Click the button above to sign up to receive The I.N.F.O. in your email inbox. If you already did, Forward The I.N.F.O. to other OLP Families by clicking the Forward email link at the bottom of the Newsletter.

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

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Please Note

Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15, 2014, is a regular school day. It is NOT a dress down day. It is NOT an early dismissal day. There is a mistake on the Lunch Menu Calendar. Thank you.

Attention Parents of 7th Graders-

Volunteers Needed!

FSA is still looking for two parents of seventh graders to co-chair the Graduation Reception on Monday, June 2, 2014. If you are interested in organizing or helping with this tradition, please contact Susan Esser at SUSANesser@aol.com or Deborah Maciak at http://hockeymominpa@aol.com

Yearbook Activity Pictures -

Friday, January 17, 2014

Yearbook Activity Pictures will be taken this Friday, January 17, 2014.

All Boy and Girl Scouts may wear their Scout uniform and/or Scout attire, with their school uniform, to school that day.

The JV Girls' Basketball team are to bring their warm up jerseys to school for the picture.

JV Boys' Basketball, Varsity Boys' Basketball, Varsity Girls' Basketball, and ALL Cheerleaders are to bring their uniforms to school on Friday and will change into them before the picture.

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.

~1:30p.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.

~1:30p.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 (Preschool to 3rd Grade) and the Humane Society (Grades 4 to 8). Please click on the links below to see what items can be donated at each agency.

A.N.N.A Shelter 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 14, 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.

Little Blu Cru

For the girls who have signed up, this is a reminder that the Little Blu Cru Camp is being held Saturday Jan. 25, 2014, in the OLP gym. Start time is CHANGED to 1:15, rather than 1. Parents are welcome to come back to see what the girls have learned at 4:45. The Little Blu Cru will also be performing in the Catholic Schools Week Pep rally, Mon. Jan. 27, 2014, starting at 1:30p.m.

#AJO - DON'T FORGET 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.

Any questions, contact Virginia Prischak at vprischak@yahoo.com

Scouts

Boy Scouts

Congratulations to Kasey Kensill, Bear Scout, who was the top seller in the annual Boy Scout Popcorn Sale with $852.00 worth sold. Way to go Kasey!

Girl Scouts Daisy's 1st Grade:

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. Remind 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.

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.

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

OLP Wrestling

Our wrestlers did a lot of wrestling in several tournaments and matches over the holidays and all fared well. Please congratulate Evan Selker, Ryan Selker, Izak Slupski, Ian Irvin, and Jacob Esser for a job well done! OLProud!

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 21, 2014, issue is

Friday, January 17, 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