Friday Newsletter 11-14-14

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Mon –  Midquarter

        Student Council Elections

Tues –

Wed –

Thurs- All School Mass (5/6 Ministry)

        Picture Retakes & Sports Pictures – begins after Mass

        Bonus Dress Down Day

Fri -   Progress Reports Available

        November Dress Down Day

PICTURE RETAKES:  Picture retakes are scheduled for Thursday, November 20^th, after Mass. This will be a bonus dress down day. We will also be taking all team pictures and group pictures. Athletes – please remember to bring your shoes and anything you need to wear under or your uniform (volleyball & basketball). We have issued all basketball players their uniforms, but are holding them to be passed out until after picture day. Volleyball uniforms are being held in the office as well. Coaches are encouraged to have their picture taken with their team. Please call the office for more information.

ANDREW SCHULTE participated in the recent Speech Meet at St. Peter, Fulton. Andrew presented a serious speech, and received a red ribbon (1 point away from blue!!!). We congratulate Andrew for his fine efforts!

SEND IN YOUR ITEMS FOR ADRIAN RUSSELL!! Adrian Russell (alumnus) is currently stationed at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. We have adopted him as our pen pal this year. We are asking families to send in cards, uplifting notes and some of the following for a care package.. Ideas:  Hard candy, deck of cards, crossword puzzles, magazines, books, envelopes with stamps on them, stationary, filtered cup for water, mini flavored packets for water. We would like to have everything for the care package to school by THIS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17^TH.

STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS:  Students will be listening to the speeches of those running for Student Council

on Monday and then voting as well. Students who were interested in holding office were asked to write a speech this week. Good luck to all the candidates! Along with Amanda Burrows, Mrs. Haeffner will be an adult sponsor for this group.

OLOSS CHRISTMAS MUSICAL:  All are invited to the annual Christmas program put on by our students on Sunday, Dec. 7^th, after the 10:00 am Mass.  Parts with costumes will be assigned this week, and nothing (as far as costumes) from home should be required. All those not in costume will please wear their Sunday best – PLEASE NO JEANS!!! We will be asking parents to provide refreshments (finger food), and will provide a list with details the very near future. Thank you for your support!

SPIRIT WEEK:  At the end of November, OLOS students are encouraged to participate in spirit week, just before the basketball games get started for the season. On Monday, Nov. 24^th we will have “Sock it to Em” day – students wear crazy/funky socks, Tuesday, the 25^th will be “Show School Spirit by wearing blue & gold”. Wednesday the 26^th – each classroom will decide their theme. So much fun! Then we break for Thanksgiving!

SANTA STORE: The Santa Store is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 18^th, during special classes. This is a special opportunity for our school children to shop for family members and they REALLY enjoy it. We are in need of donations of any kind, but most especially “dad” gifts, and brother/sister gifts. You can send those items in at any time. Also, we will need some helper elves to wrap gifts and help the students with shopping. Brittany Massman, Debbie Schulte & Wendy Whittle have volunteered to help out. If you are able to be here that day, please contact someone in the office.

COUGAR CHEER SQUAD:  Due to lack of interest, we will not have a cheer squad this year.

NEEDED:  2 x 6’s, the longer the better, for playground

FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION: As part of our Christian service, OLOSS Student Council is sponsoring a food collection for Christmas. Please send in all items by Dec. 12^th. Most needed are such items as: Tuna Helper, Hamburger Helper, Chicken Helper, Peanut butter, Chili Beans, Tuna, Mac & Cheese, Yams, Canned Pumpkin, Stuffing Mix, Canned milk, Corn, Peas, etc. These will be donated to the Eugene food pantry.

SCIENCE FAIR:  This is the year for Science Fair projects (every other year). Be thinking about topics with your child. All students in grades 3^rd through 8^th are required to do a project as part of their science grade. Younger students are encouraged to participate as well. Guidelines will be sent home in the very near future.

SNOW DAYS:  We are following Eugene snow day cancellation this year. But, OLOS School families will still get parent alerts and cancellations will still be posted on the three local TV stations – Channels 8, 13 & 17.

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM: Mrs. Haeffner is heading up efforts to make an outdoor classroom. Items needed for this classroom are: BIG outdoor thermometer, wind sock, weather vane, concrete statuary, rain gauge, and a sundial. If you would like to donate, please send to the office. Thanks for your support!

OLOS Penance Service – Wednesday, December 10^th at 7:00 pm

BASKETBALL PRACTICE TIMES:

4-6 BOYS –      Mondays 3:00 – 5:30 pm

7/8 BOYS -      Wednesdays 3:00 – 5:30 pm

                    Sundays 6:00 – 8:00 pm

6/7/8 GIRLS –   Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00 pm

                   Thursdays 6:00 – 8:00 pm

An Invitation from the Diocesan Office: Following up on the success of last year’s event, a multicultural celebration will take place at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City on November 23, the Feast of Christ the King.   Bishop John R. Gaydos will preside at a Mass at 2 p.m. that will feature representatives of the variety of cultures present in the diocese. Priests of the diocese, including many international priests who are serving here, will concelebrate.  Choirs representing various Hispanic, Hawaiian, African and Anglo liturgical traditions in parishes throughout the diocese will lead and accompany the singing.  Readings and General Intercessions will be proclaimed in eight different languages.  People in traditional ethnic dress will serve in several key liturgical roles.  A Multicultural Experience: After the Mass, a pot-luck banquet featuring food and entertainment from all over the world will be held in the Cathedral Undercroft.  All who attend are asked to bring a covered dish, reflecting their culinary heritage, to share with 12 to 15 people. Last year’s diocesan multicultural celebration was the first time Catholics from so many ethnic, geographical, linguistic and cultural backgrounds in this area came together for one celebration.  It “reflected both our cultural history and our future as a diocese,” Bishop Gaydos recently wrote to priests of the diocese.  The energy and emotion of last year’s Mass was a natural prelude to the banquet and celebration of culture that followed.  “We had time to meet one another, share one another’s company with a meal of traditional foods, and enjoy a variety of cultural dances and songs,” Bishop Gaydos recalled. Entertainment from Around the World: This year’s reception promises to embody an even broader representation of the local Church in all of its glorious diversity. African and Latin American dance groups from Westminster College are slated to perform, as are a Mexican dance couple from Sedalia, a Hawaiian dance group from Columbia, a Filipino dance group from in and around Boonville, and a couple from Hermann specializing in German folk dance. For the Whole Church: Families from all over the diocese are encouraged to attend the Christ the King Mass and celebration to help make it a truly universal celebration of cultural diversity and unity in faith.  People representing the various English-speaking traditions in the diocese are particularly encouraged to take part.  Children are welcome and are likely to be amazed by what they see, hear and taste at the event.  “This celebration is for everyone, for the whole Church,” emphasized Enrique Castro, diocesan director of Hispanic and Cross-cultural ministries, a member of the steering committee for the event. The celebration will end at around 6:30 p.m.  “It will be an opportunity to acknowledge and give thanks for the diversity of gifts and unity of faith that strengthens our Church,” organizers stated.  More information can be found online at www.diojeffcity.org.

 MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

OLOS School Christmas Musical – Sunday, Dec. 7^th after  10:00 am Mass

First Reconciliation – Feb. 15, 2015, after

10:00 am Mass

First Eucharist – May 3, 2015 – 10:00 am Mass

OLOSS 8^th grade Graduation – May 9, 2015,

5:00  pm Mass

OLOS Preschool Graduation – May 10, 2015 – 10:00 am Mass

OLOSS Annual Golf Tournament – May 16 – begins @ 7:30

Please return your folder on Monday.

Have a FANTASTIC weekend!

Good luck to all deer hunters this weekend!

BE SAFE!!!