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The I.N.F.O.
Our Lady of Peace School
2401 West 38th Street
Erie, PA 16506
814 838-3548
  Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Contacting The I.N.F.O. 
If you would like to submit information to be included in upcoming issues of The I.N.F.O. please send to theinfo@olpcrusaders.org The deadline for the March 12, 2013, issue is Monday, March 11, 2013, at 9:00a.m.  Thank you.
In This Issue
Upcoming Events
This Weeks Athletic Events
Spring Pictures/Yearbook Orders
CSA
Financial Aid 13-14
PRAISE
8th Graders
Youth Group
Daisy Scouts
Girls' Night Out
OLP FSA
Athletics
Rambler Baseball Clinic
Upcoming Events


March 5

~Reconciliation 4:00-5:00p.m. OLP Church

~Athletic Board Meeting 7:00p.m.

 

March 6

~OLP Spirit Dress Down

~Varsity Basketball PEP Rally 2:30p.m.

 

March 8

~Spring School Pictures   

 

March 9

~First Reconciliation Retreat 9:30a.m. & Reconciliation 12:15p.m.

 

March 13

~Dress Down $ & Early Dismissal 1:30p.m.

 

March 14

~School Liturgy

~Preschool Conferences

 

March 15

~Dress Down in Green & White

~Cake Walk $1.00

~Preschool Conferences 

 

 

This Week's Athletic Events

All schedules for winter sports can be found here.

 

Please come and support your OLP Crusaders!! 

 

Girls' Varsity Basketball

March 6 Playoff Game 6:30p.m. Mercyhurst Prep

 

 

Boys' Varsity Basketball

March 6 Playoff Game 8:00p.m. Mercyhurst Prep 

 


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Spring Pictures & Yearbook Orders
Spring Pictures are Friday, March 8, 2013.  Students may wear clothing appropriate for a Catholic School for their picture.  Uniforms do not need to be worn. All students will be photographed, so please send in the form with which pose you would like for your child/children.  Forms are in the school office.

We are in need of 2 parent volunteers for Friday, March 8, 2013, to help with the Spring Pictures.  Lifetouch will give a $30 gift certificate to each parent for helping.  Please contact Mrs. Delavern ASAP at jdelavern@olpcrusaders.org.  First come basis.

Yearbook Orders Were Due Today!!  If you still have not turned one in please do so ASAP.  They will still be accepted.  Order forms are available in the school office
 
Catholic Services Appeal

Below is the letter that went home along with an envelope for the CSA (Catholic Services Appeal).  We have had a great response so far, keep them coming!  Please use the envelope and return it to school or to the church office as soon as you are able.  

 

CSA School Letter 2013

 

Thank you,

Fr. Ted

 

Financial Assistance Reminder

If you plan on applying for Financial Assistance through the Diocese of Erie/Star Foundation please make sure you adhere to the deadlines. If you only have students at OLP and not a Catholic high school in Erie, you have until March 31st.  We would not want you to miss the opportunity to receive tuition assistance. If you have any questions about the financial assistance application, please contact Miss Wenner, Director of Advancement at the school.


 

February PRAISE 
Congratulations to the winners of the February PRAISE Award!

Julia Mackowski - Grade 2A

Michael Duska - Grade 4B

Mary Zentis - Grade 7B


 

Eighth Graders and Parents
The eighth grade class has begun practicing for their performance of Jesus Christ Superstar.  This is a tradition for the eighth grade class here at OLP and one the students look forward to.

Have you been looking for your black attire?  All eighth graders need to have a roomy black turtleneck, plain black pants, and black socks for the performance on March 27, 2013.

***Parents***
The committee chairs for the 8th grade activities met on February 25, 2013.  Please click here for a copy of the memo from the February 25, 2013 meeting. Should you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact your Chairs - Kathy Roach or Andy Chaney. The contact information is on the memo.

 

OLP 7th & 8th Youth Group
Our next Adult Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 7:00pm in the Science Lab.

Our next fun activity is scheduled for Friday, March 15, 2013 --- Bowling at Rolling Meadows from 9:00pm to Midnight. The cost is $5.00 and that includes bowling, shoes, pizza, drinks, snicky snacks and a whole lot of fun.

OLP Youth Group Bowling Night
Release Form for OLP Youth Group Bowling

 

Daisy Scouts
DGS
First Grade Daisy Scouts
Girl Scout Cookies Available:
1st Grade Daisy Troop has the following cookies available. If you are hungry - I mean interested - please contact Kathy Roach at kathyroach66@gmail.com or 490-4240 and Troop 36179 would be more than happy to fill your order! Quantities are limited.

Do-Si-Dos
Savannah Smiles (lemon cookies)
Dulce de Leche
Trefoils
Samoas
Tagalongs
Thank You Berry Munch

1st Grade Daisy Scouts
Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2013 after school until 5:00pm.  Please send a note with your daughter.
Our field trip for MARCH will be to the Planetarium on March 21, 2013 - more details to come.
Girls' Night Out
GIRLS NIGHT OUT IS COMING SOON!!!..... Come join us on Thursday March 14, 2013 in the cafeteria from 6-7:30.  After some confusion on the time of the meeting, KRISTA LAMB will join us to share her experience in theater!  She has performed in many Erie Playhouse productions and is excited to share her experiences as well as tips on acting and performing.  This event is open to all girls in grades 4-8.  There will be no dues needed for this meeting but please bring a nonperishable food item to be donated to the Millcreek food pantry.   COME JOIN US FOR A GREAT EVENING.
Any questions, contact Cheryl DiPietro or Clarisa Zacherl
 

 

OLP FSA
UPMC Hamot generously donated $225.00 to the OLP FSA. This money was put towards the purchase of a Welch-Allen Fever Thermometer for the school office.   A special thank you to Sara Erhartic for contacting UPMC Hamot.

BoxTops

The classes winning a dress down day for the month of February are:

KB, 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 6B, 7B, & 8B

Thank you all for helping us earn money for the school, keep sending in your Box Tops by the 15th of every month.


Athletics
OLP Athletic Board Open Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 2nd has been changed to Tuesday, April 9th at 7:00 pm in the OLP cafetaria.

The OLP Athletic Board is currently accepting candidates for the Head Coach Position - Girls JV Basketball for the 2013 Season.  Interested parties please contact Athletic Director Craig Moffatt at 833-3148

 

Rambler Spring Baseball Clinics
Saturday, March 16, 2013
For players in grades 4 - 8.

Click here for more information and the registration form.
 

Photo of the Week 

     AAA Erie Regional Champions!!

  V BB Champs

The Our Lady of Peace Varsity Girls' and Boys' Basketball Teams Are AAA Erie Diocese Regional Champions!!  Both teams now play tomorrow, Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Mercyhurst Prep.  The girls play at 6:30p.m. and the boys play at 8:00p.m.  Come and cheer our Champions on to another Victory!!   The school students will honor them and wish them Good Luck at a PEP Rally on Wednesday at 2:30p.m. in the gym.  Wednesday will also be a OLP Spirit Dress Down Day!! 

Contacting The I.N.F.O. 
If you would like to submit information to be included in upcoming issues of The I.N.F.O. please send to theinfo@olpcrusaders.orgThe deadline for the March 12, 2013, issue is Monday, March 11, 2013, at 9:00a.m.  Thank you.
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