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.