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

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Science Fair Honors

Congratulations to the 5th and 6th grade students who competed in the Diocesan Science Fair at St. Luke School on Thursday, March 13, 2014. All earned an award! We are OLProud of you!

Grade 6

Joshua Cooper - 1st Honor

Caralyn Dufala - 1st Honor

Courtney Patsy - 1st Honor

Kaitlyn Steiner - 1st Honor

Mitchell Ruff - 2nd Honor

Grade 5

Laura Anthony - 1st Honor

Riley Poolson - 1st Honor

Anna Welton - 1st Honor

Darian Zacherl - 2nd Honor

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

Advertising Opportunity

There are a few months open for parents/businesses to purchase an ad for the 2014/2015 OLP School Calendar; which is distributed to all school families at the beginning of each school year. The cost of $250 includes your child/rens photo and a 2" x 3.5" advertisement on your selected months page. You may share the page with other OLP families if your children would like photos taken with their friends.

If you are interested , please contact Ashley Caldwell at 838-3548 or acaldwell@olpcrusaders.org to purchase your advertisement. Due to a limited amount of space, this is a first come first served opportunity.

FSA Daffin's Easter Candy Sale

All order forms are due in the school office TODAY, 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.
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

Wrestling

This past weekend Ian Irvin competed in the Area 8 championships where
he needed to place in the top two to advance to the State Championships. He wrestled some very hard matches and just barely missed it (by 2 points, to be exact), finishing in third place. He
showed extreme toughness, skill, and effort, characteristic of our OLP
Crusaders.

Please congratulate Ian and all our our wrestlers for an outstanding season!

CheerVibe "Kids Night Out"

Our Senior L4 received a bid to the Summit at Disney World.

The event takes place on May 3 & 4, 2014. "The Summit" is the Super Bowl of Competitive Cheer.

There are over 100 all-star cheer programs in Pennsylvania alone and only the top 10% All Star teams in the country are selected to compete in Orlando. There will be more than 15, 000 athletes and spectators in attendance, and the event will be broadcast LIVE on the ESPN3 channel. Only the BEST of the BEST qualify to receive this prestigious honor. WE DID IT!!!

The Senior L4 Lady Knockouts are hosting several "Kids Night Out" events and a CHEER CAMP to assist in their fundraising efforts to attend this prestigious event.

Click here for "Kids Night Out". Click here for Cheer Camp.

If your family businesses would like to do a Corporate Sponsor they will get on the back of the shirt, logo and link will be on our website with all company information. Please contact me if you would like to help sponsor the team.

This information is also on our website. www.cheervibe.net

Lady Trojans Summer Basketball Camp

The McDowell Lady Trojans basketball team will be hosting a basketball camp this summer for students entering 2nd through 8th grade. This camp will feature a great week of basketball along with work on skills, basic fundamentals, defense, shooting and teamwork for only $100 per camper.

Click here for more information and registration.

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!

Attention 8th Grade Parents

Graduation is only two and a half months away!

Individual Committees have been meeting and working hard on their individual tasks and we are well under way with the preparations for the Class of 2014's graduation from Our Lady of Peace School!

Any interested 8th grade parents please join us on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at 7:00p.m. in the Teacher Lunch Room for our next meeting.

Committee chairwomen, please have an update ready to give to the group at our April 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

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

Adults $7 Senior/Children $4 (Under 3 Free)

Takeout available

Basket Raffle

Disability Awareness Fair

Saturday, March 29, 2014

10:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.

Macy's Concourse - Millcreek mall

Click here for more information.

OLP Goes Disney Savings!

Save this summer at select Walt Disney World Resort Hotels for stays most nights 6/15/14-8/28/14, and earn money for the OLP FSA!

Stay longer and save more:

Resort Category	Stays 6 nights or more	Stays 1-5 nights
Select Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resort Hotels	Save up to 35%	Save up to 30%
Select Moderate Resort Hotels	Save 25%	Save 20%
Select Value Resort Hotels	Save up to 20%	Save up to 15%

Plus, upgrade to a package and save even more! (Minimum 6-day Magic Your Way Ticket required.)

Rooms allocated to this offer are limited, and you must book by June 6, 2014, so don't wait!

Contact Mandy Kelly at magicalmainstreet@hotmail.com for a free, no obligation quote. And remember, when you book your vacation with Magical Main Street Vacations, there are never any fees! It is FREE to use our services!

Photos of the Week

St. Patrick's Day Cake Walk

The students and faculty participated in the St. Patrick's Day Cake Walk sponsored by the OLP Student Council, on Monday, March 17, 2014. All procedes were donated to the Advent Charities chosen by each grade.

Each of the seven charities will receive $100.

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 25, 2014, issue is

Friday, March 21, 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