk – The Corner Market, Senior Villa, Credit Union & M. H. Bank. Please thank them and support them with your business.  

COOKIE DOUGH: Cookie Dough & Sweet Rolls will be delivered on Tuesday, Nov. 5th. Pick-up is from 3:00 to 5:30 pm. ALL DOUGH MUST BE PICKED UP THAT AFTERNOON – WE DO NOT HAVE FREEZER SPACE TO KEEP ANY AT SCHOOL. All money is due on Monday, November 11th. Congratulations to our cash prize winners: 1st Place ($50) – Gabby Morff,2nd Place ($30) – Zachary & Mikayla Eickhoff, 3rd Place ($10 each/tie) – Noah & Hannah Evers & Sara Stansbury. Thank you so much to all who sold and purchased!

VETERANS DAY: OLOS School will be hosting a short ceremony at the flagpole @ 7:45 am & a reception following for all vets and their spouses & the school children. Please pass the word to friends & relatives. We are pleased to honor our veterans on this very special day!

RADA & THAT’’S MY PAN fundraising packets are in today’s folder. Please have all orders in by Monday, Nov. 11th. This will ensure that orders are received for Christmas gifting. Thanks for your fundraising efforts!

VOLLEYBALL UNIFORMS – Please turn in your uniforms (in a bag with name).

THANKSGIVING MEAL: On Thursday, Nov. 21st we will have our school’s Thanksgiving meal with parents. This will be from 11:00 to 12:00. Students may have no more than TWO GUESTS PER FAMILY (is for parents, but grandparents or others may sub in). Reservation/payment forms will be available in the very near future through the Friday folder.

TARGET:  We received $55 from the Give With Target campaign. This nationwide campaign allowed anyone in the U. S to vote for their favorite school on Facebook. Thanks to those who voted for our school to make this donation available to us.

CHEER COACH NEEDED – Please call the office with your offer to help.

STUPENDOUS BREAKFAST! The Fundraising Committee will be sponsoring a breakfast on Sunday, November 17th to raise money for the Reading Counts trip. Tickets were sent home last week for pre-sales. Tickets will also be available at the door. Remember, your child will receive a bonus dress down pass if you sell tickets or help with the breakfast! Thank you for your fundraising efforts!

READING COUNTS: Remember – once your child earns the 75 point Reading Counts T-shirt, he/she may wear it at any time in lieu of their regular dress code collared shirt.
BASKETBALL PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
4/5/6 Girls – Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00 pm
7/8 Girls – Mondays 6:00 – 8:00 pm
5/6 Boys – Thursdays 3:00 – 5:30 pm
7/8 Boys – Wednesdays 3:00 – 5:30 pm
If your child is practicing after school, please send a note giving your child permission to stay for all practices. A fill-in form is enclosed in today’s folder for your convenience.

STUDENT COUNCIL:  There will be a meeting on Friday, Nov. 8th. The meeting for the following Monday (Nov. 11) is canceled. Parents – please make sure to send a note giving your child permission to stay for the meeting. Thanks so much to all who bought and sold suckers and candy corn guesses. It was a great success!

MEDICATION AT SCHOOL: We do not have a “stock supply” of medications for students. You may choose to send in a pain reliever or other types of medicine for your child. Make sure to clearly mark the container(s), and send a note giving staff permission to dispense the medication, with explicit dosage instructions. Sometimes having medicine available here for your child can mean not having to come after him/her or making a special trip to bring
medications.
   
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
School Fundraising Breakfast:  Sunday, Nov.
17, serving from 7:45 – 11:30 am
Student/Parent School Thanksgiving Meal: Thursday, Nov. 21st
OLOS Christmas Program – Friday, Dec. 6 @ 6:30 pm
Reading Counts Field Trip – Tan-Tar-A Waterpark, Thursday, May 8th
OLOS 8th grade Graduation: Saturday, May 10th, 5:00 pm Mass with reception at the School gym.

  
SAVE, SAVE, SAVE.
-Save any used print cartridges, laser or jet, fax cartridges, etc, and send them in to school or leave in the church vestibule in the box so marked.
-Save those “Box Tops” found on many, many groceries & other misc. items – worth 10 cents each.
-Save Best Choice UPC’s (not the label).
-We receive premiums from Target if you choose OLOS School as the designated school on your Target RED credit card. Parents, teachers, and other school supporters use their REDcard credit card or Target check card, and Target will donate 1% of their purchases back to the designated school. To participate, all you need is a REDcard to enroll. Enroll at Target.com/tcoe or 1.800.316.6142.
-We participate in the Schnuck’s “Education is Everything” campaign. Visit www.schnucks.com and click on the eScrip Community Card link for program information. You will receive a card and you can present it every time you shop. A percentage of the purchase will be contributed back to OLOS School.
THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO FOR OLOS SCHOOL- EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS!


Remember to return your folder
on TUESDAY.
Enjoy the THREE DAY weekend everyone!