Thursday, December 5, 2013

Friday Newsletter 12-6-13

THE WEEK AHEAD:
Sat - 4/5 Girls BBall @ St. Martin
        10:00  am
Mon – Home & School Potluck & Mtg – 6:30 pm in cafeteria
        Fundraising Mtg – following H & S mtg
        Gifts for the Christ Child begins
Tues –        
Wed – JV Boys BBall @ St. Peter, Fulton –  7:00 pm
        Parish Reconciliation Service – 7:00 pm
Thurs –5/6 Boys BBall @ HOME – 6:00 pm
        JV Girls BBall @ HOME – 7:00 pm
        COME CHEER!!!
Fri -  

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!

MEETING RESCHEDULED: Due to a scheduling conflict:  the Fundraising Meeting has been moved to December 9th, immediately following the Home and School Pot Luck Meeting,  

THIS WEEK!! 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.

BOOKFAIR & BREAKFAST:  Due to scheduling conflicts, the book fair breakfast originally scheduled for Feb 23rd has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 2, 2013.

UPCOMING EVENT SPONSORED BY THE STUDENT COUNCIL:  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.

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 fill out form in today’s folder.

WE GET TO DRESS DOWN ALL WEEK??? On each day of the week of December 16th through 20th, students will be able to dress down if they follow the daily theme. On Monday, Dec. 16th, students are invited to wear their Christmas socks (or any red or green socks) with their jeans rolled up. On Tuesday & Wednesday, Dec. 17th & 18th, the students are invited to dress down in red and/or green shirts. On Thursday, Dec. 19th, students may dress down for $1 in support of the Samaritan Center (who will be sending out a special guest for the students on Friday morning – Shhhh!), and on Friday, Dec. 20th the Student Council has invited students to dress down like a Christmas character, with prizes for best dressed. Please remember, students may only dress down if they are participating in the themed day.

PARENTS OF ATHLETES: Please find enclosed the basketball work list for the season. Please keep this for your future reference.

ROOM PARENTS: It’s almost time for another party! Christmas parties will be held on the afternoon of December 20th, beginning at 1:30 pm. As always, we count on our fantastic room parents to arrange for refreshments and games for the students. Please find enclosed a list of classroom parents. Feel free to contact any classroom parent to provide refreshments.

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!

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

CONGRATS to the JV Girls basketball team, winning their first PALS league game against St. Peter, JC, with a score of 27-15. You’re off to a great start girls. Keep up the Cougar Spirit!!!

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. If school is called off early due to inclement weather there will be no extended care services.


MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
H & S Potluck Meal/Meeting – Monday, Dec. 9 @ 6:30
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 happy weekend everyone!




What’s that???

SHILOH COUNTRY BAND
Is coming to Mary’s Home

Saturday January 18, 2014
Old Gym Hall
Doors open at 6:00 dance starts at 7:30 – 11:30
$25.00 per couple
$15 for individuals
BYOB
Pay at the door
Must be 21 to enter
Open to the public

Sponsored by Our Lady of the Snows Fundraising Committee