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

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

OLP Welcomes New Advancement Director

We are happy to welcome Mrs. Ashley Caldwell as the new Advancement Director, to OLP.

Ashley is a graduate of Edinboro University with a Bachelors of Science degree.

She is married to Albert Caldwell and is the mother of OLP student Michael Pelletier (11), his two younger siblings Axel (2) and Alexa (1) and step-mother to Albert (12). She enjoys exercising and spending quality time with family and friends.

Ashley's professional background includes paralegal at Shapira Law Offices, Workforce Development Specialist at the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership and later a Program Coordinator for the Regional Center for Workforce Excellence. Ashley excelled at networking, program management, organizational leadership, grant writing proposals, fund management and reporting.

Ashley began her employment as the New Advancement Director on January 2, 2014. Her initial focus will be on Fundraising and Alumni development.

Welcome Mrs. Caldwell to the OLP family!

Early Dismissal 1:30p.m.

Tomorow, Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8, 2014, is the second Wednesday of the month and an early dismissal day. All students are permitted to dress down for $.25 and will be dismissed at 1:30p.m.

Caring Crusaders

The Safe and Caring Schools theme for January is "Caring for one Another."

In a world where conflict, violence, drugs and weapons have a daily presence, the ability to empathize is important. Children who lack the skills on compassion and empathy may have difficulty with impulse control. A disagreement, an unkind remark, or an accidental push can escalate into a major confrontation. With the appropriate skills, the magnitude of conflicts can be reduced. When we model empathy, our children will learn to care.

Students will

work on accepting people for who they really are
practice empathetic skills
reinforce the importance of compassion and kindness

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CARING CRUSADERS WINNERS FOR DECEMBER

Carson Phillips - Grade 2A

Julia Mackowski - Grade 3A

Evan Selker - Grade 7B

Catholic Schools Week

Preview

Catholic Schools Week 2014

January 26, 2014 - February 1, 2014

All are welcome to attend any of the events planned throughout the week.

Saturday, January 25, 2014

~5:00p.m. Mass at OLP Church - OLP School students will take part in the Mass.

Sunday, January 26, 2014

~7:30a.m., 9:00a.m., & 11:00a.m. Masses at OLP Church - OLP School students will take part in the Mass.

~**10:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Open House at OLP School**

Monday, January 27, 2014 ~ Spirit Day

~Students and Staff are to dress down in OLP Spirit Wear or in Blue and White.

~1:45p.m. OLP Winter Pep Rally - OLP Gym

Tuesday, January 28, 2014 ~ Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day

~Faculty & Staff ONLY are permitted to dress down.

~A special lunch will be provided for the Faculty and staff by the SAC & FSA.

~2:00p.m. Lip Sync Performance

Wednesday, January 29, 2014 ~ Outreach Day

~The students will bring in items or a small money donation to help the A.N.N.A Shelter and the Humane Society.

Thursday, January 30, 2014 ~ Family Day

~9:00a.m. School Liturgy & Second Quarter Honors Assembly ~ OLP Church

~Family Lunch - Students will eat lunch with visiting members of their families.

Session 1 11:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. A through G

Session 2 11:45 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. H through O

Session 3 12:30 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. P through Z

Friday, January 31, 2014 ~ Student Day

~Students ONLY are permitted to dress down.

~Special prizes will be awarded to random students throughout the day.

~1:30p.m. 8th Grade vs Faculty & Staff Volleyball game.

Athletics

OLP Athletic Board Open Meeting is Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 7:00p.m. in the OLP Cafeteria.

Anyone that would like to be put on the agenda to speak please contact Secretary Debbie Maciak at hockeymominpa@aol.com or cell 449-8130.

Swimming

Congrats and thank you to all the swimmers on the OLP Swim team who raised $1857.40 during the December 8, 2013, Swim-a-Thon.

All proceeds benefited the OLP Athletic Association.

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 this Friday,

January 10, 2014.

Registration Waiver

Scouts

Girl Scouts Daisy's 1st Grade:

Next meeting: Just a reminder our next scout meeting is Thursday, Jan. 9 3:30-5pm in the Scout House. Be sure to send a note to your teacher excusing your daughter to the meeting after school.

The Cookie Rally for Tuesday, Jan. 7 has been cancelled due to the weather and will not be rescheduled.

Cookie Booth Sign Ups: Make sure to sign up for OLP Mass Cookie Booth Sale on Feb. 22 or Feb 23 masses as well as the March 8 booth at the W. Ridge Walmart. Reminder your customers we are selling cookies to help with our overnight trip to the Niagara Aquarium this spring. If they have news resolutions or diet restrictions, offer donating cookies to our troops overseas.

Email jenny@presqueisledesigns.com with any questions! Stay warm!

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.

7th & 8th Grade Youth Group

Service Opportunity

There is another service opportunity on Wednesday January 15, 2014, to assist with Bingo at Elmwood Nursing home from 6:30-8:00p.m.

Elmwood nursing home is located at 2628 Elwood Ave. The nursing can accommodate 6-7 students to assist the residents with Bingo. Students should arrive at 6:20p.m. A parent chaperone will also be needed to assist with this service project.

Please sign up with Mrs. Ehrman and complete a student permission form. The permission forms can be submitted to Mrs. Ehrman.

If you have any questions, please contact Mary Huber at 602-6152 or klecks1@verizon.net.

Jr High Youth Group Spiritual Opportunity

Epiphany Concert Friday, January 10, 2014, at 7:30 PM in the church featuring Selah Praise Band, Voice of Peace Choir, and Spirit Song. Come spend some peaceful time together as a family, enjoy holiday music, and fulfill a youth group spiritual requirement.

Please sign up in Mrs. Ehrman's class. No registrastion forms needed. I am looking for about 3 parent volunteers to chaperone. If you can help, please contact me at chuckybrenda@verizon.net or 823-5670. Thank you & God bless!

"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

OLP Goes Disney ~ New Discounts!

Not only can you now save up to 30% on your room at Walt Disney World this spring, but if you upgrade to a package with at least 4 day Magic Your Way tickets, you will get 1 day free!

This offer is good for stays most nights March 14 - April 12 and April 20 - June 15, 2014!

Check out the details at this link

http://magicalmainstreetvacations.wordpress.com/2014/01/06/walt-disney-world-spring-room-discount/

You must book by March 31, 2014 and rooms allocated to this offer are LIMITED so don't wait! Book your Spring Walt Disney World vacation today!!!

Contact Mandy at MagicalMainStreet@hotmail.com or 814.882.6204 for your free, no obligation quote! And remember, as always, my services are FREE to you!

Photo of the Week

OLProud, again!

Congratulations to the three Our Lady of Peace eighth grade students who scored in the top ten on the Mercyhurst Preparatory School placement exam! Sara DiPietro (1st) and Alexander Harrity (2nd) will each receive an $1000 scholarship and Victoria Sanders (9th) will receive a $500 scholarship, if they choose to attend Mercyhurst Prep. All of OLP is extremely proud of these fine 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, January 14, 2014, issue is

Friday, January 10, 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