Friday Newsletter 11-7-14

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Mon – 

Tues – Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony @ 2:00 pm in the gym

Wed – Whole Community Catechesis & Carry in Dinner – 6:30 pm in the gym

Thurs- All School Mass (1/2 Ministry)

        7/8 Tour Helias

Fri -  

VETERANS DAY:  On Tuesday, OLOS school students will be observing Veterans Day with a ceremony in the gym at 2:00 pm. Please invite all family members and spouses to school - either vets or active military. We salute YOU!

HELIAS VISIT:  On Thursday, Nov. 13 the 7^th and 8^th graders will tour Helias and enjoy a lunch out at El Jimador. Please find, fill out, and return the enclosed permission form on MONDAY. The students will need money for lunch and a tip Thanks to our drivers, Christy Evers, Matt Haeffner, and Rosie Beck.

MUFFINS WITH MOM:  Thanks so much to all the moms who were able to share the early morning with their child on Thursday, while enjoying the muffins. We were so glad to have you with us! Special thanks to Jessica Parr, for providing the hot chocolate.

PICTURE RETAKES:  Picture retakes are scheduled for Thursday, November 20^th, after Mass. 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.

MANY THANKS to Amanda Burrows, who has volunteered to be the adult sponsor for Student Council this year. We appreciate you, Amanda!

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.

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. We would like to have everything for the care package to school by November 17^th. 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.

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!

COUGAR CHEER SQUAD:  It is time again to show our spirit for the OLOS basketball teams! I am calling all (girls or boys) who are interested in trying cheerleading. If you want to sign up, please contact the office by Monday, 11-17-14. As of now, there are not enough students signed up to have a cheer squad.

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!

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.

WHOLE COMMUNITY CATECHESIS: This Wednesday evening all are invited to come share dinner (with a carry in meal) and learn more about Reconciliation. No homework will be assigned so that your whole family may attend. This event will begin at 6:30 pm

WELCOME! Mrs. Werdehausen is pleased as punch this week because she is new grandma to baby Mackenzie Lynn, who weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz. and was 20 ½ long.

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

                   Thursday 6:00 – 8:00 pm

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

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