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

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

OLP Christmas Musical

All are welcome as the first, second, and third grade students of Our Lady of Peace School present "The Little Bell That Could Not Ring" on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at 10:00a.m. and Thursday, December 12, 2013, at 7:00p.m. Both performances are in the OLP gym.

The show follows the story of Little Bell, who is having difficulty making beautiful music. Her fellow bells are less than patient but work through their frustrations and learn a lesson about how to treat others who are different from them.

Caring Tree

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

The Caring Tree was placed in the main lobby of the school and was decorated with Doves which had the items that are needed by our families. If you took one of the Doves to purchase a gift, please return the wrapped items to Miss Ek's office by this Friday, December 13, 2013, with the tag attached to the items. Thank you for your continued support and generosity!

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

814-323-1779.

Daffin's Candy Payments

It would be greatly appreciated if all candy money could be turned into the school office no later than Tomorrow, 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.

Tomorrow, 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.

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

Congratulations to the CARING CRUSADERS winners for December!

Maeve Melody KB

Maria Knox 5A

Mark Wodarski 7B

OLP CSW Lip Sync

Attention OLP Students in Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8!

The Lip Sync is Back!

Be a part of this fun event for Catholic Schools Week on Tuesday, January 28, 2014!

Entertain us with a group of your classmates. Show us your talents!

Entire classrooms can participate, even in the younger grades!

Music, dance routines, and costumes must be appropriate for our school.

Make us laugh, make us cry!

Be Shining Stars!

Sign up by January 3, 2014 - See Mrs. Madara 1A

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!

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

Box Tops

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

OLP Goes Disney ~ New Offers

Don't forget that your Disney Vacation can earn money for OLP School!

And right now, you can save money while heading to Walt Disney World in Florida! There are several great discounts right now:

Save up to 35% on your stay! Good for most nights January 5, 2014-March 5, 2014, and March 14, 2014-April 12, 2014.

Play, Stay, Dine and Save on packages! Offer good for most arrival dates January 5, 2014-March 5, 2014.

But hurry, you must book by December 31, 2013, to take advantage of these great offers!

These travel dates don't work for your family? Book any time that works for you, and Mandy will automatically apply any discounts that come out that your trip is eligible for!

Not heading to a Disney Destination this year? Help earn money for our school by telling your friends and family, near and far to book with Mandy Kelly using the OLP Goes Disney phrase!

Mandy Kelly

814-882-6204

MagicalMainStreet@hotmail.com

www.facebook.com/MagicalMainStreetVacations

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

i9 Sports Program

Winter Deadline Flyer

Scouts

Kindergarten Daisies and 2nd Grade Brownies:

What a great meeting we had on Saturday! We are well on our way to earning our Pet Badge, learning about different pets and how to take care of them. Our next meeting is Saturday, December 14, 2013, at 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m. in the Cafeteria. This will be our Christmas Party with lots of fun festivities planned! Please bring in an unwrapped stuffed animal as we will be donating these to Toys for Tots. Also, to complete our Pet Badge requirements, please save your newspaper and bring to the meeting. We will be donating the newspaper to Orphan Angels Pet Sanctuary.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact either Kathy Roach (490-4240), Christina Murnock (882-1017) or Alyssa Tatarko (244-2996).

7th & 8th Grade Youth Group

We are happy to announce that we are going to share some Christmas spirit with the folks at Presbyterian Lodge on December 18, 2013, at 5:45pm by caroling with them. We are permitted 15 students to share in this event. We then are going to stay and play bingo from 6:30 - 7:30p.m. Unfortuntely, we are only permitted to have 10 students stay for this event. If interested, please have your child get the sign up sheet and the permission slip and return both to Mrs. Barto by December 13, 2013. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Tina Vergotz @ 835-5046. Merry Christmas and God bless us all:):)

If you have any questions, please email Tina Vergotz at chuckybrenda@verizon.net.

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 tonight, 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!

"Star of Wonder" - An Epiphany Celebration

Friday, January 10, 2014, at 7:30pm

Presented by Our Lady of Peace Music Ministry

Selah Praise Band, Voice of Peace, & SpiritSong Youth Ensemble

Christmas doesn't end on Christmas Day! Mark your calendars now and plan to celebrate the season with song, food, and fellowship! Enjoy favorite Christmas selections and sing along to some classic carols. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the concert.

Sign language interpretation will be provided.

For your convenience, childcare will be available in the church social room during the concert.

Epiphany Celebration Poster/Flyer

A Christmas Carol

Our very own Deacon John Mang and daughter / OLP alumnus, Kaitlyn Mang, perform in "A Christmas Carol" at the H.O. Hirt Auditorium at the Blasco Library this weekend!

Photos of the Week

Erie Bank Donation

A BIG THANK YOU to Mr. Scott Calhoun and Mr. Bill DeLuca from Erie Bank, who presented Fr. Ted Marconi and OLP Principal, Miss Mary Beth Ek with a check for $2000.00. This money is double the amount donated last year to Our Lady of Peace School through the STAR foundation and EITC credit from Erie Bank. The STAR Foundation provides financial assistance towards tution for OLP students.

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