Friday Newsletter 11-20-2020

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Mon –  

Tues –     School Spirit Dress Down Day

Wed –     NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break

Thu –      NO SCHOOL – Happy Thanksgiving!

Fri         NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break

MID-TERM PROGRESS REPORTS: Today in the folder you will find your child’s midterm report or sign-off sheet. Students in K/1 should receive a paper copy and students’ reports for Grades 2-8 may be found on the family portal, www.factsmgt.com, using our school code (OLS-MO), and your individual username and password. Please sign & return the enclosed report/form on Monday. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the classroom teacher. 2^nd Grade Parents – please note the transition of your reports from paper copy to the portal this term.

MORNING DROP-OFF: Please make every effort to drop off your child before 7:40 in the morning. The school day begins at 7:45, after which students are counted absent or tardy. Drop off time is officially listed in the handbook through 7:45 am, but to ensure that students are counted and with their class by 7:45 am, we ask that they are dropped off just a few minutes earlier. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for the next Home & School meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 6:00 pm.  

CHANGE OF DATE: FANTASY NIGHT PLANNING MEETING is scheduled for Wednesday, December 2nd at 6:00 pm. All parishioners/school families/interested parties are welcome & encouraged to attend. This fundraiser will replace our Mexican Feast this spring. Topics covered will be timing of this fundraiser, possibility of hosting a virtual event, cost of tickets, food, etc.

ADOPTING TWO FAMILIES: OLOS School will again be adopting two families through the same organization as last year, Hope for Christmas – Jefferson City, We ask that families participate in this instead of the class gift exchange. Please refer to flyer for more information.

WRAPPING PATER & TAPE: Classrooms will be needing wrapping paper, bags & tissue paper, and scotch tape to do their gift wrapping for the adopted families. We thank you for any donation you can make.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK PLANNING MEETING: We will have a CSW planning meeting December 3 @ 5:30 pm. All are invited to come and share their ideas. 

FREE MEALS FOR ALL STUDENTS EXTENDED– OFFICIAL PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Effective Monday, September 21, ALL students at Our Lady of the Snows School will be able to receive FREE lunch through DESE Seamless Summer Option and the USDA. The free meals will be available through the end of the school year. If your child does not attend OLOS School, you may request to pick up a free lunch for any child age 1 to 18. If you wish to order meals for children not enrolled in OLOS School, you will need to contact Carla Morris before 8:15 daily at 573-498-3574 to request the meals. Meal pickup will be at 11:30 am at the side parking lot nearest the kitchen (below M. H. bank). If you have any questions, please call the office at 573-498-3574. Thank you.

ALL FAMILIES returning their 20-21 Friday folder (The Heavens Declare the Glory of the Lord) by Tuesday, Nov. 24, with any needed paperwork completed, will be placed in a drawing for a bonus dress down pass for students in their family.

CLEARANCE – new, reduced price - 1-5 gal “Mango Twist” Laundry Detergent, with pump - $30; Call or send a note to the office if you would like to purchase.

Due to the Thanksgiving Break/short week, there will be no folder going home on Tuesday, Nov. 24^th. Because of this, we would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Blessed Thanksgiving! 

Friday Newsletter (on Thursday) 11-12-20

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Mon –  Staff CPR Skills Test – 3:30-4:30 pm

Tues –

Wed – All School Mass – 8:00 am (Staff Ministry)

Thu –  School Mass-8:00 am (Staff Ministry)

Fri     Progress Reports Available

        Dress Down Day

MORNING DROP-OFF: Please make every effort to drop off your child before 7:40 in the morning. The school day begins at 7:45, after which students are counted absent or tardy. Drop off time is officially listed in the handbook through 7:45 am, but to ensure that students are counted and with their class by 7:45 am, we ask that they are dropped off just a few minutes earlier. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

HOME & SCHOOL MEETING: Please see enclosed summary of meeting.

FANTASY NIGHT PLANNING MEETING is scheduled for Tuesday, December 1^st at 6:00 pm. All parishioners/school families/interested parties are welcome & encouraged to attend. This fundraiser will replace our Mexican Feast this spring. Topics covered will be timing of this fundraiser, possibility of hosting a virtual event, cost of tickets, food, etc.

ADOPTING TWO FAMILIES: OLOS School will again be adopting two families through the same organization as last year, Hope for Christmas – Jefferson City, We ask that families participate in this instead of the class gift exchange. Please refer to flyer sent home/emailed previously. (Side note – Family A Boy 6 yr old – size 8.5 shoe – mistakenly listed as 15.5).

CHRISTMAS THEMES: During December students will have another week of daily dress themes, including tacky Christmas gear day (ugly/ridiculous sweater, shirt), Christmas sock day, red & green explosion day, holiday hat/headwear day, and PJ day. Please refer to the OLOS online calendar for more details.

VOLLEYBALL UNIFORMS – please turn in. Thank you!

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK PLANNING MEETING: We will have a CSW planning meeting December 3 @ 5:30 pm. All are invited to come and share their ideas. 

FREE MEALS FOR ALL STUDENTS EXTENDED– OFFICIAL PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Effective Monday, September 21, ALL students at Our Lady of the Snows School will be able to receive FREE lunch through DESE Seamless Summer Option and the USDA. The free meals will be available through the end of the school year. If your child does not attend OLOS School, you may request to pick up a free lunch for any child age 1 to 18. If you wish to order meals for children not enrolled in OLOS School, you will need to contact Carla Morris before 8:15 daily at 573-498-3574 to request the meals. Meal pickup will be at 11:30 am at the side parking lot nearest the kitchen (below M. H. bank). If you have any questions, please call the office at 573-498-3574. Thank you.

INFLUENZA VACCINE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR EVERYONE: taken from document dated 9/23/20 the Missouri Center for Public Health Excellence…the CDC states that “for the upcoming influenza season, the influenza vaccine will be paramount to reduce the impact of respiratory illnesses in the population and resulting burdens on the healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic.” The co-existence of COVID-19 and influenza may cause high numbers of absenteeism. With these things in mind, we strongly recommend influenza vaccination for all who can medically receive it.

EXTRA ITEMS – CLEARANCE! 1-5 gal “Mango Twist” Laundry Detergent, with pump - $35; Call or send a note to the office if you would like to purchase.

 

ENJOY YOUR THREE DAY WEEKEND, STUDENTS!

Remember to send your folder back in on Monday.

Good luck to all deer hunters. Be safe!

 

 

Friday Newsletter 11-6-2020

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Sat – Pork Steak Dinner Fundraiser – serving from 11-6

Mon –  

Tues – Home & School Mtg – 6:00 pm

Wed – Prayer/Pledge @ the Flagpole–7:45 am

         for Veterans’ Day

         Dress Down in Red/White/Blue (no camo), but dress appropriately for Mass

         All School Mass–8:00 am (2/3 Ministry)

Thu – School Mass-8:00 am (2/3 Ministry)

         Volunteer Thanksgiving Meal – 10:50 am

         Midquarter

Fri –   NO SCHOOL – Teacher Prof. Dev.

        

 HEALTH SCREENINGS: The Miller Co. Health nurses were here early this week for screenings. If there were any concerns for your child, you will find a note in todays’ folder. If you have any questions, please call the office.

PORK STEAK FUNDRAISER: Even if you didn’t sign up, there’s still many opportunities to help. Contact Barb Adrian to find out where help is most needed or just show up when you are able! Thanks for your help in making this fundraiser a success!

HOME & SCHOOL MEETING: Our 2^nd Home & School meeting for the year will be this Tuesday, November 10^th at 6:00 pm. Please, all parents, plan on attending. We need your support and ideas! You will receive a bonus dress down pass for your child just for attending! Please, due to the pandemic, we ask that no children attend. Social distancing and use of masks will be required to enter the building.

ADOPTING TWO FAMILIES: OLOS School will again be adopting two families through the same organization as last year, Hope for Christmas – Jefferson City, We ask that families participate in this instead of the class gift exchange. Please see enclosed flyer or refer to email sent out earlier this week.

CHRISTMAS THEMES: During December students will have another week of daily dress themes, including tacky Christmas gear day (ugly/ridiculous sweater, shirt), Christmas sock day, red & green explosion day, holiday hat/headwear day, and PJ day. Please refer to the OLOS online calendar for more details.

THANKS FOR THE DONATION! Many thanks to local resident, Brenda Grother, who showed up at our doors out of the blue last week with a big box full of new donations – copy paper, art supplies, bags, cups, masks, - along with a generous monetary gift. Please pray for Brenda and her intentions. We appreciate it so very much!   

NOVEMBER RAFFLE WINNERS: Congratulations to out two lucky winners, Dave Brettschneider & Katie Kempker!

VOLLEYBALL UNIFORMS – please turn in. Thank you!

MORNING DROP-OFF: Please make every effort to drop off your child before 7:40 in the morning. The school day begins at 7:45, after which students are counted absent. Drop off time is officially listed in the handbook through 7:45 am, but to ensure that students are counted and with their class by 7:45 am, we ask that they are dropped off just a few minutes earlier. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

 FREE MEALS FOR ALL STUDENTS EXTENDED– OFFICIAL PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: Effective Monday, September 21, ALL students at Our Lady of the Snows School will be able to receive FREE lunch through DESE Seamless Summer Option and the USDA. The free meals will be available through the end of the school year. If your child does not attend OLOS School, you may request to pick up a free lunch for any child age 1 to 18. If you wish to order meals for children not enrolled in OLOS School, you will need to contact Carla Morris before 8:15 daily at 573-498-3574 to request the meals. Meal pickup will be at 11:30 am at the side parking lot nearest the kitchen (below M. H. bank). If you have any questions, please call the office at 573-498-3574. Thank you.