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

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Snow Day Makeup

Our Lady of Peace School will makeup the second snow day on Friday, March 14, 2014.

School will be IN SESSION on

Friday, March 14, 2014.

OLP 2013-2014 Yearbook Orders Due Today!

ORDER ONLINE!

Order your OLP 2013-2014 Yearbook today! Order forms were sent home in the Yellow, Tuesday Folder on February 4, 2014. Extra order forms are available in the school office. OR ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK ONLINE!

There are many new exciting options for you to choose from this year! Students can have their yearbook personalized with their name in foil on the front cover! Yearbooks are $20.00 with an added cost for the extras.

To make things easier for you and the school ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK ONLINE! Go to ybpay.lifetouch.com and enter ID Code 11468814

ALL YEARBOOK ORDERS ARE DUE TODAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014.

Very few extra yearbooks are ordered, so make sure you order yours today! Late orders will still be accepted, but don't wait. Order NOW!

Financial Aide Reminder

This is a reminder to submit your Catholic Diocese of Erie Tuition Aid Application form no later than March 31, 2014. This year, we are pleased to inform our families that nearly $127,000 is available for tuition assistance for OLP students grades k-8 who meet the STAR Foundation income guidelines. For more information, please refer to the application you received along with your registration information on January 7th.

Please contact the advancement office with any questions at: advancement@olpcrusaders.org

OLP Student Council Update

In a little over a year, the Our Lady of Peace Student Council has been able to contribute over $8,000.00 to various causes. Among them are the Wounded Warriors, Make A Wish Foundation, Big Brother, the Red Cross, Second Harvest Food Bank, the victims of the Philippine typhoon, the needy in Nicaragua, AJO, and people of our parish who needed our help. We are grateful to all the members of the OLP family who are always so generous.

FSA Chuck E Cheese Fundraiser

Chuck E Cheese's

Thursday, March 13, 2014

3:00 - 9:00p.m.

Join us at Chuck E Cheese's on March 13, 2014, when 15% of all sales generated that evening will be donated to OLP. Just notify the cashier that you are participating in the OLP fundraiser night. Thank you for your support.

FSA Daffin's Easter Candy Sale

The annual FSA Daffin's Easter Candy Sale began February 18, 2014 and runs through Friday, March 14, 2014.

All order forms are due in the school office by Tuesday, March 18, 2014.

Candy will be availabe for pick up on Thursday, April 10, 2014, in the school cafeteria from 3:00-6:00p.m. Money is due at pick up or no later than Wednesday, April 16, 2014.

Important Reminders

Please put your child's name, grade, and phone number on the order form.
Each family is being given one order form. If you would like additional forms, they are available in the school office.
Money is not due until the candy is delivered. Please send in one check for your entire order, payable to "OLP-FSA". Order can be paid for either at delivery or sent into the school office in an envelope marked "Easter Candy Sale - OLP FSA" by Wednesday, April 16, 2014.
The top five sellers will win cash prizes. The top two homerooms will win a week of dress down.

Any questions, please call Debbie Maciak 833-4425 or 449-8130.

Thank you for your support of this FSA fundraiser.

Athletics

OLP Athletic Board Open Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at 7:00 pm in the OLP Cafeteria.

It is an open meeting and anyone who wishes to be put on the agenda, please contact Debbie Maciak, secretary

at hockeymominpa@aol.com.

Wrestling

This past weekend Evan Selker took 2nd place at the Jr. High Area 8 tournament which qualifies him for the State Championships next weekend at Hempfield High School. Last year Evan finished 6th in the entire state of Pennsylvania! Best of luck to him this year!

Ian Irvin also wrestled this past weekend at the Harbor Creek Top 100 Tournament where he finished in 4th place.

Great job to both of these guys and best of luck in the post season!!

Girls' Varsity Basketball

Come cheer our OLP Lady Crusaders on to victory tonight as they begin playoffs.

OLP VS OLC
8:15p.m.
Mercyhurst Prep

i9 Sports Spring Registration

Click here for more information

Attention 8th Graders & Parents

We are well under way with the preparations for the Class of 2014's graduation from Our Lady of Peace School! Individual Committees should be meeting this month and next to work on their plans.
If you would like to be a part of the planning and haven't signed up for a committee, please call me or email, and I will connect you to your chosen event chairwoman.

Committee chairwomen, please have an update ready to give to the group at our February meeting.

Any interested 8th grade parents please join us on Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at 7:00p.m. in the Teacher Lunch Room for our next meeting. Don't hesitate to call with any questions or concerns. See you at the meeting!
Laura Kitcey,
8th Grade Graduation Chair
Cell 746-6404 or lkitcey@roadrunner.com

Jesus Christ Superstar

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 April.

7th & 8th Grade Youth Group

Attention parents involved with the 7th & 8th grade youth group! On Wednesday, February 26, 2014, we will be having a meeting after the regular 8th grade graduation meeting in the Science Lab. Mrs. Kitcey's 8th grade only meeting begins at 7:00p.m. in the Science Lab. I will be holding the youth group meeting immediately after this around 7:45p.m. or so. We will be discussing upcoming service & spiritual events, the "Lent if over" fundraiser for the kids' Cedar Point trip, and finally, the Cedar Point trip itself! So there is a lot to cover and a lot of help will be needed to put everything into place. So if you can help out, PLEASE consider attending this meeting and bringing any advice you may have to offer. Thank you & God bless!

Spiritual Opportunity

On Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at 7:00p.m., OLP will be hosting YCEA, which stands for Young Catholic Eucharistic Adoration. It will be a holy hour with praise and worship provided by Selah, followed by refreshments in the vestibule. Anyone who is interested in coming is most welcome, and it will count for a spiritual hour. No registration is needed, but please make sure you sign in with Fr. David at the event so that you get credit for going. Hope to see you there!

There will also be an opportunity for students to assist with Bingo at Elmwood Presbyterian Lodge on Wednesday February 26th from 6:15 to 8:00pm. Students will assist the residents with their weekly Bingo activity. Elmwood Presbyterian can accommodate 6 students to assist and a parent volunteer will be needed. Elmwood Presbyterian is located at 2628 Elmwood Ave. The signup sheet will be available in Mrs. Ehrman's room. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Huber at 602-6152 or at mhuber@eccaremgt.org.

Spiritual Opportunity

7th & 8th grade parents. Please see the information below, as it sounds like a wonderful opportunity for both you and your child. If your child is in the Jr. High Youth Group, this will also count as a spiritual event. Just please let me know if you attend. Thanks! Brenda Barto 823-5670 or chuckybrenda@verizon.net

Providing and promoting a family-centered Catholic approach to chastity education

Bringing Families Together!

Parents, have you had "the talk" with your child? Do you know what you are going to say? Do you need some assistance getting the conversation started or just need opportunities to continue with success? Don't worry...help is here!

Join us at St. George Church on Friday March 28th from 6 pm-9 pm and Saturday March 29th from 9 am-3pm., for Real Love & Real Life. Parents, this program is designed for you and your 7th or 8th grader. It will bring you together with other parish families to learn about love, life, chastity and God's gift of sexuality. You and your child will have the chance to enhance your communication skills, true worth, guidelines for future dating and lots more.

Here, one parent shares what they liked most about the program, "It opened a door for me that wasn't open before between my daughter and me. I definitely feel more comfortable and confident discussing chastity with her."

Real Love & Real Life is a fun, unique, interactive program presented by Family Honor, Inc. The deadline for registering is (Friday March 14th). Space is limited so register early online at www.familyhonor.org. There is no charge for this program (though donations will be requested).For more information contact Bernadette Carroll 814-572-1016 or dettedette26@hotmail.com

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!

Read to the Therapy Dogs

Spend time with our certified therapy dogs every Thursday from 6:00-7:30p.m. Bring your favorite book to read and make a new friend!

Therapy Dogs United Office

1932B West 8th Street

Park in the back parking lot and you will see our new office.

Contact Debbie Whitman with any questions

chrebbie001@gmail.com

Photo of the Week

OLP Cheerleaders Pay it Forward #ajo

Champion Cheer Central honored the memory of Alyssa J. O'Neill, a long time cheerleader, by waiving the registration fee on the competition we attended in January. In return we were asked to "pay it forward." The OLP Cheerleaders chose to pay it forward by collecting canned goods and participating in a service project with the Second Harvest Food Bank. We were able to collect 129 lbs. of food during our Little Blu Cru cheer camp thanks to everyone's generosity! The cheerleaders volunteered their time at the food bank labeling and packing canned goods. We also received a tour of the facility and learned about the organizations that benefit from the food bank.

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, March 4, 2014, issue is

Friday, February 28, 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