Friday Newsletter

4-24-2027

THE WEEK AHEAD:

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

         

Mon -   All fees due, Yearbook orders due        

Tues -            

Wed – All School Mass (K Ministry)

          First Reconciliation for 2^nd Graders – after Mass

          Freshmen Orientation for 8^th Graders @ Cole R-5 6:00 pm in high school cafeteria

Thur –

Fri –    Dress Down for $1 for Uganda Day

          May Crowning – 8:00 am

          Last Day for 8^th Graders

Sat -   8^th Grade Promotion/Graduation – 6:00 pm Mass, followed by reception in the gym

Sun -   First Eucharist for 2^nd Graders - 8:00 am Mass

             

3-8 Progress Reports are available online. To access Progress Reports on your family portal - sign in, then follow these steps:

On left, click “Student”

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

In upper left screen click “Midterm Progress Report”

If you have more than one student, you can switch between them on the upper left. Please sign the slip that was enclosed in last week’s folder, acknowledging that you reviewed the report. It is a good idea to log in weekly to check grades.

K-2 Progress Reports were enclosed in last week’s folder. Look these over and if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the classroom teacher.

MAY CROWNING: Friday, May 1^st is May Crowning @ 8:00. Every year we ask parents to send in flowers to place at the foot of the Mary statue. Flowers don’t need to be purchased. Wildflowers or other simple flowers are perfect. 

YEARBOOK: Order forms for the 25-26 yearbook were in last week’s folder. If you have misplaced yours and would still like to order, just send payment of $25 in an envelope and note that it is for a yearbook. All yearbook order forms and payment are due this MONDAY, APRIL 27^TH.

SERVICE HOURS: A service hours summary (as of 4/20/26) is enclosed in today’s folder. A minimum of 20 hours of service for parents/guardians is required each school year. Unfulfilled hours are billed out at $20/hour. Please, if you have hours that are not logged, get your summary updated before Monday. If you are helping with any upcoming events, please make a fair estimate of time you will be serving & go ahead and log those hours as well.

SCHOOL FEES: All outstanding school fees must be paid no later than this Monday, April 27^th. School fees include, but are not limited to, preschool, lunch, extended care, lost textbooks &/or chromebooks, chargers, lost library books, etc.  Drop in extended care bills will be monitored and must be paid before the end of the year. Final grade cards/diplomas will be held for non-payment of fees.

FIELD DAY – Field Day will start at 8:15 am, if you signed up to help please be here by 7:30 so we can get the stations set up and ready for the kids to begin their fun day. We had a lot of parents sign up to donate snacks, please wait for Raegan to reach out to you on what needs to be brought. Thank you again for volunteering your time to help make FIELD DAY a success!

SCHEDULE FOR LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, MAY 8^TH:

8:00 am   Prayer Service (7/8 Ministry) followed by:

                Rosary

                8^th Grade Recognition

Preschool Graduation

School-wide Awards Ceremony beginning w/PK

                Dismissal – Sign students out at church

Final Dismissal is at 11:00 am for any student not yet signed out. No lunch served, no afternoon extended care. All activities will be in church. Students should wear their royal blue community shirts with dress code bottoms.

SO MANY TO THANK…

Ø  To the Aaron & Roselyn Wood family & Bryan & Stacey Evers, for moving all the freezer & cooler items to the Wood’s butcher shop during the power outage/storm last weekend. What a big job!

Ø  To Daniel Hagenhoff, Tim Evers, & Kevin Beck, for going after & unloading supplies for Field Day.

Ø  To Brandon & Victoria Schulte for the donation of multiple snack items for school use.

Ø  For all other donations of time & talent not listed here, the small things that people do on a routine basis! You are all appreciated!

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

MARK YOUR CALENDAR…

 

April 26^th-   Fishers of Men

April 29^th -  1^st Reconciliation after Mass

May 1^st -      May Crowning – 8:00 am

May 2^nd -     8^th Grade Promotion/Graduation

             During 6:00 pm Mass

May 3^rd -     1^st Communion During 8:00 am Mass

May 4^th-      Field Day

May 5^th -     8^th Grade Mass @ JC

May 6^th-      Vocations Day @ OLLIS (6th & 7th)

May 6^th -     Confirmation

May 8^{th -}     Last Day of School

Aug 5^th-       Open House

Aug 12^th-     1^st Day of School

Oct 10^th-     Fantasy Night

 

 

Please return your folder on Monday

Enjoy a wonderful SPRING Weekend!

 

Friday Newsletter 4-17-2026

THE WEEK AHEAD:

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

         

Mon -      8^th Grade Pictures in JC            

Tues –     Sketch Practice until 4:15 pm             

Wed –     All School Field Trip to Springfield Baseball

Thur –

Fri –       Dress Down Day

            Sketch Day @ Capitol

             

3-8 Progress Reports are available online. To access Progress Reports on your family portal - sign in, then follow these steps:

On left, click “Student”

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

In upper left screen click “Midterm Progress Report”

If you have more than one student, you can switch between them on the upper left. Please sign the slip enclosed in today’s folder, acknowledging that you reviewed the report. It is a good idea to log in weekly to check grades. This is also a good time to log in any service hours you have performed.

K-2 Progress Reports are enclosed in today’s folder. Look over these and if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the classroom teacher.

ONLINE RE-ENROLLMENT DUE! OLOS SCHOOL utilizes ONLINE application & enrollment. The application/enrollment for new students & enrollment for existing students is open. You will need to log in to your portal & complete and submit the enrollment packet. If you need assistance, call the office and we will help walk you through this process.

YEARBOOK: You will find your Yearbook order form in today’s folder. All Yearbook order forms and payment are due APRIL 27^TH.

SCHOOL FEES: All outstanding school fees must be paid no later than April 27^th. School fees include, but are not limited to, preschool, lunch, extended care, lost textbooks &/or chromebooks, chargers, lost library books, etc.  Unfulfilled service hours will be billed out at $20/hr. Please check your family portal & log any hours of service you have performed.

FIELD DAY: If you are able to help with field day, please fill out the form in today’s folder. We will also be having a color run for students and staff that day. If you would like to be a part of spraying students with different colors, please let Raegan Wiser know.

WEEKLY DRESS DOWN PASS WINNER(S)! Congratulations to Wade & Lilah for winning this week! Remember – return your folder (with paperwork complete) by Monday to be added to the weekly drawing.

SPRINGFIELD CARDINALS: For the ballgame on Wednesday, we are NOT meeting at school. An itinerary was sent home last week, with gates opening at 9:00 am. Once you make your way to your seats, please sign in with your child’s class teacher. Students are to wear their ROYAL BLUE COMMUNITY SHIRT with dress down bottoms.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR…

April 19^th-   1^st Communion Practice and Centers 

April 20^th -  8^th Grade Pictures                   

April 22^nd –  Springfield Cardinal’s Game

April 24^th-   Sketch Day @ Capitol in JC

April 26^th-   Fishers of Men

April 29^th -  1^st Reconciliation after Mass

May 2^nd -     8^th Grade Graduation

May 3^rd -     1^st Communion

May 4^th-      Field Day

May 5^th -     8^th Grade Mass @ JC

May 6^th-      Vocations Day @ OLLIS (6th & 7th)

May 6^th -     Confirmation

May 8^{th -}    Last Day of School

Oct 10^th-     Fantasy Night

Schoolwide Field Trip – Springfield Cardinals Game

(April 22)

We are excited for our upcoming school wide field trip to the Springfield Cardinals game on April 22! Please review the important details below:

·  Gates will open at 9:00 AM

·  The educational presentation, led by the Discovery Center, will begin around 10:00 AM

·  First pitch is scheduled for 11:15 AM

Please note that the stadium enforces a clear bag policy and is a cashless venue, so plan accordingly.

For families who have already paid, game tickets and lunch tickets were sent home in last week’s Friday’s folder.

If your child does not attend the field trip, they will be counted absent for the day.  If the game is rained out, we will coordinate with the Cardinals to move to another game.

As this is a schoolwide event, there will be NO EXTENDED CARE on April 22.

We look forward to a fun and educational day at the ballpark!

 Friday Newsletter 4-10-2026

THE WEEK AHEAD:

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

         

Mon -   RE-ENROLLMENT DEADLINE

               iReady testing this week

Tues –  Sketch Practice until 4:15 pm             

Wed –   All School Mass (3/4 Ministry)

          Library Storytellers visit OLOS - pm

Thur –

Fri –    $1 Dress Down Day for Uganda

          Progress Reports available

             

ONLINE RE-ENROLLMENT DUE! OLOS SCHOOL utilizes ONLINE application & enrollment. The application/enrollment for new students & enrollment for existing students is open. You will need to log in to your portal & complete and submit the enrollment packet. If we have not received your re-enrollment, you will find notice in today’s folder. Please log on and get the enrollment submitted by THIS MONDAY, APRIL 13^TH. Students will receive a bonus dress down pass for the next school year if this deadline is met. If you need assistance, call the office and we will help walk you through this process.

EASTER EGG HUNT: Thanks so much to all who sent in candy for the hunt. Thanks especially to the 7^th & 8^th graders and Ms. Bella, who helped hide all those eggs for the students. We appreciate it so much!

FISHING DAY AT LEPPER LAKE on Wednesday was so much fun for the 3^rd – 8^th graders! If you see Cindy & Donnie, please make sure to thank them for their hospitality. Also, a thank you to our drivers – we couldn’t plan these kinds of events without your help.

SUDS FUNDRAISER BREAKDOWN:

Total Sales:            $13,773

Total Profit:           $3,444

School Profit:         $ 2,083

NCYC Profit:          $ 1,361

Thanks so much to all who participated in this fundraiser. Special thanks to Joan Doerhoff & Carol Plank for coordinating this fundraiser.

BABY SHOWER: The students had a great time on Wednesday with the baby shower games. Make sure to check our Facebook page for some great pictures. If you have items you’d like to donate or are able to get out and shop this weekend, we are still accepting donations early in the upcoming week. Thanks so much to Mrs. Groose and the Student Council for sponsoring the shower.  We appreciate your support of this important service project.

SCHOOL FEES: All outstanding school fees must be paid no later than April 27^th. School fees include, but are not limited to, preschool, lunch, extended care, lost textbooks &/or chromebooks, chargers, lost library books, etc.  Unfulfilled service hours will be billed out at $20/hr. Please check your family portal & log any hours of service you have performed.

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

MARK YOUR CALENDAR…

April 14^th-17^th- i Ready Testing

April 19^th-   1^st Communion Practice and Centers 

April 20^th -  8^th Grade Pictures                   

April 22^nd –  Springfield Cardinal’s Game

April 24^th-   Sketch Day @ Capitol in JC

April 26^th-   Fishers of Men

April 29^th -  1^st Reconciliation after Mass

May 2^nd -     8^th Grade Graduation

May 3^rd -     1^st Communion

May 4^th-      Field Day

May 5^th -     8^th Grade Mass @ JC

May 6^th-      Vocations Day @ OLLIS (6th & 7th)

May 6^th -     Confirmation

May 8^{th -}     Last Day of School

Oct 10^th-     Fantasy Night

 

 

Please return your folder on Monday

Have a Great Weekend!

 

 Schoolwide Field Trip – Springfield Cardinals Game

(April 22)

We are excited for our upcoming school wide field trip to the Springfield Cardinals game on April 22! Please review the important details below:

·  Gates will open at 9:00 AM

·  The educational presentation, led by the Discovery Center, will begin around 10:00 AM

·  First pitch is scheduled for 11:15 AM

Please note that the stadium enforces a clear bag policy and is a cashless venue, so plan accordingly.

For families who have already paid, game tickets and lunch tickets will be sent home in this Friday’s folder.

If your child does not attend the field trip, they will be counted absent for the day.  If the game is rained out, we will coordinate with the Cardinals to move to another game.

As this is a schoolwide event, there will be NO EXTENDED CARE on April 22.

We look forward to a fun and educational day at the ballpark!

 

 

 

Friday Newsletter 3-27-2026

 

THE WEEK AHEAD:

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

         

Mon -   School Spirit Dress Down Day

Tues –  Sketch Practice until 4:15 pm             

Wed – All School Mass (7/8 Ministry)

          Wacky Wednesday- Wear Royal Blue

         Community Shirts with Dress Code Bottoms

         Library Lady

         Fishing @ Lepper Lake 12 pm (3^rd- 8^th)

         Student Council Meeting till 4:15

         Students can begin wearing shorts

Thur – NO SCHOOL- HOLY THURSDAY

Fri –    NO SCHOOL- GOOD FRIDAY

Mon-   NO SCHOOL- EASTER MONDAY

        

          

EASTER BREAK: We will be out of school Thursday, April 2^nd, Friday, April 3^rd and Monday, April 6^th.

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL BALLOTS: Thank you to everyone who voted for our SAC officers. Our newest SAC members are Eric Groose and Jessica Kempker.  They will begin their service in August 2026. Thank you to all who agreed to run for the Advisory Council!

SCHOOL CALENDAR INPUT: Thank you for your input on the school calendar. 92% of families indicated that they prefer an 8:00 am prayer service followed by family breakfast and parties with a final dismissal at 10:00 am on the day we break for Christmas.   

OLOS SCHOOL utilizes ONLINE application & enrollment. The application/enrollment for new students & enrollment for existing students is open. You will need to log in to your portal & complete and submit the enrollment packet. Our goal is to have all existing students re-enrolled no later than April 13^th. Students will receive a bonus dress down pass for the next school year if this deadline is met.

GROUP PHOTOS: We will be taking group photos of different clubs we have had throughout this school year. ALL STUDENTS are to wear their royal blue community shirts with dress code bottoms on Wednesday, April 8^th.

CARDINAL’S BASEBALL GAME: Ticket information is in today’s folder. If you need any modification, please let the office know. We are excited for the students and staff to be able to enjoy this event!

CANDY/TREATS NEEDED: We would love donations to help fill our Easter eggs for the students’ hunt on April 7^th. Donations can be small candy treats or other types of treats (think small carnival type prizes). Please send in any donations early next week so that we know how much we need to purchase. Please no chocolate or anything that could melt easily. Thanks so much!

FISHING DAY AT LEPPER LAKE: Students in grades 3-8 will be fishing this Wednesday, April 1^st, after lunch. We welcome any & all parents to attend. We are still in need of a few more DRIVERS. We would love to have you join us for a fun afternoon at a beautiful lake! We have approximately 20 rods/reels (made possible through a grant from Mo. Dept. of Conservation), but if your student has their own, they should bring them.  Please be sure to send with your child sunscreen, bug spray or anything they will need while fishing. As a reminder, students cannot share these items. Drivers – we will bring students to you in the parking lot behind the gym at 12:00 noon.

BABY SHOWER PLANNED! Mrs. Groose & the Student Council are once again sponsoring our annual Baby Shower for mothers & babies in need. The planned date is Wednesday, April 8^th. More information on specific needs is in today’s folder. We appreciate your support of this important service project.

WEEKLY DRESS DOWN PASS WINNER(S)! Congratulations to Alayna for winning this week! Remember – return your folder (with paperwork complete) by Monday to be added to the weekly drawing.

NO FAMILY NEWSLETTER next week due to the short week. We wish you a very peaceful and happy Easter!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR…

April 1^st-      Fishing at Lepper Lake (after lunch)

April 2^nd-6^th- No School

April 7^th-      Easter Egg Hunt

Aprill 8^th -   Baby Shower

April 9^th-     Cole R5 Counselor visits 8^th Graders & parents

             at OLOS, 8:00 am in cafeteria

April 14^th-17^th- i Ready Testing

April 19^th-   1^st Communion Practice and Centers 

April 20^th -  8^th Grade Pictures                   

April 22^nd –  Springfield Cardinal’s Game

April 24^th-   Sketch Day @ Capitol in JC

April 26^th-   Fishers of Men

April 29^th -  1^st Reconciliation after Mass

May 2^nd -     8^th Grade Graduation

May 3^rd -     1^st Communion

May 4^th-      Field Day

May 5^th -     8^th Grade Mass @ JC

May 6^th-      Vocations Day @ OLLIS (6th & 7th)

May 6^th -     Confirmation

May 8^{th -}       Last Day of School

Oct 10^th-     Fantasy Night

 

 

 

 

Holy Week and Easter Schedule

Holy Thursday

OLOS: Liturgy of the Hours (Morning Prayer @ 8 am)

Sacred Heart: Mass of our Lord’s Supper @ 6 pm

 

Good Friday:

 OLOS: Stations of the Cross @ 12 pm

Sacred Heart: Liturgy of the Hours (Morning Prayer) @ 8 am

Good Friday Services @ 3 pm

 

Holy Saturday

OLOS: Liturgy of the Hours

 (Morning Prayer) @ 8 am

Easter Vigil Mass @ 8 pm

 

Easter Sunday Mass

OLOS: 9 am

Sacred Heart: 11 am