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

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Advent Prayer Service

All are welcome as the Our Lady of Peace

School community presents the Advent Service Project gifts to the various charities. Please join us for the annual Advent Prayer Service and Kindergarten performance on Friday, December 20, 2013, at 9:15a.m. in the OLP Church.

Early Dismissal 1:30p.m.

on Friday, December 20, 2013

The last day of school before Christmas break is Friday, December 20, 2013.

Dismissal will be at 1:30p.m. on this day. The ONLY bus that will pick up at OLP on this day is the City of Erie Bus. There will also be NO afternoon Extended Care on Friday, December 20, 2013.

Please be sure you have made arrangements to have your child/children picked up on Friday, December 20, 2013 at 1:30p.m.

Daffin's Candy Payments
It would be greatly appreciated if all candy money could be turned into the school office as soon as possible. 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.

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. Be sure to return the sign up form that was sent home last week.

Save this date too! Family Lunch is Thursday, January 30, 2014

FSA

On behalf of the entire FSA, we would like to thank those who have worked so hard on our recent Christmas events and activities. We would like to recognize Virginia and Tara Prischak for another

successful Santa Shop.

Your dedication and organization to this project over the past 3 years has been extraordinary.

We would also like to thank Erin Mourton for doing such a great job on a fun-filled Lunch with Santa. Thank you to all the volunteers who assisted with making these events memorable for our children.

We wish the entire Our Lady of Peace family a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year!

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

Wrestling

Congratulations to our wrestlers who performed quite well this past week. Evan Selker won his match against Central Tech Jr High while wrestling for Cathedral Prep Jr. High. Ryan Selker won his first match of the year at the Wadsworth Duals in Ohio. Izak Slupski won his first match of the year at the Saegertown Open and Ian Irvin placed second in the same tournament which qualifies him for the Tournament of Champions held in Columbus OH at the end of the season. Way to go boys! OLProud!

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

7th & 8th Grade Youth Group

Just a reminder for anyone that is signed up for the service project on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at the Elmwood Presbyterian Lodge, located at 2628 Elmwood Ave. Christmas Caroling will begin at 5:45p.m. and be done by 6:30p.m. The Bingo activity will begin around 6:30p.m. and will be done by 8:00p.m. Please turn in permission slips to Sara Huber or John Vergotz grade 7. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Huber at 602-6152 or Tina Vergotz at 835-5046.

Merry Christmas!

Attention 8th Graders & Parents

The eighth grade class performance of Jesus Christ Superstar is April 16, 2014, at 1:30p.m. in the OLP Church. 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. It is easier to find them now, than in March.

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

Photos of the Week

OLProud!

Congratulations to Maya Leibold, Victoria Sanders, Sara Prischak, and Sara DiPietro! All scored in the top ten on the Villa Maria academy entrance exam. OLP is very proud of you!

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, January 7, 2014, issue is

Friday, January 3, 2014, 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