Friday Newsletter 3-27-15

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Sun – NCYC Cinnamon Roll sales 8:30 – 11:30

Mon –

Tues – Spelling Bee Practice – 3:00 – 4:00 pm

        Preschool & Kindergarten Informational meeting – 6:30 – 7:00 in respective classrooms

Wed – DARE – 12:00 – 1:00 pm

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

Thurs- SCHOOL DISMISSES @ 12:00 NOON

        Lunch is served – Holy Thursday

        (Snow make-up day)

Fri -   NO SCHOOL – Good Friday

REGISTRATION PACKETS:  Today you are receiving the registration packets for the 2015-16 school year. The forms are due back to school by Monday, April 13, 2015.  The remainder of the information is to be kept for your reference – as you will need the supply list, calendar, physical form, etc. with you.

LUNCH BILLING:  We will do the final lunch billing on April 15^th. If you receive a notice on April 17^th, that will be the final amount due. If you do not receive a billing, it means your child’s lunch account is paid in full.

EGGS NEEDED! Please send in one dozen candy-filled eggs for each of your students, to be used for our annual Easter egg hunt – which we have moved to Tuesday, April 7^th (a snow make-up day).  Students in grades PK – 6^th will be hunting eggs, with the 7^th & 8^th graders hiding them. Please no candy that would melt easily – as it could be a sunny day. Also, you may remember to throw in a couple extra treats for the 7^th & 8^th graders, who will be working hard to hide ALL those eggs. You can send them in at any time to the classroom teacher, in a bag, marked with your child’s name. Thank you!

 8^th grade parents: We are in needed of a parent driver for 8^th grade pictures on April 15^th. Please contact office if you are able to help out.

BEST CHOICE UPC’S NEEDED:  We are just a couple hundred UPC’s short of our goal of 1000. For every 1000 submitted, OLOSS receives $30. Please send any in that you may have accumulated. Thanks to all who support this program!

The PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN informational meetings are scheduled for this Tuesday, March 31^st from 6:30 to 7:00 pm., in the respective classrooms. If you have a new preschooler or kindergartener make plans now to attend this short but informative meeting. Kindergarten parents will be able to schedule their pre-kindergarten screening test with Mrs. Eickhoff that evening as well.

SHOEMAN WATER PROJECTS:  For the last few years OLOSS has been participating in this project, whereby old or unwanted shoes are turned into the school and funds are generated to drill wells in Africa. Just tie or rubber band them together, throw in a bag, and send to school. Mrs. Massman will be delivering them to Jefferson City on Friday, April 10. Please see enclosed flyer for more information.

CAMDEN KEMPKER is all smiles this week, as he reports that he has a new baby brother! We welcome precious little Will Garrett, born on Monday, weighing in at 7 lb. 5 oz, and measuring 20 inches in length. We congratulate Camden, little brother, Eli, and proud parents Ashley & Samuel. Please pray for this family as they welcome their new baby boy!

BEEF STICKS:  We still have beef sticks left. We will not be selling them again next year. If you would like some, send a note saying how many. You can pay with cash or check to OLOS. They are $1 each. Thank you for your support!

GARDENING COMMITTEE:  We are asking for volunteers for the summer gardening committee. If we get enough help, families are usually assigned to two weeks during the summer to keep the watering done & to pull weeds. Please send a note to the office with your offer to help.

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.

READING COUNTS TRIP ATTIRE:  There will be no bikinis allowed on this trip. If your daughter chooses to wear one, they must cover with a T-shirt. Tankinis are OK, but they must cover the middle. Boys cannot wear jean shorts, they must be trunks. No rivets allowed. You may send a life jacket for your child, but Tan-tar-a will supply them as well.

CARTRIDGES:  We received $52 for our recent cartridge submission. Thanks to all who send their used cartridges in!

TRASH BAGS: We have 12 rolls of white trash bags (15 gallon) and 5 rolls of blue (55 gallon) bags for sale that are left over from last years fundraiser.  They are $12.00 a roll.  Make checks payable to Our Lady of the Snows Parish.

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.

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.

8^TH GRADE SLIDE SHOW:  Each 8^th grade student needs to send in eight pictures, numbered 1-8, showcasing themselves from infant to present day. The deadline for these pictures is April 13^th. The 8^th graders will be taking pictures at the Capitol on April 15^th.  8^th graders should also be thinking of five songs to use during the slide show. Songs must be submitted to Mrs. Werdehausen for approval.

GOLF TOURNAMENT: Please keep trying to get some new sponsors and/or teams into the tournament. This is a major fundraiser for our school & parish, so please support it as you are able.  The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2015. If you need additional flyers, please contact the office.

HOLE SPONSORSHIP:  Just a reminder to all that if someone sponsors a hole in the golf tournament, the full amount is tax deductible.

WHO COULD PASS UP a good homemade cinnamon roll?  The NCYC youth group is raising money for their trip this year to Indianapolis, Indiana, by making and selling delicious cinnamon rolls on Sunday, March 29^th, in the cafeteria. Please support this very important trip for the youth of our parish. .

SNOW MAKE-UP DAYS; SCHOOL WILL BE IN SESSION ON HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 2 – BUT WE WILL BE DISMISSING AT 12:00 NOON. AND WE WILL BE IN SESSION A FULL DAY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7^TH.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS:  Students are 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.

SEEKING TEACHING PRINCIPAL: Our Lady of the Snows Catholic School, located in Mary's Home, MO, is seeking a teaching principal for the 2015-2016 school year.  Current PK-8 enrollment is 85 students.  Applicants must be willing to work closely with the pastor.  The qualified candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church, have at least 3 years teaching experience, and a Master's Degree in Education with a Principal's certificate or working towards it.  Applicants should file an application with the Diocese of Jefferson City at www.diojeffcity.org and send a letter of interest to Fr. Pat Shortt at frpjshortt@gmail.com.