Friday Newsletter 2-28-2025

THE WEEK AHEAD:

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

March Focus: Pro-life

Mon –  

Tues –  School Advisory Council mtg – 6:00 pm in cafeteria

Wed –  All School Ash Wednesday Mass 8:00 am (7/8 Ministry)

          VIP Day begins with Mass

          Wacky Wednesday

          Community Day – wear royal blue CS shirt with dress code bottoms

          Rosary @ 2:30 pm in gym

          Student Council Mtg – until 4:15 pm

          Archery Practice 4:30 – 5:30 pm, hall

Thur – Report Cards available

Fri -    NO SCHOOL – Diocesan Professional Development

VIP DAY IS THIS WEEK – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5^TH. Students can invite two “Very Important Persons” to attend. We will have Ash Wednesday Mass in the gym at 8:00 am and then move into the cafeteria for refreshments and an activity. As a reminder, Ash Wednesday is a day of abstaining from meat and fasting for Catholics. Because of this, you should plan on the refreshments served after Mass to be a light breakfast. (Fasting allows only one full meal a day and two smaller meals. The two smaller meals should not equal the quantity of the main meal.) We plan on being finished up around 9:45 – 10:00 am. We thank Paige Chapman, Amanda Herigon & Rachel Kempker for coordinating this event through the H & S Association.

PLEASE BE ON TIME for Ash Wednesday Mass. If you arrive after 7:45 am, please use the double gym doors to come directly into the gym and be seated for Mass.

STUDENT SHOWCASE/MEET & GREET: Come one, come all! You are invited and encouraged to share a little time with us ahead of the Home & School meeting on Monday, March 10^th. We especially welcome those with new preschoolers and kindergartners, and new families. Stop by to meet with your child’s teacher, find out about enrollment, sign up for “Step Up Day” in late April, and enjoy a light dinner. The “Student Showcase” (student work will be on display) will begin at 5:30 pm. Around approximately 6:00 pm, we will be serving a light dinner (sandwich, chip, soft drinks). Please then stay and join us for our final Home & School meeting for the 2024-25 school year, which will begin at 6:15 pm.

CONGRATULATIONS to EMERY for making her First Reconciliation this week!  Please pray for Emery and all the 2^nd graders in our parish who are receiving Sacraments of Initiation this spring.

SERVICE HOURS: Today you are receiving a service hour summary report. We know that many of you have service hours that are not shown on the report. Please take time now to log service hours on your family portal. Remember that all households (between the two parents/guardians) must perform at least 20 hours of service to the school and/or parish each school year. This requirement does not include student service hours, which are performed within the classroom/school day. In lieu of the hours, you may choose to pay out the time @ $10/hr. (Next school year the fee will be $20/hr). Please call Rosie in the school office if you have any questions.

SHOW ME SUDS DELIVERY DATE: Show Me Suds products will be available for pickup on Sunday, March 9^th in the gym, 4:00-5:30 pm. Thank you for your continued support of our school and parish youth.

VOLLEYBALL UNIFORMS: We still have a few uniforms out from our volleyball season last fall. Please turn these in this week. You will be charged for any uniform that is not returned.

MADELYN’S BASKETBALL NEWS: Madelyn is happy to report that the PALs team she plays with, St. Joseph Cathedral Spartans, won their first-round game in the CMPALs Playoffs (formerly known as the Catholic Bowl) against Holy Family, with a final score of 27-19. They will play again this Thursday evening, 2/27, @ St. Joe @ 8:00 pm. These notes will be published before we know the results of that game – but we will update you with some hopefully good news next week. Good luck Madelyn & team! We are proud of you!

RICE BOWLS are in today’s folder. These can be used as a great Lenten tool with your family. Inside the Rice Bowl you will find a calendar with daily ideas and reflections. You may return the Rice Bowl after Easter at Mass or send in and we will forward them to the parish office.

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

LOOKING AHEAD…

Monday, Mar. 10: H & S Meeting & Student Showcase

Tuesday, April 1: Cole R5 Counselor visits 8^th graders &

                parents at OLOS, 8:00 am in cafeteria

Thursday, April 3: Sketch Day

Friday, April 4: 8^th Grade Picture Day

Thursday, April 10: Spelling Bee @ St. Martin

Friday, April 25: Last Day for 8^th Graders

Saturday, April 26: 8^th Grade Promotion/Graduation-  

 6:00 pm Mass

Sunday, April 27: First Eucharist – 8:00 am Mass

Monday, April 28: Step-Up Day 7:30 – 9:00 am

Tuesday, April 29: Field Day

Wednesday, April 30: Cole R5 Freshman Orientation at

 6:00 pm in Cole R5 cafeteria

Thursday, May 1: 8^th Grade Mass @ St. Joe, JC

Friday, May 2: Last Day of School, Preschool Graduation & 8^th Grade Recognition, dismiss @ 11: 00 am.

Please return your folder on Monday!

Have a great weekend and enjoy the semi-warmer weather!

Friday Newsletter 2-21-2025

 

THE WEEK AHEAD:

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

 

Mon –   School Spirit Day

          iReady Testing Week

Tues – 

Wed –  All School Mass 8:00 am (1/2 Ministry)

          First Reconciliation – after Mass

          Archery Practice 4:30 – 5:30 pm, hall

Thur –

Fri -    Dress Down Day for $1 for Uganda Day

          End of Third Quarter

VIP DAY ON THE WAY! Mark your calendar for the first Wednesday in March – March 5^th – for VIP Day. Students can invite two “Very Important Persons” to attend. We will have Ash Wednesday Mass in the gym at 8:00 am and then move into the cafeteria for refreshments and an activity. As a reminder, Ash Wednesday is a day of abstaining from meat and fasting for Catholics. Because of this, you should plan on the refreshments served after Mass to be a light breakfast. (Fasting allows only one full meal a day and two smaller meals. The two smaller meals should not equal the quantity of the main meal.) We plan on being finished up around 9:45 – 10:00 am. We thank Paige Chapman, Amanda Herigon & Rachel Kempker for coordinating this event through the H & S Association.

THIS UPCOMING WEEK is iReady testing week for K-8. Please make sure your child is on time for school each day and try to limit time out, especially in the mornings.

ADVANCE NOTICE: Friday, March 7^th – NO SCHOOL, Diocesan Professional Development Day

PRE-ENROLLMENT SURVEY: We are asking each family to please fill out the survey sent home last week, which helps us plan our new school year. Pay attention to the bottom, which asks about other people you may know who have school-aged children who might be interested. Thanks so much for your input!

SHOW ME SUDS DELIVERY CHANGE OF DATE: Show Me Suds products will be available for pickup on Sunday, March 9^th in the gym, 4:00-5:30 pm. Thank you for your continued support of our school and parish youth.

LITTLE LEAGUE SIGN UP information is on the reverse of these notes. If you have any questions, please contact Mark Adrian @ Mid America Bank.

LOOKING AHEAD…

Wednesday, Feb. 26: First Reconciliation

Wednesday, Mar. 5: VIP Day

Monday, Mar. 10: H & S Meeting & Student Showcase

Tuesday, April 1: Cole R5 Counselor visits 8^th graders &

                parents at OLOS, 8:00 am in cafeteria

Thursday, April 3: Sketch Day

Friday, April 4: 8^th Grade Picture Day

Friday, April 25: Last Day for 8^th Graders

Saturday, April 26: 8^th Grade Promotion/Graduation-  

 6:00 pm Mass

Sunday, April 27: First Eucharist – 8:00 am Mass

Monday, April 28: Step-Up Day 7:30 – 9:00 am

Tuesday, April 29: Field Day

Wednesday, April 30: Cole R5 Freshman Orientation at

 6:00 pm in Cole R5 cafeteria

Thursday, May 1: 8^th Grade Mass @ St. Joe, JC

Friday, May 2: Last Day of School, Preschool Graduation & 8^th Grade Recognition, dismiss @ 11: 00 am.

 

Please return your folder on Monday!

Have a great weekend, hopefully enjoying some warmer weather!

 

 

Friday Newsletter 2-14-2025

THE WEEK AHEAD:

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

 

Mon –   NO SCHOOL – Presidents’ Day

Tues – 

Wed –  All School Mass 8:00 am (3/4 Ministry)

          Archery Practice 4:30 – 5:30 pm, hall

Thur –

Fri -    Dress Down Day

PRE-ENROLLMENT SURVEY: We are asking each family to please fill out the enclosed survey, which helps us plan our new school year. Pay attention to the bottom, which asks about other people you may know who have school-aged children who might be interested. Thanks so much for your input!

MIDTERM PROGRESS REPORTS were available last week. If you have not already done so, please follow the directions below to access your child’s report.

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 sent home last week, 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 were in last week’s folder. in today’s folder. Look over these and if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the classroom teacher.

VALENTINE’S DAY: Thanks so much to you, our wonderful room parents, for making the Valentine’s parties so much fun. You are awesome!

VIP DAY ON THE WAY! Mark your calendar for the first Wednesday in March – March 5^th – for VIP Day. Students can invite two “Very Important Persons” to attend. We will have Ash Wednesday Mass in the gym at 8:00 am and then move into the cafeteria for refreshments and an activity. As a reminder, Ash Wednesday is a day of abstaining from meat and fasting for Catholics. Because of this, you should plan on the refreshments served after Mass to be a light breakfast. (Fasting allows only one full meal a day and two smaller meals. The two smaller meals should not equal the quantity of the main meal.) We plan on being finished up around 9:45 – 10:00 am. We thank Paige Chapman, Amanda Herigon & Rachel Kempker for coordinating this event through the H & S Association.

SHOW ME SUDS: Show Me Suds products will be available for pickup on March 2nd. Thank you for your continued support of our school and parish youth.

BASKETBALL NEWS: Congratulations to Madelyn, who plays with the St. Joe Spartans (JC) basketball team. They put a check in the win column on Tuesday night, with a score of 46-22 against Holy Family, Freeburg. Way to go Madelyn & team!

LOOKING AHEAD…

Wednesday, Feb. 26: First Reconciliation

Wednesday, Mar. 5: VIP Day

Monday, Mar. 10: H & S Meeting & Student Showcase

Tuesday, April 1: Cole R5 Counselor visits 8^th graders &

                parents at OLOS, 8:00 am in cafeteria

Thursday, April 3: Sketch Day

Friday, April 4: 8^th Grade Picture Day

Friday, April 25: Last Day for 8^th Graders

Saturday, April 26: 8^th Grade Promotion/Graduation-  

 6:00 pm Mass

Sunday, April 27: First Eucharist – 8:00 am Mass

Monday, April 28: Step-Up Day 7:30 – 9:00 am

Tuesday, April 29: Field Day

Wednesday, April 30: Cole R5 Freshman Orientation at

 6:00 pm in Cole R5 cafeteria

Thursday, May 1: 8^th Grade Mass @ St. Joe, JC

Friday, May 2: Last Day of School, Preschool Graduation & 8^th Grade Recognition, dismiss @ 11: 00 am.

FACTS SIS: FACTS has updated its Privacy Policy and COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) Direct Notice, which describes how they protect the privacy of their customers and handle their data in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. These can be found at factsmgt.com/privacy-policy/ & factsmgt.com/childrens-online-privacy-protection/.  

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

 

Please return your folder on Tuesday!

Have a great three-day weekend!

 

 

 

Friday Newsletter 2-7-2025

 

THE WEEK AHEAD:

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

 

Mon –   Candygrams due

Tues – 

Wed –  All School Mass 8:00 am (5/6 Ministry)

          Student Council mtg – until 4:15 pm

Thur –

Fri -    St. Valentine’s Day

          Dress Down in Red & Pink Day

          SUDS orders due today

          St. Valentine’s Day Parties – 2:30 pm

 

MIDTERM PROGRESS REPORTS are available today. Please follow the directions below to access your child’s report.

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 is 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 in today’s folder. Look these over and if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the classroom teacher.

K-8 PARENTS: You will find information in today’s folder regarding the Protecting God’s Children Touching Safety program being offered in your child’s classroom next week. This is the same program that we’ve had over the past several years. The enclosed form is an OPT OUT form, to be sent back only if you do NOT wish your child to participate.

PENNY WARS: The money has been counted, and we have some happy winners! Congratulations to the 7^th & 8^th Graders, who were the only class to actually end up in the positive column! They willl be enjoying a pizza party in the upcoming days. Final results are as follows:

Preschool:               -7684

Kindergarten:        - 768

1^st/2^nd                     -2062

3^rd/4^th                     -7989

5^th/6^th                     -2979

7^th/8^th                     +2727

Staff                      -3911

We were able to raise just over $700. All funds raised will be sent with Father Simon on his next visit home to support school children in Uganda. Thanks to all who have sent in money for their child’s classroom collection!

VALENTINE’S DAY: Our St. Valentine’s Day parties will be the last “classroom party” for the 2024-25 school year. A list of room parents is available in this folder. As always, we count on our wonderful room parents to plan for treats and games for the classroom. The parties will be this Friday, February 14th at 2:30 pm.

All parents should sign in at the school office. You will be able to proceed to the classrooms at 2:30 sharp. Preschool parents – once you sign in, you will be escorted to the preschool classroom as a group at 2:30 pm.

STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS: We are selling “Candy Grams” for Valentine’s Day for $1 each. Order forms were sent home last week.  Please have these filled out and returned, with payment attached, by this Monday, Feb. 10^th. Thank you for supporting our fundraiser!

SHOW ME SUDS: Show Me Suds fundraiser runs now through February 14th. Show Me Suds offers quality laundry and dish soap products. Order forms were sent home two Fridays ago. Please collect payment as the orders are taken, with checks made payable to OLOS. Forms with payment must be returned by Feb. 14th and all products will be available for pickup on March 2nd. Contact Joan Doerhoff or the school office if you have questions about ordering. Thank you for your continued support of our school and parish youth.

 DAY OFF REMINDER! School will not be in session on Monday, February 17^th in celebration of Presidents’ Day.

WELCOME BACK FATHER SIMON! We are looking forward to greeting Father with a wholehearted “Welcome back to Mary’s Home” at the Masses this weekend. We sure did miss him!

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS: We just received a quarterly check for $76.90. Want to help? See details following…

SIGN UP FOR GERBES COMMUNITY REWARDS:  OLOS is enrolled in the Gerbes “Community Rewards” program. This program offers money back to our school, based on enrolled customer’s spending. It is a really easy process. You just tie your Gerbes shopper’s card to our school account. If you don’t have a Gerbes shopper’s card, it takes less than a minute to get one at the store or online. All the information needed to complete this process is online. @ www.gerbes.com/communityrewards Our school code is TU152. It takes just a couple minutes so get all your family and friends to register as well! The school will receive quarterly payments in cash form. We will update you as we receive those funds. This has the potential to be a great moneymaker for the school – the key is to get many, many people involved. No selling needed! Please pass the word to family and friends and thanks for supporting OLOS School!!!

TWO NEW DATES FOR 8^TH GRADE PARENTS:

·          Tuesday, April 1: Cole R5 School Counselor, Jess Adrian, visits with students and parents in our school cafeteria – 8:00 am, in preparation for high school enrollment

·          Wednesday, April 30: Cole R5 Freshmen Orientation, 6:00 pm in Cole R5 cafeteria

LOOKING AHEAD…

Wednesday, Feb. 26: First Reconciliation

Wednesday, Mar. 5: VIP Day

Monday, Mar. 10: H & S Meeting & Student Showcase

Tuesday, April 1: Cole R5 Counselor visits 8^th graders &

                parents at OLOS, 8:00 am in cafeteria

Thursday, April 3: Sketch Day

Friday, April 4: 8^th Grade Picture Day

Friday, April 25: Last Day for 8^th Graders

Saturday, April 26: 8^th Grade Promotion/Graduation-  

 6:00 pm Mass

Monday, April 28: Step-Up Day 7:30 – 9:00 am

Tuesday, April 29: Field Day

Wednesday, April 30: Cole R5 Freshman Orientation

Thursday, May 1: 8^th Grade Mass @ St. Joe, JC

Friday, May 2: Last Day of School, Preschool Graduation & 8^th Grade Recognition, dismiss @ 11: 00 am.

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

 

Please return your folder on Monday!

Have a great weekend!