Friday Newsletter 12-05-2025

 

THE WEEK AHEAD:

School Motto: We are learning, serving & praying – every moment of every day. We are COUGARS!

Focus: Community Service –

Santa for Seniors &

The Mary’s Home Community

Sun -   OLOS School Mass – 8:00 am (Student

          Ministry)

          OLOS School Christmas Program – after

          Mass in Church (9:15 am)

Mon -   “The Star” – wear yellow, gold or stars

          DARE – 9:00 am (Grades 5-6)

Tues –  “The Santa Clause” – wear a Santa or

          reindeer shirt or hat

Wed –  All School Prayer Service (1/2 Ministry)

          Wear dress code

          OLOS Parish Penance Service – 6:00 pm

Thur – “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” – dress like a character from the movie or wear green

          7/8 Field Trip to Spirit FM & a movie

            Girls’ JV Basketball @ HOME – 6:00 pm (vs. St. Martin) – COME CHEER!

Fri -    “Home Alone” – wear sweatpants or comfy clothes

          $1 Dress Down Day for Uganda

THE OLOS SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM will begin at 9:15 am, immediately following the OLOS School student led Mass, which begins at 8:00 am. For Mass, students should sit with their families (unless they have been specifically told otherwise – i.e. readers) Students should wear Sunday best/red & green if possible. NO JEANS. After Mass, students should go to their classroom teacher to get ready & will remain with the teacher for direction throughout the program. We welcome all friends, family, parishioners and neighbors to our presentation! We are excited to share our Advent PEACE, HOPE, JOY & LOVE with you!

SANTA STORE: We are asking for new or gently used items to use as gifts for our Santa Store on December 17^th.  We especially could use gifts appropriate for men & teenage boys. Also needed are large & medium sized gift bags and large shopping bags for students to bring their gifts home in (these bags don’t’ need to be decorative – just for transport). Please send in donations you may have.

SANTA STORE STUDENT SHOPPING TAGS and more information is in today’s folder. Please take time to help your child fill out their envelope of tags and return as soon as possible, but no later than Monday, December 15^th.

JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST!  Please fill out the enclosed Breakfast RSVP form. We want to get a good count for our meal on the morning of our parties, December 19^th.  All parents are invited to enjoy the meal with their children. Please join us for the Prayer Service @ 8:00 am, Breakfast @ 8:30 am, transitioning to the parties @ 9:00 am. Parties will be from 9:00 to 9:45 am.

CHRISTMAS PARTIES: We are counting on you, our wonderful room parents, to coordinate refreshments & games for the classroom Christmas parties on December 19^th (9:00 – 9:45 am). Please keep the classroom teacher “in the loop” so everyone can keep track of planning. Also, remember, that with the breakfast beforehand, refreshments should be on the lighter side.

WEEKLY DRESS DOWN PASS WINNER(S)! Congratulations to Riley, Raelin & Tanner for winning this week! Remember – return your folder (with paperwork complete) by Tuesday to be added to the weekly drawing.

Please return your folder on Monday.

Enjoy your early December weekend!