Monday, December 18, 2017


Friday Newsletter 12-15-17


THE WEEK AHEAD:
Sat – 4-6 Girls Bball @ Honey Creek – 11:00
am (vs. St. George, Linn)
Mon
Tues
Wed – School Spirit Dress Down Day
Thur – All School Mass (7/8 Ministry)
        End of 2nd Quarter
            Classroom Christmas Parties – 1:30 pm
            Dress Down in Red & Green Day
        4-6 Girls BBall Practice – 6:15-7:30 pm
            NO AFTERNOON EXTENDED CARE
Fri -   NO SCHOOL – CHRISTMAS BREAK!!!

ROOM PARENTS: Christmas classroom parties are THIS THURSDAY, 12/21 at 1:30 PM. We count on you to make our parties a success, providing/planning for refreshments and games. A list of room parents may be found on the reverse of these notes. We are expecting a “special visitor” at 9:30 on Thursday morning!

CLASSROOM CHRISTMAS GIFTS: The students will exchange gifts within the classroom. Boys should buy for boys and girls should buy for girls. The gift should be of $5 value. Please send your gifts in to the classroom.

EXTENDED CARE FAMILIES: Please make note – there will be NO AFTERNOON EXTENDED CARE SERVICES THIS THURSDAY, December 21st, after the school Christmas parties. We realize that this was not noted on the original school calendar. However, the staff has the opportunity to visit Father Pat after we dismiss at 3:00, and we would like to be able to do that, if his health permits. Morning extended care will still be available, and you WILL NOT be charged for that service if you are a normal morning extended care family.

GUN RAFFLE: If you need additional tickets contact Josh Vandike, Jay Harms, or Greg Koetting. Mr. V’s tickets are available at the office, along with more flyers, if you need those.  The first drawing will be January 20th.

CHRISTMAS CAROLING @ CAPITOL plans have been cancelled. We just received the flyer with info. on Thursday, which is on the reverse of these notes. Perhaps some parents that work at the Truman Building or in the capitol area might be interested in attending? If you do, please report back to us, so that we may plan for next year.

ELDON CHRISTMAS PARADE: Thanks to all who showed up to ride and help alongside the float last Saturday. It is always good for our students and parents to get out there and represent Our Lady of the Snows School. Special thanks to Jay Harms, for the float, his time, and use of his vehicle & trailer.

PULL THOSE BOX TOPS! With all the Christmas baking and family meals this time of year, make sure you are pulling off those “Box Tops” from General Mills products. We are low on submissions this go around, so we would like EVERYONE to start sending those in. Look at it this way - every time you throw one away, you are throwing a dime in the trash can! Our next submission will be at the end of February.

ITALIAN FEAST THEMES: All families are asked to donate items to their child’s classroom basket in preparation for the Italian Feast/Silent Auction on Feb. 3, 2018. The items should be of at least $5 value. As an alternative, you may choose to send in money, and let the classroom teacher shop for you. Please send items in as soon as possible. Themes are as follows:
PK:           Car Cleaning Kit
K/1:         Farm Toys/Farm Animals/Horses
2:             A Day in the Park
3/4:        Game Night
5/6:         Family Fun Night
7/8:         A Day at the Spa

LOOKING AHEAD… We will not send out folders on Thursday (last day of school before break), so please remember the following for the first week of January!

Jan 2 – NO SCHOOL – Teacher Workshop
Jan 3 – SCHOOL RESUMES, School Spirit Dress Down Day
            Catholic Schools Week Planning Mtg – 6:00 pm
Jan 4 – School Board Mtg – 6:00 pm
Jan 5 – Dress Down Day, Grade Cards Issued

OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS SCHOOL STUDENTS AND STAFF WISH EVERYONE A VERY MERRY, SAFE, AND BLESSED CHRISTMAS! After school dismisses on Thursday at 3:00 pm, we will see everyone back on Wednesday, January 3rd

Thursday, December 7, 2017


Friday Newsletter 12-8-17

THE WEEK AHEAD:
Sat – 4-6 Girls BBall @ St. Joe, JC – 8:00
am (vs. Our Lady of Lourdes Gold
Eldon Christmas Parade – all riders be @
float by 4:30 pm, parade begins at 5:00
Mon
Tues – 2nd graders visit with Father for First Reconciliation practice     
Wed – First Reconciliation for 2nd Graders with parish penance service – 7:00 pm       
Thur – All School Mass (2nd Ministry)
        4-6 Girls BBall Practice – 6:15-7:30 pm
Fri -   Dress Down Day

ELDON PARADE: OLOSS will be sponsoring a float in the Eldon Parade tomorrow, Saturday, Dec 9.  Line-up begins @ 3:00 pm, and we are asking that all students/parents please meet at the float at 4:30 pm. The parade begins at 5:00 pm. All candy appreciated.

CLASSROOM CHRISTMAS GIFTS: The students will exchange gifts within the classroom again this year. Boys should buy for boys and girls should buy for girls. The gift should be of $5 value.

EXTENDED CARE FAMILIES: Please make note – there will be NO AFTERNOON EXTENDED CARE SERVICES on Thursday, December 21st, after the school Christmas parties. We realize that this was not noted on the original school calendar. However, the staff has the opportunity to go to Owensville after we dismiss at 3:00 to visit with Father Pat, and we would like to be able to do that, if his health permits. Morning extended care will still be available that morning, and you WILL NOT be charged for the morning if you are a normal morning extended care family.

MARY’S HOME CHRISTMAS PARADE: Thanks to all who showed up to ride and help alongside the float last Saturday night. It was a great evening for all and the students and parents represented Our Lady of the Snows School very well. Special thanks to Jay Harms, for the float, his time, and use of his vehicle & trailer.

SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: We had great attendance at the play on Sunday. We hope you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for all the cookies. We actually had some leftover, and are able to serve those for lunch during December. It really helps out!

SANTA STORE: Thanks so much to all who sent in gift donations and/or wrapping supplies for the store. The students absolutely LOVE this activity! Special thanks to our helpers on Tuesday – Alvina Sestak, Debbie & Russ Kempker, Elaine Kempker, Fred Whittle, Marie Massman, & Christina Eickhoff. Thanks also to the Student Council, their leaders, and Cindy McKenna, for helping set up.

PULL THOSE BOX TOPS! With all the Christmas baking and family meals this time of year, make sure you are pulling off those “Box Tops” from General Mills products. We are low on submissions this go around, so we would like EVERYONE to start sending those in. Look at it this way - every time you throw one away, you are throwing a dime in the trash can! Our next submission will be at the end of February.

GUN RAFFLE: If you need additional tickets contact Josh Vandike, Jay Harms, or Greg Koetting. Mr. V’s tickets are available at the office, along with more flyers, if you need those.

CHRISTMAS CAROLING @ CAPITOL plans for Dec. 20th are on hold until we receive more information.

ROOM PARENTS: Christmas classroom parties are planned for 1:30 PM on Thursday, December 21st. We count on you to make our parties a success, providing/planning for refreshments and games. A list of room parents may be found below. Thank you!

 JACKETS & COATS: As the weather turns cooler, please make sure that your child comes to school with a coat or jacket. We have had so many students without proper outerwear for the cooler days. We do have extra jackets at school, and students are made to wear them when needed. However, it is best if each brings their own, for hygienic reasons.

ITALIAN FEAST THEMES: All families are asked to donate items to their child’s classroom basket in preparation for the Italian Feast/Silent Auction on Feb. 3, 2018. The items should be of at least $5 value. As an alternative, you may choose to send in money, and let the classroom teacher shop for you. Please send items in as soon as possible. Themes are as follows:
PK:           Car Cleaning Kit
K/1:         Farm Toys/Farm Animals/Horses
2:             A Day in the Park
3/4:        Game Night
5/6:         Family Fun Night
7/8:         A Day at the Spa

READING COUNTS SHIRTS may be worn any day in lieu of normal dress code shirts. They do not have to be tucked in. Your child will receive a shirt when he/she has earned 75 Reading Counts points.

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.

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.

COLLECTION ENVELOPES FOR THURSDAY MASS: Each Thursday, the students have the opportunity to place their offering in the collection. If you need collection envelopes at home, please let us know & some will be sent home. We also have them available in the cafeteria for student use.

Friday, December 1, 2017


Friday, December 1, 2017


THE WEEK AHEAD:
Sat – Mary’s Home Christmas Parade – meet @
KC Ballpark after Mass – 6:00 pm,
parade begins @ 6:30 pm
Sun – OLOSS Christmas Program – after 10:00
am Mass
Mon – Student Council mtg – 3:00 – 4:00 pm
            Christmas Parade Practice – 6:30 pm
Tues - Santa Store
        Catholic Schools Week mtg – 6:00 pm
        Reading Cts end of year mtg – 7:00 pm
       
Wed - St. Nicholas Feast Day
Thur – All School Mass (3/4 Ministry)
        Christmas Parade Practice – 6:30 pm
        4-6 Girls BBall Practice – 6:15-7:30 pm
Fri -   All School Mass (Teacher Ministry)
        Holy Day of Obligation – “Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary”
Sat – Eldon Christmas Parade – all riders be @ float by 4:30 pm

MARY’S HOME CHRISTMAS PARADE is tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 2. We ask that all riders meet at the KC ball park after Mass, around 6:00 pm. The parade begins at 6:30 pm. As of today, we only were sure that there are two or three riders, so if you are able to participate and/or bring candy, it would be much appreciated.

SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: This Sunday, December 3, after the 10:00 am Mass. Your child should dress in their Sunday best or school dress code, unless the classroom teacher has otherwise indicated. ABSOLUTELY NO JEANS! All students meet after Mass in the cafeteria & parents please proceed to the gym. The only exception is the preschool class, who should all go to the classroom to get ready. Home & School officers and School Board members are asked to host the refreshments (cookies & drinks). Hope to see everyone on Sunday!

STUDENT COUNCIL MEETING, this Monday, Dec. 4th. Members will decorate for Christmas and set up the Santa Store for Tuesday. We will be finished by 4:00 pm

SANTA STORE: We have scheduled the Santa Store for this Tuesday, December 5th.  Please send in any gift items or gift bags that you may want to donate. We always need more dad and boy gifts. We need volunteers to help with bagging, wrapping, and shopping. IN FACT, WE ARE IN GREAT NEED OF VOLUNTEERS – PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE IF YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW IS ABLE TO HELP. STUDENT GIFT TAGS ARE BEING SENT HOME TODAY AND MUST BE FILLED OUT AND RETURNED ON MONDAY! Thanks for your help in making this a very fun activity for our students!

FRIDAY/HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION: On Friday, ALL SCHOOL STAFF will be attending Mass. Please, if your child is late (after 7:50 am) bring him/her directly to church, as all school doors will be locked. We will be celebrating a very special occasion along with the Holy Day. Rylie Balkenbush (4th grade) & Aliyah Talledo (6th grade) will be receiving their First Eucharist at this Mass. Their families are treating the entire school to donuts after Mass in the school cafeteria. We congratulate these girls as they reach this most important milestone in their Catholic life!

ELDON PARADE: OLOSS will also have a float in the Eldon Parade next Saturday. Line-up begins @ 3:00 pm, and we are asking that all students/parents please meet at the float at 4:30 pm. The parade begins at 5:00 pm. If your child is riding the float, please send a note back on Monday in this folder. All candy appreciated.

CHRISTMAS CAROL PRACTICE for the Eldon Parade will be on Monday & Thursday, Dec. 4th & 7th, at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Joan Doerhoff will lead these practices.
  
CLASSROOM CHRISTMAS GIFTS: The students will exchange gifts within the classroom again this year. Boys should buy for boys and girls should buy for girls. The gift should be of $5 value.

PULL THOSE BOX TOPS! With all the Christmas baking and family meals this time of year, make sure you are pulling off those “Box Tops” from General Mills products. We are low on submissions this go around, so we would like EVERYONE to start sending those in. Look at it this way - every time you throw one away, you are throwing a dime in the trash can! Our next submission will be at the end of February.

GUN RAFFLE: If you need additional tickets contact Josh Vandike, Jay Harms, or Greg Koetting. Mr. V’s tickets are available at the office, along with more flyers, if you need those.

CHRISTMAS CAROLING @ CAPITOL plans for Dec. 20th are on hold until we receive more information.

ROOM PARENTS: Christmas classroom parties are planned for 1:30 PM on Thursday, December 21st. We count on you to make our parties a success, providing/planning for refreshments and games. A list of room parents may be found below. Thank you!

JACKETS & COATS: As the weather turns cooler, please make sure that your child comes to school with a coat or jacket. We have had so many students without proper outerwear for the cooler days. We do have extra jackets at school, and students are made to wear them when needed. However, it is best if each brings their own, for hygienic reasons.

ITALIAN FEAST THEMES: All families are asked to donate items to their child’s classroom basket in preparation for the Italian Feast/Silent Auction on Feb. 3, 2018. The items should be of at least $5 value. As an alternative, you may choose to send in money, and let the classroom teacher shop for you. Please send items in as soon as possible. Themes are as follows:
PK:           Car Cleaning Kit
K/1:         Farm Toys/Farm Animals/Horses
2:             A Day in the Park
3/4:        Game Night
5/6:         Family Fun Night
7/8:         A Day at the Spa



MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Sat., Dec. 2 – Mary’s Home Christmas Parade & Food Drive – 6:30 pm, “White Country Christmas”
Sun., Dec. 3 – School Christmas Program – after 10:00 am Mass (make up dates 12/10 & 12/17)
Tues., Dec. 5 – Santa Store
Tues., Dec. 5 – Catholic Schools Wk. mtg – 6:00 pm
            - Reading Counts event planning – 7:00 pm
Sat., Dec. 9 – Eldon Christmas Parade – lineup @ 3:00 pm & parade begins @ 5:00 pm
Wed., Dec. 13 – Parish Penance Service with First Reconciliation – 7:00 pm
Wed., Dec. 20 – Christmas Caroling @ State Capitol   sponsored by Pro-Life – 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Thurs., Dec. 21 – Christmas Parties – 1:30 pm

Please return your folder on MONDAY.
Once again, good luck to all deer hunters!