OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE

October 17 - October 21, 2016 www.myolph.com

FALL BREAK   OCTOBER 10TH - OCTOBER 14^TH

Virtue for the Month of October: Studiousness - Seeking knowledge to grow closer to truth.

"May God be gracious and bless us; and let his face shed its light upon us." Psalm 66:2

Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest.

LUNCH MENU

·        Monday, October 17--Ravioli, garlic bread, salad, applesauce, milk

·        Tuesday, October 18--Chicken nuggets, mashed potato, roll, green beans, peaches, milk

·        Wednesday, October 19--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk

·        Thursday, October 20--Hamburger, french fries, fruit, pickles, onion, cheese, milk

·        Friday, October 21--11:30 A.M. Dismissal

SCHOOL CALENDAR

·        Tuesday, October 18--Spirit Day--Spirit Shirts w/Uniform Bottoms

·        Wednesday, October 19--Report Cards/Parent Teacher Conferences--Sign-up w/ Teachers--3:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

·        Wednesday, October 19--House Party for 1^st 9 Weeks Winning House

·        Wednesday, October 19--Chick Fil-A Spirit Night--Brainerd Road

·        Thursday, October 20--Girl Scout Meeting--3:30 P.M.--Holy Family Hall.

·        Friday, October 21--3^rd grade Virtue Mass

·        Friday, October 21--Academic Awards--after 8:15 A.M. Mass

·        Friday, October 21--Living Rosary--11:00 A.M.--Gym

·        Friday, October 21--11:30 A.M. Dismissal

·        Friday, October 21--Cub and Partner Weekend

·        Saturday, October 22--Middle School Dance

SCHOOL NEWS: House Numbers, Chili Cook-Off and Craft Fair, Regional Middle School Conference, Trunk or Treat, Ladies Bible Study, Challenge Island and Picture Orders

1.       House Numbers - Cognitio--2600   Caritas--2546  Ministro--3104

2.      Chili Cook-Off and Craft Fair - The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is currently seeking the area's best chili makers and vendors to participate in our inaugural Chili Cook-off and Craft Fair being held on October 29^th.

3.      Middle School Conference - The Diocese of Knoxville is very excited to offer the middle school grades 6th-8th a Regional Middle School One Day Conference called "Holy Fire" at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, TN on November 12th! It is being brought here by the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry. I have sent a FAQ sheet, schedule and registration information home with your middle school students. This is such a great opportunity for them or for you all as families! Please take time to read over and if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Donna Jones at 423-622-7232 or djones6029@gmail.com 

4.      Trunk or Treat - OLPH's - NEXT BIG EVENT - Trunk or Treat is Oct 29th - 6:45 - 9:00 after Mass. An email will be going out this week to all who signed up at registration to volunteer along with all of last year's volunteers. If you would like to be added to the email list please email Jennifer Flowers atjenaell867@gmail.com. This event is a lot of fun each year. YOU and the KIDS will have a ton of fun, candy, games and food. Look for future information in Friday Fanfare and OLPH Face Book page - Don't miss the fun!!!

5.      Ladies Bible Study -OLPH Ladies Bible will start up again on October 20th with Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom.  This is part of the Great Adventure series of Bible Studies by Jeff Cavins. Join us as we learn how Christ’s Kingdom on earth is empowered to carry out his work in the world.  The cost of the workbook is $33. We will meet for 20 sessions on Thursdays at 10AM in Holy Family Hall. Please contact Maria Mantel at maria@mariamantel.com by October 10th to reserve a book.

6.      Challenge Island -  After school STEAM Enrichment with Challenge Island - Tuesdays after Fall Break Challenge Island is a one-of-a-kind enrichment program on the cutting edge of S.T.E.A.M. education and 21st Century Learning.  We take children on a unique “island” adventure where they work in collaborative tribes to take on various STEM/STEAM challenges using only the materials in their treasure chest and their creativity.  Starting October 18th, our enrichment adventure takes place on Hollywood Island! Roll out the red carpet! Our STEMtastic tribes will take on challenges at star-studded destinations including Wicked Witch Twist, Wizardry Academy, and Dinosaur Park. Hollywood Island promises to be a blockbuster hit so be sure to get your seat soon! For more information and registration, please visit:  

https://login.challenge-island.com/index.php?action=classdetail&record=2513.

7.      Picture Orders - Your student's proofs have been sent home and the orders are due on October 21^st.  Lifetouch is sending each class extra class pictures.  When the class pictures are received, Lifetouch will be sending 3 to 4 extra.  If you did not order one and would like one please, send in $13.00 made payable to Lifetouch and we will send one home.

SPORTS CALENDAR

·        Monday, October 17--Soccer Game--OLPH @ Boyd Buchanan--Elem, 5:00 P.M.- MSG, 6:15 P.M.- MSB, 7:15 P.M.

·        Monday, October 17--Basketball Open Gym--6:00 P.M.--7:30 P.M.

·        Tuesday, October 18--Elem Soccer Game--SJS @ OLPH--Elem, 4:15 P.M.

·        Tuesday, October 18--Soccer Game--OLPH vs. Silverdale @ Redoubt--MSG, 4:30 P.M.- MSB, 5:30 P.M.

·        Thursday, October 20--Elem Soccer Game--Normal Park @ OLPH--4:00 P.M.

·        Thursday, October 20--Soccer Game--OLPH @ Grace--MSG, 4:30 P.M.- MSB, 5:45 P.M.

·        Saturday, October 22--Soccer Challenge--OLPH Football Field--2:00 P.M.

SPORTS NEWS       

·        Knights of Columbus Council #6099 to Sponsor Youth Soccer Challenge Competition - All boys and girls ages 9 – 14 are invited in the local level of completion for the 2016 Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge. The local competition will be held on October 22, 2016, 2:00 P.M. (change of date) at the OLPH soccer field (505 South Moore Road). The Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge is sponsored annually, with winners progressing through local, district and state competitions. International champions are announced by the K of C international headquarters in New Haven, CT, based on scores from state-level competitions. All boys and girls 9 to 14 years old are eligible to participate and will compete in their respective age divisions. All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the event. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent. For entry forms or additional information, contact: Marco Salenda, Youth Director, Council #6099, (423) 509-5124 or masalenda@yahoo.com.

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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