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No School
There will be no school Monday, May 28th for Memorial Day! |
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Events
Preschool-PreK Spring Concert
Wed. May 16th, 10 a.m.
Come enjoy the vocal performance of the preschool and prekindergarten classes in Pates Hall!
Power of Peace
Wed. May 16th, 12-3 p.m.
Students will be wrapping up Peace Circles with an afternoon dedicated to the "Power of Peace."
Principal for the Day
Thur. May 17th all day
We shall have new principals on Thursday May 17th! Look forward to fun events!
Middle School Spring Fling
Fri. May 18th, 6:30-9 p.m.
School basement will see the roaring good times of the Middle school spring fling!
Move-up Day
Thurs. May 24th, all day
Grades K-4 will be experiencing a day in their classrooms for next year!
8th Grades Last Day
Fri. May 25th, all day
A day preceeded by much anticipation - the last day at school for 8th grade! The schedule for the day will be released in a few weeks!
8th Grade Graduation
Tues. May 29th, 6-9 p.m.
Celebrate the momentous occasion of the 8th Grade graduation! Remember the tisues and fond memories!
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8th Grade Spotlight
As the 8th Grade students embark on the next step of their lives we would like to remember them with their own words . . .
Shelby
 Grade: 8th Grade Favorite Class: Language Arts Hobbies: Soccer, (pretty much all I do) babysit, hangout with friends, writing. Favorite OLP Memory: All of the amazing Ski Trips! High School Plans: Academy of Holy Angels In 15 year, I hope to be: Working hard at whatever I do and living in a warm climate with my husband.
David
Grade: 8th
Favorite Class: Art
Hobbies: Snowboarding, Baseball, Boating, Wakeboarding, Hanging out with friends
Favorite OLP Memory: Afton Alps
High School Plans: Cretin Derham Hall
In 15 years, I hope to be: Be Married and be a Vet
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| Class Projects | |
1st and 8th Grade Digital Photography
The 1st and 8th Grade students finished their Digital Photography project this week! The project was about finding Minnesota's Hidden Alphabet around the school/church campus. The final project is an acrostic poems which are on display outside the 1st grade room! Well done!
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| Principal for the Day . . . | |
 May 17th the School will be run . . .
By Mimi, Tommy, Julia and Timmy!
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| Fundraising | |
Credit Cards can now be used to pay for Scrip!
Simply place your Scrip order as you would online and choose "Payment to Org" option at checkout. Then use OLP's online payment system, Vanco Services, to pay for your Scrip cards. It's that easy! You can also submit a paper order form and pay through Vanco. Our next round of Scrip orders is due 6/1/12-so start thinking about summer trips, birthdays, and more!
Mark your calendars for OLP's 5K at Lake Nokomis on 9/15/12!
You have just over four months to get ready to run or walk in our 5K at Lake Nokomis! Get the date on your calendar, and spread the word to family, friends, and neighbors. More details to follow.... |
| On Today's Date . . . | |
 Minnesota Statehood Day!
On May 11, 1858 Minnesota became the 32nd state in the continental United States! The name Minnesota comes from the Dakota word "Minisota" meaning 'sky tinted waters.' |
| Graduation | |
 May 29th, 7-9 p.m. Pates Hall
Graduation is coming up fast! We are looking for a few 7th Grade parents to set up/serve/clean up at the reception that follows mass on Tuesday, May 29th.
If any 8th Grade parents wan to help decorate Pates Hall please come around noon that Tuesday!
If you have any special ideas for the night or are a 6th grade parent interested in planning next year's graduation please contact Debbie McCabe.
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 SMARTBoards
The last three Smartboards have been installed in 3rd, 4th and Kindergarten rooms this week! Teachers and students are excited and having lessons with the interactive boards already!
iPad Update
Teachers have been attending workshops on integrating iPads and apps in the classroom! They have come away excited and ready to put this new technology to use next year!
The iPad Committee is hard at work putting together an iPad Policy Handbook detailing elements of the program, responsibilities to device, management of the device and instructions on care. Continue to look for more detailed information on the website and the mail regarding the program and iPad orientation at Back-to-School night!
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| Yearbook | |
Coming to a classroom near you . . .
The yearbooks are coming to you . . . in LIVING COLOR!
They will be distributed to 8th Grade students on May 18th to allow time for classmate signings.
To all other students they will be distributed on May 23rd.
If you pre-ordered a yearbook it will be available on the above days, if you would like to still purchase a yearbook a limited number will be availalbe. They will be $22 each. |
| Cafeteria | |
Last Week of School & Accounts
During the last week of school the cafeteria will not be serving hot lunch. Milk will still be provided - but not water or juice options. Please make sure to send a lunch to school with your student!
As we approach the end of the year we are also looking at cafeteria accounts. Please check your students' cafeteria account balance on Cornerstone and make sure they are up to date! |
| Congratulations! | |
 STEM Mini-Grant Award
Our Lady of Peace School is the recipient of a STEM mini-grant awarded by the Minnesota Independent School Forum! The grant award is $5000 and will be used to implement a
LEGO Robotics program into the math/science/technology program in grade 4. The STEM program supports implementing and integrating "Science, Technology, Engineering, Math" into the curriculum. Congratulations to Mrs. Hahn who wrote the grant and submitted it to MISF! |
| Vacation Bible Camp | |
June 25-29, 2012
At Dino-Rama campers discover that God's LOVE is not extinct! The week is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences that campers see, hear, touch and even taste!
Dino-Rama was created by our OWN Ou Lady of Peace Youth Coordinating Team and supported by the Adult VBC Core Team. Activities help faith flow into real life. We'll help campers see evidence of God in everday life - something we call "God Sightings."
The week of Monday June 25th - Friday June 29th
9:00 - 12:00 p.m. ~ 3 years - 1st Grade
9:00 - 3:30 p.m. ~ 2nd - 8th Grade
Register online at www.olpmn.org or pick up a form at the church entrances, school or parish office. |
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Our Lady of Peace School
5435 11st South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417
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Whate'er I do, things great or small
Whate'er I do, things great or small
Whate'er I speak or frame.
Thy glory may I seek in all,
Do all in Jesus' name.
My Father, for His sake I pray.
Thy child accept and bless
And lead me by Thy grace to-day
In paths of righteousness. Amen.
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