~Report Cards go Home Grades 1-8

April 1
~April Fools Day
~8th Grade Performance of Jesus Christ Superstar 1:30p.m.

April 2
~Holy Thursday
~No School / Easter Vacation

April 3
~Good Friday
~No School / Easter Vacation

April 4
~Holy Saturday

April 5
~Easter

April 6
~Easter Monday
~No School / Easter Vacation

April 7
~No School / Easter Vacation

April 8
~School Resumes
~Dress Down
~Unbury the Alleluia
~Early Dismissal 1:30p.m.

April 9
~FSA Board Meeting 6:30p.m.

April 16
~School Liturgy 9:00a.m.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

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Jesus Christ Superstar
You don't want to miss it!

8th Grade Performance of

Jesus Christ Superstar

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

1:30p.m.

OLP Church
All Are Welcome!

8th Grade Parents

Attention 8th Grade Parents

Our next meeting will take place on Thursday, April 9, 2015, at 7:00p.m. in the OLP Church Social Room.

We need everyone's help to make make graduation events memorable for our children. If anyone has any questions, please call Bea Blenner, 8th Grade Graduation Chair, at (814) 440-9116 (cell) or email her at penguinshockey555@yahoo.com.

Graduation Night Bowling

In recent years, the 8^th Grade Graduating Class has gathered together for a night of bowling following their Graduation Dance. The activity is an optional event for the students to attend if they are interested.Students who attend Graduation Night Bowling must have transportation to/from the bowling lanes, sign in upon arrival and sign out when picked up. There will be parent chaperones.

The cost is $10.00 per student and that includes bowling and shoes. A flyer with the above information and an envelope will be sent home.

If your child wishes to attend, please send the $10 fee to school by May 20^th in an envelope marked with your child's name to the attention- Sara Huber 8A.Once the money is turned in, the student will receive a pass needed for their admission for the bowling.

CALLING 7TH GRADE FAMILIES--

We will be meeting on Tuesday March 31, 2015, at 5:30p.m. in the cafeteria to plan and organize for the 8th Grade Tea to be held after graduation on June 1st. All are welcome to attend and help plan this event for our 8th graders!!!

Any questions, contact Cheryl DiPietro at cheryl_dipietro@yahoo.com or 323-0806

ATTENTION 6^th or 7^th GRADE PARENTS

The 8^thgrade parents are looking for a couple of volunteers to help us out the evening of graduation with the food for the graduation dance - Monday, June 1, 2015 (while we're occupied with our grads in the church). Anyone interested, please contact Dianne Wodarski via email at

dianne8883@verizon.net; cell at 814-746-9107 or Mary Jo Laufenberg via email at Laufs5@verizon.net; cell at 814-722-0430. Thank you - your help will be greatly appreciated.

OLP 7th & 8th Grade Youth Group

**Please review the document

to see if your student has completed

the events to go to Cedar Point.

OLP Updated Youth Group 2014-15 event attendance

Upcoming Events:

Spiritual:

YCEA - Eucharistic Adoration.

Come and Worship the Lord!

Friday, April 24 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm

Saturday, May 16 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm

Wednesday, April 1, Fr. Larry's Passion Talk

St. Joseph Church, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

8^th graders only. Confessions after.

Robin Wilson, Chaperone. Permission slip.

Service:

Saturday, April 11, Bingo at Manchester Commons

1:15 pm - 3:15 pm

Permission form.

This counts for a service

event!!!!

CEDAR POINT BAKE SALE

APRIL 18 & 19 AFTER ALL

MASSES.

Email Robin to volunteer.

Attention 7^th & 8^thgraders:

Cedar Point is scheduled for

Wednesday, June 10, 2015. To

attend, students MUST have completed

2 spiritual and 2 service activities by

May 1. Please bring 2 dozen baked goods

to the church Saturday, April 18 noon - 2 pm.

Make packages of 6 items and label them.

Questions, email Robin Wilson rrotz@yahoo.com.

Girl Scouts

Thank you to all 78 "islanders" who attended Girl Scout Troop 36719's 1st Annual He/She Aloha Paradise Party Saturday night. A super fun time was had by all and over 100 items were donated to the Marie House Project! But, more importantly, a huge thank you and applause to the 4th grade Junior Scouts who planned the entire party and collected donations for this charity in order to earn their Bronze Award - Rachel Friedemann, Katie Hutchinson, Cassy Lilley, Julia Mackowski, Kasey Rohrbach and their assistant leader Joy Mackowski. AWESOME job ladies!

Cub Scouts' Pinewood Derby

Our Lady of Peace Cub Scouts Pack 59 held their annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday, March 14, 2015. The boys grades K-5 made their own race cars out of wood, decorated and painted them, and raced them down the track to see who had the fastest time.

The results are as follows:

Lions/Tigers

1st place Matthew Boam

2nd place Nando Mirarchi

3rd place Anthony Sirianni

Wolves

1st place Carter Luthringer

2nd place Rylan Sorge

3rd place Michael Misko

Bears

1st place Gregory Boam

2nd place Ryan Reichert

3rd place Carter Goodwin

Webelo I's

1st place David Misko

2nd place Hunter Thompson

3rd place Nicholas Amendola

Webelo II's

1st place Vincent DeBernardo

2nd place Collin Holmes

3rd place Joey Cooper

Pack Overall Winners

1st place Vincent DeBernardo

2nd place Matthew Boam

3rd place David Misko

Congratulations to all of our scouts on their amazing race cars and good sportsmanship!

Athletics
Soccer

Congratulations to the OLP Boys' Varsity Soccer team! They played in the annual Icebreaker tournament held at Erie Premier Sports. It was a wonderful full day of soccer facing several great teams. They earned the second place trophy! Way to go, boys!

Basketball Free Throw Competition

Emma Sanders competed in the State Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Competition in State College, PA. She was one of eight regional winners who went on to compete at the state level. Emma finished third overall and brought home a bronze trophy. Congratulations, Emma!

Athletics

Golf Team Sign Ups

Boys and girls in fifth through eighth grade interested in playing golf this spring please see Mr. Kupniewski to sign up. Additional information will go out in the upcoming weeks.

Please email mkupniewski@olpcrusaders.org with any question.

Track and Field

Track and Field season is getting ready to get started!!!! OLP Track and Field is open to all OLP students in 1-8th grade. For the younger grades-- it is great opportunity to get out, get moving and try something new; For the older grades-- it is a great opportunity to get a feel for track and field before high school----TRACK HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!!!

All are welcome to get more information on THURSDAY APRIL 9 @ 7PM in the cafeteria. I will have information on the events and practices as well as information on the meets -- there are 3 meet opportunities this year!! I will also have the necessary paperwork available.

If you are unable to attend, please contact Cheryl DiPietro at cheryl_dipietro@yahoo.com or call 323-0806

Athletic Board

The OLP Athletic Board currently has two open seats for its general membership and are setting up interviews for interested candidates. Candidates must be a parent or guardian of a student attending Our Lady of Peace School and should be available to attend the monthly meeting held the first Tuesday of every month. The athletic board consists of twelve men and women whose mission is to broaden and enhance the education experience of our students in the Catholic Tradition by supporting their interests in athletics and in preparing the students for future participation in organized sports, while maintaining good sportsmanship.

Interested candidates should contact Board President, Kurt Spence to schedule an interview.

Email - spence003@gannon.edu

Mobile - 814.833.8652

OLP Athletics Lottery Fundraiser
Click here to find out more!

Coaches Needed for Fall 2015

We currently have openings for a Boys/Girls Cross Country Coach for the 2015 Fall season and also a Head Girls JV Basketball coach is needed for the fall of 2015. All interested applicants may contact Vinnie Padalino at (814) 602-6125, or by email vnpadalino@yahoo.com.

2015 OLP CASINO NITE

SAVE THE DATE:

OLP's annual Casino Nite will take place at Rainbow Gardens on Saturday April 25, 2015. Doors open at 6pm, and the Event runs all night with Horse Racing, Card Games, and several Games of Chance not to mention the Grand Prize drawing. Enjoy these games, food and beverages with your Cash Back admittance ticket.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

Please consider volunteering your time, even if only for one hour. The proceeds of this event fund the parish, school, and athletics programming. Several stations are in need of volunteers! Please contact Kurt Spence at spence003@gannon.edu if you are able to volunteer this night.

i9 Sports Spring and Summer Programs

i9 Spring 2015

i9 Summer 2015

i9 Educator Discount

Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, April 12, 2015

8:00-11:00a.m.

OLP Cafeteria

Adults: $6.75, children: $3.00, under 5: free.

Menu includes: Pancakes, French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Sausage,
Juice, Coffee or Tea.

Please join us for the "Best Breakfast Deal" in town, and support your KOC organization. Proceeds from these breakfasts are used to support worthwhile parish, diocesan, and community projects.

Erie Art Museum Second Sunday Program.

Looking for something to do with the family on a Sunday afternoon? Check out the Erie Art Museum's Second Sunday Program. Next one is April 12, 2015. Click here for more information.

OLP Goes Disney and Beyond!

You can save up to 30% on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for stays most nights June 16 - Aug. 27, 2015 when you book by June 12, 2015.

From "Frozen" Summer Fun LIVE and Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios to new restaurants and shopping at Downtown Disney and thrills and chills at four theme parks and two water parks, you can get your cool on all summer long during "Coolest Summer Ever" at Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney Cruise Line now has itineraries available through Summer 2016. Prices are at their best when they are first released, so now is the time to grab the best rate possible!

Is Disney not your cup of tea? Nearly any vacation destination, resort, or cruise line can count towards the OLP Goes Disney and Beyond Fundraiser!

There are no fees to work with Mandy Kelly as your Travel Agent, and when you mention that you want your trip to be included in the OLP fundraiser, 2% of your vacation cost will be donated to the OLP FSA! It's that simple!!!! Contact Mandy to start planning your vacation today at MagicalMainStreet@hotmail.com or 814-882-6204

Mandy Kelly

An Affiliate of Magical Moments Vacations,

An Authorized Disney Vacation Planner

Phone: 814.882.6204

Facebook: www.facebook.com/MagicalMainStreetVacations

Note: All quotes are subject to changes in pricing and availability. Pricing and availability are not guaranteed until deposited or paid in full

PSU Bherend Summer Kids College

https://psbehrend.psu.edu/research-outreach/outreach-initiatives/youth-education-outreach/college-for-kids

Photo of the Week

Seder Meal

The fifth and sixth grade students and teachers celebrated Seder Meal this morning with Fr. David and Miss Ek. This OLP tradition commemorates Israel's freedom from the slavery of Egypt and prefiguring the Christian meal of freedom, the Eucharist.

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 14, 2015, issue is

Friday, April 10 , 2015, by 9:00a.m.

Contact Info:

School: 814 838-3548 Preschool: 814 838-3886 Church: 814 833-7701

Extended Care: 814 923-7607

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