Friday Newsletter 2-27-15

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Mon –  Dr. Seuss’s Bday (Green Eggs & Ham)

Tues –  

Wed – Student Council mtg – 3:00 – 4:15 pm

        Fundraising mtg – 6:30 pm (Mrs. Groose’s room)

Thurs- All School Mass (5/6 Ministry)

Fri -   School Dismisses @ 12:00 Noon

        Lunch is served

        March Dress Down Day

ENROLLMENT FORMS: If you have not returned your 2015-16, there is another enclosed in today’s folder. We need to know of your intention to enroll for the next school year for classroom considerations and the ordering of books. Please return on Monday. If the parent delays enrollment, additional book shipping fees may apply.

LUNCH ON MONDAY is green eggs & ham in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday. If, by chance, we are cancelled on Monday, due to incoming weather, we will enjoy green eggs and ham on our first day back next week.

FUNDRAISING MEETING:  This Wednesday, March 4^th at 6:30 pm in Mrs. Groose classroom. All are welcome – we would love to see some new faces!

BREAKFAST CANCELLED:  Due to cinnamon roll sales by the NCYC group, the school will not have a fundraising breakfast on March 29^th. Please support the NCYC instead by purchasing their sweet rolls!

ST PATRICK’S DAY SOUP:  The ladies had their tea, so now we invite the gentlemen of the parish into the school! On St. Patrick’s Day, March 17^th, all gentlemen of the parish and community are invited to join us at 12:00 noon for soup and fellowship. Spread the word! We are looking forward to it!

BASKETBALL PLAYERS:  Please return uniforms, marked with your child’s name.

HOODIE ALERT! Have you noticed that your child has come home without his or her hoodie? That could be due to the fact that it is in our lost & found – which now has a total of 16 school hoodies accumulated on the rack in the cafeteria, not to mention other nice jackets as well. To claim, visit the rack. Parents – might be a good idea to take a minute to put your child’s name on the tags of all coats & jackets.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS:  Students will be attending Stations each Friday at 2:15. If you or grandparents are attending stations, and you would like to take your child after the service, please send a note to school. This will enable the student to bring his/her backpack with them to church.

FRESHMAN ORIENTATION:  Freshman Orientation at Cole

 R-5 High School is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22^nd, at 6:00 pm in the PAC (Performing Arts Center) and the High School gym. All incoming Freshmen and their parents need to attend this meeting.

SNOW MAKE-UP DAY; DUE TO THE RECENT SNOW DAY, SCHOOL WILL BE IN SESSION ON HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 2 – BUT WE WILL BE DISMISSING AT 12:00 NOON.

READING COUNTS NEWS: On Friday, May 8, 2015, the students earning 200 Reading Counts points will be enjoying a trip to Tan-Tar-A’s Timber Falls Water Park. We are departing at 8:00 am, enjoying the water park from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and returning back to school by 2:00 pm. Sack lunches, provided by the kitchen, will be enjoyed inside the park. A small portion of the $17 admission fee will be expected from the parent. The deadline for R. C. points is Thursday, April 23^rd .More information will follow.

EMERGENCY DRILLS:  During the months of February and March, OLOS School will be practicing scheduled and unscheduled emergency drills – including tornado, intruder, earthquake, and bomb threat. Your younger children may have concerns or questions, so you may take the time to discuss this with them.

ITALIAN FEAST RESULTS:  To the right you will find the breakdown of the Italian Feast event. What a wonderful fundraiser – with profits of close to $7000!

SPELLING BEE PRACTICES. Practices will run from March 10 through April 14^th, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Dates are on the calendar you are receiving today. The Spelling Bee is April 21^st.

8^TH GRADE GRADUATION: Traditionally, the 7^th grade class and parents have hosted the 8^th grade graduation reception.  Thanks to Rhonda Groose, who has volunteered to head this up. With only five students in 7^th grade, it looks like all the parents will be involved!  Also, if any parent or student would like to organize the slide show for the reception, it would be much appreciated. Please contact the office with your offer to help. Thank you!

8^th GRADE GRADUATION DRESS CODE: Boys – dress pants, collared shirt, dress shoes, tie is optional; Girls – dresses, no more than 2 inches above the knee, no spaghetti straps showing (may wear shawl to cover). Students will be wearing cap/gown for graduation and awards ceremony.

PRESCHOOL NEEDS: The preschool classroom is in need of treasure box items and old cell phones and cameras. The little ones love to pretend with the phones and cameras and we are seeing the bottom of the treasure box!

BOX TOPS & BEST CHOICE: Please send in all Box Tops tabs and Best Choice UPC’s that you have collected lately. Gina will be submitting them on March 1^st, so please send them in this week. Thank you for your help!

ENTER THE PLAYGROUND SWEEPSTAKES:

 All school families are encouraged to go online to http://www.togethercounts.com/at-school/win-for-your-school/sweepstakes to enter our school for a chance to win a new playground, sponsored by Discovery Education. Entered schools have a chance to win the “Healthy Playground Makeover” or cash/prizes worth up to $30,000. It takes just a couple minutes – and the rewards could be huge – you never know!!! You can enter daily until the sweepstakes closes on March 19^th. Thanks to all who enter!

OLOS SCHOOL AND FACEBOOK: Did you know that OLOSS is on Facebook? Search for Our Lady of the Snows Home & School Association and request to join. This group is open to all school families. grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends. It is a way to connect about all school related events and activities.

DRESS CODE:  As we experience colder weather, please be aware that the dress code colors INCLUDE any undershirt or shirt that shows. The only acceptable colors for undershirts are YELLOW, BLUE OR WHITE.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

First Reconciliation (rescheduled) Wed., March 25^th along with Whole Community Penance Service – 7:00 pm

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!

Friday Newsletter 2-20-15

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Mon –  

Tues –  

Wed –

Thurs- All School Mass (7/8 Ministry)

Fri -   February School Spirit Day

        Stations of the Cross – 2:15 pm

ENROLLMENT FORMS: The 2015-16 Enrollment Forms were in last week’s folder, along with an attached letter from Bishop John Gaydos. If you have not already done so, please fill these out and return on Monday. Please prayerfully read the Bishop’s letter and consider enrolling your child in OLOS School. If you are unsure of enrollment or if you do not plan on sending your child to OLOS School next year, please so indicate on the form.

MANY THANKS to Gina Adrian & Laura Evers, who drove & supervised the 8^th graders on their retreat at Folk this week. We appreciate your gift of time and treasure!

STATIONS OF THE CROSS:  Students will be attending Stations each Friday at 2:15. If you or a grandparent is attending stations, and you would like to take your child after the service, please send a note to school. This will enable the student to bring his/her backpack with her to church.

SNOW MAKE-UP DAY; DUE TO THE RECENT SNOW DAY, SCHOOL WILL BE IN SESSION ON HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 2 – BUT WE WILL BE DISMISSING AT 12:00 NOON.

EMERGENCY DRILLS:  During the months of February and March, OLOS School will be practicing scheduled and unscheduled emergency drills – including tornado, intruder, earthquake, and bomb threat. Your younger children may have concerns or questions, so you may take the time to discuss this with them.

SURVEY OF THE FAMILY: Enclosed in today’s folder is a survey sent to us from the Bishop’s office dealing with local family issues. The Bishop is asking that each school family take the time to fill this out. Please return this by mid-week, next week. Thank you, in advance, for your help with this survey.

READING COUNTS NEWS: Through a donation by Phillips Funeral Home, the student with the highest Reading Counts points in the school at the end of the year will receive a Kindle. What an awesome donation! Keep on reading students!

PRESCHOOL NEEDS: The preschool classroom is in need of treasure box items and old cell phones and cameras. The little ones love to pretend with the phones and cameras and we are seeing the bottom of the treasure box!

BOX TOPS & BEST CHOICE: Please send in all Box Tops tabs and Best Choice UPC’s that you have collected lately. Gina will be submitting them on March 1^st, so please send them in this week. Thank you for your help!

ENTER THE PLAYGROUND SWEEPSTAKES:

 All school families are encouraged to go online to http://www.togethercounts.com/at-school/win-for-your-school/sweepstakes to enter our school for a chance to win a new playground, sponsored by Discovery Education. Entered schools have a chance to win the “Healthy Playground Makeover” or cash/prizes worth up to $30,000. It takes just a couple minutes – and the rewards could be huge – you never know!!! You can enter daily until the sweepstakes closes on March 19^th. Thanks to all who enter!

OLOS SCHOOL AND FACEBOOK: Did you know that OLOSS is on Facebook? Search for Our Lady of the Snows Home & School Association and request to join. This group is open to all school families. grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends. It is a way to connect about all school related events and activities.

  

CONGATULATIONS goes out to Devin Haeffner and Kayla Bond, who have been nominated for the Aquinas Academy this year. Nominations for the Academy are made by the classroom teacher, and are based on academic scores, grades, Christian conduct and maturity. If awarded, these students get to spend a week during this summer in Mexico, MO, involved in enrichment and field activities, according to their interests.  We wish you the best of luck!

DRESS CODE:  As we experience colder weather, please be aware that the dress code colors INCLUDE any undershirt or shirt that shows. The only acceptable colors for undershirts are YELLOW, BLUE OR WHITE.

SPELLING BEE PARTICIPANTS: Congratulations to the following students, who will be representing our school at the St. Martin’s Spelling Bee on April 21^st: 4^th grade:  Jordan Bittle, Grace Groose, Tyler Groose (alt), 5^th grade:  Sara Beck, Macy Adrian, Gracie Evers (alt). 6^th grade: Devin Haeffner, Kayla Bond, Gavin Wood (alt), 7^th Grade: Tevin Groose, Emily Love, Joe Beck (alt), 8^th grade: Cameron Haeffner, Andrew Schulte, Cody Schulte (alt). Good luck to all our spellers! Note to parents: Today you should find a permission form for practices. Practices will run from March 10 through April 14^th, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Please sign and return. Thank you!

TARGET TAKE CHARGE OF EDUCATION:  The school received $49.49 from the 2015 Take Charge of Education campaign. Every time supporters shop with their REDcard, Target donates 1% of purchases to their designated school. For more info, visit a Target kiosk or target.com/TCOE and designate OLOS School for the 1% back. Thanks to all who participate!

8^TH GRADE GRADUATION: Traditionally, the 7^th grade class and parents have hosted the 8^th grade graduation reception. We are looking for one or two parents to head that up. Also, if any parent or student would like to organize the slide show for the reception, it would be much appreciated. Please contact the office with your offer to help. Thank you!

8^th GRADE GRADUATION DRESS CODE: Boys – dress pants, collared shirt, dress shoes, tie is optional; Girls – dresses, no more than 2 inches above the knee, no spaghetti straps showing (may wear shawl to cover). Students will be wearing cap/gown for graduation and awards ceremony.

MARY’S HOME LITTLE LEAGUE SIGN-UP: February 23 (Monday) 5-8 pm, February 25 (Wednesday) 5-8 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall (KC Ballfield), Mary’s Home.

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.

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

IDENTIFICATION OF HEALTH CONDITIONS – COMMUNICABLE & CONTAGIOUS:

To keep our school as healthy as possible, please follow the handbook policy as follows: Parents should never knowingly send a sick child to school…The school reserves the right to require students to leave school and not be readmitted to school or school sponsored activities until the student is without symptoms for 24 hours. (Fever without medication, vomiting, diarrhea, etc) Thank you for abiding by this policy.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

First Reconciliation (rescheduled) Wed., March 25^th along with Whole Community Catechesis

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!

Friday Newsletter 2-13-15

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Sat -  4/6 Grade Boys BBall @ HOME – 11:00 am (vs. St. Martin) – COME CHEER!!!

Sun - First Reconciliation – after 10:00 am Mass

        Catholic Bowl begins

        4/6 Boys Catholic Bowl – vs. Our Lady of Lourdes Black – 1:00 pm @ Helias – Gym #1

Mon –  NO SCHOOL – Presidents’ Day

        JV Boys Catholic Bowl – vs. St. Joe, JC – 7:00 pm @ Helias – Gym #2

Tues –  

Wed – Ash Wednesday – Lent begins

        All School Mass (1/2 Ministry)

        JV Boys @ St. George, Linn – 6:00 pm – (vs. St. Peter, JC)

Thurs- 8^th Grade Retreat @ Folk 7:30 – 3:30

        (8^th graders – only – wear spirit shirt) JV Girls @ St. Peter, JC – 6:00 pm – (vs. St. Peter, JC Blue)

Fri -   February Dress Down Day

        JV Girls Catholic Bowl – vs. St. Martin – 5:30 pm @ IC, JC

ENROLLMENT FORMS: The 2015-16 Enrollment Forms are in today’s folder, along with an attached letter from Bishop John Gaydos. Please fill these out and return on Monday. Please prayerfully read the Bishop’s letter and consider enrolling your child in OLOS School. If you are unsure of enrollment or if you do not plan on sending your child to OLOS School next year, please so indicate on the form.

ASH WEDNESDAY:  This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. ALL SCHOOL STAFF WILL ATTEND MASS THAT MORNING SO IF YOU GET TO SCHOOL AFTER 7:55, PLEASE BRING YOUR CHILD DIRECTLY TO CHURCH, AS THE DOORS TO THE SCHOOL WILL BE LOCKED.

PROGRESS REPORTS: Progress reports were available last week. If you have not already done so, please return the report or sign off form. Students in Grades K-2 receive a mid-term report and student’s reports in grades 3-8 are to be viewed online at www.optionc.com, with our school code 8085 and your individual username and password.  As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the classroom teacher.

ROOM PARENTS: Thanks to our wonderful room parents – you are very much appreciated for the great Valentine’s parties and for the help with the dance.

ITALIAN FEAST:  What an amazing event! It is wonderful to see how we can all pull together to carry off this huge fundraiser so well. Those here last Saturday know that we had a great turnout, with a reportedly 453 adult and 60 children tickets sold (up from 401 adults in 2014 & 391 in 2013). The preliminary Silent Auction numbers look like around $4000 profit. More precise numbers will be available soon, but just know that we DID GOOD!  THANKS TO ALL!!!

 SCIENCE FAIR: Congratulations to Alex Evers – overall winner in the Physical Science category for his project – “Gears in Motion”. Congratulations to Joe Beck – overall winner in the Life Science category for his project – “The Great Potato Debate – Grandpa vs. Grandma. There were no entries in the Earth Science category. These two students will be moving on to the diocesan Science Fair scheduled for Saturday, March 14^th at St Joseph Cathedral. Many thanks to the three gentlemen who judged our fair – Bill Fiend, Jim Vandike, & Kevin Richards. These men have helped us with fairs before and spend the entire day judging and talking with the students about their projects. If you see them around, please let them know of our appreciation! The students did a great job on their projects – it is AMAZING how many neat ideas and experiments that were generated within our small school. They are all to be commended and their projects!

PLEASE PRAY for our 2^nd graders, who, along with other 2^nd graders in our parish, will be making their First Reconciliation this Sunday. They are: Deanna Backes, Emma Goetz, Charlie Harrison, Grayson Koetting, Zachary Vandike, & Garet Wood. May God bless them abundantly as they realize this milestone in their life.

WORKERS FOR GAMES THIS SATURDAY, FEB. 14: (Parents of…) Gate: - 8:00 am – Hannah Evers, 9:00 am – Kyle Bond, 10:00 am – Trenton Parr; Concession – 8:00 – Ethan Adrian,  9:00 am – Jonathan Lepper, 10:00 am – Tyler Groose, 11:00 am – Devin Haeffner. 1^st Shift – Please arrive 30 minutes early. If you cannot work your scheduled time, please trade with someone.

8^TH GRADE RETREAT – The 8^th grade retreat is this Thursday, Feb. 19^th at Folk, MO. Thanks to Gina Adrian & Laura Evers, who have offered to transport and chaperone our students.  Students will depart from OLOS around 7:30 am and probably return sometime shortly after 3:00 pm. Students should wear their school spirit shirts and may wear jeans. Dress warmly because their may be outside activities. Bring your own drink and sack lunch. At the discretion of the drivers, students may stop by Central Dairy on the way home for ice-cream, so bring a little money for that. So – get to school early – by 7:30 pm, and make plans for pick-up after the normal dismissal time of 3:00 pm. Permission forms are in today’s folder. PLEASE FILL OUT & RETURN ON TUESDAY.

CATHOLIC BOWL: The three OLOS basketball teams will begin Catholic Bowl games this weekend. Good luck to all Cougars!

LADIES TEA: it was great to enjoy the tea and cookies with the ladies of Friday. A good, relaxing time was had by all!

PRESCHOOL NEEDS: The preschool classroom is in need of treasure box items and old cell phones and cameras. The little ones love to pretend with the phones and cameras and we are seeing the bottom of the treasure box!

BOX TOPS & BEST CHOICE: Please send in all Box Tops tabs and Best Choice UPC’s that you have collected lately. Gina will be submitting them on March 1^st, so please send them in this week. Thank you for your help!

ENTER THE PLAYGROUND SWEEPSTAKES:

 All school families are encouraged to go online to http://www.togethercounts.com/at-school/win-for-your-school/sweepstakes to enter our school for a chance to win a new playground, sponsored by Discovery Education. Entered schools have a chance to win the “Healthy Playground Makeover” or cash/prizes worth up to $30,000. It takes just a couple minutes – and the rewards could be huge – you never know!!! You can enter daily until the sweepstakes closes on March 19^th. Thanks to all who enter!

 OLOS SCHOOL AND FACEBOOK: Did you know that OLOSS is on Facebook? Search for Our Lady of the Snows Home & School Association and request to join. This group is open to all school families. grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends. It is a way to connect about all school related events and activities.

MARY’S HOME LITTLE LEAGUE SIGN-UP: February 23 (Monday) 5-8 pm, February 25 (Wednesday) 5-8 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall (KC Ballfield), Mary’s Home.

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

Please return your folder on TUESDAY!

Friday Newsletter 2-6-15

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Fri -   Italian Feast set-up – 6:30 pm

Sat -  4/6 Boys BBall @ TRINITY LUTHERAN, JC – 8:00 am (vs. Trinity)

        Italian Feast

Mon –  Return Signed Midterm Reports/Forms

Tues –  

Wed –

Thurs- All School Mass (3/4 Ministry)

        OLOSS Science Fair – grades 3-8

        JV Boys @ St. Thomas – 6:00 pm (vs St. Martin JV1)

        JV Girls @ IC, JC – 7:00 pm (vs. IC, JC White)

Fri -   Valentine’s Tea for Ladies – 12:30 pm

        Dress Down in Red/Pink

        Valentine’s Parties – 1:30 pm

PROGRESS REPORTS: Today you will find your child’s midterm report or a sign-off sheet in this folder. Students in Grades K-2 receive a mid-term report and student’s reports in grades 3-8 are to be viewed online at www.optionc.com, with our school code 8085 and your individual username and password. Please sign and return the enclosed report/form on Monday. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the classroom teacher.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS’ WEEK FINALE: Many thanks to all the families and parish members who shared in the closing meal and movie on Saturday night. We had wonderful food, good fellowship, and a movie and card playing going on. A good time for all…

THANKS TOO…to all the great women who showed up Saturday afternoon to prepare the lasagna for the Italian Feast. In just two short hours we were able to get dozens of pans of lasagna in the freezer!  

ITALIAN FEAST:  Set up and preparation begins tonight at 6:30 pm. All school parents are expected to help set up on Friday and clean up on Saturday night. Sounds like the weather will cooperate this year, God willing. Please pray for the success of this important fundraiser. Thank you for your support!

CALLING ALL ROOM PARENTS: OLOS School Valentine’s parties for younger students are at 1:30 pm on Friday, Feb. 13^th (a change from 2:00 pm). We always depend on our wonderful room parents to arrange for snacks, refreshments, and games for these parties. A list of room parents is enclosed in today’s folder for your convenience. The 5^th through 8^th graders will be enjoying a Valentine’s dance instead of their party this year. All room parents of 5-8 graders are invited to come in at 1:30 pm to help set-up refreshments. Please plan on snacks and refreshments as usual. The students will enjoy them along with the dance.

8^TH GRADE RETREAT – DRIVERS NEEDED:  The 8^th grade retreat is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 19^th at Folk, MO. We are in need of drivers/chaperones for the ten eighth graders. The cost of the retreat is $7 per student. Please send payment into the office in a marked envelope (checks made payable to OLOSS). We must have all payments and driver offers by Feb. 9th. Please call or send to the office a note with your offer to drive. Thanks to Gina Adrian, our first volunteer. Students will depart from OLOS around 7:30 am and probably return sometime shortly after 3:00 pm.

CHANGE OF PLACE/TIME FOR GAME TOMORROW: The 4^th/6^th grade boys game tomorrow that was supposed to be at Vienna has been changed to being played at Trinity Lutheran in Jefferson City at 8:00 am. That means a much shorter trip for all!

  

CATHOLIC BOWL: The three OLOS basketball teams will be involved in the Catholic Bowl tournament, which begins Feb. 16^th, in Jefferson City.  Shirt orders are now closed. Good luck to all Cougars!

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. Sent payment through the office.  (Checks payable to OLOS.)

LADIES TEA:  All ladies of the community are invited to an “Afternoon Tea” with Mrs. Werdehausen and company at 12:30 pm on Friday, February 13^th, in honor of Valentine’s Day. Mothers, grandmothers, and all ladies of the community are invited. Please pass the word to relatives and friends!

WELCOME NEW SUPERINTENDENT: For the past two years, the School Office of the Diocese of Jefferson City has been in search of leadership in the form of a permanent superintendent. After Mr. Novotney resigned from that position two years ago, two persons, Fr. Joe Coral, and Sr. Kathleen Wegman have been filling in as interim supervisors. It is with much pleasure that we have this to announce from Bishop John Gaydos. “With the input from the listening sessions, the thorough work of the search committee and my own discernment, I am appointing a team of two people to provide leadership in our Catholic School office:  Beginning July 1, Sister Elizabeth Youngs of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, KS, will serve as diocesan superintendent of Catholic schools. Sister Julie Brandt of the School Sisters of Notre Dame will join her in the Catholic schools office as associate superintendent. Sister Elizabeth is currently the associate superintendent of the Archdiocese of Denver. She has a PhD in Catholic Educational Leadership from The Catholic University of America, Washington DC. She has 20 years of experience in Diocesan school office ministry, with strong experience in catechetical/professional formation of principals and teachers. Sister Julie has served for a year and a half as the Campus Ministry Coordinator and Instructional Technologist at Helias. Sister Julie has a master’s degree in Catholic School leadership from Boston College. Sister Julie has recent experience in leadership of schools with great cultural diversity, having worked for 11 years with the Lakota Sioux at the St. Bernard Mission School in North Dakota, as well as providing leadership and teaching the PSR. She is skilled in technology and planning strategies. She has served as a vocation director and is trained in spiritual direction. Please join me in welcoming Sister Elizabeth and Sister Julie to their new ministries…”

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.

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

ENTER THE PLAYGROUND SWEEPSTAKES:

 All school families are encouraged to go online to http://www.togethercounts.com/at-school/win-for-your-school/sweepstakes to enter our school for a chance to win a new playground, sponsored by Discovery Education. Entered schools have a chance to win the “Healthy Playground Makeover” or cash/prizes worth up to $30,000. It takes just a couple minutes – and the rewards could be huge – you never know!!! You can enter daily until the sweepstakes closes on March 19^th. Thanks to all who enter!

OLOS SCHOOL AND FACEBOOK: Did you know that OLOSS is on Facebook? Search for Our Lady of the Snows Home & School Association and request to join. This group is open to all school families. grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends. It is a way to connect about all school related events and activities.

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

Please return your folder on Monday.