Friday Newsletter (on Thursday) 3-25-2021

 

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Mon –

Tues – 8^th Graders/Parents meet with Cole R-V counselor in cafeteria – 7:45 am

         PK/K Informational meeting 5-7, by appmt. (call office)

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

         “Stay Lit” T-shirt Day with dress code bottoms

Thu – NO SCHOOL – Holy Thursday

Fri -   NO SCHOOL – Good Friday

        

RESCHEDULED!! PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS:We will host our annual Preschool and Kindergarten Informational meetings on Tuesday, March 30^th (was scheduled for March 23). 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 ADMISSIONS, ENROLLMENT & RE-ENROLLMENT are now open. To access this through your family portal, just log in as normal, Along the left-hand side of the homepage, scroll down to the last option “Apply/Enroll”, click on ENROLLMENT/RE-ENROLLMENT and follow prompts from there. If you have a new student (for example, a new preschooler) click on “APPLICATION”, and follow the prompts from there. If you have any questions about online re-enrollment, please contact Rosie in the office. Be especially careful to designate those who will be normally be picking up your child after school in the ‘Authorized Contact/Pick-up” area.

EASTER EGG HUNT: We are asking families to send in one dozen candy-filled eggs per child in the family for the Easter egg hunt on Wednesday, March 31^st. All eggs should contain only pre-wrapped candy (i.e. no loose M & Ms, jellybeans, etc.) If you have not already done so, please send eggs into the classroom this MONDAY.  The 7/8 Graders will be hiding the eggs for the kiddos, so if you have extra treats, please remember them! Thank you!

STAY LIT! In anticipation of Easter, and staying “lit” with the fire of our baptism, we would like all students and staff to wear their “Stay Lit” T-shirts for Mass on Wednesday (These shirts were passed out during CSW to all students/staff). However, other than the T-shirt, we would like all students to wear normal dress code (no dress down) due to the celebration of Mass.

MARCH EXT CARE BILLS will be sent home on Friday, April 9^th, and emailed out earlier that week.

FINAL BILLS: As we get closer to the end of the school year, please pay close attention to any statements, billings, etc that are sent out. Also, if your child has any items missing, for example, uniforms, chromebook charging cords, textbooks, you will be charged for those. Final grade cards, 8^th grade diplomas, and finalized re-enrollment, will be held until all fees are paid in full, unless otherwise arranged through contact with Mr. Akin & Father Cal.

 SHILOH DANCE WORK SIGN-UP is in today’s folder. Please help out if you are able. The dance is scheduled for April 24^th. 2

2019-2020 & 2020-2021 YEARBOOK ORDER FORMS are in today’s folder. Please remit by Tuesday, April 6^th.

8^TH GRADE GRADUATION – CHANGE OF DATE!! Graduation has been moved to Tuesday, May 11^th, beginning with the 6:00 Mass, with reception following in the gym.

8th GRADE PARENTS/STUDENTS: Jess Adrian, Cole R-V counselor, will be here this upcoming Tuesday morning @ 7:45 am to talk to the 8^th graders and parents (if desired) about picking classes, 4 yr. plan, extracurricular activities, etc. The meeting should last about an hour. Please make plans to attend.

8^th GRADE PARENTS: Please send in 10-15 pictures of your student, from little on, for the graduation slideshow by April 12^th.

SHOW ME SUDZ: Flyers/order forms were sent home last Friday. Please everyone try to sell at least a few items.This fundraiser will run through April 11^th, with orders/payments to be turned in Monday, April 12^th. Please collect payment at time of order, with checks payable to OLOS. The product will be delivered on 18th. Thanks for your support!

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL PLANS: 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 to attend! After awards, we will enjoy a Field Day, with dismissal at 3:15

FIELD DAY PLANS: As previously mentioned, we will have Field Day activities throughout the afternoon on Thursday, May 13^th, our tentative last day of school. We are planning some fun things for the day. Some of the bigger attractions will be a dunking booth with at least one VIP to dunk (!), a grilled hot dog picnic lunch, a 72 foot inflatable obstacle course, and snow cones, with other activities along the way. Marie & Brittney Massman, former PK teacher & former student/alumnus) are planning these activities for us, and we really appreciate their efforts! More information will be coming out soon.

RICE BOWLS can be turned in as the season of Lent ends March 31^st. The big Rice Bowl box for collections will be in the back of church. If you are unable to leave them at church, you may send them to school and we will make sure they get taken over.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: 8^th Grade Graduation – Tuesday, May 11 – 6:00 pm Mass with reception following in gym, First Eucharist – Sunday, May 2, 12:00 Noon Mass,

EASTER MASS TIMES:

April 1 - Holy Thursday Mass: 4pm (MH), 6pm (Eldon)

April 2 - Good Friday Services: 4pm (Eldon), 6pm (MH)

April 3 - Holy Sat./Easter Vigil:8pm (Eldon), No Mass MH

April 4 - Easter Sunday: 8am (Eldon), 10am (MH)     

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 Wednesday, March 31, 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,Nolan Schwaller for winning the drawing this week.

Have a great three-day weekend everyone! Since no folder will be coming home from the office on Wednesday before we dismiss for Easter, we also want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very safe &

 Happy Easter!

 

 

Friday Newsletter 3-19-21

 

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Mon –

Tues – POSTPONED PK/K Informational meeting

Wed – All School Mass –8:00 am (7/8 Ministry)

Thu –  School Mass – 8:00 am

Fri -  NO SCHOOL – Professional Development

        

RESCHEDULED!! PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS - HELP SPREAD THE WORD!!!: We will host our annual Preschool and Kindergarten Informational meetings on Tuesday, March 30^th (was scheduled for March 23). 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 days for all grades, so please stay tuned!

EASTER EGG HUNT: We are asking families to send in one dozen candy-filled egg per child in the family for the Easter egg hunt on Wednesday, March 31^st. All eggs should contain only pre-wrapped candy (i.e. no loose M & Ms, jellybeans, etc.) Eggs may be sent into the classroom anytime now.  The 7/8 Graders will be hiding the eggs for the kiddos, so if you have extra treats, please remember them! Thank you!

SHOW ME SUDZ: We are sending home flyer/form today. We know this is a few days earlier than previously announced, but this will allow a little more time to sell. Please everyone try to sell at least a few items. If you refer to last weekend’s bulletin (insert enclosed in today’s folder), you will see that our parish shows a major income shortfall; at this time in the fiscal year it is $21,000 below our budgeted level You will also see that fundraisers helped to meet earlier shortfalls. This fundraiser will run through April 11^th, with orders/payments to be turned in Monday, April 12^th. Please collect payment at time of order, with checks payable to OLOS. The product will be delivered on 18th. Thanks for your support!

EASTER MASS TIMES:

April 1 - Holy Thursday Mass: 4pm (MH), 6pm (Eldon)

April 2 - Good Friday Services: 4pm (Eldon), 6pm (MH)

April 3 - Holy Sat./Easter Vigil:8pm (Eldon), No Mass MH

April 4 - Easter Sunday: 8am (Eldon), 10am (MH)     

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 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.

K/1 PARENTS: Grade Cards are being sent home today. Please contact Mrs. Eickhoff or call the school office if you would like to meet/conference. If you have any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Also K/1 Parents – reminder - Please send in a set of lightweight headphones (not ear buds) for your child. Please enclose in a Ziploc bag.

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. Joan Doerhoff will be main coordinator.

8^th GRADE PARENTS: Please send in 10-15 pictures of your student, from little on, for the graduation slideshow by April 12^th.

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

ALL FAMILIES returning their 20-21 Friday folder (The Heavens Declare the Glory of the Lord) by Wednesday, March 24, 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 Tatum Boessen, Leah, Olivia, & Alexa Koetting, for winning the drawing this week. (Preschoolers receive a treat instead of a dress down pass.)

 

Have a great weekend everyone!

Friday Newsletter 3-12-21 

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Mon –

Tues –

Wed – St. Patrick’s Day – Dress Down in Green

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

Thu – School Mass – 8:00 am

Fri -   Dress Down Day

      

STATIONS OF THE CROSS/4^TH GRADE PRESENTATION: This upcoming Friday, the 19th, the 4^th graders will be presenting their version of the Passion at the time of Stations, 2:15 on Friday. We are excited to see what they have in store for us!  Remember, all are welcome, and if you can’t be at church in person, join us on Facebook. This will be the last school sponsored Stations for this Lenten season.

 PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS/ HELP SPREAD THE WORD!!!: 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!

 EASTER EGG HUNT: We are asking families to send in one dozen candy-filled egg per child in the family for the Easter egg hunt on Wednesday, March 31^st. All eggs should contain only pre-wrapped candy (i.e. no loose M & Ms, jellybeans, etc.) Eggs may be sent into the classroom beginning Monday, March 22^nd. Thank you!

 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 on 18th. Thanks for your support!

 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 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.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY: Wednesday is a dress down in green day, in honor of St. Pat’s. Please remember that we have Mass that morning. Students may ONLY dress down if wearing green.

K/1 PARENTS: Please send in a set of lightweight headphones (not ear buds) for your child. Please enclose in a Ziploc bag.

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. Joan Doerhoff will be main coordinator.

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,

ALL FAMILIES returning their 20-21 Friday folder (The Heavens Declare the Glory of the Lord) by Wednesday, March 17, 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 Lane & Colton McKenna, for winning the drawing this week. (Since Colton is a preschooler, he received a treat instead of a dress down pass.)

 

Have a great weekend everyone!

Remember to set your clocks and Spring Ahead!

Friday Newsletter 3-5-21

 

THE WEEK AHEAD:

 

 

Mon – Beginning of 4^th Quarter

Tues – Home & School meeting – 6:00 pm

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

Thu –  School Mass – 8:00 am

Fri -   School Dismisses @ 12:30 pm

        Parent-Teacher Conferences 1-6:30 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!

EASTER EGG HUNT: We are asking families to send in one dozen candy-filled egg per child in the family for the Easter egg hunt on Wednesday, March 31^st. All eggs should contain only pre-wrapped candy (i.e. no loose M & Ms, jellybeans, etc.) Eggs may be sent into the classroom beginning Monday, March 22^nd. Thank you!

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE TIMES: March 12^th Please refer to enclosed sheet.

CALLING ALL PARENTS! Our final Home & School meeting is coming up – scheduled for this 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!

FANTASY NIGHT WINNERS LIST is in today’s folder. Thanks to all for the generous support!

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!

 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 basketball players, please turn in your clean uniforms. Please mark your name on the bag when it is turned in.

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,

ALL FAMILIES returning their 20-21 Friday folder (The Heavens Declare the Glory of the Lord) by Wednesday, March 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 Gracie Silvey who won the drawing last week! The answer to the question, “This sacred object holds the Body of Christ for Eucharistic Adoration” is the “Monstrance”.

 

Enjoy the weekend, everyone