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

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Snow Day Makeup

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

School will be IN SESSION this

Friday, March 14, 2014.

Safe and Caring Schools

The Safe and Caring Schools theme for March is "Conflict Resolution."

Because conflict is part of life, students need to identify conflict and learn how to deal with differences in nonviolent ways. To do this, students need to practice listening skills and develop the ability to discuss problems, negotiate and make wise choices.

Congratulations to the Caring Crusaders Winners for

February 2014

Drew Sandell - Grade 2A

Nico Grack - Grade 3A

Mitchell Ruff - Grade 6A

Financial Aide Reminder

STAR Foundation

The Star Foundation is a needs-based scholarship program that provides tuition assistance to students at OLP. We have nearly $127,000 to allocate for the 2014/2015 school year. Last year, recipients received nearly $1,900 in tuition assistance per student. To be eligible for the scholarship, you must meet the following income guidelines as a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The STAR Foundation was established as a result of The Education Improvement Tax Credit Program established by the Commonwealth. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN MARCH 31,201.

Remit your application and all required documents to

DIOCESE OF ERIE
TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
PO BOX 8070
ERIE, PA 16505-0070

STAR FOUNDATION INCOME GUIDELINES

Number of Maximum Dependents	Income (PA)
1	$90,000
2	$105,000
3	$120,000
4	$135,000
5	$150,000
6	$165,000

For more information or if you need to download an application, please visit our website at http://www.olpcrusaders.org/advancement-alumni/scholarship-programs/

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

OLP Student Council St. Pat's Day Cake Walk

OLP Student Council Cake Walk

St. Patrick's Day

Monday, March 17, 2014

$1.00 or more Donation

This year's proceeds will be divided among the charities that were chosen by each grade for their Advent Service Projects. With the winter being so long and difficult, we thought it would be nice to let our various charities know that we haven't forgotten about them now that the celebration of Christmas is over.

FSA Chuck E Cheese Fundraiser

Let's Turn Fun into Funds!

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.

Click here for more information and a coupon for the Ticket Blaster!

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.

Dr. Seuss in Kindergarten, First and Second Grade

Last week the second graders celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday with a week-long celebration. Events during the week included a Who Hair day, Fox in (crazy) Sox day, Green eggs and ham day including a trip to Cathedral Prep to listen to the Erie Chamber Orchestra perform Green Eggs and Ham.

The students also completed book reports on their favorite Dr. Seuss book and were visited by 6 Mystery Readers throughout the week. We would like to thank Fr. Mike, Fr. Jason, Mrs. Mang, Mrs. Hill, Sherry Rieder from the Erie Times-News and Kelsey Swantek for sharing their love of reading with our students.

Kindergarten and their seventh grade buddies and the first grade celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday on Friday, February 28, 2014, with a variety of activities.

Athletics

Wrestling

Ryan Selker and Ian Irvin both wrestled in the PJW Sub-Area Tournament this past weekend at North East. Ryan wrestled some very tough matches this weekend and has made exceptional improvements throughout the year, so please congratulate this young man on a great season!

Ian finished in 4th place on Saturday which allows him to advance to the Area 8 Tournament in Corry this coming weekend. Best of luck to him and the other 10 diocesan wrestlers competing this weekend in their quest for a PA State Championship!

Attention 8th Graders & Parents

Save the Date!

Jesus Christ Superstar

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

1:30p.m.

OLP Church

You do not want to miss it!

7th & 8th Grade Youth Group

Spiritual Opportunity

There will be an opportunity for students to assist with Bingo at Elmwood Presbyterian Lodge on Wednesday March 26, 2014, from 6:15 to 8:00pm. Students will assist the residents with their weekly Bingo activity. Elmwood Presbyterian can accommodate 6 students to assist with this activity. Elwood Presbyterian is located at 2628 Elmwood Ave. The signup sheet and permission slips 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 28, 2014, from 6pm-9pm and Saturday, March 29, 2014, from 9am-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

Please Support...

Angie and Kevin Ohmer (Mrs. Carol Ohmer's son) were ecstatic to find they were expecting their first child due to arrive in early April 2014. Part way through the pregnancy, Isaac was diagnosed with Hypoplastic left heart syndrome which meant the left side of his heart is severely underdeveloped and will likely need multiple surgeries with the first one scheduled shortly after his arrival on April 1, 2014.

Grandma Carol Ohmer and Isaac's Aunts Michelle and Cheryl invite you to...

Spaghetti Dinner

OLP Relay For Life Team

Spaghetti Dinner

Sunday, March 23, 2014

12:00p.m. - 6:00p.m.

OLP Cafeteria

Photo of the Week

OLP Varsity Cheerleaders

The Varsity Cheerleaders traveled to Cleveland this weekend to participate in CCC's Hard Rockin' National Championship Competition. They took third place out of four and we are very proud of them! They have been working very hard and looked great! They will be participating in one more competition this year, Lake Erie Cheer and Dance Championship, held on April 6 at the Erie Insurance Arena. Please come cheer the girls on as the compete in their last competition of the season!

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 18, 2014, issue is

Friday, March 14, 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