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

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Rainbow Day

Save and Caring Schools

The Safe and Caring theme for April is

"The Power to Choose"

Making good choices is an important and essential skill for students to learn. Today's youth are constantly challenged and tempted. They have more opportunities to get into trouble than ever before. To thrive, they need to be taught to be responsible for their actions and to make the right choices.

Zip up for Isaac

On behalf of Baby Isaac Ohmer and his parents, we would like to thank the Our Lady of Peace parish and school families for the overwhelming support in Isaac's bowling benefit. Whether you said a prayer, donated funds, time or items for the event, or attended the bowling event, we sincerely thank you! We are truly blessed for the support. We ask for your continued prayers for Isaac on his continued journey. He was accepted by the transplant board and was placed on the transplant list on Friday April 4, 2014. We ask for prayers for Isaac, his parents, the medical team, and for the family of the future donor, as they decide to give life as they face their own challenges.
Thank you!

Carol Ohmer, Michelle Ohmer and Cheryl DiPietro

See Isaac's story here.

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!

OLP FSA

The Family School Association (FSA) is looking for OLP parents interested in being a part of the wonderful events and fundraising being held for the children during the 2014-2015 school year. We have a few board and chair positions open, or you could just volunteer your time in general to help make the year a great one for the students.

Anyone interested please contact Sue Esser at 397-8347 or Heather Mitchell at 572-1936 and we would be happy to give you more information.

Daffin's Easter Candy Delivery

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 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.

Scholarship Program

The John P. Tramontano Jr. Fondation provides scholarships to students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade so they can attend a school of their choice.

Click on the links below for more information.

Info and application

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.

Athletics

TRACK AND FIELD

Save the date

Diocese Track and Field Competition

Thursday May 15, 2014.

The Diocese Track and Field meet is scheduled for THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2014. An additional track meet is in the process of being planned and will be held on THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014, at Behrend. More information will be coming on both of those events.

OLP will hold a practice on SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2014 at the McDowell track with the following schedule:

Grades1-4 practice time 3:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.

Brief parent meeting for all grades with paperwork and schedules available 4:00-4:15p.m.

Grades 5-8 practice 4:15p.m. to 5:15p.m.

If you are not able to attend or have questions please contact Cheryl DiPietro @ 323-0806 or email at cheryl_dipietro@yahoo.com

OLP Sports Banquet - Sponsored by the Athletic Board

Save the Date

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

7^th grade student athletes, only and 8^th grade student athletes and their immediate families are invited to this annual event. Invitations have been sent home for both grades and Sport participation forms have been issued to the 8^th graders. Please pay special attention to the "due by dates" for each so that preparations can be underway for this special evening. We are also asking for volunteers from the 7^th grade parents or older siblings (service hours) to help the evening with setup/serving and cleanup. Questions can be directed to Craig Moffatt, Athletic Director at Moffatt@roadrunner.com

Girl Scouts

Father-Daughter Bowling was a great success!

K-2 grade OLP Girl Scouts enjoyed an evening of bowling with their fathers this past weekend. And not only did they enjoy pizza, cupcakes but also funny bowling challenges like "bowl backwards" and "walk like a duck". We also collected a hefty amount of mens toiletries that we have donated to the Erie City Mission's mens shelter.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 1st Grade Daisy Bridging Ceremony will be Wednesday, May 14 at 6:30pm at Asbury Elementary with our Millcreek Service Unit. Please mark your calendars.

OLProud of our Alumni

Two of our OLP Alumni (class of 2011) were recently honored at a Rotary Club luncheon. Emily Abramczyk and David Albrecht, were two of 6 Juniors in the area awarded the "Service above Self" award. This award is given to Juniors who were nominated by their schools for their service to the community and academic achievement. We are extremely proud of them both!

7th & 8th Grade Youth Group

Youth Group Students - Don't forget that attending any Friday evening stations of the cross here at OLP gets you credit for one spiritual event. They will continue to be every Friday evening at 7:00. Please have a parent let me now if you will be attending or have attended one this year.

Paint Jesus

Music Meets Art

World of Music's

2^nd "Music Meets Art"

Community Art Show!

World of Music is sponsoring an art show to celebrate the influence of art and music in our community and raise funds for the ANNA Shelter. The theme is "Music Meets Art." Each entry submission fee is $10. Entries must be submitted with complete entry form by April 21st. The art show will take place on May 2nd through May 10th. ALL AGES may enter. For complete details, visit their website at www.worldofmusicerie.com, email worldofmusicere@gmail.com, or call 459-2585.

Click on the links below for more information.

More Information

Entry Form

Summer Opportunity

Are you looking for something fun for you kids to do this summer? Get them involved with model rocketry, golf, dance, Legos, dinosaurs, or outdoor activities at College for kids at Penn State Behrend.

College for Kids is a summer enrichment program that offers a diverse selection of one week, age-appropriate classes for children and teenagers from 6 through 16 years of age.

The program offers classes Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., from 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m., or all-day from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Optional morning and afternoon care will also be available.

We're looking forward to another fun and educational summer!

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

OLP Cheerleaders ~ First Place!

Congratulations to the OLP Varsity Cheerleaders! They took first place and received the Grand Champion Award for their division in CCC's Lake Erie Championship, held at the Erie Insurance Arena this past Sunday! It was a great way to end their 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, April 15, 2014, issue is

Friday, April 11, 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