Morning Drop Off Safety Concerns 

Many parents have expressed concerns about the safety of children during the morning drop off.  Let's see if making some minor adjustments can help all of our children stay safe.

K-8 families:

You can help by using the spot direct in front of the building---door 10---as a quick stop and drop.  If you need to get out of the car to help unbuckle a child or watch them go into the building please pull up to the North side of the big tree.

Preschool and Prekindergarten

The barriers on the playground will no longer be set out early in the morning so that you can ease congestion on 55th by driving onto the parking lot and parking to take your child into the building.  You can also continue to use the street parking if there is space available.

Junior Achievement 

Junior Achievement serves youth. It uses hands-on experiences to help young people understand the economics of life. In partnership with volunteers and educators, Junior Achievement brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential.

All class materials are provided by JA. The lesson plans are user friendly, fun, and easy to teach. Experience in business is NOT  necessary to be a Junior Achievement volunteer.

The fifth and seventh graders are in need of a volunteer to teach the session. There are six 40-minute lessons. All the materials and lesson instructions are laid out so minimal preparation is needed.

Without a volunteer, the program cannot be offered to these grades. Please contact Mary Roth at mroth@olpmn.org  if you would like further information or if you are interested in leading the JA classes.

Next round of Scrip orders due 2/1/12 with delivery the week of 2/6 

Already a dedicated Scrip shopper? Still haven't tried using Scrip yet? Whether a newbie or a veteran Scripper, we need you!  By simply purchasing gift cards to major retailers like Cub Foods, Gap, Starbucks, Target, Lands' End, and many more, you can raise lots of $$ for OLP!  You can order online at www.shopwithscrip.com or submit the  paper order form that will be coming home in Friday folders on 1/20.

Middle School families: please remember to turn in money for the iPad raffle 

In lieu of doing a classroom basket for the silent auction at Mardi Gras, the 5-8th grade classes will once again be purchasing an iPad/accessories for a raffle that night.  The suggested donation is $10 per student (more is always welcome!), and donations can be turned into your advisory teacher or the main office in an envelope marked "iPad raffle."  The deadline is 2/1.  

 Attention All Students!

Catholic Schools Week is just around the corner!

A permission slip with specific information about the talent show is available outside the school office.

If you want to participate in this year's show...

- You must fill out a permission slip and hand it in by Wednesday January 18th

- You must be prepared to act together and audition on Wednesday January 25th.

- You must be able to perform in the afternoon dress rehearsal at 1pm and in the evening at 7pm on Februar 2nd.

Don't forget ... Permission forms are by the school office if you want to be in the show.

We can't wait to see your talent!

 Parent Donation
Many thanks to the parent donation that purchased the new SmartBoard for 5th Grade!

Parent involvement, time, and donations mean a rich environment for active learning! Thank you!

As part of Advent faith sharing and our celebration of Las Posadas, students worked together in their Peace Circles to make fleece baby blankets. The blankets were donated to Tapestry Pregnancy and Resource Center, which provides life-affirming support to women and children in crisis in three areas: unplanned pregnancy, personal empowerment and humanitarian outreach. They were very appreciative to receive our handmade blankets!