Friday Newsletter 1-29-16

THE WEEK AHEAD

Sat -   CSW Mass & Carry in Meal/Family Fun

          begins with 5:00 pm Mass, carry in dinner at school, with activities in gym

Mon  - CSW – Staff Appreciation Day

          Show staff & volunteers your appreciation with notes/tokens.

          All Staff may dress down

          Luncheon at 11:00 am

Tues –  CSW Nation Appreciation Day

          Dress Down in Red/White/Blue or Camo

          Send in item for soldiers

          Assembly @ 2:00 pm

Wed –  CSW – Community Appreciation Day

          1/2 to visit MCNH – leave at 10:00 am

          Classrooms work on cards for quilters

          7/8 play cards with Seniors – 1:00 – 2:30

Thurs – CSW – Vocation Appreciation Day

          All School Mass (1/2 Ministry)

          Send in item for Father Pat

          School Spirit Day        

          School children visit with quilters

          JV Boys Bball @ HOME – 6:00 pm (vs. St. Joe, Westphalia) COME CHEER!!

          JV Girls BBall @ HOME – 7:00 pm

          (vs. St. George, Linn) COME CHEER!!

 Fri  - CSW – Student Appreciation Day

          All Students may dress down in pajamas or as super heroes

          Progress Reports Available

          Italian Feast Set-up – 6:30 pm

Sat -   ITALIAN FEAST

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS’ WEEK IS HERE!!! – Jan 30- Feb. 5. We have many activities planned, beginning with Mass and a carry in meal this Saturday, Jan. 30^th. Details are included in today’s folder. Please make special note of the items needed from home on some of the days. Again, do not feel like you have to send in items on all of the designated days – one or two is fine. We just want everyone to know that even if you sent in your sign up late or not at all, we encourage ALL STUDENTS and families to attend this Mass, and for students to sit with their class in the front of church. We have been told that Bishop Gaydos will be celebrating this special Mass, due to the fact that Father Pat has been ill. Let us welcome Bishop Gaydos with a great kick-off to Catholic School’s Week.

ITALIAN FEAST: PLEASE TURN IN ANY UNSOLD TICKETS. We are running short of ADULT tickets in the office.

THE 1/2^ND GRADERS will be going to Miller Co. Nursing Home this Wednesday, for CSW Community Day. Thanks to the five drivers – Pam Groose, Kim Evers, Emily Schulte, Ashley Kempker, & Dianne Goetz!

JUST RECEIVED:  $18.97 from the Gerbes Community Rewards program. This is our quarterly payment with only 6 participants. Just think what we might earn if many more signed up. See end of notes for further details.

GOLF TOURNAMENT NEWS:  The annual OLOSS Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 14^th at Redfield Golf Course in Eugene. Registration will begin at 7:00 am with an 8:00 am tee-time. More information will be coming in the near future, but mark your calendar now for this important fundraiser for our school & parish.

SHILOH DANCE FUNDRAISER: This recent fundraiser made approximately $2300 for the school/parish. Thanks to all who helped out with the door and clean-up.

WORKERS FOR HOME GAMES THURSDAY, FEB. 4^TH:

Parents of...

GATE – 6:00 pm – Tori Evers, 7:00 pm – Jonathan Lepper

CONCESSIONS – 6:00 pm – Sara Beck, 7:00 pm –Tevin Groose, 8:00 pm – Megan McCoy

First shift workers please arrive 30 minutes before the first game. If you cannot work your scheduled time, please find a replacement.

PERMISSION FORMS are in today’s folder for the 7^th & 8^th graders to play cards with the Senior Citizens on Wednesday. Please fill out and return on Monday. 2^nd reminders will not be sent out. Those that don’t return their copy will remain at school.

STAFF/VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON – Assignments may be found in today’s folder. Thanks so much to all who volunteered to help out on Monday!

ITALIAN FEAST WORK LIST can also be found in today’s folder.

SNOW DAY:  Due to the recent snow day, school WILL BE IN SESSION on President’s Day, Monday, February 15^th.

VALENTINE’S PARTIES will be Friday, Feb. 12^th @ 1:30 pm. Room parents - we count on YOU to make the classroom parties fun for all, through making sure there are refreshments and activities planned. Thanks so much, in advance, for all you do!

BOX TOPS:  Gina will be sending in our next batch of Box Tops at the end of February. Please clip & send in! Thank you!

  

PLEASE KEEP FATHER PAT IN YOUR PRAYERS! He has been in the hospital this week, and is now home recovering.

SILENT AUCTION CLASS BASKETS: Each family is asked to donate to their class basket and either donate an item per family or get a donation from a local business or crafty friend. You can also go together with other school families and donate bigger items as well.  Together we can make sure we continue to live up to our reputation for having an AWESOME silent auction at our Italian Feast! Classroom themes are as follows:

PK –         “Game Night/Family Fun Night”

K –           “Anything Dr. Suess”

1/2 –       “Disney”

3/4 –       “Take me out to the Ballgame – Cardinals!”

5/6  -      “Movie Night”

7/8 -       “Snack Attack – Candy basket”

BASKETBALL UPDATE: After a close first game last night, losing to IC, JC by only seven points, the JV Boys WON their second game against Trinity Lutheran, 36-34! The game took about an hour and a half, with no overtime! After playing two hard fought games, we had some very tired but enthusiastic boys Friday morning.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

Sun., Jan 31 – Catholic Schools Week begins

Sat., Feb. 6 – Italian Feast

Sun., May 1 – First Eucharist – 10:00 am Mass

Sat., May 7 – Preschool graduation

Sat., May 14 – 8^th grade graduation – 5:00 pm Mass

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Please return your folder on MONDAY!

Have a great weekend! Hoping to see everyone

at Mass on Saturday night!

Friday Newsletter  1-22-16

THE WEEK AHEAD

Mon  -

Tues – 

Wed –  100^th Day of School

Thurs - All School Mass (3/4 Ministry)

          JV Girls Bball @ Trinity Lutheran – 6:00 pm (vs. Trinity Lutheran)

          JV Boys BBall @ IC, JC – 6:00 pm

          (vs. IC, JC)

          JV Boys BBall @ IC, JC – 7:00 pm

          (vs. Trinity Lutheran)

Fri  -   January Dress Down Day

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS’ WEEK is fast approaching – Jan 30- Feb. 5. We have many activities planned, beginning with Mass and a carry in meal on Saturday, Jan. 30^th. Details are included in today’s folder. Please make special note of the items needed from home on some of the days. Again, do not feel like you have to send in items on all of the designated days – one or two is fine. Also, drivers still needed to send 1^st & 2^nd to Miller Co. Nursing Home on Wed., Feb. 3^rd. If we do not have enough drivers by this upcoming Monday, an alternate activity will be planned; so let us know as soon as possible if you would be able to drive.

VALENTINE’S PARTIES will be Friday, Feb. 12^th @ 1:30 pm. Enclosed in today’s folder is a list of room parents. We count on YOU to make the classroom parties fun for all, through making sure there are refreshments and activities planned. Thanks so much, in advance, for all you do!

WELLNESS POLICY:  A copy of the school’s Wellness Policy is kept on file in the school office and available for public review.

BOX TOPS:  Gina will be sending in our next batch of Box Tops at the end of February. Please clip & send in! Thank you!

DONATION:  The school received a monetary donation through the diocese from an anonymous donor in the amount of $8,100.00. This note was included with the check… “The enclosed check is your parish’s portion of the generosity of an anonymous donor.  The donor asked that these funds be used to help with school expenses.”  Please pray for God’s blessings on this anonymous donor!

CLARIFICATION FOR DRESS DOWN DAYS:  We have recently noticed an increase in tight leggings on the girls in the upper grades on dress down days. This is not acceptable on regular dress code days; neither is it acceptable on dress down days. Though the published dress code does not currently explicitly say tight leggings are not permitted on dress down days, it is implied from the fact that on regular dress code days these are not permitted. Henceforth, no form fitting leggings, jeggings, tights, or yoga pants will be allowed on dress down days. If in doubt – DO NOT WEAR IT! Further violations will result in revocation of all dress down privileges. Exception – as stated in dress code policy in handbook – Stretch pants may be worn in Kindergarten through 2^nd grade.

8^TH GRADE RETREAT:  The 8^th graders will be on retreat in Folk on Thursday, February 11^th. Further information and the permission form for those five students may be found in today’s folder.

STAFF/VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON – sign up can be found in today’s folder. Thanks, in advance, to all who help out with this!

SNOW DAY:  Due to the recent snow day, school WILL BE IN SESSION on President’s Day, Monday, February 15^th.

ITALIAN FEAST: Please keep trying to sell dinner tickets and hang flyers! If you need additional tickets, please contact the office. All money & unsold tickets need to be turned into the office by January 25^th, 2016.

  

SILENT AUCTION CLASS BASKETS: Each family is asked to donate to their class basket and either donate an item per family or get a donation from a local business or crafty friend. You can also go together with other school families and donate bigger items as well.  Together we can make sure we continue to live up to our reputation for having an AWESOME silent auction at our Italian Feast! Classroom themes are as follows:

PK –         “Game Night/Family Fun Night”

K –           “Anything Dr. Suess”

1/2 –       “Disney”

3/4 –       “Take me out to the Ballgame – Cardinals!”

5/6  -      “Movie Night”

7/8 -       “Snack Attack – Candy basket”

 LOOKING AHEAD:  OLOS School is seeking someone to eventually take over coordination of ballgames, including scheduling workers for games & stocking concessions. Gina Adrian is currently in charge of this position, but it would be a good idea to have someone work with Gina for a year, so that the transition would be easier. It would be great if a parent of a middle school aged child would take this over. Contact the office or Gina with questions or to volunteer.

GERBES TAKE CHARGE OF EDUCATION memberships have to be renewed annually. Our five digit NPO number is 48253 Please read the following:

As a reminder, your supporters must visit our website  www.gerbes.com/communityrewards

to re-enroll in the program after January 1, 2016 in order for purchases throughout 2016 to credit your organization. The customer will need to sign in, and make their contribution selection using your 5-digit NPO number or search by organization name.

 Thanks to all who have signed up and if you have not, please support the school by doing so!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

Sun., Jan 31 – Catholic Schools Week begins

Sat., Feb. 6 – Italian Feast

Sun., May 1 – First Eucharist – 10:00 am Mass

Sat., May 7 – Preschool graduation

Sat., May 14 – 8^th grade graduation – 5:00 pm Mass

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Please return your folder on MONDAY!

Have a great winter weekend!

Friday Newsletter 1-15-16

THE WEEK AHEAD

Mon  - NO SCHOOL (MLK)

Tues – 

Wed –  JV Girls BBall @ St. George, Linn – 7:00 pm (vs. St. Joe, Westphalia)

          JV Boys BBall @ St. Peter, Fulton – 6:00 pm

          (vs. St. Joe, Westphalia)

Thurs   All School Mass (5/6 Ministry)

Fri  -   Use a PASS day – dress down ONLY with pass

SHILOH DANCE FUNDRAISER: This Saturday, January 16^th. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Dance is from 7-11 pm and held in the school gym. This is BYOB, - only ice and cups are provided for set-ups. Costs - $25 per couple or $15 single. 

ALL HELP CLEANING UP AFTERWARDS is needed and appreciated. Thank you!

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS’ WEEK is fast approaching – Jan 30- Feb. 5.. We have many activities planned, beginning with Mass and a carry in meal on Saturday, Jan. 30^th. Please see additional details and sign up sheets elsewhere in this folder.

ITALIAN FEAST sign up may also be found in today’s folder. Please fill out and return on Monday. ALL FAMILIES MUST ACTIVELLY SUPPORT THE SCHOOL THROUGH AIDING IN FUNDRAISERS. Thank you!

VALENTINE’S PARTIES will be Friday, Feb. 12^th @ 1:30 pm.

WELLNESS POLICY:  A copy of the school’s Wellness Policy is kept on file in the school office and available for public review.

DRIVERS NEEDED:  We are in need of several drivers to take the eighteen 1^st & 2^nd graders to Miller Co. Nursing Home on Wednesday, Feb. 3^RD, for a visit during CSW. Please contact Mrs. Groose or the office if you are able to drive that day.

BOX TOPS:  Gina will be sending in our next batch of Box Tops at the end of February. Please clip & send in! Thank you!

CLARIFICATION FOR DRESS DOWN DAYS:  We have recently noticed an increase in tight leggings on the girls in the upper grades on dress down days. This is not acceptable on regular dress code days; neither is it acceptable on dress down days. Though the published dress code does not currently explicitly say tight leggings are not permitted on dress down days, it is implied from the fact that on regular dress code days these are not permitted. Henceforth, no form fitting leggings, jeggings, tights, or yoga pants will be allowed on dress down days. If in doubt – DO NOT WEAR IT! Further violations will result in revocation of all dress down privileges. Exception – as stated in dress code policy in handbook – Stretch pants may be worn in Kindergarten through 2^nd grade.

8^TH GRADE RETREAT:  The 8^th graders will be on retreat in Folk on Thursday, February 11^th. Stacy Schrimpf asked about and offered to drive & chaperone our five 8^th graders to the retreat. She has room for one additional parent, so if anyone would like to go along, contact Stacy or someone in the office.

ITALIAN FEAST: Please keep trying to sell dinner tickets and hang flyers! If you need additional tickets, please contact the office. All money & unsold tickets need to be turned into the office by January 25^th, 2016.

SILENT AUCTION CLASS BASKETS: Each family is asked to donate to their class basket and either donate an item per family or get a donation from a local business or crafty friend. You can also go together with other school families and donate bigger items as well.  Together we can make sure we continue to live up to our reputation for having an AWESOME silent auction at our Italian Feast! Classroom themes are as follows:

PK –         “Game Night/Family Fun Night”

K –           “Anything Dr. Suess”

1/2 –       “Disney”

3/4 –       “Take me out to the Ballgame – Cardinals!”

5/6  -      “Movie Night”

7/8 -       “Snack Attack – Candy basket”

READING COUNTS SHIRTS may be worn any day in lieu of the normal dress code shirt.

BASKETBALL UPDATE:  The Lady Cougars lost a close game Wednesday night to St. George, Linn, with a score of 27-21.

LOOKING AHEAD:  OLOS School is seeking someone to eventually take over coordination of ballgames, including scheduling workers for games & stocking concessions. Gina Adrian is currently in charge of this position, but it would be a good idea to have someone work with Gina for a year, so that the transition would be easier. It would be great if a parent of a middle school aged child would take this over. Contact the office or Gina with questions or to volunteer.

GERBES TAKE CHARGE OF EDUCATION memberships have to be renewed annually. Our five digit NPO number is 48253 Please read the following:

As a reminder, your supporters must visit our website  www.gerbes.com/communityrewards

to re-enroll in the program after January 1, 2016 in order for purchases throughout 2016 to credit your organization. The customer will need to sign in, and make their contribution selection using your 5-digit NPO number or search by organization name.

 Thanks to all who have signed up and if you have not, please support the school by doing so.!

K OF C FREE THROW CONTEST:  The KC will be sponsoring their annual free throw contest on Sunday, January 17^th from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, in the school gymnasium. Questions? Call Ray Rush @ 694-7654.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

Sat., Jan. 16 – Shiloh Dance fundraiser

Sun., Jan 31 – Catholic Schools Week begins

Sat., Feb. 6 – Italian Feast

Sun., May 1 – First Eucharist – 10:00 am Mass

Sat., May 7 – Preschool graduation

Sat., May 14 – 8^th grade graduation – 5:00 pm Mass

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Please return your folder on TUESDAY!

Have a great long THREE DAY winter weekend!

Friday Newsletter 1-8-16

THE WEEK AHEAD

Mon  -

Tues – 

Wed –  JV Girls BBall @ St. George, Linn – 7:00 pm (vs. St. George, Linn)

Thurs   All School Mass (7/8 Ministry)

          JV Boys BBall @ St. Joe, JC – 6:00 pm

          (vs. St. Peter, Fulton)

Fri  -   January Dress Down Day

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! We are half way through the school year already! Many blessings to you this new year of 2016!

GRADE CARDS are enclosed in today’s folder. Please look over, sign, and return. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact the classroom teacher.

SHILOH DANCE FUNDRAISER: Next Saturday, January 16^th. Please find enclosed a sign up for help for this fundraiser. All help is needed and appreciated. Please return in folder on Monday. Thank you!

BOX TOPS:  We just received $239 in earnings from the last submission of Box Tops (Mar. 15 – Nov. 15). That’s pretty good for earning 10 cents per box top. If you do not already participate, we encourage you to do so, because every little bit helps! Gina will be sending in our next batch of Box Tops at the end of February. Please clip & send in! Many thanks to Gina & Macy Adrian, who are in charge of this fundraiser. We appreciate you both very much!

SANTA STORE:  As you are putting away your Christmas wrappings, if you notice you have extra gift bags, we could use any you would like to donate for next year’s Santa Store. You may send those in anytime.

8^TH GRADE RETREAT:  The 8^th graders will be on retreat in Folk on Thursday, February 11^th. Stacy Schrimpf asked about and offered to drive & chaperone our five 8^th graders to the retreat. She has room for one additional parent, so if anyone would like to go along, contact Stacy or someone in the office.

PROCEEDS FROM COOKIE DOUGH: Net Profit - $3870.50. Last call – we still have a few tubs left if anyone needs anymore.

ITALIAN FEAST: Please keep trying to sell dinner tickets and hang flyers! If you need additional tickets, please contact the office. All money & unsold tickets need to be turned into the office by January 25^th, 2015.

SILENT AUCTION CLASS BASKETS: Please be on the lookout for Silent Auction items.  Each family is asked to donate to their class basket and either donate an item per family or get a donation from a local business or crafty friend. You can also go together with other school families and donate bigger items as well.  Together we can make sure we continue to live up to our reputation for having an AWESOME silent auction at our Italian Feast! Classroom themes are as follows:

PK –         “Game Night/Family Fun Night”

K –           “Anything Dr. Suess”

1/2 –       “Disney”

3/4 –       “Take me out to the Ballgame – Cardinals!”

5/6  -      “Movie Night”

7/8 -       “Snack Attack – Candy basket”

READING COUNTS SHIRTS may be worn any day in lieu of the normal dress code shirt.

BASKETBALL UPDATE:  Both the girls & boys lost their games last night, but all players put forth good effort. Keep on tryin’ Cougars!

 GERBES TAKE CHARGE OF EDUCATION memberships have to be renewed annually. Our five digit NPO number is 48253 Please read the following:

As a reminder, your supporters must visit our website  www.gerbes.com/communityrewards

to re-enroll in the program after January 1, 2016 in order for purchases throughout 2016 to credit your organization. The customer will need to sign in, and make their contribution selection using your 5-digit NPO number or search by organization name.

 Thanks to all who have signed up and if you have not, please support the school by doing so.!

K OF C FREE THROW CONTEST:  The KC will be sponsoring their annual free throw contest on Sunday, January 17^th from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon, in the school gymnasium. Questions? Call Ray Rush @ 694-7654.

HELIAS OPEN MEETING: Freshman Student/Parent Meeting at Helias Catholic. Wednesday, January 13 at 7:00 p.m. The presentation, by both administration and faculty, seeks to provide information about the quality of a Helias education and the benefits of a faith-filled education. Families are welcome and encouraged to ask questions about the Crusader experience. Both Catholic and non-Catholic families are welcome to join the hour long meeting, held in Rackers Fieldhouse. It is a great time to be a Crusader!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

Sat., Jan. 16 – Shiloh Dance fundraiser

Sun., Jan 31 – Catholic Schools Week begins

Sat., Feb. 6 – Italian Feast

Sun., May 1 – First Eucharist – 10:00 am Mass

Sat., May 7 – Preschool graduation

Sat., May 14 – 8^th grade graduation – 5:00 pm Mass

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Please return your folder on MONDAY!

HAVE A GREAT WINTER WEEKEND!

MEDICATION AT SCHOOL: We do not have a “stock supply” of medications for students. You may choose to send in a pain reliever or other types of medicine for your child. Make sure to clearly mark the container(s), and send a note giving staff permission to dispense the medication, with explicit dosage instructions and dosage cups/spoons. These will be locked up in the office. Sometimes having medicine available here for your child can mean not having to come after him/her or making a special trip to bring medications.

DEADLINE FOR FRIDAY NOTES: Thursdays, 9:00 am. All non-school related flyers need to be copied ahead of time on paper (the school cannot afford to supply paper for outside events). Upon approval by the principal, the information will then be placed in the Friday folder as a courtesy. It is not appropriate for the school to send out extraneous information that can be handled other ways. Also, if you have items for the Friday notes, please write these items up, send them in, or email them to rosie@radiowire.net (call to let me know you have emailed please). I don’t mind doing a little editing and rewording, but the bulk of the item should be outlined with details.