Friday Newsletter 2-24-2023
THE WEEK AHEAD:
School Motto: I will treat people right, I will do
the right thing, I will do God’s will.
Sat – Mouse Races
Fundraiser (21 & up)
6:00-11:00 pm
Mon – Turn in Show Me Suds Fundraiser forms & payments!
Quiz Bowl Party
& Family Scrimmage 3:00 – 5:00 pm
First Archery Meeting
6:00 – 7:30 pm (for parents & students) – OLOS gym
Tues –
Wed – All School Mass 8:00 am (7/8 Ministry)
Thur – Penance Service for 7/8 @ 8:45 am
Fr. Alex visits PK @ 9:15 am
Fri - Dress Down Day
End of Third Quarter
DARE program continues for 4-8th grades – 8:15 am
JV Boys Catholic
Bowl playoff game – 7:00 pm @ St. Peter, JC. (vs. St. Martin)
SHOW ME SUDS FUNDRAISER FORMS & PAYMENTS are due on MONDAY! (Feb. 27) All products will be available for pick up on Sunday, March 5th at the back gym doors from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Thanks so much for your support!
COUGAR PRIDE! Our JV boys’ team will participate in the annual CMPAL Basketball Championship, otherwise known as the “Catholic Bowl” on Friday, March 3rd at 7:00 pm at St. Peter’s School, JC, competing against St. Martin. This is a single elimination tourney. If they win, they will play again at 9:00 am on Saturday morning (3/4) at 9:00 am. GOOD LUCK COUGARS!!!
FIRST ARCHERY MEETING: We will have our first archery meeting for students AND PARENTS this Monday, Feb. 27th, 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Andy Adrian will go over safety procedures first and proceed from there. In order to participate, your child must have a current school physical and athletic packet on file in the school office, along with the $25 per sport athletic fee.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: We will be praying the Stations of the Cross each Friday during Lent at 2:30 pm. Please plan on joining us if you are able. If you do attend and would like to check out your child afterwards, send a note to school so that they may bring their backpack along with them to church. Please sign your child out with Mrs. Varner.
BASKETBALL & CHEER PICTURES: D & J Photography will be here on Tuesday, March 7th for sports and group pictures. If you are a member of the basketball or cheer team, you should find an order form in today’s folder.
SAVE THE DATES:
MARDI
GRAS MOUSE RACE FUNDRAISER, sponsored by OLOS Parish & School, TOMORROW
Saturday, Feb. 25th from 6:00 to 11:00 pm. This includes mouse
races, 50/50 drawing, Plinko, food and LOTS of fun. Must be 21 to attend.
Contact Paula Evers (573-690-6917) or Stacey Evers (573- 338-6112) for more information
or with offers to help.
CALLING ALL DADS! We will have Donuts with Dad on Wednesday, March 8th, beginning with the 8:00 am Mass. After Mass, we will come over to the cafeteria for refreshments and a quick gardening project! If dad isn’t available, feel free to invite a VIP to sub in!
MEET & GREET/ART SHOW & ENROLLMENT FOR 23-24: We welcome all interested families of preschoolers, kindergartners, new students, and existing students to join us for a short Meet & Greet on March 14th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Come meet the teachers and new friends, sign up for preschool – full or part time, or just stop in to see what OLOS School can offer your family! We will also have student art on display for your viewing! Our goal is to have online enrollment open in early March. All registration fees will be due at the time of Open House in August. There will be no early registration discount or discount for referrals. When enrollment opens, you will be able to read through the revised fee schedule and we will also make this available through the weekly folder and on our website.
BABY SHOWER for Birthright will run March 13th – 22nd. On March 22, we will have a prayer service and games after Mass in support of life! Birthright is an interdenominational organization offering help to women facing the challenges of unplanned pregnancies. Needed items include: socks – newborn to 12 months, diapers – newborn, 4,5,6 (no size 1 or 2), wipes, pacifiers, clothing size 12, 18, & 24 months, detergent, baby body wash, baby shampoo; and items for mom, including: shampoo, soap, body wash, & tooth brushes. For more information about Birthright visit https://birthright.org.
SHILOH DANCE/PIZZA KWIK: sponsored by OLOS Parish & School, Saturday, March 25th from 7:00 to 11:00 pm. Doors open @ 6:30 pm. Pizza Kwik will be here for pizza sales from 12:00 noon through 9:00 pm. Sign up sheets for dance workers will be coming out soon. This would be a great opportunity to earn service hours.
FIRST
RECONCILIATION for 2nd graders – Wednesday, Mar. 15, after weekday Mass
FIRST
EUCHARIST for 2nd graders – Sunday, April 30 – 10:00 am Mass
8th GRADE GRADUATION – Saturday, May 6 – begins with 4:00 pm Mass
7th GRADE PARENTS!!! Traditionally, the 7th grade parents and students have planned and hosted the 8th grade graduation. While all 7th grade families help with this, one or two usually take a coordinating role, with a checklist provided by the school office. If you would be able to help plan and carry out details for the graduation, please contact Rosie. Graduation is set for Saturday, May 6th, beginning with the 4:00 pm Mass.
HELIAS SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS: Registration is now open for Helias Catholic High School’s summer 2023 youth camps. This year’s Crusader Camps include archery, baseball, basketball, cross country, dance, football, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling. Crusader Camps span from late May to August, serving age ranges from kindergarten through high school. Visit www.heliascrusaderscamps.com to learn more about Helias Catholic’s summer camp opportunities and to register.
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 to Jax K. for winning our last drawing!
Please return your folder on Monday.
Enjoy your weekend!
