Greek Gods & Goddesses at OLP

Mount Olympus was transported to Pates Hall this morning! We were graced with the presence of Zeus and Hera, Athena, Artemis, Persephone, Prometheus, Hermes, Ares, Poseidon, Hercules, Bacchus, Apollo, Asclepious, Kronos, Hephasteus, Hades, and Aphrodite.

The 6th Grade students hosted the Gods & Goddesses representing them during tours by other grades. It was a monumentous morning!

It is that time of year when staff begin to make decisions about next year.  Gaylen Fraenkel has decided not to return as the Athletic Director next year.  However, we can welcome to Joe Crosby who will be assuming this position in addition to his communications position at the parish.

Tom Munoz had decided not to return next year to his position as middle school math and science teacher so Dr. Glynn will be posting that position opening next week.

Danielle Manus-Hoben informed Dr. Glynn today that she has chosen to resign her position effective immediately. The position will be posted during the coming week.

Dr. Glynn will be posting updates as they occur.

Orders due March 28th!!!
It's time to think about the garden and chase away the winter greys! SPA is hosting the Wagner's flower sale again this year, forms are available online!

Order forms are due Wednesday March 28th and can be turned in between now and then!

Your purchase will help support all the wonderful events, activities and community that is OLP! Wagner's returns $10 from each sale to the school, so every kit counts - more bloom for the garden and the school!

And the Out-of-Uniform day goes to . . .  
3rd Quarter the entire school participated in a challenge - use quiet feet and quiet voices in the halls and stairwells. For each day a class uses quiet feet and voices they will be awarded a point. The classes that earn 32 points during the quarter will be awarded an Out-of-Uniform day at the beginning of next quarter!

And . . . the results

All classes will be allowed an Out-of-Uniform day on Thrusday March 29th for their efforts in the challenge!

But ~ the challenge continues! A special event is being planned for those students who continue with quiet feet and voices during 4th quarter. The bar is higher - 36 points are needed for the challenge!

So - quiet feet and quiet voices!

 And the team award goes to . . .
Congratulations Marie and Shane for your leadership, sportsmanship and skill this past season during MYCO tournaments!  

 March 30th - April 9th
Spring Break Plans?

Spring Break is right around the corner and if you're looking to make fun plans for your children - consider Extended Day!

Our extended Day program has planned some fantastic field trips for the week!  Check out the proposed schedule:

Friday, 3/30: Como Zoo (bus leaves OLP at 11 am ~ $2)

Monday, 4/2: Magic Show "The Amazing Jeffo" (1:30 p.m. show at OLP)

Tuesday, 4/3: Edinburough Adventure's Peak (lunch and play ~ $5)

Wednesday, 4/4: Wildwood Waterpark-Elk River (bus leaves OLP at 10 a.m. and includes lunch, ride tokens, waterpark wrist bands ~ $12.95)
 

Any Our Lady of Peace students from K-7th grade are welcome to attend the field trips as long as they are registered for Extended Day.

Forms can be found outside the school office and on the extended link on the OLP website.

Plus, once your child is registered, they can attend Extended Day as needed as long as a 2-day advance notice is provided and staffing requirements are met.

The cost for each of the release days above is $36.00 plus the cost of the field trip. Fieldtrips and staffing are planned according to the number of children who sign up. Children who are signed up and cancel after March 26th may be billed regardless of attendance.

If you have any questions, please contact Terri Pontious at tpontious@olpmn.org

 Friday, April 27th 12:30-3:00 p.m.

Send an invitation to the grandparent or special friend in your student's life! Forms will be sent home with your student on Friday March 23rd for you to fill out contact information. Return to the school office by Wednesday March 28th before conferences!

 Share your passion for technology . . .

Do you and technology have a close and/or creative relationship at the workplace? Want to share your enthusiasm? Please consider coming to speak with the 8th grade students about how technology has shaped your occupation.

On any of the following days: Monday April 23rd, 30th, May 7th or 14th

- Introduce your occupation,

- Explain the effect of technology in your field,

- Investigate the change to daily tasks and organization of information by technology,

- Brag about a project, website, plan, or presentation that was made possible with your efforts and technology!

Please contact Lisa McCullough for more information or to volunteer!

 South Entrance Pates Hall Construction
The south entrance to Pates Hall will be under construction from March 17th - April 29th to install the 20th Anniversary Tile Wall!

A thank you to all those that have made this beautiful project a reality!

Students brought in . . .

Last week students brought in $735 to build a well in Moto, Kenya for St. Francis Academy! They are on their way to having clean water available for all! Well done!