Friday Newsletter 2-26-21

 

THE WEEK AHEAD:

 

Sat      OLOS Virtual Fantasy Night – 6:00 pm

Mon – Many Colored Monday

Tues – Wacky Tuesday

Wed – All School Mass –8:00 am (4^th Ministry)

       Thing 1 & Thing 2 Wednesday

Thu – School Mass – 8:00 am

       Terrific Hat Thursday

Fri -   End of Third Quarter

       Fun Sock Friday

       Stations of the Cross – 2:15 pm

PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS: We will host our annual Preschool and Kindergarten Informational meetings on Tuesday, March 23rd. This year we will be doing it a little differently. If you have a Preschooler or Kindergartner, please call the school office to set up at time. Time slots will be in 15 minute intervals from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, with more slots opening later in the evening, if needed. Along with the classroom meeting, time will be allowed for new families to meet with Mr. Akin. Online registration will be opening within the next few weeks for all grades, so please stay tuned!

JOIN US IN CELEBRATING DR. SEUSS’S BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK! We know it’s short notice, so we tried to make it easy. Each day this upcoming week will be a themed day. If you participate in the theme, you may dress down for the day, with all length/sleeve requirements enforced. Please especially keep in mind that on Wednesday & Thursday we attend Mass, so be especially mindful of attire on those days. Themed days are as follows:

Mon. Many colored Monday (wear as many colors as you can)

Tues. Wacky Tuesday (wear wacky hair and clothes)

Wed. Thing 1 and Thing 2 Wednesday (wear red and blue) 

Thurs. Terrific Hat Thursday (wear a fun hat)

Fri. Fun Sock Friday (wear fun or silly socks)

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE SIGN-UP: If you do not see your child’s name on the enclosed sign up sheet, please pick a couple slots that will work for you, and return on Monday. Conferences are slated for March 12^th, from 1:00 – 6:30 pm.

CALLING ALL PARENTS! Our final Home & School meeting is coming up – scheduled for Tuesday, March 9^th at 6:00 pm. It takes involvement and interest from ALL families to keep our school running smoothly, so please make plans now to attend this meeting. It’s also a great way to keep in touch with all the great things going on in your child’s classrooms. Remember, you will get a bonus dress down pass for your child for attending!

SNOW DAY/GRADUATION UPDATE: Due to recent snow days, OLOS School will be in session through Thursday, May 13, 2021. This will change if we have more snow days, but final school day will be no later than May 14^th. On the last day – tentatively Thursday – we will have Mass at 8:00 am, with Awards & Preschool graduation following in church. All school parents & community members are welcome and encouraged to attend! After awards, we will enjoy a Field Day, with dismissal at 3:15. 8^TH GRADERS will still have graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 2^nd, but their last day will be on Friday, May 7^th.

 UNIFORMS: All cheer & basketball players, please turn in your clean uniforms. Please mark your name on the bag when it is turned in. Congratulations on a great year, Cougars!

ATTENTION 7^TH GRADE PARENTS: The 7^th grade families traditionally plan and host the 8^th Grade graduation reception. Graduation has been set for Sunday, May 2^nd, beginning with the 10:00 am Mass. Contact Rosie in the office for more information.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: 8^th Grade Graduation – Sunday, May 2, 10:00 am Mass, with reception following in gym, First Eucharist – Sunday, May 2, 12:00 Noon Mass,

SHOW ME SUDZ: We will kick-off this campaign on March 28^th, with materials coming home on Thursday, March 25^th, and run it through April 11^th, with orders/payments to be turned in Monday, April 12^th. The product will be delivered one week later. Thanks for your support!

GOOD LUCK to all Fantasy Night ticket holders on the drawing tomorrow night! The fun begins @ 6:00 pm! The festivities will be livestreamed via Facebook on the Church page, and will be shared on the Home & School and School pages. Thanks for your generous support!

ALL FAMILIES returning their 20-21 Friday folder (The Heavens Declare the Glory of the Lord) by Wednesday, March 3, 2021, along with your child’s answer to the enclosed raffle ticket, with any needed paperwork completed, will be placed in a drawing for a bonus dress down pass for students in their family. Congratulations to Alex & Oliver Hagenhoff, who won the drawing last week!

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.

Friday Newsletter 2-19-21

Dear OLOSS Parents:

Please find enclosed the Spring Parent-Teacher conference sign-up sheet. We know this is something new this year. We feel that It is important for parents to follow up with their classroom teachers in the spring - to make sure the student is progressing, to be updated, and to give direction through the summer and into the next school year. This year, more than ever, we believe this can only be beneficial to all involved, the student, the parents, and the classroom teacher. Please remit in a timely fashion, as outlined in the sign up sheet.

There will be a Prodigy meeting (supplemental math program) for all school parents this Wednesday, Feb. 24^th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Please see enclosed flyer for more information.

Monday is a “School Spirit” dress down day, and Friday is a dress down day.

Hope everyone enjoys the warmer weekend! God bless!

 Friday Newsletter 2-11-21

Dear OLOS Parents,

Just a reminder that school is not in session tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 12, due to professional development. Also, school is not in session Monday, Feb. 15, due to Presidents’ Day holiday. Please look over your child’s grades on FACTS (grades 2-8), sign the slip, and return on Tuesday. (K-1: return signed progress report.)

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, this upcoming Friday, Feb. 17. ALL SCHOOL STAFF will attend Mass, so if you are running late on Wednesday, please bring your child directly to church if after 7:50 am. We will then begin having Stations of the Cross every Friday at 2:15 pm.

Next week's weather is looking hazardous, and we will be sending home Chromebooks and selected core textbooks. This is in the event we would have multiple days out next week due to weather. Students will then be able to work on their devices. If no internet connection is available, then work will be expected to be returned 2 days after in-person classes resume. Please, if during the week we are virtual and you have questions, your teachers will be available from 9:00-3:00. Tomorrow, teachers will be working on assignments for next week (IN CASE OF HAZARDOUS WEATHER). Some teachers will have work sent home tonight, others will have them available via-email or Google Classroom.

Congratulations to Madisyn Suess, winner of the Friday folder dress down pass drawing.

Good luck to the 5/6 grade boys’ basketball team on Saturday, when they play a HOME GAME at 10:00 am against St. Stan. Go Cougars!

Everyone stay safe & warm! Thank you and have a good four-day weekend!  

 

Friday Newsletter 2-5-21

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Sat      5^th Grade Boys BBall @ OLLIS (Columbia) – 1:00 pm (vs. St. Martin)

Mon – ACRE administered to 5^th & 8^th graders this week

Tues –

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

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

       Valentine’s Parties – 2:00 pm

          Rice Bowl’s sent home

       Progress Reports available

Fri -  NO SCHOOL – Professional Development

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2021: We had a fantastic week here at OLOS School, even with not being able to reach out quite as much as in the past. We would like to thank all students and parents for all the great treats and thoughtful gifts you sent in this week for the staff on Monday. Also, many thanks to Groose Heating & Cooling for the scrumptious fried chicken meal on Monday. On Tuesday, Mr. Akin led the scavenger hunt thoughout Mary’s Home, when students learned local history. Thanks to Mrs. Werdehausen for planning this event! On Wednesday, students participated in the Patriotic Rosary, each one representing a state with their bead. On Thursday, after Mass, Fr. Cal talked to the students about his vocation to the priesthood. He received many nice treats & cards! The 4^th graders also presented a play to all the classrooms. And today, Friday, the students were treated to a surprise pancake breakfast fun games of bingo, a special “Stay Lit” tshirt, and movies and snacks. Many thanks to Marie Massman & Carla Morris for making all those pancakes! Of course, the students are what it’s all about, so their day was hopefully a little “extra” special! Check out our Facebook page to see some of the week’s events. Special thanks to Mrs. Groose for all her planning/coordinating skills!

FANTASY NIGHT – The Virtual Fantasy Night will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2020 at 6:00 pm. $50 tickets are available through the school or at Mary’s Home Bank. Congratulations to Jake & Jenny Akin, winners of the “Early Bird” drawing, drawn by a neutral party. They chose an additional ticket into the drawing.  Please help spread the word and sell as many tickets as you can! We have almost 300 of the 500 sold, with just three short weeks to go.

CALLING ALL ROOM PARENTS/VALENTINE’S PARTIES! Valentine’s parties are scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 11^th at 2:00 pm. We are counting on our great room parents to coordinate the refreshments, games, and activities for these parties. Unfortunately, parents will be unable to attend the parties.

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2^nd graders, who made their First Reconciliation Wednesday evening. They are: Anna Berry, Brena Groose, Oliver Hagenhoff, Ryder Lage, & Carina McKenna. Please pray for these, and all the 2^nd graders in our parish, who are receiving Sacraments of Initiation this spring.

ACRE TEST: Each year, our 5^th & 8^th graders (along with PSR 5^th & 8^th graders) are administered the ACRE test (Assessment of Catechesis Religious Education). This test has two sections. The first is an assessment of general religious knowledge and content appropriate for that age. Section two presents affective questions and statements on attitudes, beliefs, practices, and perceptions. The results help the local & diocesan school system review, revise, and refine current catechesis in our schools and PSR programs.

BREAKING SPORTS NEWS! What a great job the three 7^th & 8^th grade boys – Garet Wood, Nolan Schulte, & Austin Doerhoff – did at St. Thomas against the St. George, Linn, Warriors. The teams were neck-in-neck and tied until about 10 seconds before we would have gone into overtime. Then, one of the players made the winning 2 points! Great job, boys and what an intense game!!! Even later breaking news…We had another win on Thursday night! St. Thomas Eagles against Honey Creek Blue Jays! Way to go!

GOOD LUCK IN FUTURE ENDEAVORS MS. VOSS! Ms. Voss started teaching music here at OLOS last year. Since then she has grown a bond with many of the students, and has achieved many new relationships with teachers. Ms. Voss has been an asset to our school and will be dearly missed. It is good to know that the next step for Ms. Voss still involves teaching and assisting growing minds of our youth. Please make sure that we continue to pray for continued success to her next step or journey God has provided to her. Thank you Ms. Voss for all you have done, you will be missed!!!  

ALL FAMILIES returning their 20-21 Friday folder (The Heavens Declare the Glory of the Lord) by Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, with any needed paperwork completed, will be placed in a drawing for a bonus dress down pass for students in their family. Congratulations to Zachary, Rylee, & Nicholas Vandike, who won the drawing last week!

 

 Please return your folder on Monday.

Have a great weekend!