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!