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In This Issue
Wellness policy
First Day
Lunch Menu
Summer Reading
2015-2016 School Year Info
P.I.E. Night
Scouts
Faithful to the Finish
Athletics
Spirit Song
OLP Goes Disney
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Wellness Policy
Please click here then scroll down to review the Diocese of Erie Catholic Schools Wellness Policy. 
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2015-2016 School Days Calendar

 

Looking Ahead
August 26
~First Day of School Grades 1-8
~Kindergarten Visit Day

August 27 
~Kindergarten First Day

August 31 
~4 Year Old Preschool Visit Day

September 1  
~3 Year Old Preschool Visit Day
~FSA Save Around Erie Coupon Book Sale Begins

September 2   
~4 Year Old Preschool First Day
~P.I.E. Night

September 3   
~3 Year Old Preschool First Day
~Opening School Liturgy 9:00a.m.

September 4   
~First Friday Adoration

September 7  
~Labor Day
~No School   

 

For more Calendar Events Click on the Quick Link below.

Athletic Events
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Tuesday, August 25, 2015
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Tomorrow - First Day of School Grades 1-8
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It's here!  The first day of the 2015-2016 OLP School year is Wednesday, August 26, 2015.

Students grades 1-8 will gather in the OLP Church starting at 8:45a.m.  There will be a brief welcome and prayer at 9:15a.m.  Teachers will then take the students to their classrooms and begin the day.
 
 
First Days Lunch Menu
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Popcorn Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables
Fruit
(Helper - Jennifer Troutman)

Thursday, August 27, 2015 
Cheese Pizza
Tator Tots
Green Beans
Fruit
(Helper - Mary Margaret Torrance)

Friday, August 28, 2015 
Mini Pancakes / Ham
Hash Browns
Peaches
Juice
(Helper - Christina Burns)

September Lunch Menu 
Summer Reading
Have you been doing the OLP Summer Reading Challenge?  There is still time!  Each student who reads 15 or more books will earn a Dress Down Day.  If the whole school reads 1500 or more books everyone will earn a frozen treat!

Keep Reading!

Summer Reading Form 
 
2015-2016 School Year Info

Save the Date
OLP 2015-2016 P.I.E. Night
Parent Informational Evening for the 2015-2016 school year will be Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at 7:00p.m.  Doors open at 6:30p.m. for sign in and sign ups.  There will be an 8th grade parent meeting at 6:15p.m.
 
Scouts
 The Cub Scouts of Pack 59 are looking for some fun boys (Grades 1-5) to join them!!!
Cubs do awesome things like field trips, hikes, attend local sporting events (they even get to stay in the arena or field and camp out overnight), learn about good citizenship, march in parades, have holiday parties, and in the spring they hold a 'small' event that you may have heard of -The Pinewood Derby!
Boys from any school may join us!  We have Cub Scouts from OLP, Blessed Sacrament, St. George's, Grover Cleveland, Harding and Montessori.  Have your son join with a friend!

Pack Leaders will be at PIE Night on Sept. 2nd to answer questions.

The official sign up night is Wed. Sept 9th 6-8 PM at the Scout House in front of the school.

Our first Pack Meeting of the year is Wed. Sept. 16th at 6:30 PM in the OLP School Cafeteria.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Bob Esser, Cub Master at esserdds@aol.com or (c) 814-450-3870.

Faithful to the Finish

 

 

Please join us on Saturday, September 19th to celebrate the 60th anniversary of
Our Lady of Peace Parish.

Place: Presque Isle State Park; Erie Runners Club Pavilion at Beach 1

 

Start: 8:00 AM Race starts and ends at Beach 1
All proceeds from our 5K Run/Walk will benefit the OLP Scholarship Fund which continues to make Catholic Education available.

 

Entry: $20.00 Registered before September 4th w/T-shirt $25.00 Registered after September 4th/T-shirt not guaranteed $50.00 Family of 4 or more Registration (Must reside at same address); $55.00 after September 4th

 

Mail Entry and Payment to: Faithful to the Finish, Our Lady of Peace, 2401 W. 38th Street, Erie PA, 16506.
Please make checks payable to: Our Lady of Peace.  

Online Registration: www.runsignup.com.  Also to make a Donation

 

Packet Pick-Up and New Registrations: Wednesday, September 16, 2:00 - 7:00PM in the OLP School Cafeteria, 2401 West 38th Street, Erie.

 

Event Day Registration and/or Packet Pick-Up: 6:45 - 7:45AM 

 

Contact: Cynthia Berarducci - cynthia.berarducci@olp.org - (814) 833-7701 x 201 (Cell: 814-392-9130)
Fr. David Renne - fr.david@olp.org - 814-833-7701 x 205  

Awards: Medallions will be awarded to first place finishers in the following age groups for both male and female: 10 &
under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & over. Second and third place winners in the above age groups will receive awards as well. There will be no duplication of awards.  

Post-Race Refreshments: There will be refreshments available following the race in the Erie Runners Club Pavilion.  

 

Registration Form

 

Athletics
Athletic Board
The OLP Athletic Board currently has 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's 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.
Mobile - 814.833.8652
 
Athletic Coaches Still Needed!
 The Varsity Boys Basketball head coaching position is open for the 2015-2016 Winter season. All interested applicants please contact Vinnie Padalino at (814) 602-6125, or by email vnpadalino@yahoo.com.

Tennis
Tennis is ready to get started. All students in 5-8th grade who are interested in being a part of the tennis team are welcome! Practice begins this Sunday from 2 until 3:30 at Lake Shore Country Club. Please contact Emily Hutchinson at 450-8463 or em257@hotmail.com with any questions. 

Spirit Song
 

SpiritSong Youth Choir wants you!

Youth from grades 5th to 12th who like to sing are needed to participate in OLP's music ministry.

SpiritSong is a great opportunity for your child to learn about music in the Mass, cantoring, proper singing techniques as well as making new friends and having fun at the same time!

 

You are invited to our first rehearsal

on September 9th in the church to try us out!

 

SpiritSong leads music at the Saturday 5:00pm Mass twice per month, and rehearses on Wednesdays from 5:15 to 6:30pm.

 

For more information, please contact:

Debby Holmes: 838-6306 (after 7:00pm)

Brian Kuzmin (OLP Music & Liturgy Director): 833-7701

 

 

 

OLP Goes Disney and Beyond!
Remember that your vacation-to anywhere in the world-can earn money for OLP FSA!
 
Now is the time to start planning your vacations for holiday and spring vacations!
  • Taking a trip to Walt Disney World? Book early to prepare and get the most out of your vacation!
  • How about sailing on Disney Cruise Line? Booking early is the only way to lock in the lowest prices!
  • Thinking about a warm beach at a beautiful resort? Caribbean? Mexico? Hawaii? Let's find the perfect option for your family!
  • Want to explore another country with guided or independent tours? Start planning your adventure now!
 
The sky's the limit! And 2% of your vacation package will be donated to OLP FSA through the OLP Goes Disney and Beyond Fundraiser program when you book your vacation through Magical Main Street Vacations by Mandy Kelly. Just mention the fundraiser program when you contact Mandy to book. There are NO FEES to utilize Mandy's planning services.
 
Contact Mandy for more information and 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

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Deadline for the Tuesday, September 1, 2015, issue is  

Friday, August 28, 2015, by 9:00a.m.

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