|
 The I.N.F.O. Our Lady of Peace School 2401 West 38th Street Erie, PA 16506 814 838-3548 |
|
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 April 9, 2013, issue is Monday, April 8, 2013, at 9:00a.m. Thank you. |
|
|
Upcoming Events
|
|
March 27 ~8th Grade Performance of Jesus Christ Superstar 1:30p.m. OLP Church ~End of Third Quarter March 28-April 2 ~Easter Vacation ~No School April 3 ~School Resumes |
|
This Week's Athletic Events
All schedules for spring sports can be found here.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jesus Christ Superstar
 Please join the Our Lady of Peace School Community as the 8th grade perform Jesus Christ Superstar tomorrow, Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 1:30p.m. in the OLP Church. This very inspirational performance is not to be missed!
|
|
HHS Mandate
As you know, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Affordable Care Act, continues to demand coverage of sterilization, contraception and abortion-causing drugs as women's preventative services.
Though churches themselves are exempted from the mandate by the narrowest of definitions, religious ministries of service - such as charities, schools, health care facilities and institutions of higher education - may be given, at best, second-class status under the law in the form of a still-murky "accommodation."
As it stands the HHS mandate ignores our nation's foundational freedoms of conscience and religion. The Church and its ministries have been told that we can call ourselves Catholic; we just can't act like we are.
As religious employers our mission is threatened by these regulations. I strongly encourage you, your employees and the people you serve to speak out in favor of religious liberty and demand that this rule be rescinded. Public comment in reaction to this advance notice is permitted on or before April 8, 2013.
Catholics must send a strong clear message that we will not stand for a violation of our religious freedom. Your comments are needed. Even if you submitted comments in the past, you should do so again. You can follow the simple steps for submitting pre-written, editable comments directly to HHS and Congressional representatives using the Catholic Advocacy Network at www.pacatholic.org. <https://www.votervoice.net/PACC/Campaigns/30694/Respond>
Click on "Take Action: HHS Mandate" for more details and easy-to-follow steps. If you decide to submit comments in another format, please feel to use the points listed online at www.pacatholic.org <https://www.votervoice.net/PACC/Campaigns/30694/Respond> and encourage your employees and the people you serve to take action as well at www.pacatholic.org <https://www.votervoice.net/PACC/Campaigns/30694/Respond> . We must respond to this egregious infringement of liberty with one loud voice. Finally, please pray for a resolution to this critical matter.
If you do not have internet access or if you have any questions, please contact our office.
Sincerely,
Robert J. O'Hara, Jr.
Executive Director
Pennsylvania Catholic Conference
Sister Clare Christi Schiefer, OSF
President
Pennsylvania Catholic Health Association
|
8th Grade Graduation Update The next Decorating Committee Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26th, beginning at 6:30pm in the Social Room. Anyone is welcome to attend. Rumor has it that arts and crafts will be happening and no artistic experience is needed. Any questions, please contact your Decorating Chairs of Liz Swantek or Jen Wallen.
Also, just a reminder that if you haven't paid your $20 graduation fee to help cover the costs of graduation, please send to Debbie Maciak at your earliest convenience:-)
Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your Chairs, either Kathy Roach or Andy Chaney.
|
|
OLP 7th & 8th Youth Group
Click here for the flyer regarding a Spiritual Opportunity at St. Joe's Bread of Life Church - The Passion Talk by Fr. Larry. This will be at St. Joe's on Wednesday, March 27 beginning at 7:00pm. Confessions follow at 8:30. Parents are encouraged to attend with their child. This is great way to spend time with your child as you prepare to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord. For more information, please contact Jen Wallen at 397-2646
The Youth Rally in April will also count for one of the two required Spiritual events. Speaking of The Youth Rally, it will be held on Sunday, April 28th. Your child received a flyer from Fr. Jason regarding this. NEW THIS YEAR ----- VERY IMPORTANT ---- SUPER IMPORTANT ----- SUPER DUPER IMPORTANT ----- ALL registration will be done on-line. YOU NEED TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!!!!! DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MARCH 28th!!! Once you register and pay on-line, you must print out the confirmation e-mail and give to Fr. Jason.
FUNDRAISER: Our fundraiser this year will be a Bake Sale for the weekend after Easter. Everyone is obligated to participate. Click here for the flyer on what is expected from each member of Youth Group (i.e., baked goods, baked goods, baked goods, help at masses, etc.). This fundraiser helps to keep our costs low for each of the events that we have for Youth Group. We have enough parent coverage for each of the masses, but we are still in need of a few students for each mass. If possible, please sign up to help sell all of the yummy baked goods! Please contact Mrs. Kim Haight to let her know how you can help.
|
FSA
Save the Date: Barnes and Noble Fund Raiser
The FSA is sponsoring a Barnes and Noble school fundraiser on Thursday, April 18, 2013 located at the store on Peach Street. Please plan on attending this great even to benefit Our Lady of Peace School. All purchases will be compiled, and a percentage of the sales will be given back to the school! Your support is greatly appreciated! J
If you are unable to attend, please visit: BN.COM/bookfairs to support us online from 04/18/13 to 04/26/13 by entering Bookfair ID 11069390 at checkout.
Daffin's Easter Candy Sale was very successful with over $25,000 of candy being sold.
Top 3 sellers winning $50 each were: Nicole Alexander 8A, Miriam Murnock 1B, and Gregory Pociej 7A.
Top 3 selling homerooms winning a week of dress down were 7A, 1B, and 6B.
Thanks to everyone who supported this FSA fundraiser!
|
Athletics
OLP Champions!
Wrestling:
Congratulations Evan Selker! He took 6th in the State Wrestling tournament last weekend! We are OLProud of you!
Basketball:
The Boys' Varsity Basketball Team competed in the CYO State Tournament in Pittsburgh, PA, March 22-24, 2013. They finished 4th in the state! Congratulations to the boys and their coaches for a wonderful season!
ImPACT Testing
OLP is currently implementing an innovative program for our student-athletes. This program will assist our coaches/family physicians in evaluating and treating head injuries. In order to better manage concussions sustained by our athletes, we have acquired a software tool called ImPACT. ( Immediate Post Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) ImPACT is a computerized exam utilized in many professional, collegiate, and high school sports program across the country to successfully diagnose and manage concussions. If an athlete is believed to have suffered a head injury during competition, ImPACT is used to help determine the severity of the head injury and when the injury has fully healed.
All of our athletes in involved in high impact sports will be tested once a year. Our basketball teams were tested in the fall and now we will complete the test on all of our students participating in soccer. The ImPACT test is a preseason physical of the brain. It tracks information such as memory, reaction time, speed, and concentration. We are excited to implement this program given that it provides us with the best available information for managing concussions and preventing potential brain damage that can occur with multiple concussions.
The OLP administration, coaching, and athletic board are striving to keep your child's health and safety at the forefront of the student athlete experience.
Thank you,
Stacey Constable
ImPACT Testing Administrator
Coaches Needed
Coaching Position Available
Assistant Golf Coach needed
Interested persons may contact
Debbie Maciak 814-449-8130
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
|
|
April is Child Protection Month
Click here for more information on National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Women's Personal Safety SeminarThe Crime Victim Center of Erie County is sponsoring a seminar for Women on Personal Safety. For more information click here. |
|
Photos of the Week
Sedar Meal
 The 5th and 6th graders celebrated their annual Sedar Meal today with Father Jason Feigh.
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 April 9, 2013, issue is Monday, April 8, 2013, at 9:00a.m. Thank you. |
|
Contact Information
School: 814 838-3548 Preschool: 814 838-3886 Church 814 833-7701
Extended Care: 814 923-7607
|
|
|
|
© 2010 Our Lady Of Peace School. All Rights Reserved |
|
|
