Friday, December 15, 2017

OLPH Friday Fanfare for Week Ending 12/22/2017

                           OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
December 18 - December 22, 2017 school.myolph.com
Christmas Break--December 20, 2017 - January 3, 2017
      
Virtue for the Month of January, Fortitude: Being brave and strong in the face of trials.

"The love of God has been poured into our hearts by his Spirit living in us, alleluia." Romans 5:5; 8:11.
Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest.

LUNCH MENU
·        Monday, December 18--Pizza, corn, fruit, salad, milk
·        Tuesday, December 19--11:30 A.M. Dismissal--No Lunch
·        Thursday, January 4--Hamburger, tri-tater, fruit, pickles, cheese, tomato, milk
·        Friday, January 5--Tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwich, crackers, fruit, milk

SCHOOL CALENDAR
·        Sunday, December 17--3rd Sunday of Advent
·        Sunday, December 17--Teen Mass--10:00 A.M.
·        Monday, December 18--Christmas Program--6:00 A.M--Gym.
·        Tuesday, December 19--All School Mass--8:15 A.M.
·        Tuesday, December 19--11:30 A.M. Dismissal--Christmas Out of Uniform
Christmas Break - 12/20/ - 1/3/18
Students Return - 1/4/18
·        Thursday, January 4--Girl Scout meeting--3:30 P.M.--PLC

SCHOOL NEWS: Tennessee State Essay Contest, Chess Ninja, Christmas Magnets and Out of Uniform
1.      Tennessee State Essay Contest - This year, third grade students were given the opportunity to participate in the Tennessee State Essay Contest for 3rd through 5th grade.  The topic for the essay was citizenship.  One of the entries was selected from OLPH to represent our state, and that essay belongs to Annabelle Kelly.  She is the winner of the Tennessee State Entry Contest this year representing students from all over Tennessee in the 3rd through 5th grade!  Congratulations, Annabelle!  We are so proud of you!
2.      Chess Ninja - Chess Ninja is a high-energy after school program that incorporates exercise, mindfulness, and FUN into chess lessons. Students will laugh and learn while exploring the fundamentals of chess, math, and problem-solving! All kindergarten-6th-grade students at all levels from beginner to advanced chess players are welcome! Chess Ninjas will meet in Mrs. Monahan's Science Classroom on Wednesday afternoons from 2:30-4pm.
Session 1
Kindergarten-2nd Grade Ninja Dates
January 10th, January 24th, and February 7th.
3rd Grade-6th Grade Ninja Dates
January 17th, January 31st, and February 14th.
Session 2
Kindergarten-2nd Grade Ninja Dates
February 21st, March 7th, March 21st.
3rd Grade-6th Grade Ninja Dates
February 28th, March 14th, March 28th.
Each session is only $60 for all 3 classes!
If you have questions or want to register, please contact Coach Thomas at TL@chessninja.org
3.      Christmas Magnets - Knights of Columbus Council 6099 will be selling Christmas Magnets for $5.00 outside the gym entrance on Monday night December 18th.  Proceeds will go to help purchase Communion chalices for priests serving in Africa.
4.      Out of Uniform - On Tuesday, December 19th, students are allowed to wear Christmas colors or shirts and jeans for a Christmas out of Uniform day.

 SPORTS CALENDAR
·        Thursday, January 4--Basketball--OLPH @ Berean--ELMG--4:00--ELMB--5:00--VG--6:00--VB--7:00 P.M.
·        Saturday, January 6--Basketball Games @ TCPS--JVB, VG, VB--11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.



Friday, December 8, 2017

OLPH Friday Fanfare for Week Ending 12/15/2017

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
December 11 - December 15, 2017 school.myolph.com
      
Virtue for the Month of December, Purity: Keeping your soul free from sin.

"The love of God has been poured into our hearts by his Spirit living in us, alleluia." Romans 5:5; 8:11.
Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest.

LUNCH MENU
·        Monday, December 11--Chicken nuggets, roll, green beans, mashed potato, fruit, milk
·        Tuesday, December 12--Meatballs, salad, applesauce, milk
·        Wednesday, December 13--Chicken cheese quesadilla, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
·        Thursday, December 14--Hamburger, tri-tater, fruit, pickles, cheese, tomato, milk
·        Friday, December 15--Beef taco, black beans, salad, oranges, milk

SCHOOL CALENDAR
·        Saturday, December 9--Breakfast with Santa--7:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
·        Saturday, December 9-Book Fair--8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
·        Saturday, December 9--Middle School Dance--7:00 P.M.--Covey Creek Farm
·        Sunday, December 10--2nd Sunday of Advent
·        Sunday, December 10--Girl Scout Service Project--Erlanger
·        Tuesday, December 12--Our Lady of Guadalupe--All School Mass--8:15 A.M.
·        Tuesday, December 12--Prayer Breakfast--7:30 A.M.
·        Wednesday, December 13--$1.00 Out of Uniform
·        Thursday, December 14--Reconciliation
Important Dates
·        Monday, December 18--Christmas Program--6:00 P.M.
·        Tuesday, December 19--11:30 A.M. Dismissal

Christmas Break - 12/20 - 1/3/18
Students Return - 1/4/18

SCHOOL NEWS: #2018 Scholars, Leaders, and Saints Calendar, Breakfast with Santa,  and Angel Tree
1.      #2018 Scholars, Leaders, and Saints Calendar - This is an important fundraiser for our school and for the Deanery Tuition Assistance Fund and we need your help to make it a success!  If we can meet our school goal of 1,000, we will bring in $15,000 for our Annual Fund and over $20,000 for tuition Assistance in the Chattanooga Deanery. If we surpass that and reach 1,250, we will get an additional day off school in the spring! We are also offering rewards for the highest selling class. Please drop by the office if you need additional forms, and feel free to refer friends, parishioners and relatives to the website, to purchase as well: http://bit.ly/2x1z4pR.
2.      Angel Tree -The Parish Angel Tree Is in Holy Family Hall. Please pick an Angel if you are able as this will be the only Christmas these children will have this year. Simply pick an angel, purchase the gift and return it unwrapped to the tree or the parish office.  If you select a gift card you can purchase it from the school’s ScripProgram and return it that day. Thank you for giving the gift of Love to a needy family.  Gifts must be turned in by, December 15th.


 SPORTS NEWS
·        Come out and cheer on the OLPH Basketball Rams.  See schedule of games below.

SPORTS CALENDAR
·        Friday, December 15--Basketball--OLPH vs St Jude @ NDHS--VG--4:00 P.M--VB--5:00 P.M.
·        Saturday, December 16--Basketball Games @ Morris Hill Baptist Church--JVG, JVB, VG, VB--9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.







Friday, December 1, 2017

OLPH Friday Fanfare for Week Ending 12/8/2017

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
December 4 - December 8, 2017 school.myolph.com
      
Virtue for the Month of December, Purity: Keeping your soul free from sin.

"The love of God has been poured into our hearts by his Spirit living in us, alleluia." Romans 5:5; 8:11.
Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest.

LUNCH MENU
·        Monday, December 4--Ham, roll, baked beans, pasta salad, apples, milk
·        Tuesday, December 5--Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, applesauce, milk
·        Wednesday, December 6--Cheese pizza, corn, pineapple, salad, milk
·        Thursday, December 7--Chicken sandwich, tri-tater, fruit, pickles, cheese, milk
·        Friday, December 8--Baked potato, broccoli w/cheese, salad, fruit, milk

SCHOOL CALENDAR
·        Sunday, December 3--1st Sunday of Advent
·        Monday, December 4--Book Fair
·        Tuesday, December 5--Book Fair
·        Tuesday, December 5--Virtus Training--PLC--6:00 P.M.
·        Wednesday, December 6--Book Fair.
·        Wednesday, December 6--Cub Scout Meeting--6:30 P.M.--Cafeteria
·        Wednesday, December 6--Band Christmas Concert--7:00 P.M.--NDHS
·        Thursday, December 7--Book Fair
·        Thursday, December 7--Vigil Mass Immaculate Conception--5:30 P.M.
·        Friday, December 8--Immaculate Conception Mass--8:15 A.M.
·        Saturday, December 9--Breakfast with Santa--7:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
·        Saturday, December 9--Middle School Dance--Covey Creek Farm--7:00 P.M.

Volunteer Opportunities
·        You can now go to one spot to sign up for all of your volunteer opportunities:  http://signup.com/go/zA7qKF
Bookmark this link on your computer..
1.      Scholastic Book Fair - Scholastic Book Fair will be the week of December 4th - December 8th.  We need help with set-up, take down and sales during the week.  If you can help in any way, please sign-up at:  http://signup.com/go/rYVtfP.


SCHOOL NEWS: #2018 Scholars, Leaders, and Saints Calendar, Breakfast with Santa,  and Angel Tree
1.      #2018 Scholars, Leaders, and Saints Calendar - This is an important fundraiser for our school and for the Deanery Tuition Assistance Fund and we need your help to make it a success!  If we can meet our school goal of 1,000, we will bring in $15,000 for our Annual Fund and over $20,000 for tuition Assistance in the Chattanooga Deanery. If we surpass that and reach 1,250, we will get an additional day off school in the spring! We are also offering rewards for the highest selling class. Please drop by the office if you need additional forms, and feel free to refer friends, parishioners and relatives to the website, to purchase as well: http://bit.ly/2x1z4pR.
2.      Breakfast with Santa - BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - This annual family event is scheduled for Saturday, December 9th and takes place in the OLPH PLC and Gym.  Enjoy a full buffet breakfast, games, holiday activities, and of course, a picture with Santa himself. The price is $10 per person or
 $45 maximum per family. Follow the link below to sign-up for picture time with Santa and to volunteer for the event. 
http://signup.com/go/MLDFtmP
3.      Angel Tree -The Parish Angel Tree Is in Holy Family Hall. Please pick an Angel if you are able as this will be the only Christmas these children will have this year. Simply pick an angel, purchase the gift and return it unwrapped to the tree or the parish office.  If you select a gift card you can purchase it from the school’s ScripProgram and return it that day. Thank you for giving the gift of Love to a needy family.


 SPORTS NEWS
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SPORTS CALENDAR
·        Monday, December 4--Basketball--JVB, VB @ Christian Heritage--5:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M.
·        Tuesday, December 5--Basketball--JVG, VG@ OLPH vs. Homeschool Team.--5:30 P.M. and 6:45 P.M.
·        Thursday, December 7--Basketball--Elem Boys @ OLPH vs. Outlaws--6:30 P.M.
·        Saturday, December 9--Basketball Jamboree @ Boyd--TBA