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The I.N.F.O.
The Important News From OLP

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Caring Tree - Ready and waiting

We are blessed to be in a Catholic school and to share our catholic values, beliefs and gifts. This Christmas season we want to reach out to members of the OLP School and sponsor a Caring Tree for our own families.

The Caring Tree has been placed in the main lobby of the school and will be up through December 9, 2013. The tree is decorated with Doves which have the items that are needed by our families. Please take one of the Doves and purchase and return the wrapped items to Miss Ek's office by December 13, 2013, with the tag attached to the items.

If you have questions regarding purchasing gifts, please contact Michelle Bruschi email psu22michelle@aol.com or via cell phone 814-323-1779.

Caring Crusaders

The Safe and Caring Schools theme for December is "Respect Yourself and Others."

Belonging to a community means getting along with others and knowing what others expect of you. It is important for our children to understand that as active participants of our school community they help create a safe and caring community.

Students will

learn specific ways to be responsible members of our school community
practice using manners to show respect

Daffin's Candy Payments

It would be greatly appreciated if all candy money could be turned into the school office no later than Wednesday, December 11, 2013. Please make sure all checks are made payable to Our Lady of Peace School and that your envelope is labeled with your child's name and homeroom grade.

December 11, 2013, Dress Down Day

to Support Philippines

The Our Lady of Peace School Student Council is asking students to donate $1.00 or more on the December Dress Down Day, December 11, 2013. All money donated will go to benefit hurricane victims in the Philippines.

Catholic Schools Week

Save the Date...

Catholic Schools' Week

Masses at OLP

January 25 and 26, 2014

Before you know it, Catholic Schools' Week will be here. Volunteers will be needed for all the Masses. This year, students and their families can volunteer as readers, greeters, and gift bearers. Look for the sign up letter to be coming soon!

OLP Middle States Accreditation

We are pleased to inform you that the Commission on Elementary Schools, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools has awarded Our Lady of Peace School accreditation. This comes as a result of our self study and the visiting team's report. Please take some time to read the report by clicking on the link below. Our self study and the team's report affirm our goals, and a partnership with you will help us to realize opportunities for growth.

OLP Middle States Accreditation Team Report

Giant Eagle
Apples for the Students

Do you shop at Giant Eagle? Do you use a Giant Eagle Advantage Card? Then you can earn OLP educational rewards every time you shop!

1. Sign up at www.gianteagle.com/about/apples-for-students or by calling 1-800-474-4777.

2. Provide our school ID# 804

3. Each time your Giant Eagle Advantage Card is scanned, through March 17, 2014, your purchases automatically earn our school FREE educational rewards!

After you register your Giant Eagle Advantage Card for Apples for the Students, remember to enroll in BoxTops for Education at http://tiny.cc/BoxTops and start earning rewards for OLP from both programs today!

FSA
Santa Shop

December 5 & 6, 2013

We are accepting donations for gift wrap, tape, etc. in the gym before school from now until Wed. December 4, 2013, for Santa Shop.

For more information on Santa Shop and shopping times for each grade, please click here.

This will be Virginia Prischak and Tara Prischak's last year as the chairs for Santa Shop. We are looking for someone to chair or co-chair the event next year. Virginia and Tara would like to go over with you everything they do and possibly have you watch and help out with this year's Santa Shop. If you love to shop and would be willing to chair or co chair this event, please contact Virginia at vprischak@yahoo.com or Tara at tarajp@roadrunner.com TODAY!

Lunch with Santa

Lunch with Santa!

December 7, 2013

11:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.

OLP Cafeteria

Volunteers Needed!

Parent volunteers are needed to set up on Friday, December 6, 2013, from 7:30-9:00p.m., kitchen help during the lunch on Saturday, December 7, 2013, from 10:30a.m.-1:00p.m., and clean up after from 1:00-2:00p.m.

Student Volunteers (grades 7-12) are needed to help with the crafts from 10:30a.m.-2:00p.m.

If you are able to help, please contact Erin Mourton at imerinm@hotmail.com

Box Tops

Are you shopping online this Christmas season? Start at btfe.com and earn cash for OLP! Click here for more information.

Athletics

Boys' Varsity Basketball Tournament

December 13-15, 2013

OLP Gym

Anyone needing service hours for high school, is welcome to help out. Ticket sales, 50-50 drawings, PA announcer, running the clock, concessions, halftime shootouts are some of the areas we will need help in please contact Lynn Douds at doclynn24@roadrunner.com for times.

Little Blu Cru

Attention Our Lady of Peace Girls in grades K - 4! The OLP Cheerleaders are hosting another Little Blu Cru camp on Saturday January 25, 2013, from 1:00-5.:00p.m. in the OLP gym. The Cheerleaders and coaches will teach basic cheer motions, chants, a cheer and a short dance.

#AJO - The cheerleaders will also be paying it forward by donating canned goods and asking each camper to donate one as well, the cheerleaders will then be participating in a service project with the Second Harvest Food Bank.

For more information, including registration form and OLP Insurance Waiver, please click on links. Registration due by 1/10/14.

Registration Waiver

7th & 8th Grade Youth Group

Christmas Party

Hello all! I hope you have had a wonderful Thanksgiving break! In case you didn't receive yesterday's email from me regarding this Saturday's youth group Christmas party, please note the following.

Our youth group Christmas party will be held this coming Saturday, December 7, 2013, after 5:00 mass. It will be held in OLP gym and run until 9:00. Please see the attached document for further information. Also, please note that when you send in the $5.00 fee to please mark YOUR CHILD'S NAME ON THE ENVELOPE. This will ensure that he/she is signed up & marked as paid for the party. Please send this to Donna Baker, c/o Lauren Baker in 7A.

If you have any questions, please email either me chuckybrenda@verizon.net or Donna at donna.baker@olp.org. Also, we should have enough chaperones, but if you are interested in staying, please let us know.

Christmas Party Flyer

Attention 8th Grade Parents

The first organizational meeting for our children's 8th grade graduation activities went very well. The next parent meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2013, at 7:00p.m. in the OLP cafeteria. We will be choosing the theme for the 8th grade dance so please plan on attending if you would like to be a part of the decision making.

Thanks to all who attended the first meeting or emailed your thoughts. Together we can make this the best OLP Graduation yet!

Laura Kitcey,
8th Grade Graduation Chair
Cell 746-6404 or lkitcey@roadrunner.com

OLP Family Christmas Tree

Make sure your family ornament is part of our tree!

The OLP Environment Committee invites you to participate in the creation of the OLP Family Christmas Tree. We will be decorating a tree in the church vestibule for the Christmas season with home-made bells, stars, and Christmas balls. Your ornament will represent your family so we encourage you to include a family photo/photos, your family name, or a special drawing of your family on your ornament. Be creative!

A simple instruction sheet and ornament patterns are available on the church website, www.olp.org. Just click on the Christmas tree icon on the home page for all the details. If you do not have access to the internet, there are a limited number of instruction sheets and patterns available in the church vestibule. There are also sample ornaments on the display in the vestibule for inspiration.

Drop off your finished ornament in the basket provided in the church vestibule by Sunday, December 22nd.

Every OLP family, whether one member or many members, is invited to contribute a home-made ornament to help create a beautiful and meaningful family Christmas tree! If you have any questions, please contact Brian Kuzmin, Director of Liturgy and Music, at brian.kuzmin@olp.org or through the church office at 833-7701.

Our tree will not be complete without you!

Photos of the Week

Advent

The Our Lady of Peace School Community began the season of Advent with a school wide Advent Wreath Ceremony this afternoon. All are welcome to attend as we will begin each week of Advent in this way. Join us on Monday, December 9, 2013 at 9:00a.m. and Monday, December 16, 2013 at 2:30p.m. Both will be held in the OLP gym.

Note:

If your organization would like to submit information to the OLP electronic newsletter, please contact Mrs. Jennifer Delavern at 838-3548 or at theinfo@olpcrusaders.org

Deadline for the Tuesday, December 10, 2013, issue is

Friday, December 6, 2013 by 9:00a.m.

Contact Info:

School: 814 838-3548 Preschool: 814 838-3886 Church: 814 833-7701

Extended Care: 814 923-7607

On the web: www.olpcrusaders.org
Attendance Email: attendance@olpcrusaders.org