OLOS SCHOOL OFFICE: October 2016

Thursday, October 27, 2016

Friday Newsletter 10-27-65

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Sun First Reconciliation Workshop – begins with 10:00 am Mass

Mon - HALLOWEEN

Dress Down in Orange/Black

Halloween Party & Parade – begin @ 1:30 pm

Tues – ALL SAINTS DAY

ALL SCHOOL MASS (5/6 Ministry)

Open Gym (basketball) 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Thurs – Student Council Mtg – 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Fri - Dress Down Day

HALLOWEEN PARTIES/ROOM PARENTS: We count on our room parents to provide games, snacks, and drinks for our three classrooms parties each year – Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day. The “Walk” on Halloween will begin at 1:30 pm. All students are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes for the walk, but please no scary or gory outfits that might frighten the younger students! Thanks to the businesses/people that “treat” our students on the walk – The Corner Market, M. H. Bank, OLOS Credit Union, Father Pat, and others…

ALL SAINTS DAY – TUESDAY: ALL SCHOOL STAFF will be attending Mass on Tuesday, All Saints Day, a Holy Day of Obligation. If you bring your child after 7:45 am, please bring them directly to the Church, as all doors to the school will be locked.

VIRTUS TRAINING: OLOS Parish will have a local Virtus training class on Mon. Nov 7 at 6:30 in the parish meeting room (annex). This is a great opportunity for all new school parents, anyone involved in sports, classroom parents, parents going to Washington D. C. on the pro-life trip, and anyone working with children to attend this required class. To register, go to diojeffcity.org, scroll down, click on “Office of Child & Youth Protection”, and follow the prompts.

OPEN GYM: The 6-8 boys and 7-8 girls will have open gym each Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

NEEDED: 5 flat screen computer monitors in good working condition for computer lab, no size restrictions. Contact Mr. V if you would like to donate.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: The Christmas program is scheduled for Sun., Dec. 4^th, after the 10:00 am Mass. IF YOU KNOW NOW THAT YOUR FAMILY CANNOT ATTEND, PLEASE LET MR. VANDIKE KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, AS PARTS ARE BEING ASSIGNED NOW.

VOLLEYBALL GIRLS; Please return your uniforms in a bag marked with your name on it. We will keep these in the office for you until sports picture day – November 16^th.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Italian Feast – Feb. 4, 2017. We will need person(s) to train with Nancy in the kitchen this year to fill her spot the following year. Also, we need person(s) to take over this fundraiser in general. Silent Auction items will once again be needed. Watch holiday sales for things that would make good auction items – as each family is expected to donate towards the auction. This will all be discussed at the H & S meeting on November 10^th.

REMINDER TO PARENTS OF STUDENTS BRINGING LUNCHES FROM HOME: Please see that your child’s lunch has everything they need for their meal – DRINKS, plates, utensils, condiments, napkins. The lunch program cannot afford to supply these things if the student is not buying the daily lunch.

SHIRT ORDERS: Tammy Love contacted the office and wanted all parents to know that she has placed the final order for spirit, polo, & hoodies for the season. Due to exorbitant shipping costs, Tammy will revert back to only ordering two times per year. She wants to assure you that you will receive your orders very soon. Even though we will only be offering orders twice yearly, Tammy still has plenty of in stock polos, spirit shirts, and hoodies. To find out if she has what you need, just give her a call in the evening @ 498-3389. All questions about orders/apparel in stock should be directed to her, not the office. Also, Tammy tells us that Reading Counts shirts will be done shortly, so ask your child how close he/she is to 75 points.

HOME & SCHOOL MEETING: We will have a Home & School meeting for all school parents on Thursday, November 10^th, beginning @ 6:00 pm, with a carry-in dinner. Fundraising – Fantasy Night & Italian Feast will be discussed. This will be THE meeting to attend to discuss any Fantasy Night or Italian Feast planning, as we are losing several families (due to their last child graduating this year) that we heavily depend on for fundraising efforts.

CALLING ALL INTERESTED IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK: There will be a CSW planning meeting on Monday, November 14^th, in the school cafeteria at 6:30 pm. CSW begins on Jan. 28, 2017, with the 5:00 pm Mass. We would like anyone interested and/or anyone with good ideas to come to the meeting to help plan this celebration of our faith! All welcome!

PROPANE THAT PAYS… This is the time of year when many people like to fill propane tanks or prepay. If you are or would like to be a customer of Capital Energy Co, contact them and please mention that you are a member of OLOS parish. The parish receives a percentage for every gallon the customer buys.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

Sun., Oct. 30 – First Reconciliation Workshop – begins with 10:00 am Mass

Mon., Oct 31 – Halloween Parties & Parade – 1:30 pm

Mon., Nov. 7 – Virtus training – 6:30 pm, OLOS meeting rm

Sun., Dec. 4 – Christmas Program – after 10:00 am Mass

Sat., Dec. 17 – Mary’s Home Christmas Parade

Sat., Jan. 28 – Catholic Schools Week Mass – 5:00 pm

Sat., Jan 21 – Shiloh Fundraising Dance

Sat., Feb. 4 – Italian Feast/Silent Auction

Sat., May 6 – Preschool Graduation – 5:00 pm Mass

Sun., May 7 – First Eucharist – 10:00 am Mass

Sat., May 13 – 8^th Grade Graduation – 5:00 pm Mass

Please return your folder on MONDAY.

GOOD LUCK THIS WEEKEND TO ALL OF OUR

YOUTH DEER HUNTERS! BE SAFE! HAVE A GREAT THREE-DAY WEEKEND EVERYONE & A

FUN HALLOWEEN ON MONDAY!

Friday, October 21, 2016

Friday Newsletter 10-21-16

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Sat 4-6 Volleyball @ St. Peter, JC - 10:00 am (vs. St. Peter, JC, White)

JV Girls Catholic Bowl – Game #1: 10:00 am @ Helias – old gym (vs. St. Francis)

Mon - 3/4 Field Trip to J. C.

Tues – Fire Dept. Tours

Open Gym (basketball) 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Thurs – ALL SCHOOL MASS (7/8 Ministry)

Preschool Halloween Party 2-3 pm

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES – begin @ 3:30 PM

Fri - NO SCHOOL

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE THIS THURSDAY EVENING. Conference assignments are in today’s folder. If you cannot make your assigned time, please contact Rosie in the office. Please be prompt to your conference(s). Time slots are 10 minutes. If you need more time, please schedule with the teacher for a later date. When you look at the schedule you will understand how staying over just a minute or two affects many others, especially in the bigger classes and those with bigger families meeting multiple deadlines.

HALLOWEEN PARTIES/ROOM PARENTS: We count on our room parents to provide games, snacks, and drinks for our three classrooms parties each year – Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day. PLEASE NOTE: Due to Halloween falling on a Monday, the preschoolers will enjoy a party and short parade to the classrooms on Thursday, Oct. 27^th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. They are invited to walk with us around town on Monday, the 31^st as well, but MUST HAVE A PARENT WITH THEM AND ALSO FILL OUT A PERMISSION FORM FOR THEM. The “Walk” on Halloween will begin at 1:30 pm. All students are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes for the walk, but please no scary or gory outfits that might frighten the younger students! Thanks to the businesses/people that “treat” our students on the walk.

THE JV LADY COUGARS:The girls lost their game last night, with set scores of 25-15 (win), 22-25 (loss), and 11-20 (loss) to St. Martin’s last night. Good luck to these Lady Cougars, who will face St. Francis Xavier, Taos, in the Catholic Bowl at 10:00 am on Saturday. If they win, they will play again on Saturday at 7:00 pm at the Helias Fieldhouse. We know that you will represent OLOSS well this weekend! GO LADY COUGARS!

FIRE DEPARTMENT FIELD TRIP: The entire school will get to go across the road to visit the Cole Co. Fire Protection District volunteer fire department on Tuesday, October 25^th. October is National Fire Prevention Month. If you have not already filled out the permission form (sent home last Friday), another is in today’s folder. This will be the second and final attempt for permission to attend.

BOX TOPS: Please send in all Box Tops that you may be accumulating by Monday or Tuesday. Gina Adrian is in charge of this program, and will be submitting those for the November 1 deadline. Thanks to Gina and to all who clip and send the Box Tops in. Remember, they are worth 10 cents each and can add up quickly if all participate.

OPEN GYM: The 6-8 boys and 7-8 girls will have open gym each Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

Sun., Oct. 30 – First Reconciliation Workshop – begins with 10:00 am Mass

Mon., Oct 31 – Halloween Parties & Parade – 1:30 pm

Mon., Nov. 7 – Virtus training – 6:30 pm, OLOS meeting rm

Sun., Dec. 4 – Christmas Program – after 10:00 am Mass

Sat., Dec. 17 – Mary’s Home Christmas Parade

Sat., Jan. 28 – Catholic Schools Week Mass – 5:00 pm

Sat., Jan 21 – Shiloh Fundraising Dance

Sat., May 6 – Preschool Graduation – 5:00 pm Mass

Sun., May 7 – First Eucharist – 10:00 am Mass

Sat., May 13 – 8^th Grade Graduation – 5:00 pm Mass

Please return your folder on MONDAY.

Try to get outside to enjoy some beautiful fall weather!

Friday, October 14, 2016

Friday Newsletter 10-14-16

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Sat 4-6 Volleyball @ Our Lady of Lourdes, Columbia - 10:00 am (vs. Our Lady Lourdes)

Mon -

Tues –

Thurs – ALL SCHOOL MASS (1/2 Ministry)

JV Volleyball @ HOME - 7:00 pm

(vs St. Martin) COME CHEER!!!

SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY

PK, 1^ST, 2^ND FIELD TRIP TO FISCHER FARMS/PARK/SAMS

Fri - SCHOOL DISMISSES @ 12:00 NOON – Lunch is served, Teacher Inservice – pm

Extended Care available

DRESS DOWN DAY

HALLOWEEN PARTIES/ROOM PARENTS: We count on our room parents to provide games, snacks, and drinks for our three classrooms parties each year – Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day. Class lists are in today’s folder for treats. PLEASE NOTE: Due to Halloween falling on a Monday, the preschoolers will enjoy a party and short parade to the classrooms on Thursday, Oct. 27^th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. They are invited to walk with us around town on Monday, the 31^st as well, but MUST HAVE A PARENT WITH THEM AND ALSO FILL OUT A PERMISSION FORM FOR THEM. The “Walk” on Halloween will begin at 1:30 pm. PERMSSION FORMS FOR THE WALK ARE IN TODAY’S FOLDER. Thanks to the businesses/people that “treat” our students on the walk.

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE ASSIGNMENTS are in today’s folder. If you cannot make your assigned time, please contact Rosie in the office. Please be prompt to your conference(s). Time slots are 10 minutes. If you need more time, please schedule with the teacher for a later date. When you look at the schedule you will understand how staying over just a minute or two affects many others, especially in the bigger classes and those with bigger families meeting multiple deadlines.

THE $10,000 FANTASY NIGHT was a great success. Many thanks to all who helped with and/or supported this event! Winners of the cash prizes are as follows:

Ticket Order	Amount Won	Name
1^st	500	Kenda & Robin Humphrey
25^th	100	Donnie & Cindy Lepper
50^th	150	Denise Lepper
65^th	100	Conrad & Ann Louise Hake
75^th	100	Mike & Susie Haeffner
90^th	100	Bryan Steele/Debbie Issenbart
100^th	500	Wes & Ange Daiprai
130^th	150	Cory & Anna Bax
150^th	150	Eric Groose
165^th	150	Liz Short/Lauren Neuner
175^th	150	Richie & Cheryl Cotton
200^th	500	Brent & Daniellle Scrivner
225^th	200	Jerry & LueAnn Hogg
250^th	200	Ultimate Lawn Care
265^th	300	Andy & Jordan Stivers
280^th	150	Andy & Kayla Groose
290^th	200	Brian & Laura Menningsen
296^th	200	Chad & Colleen Abbott
297^th	300	Mike & Kim Evers
298^th	500	Charlie & Jeanne Hammond
299^th	5500	Dave & Kathy Doerhoff
300^th	5500	Kyle Cardwell
Door Prize	100	Joe & Lori Brockman

THE STUDENT COUNCIL wishes to thank all who sent in items for our troops! It is much appreciated!

THE JV LADY COUGARS lost their game last night, with set scores of 17-25 (loss), 17-25 (loss) & 25-11 (win). A good showing! Catholic Bowl brackets/schedules are in today’s folder for next weekend. The volleyball season is coming to an end, with games through next weekend.

WORKERS FOR GAMES Thursday, Oct 20^th: “Parents of” Gate: 5:30 pm – Gracie Evers; Concession: 5:30 pm – Macy Adrian, 7:00 pm – Tori Evers; Scorekeeper: 5:30 pm – Sara Beck, 7:00 pm – Macy Adrian. If you cannot work your scheduled time, please trade with someone.

FIRE DEPARTMENT FIELD TRIP: The entire school will get to go across the road to visit the Cole Co. Fire Protection District volunteer fire department on Tuesday, October 25^th. October is National Fire Prevention Month. PLEASE FIND AND FILL OUT COMPLETELY THE ENCLOSED FIELD TRIP FORM AND RETURN ON MONDAY (Yes, another one! J).

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

Sun., Oct. 30 – First Reconciliation Workshop – begins with 10:00 am Mass

Mon., Oct 31 – Halloween Parties & Parade – 1:30 pm

Sun., Dec. 4 – Christmas Program – after 10:00 am Mass

Sat., Jan. 28 – Catholic Schools Week Mass – 5:00 pm

Sat., Jan 21 – Shiloh Fundraising Dance

Sat., May 6 – Preschool Graduation – 5:00 pm Mass

Sun., May 7 – First Eucharist – 10:00 am Mass

Sat., May 13 – 8^th Grade Graduation – 5:00 pm Mass

Please return your folder on MONDAY.

Try to get outside to enjoy some beautiful fall weather!

Friday, October 7, 2016

Friday Newsletter 10-7-16

THE WEEK AHEAD:

FALL INTO GIVING FOR OUR TROOPS – ALL WEEK

Sat OLOSS FANTASY NIGHT

4-6 Volleyball @ St. Peter, Fulton

10:00 am (vs. St. Peter, Fulton)

Mon - Columbus Day

Tues – SCHOOL PICTURE DAY – Dress up Day

Student Council meeting – 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Wed – 7^th/8^th Visit Helias High School

Thurs – ALL SCHOOL MASS (3/4 Ministry)

JV Volleyball @ St. Stanislaus, Wardsville 8:00 pm (vs St. Francis Xavier, Taos)

Fri - DRESS DOWN DAY

THE $10,000 FANTASY NIGHT is tomorrow! In preparation, all parents are asked to help out tonight (Friday) at 6:30 pm, with decorating and food prep. Work lists were sent home on Monday, but an additional copy is in today’s folder in case you didn’t get the first copy. If your name is not on the list and you are able to help, please show up and check in with Lynn Morgan. Extra help is mostly needed on the last shift, with trash and clean-up in the kitchen.

HALLOWEEN PARTIES/ROOM PARENTS: We count on our room parents to provide games, snacks, and drinks for our three classrooms parties each year – Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day. Class lists are in today’s folder for treats. PLEASE NOTE: Due to Halloween falling on a Monday, the preschoolers will enjoy a party and short parade to the classrooms on Thursday, Oct. 27^th, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. They are invited to walk with us around town on Monday, the 31^st as well, but MUST HAVE A PARENT WITH THEM AND ALSO FILL OUT A PERMISSION FORM FOR THEM. The “Walk” on Halloween will begin at 1:30 pm. PERMSSION FORMS FOR THE WALK ARE IN TODAY’S FOLDER. Thanks to the businesses/people that “treat” our students on the walk.

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE SIGN-UP is in today’s folder. Please fill out and return by Monday, October 17th.

STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS: Next week, the Student Council will be collecting items to send to our troops with their “Fall into Giving” campaign. More information may be found in today’s folder. Council members please plan on attending the meeting Tuesday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.

SCHOOL PORTRAITS: School pictures are this Tuesday, October 11^th. THIS IS A DRESS UP FOR PICTURE DAY. All sleeve and length requirements are still in force. Picture order envelopes are in today’s folder. Please return these on MONDAY, in your Friday folder. EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT ORDERING, PLEASE FILL OUT IN THE INFORMATION AT THE TOP OF THE FORM IN STEP 1 AND RETURN TO THE OFFICE. You will have the opportunity to order later, even if you do not choose to order now. If you have more than one child, and wish to make only one payment, please note specifically on each child’s envelope in whose envelope – and what grade – the payment is enclosed. Younger siblings may be photographed, but plan on being at the school office by 7:45 so that we may work your child in before the classes start coming for pictures.

HELIAS VISIT: The 7^th & 8^th graders are visiting Helias this Wednesday, Oct 12^th. Bryan Evers & Patsy Bond have graciously offered to drive the students. The students must wear regular dress code that day – no dress down. Also, remember to send money for the lunch at El Jimador. PLEASE FILL OUT AND RETURN THE PERMISSION FORMS ON MONDAY – VERY IMPORTANT!!!

WORLDWIDE DAY OF PRAYER: Children in parishes, schools, families, and Catholic organizations around the world gathered today before Jesus in Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament. This is a global day of prayer, spiritually uniting our world's children. OLOS School students participated in this call to action by praying a special rosary this morning at Church with intentions for His Holiness, Pope Francis, our Priests, and for peace in our families and in the world.

THE JV LADY COUGARS lost their game last night against IC, JC, with unreported scores. Keep your heads up ladies – you will get them next time! Good luck to the younger girls, going up against St. Peter, Fulton tomorrow!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

Sat., Oct. 8 – Fantasy Night

Sun., Oct. 30 – First Reconciliation Workshop – begins with 10:00 am Mass

Mon., Oct 31 – Halloween Parties & Parade – 1:30 pm

Sun., Dec. 4 – Christmas Program – after 10:00 am Mass

Sat., Jan. 28 – Catholic Schools Week Mass – 5:00 pm

Sat., Jan 21 – Shiloh Fundraising Dance

Sat., May 6 – Preschool Graduation – 5:00 pm Mass

Sun., May 7 – First Eucharist – 10:00 am Mass

Sat., May 13 – 8^th Grade Graduation – 5:00 pm Mass

Please return your folder on MONDAY.

Wishing you a relaxing weekend!

Good luck to all Fantasy Night ticket holders!