October 2
~Pet Blessing 2:00p.m.

October 4
~Fire Prevention Week Begins
~OLP Parish 60th Celebration

October 5
~Standardized Testing begins

October 6
~Athletic Board Meeting 7:00p.m.

October 8
~School Liturgy 9:00a.m.

October 9
~School Picture Day
~OLP Daffin's Candy Sale Begins

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Athletic Events

Girls' JV Basketball

Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at 6:00p.m. at Blessed Sacrament

Friday, October 2, 2015, at 7:30p.m. against St. Michael at St. Luke Tournament

Click here for Diocesan Athletic Information and Schedules

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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

The I.N.F.O.

Standardized Tests ~ TerraNova

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

In your Tuesday folder today you will find a letter from Kimberly Lytle, Director of Curriculum for the Diocese of Erie, which explains the switch for standardized testing to the TerraNova and the InView for our students in grades 2 through 8. Please take the time to read this informative explanation.

All students at Our Lady of Peace School will take a practice test this Thursday to help them prepare for the change in the testing format.

It is important that we all keep in mind that this is only one part of the picture of your child's strengths and weaknesses. Teachers will combine these results with observations, day to day class work, and communication with you to mold effective plans and lessons for your children.

Please help us to make sure your child's test experience is successful by making sure they are well rested and encouraging them to do their best!

Blessings,

Miss Ek

OLP Annual Pet Blessing
Friday, October 2, 2015, 2:00p.m.

It has become a tradition at Our Lady of Peace School to commemorate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi which is celebrated on the liturgical calendar on October 4th.

St. Francis had a love for all living creatures and a special fondness for animals.

All students in Grades K -8 will gather at 2:00p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2015, by the St. Francis Statute which is near the main entrance of the school. Students as well as parishioners are invited to bring their pets whether it is a snake, turtle, cat or dog, etc. to this special ceremony. In case of inclement weather, the blessing will be held in the gymnasium. The blessing will be led by various clergy of Our Lady of Peace. This event is a great opportunity to bring the parish and school community together and one that is looked forward to by the students.

If you are planning to attend this event and wish to take your child home with you after the blessing, you will need to send a note to your child's homeroom teacher.

School Picture Day

Friday, October 9, 2015

Get your outfit ready and put on your best smile, school picture day is coming!

All students, faculty, and staff will be photographed on Friday, October 9, 2015, by Lifetouch.

Watch the yellow, Tuesday Folder for the flyers to order pictures. You may also order online at mylifetouch.com and enter the Picture Day ID: FJ015792Q0

Parents, we need your help!

Two parent volunteers are needed to help out with picture day. The day runs from 8:40a.m. to about 3:00p.m. with a break for lunch. Lunch will be provided by our school cafeteria. Lifetouch will give a gift certificate to use in the spring to the two parent volunteers.

If you are to help out, please email Mrs. Delavern at jdelavern@olpcrusaders.org. Parents will be chosen on a first come, first served basis. Thank you!

Substitute Aides for Preschool and PEP

Subs are needed for the Preschool and PEP aide positions. Current clearances are required.

Please contact the school if you would like to be placed on this sub list. You will need to provide the school with a copy of your current PA Act 33, Act 34, and FBI Fingerprinting clearances.

Please contact Mrs. Clarisa Zacherl with any questions at czacherl@olpcrusaders.org .

FSA
Coupon Book Sale

Please be aware that on page 51 you will notice that the Conneaut Lake coupons are missing. This was a decision made by Conneaut Lake, this is not a mistake. Sorry for any confusion or frustration this may have caused.

Thank you for your continued support with our fundraising. We have surpassed last year's profits. Pat on the back to all. Peace, Tina Vergotz

Sports' Day Conclusion

What a Sports' Day we had at OLP this year! God provided a beautiful day to be outdoors. World record jump-roper Peter Nestler (http://www.jumprm.com), Zumba for Kids Instructor, Jaclyn Harmon (http://www.Jaclynharmon.Zumba.com) and IRock Fitness Youth Trainers (http://www.irockfitness.com) all helped make the day extra special and informative for OLP students..

Students thoroughly enjoyed the activities with their teachers and the numerous parents who helped out this year. Whether relay races, beanbag and parachute games, tag, ultimate frisbee, jailball or kickball students were actively engaged and having fun. Thank you parents and teachers for making this a successful Sport Day for all.

Culminating the day's activities was the Fall Pep Rally honoring those athletes participating in all fall sports. Fr. David and Miss. Ek did a wonderful job as Masters of Ceremony. JV Cheerleaders demonstrated their skills and coaches (and Student Council Officers) came up with some creative ways to introduce their teams. The 8th grade demonstrated their dance moves for an extra bonus at the very end.

Last, but certainly not least, the Sport Day committee (Ms. Turley, Mrs. Smith, Miss. Turowski, Mrs. Fustine, Mrs. Reichert, and Miss. Jacobs) did a great job working together and organizing this event.

Congratulations and a great big thank you to all!

Head Lice ~ Let's STOP it before

it starts!

Please be aware this is the time of year when a growing number of cases of head lice are detected. Please take a moment to review the Millcreek Township School District Policy on head lice and the other resources by clicking on the link below. If you find evidence of lice on your child, please notify the school IMMEDIATELY. Our School Nurse is available to answer any questions you may have. You can email her at lcrankshaw@olpcrusaders.org.

Millcreek School District Head Lice Policy

PA Department of Health Head Lice Fact Sheet

Center for Diese Control Head Lice Prevention and Control

8th Graders & Parents

High school is just around the corner! Here is some information to help you along the way.

Cathedral Prep & Villa Maria Academy Admissions Timeline

Mercyhurst Prep Admissions Timeline

Athletics

Boys' JV Basketball

Hello Crusaders! I hope everyone is enjoying the new school year. In preparation for the upcoming hoops season, I wanted to make everyone aware of some upcoming Open Gym sessions that will occur in October. I would like to encourage any boy in the 5th or 6th grade to come out and play.

Please see the following dates and times.

Thursday 10/8 - 8 to 9pm

Tuesday 10/13 - 8 to 9pm

Thursday 10/15 - 8 to 9pm

Tuesday 10/20 - 8 to 9pm

Thursday 10/22 - 7:30 to 8:30pm

Tuesday 10/27 - 7:30 to 8:30pm

Dave Hilditch

OLP JV Basketball

MYAA Basketball

SHP Middle School Game Night

Sacred Heart Parish is having a Middle-School Games Night on Saturday, October 3rd, for grades 5-6-7-8.

This is part of the Fall Festival celebration for the church.

Please announce to your students that they are more than welcome to join us. The cost is only $5.00 and the evening will include pizza and soda as well as all of the fun activities. Information on the event can be found at the website http://sacredhearterie.org

Photo of the Week
Sports' Day

One of our 5th graders giving double dutch a try.

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, October 6, 2015, issue is

Friday, October 2, 2015, 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