Friday Newsletter 3-6-15

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Sat - Regional Speech Meet

Mon –  End of Third Quarter

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

        Hatchling Eggs Arrive

Wed – Student Council Mtg – 3:00-4:00 pm

Thurs- All School Mass (3/4 Ministry)

        Home & School mtg – Potluck & Leprechaun scavenger hunt – 6:30 pm

Fri -   Grade cards issued

        March Dress Down Day

        Stations – 2:15 pm

Sat - NCYC Trivia Night

ST PATRICK’S DAY SOUP:  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.

The PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN informational meetings are scheduled for 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.

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.

STUDENT COUNCIL MEETING (rescheduled): The Student Council will meet this Wednesday, March 11^th, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.

EARLY DISMISSALS & SNOW DAYS: In making decisions on early outs for snow days, along with snow days in general, our protocol for the 2014-2015 school year has been to follow Cole R-V's dismissal decisions. In keeping with this protocol, on Wednesday, March 4^th, OLOS dismissed school at 9:00 a.m. after being informed that Cole R-V were sending students back home. Students’ safety is our 1^st priority. When making an early out decision, we must call all the TV. Stations, set the Option C alert, & take dismissal instructions from parents. If you have a complaint or question about why we have dismissed early, please call after the dismissal time as our phone lines need to be used for the situation at hand. Due to the early out, April 7^th will be a snow make up day. The School Advisory Board has decided that for the remainder of the year, the principal will use her discretion when it comes to early outs and school closings. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

SNOW MAKE-UP DAYS; DUE TO RECENT SNOW 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.

ATTENTION SPELLING BEE PARTICIPANTS:  We will have our first practice this Tuesday, March 10^th from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Students may bring a snack and money for a beverage, if they so desire.

COME ONE, COME ALL! All children and parents are invited to join us next Thursday, March 12^th, for the Home & School meeting, beginning at 6:30 pm. We will be enjoying a potluck meal – so please bring a dish. We will also be having fun with a St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt – for children and adults!  Sounds like fun! Hope to see everyone then!

CONCERT:  Please see enclosed flyer outlining an event at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Camdenton, MO, featuring John Angotti, Christian songwriter and musician. It is taking place on Tuesday, March 24^th, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. Angotti has been granted awards for “Male Vocalist of the Year”, “Pop/Contemporary”, and “Praise & Worship Album of the Year,” and this promises to be not only an enjoyable experience, but an insightful one as well. He has been a presenter at previous National Catholic Youth Conferences, which many of our former students have attended. This performance is for all ages, but would be wonderful for students 6^th grade through college age.

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.

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.

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: 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!

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!