Friday, December 16, 2016


Friday Newsletter 12-16-16

THE WEEK AHEAD:
Mon - Principal’s Bonus Dress Down Day        
Tues -  Principal’s Bonus Dress Down Day
          1st/2nd grades Polar Express Day
          Father Pat’s Christmas Pizza Lunch
Wed – Dress Down in Red/Green Day
          End of Second Quarter
          2nd Grade Christmas play - 1:15 pm
          Classroom Christmas Parties – 1:30 pm
          Parish Penance Service – 7:00 pm
Thurs – NO SCHOOL – Christmas Break
Fri -    NO SCHOOL – Christmas Break

CHRISTMAS GIFTS: This year, students will be exchanging gifts within the classroom. Girls should buy for girls and boys buy for boys – with the value of the gift being $5. PLEASE SEND IN YOUR CHILD’S GIFT BY TUESDAY, SO WE KNOW THAT EACH STUDENT HAS ONE TO SHARE. They will exchange their gifts at the Christmas party this Wed., Dec. 21st, with parties scheduled to begin at 1:30 pm. We will also have a special visitor that morning around 9:00 am! Room parents – we count on you to make our parties a success – providing for games & refreshments. There is a room parent list at the end of these notes for your convenience.

PRINCIPAL’S GOOD CHEER! Mr. Vandike is just full of Christmas cheer this year, so as a Christmas gift to the students & staff, he is giving two bonus dress down days – on Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday is a dress down in red & green day. THANK YOU MR. VANDIKE!

FATHER PAT & PIZZA: What do they have in common, you ask?? As a Christmas gift to the students and staff, Father Pat is ordering in pizza, chips, and a sweet treat for lunch on Tuesday. All students, including students who normally bring a sack lunch, are invited to eat pizza with Father that day. THANK YOU SO MUCH, FATHER PAT – WE ARE ALL LOOKING FORWARD TO TUESDAY!!!
  
PK/K/1st/2nd PARENTS: If you are planning on attending the 4:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass, and would like your child to be part of the Nativity during the reading, please send a note to the office. Father Pat would like to have some little ones act out the Nativity, much as they did at the school program.

SANTA STORE: The students had a great time shopping at the Santa Store on Tuesday. Many thanks to all who sent in donations or helped in any way. We especially want to thank our “Santa’s elves” who helped with shopping and wrapping all those gifts – Theresa Berendzen, Debbie Schulte, Debbie Klindt, Danen Horseman, Tracey Backes, Elijah Whittle, Alvina Sestak, Cindy McKenna, and Jonie Lage. Also thanks to Chistina Eickhoff, who was coordinator of this event.

AFTER CHRISTMAS SALES: When you’re out, picking up the bargains after Christmas, watch for cheap gift bags. We had so many donated this year, but once again ran out. Any and all sizes needed. Also, be watching for Santa Store items, especially dad and older brother gifts. If you buy, and don’t want to store until next year, go ahead and send bags/items in, we will be glad to store it until next year! Thanks so much!

THE MARY’S HOME CHRISTMAS PARADE is THIS Saturday, December 17th, after the 5:00 pm Mass.  The parade begins at 6:30 pm, and the floats will be lining up at the KC ball field around 6:00 pm. If you go to 5:00 pm Mass, your child can still ride the float, but you may consider carpooling kids together because it may be harder to get in with so many vehicles congregating. So far, we have approximately 25 children riding, with several offers to chaperone. IF YOUR CHILD WANT TO THROW CANDY, PLEASE SEND SOME ALONG. Parents – please use your discretion regarding the cold and bad weather and putting your child on the float. If the weather becomes too bad on Saturday afternoon, OLOS School will withdraw from the parade, and you will be contacted through Option C Thank you for your support!!

THE ELDON PARADE went very well with much fun and fellowship. Our Lady of the Snows float won FIRST PLACE! Thanks to all who participated and a special thanks to Jay Harms for all his hard work and hospitality!

ITALIAN FEAST NEWS: We are right at the door of Christmas, and before you know it, we will all be coming together for the Italian Feast fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 4th. In today’s folder, you should find two flyers for posting, a letter to parents, and an envelope with tickets to sell for this event. If you need additional tickets or copies, please notify the office. Each student is asked to bring in an item for their classroom basket valued at $5 or more no later than Jan. 20th. Class basket themes are as follows:
PK – Family Fun Night
K – “Frozen” – the movie (anything to do with movie)
1/2 – Missouri Lottery
3/4 – Camping
5/6 – Baking
7/8 – Beach Bums

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! The H & S is looking for someone to train with Nancy this year, to be the manager in the kitchen for the Italian Feast next year. Two people could do this as co-managers. The ordering of groceries for the Feast would not necessarily be part of this position. Please pray over this opportunity to share your talents and management skills and contact Mr. Vandike with your offer to help.

CHRISTMAS EVE CHILDREN’S MASS CHOIR PRACTICE: The second practice will be Thursday, December 22nd from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the choir loft of church. If you missed the first practice, no worries, just come on Thursday and join in!

PARISH PENANCE SERVICE: Reminder to all – Penance Service, Wednesday evening, 12/21, at 7:00 pm. All second graders plan on coming to the Penance Service to watch.

OLOS SCHOOL IS SPONSORING A SHILOH DANCE ON JANUARY 21, 2017. Tickets will be sold at the door. Make plans now to help out and/or attend. Work sign-up sheets were sent home last week. If you would be able to help out, and didn’t return yours, contact the office or Ashely Groose.

BALL SCORES: The JV Girls took a loss against St. Peter last night, with a final score of 14 - 21 – a good game! The JV Boys won their game against St. George, Linn, with a final score of 50-35. Way to go boys!

FOOD DRIVE: Congratulations to the 5th/6th & 7th/8th grade classes, on winning the dress down day, for most cans collected by average.  We collected a total of 345 items for local food banks! Good job students (and parents!) Mr. V will assign a day in January when these four classes may dress down.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Sat., Dec. 17 – Mary’s Home Christmas Parade
Sat., Jan 21 – Shiloh Fundraising Dance
Sat., Jan. 28 – Catholic Schools Week Mass – 5:00 pm
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 – 8th Grade Graduation – 5:00 pm Mass

This will be the last Friday folder/notes for 2016. We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS. May the love and peace of the Christmas season find a place in your home & hearts! God’s blessings to you all!

After the three days next week, we will see you all back on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.

Please return your folder on MONDAY.





Friday, December 9, 2016


Friday Newsletter 12-9-16


THE WEEK AHEAD: FOOD DRIVE!!
Sat -   Eldon Christmas Parade – 3:00 pm
Sun -   Set-up Santa Store after 10:00 Mass
Mon -                     
Tues – Santa Store
          Art’s Pest Control visits 1st-5th grades
          Italian Feast Mtg – 6:30 – computer lab
Wed
Thurs – All School Mass (3/4 Ministry)
          JV Boys BBall @ St. Stanislaus – 6:00 pm (vs. St. George)
          JV Girls BBall @ St. Peter, JC – 7:00 pm (vs. St. Peter)
Fri -    Dress Down Day

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Thanks to all who attended, sent in cookies, and helped with the Christmas program in any way. It was a huge success with a great crowd in attendance. Thanks especially to Mrs. Pleus and students for a job well done!

SANTA STORE: The Santa Store is scheduled for this Tuesday, December 13th. Gift items are still needed. Help is also needed to set up the Santa Store on Sunday, December 11th, after the 10:00 am Mass. Thank you for your support!

GIFT TAGS for the Santa Store were in last week’s folder. If you have not already done so, please help your child fill these out for up to five people they wish to shop for and return no later than this Monday, December 12th.

PK/K PARENTS: If you are planning on attending the 4:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass, and would like your child to be part of the Nativity during the reading, please send a note to the office. Father Pat would like to have some little ones act out the Nativity, much as they did at the school program. Please contact the office if your child would like to participate.

MAKE THE SWITCH! We will be serving the taco soup meal (originally scheduled for Dec. 14) on Tuesday, Dec. 13, and serving the corn dog meal on December 14th.

CHRISTMAS PARADE FLOAT NEWS:
The Eldon Christmas Parade is at 3:00 pm tomorrow, Saturday, December 10th. Lineup is at 2:00 pm on Second Street, behind the high school gym. There is a map of the parade route at the end of these notes for your convenience. We have approximately 12 students signed up to ride. PLEASE BRING CANDY TO THROW! Jay Harms is inviting all riders and families to his home for a pre-parade hot dog luncheon at 12:00 noon. If you would be able to join them, just give Jay a call for directions 573-746-0226. More information may be found on our Facebook page.

The Mary’s Home Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 17th, after the 5:00 pm Mass.  The parade begins at 6:30 pm, and the floats will be lining up at the KC ball field around 6:00 pm. If you go to 5:00 pm Mass, your child can still ride the float, but you may consider carpooling kids together because it may be harder to get in with so many vehicles congregating. So far, we have approximately 22 children riding, with several offers to chaperone. If your child wants to ride, please send a note to the office. Also – we will need donations of candy to throw. Please send to school office. Thanks to those who sent in already and thank you for your support!

CHRISTMAS CLASS PARTIES are scheduled for Wednesday, December 21, at 1:30 pm. We count on our wonderful room parents to make our classroom parties a success. A copy of the room parent list is on the reverse side of the Student Council flyer in today’s folder.
  
CHRISTMAS GIFTS: This year, students will be exchanging gifts within the classroom. Girls should buy for girls and boys buy for boys – with the value of the gift being $5. They will exchange their gifts at the Christmas party on Wed., Dec. 21st. We will also have a special visitor that morning around 9:00 am!

LUNCH NOTICE: For students purchasing daily lunches: Students may choose a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in lieu of the main entrée if they have a note from home. They must bring a note on the day that the substitution is desired and must present it to the classroom teacher first thing in the morning. Please note that the “main entrée” is the protein item. For example, if our meal is vegetable soup with grilled cheese & string cheese, the substitution would be for the cheese sandwich & string cheese, not for the vegetable soup.

PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT: If you are interested in enrolling your child in preschool after Christmas, please contact the school office as soon as possible. We have three openings available, on a first come, first served basis. We need plenty of time before we break for Christmas to make room adjustments and process paperwork – please no last-minute requests!

ITALIAN FEAST NEWS: The next Italian Feast meeting will be December 13th at 6:30 in the computer lab. We will pack up the Santa Store during this meeting. Each student is asked to bring in an item for their classroom basket valued at $5 or more no later than Jan. 20th. Class basket themes are as follows:
PK – Family Fun Night
K – “Frozen” – the movie (anything to do with movie)
1/2 – Missouri Lottery
3/4 – Camping
5/6 – Baking
7/8 – Beach Bums

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT! This week, when our Preschoolers and Kindergartners were getting their lunch at McDonalds, an anonymous man paid for lunch for all the students! How generous! Please pray for this anonymous person of good cheer! The students were then able to enjoy a dessert with the money they would have used for lunch. Any leftover parent money will be donated to a worthy cause.

BALL SCORES! The JV Girls won their home game on Monday, against St. Joe, Westphalia, with a score of 26-18 – a good game! The JV boys lost their game, after good effort, against St. Peter, JC Blue, with a score of 25-32. Keep up the spirit Cougars!

BULLETIN BOARD THANKS! If you pay attention when you’re around school, you have surely noticed our great school bulletin board near the office. We have Stacy Schrimpf to thank for these wonderful creations! Though Stacy no longer has a child in OLOS School, she continues to bless us with her creative talents. Please thank her if you see her out and about!

 ARTS PEST CONTROL will give a presentation on December 13th to students in grades 1st through 5th. Students will actually get to sample a chocolate covered ant, if they would like, and with their parent’s permission. YUMMY OR YUCKY – THEY WILL DECIDE!

OLOS SCHOOL IS ALSO SPONSORING A SHILOH DANCE ON JANUARY 21, 2017. Tickets will be sold at the door. Make plans now to help out and/or attend.

PRO-LIFE ACITIVTIES: Monday, December 12 – Empty Manger Scene & Christmas Caroling at Planned Parenthood in Columbia, 5:30 – 6:30 pm – hot chocolate, cookies, & fellowship; Wednesday, December 14 – Nativity Scene at the Capitol and Christmas Program & Carols.


MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Sat., Dec. 10 – Eldon Christmas Parade
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 – 8th Grade Graduation – 5:00 pm Mass


Please return your folder on MONDAY.


Friday, December 2, 2016


Friday Newsletter 12-2-16

THE WEEK AHEAD:
Mon - JV Girls BBall @ HOME – 8:00 pm
          (vs. St. Joe, Westphalia – COME CHEER!!!
Tues –  St. Nicholas
          PK & Prayer Pal Baby Shower for Jesus – to benefit pro-life/crisis pregnancy cause
            JV Boys BBall @ HOME – 8:00 pm
          (vs. St. Peter, JC Blue) – COME CHEER!!!
Wed – 7/8 Field trip to KOMUTV & lab
Thurs – All School Mass (5/6 Ministry)
          Immaculate Conception – Holy Day of Obligation
          PK & K to Candy Cane Hunt & Library
Fri -    Dress Down Day

CHRISTMAS PLAY – AFTER SECOND MASS THIS SUNDAY! Please have your child come to the school cafeteria after second Mass (Mass is at 10:00 am) to get ready for the play. The only exception to this would be for the preschoolers – who need to go to their classroom. Remember – all students not in costume should wear their Sunday best/school dress code – NO JEANS! Hope to see a big turnout on Sunday!

HOMEMADE COOKIES/CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: We asked all school families send in two dozen homemade cookies to serve as refreshments for the school Christmas program. IF YOU DID NOT SEND YOURS ON FRIDAY YOU MAY BRING THEM TO THE PLAY!  

SANTA STORE: The Santa Store is scheduled for Tuesday, December 13th. We are in need of volunteers to be “Santa’s elves” – wrapping presents & helping students shop. Please let Rosie know if you can help out. Thanks to Dianne Goetz, Debbie Schulte, Christina Eickhoff, Danen Horseman, & Tracey Backes for volunteering – but we need a few more! WE ALSO REALLY NEED MORE ITEMS! Please send in any you may have accumulated/purchased and any giftbags you may have. Help is also needed to set up the Santa Store on Sunday, December 11th, after the 10:00 am Mass. Thank you for your support!

CHRISTMAS PARADE FLOAT NEWS:
The Eldon Christmas Parade is at 3:00 pm next Saturday, December 10th. Lineup is at 2:00 pm on Second Street, behind the high school gym. There is a map of the parade route at the end of these notes for your convenience. We have approximately 10 students signed up to ride this float, but if you still want your child to ride, just send a note to the office. Jay Harms is inviting all riders and families to his home for a pre-parade hot dog luncheon at 12:00 noon. If you would be able to join them, just give Jay a call for directions 573-746-0226. More information may be found on our Facebook page.

The Mary’s Home Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 17th, after the 5:00 pm Mass.  The parade begins at 6:30 pm, and the floats will be lining up at the KC ball field around 6:00 pm. If you go to 5:00 pm Mass, your child can still ride the float, but you may consider carpooling kids together because it may be harder to get in with so many vehicles congregating. So far, we have approximately 22 children riding, with several offers to chaperone. If your child wants to ride, please send a note to the office. Also – we will need donations of candy to throw. Please send to school office. Thanks to those who sent in already and thank you for your support!

GIFT TAGS for the Santa Store are in today’s folder. Please help your child fill these out for up to five people they wish to shop for and return no later than Monday, December 12th – but the sooner the better!

CHRISTMAS GIFTS: This year, students will be exchanging gifts within the classroom. Girls should buy for girls and boys buy for boys – with the value of the gift being $5. They will exchange their gifts at the Christmas party on Wed., Dec. 21st. We will also have a special visitor that morning around 9:00 am!

TIS THE SEASON TO GIVE…The Student Council will be sponsoring a food drive from December 12th through December 19th. There will be a contest to see which classroom donates the most. Class size will be taken into consideration and we will go by the average. Students in the winning classroom will receive a bonus dress down day. So show your CHRISTMAS SPIRIT and GIVE!

 BABY SHOWER FOR JESUS: On Tuesday, the preschoolers and Brittany Massman will be sponsoring a baby shower for Jesus, to benefit the pro-life cause. They have invited their big pals (8th graders) to help them celebrate the birth of Jesus by bringing a baby item. Though they will be having their own little party, they invite anyone who would like to donate to send a gift in – all in support of life!

PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT: If you are interested in enrolling your child in preschool after Christmas, please contact the school office as soon as possible. We have three openings available, on a first come, first served basis. We need plenty of time before we break for Christmas to make room adjustments and process paperwork – please no last-minute requests!

ITALIAN FEAST NEWS: The next Italian Feast meeting will be December 13th at 6:30 in the computer lab. We will pack up the Santa Store during this meeting. Each student is asked to bring in an item for their classroom basket valued at $5 or more no later than Jan. 20th. Class basket themes are as follows:
PK – Family Fun Night
K – “Frozen” – the movie (anything to do with movie)
1/2 – Missouri Lottery
3/4 – Camping
5/6 – Baking
7/8 – Beach Bums

BALLGAMES: We host basketball games on Monday and Tuesday evening this week. Parents of players – please find the work schedule for these two nights enclosed in the folder today. WE INVITE ALL TO COME CHEER THE COUGARS ON TO VICTORY – THE GIRLS @ 8:00 pm ON MONDAY NIGHT & THE BOYS @ 8:00 pm ON TUESDAY NIGHT!

LATE BREAKING BALL SCORES! Our teams showed great effort last night, with tell-tale scores! The JV girls lost a close one against I. C., JC, with a score of 26-22. The JV boys played two consecutive games last night, winning the first one, with a score of 41-26 against Trinity Lutheran. They also won their second game against I. C., JC, with a final score of 40-16. Way to go Cougars!

 ARTS PEST CONTROL will give a presentation on December 13th to students in grades 1st through 5th. Students will actually get to sample a chocolate covered ant, if they would like, and with their parent’s permission. YUMMY OR YUCKY – THEY WILL DECIDE!

NCYC NEW YEARS EVE SHILOH DANCE: Please see insert in today’s folder. Tickets are for sale now. You may request tickets from Rosie, from Christy Evers (418-9747) or from any NCYC youth.

OLOS SCHOOL IS ALSO SPONSORING A SHILOH DANCE ON JANUARY 21, 2017. Tickets will be sold at the door. Make plans now to help out and/or attend.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8: National Night of Prayer for the Unborn, St. Andrew, Holts Summit. Program begins after 7:00 pm Mass (Holy Day of Obligation). Program will begin at 8:00 pm and end at midnight @ 400 St. Andre Dr., Holts Summit. Each hour has a unique prayer for the unborn and our country.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
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 – 8th Grade Graduation – 5:00 pm Mass


Please return your folder on MONDAY