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No School
There will be no school Monday, May 28th for Memorial Day! |
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Events
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, 7-9 p.m.
Celebrate the momentous occasion of the 8th Grade graduation! Remember the tisues and fond memories!
Junior Achievement Celebration
Tues., May 29th
7th Grade students are having their Junior Achievement Internation Celebration. They are asked to bring in a store-bought treat to share with the class!
Field Day
Wed. May 30th, 12-2:30
Todd's Park
Thurs. May 31th
It's a fun in sun afternoon for K-4!
Family Picnic Night
Wed. May 30th 5:30-7
Celebrate friends, family and community with an end of the year picnic hosted by SPA.
Last Day of School
Fri. June 1st
The day every student has waited for, last day of school. Students have all school mass at 11:00 a.m.
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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 . . .
Gianna
 Grade: 8th Favorite Class: Math Hobbies: Soccer, Gymnastics, Babysitting Favorite OLP Memory: Festival of Nations High School Plans: DeLaSalle In 15 years I hope to be: Married and be a Pediatrician
Marie
Grade: 8th
Favorite Class: Art
Hobbies: Playing soccer and basketball, and hanging out with friends.
High School Plans: DeLaSalle High School
In 15 years I Hope to be: Married, with a family, and a job as a photographer or a nurse.
Yana
Grade: 8th
High School Plans: DeLaSalle
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| Class Events | |
School Year Athletics
It was a smashing year for Eagles Athletics and Extra Curriculers! The students did a fabulous job in: Spelling Bee, Math Masters, writing competitions, basketball, volleyball, floor hockey and the MYCO tournaments. Hurrah!
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| 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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| Yearbook | |
Coming to a classroom near you . . .
The yearbooks are coming to you . . . in LIVING COLOR!
A limited number of yearbooks are still available for purchase in the school office - stop by to claim yours! |
| School Notices | |
Junior Achievement International Celebration
On Tues, May 29th the 7th Grade class will be celebrating the culmination of their Junior Achievement courses! They are asked to bring in a store-bought treat to share with the class!
Library Fines
All library books must be returned to the school library by Tuesday, May 29th. Please pay all fines on lost and overdue books by Wednesday, May 30th.
Lost and Found
The final perusal of the lost and found items from the school year can be found outside the school office on a table. Please help remind students to find their forgotten mittens and lunch-boxes.
Bike Rack
A bike rack has been moved next to door 14 along the school building - it was moved this spring to ensure greater security for student bikes during the school day.
Free Software, Windows XP and older
The technology teacher Ms. McCullough is offering additional software to all school families. The software is free - and will be available outside the school office during the last week of school, May 29th - June 1st. Some software that will be available:
1st grade Brain Quest
2nd Grade Brain Quest
6th Grade Brain Quest
7th Grade Brain Quest
Gettysburg
Math Rabbit
Math Workshop Deluxe
Faces and Places
Oregon Trail
KidPix Deluxe
Pepa Teaches Spanish
Reading 1
I Spy School Days
Reading Journey 2
Treasure Math Storm
Where in the world is Carmen San Diego - World
I Spy Treasure Hunt
Carambola Castle
Where in the world is Carmen San diego - USA
Clock Shop
Coin Critter
Zoombinis Logical Journey
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| Family Picnic | |
 Wed. May 30th, 5:30-7
Join Our Lady of Peace Families at the school on Wednesday for a picnic dinner! Main event will be hot dogs - cost is $5 per family.
If you are able to volunteer please contact Laura, shifts are 4:30-6 and then 6-7:30.
If you plan to attend please contact Ms. Campbell at kcampbell@olpmn.org so we can order enough food! |
| School Year 2012-2013 | |
First day of school is Tuesday September 4, 2012.
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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 . . . | |
 National Tap Dance Day!
Today is a celebration of tap dance as an American Art form - it is also the birthday of a significant tap-dance contributor Bill "Bojangles" Robinson.
Dance your way to your dreams! |
| Summer Stretch | |
 Summer Stretch at OLP 2012
Calling all incoming 7th, 8th, & 9th Graders (currently in 6th, 7th, & 8th)
Tuesday & Thursdays 9:00 am-5:00 pm
July 10, 12, 17, 24, 26, & 31
Summer Stretch is a Gospel-centered approach to community service giving young people a safe, healthy place where they can contribute to the community along with socializing with their peers. Typical days consist of a service experience in the morning (such as Mt. Olivet Home, ARC Value Village, Feed My Starving Children) and a recreational event in the afternoon (such as Grand Slam, Bunker Beach, Cascade Bay, and Valleyfair).
Cost for Summer Stretch is $150. This includes transportation and admission into all events as well as a Summer Stretch T-shirt. Limited financial assistance is available - see Joy Biedrzycki for details. Register online at http://olpmn.org/index.cfm?load=page&page=204 by June 4th.
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 Pad 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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