Friday Newsletter 1-9-15

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Mon -

Tues –

Wed –

Thurs- All School Mass (3/4 Ministry)

        JV Girls BBall @ St. Martin – 6:00 pm

        (vs. St. Martin)

        JV Boys BBall @ St. Thomas  - 8:00 pm  (vs. St. Thomas)

Fri -   DARE begins – 12:00 noon

Sat - 4/6 Boys BBall @ St. Peter, JC – 12:00 noon (vs. St.Peter, JC)

        Shiloh 21 & Over Dance 7-11 pm in the school gymnasium

SNOW DAY MAKE-UP: Due to the recent snow day, school WILL be in session on Monday, January 19, 2015.

SCIENCE FAIR:  OLOS Science Fair will be held Thursday, Feb. 12^th. Students in grades 3-8 are required to do a project (experiment) at home for this, and it will be part of their science grade. Students in 6^th through 8^th grade are required to submit a paper with their project and are eligible to participate in the diocesan science fair and should make their project in one of the three categories of Life, Physical, or Earth science. We highly encourage all students to work individually; however, if two students work together they must be in the same grade. Students in younger grades may also enter a project in the fair if they so wish. Guideline information was sent from the classroom teacher. Boards available at a cost of $4 per board. See enclosed form for purchasing.  (Checks payable to OLOS.)

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION: The school recently received $215.60 for box top submissions. That’s pretty good for 10 cents at a time! Thanks to all who clip and send in and especially thanks to Gina Adrian, who heads up this program.

GAMES 12/18:  Income from Concessions & Gate - $147.70.

CLARIFICATION ON SNOW DAY CANCELLATIONS:  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.  Additionally, there may be times when we have to cancel school when Cole R-V does not because of parking lot conditions.  If you, or someone you know, would be willing to clear snow from the lots to help alleviate this problem, please contact Mrs. Werdehausen.

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.

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM: Still needed:  wind sock, concrete statuary, and a sundial. If you would like to donate, please send to the office.

SHILOH DANCE: Next Saturday, Jan. 17^th. 7-11 pm. Please find enclosed the work sign-up. Please pick your spot and return on Monday. Thanks to all who support our fundraisers!  PLEASE NOTE – THIS DANCE IS OPEN TO ONLY THOSE 21 AND OVER.

SNOW DAYS & LUNCHES:  If we call school due to inclement weather, please be advised that the menu may change without notice.

THANKS SO MUCH to the following families who donated the roaster and condiment bottles for lunch program use:

Matt and Melissa Koetting, Ashley and Samuel Kempker, Ashley and Loren Groose, Kim and Mike Evers, & Keith and Stacy Schrimpf families. All donations are very much appreciated!

GREAT HELP WITH SANTA STORE: Thanks so much to our happy helpers, so willingly wrapping and assisting in our Santa Store. We appreciate Dianne Brenneke, Carol Evers, Alvina Sestak, Brenda Schulte, & Wendy Whittle, along with all the people who donated those great gifts. We couldn’t do it without you!

ITALIAN FEAST:  Please keep trying to sell those tickets for our Italian Feast on Feb. 7^th. All money and unsold tickets need to be turned back into the school office no later than Jan. 26^th. Thanks for your support!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW CONTEST: Sunday, January 18, 2015, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon in the parish gymnasium. Boys & Girls ages 9-14. All youth in this age category are encouraged and very welcomed to come and try your luck at free throws!

MARCH FOR LIFE PILGRIMAGE (January 20-23, 2015) Eucharistic Procession, Tuesday, January 20 - You are invited to join the 2015 March for Life pilgrims and process from St Peter's Church to the Cathedral of St Joseph in a Eucharistic Procession for the Travelers’ Mass at Noon.  Gather at St Peter's at 10:45 a.m., Procession will begin at 11:00 am. There will be buses to shuttle you back to your car if you park at St. Peter’s.  Both the procession and Mass are open to everyone. 

A note from Mrs. Barnicle/Title 1 Instructor: My decision to retire was bittersweet. I will miss the children and the friendship of the great staff at school, but then again I now can go and come as I please and spend time with my now retired husband. Thank you for all the cards, gifts, well wishes and hugs at my retirement party. It brought tears and joy. I especially love the finger print with names rosary. It will be put in a place where I can see it every day….Mrs. Barnicle

A NOTE FROM HELIAS FOR 7/8^TH GRADERS: Lincoln University recognizes that our parochial students (who attend private high schools like Helias) are not qualified, due to their enrollment, to receive the A+ scholarship. Therefore, valuing our fine disciples, they have started an alternate scholarship for parochial students who meet criteria similar to A+ standards. Enclosed is a letter explaining this, which Lincoln has requested our area schools be made aware of.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

Shiloh 21 & over Dance – Sat., Jan. 17, 2015, 7-11 pm in the school gym, $25 per couple & $15 single, BYOB

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.