OLPH Friday Fanfare for Week Ending 4/8/2016

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

April 4 - April 8, 2016 www.myolph.com

EASTER BREAK - March 25 - April 1

Virtue for the Month of March: Mercy - Caring for those who suffer.

"I, the Lord, am with you always, until the end of the world,   alleluia." Matthew 28:20.

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

·        Monday, April 4--Lost and Found--Cleaned Out

·        Thursday, April 7--Girl Scouts--PLC--3:30 P.M.

·        Friday, April 8--Virtue Mass--Spanish (All Grades)--8:15 A.M.

SCHOOL NEWS:  Yearbook Orders, PDA AD,  Soup Labels, Lost and Found, Academic Awards, School Advisory Board and Catholic Charities 2016 Annual Dinner

1.      OLPH Yearbooks: Yearbooks are now on sale.  Forms are being sent home with students and are available in the School Office.  Order deadline is May 6, 2016.  Prices vary and checks should be made out to Lifetouch.

2.      Personal Display of Affection: Support our school and recognize your student, post a Personal Display of Affection ad in the OLPH yearbook.  Forms will be going home with students and are available in the School Office.  PDA submission must be received by April 29, 2016.  If you have any questions, please contact Carlene Evans at 622-1481 or email, bigorange@myolph.com.  Thank you for supporting the yearbook.

3.      The Labels for Education program is shutting down after 42 years. Please submit any labels you have been collecting at home so that we can submit them. Our school receives credit to purchase items from their catalog for our school. We will collect from each class the week of April 4^th - 8^th.  NOTE- these are not the same as Box Tops. Labels for Education are typically found on Campbell's soup products.

4.      Lost and Found: We will be cleaning and sorting out the lost and found this week.  Please check to see if any of the items are your child's.  We will be sending what it not uniform items to Ladies of Charity and the unclaimed uniform items will be put in St. Cecilia's Closet.  Deadline is Monday, April 4^th.

5.      Academic Awards: 5^th Grade - Principal's List: Jordan Brownhill, John Gabbert, Elaine MacDougall, Denise Palacios, Tori Soutuyo, Levi Brown, Mickey Monahan, Sam Smith, Maggie Haimelin and Emma Pace.  First Honors: Megan Lockhart, Lorelei Tinney, Stella Malecky, Harrison Gersch, Maizie Gillespie, Sean Greene, Sam Gribben, Tristan Mroz, Cal Brown and Ava Wright. Honorable Mention: Antonia Castleberry and Olivia Chauncey. 6^th Grade - Principal's List: Ian Agbannaoag, Candace Brown, Kenzie Campbell, Ali Covey, Heidi Eckler, Landon McCallie, Edyn Webber, Warren Yap, Sophia John and Maddox Earnest. First Honors: Sam Bambrey, Ava Lindo, Giancarlo Malpartida, Victoria Smith, Alex Soard, Ty Dearing, Sophie Goetz, Drew Ingle, Christian Perez, Chloe Smith, Regan Wolf, Timbo Monahan, Collin Scalla, Hamilton Ta and Christina Todd.  7^th Grade - Principal's List: Eric Alvarado, Morgan Hicks, MaiLynh Jensen, Sam Phillips, Annamarie Todd, Astrid Zuniga, Gwen Jimenez and Fran Palacios. First Honors: McKenna Brown, Maia Delaney, Ethan Fisher, Madison Lundberg, Autumn Riehl, Justin Schumacher, Alex Soutuyo, Elisa Alvarado, Kassidy Barta, Jackson Brownhill, Landon Cooling, Boston Eberly, Holden Gersch and Lyra Pala Wilgus. Honorable Mention: Ella Hodges and Sophie Romeo. 8^th Grade - Principal's List:  Saylor Brown, Carly Goetz, Jason Oliver, Anna Qualey, Brenna Scott, Bradley Summitt, Charles Hoang, Bernard Lisy and Rachel-Anne Scalla. First Honors: Sandra Flores, Isabella Lewis, William Meagher, Reeve Mullinax, Glory Perry, Valentina Rosellini, Lilly Schafluetzel, Ryan Signiski, Sloane Burgess, Dilon Farmer, Catherine Figueroa, Jane Anne Haywood, Michael Howard, Will Marsh and Cara Smith. Honorable Mention: Cole LeSar.

6.      OLPH School Advisory Board is accepting applications for 2016-2017 Board openings.  The School Advisory Board meets on a monthly basis (typically a Wednesday night at 6pm) and serves as an advisory board to the Pastor and Principal of OLPH School.  The Advisory Board is an ideal way for parents to become more involved in the school and fulfills PIP hour requirements. Membership is open to parents of OLPH students, alumni of OLPH School, parents of alumni, and members of OLPH parish.  Please prayerfully consider serving in this very important school ministry.  Applications are available in the school office and due no later than Monday, April 11^th.  Questions – please contact Robert Jones @ jonesr@myndhs.com.

7.      Catholic Charities 34^th Annual Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, April 21, 2016.  The 2016 dinner will be held at The Chattanoogan Hotel and includes a cocktail reception followed by dinner.  This event is the largest annual fundraiser for all Catholic Charities programs in the greater Chattanooga area.  It brings together more than 300 people for an evening of fun and fellowship.

SPORTS NEWS

·        Notre Dame High School has partnered with the Atlanta Falcons for a FREE "Moms" football safety clinic on Wednesday April 20th beginning at 6pm.  Former Atlanta Falcons football players will cover topics related to youth safety, concussions, and proper football techniques. This is a fun night out for moms with dinner being provided. For more information and registration go to atlantafalcons.com/momsclinics.

·        The Catholic Football Skills Clinic and Camp is set for June 6 - 10, 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.  The camp is for rising 2^nd through 8^th graders.  Please mark your calendars.

·        The Catholic Football Awards Dinner is set for Tuesday, April 12^th, 6:30 P.M. at Brainerd BX, (4011 Austin Street, Chattanooga, TN 37411).  Dress for players is coat and tie.

SPORTS CALENDAR      

·        Tuesday, April 5--MS Track Meet @ CCS--4:00 P.M.

·        Tuesday, April 5--Tennis--OLPH vs Grace--Champions Club--4:00 P.M.

·        Wednesday, April 6--Tennis--OLPH vs SJS--Champions Club

·        Thursday, April 7--Catholic Baseball vs Boyd @ NDHS--5:00 P.M.

·        Thursday, April 7--Catholic Softball vs Boyd @ Camp Jordan--4:30 P.M.

·        Friday, April 8--Catholic Baseball vs TCPS @ TCPS--5:00 P.M.

·        Saturday, April 9--Catholic Baseball vs CCS @ CCS--12:00 P.M.

   LUNCH MENU

·        Monday, April 4--Corn dogs, macaroni and cheese, steamed cabbage, fruit, milk

·        Tuesday, April 5--Chicken nuggets, roll, mashed potato, green beans, fruit, milk

·        Wednesday, April 6--Stuffed crust pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk

·        Thursday, April 7--Hamburger, french fries, fruit, pickles, cheese, tomato, milk

·        Friday, April 8--Chicken noodle soup, ham sandwich, crackers, fruit, milk

                        (Menu items subject to change due to availability.)

                                                 

Please use extra caution and drive slowly in the parking lots, especially at the archway.  Let's keep our kids safe!  Thank you, Fr. Jim.                                                 

                                                                            

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OLPH Friday Fanfare for Week Ending 3/25/2016

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

March 21 - March 25, 2016 www.myolph.com

Virtue for the Month of March: Mercy - Caring for those who suffer.

"I, the Lord, am with you always, until the end of the world,   alleluia." Matthew 28:20.

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

·        Saturday, March 19--7^th and 8^th Grade Family Honor--8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

·        Sunday, March 20--Palm Sunday

·        Sunday, March 20--Teen Mass--10:00 A.M.

·        Monday, March 21--School Closed

·        Monday, March 21--OLPH Preschool and Kindergarten--4:30 P.M.-5:30 P.M.

·        Tuesday, March 22--CRS Rice Bowls

·        Thursday, March 24--Holy Thursday--11:30 A.M. Dismissal

·        Friday, March 25--Good Friday--No School

·        Saturday, March 26--Holy Saturday

·        Sunday, March 27--Easter Sunday

SCHOOL NEWS: School Closed, CRS Rice Bowl, Family Honor, PDA AD, Yearbook Orders, Soup Labels, Preschool and Kindergarten Open House and Lost and Found

1.      As many of you have heard Johnny Hennen, husband of our Admissions Director, Teresa Hennen passed away this week. In support of the Hennen family and our co-worker and our OLPH families who may want to attend the funeral, we will be closing school on Monday, March 21. I know that this is unexpected and I hope that you will keep everyone in your prayers during this difficult time.

2.      Rice Bowls: Thank you for your participation in CRS Operation Rice Bowl. Please send in your containers Tuesday 3/22 of next week.

3.      Family Honor: Family Honor at OLPH.  Parents have you had “the talk” with your child? Do you know what you are going to say? Do you need some assistance getting the conversation started or just need opportunities to continue with success? Don’t worry…help is here! Join us at the OLPH Parish Life Center on Saturday – March, 19, from 8:00 – 4:00 for Real Love & Real Life. Parents this program is designed for you and your 7th or 8th grader.  It will bring you together with other parish families to learn about love, life, chastity and God’s gift of sexuality. You and your child will have the chance to enhance your communication skills, discuss true worth, guidelines for future dating and lots more.  Here, one parent shares what they liked most about the program, “It opened a door for me that wasn’t open before between my daughter and me.  I definitely feel more comfortable and confident discussing chastity with her.”  Real Love & Real Life is a fun, unique, interactive program presented by Family Honor, Inc.  The deadline for registering is Friday, March 4^th. Space is limited so register early online at www.familyhonor.org.  There is no registration fee.  For more information contact Patti Morrison at pmorrison@myolph.com.

4.      OLPH Yearbooks: Yearbooks are now on sale.  Forms are being sent home with students and are available in the School Office.  Order deadline is May 6, 2016.  Prices vary and checks should be made out to Lifetouch.

5.      Personal Display of Affection: Support our school and recognize your student, post a Personal Display of Affection ad in the OLPH yearbook.  Forms will be going home with students and are available in the School Office.  PDA submission must be received by April 29, 2016.  If you have any questions, please contact Carlene Evans at 622-1481 or email, bigorange@myolph.com.  Thank you for supporting the yearbook.

6.      The Labels for Education program is shutting down after 42 years. Please submit any labels you have been collecting at home so that we can submit them. Our school receives credit to purchase items from their catalog for our school. We will collect from each class the week of March 21^st.  NOTE- these are not the same as Box Tops. Labels for Education are typically found on Campbell's soup products.

7.      Preschool and Kindergarten Open House:  Please join us on Monday, March 21, 2016 from 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.  If you have a child, who will be four or five years old, before August 15^th, 2016, come and check out our PreK program and our modified Montessori Kindergarten program.  We make learning fun!  Meet us in the Kindergarten classroom, underneath the church office.  Go to school.myolph.com for more information, or to schedule a tour, call Teresa Hennen at 423-698-3274 or email teresahennen@myolph.com.

8.      Lost and Found: We will be cleaning and sorting out the lost and found this week.  Please check to see if any of the items are your child's.  We will be sending what it not uniform items to Ladies of Charity and the unclaimed uniform items will be put in St. Cecilia's Closet.  Deadline is Monday, April 4^th.

SPORTS NEWS

·        Notre Dame High School has partnered with the Atlanta Falcons for a FREE "Moms" football safety clinic on Wednesday April 20th beginning at 6pm.  Former Atlanta Falcons football players will cover topics related to youth safety, concussions, and proper football techniques. This is a fun night out for moms with dinner being provided. For more information and registration go to atlantafalcons.com/momsclinics

SPORTS CALENDAR      

·        Monday, March 21--Tennis--OLPH vs CAM @ CAM--4:00 P.M.

·        Tuesday, March 22--Tennis--OLPH vs. Silverdale--Champions Club--4:00 P.M.

·        Tuesday, March 22--Middle School Track--CCS--4:00 P.M.

·        Tuesday, March 22--Catholic Baseball vs. Christian Heritage @ Christian Heritage--5:00 P.M.

·        Thursday, March 24--Catholic Baseball vs CCS @ CCS--4:30 P.M.

   LUNCH MENU

·        Monday, March 21--No School

·        Tuesday, March 22--Chicken nuggets, roll, mashed potato, green beans, fruit, milk

·        Wednesday, March 23--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk

·        Thursday, March 24--11:30 A.M. dismissal-- no lunch

·        Friday, March 25--Good Friday--No School

                        (Menu items subject to change due to availability.)

                                                 

Please use extra caution and drive slowly in the parking lots, especially at the archway.  Let's keep our kids safe!  Thank you, Fr. Jim.                                                 

                                                                            

OLPH Friday Fanfare for Week Ending 3/11/2016

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

March 7 - March 11, 2016 www.myolph.com

Virtue for the Month of March: Mercy - Caring for those who suffer.

"I, the Lord, am with you always, until the end of the world,   alleluia." Matthew 28:20.

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

·        Sunday, March 6--4^th Sunday of Lent

·        Friday, March 11--End of the 3^rd Quarter

·        Friday, March 11--Stations of the Cross--5:30 P.M.

·        Saturday, March 12--8^th Grade Yard Sale--8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

SCHOOL NEWS: Deanery Reconciliation Services, CRS Rice Bowl, Family Honor, 8^th Grade Yard Sale, PDA AD, Yearbook Orders, Soup Labels, Wine Tasting and Girl Scout Cookie Sale

1.      Deanery Reconciliation Services:

                                      St. Jude - March 7, 7:00 P.M.

Sts. Peter & Paul - March 8, 5:30 P.M.     Holy Spirit - March 9, 7:00 P.M.

St. Bridget - March 14, 6:30 P.M.              St. Augustine - March 15, 5:30 P.M.

Our Lady of Lourdes - TBA                        Shepherd of the Valley - TBA

2.      This Lent our school is participating in CRS Rice Bowl: a faith-in-action program that helps families experience Lenten spirituality by living in solidarity with people in need around the world. CRS Rice Bowls will go home with each student on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. We will be collecting CRS Rice Bowls at the end of Lent, Monday, March 21^st & 22^nd.  Thank you for using CRS Rice Bowl with your family this Lent.

3.      Family Honor: Family Honor at OLPH.  Parents have you had “the talk” with your child? Do you know what you are going to say? Do you need some assistance getting the conversation started or just need opportunities to continue with success? Don’t worry…help is here! Join us at the OLPH Parish Life Center on Saturday – March, 19, from 8:00 – 4:00 for Real Love & Real Life. Parents this program is designed for you and your 7th or 8th grader.  It will bring you together with other parish families to learn about love, life, chastity and God’s gift of sexuality. You and your child will have the chance to enhance your communication skills, discuss true worth, guidelines for future dating and lots more.  Here, one parent shares what they liked most about the program, “It opened a door for me that wasn’t open before between my daughter and me.  I definitely feel more comfortable and confident discussing chastity with her.”  Real Love & Real Life is a fun, unique, interactive program presented by Family Honor, Inc.  The deadline for registering is Friday, March 4^th. Space is limited so register early online at www.familyhonor.org.  There is no registration fee.  For more information contact Patti Morrison at pmorrison@myolph.com.

4.      8^th Grade Yard Sale: Its yard sale time again!  Please help support our 8th grade class fundraiser and donate any items (big or small) to our yard sale on March 12th from 8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. The yard sale will be located in the front parking lot. Weather permitting. There will be 2 drop off days located in front of the gym: Thursday March 10^th, 8:30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. and March 11^th, 8:30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.  Thank you for your support.

5.      OLPH Yearbooks: Yearbooks are now on sale.  Forms are being sent home with students and are available in the School Office.  Order deadline is May 6, 2016.  Prices vary and checks should be made out to Lifetouch.

6.      Personal Display of Affection: Support our school and recognize your student, post a Personal Display of Affection ad in the OLPH yearbook.  Forms will be going home with students and are available in the School Office.  PDA submission must be received by April 29, 2016.  If you have any questions, please contact Carlene Evans at 622-1481 or email, bigorange@myolph.com.  Thank you for supporting the yearbook.

7.      The Labels for Education program is shutting down after 42 years. Please submit any labels you have been collecting at home so that we can submit them. Our school receives credit to purchase items from their catalog for our school. We will collect from each class the week of March 21^st.  NOTE- these are not the same as Box Tops. Labels for Education are typically found on Campbell's soup products.

8.      OLPH Adult Social Event: We hope you can join us for a fun OLPH Adult Social event at DeBarge Winery on Sunday, March 13th from 5-7pm. Wine tasting cost is $5 to try 4 wines and $10 to try 8 wines. If you purchase a bottle of wine before leaving, you will receive a $5 credit towards your purchase for doing the wine tasting. DeBarge Winery has generously donated their banquet room for us to gather. We do ask that you bring an appetizer or dessert to share. No outside beverages are allowed, but we will have bottled there.  If you don’t drink wine or maybe gave it up for Lent, you are still welcome to join us – just bring an appetizer/dessert to share and come socialize!  We hope you can take advantage of this fun opportunity to socialize with other OLPH parents, staff and teachers. Encourage your friends to join you! Please RSVP so that we can best prepare!  You can either reply on the Facebook event page or email us at schooladvisoryboard@myolph.com.

9.      Our OLPH Girl Scout Troop will be selling Girl Scout cookies after all Masses this weekend in Holy Family Hall.  Cookies are $4/box.  They will only be able to take cash so they wanted anyone who might be interested in purchasing cookies to be prepared.  Your support is appreciated!

SPORTS NEWS

·        The Catholic Football Skills Clinic and Camp is set for June 6-10, 9am -12pm.  The camp is for rising 2nd through 8th graders. Please mark your calendar.

·        Middle School Track practice starts this week.  We will have practice on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:45 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.  Contact Coach Idol if you have any questions.

SPORTS CALENDAR       

·        Tuesday, March 8--Softball--Lady Irish vs Grace--Camp Jordan--4:00 P.M.

·        Thursday, March 10--Softball--Lady Irish vs Silverdale--Camp Jordan--4:30 P.M.

·        Friday, March 11--Catholic Baseball vs Patriots--Rivermont--5:00 P.M.

   LUNCH MENU

·        Monday, March 7--Ham, roll, green beans, scalloped potato, apples, milk

·        Tuesday, March 8--Chicken noodle, roll, green peas, peaches, milk

·        Wednesday, March 9--Taco pizza, black beans, oranges, salad, milk

·        Thursday, March 10--Chicken sandwich, tri-tater, fruit, tomato, pickles, cheese, milk

·        Friday, March 11--Tuna salad sandwich, tomato soup, crackers, yogurt, milk

                        (Menu items subject to change due to availability.)

                                                 

Please use extra caution and drive slowly in the parking lots, especially at the archway.  Let's keep our kids safe!  Thank you, Fr. Jim.