Friday Newsletter 4-30-2021 

 

THE WEEK AHEAD:

 Sun - First Eucharist – 12:00 noon

Mon – 8^th Graders visit Cole R-V

Tues – Freshman Orientation @ Cole R-V for 8^th graders – 5:30 in Cole R-V cafeteria

Wed – All School Mass - 8:00 am (5/6 Ministry)

        6/7 Grade Vocation Day - virtual

        Confirmation – 6:30 pm

Thu – School Mass – 8:00 am

        Farewell Party for Mrs. Miranda – 2:30 pm

Fri -   Dress Down Day PK – 4^th

        5-8 Field Trip to JC – wear school polo shirt with jeans/jean shorts/khakis (no athletic shorts) – leaving @ 7:45 am

            LAST DAY FOR 8^TH GRADERS!

  

HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS to the students receiving their First Eucharist this Sunday. Students from OLOS School are Anna Berry, Brena Groose, Oliver Hagenhoff, Ryder Lage, & Carina McKenna. Other students in our parish include Addison Musick, Josie Musick, Oliver Schulte, Andi Jo Schulte, Pierson Groose, Eli Kempker, Liam White, Remington Wise, Ruger Wise Breanna Groose, Braxton Clark, Taitum Brown, Judd Abbott Lane Strobel, & Braelyn Stark. Please pray for these young people as they celebrate this milestone in their Catholic life.

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.

 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL PLANS: OLOS School will be in session through Thursday, May 13, 2021.  On the last day 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. Thanks to all who have volunteered to help out; we will be placing you where help is most needed. Students will wear school spirit shirts for Mass & then change into clothes that can get wet – T-shirts, athletic shorts suggested (not swim suits) please bring a BEACH TOWEL/BIG TOWEL to dry off with after the water sports. 8^th graders please come back & participate!

WE ARE GOING TO MISS HER! We will be having a going away party for Mrs. Miranda on Thursday, May 6^th at 2:30 pm, in the cafeteria. Please take this opportunity to show your gratitude to Mrs. Miranda by having your students make cards and/or send in a gift of gratitude. Mrs. Miranda has served in the PK teacher position for four years, and she will be missed! We wish her well! All parents are welcome to attend the party with use of masks and temp check required.

 FINAL BILLS: As we get ready 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.

 PROFIT FROM DANCE: $1397. Thanks to all who helped make this fundraiser a success, and to Cindy McKenna for heading it up. We appreciate it!

GERBES COMMUNITY REWARDS: This quarter earnings - $46.40. Thanks to all who designate OLOSS as recipients of their community rewards.

SHIRT ORDER FORMS for the upcoming school year were in last week’s folder. If you place your order, with payment, before the end of the school year, your items will be available at the Open House on Saturday, August 14^th. By popular demand, we will be including a new logo on the back of the spirit wear and hoodie, which will include the Cougar emblem. Just a reminder that you will be receiving one collared polo, which is covered through your registration fees. If you have misplaced yours, please call the office for additional copies.

5-8 FIELD TRIP PLANS:

·          DUE TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF PARENTS GOING ON THIS TRIP, WE ARE ASKING ALL PARENTS/STUDENTS TO MEET AT SCHOOL THAT MORNING, SO THAT WE CAN GET ATTENDANCE ON OUR STUDENTS AND GO OVER EXPECTATIONS. WE WILL THEN CARAVAN TO JEFFERSON CITY. THIS WILL HELP AVOID CONFUSION AT THE FIRST EVENT. PLEASE BE AT SCHOOL NO LATER THAN 7:30 AM

·          DRESS CODE: Collared school logo shirt, khaki pants or shorts, denim jeans or shorts, No athletic/gym shorts. No spirit shirts, etc.

·          PLEASE remember the use of masks throughout the day will be required in some instances for parents and students, so please make sure that you have one available.

·          A VALID MO. ID will be required for ALL ADULTS entering the military facility (not just drivers!); you will not be allowed in without it.

 

SUMMER SCHOOL AT COLE R-V (K-8^th): You may return packets (sent home last week) to OLOS School until Monday, May 3^rd. We will turn them in as a batch. After that date, forms should be turned in directly to Cole R-V. Students turning in a form through the Friday folder will receive a free drawstring bag from Cole R-V. Summer school is Monday through Friday, and breakfast & lunches are free to all students.

ALL FAMILIES returning their 20-21 Friday folder (The Heavens Declare the Glory of the Lord) by Wednesday, April 28, 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 Henry, Madelyn, & Austin Doerhoff for winning this week!

FREE MEALS FOR ALL STUDENTS - OFFICIAL PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: 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 1 to 18. If you wish to order meals for children not enrolled in OLOS School, 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). Thank you.

 

Enjoy your weekend!

Please return your folder on Monday.

 

Friday Newsletter 4-23-2021

THE WEEK AHEAD: Baby Chick week!

 

Mon – School Spirit Dress Down Day

Tues –

Wed – All School Prayer Service - 8:00 am (7/8 Ministry)

Thu – Prayer Service – 8:00 am

        PK – 4^th Field Trip – Movie & Mini-golf

Fri -   Dress Down Day

        8^th Grade Photos/JC

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.

 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.

SHIRT ORDER FORMS for the upcoming school year are in today’s folder. If you place your order, with payment, before the end of the school year, your items will be available at the Open House on Saturday, August 14^th. By popular demand, we will be including a new logo on the back of the spirit wear and hoodie, which will include the Cougar emblem. Just a reminder that you will be receiving one collared polo, which is covered through your registration fees.

FIELD TRIP PLANS:

·          CHANGE OF PLANS: DUE TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF PARENTS GOING ON THESE TRIPS, WE ARE ASKING ALL PARENTS/STUDENTS TO MEET AT SCHOOL ON THESE MORNINGS, SO THAT WE CAN GET ATTENDANCE ON OUR STUDENTS AND GO OVER EXPECTATIONS. WE WILL THEN CARAVAN TO JEFFERSON CITY. THIS WILL HELP AVOID CONFUSION AT THE FIRST EVENT.

·          DRESS CODE for both trips: Collared school logo shirt, khaki pants or shorts, denim jeans or shorts, No athletic/gym shorts. No spirit shirts, etc.

·          Many thanks to all who offered to drive for the field trips. We only had a handful of students who needed transportation, so if you didn’t get a driver’s form last week, you will be transporting only your own student(s).

·          PLEASE remember the use of masks throughout the day will be required in some instances for parents and students, so please make sure that you have one available.

·          For the older students’ trip on May 7^th, a VALID MO. ID will be required for ALL ADULTS entering the facility (not just drivers!); you will not be allowed in without it.

·          We are enclosing a revised itinerary in today’s folder.

 

CONGRATULATIONS to our Spelling Champs! On Wednesday, five of our students (1 per grade) competed in the annual Spelling Bee, sponsored by St. Martin’s School. We congratulate Madelyn Doerhoff – 4^th place, Madisyn Suess – 7^th place, Rylee Vandike -  5^th place, Nolan Schulte – 5^th place, and Garet Wood – 5^th place. We are proud of you all -you represented OLOS School very well!

 CHANGE OF MENU: On April 28^th, the meal has been changed to Chicken Rice Soup, Cheese & Crackers, Peas & Carrots, & Fruit.

 THANK YOU! OLOS Parish would like to thank everyone who sold and purchased products from the Show Me Suds fundraiser event. The parish sold approximately 210 items and made a profit of $1650.00. Thank you to everyone for your continued support.

SUMMER SCHOOL AT COLE R-V (K-8^th): You may return packets (sent home last week) to OLOS School until Monday, May 3^rd. We will turn them in as a batch. After that date, forms should be turned in directly to Cole R-V. Students turning in a form through the Friday folder will receive a free drawstring bag from Cole R-V. Summer school is Monday through Friday, and breakfast & lunches are free to all students.

 MEETING: If you wish to address any concerns or have any questions about the upcoming school year, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mr. Akin to set up a meeting.

 8^TH GRADE INFORMATION:

·          Graduation has been moved to Tuesday, May 11^th, beginning with the 6:00 Mass, with reception following in the gym.

·          8^th grade pictures will be taken on Friday, April 30^th, with a day out.

·          8^th Graders visit Cole R-V on Monday, May 3^rd.

·          Freshman Orientation @ Cole R-V is Tuesday, May 4^th @ 5:30 in cafeteria.

 

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL PLANS: OLOS School will be in session through Thursday, May 13, 2021.  On the last day 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. Thanks to all who have volunteered to help out; we will be placing you where help is most needed.

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,

ALL FAMILIES returning their 20-21 Friday folder (The Heavens Declare the Glory of the Lord) by Wednesday, April 28, 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 Anna & Mackenzie Berry for winning this week!

FREE MEALS FOR ALL STUDENTS - OFFICIAL PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: 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 1 to 18. If you wish to order meals for children not enrolled in OLOS School, 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). Thank you.

 

Enjoy your weekend!

Please return your folder on Monday.

 

 

 

 

 

THE WEEK AHEAD:

 

Sun - First Eucharist Practice – 8:45 am

        Suds Pick-up @ 4:00-5:00 pm in gym

Mon – “Stay Lit” T-shirt day, dress code bottoms

Tues –

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

       Spelling Bee @ St. Martin

Thu –  School Mass – 8:00 am

Fri -   ONLINE RE-ENROLLMENT PACKETS DUE TODAY!!!

        Dress Down Day

       

PROGRESS REPORTS are available online for students in grades 2-8, with a sign-off sheet enclosed in today’s folder. Paper copies of progress reports are in today’s folder for students in grades K & 1. Please sign & return. To access Progress reports on your family portal after signing in, please follow the following steps:

On left, click “Student”

On left, directly under “Student Home” click “Grades”

In upper middle/left screen click “Midterm Progress Report”

If you have more than one student, you can switch between them on the upper left.

SHOW ME SUDS: PICK UP IS THIS SUNDAY, BETWEEN 4:00 pm & 5:00 pm IN THE GYM! Following is the final breakdown of sales and profits:

Amount of product sold: $6,490

Owed to Show Me Suds: $4,840

OLOS Profit:                           $1,650

Items Sold:                                209

Many thanks to Joan Doerhoff for coordinating this fundraiser and thank you for supporting this fundraiser!

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. ALL COMPLETING THE RE-ENROLLMENT PROCESS BY FRIDAY, APRIL 23 WILL RECEIVE A BONUS DRESS DOWN PASS AND A OLOS DRAWSTRING BAG, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

 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.

SUMMER SCHOOL AT COLE R-V (K-8^th): You may return packets (sent home last week) to OLOS School until Monday, May 3^rd. We will turn them in as a batch. After that date, forms should be turned in directly to Cole R-V. Students turning in a form through the Friday folder will receive a free drawstring bag from Cole R-V. Summer school is Monday through Friday, and breakfast & lunches are free to all students.

 FIELD TRIP PLANS: See more info in this folder!

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO RETURN & SIGN ALL FORMS & SEND IN REQUIRED FEES!!!

PK – 4^th Grades: Thursday, April 29^th: 9:00 am movie – “Raya & The Last Dragon”, Mini golf & ice-cream

5-8^th Grades: Friday, May 7^th: 8:45 Military Museum, 10:30 State Pen. Tour, Lunch on Capitol grounds & walk the Mo. River Bridge, ice-cream, if time.

CHANGE OF MENU: On April 28^th, the meal has been changed to Chicken Rice Soup, Cheese & Crackers, Peas & Carrots, & Fruit.

8^TH GRADE INFORMATION:

·          Graduation has been moved to Tuesday, May 11^th, beginning with the 6:00 Mass, with reception following in the gym.

·          8^th grade pictures will be taken on Friday, April 30^th, with a day out. (Please return field trip form in today’s folder.

·          8^th Graders visit Cole R-V on Monday, May 3^rd.

·          Freshman Orientation @ Cole R-V is Tuesday, May 4^th @ 5:30 in cafeteria.

 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL PLANS: OLOS School will be in session through Thursday, May 13, 2021.  On the last day 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. We are asking for parent volunteers; please refer to flyer sent home last week.

 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,

 ALL FAMILIES returning their 20-21 Friday folder (The Heavens Declare the Glory of the Lord) by Wednesday, April 21, 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 Maddie St. George for winning this week!

 FREE MEALS FOR ALL STUDENTS EXTENDED– OFFICIAL PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: 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). It is unknown at this time if this program will be extended into the next school year. If you have any questions, please call the office at 573-498-3574. Thank you.

 

Enjoy a fantastic spring weekend!

Please return your folder on Monday.

Friday Newsletter 4-09-2021

 

 

THE WEEK AHEAD:

Sun –  Book Fair open 9:00 – 12:00 noon in gym

Mon – SUDS forms & $ DUE TODAY!

       Book Fair Night – 3:30 – 6:30 pm

Tues – Book Fair open during lunch

        Spelling Bee Practice until 4:30 pm

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

Thu – School Mass – 8:00 am

        #PurpleUp Day – wear purple (see notes)

            Spelling Bee Practice until 4:30 pm

Fri -   Dress Down Day

        Progress Reports Available

        

 

 

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. ALL COMPLETING THE RE-ENROLLMENT PROCESS BY FRIDAY, APRIL 23 WILL RECEIVE A BONUS DRESS DOWN PASS AND A OLOS DRAWSTRING BAG, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

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.

BOOK FAIR: The Scholastic Book Fair will be open on Sunday 9:00 am-12:00 pm & on Monday 3:30 pm– 6:30 pm. All parents, grandparents, families, and community members are welcome to visit the book fair, which will be spread out in the gym for social distancing purposes. We look forward to seeing you here!

SUMMER SCHOOL AT COLE R-V (K-8^th): Packets are enclosed in today’s folder. You may return these to OLOS School until Monday, May 3^rd. We will turn them in as a batch. After that date, forms should be turned in directly to Cole R-V. Students turning in a form through the Friday folder will receive a free drawstring bag from Cole R-V.

FIELD TRIP DATES: Preliminary plans:

PK – 4^th Grades: Thursday, April 29^th: 9:00 am movie – “Raya & The Last Dragon, Lunch & Trails at the Runge Center, ice cream @ Central Dairy.

5-8^th Grades: Friday, May 7^th: 8:45 Military Museum, 10:30 State Pen. Tour, Lunch on Capitol grounds & walk the Mo. River Bridge, Central Dairy if time.

More info. to come-be watching for field trip forms! It is unknown at this time if we will need parent drivers or if we will be taking a bus. No younger siblings allowed.

SHOW ME SUDZ: Flyers/order forms were sent home two weeks ago. Please, everyone try to sell at least a few items. This fundraiser is wrapping up this weekend, with forms/payments to be turned in this 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!

SPELLING BEE: This year each school gets to send only ONE student from each grade to the Spelling Bee at St. Martin on April 21^st. This year we are sending Madelyn Doerhoff (4), Madisyn Suess (5), Rylee Vandike (6), Nolan Schulte (7), & Garet Wood (8). Good luck to these students as they prepare to take on some of the area’s best spellers!

 #PurpleUp Day: “Governor Parsons declared April as the Month of the Military Child. All Missourians are encouraged to wear purple on April 15 as part of #PurpleUp Day to show support for military children.” (@GovParsonMO) To show our support, students may dress in a purple shirt on Thursday, but should still wear dress code bottoms (Mass day).

8^TH GRADE INFORMATION:

·        Graduation has been moved to Tuesday, May 11^th, beginning with the 6:00 Mass, with reception following in the gym.

·        8^th grade pictures will be taken on Friday, April 30^th, with a day out.

·        8^th Graders visit Cole R-V on Monday, May 3^rd.

·        Freshman Orientation @ Cole R-V is Tuesday, May 4^th @ 5:30 in cafeteria.

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

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL PLANS: OLOS School will be in session through Thursday, May 13, 2021.  On the last day 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. We are asking for parent volunteers; please see enclosed flyer.

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,

ALL FAMILIES returning their 20-21 Friday folder (The Heavens Declare the Glory of the Lord) by Wednesday, April 14, 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 Liam Ramirez & Jacob & Magdaline Bittle for winning this week!

FREE MEALS FOR ALL STUDENTS EXTENDED– OFFICIAL PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: 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). It is unknown at this time if this program will be extended into the next school year. If you have any questions, please call the office at 573-498-3574. Thank you.

 

Enjoy a fantastic spring weekend!

Please return your folder on Monday.