Friday Newsletter 3-6-2026

THE WEEK AHEAD:

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

 

Fri-    NO SCHOOL (Tomorrow, Fri., Mar. 6)

        3D Archery Shoot 6:15 pm @ Taos     

Mon -   NO SCHOOL

Tues –  

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

         Spelling Bee Practice 3:30-4:30 pm

          Archery practice 4:30-5:30 pm

Thur –  Scholar Bowl Trivia event - 4:00 pm

Fri –    Stations (3/4 Ministry) 2:30 pm

         $1 Dress Down Day for Uganda

           Report Cards Available

No School, Friday March 6^th and Monday March 9^th.

SHOW ME SUDS: Thank you to everyone who placed a Show-Me Suds order. If you have any questions about your order, please contact Joan Doerhofof at (573) 619-5356. Delivery is estimated to be March 15^th.

STUDENT SHOWCASE, MEET & GREET, HOME & SCHOOL MEETING! Join us on Monday, March 16 for the Showcase & Meet & Greet from 5:30 – 6:15 pm. Families are invited to visit classrooms, enjoy students’ displayed work, gather information, meet the staff, and socialize with current & potential students & their families. A light dinner will be provided from 6:00 – 6:15 pm. The final Home & School meeting of the year will begin at 6:15 pm. Remember, you get a bonus dress down pass for your child by attending the meeting.

VIP DAY: Thank you to Rachel Kempker, Sarah Adrian, and Crystal Hoover for coordinating this event through the H & S Association. It was an enjoyable morning!

YUMMY PIZZA! A Huge “Thank You” to Deacon Chet for treating the students to pizza from the Corner Market this past Thursday!! The students and staff enjoyed the treat!

OLOS SCHOOL utilizes ONLINE application & enrollment. The application/enrollment for new students & enrollment for existing students will be opened next Friday. At that time, you will need to log in to your portal & complete and submit the enrollment packet. More info. about that process will be sent home next week. 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.

DEMOCRACY DAY ELDON UPPER ELEMENTARY: Our 3^rd-6^th graders have been invited to attend Democracy Day on Friday, March 20^th. This is a great opportunity for our students to learn more about their government and community resources. Please find & fill out the field trip form, which can be found in today’s folder.

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 go ahead and send in any donations as soon as they are available 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 on April 1^st, after lunch. 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. We welcome any & all parents to attend and are asking for drivers. Make plans now to join us for a fun afternoon at a beautiful lake!

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 will be coming home later in the month, but until then, if you see items on sale or something you would like to donate, go ahead and pick it up. We appreciate your support of this important service project.

 “SLOWING DOWN TO THE SPEED OF JOY” Through the past weeks this book has been available at church and is offered as a Lenten resource for reading & study. Small groups have formed, and you are very welcome to attend any of these groups. If you are unable to attend, or can come to only a few, we have enclosed the study guide in today’s folder. Use it as you are able to enrich your Lenten prayer life & reflection time. Small Study Group meetings take place in the parish office meeting room until the end of Lent and group times are:

Sundays – after 8:00 am Mass (led by Colleen Abbott)

Wednesdays - 3:30 pm (led by Marianna Werdehausen)

Fridays – 1:00 pm – before Stations (led by Debbie Klindt)

If you need a copy of the book, you can pick one up at Church or let us know and we can send one home.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Each Friday during Lent (at 2:30 pm) all students will be attending and providing the ministry for the Stations. We invite you to attend if you are able. If you will be signing your child out afterwards, please let us know ahead of time so that they can bring their backpack along to church. All Stations will be at Church.

Schedule for Stations:

Friday, Friday, Mar.13 (3/4 Ministry) Traditional Stations

Friday, Mar. 20 (1/2 Ministry) Living Stations

Friday, Mar. 27 (K Ministry) Shadow Stations

PARISH MISSION: Join us in Eldon for a three-part Lenten Mission Teachings series led by Spencer Allen, principal of Helias Catholic High School. Scheduled for March 15–17, from 6:30–8:00 PM. The talks will explore and strengthen the foundations of Catholic faith, offering insights and practical apologetics. This series is open to all seeking to deepen their faith as they prepare for Lent.

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

MARK YOUR CALENDAR…

March 12^th-  Scholar Bowl Trivia Night

March 16^th - Student Showcase 5:30 pm

   Home and School Meeting 6:15 pm

March 19^th  - Penance Service

March 20^th- Democracy Day (3^rd- 6^th)

March 26^th- Diocesan Spelling Bee

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

Aprill 8^th -   Baby Shower

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

             at OLOS, 8:00 am in cafeteria                      

April 22^nd – Springfield Cardinals Game

April 24^th-   Sketch Day @ Capitol in JC

April 29^th -  1^st Reconciliation

May 2^nd -     8^th Grade Graduation

May 3^rd -     1^st Communion

May 4^th-      Field Day

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 Tuesday

Have a Great 4 Day Weekend!

LENTEN OBLIGATIONS:

Abstinence

All who have celebrated their 14th birthday are bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all Fridays of Lent and Good Friday.

Fasting

Everyone, from the celebration of their 18th birthday to their 59^th birthday, is bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting means eating only one full meal each day. Two other partial meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken; but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed. Voluntary fasting on other weekdays of Lent is highly recommended.

When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, neither the law of fasting nor the law of abstinence obliges. These are minimal penitential practices and should not be lightly excused. If in doubt, please consult your parish priest. Other recommended forms of fasting, as regards to (adult beverages) drinks, needless television, video games, Internet use, and social entertainment, are of true spiritual value and strongly encouraged.

Almsgiving

The act of giving to the poor, in the most ancient tradition of the Church, is an expression of penance, a witness of fraternal charity, and an expression of Lenten conversion. Catholics are encouraged to support generously the charitable works of the whole Church: through regular stewardship to their parish and support of charities.

 Prayer

To deepen one’s love for Christ, Catholics are urged to participate in the sacramental life of the Church during Lent by attending daily Mass and frequenting the sacrament of Reconciliation.

Friday Newsletter 2-27-2026 

 

THE WEEK AHEAD:

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

         

Mon -  

Tues –  

Wed –  All School Mass (7/8 Ministry)

        VIP DAY                                      Wacky Wednesday              

         Community Service Day- Dress Down in royal blue CS shirts and dress code bottoms

         Student Council- until 4:15

          Archery practice 4:30-5:30 pm

         School Advisory Cl. mtg- 6:00 pm       

Thur –  End of 3^rd Quarter

         Diocesan Science Fair @ St. Francis Xavier

Fri –    NO SCHOOL   

           

Show Me Suds: Show Me Suds was due Friday February 27^th,  If you did not get your order form turned in, please contact Joan Doerhofof at (573) 619-5356. Delivery is estimated to be March 15^th.

FYI MARCH 5^TH IS NOT AN EARLY RELEASE DAY. It was brought to our attention that some people were given an outdated calendar for this year.

NO SCHOOL: FRIDAY MARCH 6^TH OR MONDAY MARCH 9^TH.

VIP DAY: Very Important Person Day will be held on Wednesday, March 4^th. Students can invite two “Very Important Persons” to attend.  We will start with Mass at 8 am followed by refreshments in the gym and will conclude around 9:45- 10:00 am. Thank you to Rachel Kempker, Sarah Adrian, and Crystal Hoover for coordinating this event through the H & S Association.

KOMU8: KOMU8 Television Station was here a few weeks ago to record our students for the pledge portion of the morning news. Beginning on 2/28, our 1^st-4^th graders will be featured on the 2^nd Saturday (6:57 am) and 2^nd Sunday (7:50 am) of each month. Our 7^th and 8^th graders will be featured on Fridays at 6:50 am. Our Pre/K & K will be featured on the 1^st and 3^rd Saturday (6:57 am) and Sunday (7:50 am) of the month. Links can also be found on our Facebook page.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Each Friday during Lent (at 2:30 pm) all students will be attending and providing the ministry for the Stations. We invite you to attend if you are able. If you will be signing your child out afterwards, please let us know ahead of time so that they can bring their backpack along to church. All Stations will be at Church.

Schedule for Stations:

Friday, Friday, Mar.13 (3/4 Ministry) Traditional Stations

Friday, Mar. 20 (1/2 Ministry) Living Stations

Friday, Mar. 27 (K Ministry) Shadow Stations

Parish Mission: Join us in Eldon for a three-part Lenten Mission Teachings series led by Spencer Allen, principal of Helias Catholic High School. Scheduled for March 15–17, from 6:30–8:00 PM. The talks will explore and strengthen the foundations of Catholic faith, offering insights and practical apologetics. This series is open to all seeking to deepen their faith as they prepare for Lent.

Next Thursday March 5^th, Deacon Chet is treating all the students to a special Pizza lunch. Mr. Bryan has added sides and a dessert to make a wonderful treat. A Big Thank you to Deacon Chet!

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

Mark your Calendar…

March 12^th- Scholar Bowl Trivia Night

March 16^th-  Student Showcase 5:30 pm

   Home and School Meeting 6:15 pm

March 19^th  -Penance Service

March 26^th- Diocesan Spelling Bee

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

             At OLOS, 8:00 am in cafeteria                      

April 22^nd – Springfield Cardinals Game

April 24^th-  Sketch Day @ Capitol in JC

April 29^th - 1^st Reconciliation

May 2^nd -     8^th Grade Graduation

May 3^rd -     1^st Communion

May 4^th-      Field Day

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

May 6^th -     Confirmation

 

 

 

Friday Newsletter 2-13-2026

 

THE WEEK AHEAD:

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

 

Sat -   Girls’ Basketball @ St. Martin 10:00 am

          (vs. OLLIS)

Mon -   NO SCHOOL – Presidents’ Day holiday

Tues –  

Wed –  Ash Wednesday – Holy Day

         All School Mass (3/4 Ministry)

          Archery practice 4:30-5:30 pm

Thur – 

Fri –    Stations of the Cross (7/8 Ministry) 2:30 pm

         School Spirit Day for HOME games tomorrow. (May dress down if wearing school approved spirit shirt.)

Sat-    Girls’ Basketball @ HOME 8:00 am (vs. St. George)     

          Girls’ Basketball @ HOME 11:00 am (vs. IC)

          Cheer Squad in attendance

          Archery Meet @ St. Martin

SHOW ME SUDS: Show Me Suds Laundry Fundraiser is back! This is the perfect time to purchase laundry soap, dishwasher tablets, and dryer sheets for your family. Sales run until Sunday, March 1^st. Delivery is estimated to be March 15^th. Order forms were in last week’s folder, but if you need another, please contact the office.. Proceeds will go towards OLOS School and NCYC. Please contact Joan Doerhoff at (573) 619-5356 for more information.

VALENTINE’S DAY THANKS! Thank you so very much to all of our fantastic room parents who make our classroom parties so much fun! We never have a worry because we know that with your planning, all the details are taken care of – all for the love of our students. Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you – our wonderful school families!

HOLY DAY MASS: Please note that this Wednesday, Feb. 18^th, all school staff will be attending the Ash Wednesday Holy Day Mass. If you are dropping your child off after 7:55, please bring them directly to church.

SIBLING SERVICE REMINDER: Sibling service was started for drop in occasions if another sibling has an activity after school (sports practice, Student Council, etc.). We have extended this service for archery students, allowing them to stay in extended care until archery practice starts. If your child is staying in sibling service, you are to pay $2 when you pick up your child, otherwise we will document it as regular extended care and you will be charged $7 at the end of the month. Hopefully, this clears up any confusion about sibling service. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the office.

ILLNESS: We have had a lot of students out for different sicknesses over the last couple weeks. As reminder, your child must be FEVER FREE FOR 24 HOURS (without medication) before they can return to school.

VIP DAY: Very Important Person Day will be held on Wednesday, March 4^th. We will start with Mass at 8 am followed by refreshments in the gym. More details to come.

KOMU8: KOMU8 Television Station was here last week to record our students for the pledge portion of the morning news. We don’t’ know when it will air; we will let you know details as they become available.

 NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY! School will not be in session this Monday, Feb. 16^th for Presidents’ Day.

 VOCATIONS DAY EVENT AT OLOS SCHOOL! Wednesday, Feb. 25^th, 6:00 – 8:30 pm. This night will offer real conversations about priesthood, religious life and marriage, with priests, sisters, married couples, and seminarian parents to offer insight into supporting young people as they discern God’s call. Open to teens & pre-teens (5^th grade +), parents & adults. For more info., contact Erin Koerner @ 573-645-3396. We encourage all our 5-8^th students and parents to attend!

RICE BOWL: In today’s folder you will find a “Rice Bowl” kit. Use the daily calendar and rice bowl as a tool to pray, fast and give. Your Lenten alms help people experiencing hunger and poverty in your local community and in other countries. Please turn these in on Easter weekend at Church.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Each Friday during Lent (at 2:30 pm) all students will be attending and providing the ministry for the Stations. We invite you to attend if you are able. If you will be signing your child out afterwards, please let us know ahead so that they can bring their backpack along to church. All Stations will be at Church.

Schedule for Stations:

Friday, Feb. 20 – (7/8 Ministry) Stations of the Cross

Friday, Feb. 27 – (5/6 Ministry) Stations of the Cross according to Mary

Friday, Friday, Mar. 13 - (3/4 Ministry) Stations of the Cross

Friday, Mar. 20 (1/2 Ministry) Living Stations of the Cross

Friday, Mar. 27 (K Ministry) Shadow Stations of the Cross

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

Mark your Calendar: April 29^th - 1^st Reconciliation

     May 2^nd - 8^th Grade Graduation

     May 3^rd - 1^st Communion

     May 6^th - Confirmation

 

Please return your folder on Tuesday.

Enjoy the three-day weekend everyone!

 

 

LENTEN OBLIGATIONS:

Abstinence

All who have celebrated their 14th birthday are bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all Fridays of Lent and Good Friday.

Fasting

Everyone, from the celebration of their 18th birthday to their 59^th birthday, is bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting means eating only one full meal each day. Two other partial meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken; but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed. Voluntary fasting on other weekdays of Lent is highly recommended.

When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, neither the law of fasting nor the law of abstinence obliges. These are minimal penitential practices and should not be lightly excused. If in doubt, please consult your parish priest. Other recommended forms of fasting, as regards to (adult beverages) drinks, needless television, video games, Internet use, and social entertainment, are of true spiritual value and strongly encouraged.

Almsgiving

The act of giving to the poor, in the most ancient tradition of the Church, is an expression of penance, a witness of fraternal charity, and an expression of Lenten conversion. Catholics are encouraged to support generously the charitable works of the whole Church: through regular stewardship to their parish and support of charities.

Prayer

To deepen one’s love for Christ, Catholics are urged to participate in the sacramental life of the Church during Lent by attending daily Mass and frequenting the sacrament of Reconciliation.

Family Newsletter 2-06-2026

 

Our Lady of the Snows School provides quality Catholic education and

develops the whole person in a faith-filled Catholic environment.

 

THE WEEK AHEAD:

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

 

Sat -    Girls’ Basketball @ St. Joe-JC 10:00 am (vs. St. Martin)

          Archery Meet @ St. Martin 4:00 pm

Mon -   NO SCHOOL

Tues –  Dress like a Staff Member

         Girls’ Basketball Practice 3:30-5:00 pm

Wed –  All School Mass (1/2 Ministry)

         Archery practice 4:30-5:30 pm

         Student Council mtg 4:15 pm

Thur –  Girls’ Basketball Practice 3:30-5:00 pm

Fri –    Valentine’s Parties @ 2:30 pm

Sat-    Girls’ Basketball @ St. Martin 10:00 am (vs. OLLIS)   

 SHOW ME SUDS: Show Me Suds Laundry Fundraiser is back! This is the perfect time to purchase laundry soap, dishwasher tablets, and dryer sheets for your family. The sale will start on Friday, February 6th, and run until Sunday, March 1^st. Delivery is estimated to be March 15^th. Order forms may be found in today’s folder. Proceeds will go towards OLOS School and NCYC. Please contact Joan Doerhoff at (573) 619-5356 for more information.

VALENTINTE’S PARTIES: Classroom parents are in charge of planning classroom party activities and for coordinating treats and other refreshments. Please update the classroom teacher with your plans. The Valentine’s Party will held on Friday, February 13^th beginning at 2:30. Thank you for volunteering!!

DRESS CODE: Just a few reminders about the dress code we discussed at the last Home and School Meeting. Preschool students should always wear Velcro or Slip on shoes or sneakers, please no tie shoes. All students are required to wear shoes that have a back on them, no slip-on shoes or crocs. Shoes must be tennis-like shoes and meet the requirements in the handbook. Boots are only allowed on dress down days, and this rule applies to preschool students as well.

SIBLING SERVICE: Sibling service was started for drop in occasions as another sibling has an activity (sports practice, student council, etc.) after school. We have extended that for archery this year and are letting the archery students stay in afternoon extended care until archery practice starts. If your child is staying in sibling service, you are to pay $2 when you pick up your child, otherwise we will document it as regular extended care and you will be charged $7 at the end of the month. I hope this clears up any confusion there is about sibling service. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the office.

ARCHERY: We will continue to have archery practice on Wednesday nights from 4:30-5:30 pm. We have four students that will be participating in the meet at St. Martins School on Saturday, February 7^th at 4pm. Thanks for being patient as we try to navigate through this new process.

HEADS UP FOR TWO MONDAYS OFF! School will not be in session on Monday, Feb. 9^th for teacher professional development nor on Monday, Feb. 16^th  for Presidents’ Day.

Mark your Calendar: April 27^th  1^st Reconciliation

    May 2^nd  8^th Grade Graduation

    May 3^rd  1^st Communion

    May 6^th  Confirmation.

VIP DAY: Very Important Person Day will be held on Wednesday, March 4^th. We will start with Mass at 8 am followed by refreshments in the gym. More details to come.

Dress like a Staff Member:, We missed 1 day during CSW. The theme was “Dress Like a Staff Member”. Students can dress like a staff member on Tuesday, February 10^th. .

KOMU8: KOMU8 Television Station was here this week to tape our students for the pledge portion of the morning news. We don’t’ know when it will air; we will let you know details as they become available.

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

Please return your folder on Monday.

 

 

SCHOOL MOTTO: We are learning, serving and praying - every moment of every day. We are COUGARS!

 

C - Christ Centered

O – Optimistic

U – Understanding of Others

G – Generous

A – Achieving Academic Excellence

R – Respectful

S – Serving Others