Friday Newsletter 11-4-2022

THE WEEK AHEAD:

School Motto: I will treat people right, I will do the right thing, I will do God’s will.

 

Sat – Playground Workday begins @ 8:00 am

Sun - OLOS School Youth Mass 10:00 am

Mon – K-8 Community Service Day: Theme- veterans – wear “heart” shirt

        Quiz Bowl Practice 3:00 – 3:45 pm

        Cheer Practice 3:30 – 4:30 pm

        Basketball Practice 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Tues – PK Community Service Day

        Library Lady visits PK – 3^rd – 10:15 – 1:15 pm

Wed – All School Prayer Service – 8:00 am (5^th/6^th Ministry)

Thur – Thanksgiving Meal for Volunteers – hosted by 7/8^th graders – 10:50 am

        Boys’ BBall Practice 5:30 – 6:30 pm  

Fri -   Red White & Blue or Camo Dress Down Day – Veterans’ Day!

        Flag Ceremony/reception begins @ 9:00 am in the cafeteria

A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL HELPED MAKE OUR HALLOWEEN, ALL SAINTS, AND ALL SOULS DAY EVENTS SO MEANINGFUL AND FUN! WE APPRECIATE IT ALL SO VERY MUCH!

COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY: On Monday we will have our 2^nd Community Service Day” for the school year. Our theme this month is our veterans. Students will be doing projects showing their appreciation & esteem for those who have or are currently serving in the military. Students may dress down but may only do so if they wear the school provided “Our Lady of the Snow is the Heart & Soul of Mary’s Home” or “Heart” shirt. Preschoolers will celebrate their CS Day on Tuesday.

VETERANS’ DAY CELEBRATION: Please invite all retired and active-duty military & spouses/families to our celebration on Friday, November 11^th at 9:00 am! We will be placing flags on veterans’ graves and having refreshments in the cafeteria, along with other activities. Please return sign-up sheet which was sent home last week.

MARY’S HOME CHRISTMAS PARADE: There was a planning meeting this week so more information will be forthcoming, but for right now mark the date so that your child can ride the float. We will also need donations of candy to throw, so you might be looking for Halloween clearances. The annual parade is on Friday, November 25^th and the theme is “Christmas Traditions”.

 HOME & SCHOOL MEETING: Our next meeting will be Monday, November 14^th at 6:00 pm, beginning with a potluck meal. We’ll fix our plates and get started on the meeting by no later than 6:15 pm. Make plans now to attend and find out what’s going on in our little school! You will receive a dress down pass for your child just for your attendance. Hope to see you there!

VOLUNTEER MEAL: Invitations to the volunteer Thanksgiving meal, scheduled for this Thursday, were sent out last week to individuals Please let us know by Monday if you will be able to make it so that we know how much food to prepare. If we don’t hear from you, we will assume you are not coming. Thank you!

PLAYGROUND WORKDAY SET: There will be a big work day TOMORROW, Saturday, 11/5/22, to finish the younger children's playground area. Tasks include spreading the rest of the base rock, laying down the weed barrier, spreading and compacting the wood chips, and installing the plastic edging. Andy Adrian and Cory Herigon will have the needed machines and dump trailers on hand, but we need many willing hands with shovels, rakes and come-alongs for spreading the material. Planned start time is 8:00 AM.  If we get enough help we should be able to finish the project! Thank you for your donation of time & talent! 

SPORTS REMINDER: As we begin practicing for the upcoming basketball (& cheer) season, please remember that your child must be academically eligible to participate, so please check your child’s grades periodically on your family portal.

 Things to find in your folder today…

·          Book It coupons for K-6 if your child participated this month. (PK’s coming home next week.)

·          Student Council food drive information.

·          iReady information for all students K-8.

 IMPORTANT DATES SET:

Our Lady of the Snows School Youth will be doing the ministry for the Sunday, 10:00 Mass, the first Sunday of each month, beginning THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6^TH @ 10:00 am.  

 OLOS School Youth Mass – Sunday, Dec. 4 – 10:00 am

OLOS School Christmas Program – Sunday, Dec. 4 – following 10:00 am Mass

First Reconciliation for 2^nd graders – Wednesday, Mar. 15, after weekday Mass

First Eucharist for 2^nd graders – Sunday, April 30 – 10:00 am Mass

8^th Grade Graduation – Saturday, May 6 – begins with 4:00 pm Mass

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN DRESS DOWN PASSES! All families returning their 22-23 Friday folder (The Heavens Declare the Glory of the Lord) by the Tuesday of the week following, with any needed paperwork completed, will be placed in a drawing for a bonus dress down pass for students in their family. Congratulations Ryan, Noah, & Aspen, for winning this week!

Wishing you a restful & fun fall weekend!

Please return your folder on Monday.