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2401 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16506
(814) 838-3548   
In This Issue
Wellness policy
Daffin's
Diocesan Changes
Dismissal Safety
Cafeteria Helpers
8th graders and Parents
Box Tops
Fall Family Bingo Night
Lunch With Santa
Girl Scouts
Photos of the Week
Wellness Policy
Please click here then scroll down to review the Diocese of Erie Catholic Schools Wellness Policy. 
Quick Links

2015-2016 School Days Calendar

 

 

November 2015 Lunch Menu

Looking Ahead

November 10

~First Quarter Report Cards Sent Home

 

November 11

~Veterans' Day

~Dress Down for $.25

~Early Dismissal 1:30p.m.

 

November 12

~School Liturgy 9:0a.m. 

 

November 17

~Kindergarten Report Cards

 

November 18

~Book Fair

~FSA Caring Tree Goes Up

 

November 19

~School Thanksgiving Liturgy 9:00a.m.

~Book Fair

 

November 20

~School Pictures Make Up / Retakes

~Book Fair

 

November 23

~No School  

~Parent Conferences

~Book Fair

 

November 24

~No School

~Parent Conferences

~Book Fair

 

November 25

~No School

 

November 26

~No School  

~Thanksgiving

 

November 27

~No School

~Black Friday

 

November 29

~First Sunday of Advent

 

November 30

~No School

 

December 1

~School Resumes

~Advent Wreath Ceremony 2:30p.m. OLP Gym  

 

December 3

~School Liturgy 9:00a.m.

~Santa Shop

 

December 4

~First Friday Eucharistic Adoration

~Santa Shop

 

December 5 

~FSA Lunch with Santa 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.

~Box Village

 

December 6

~Second Sunday of Advent

~Box Village 

 

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Athletic Events
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Daffin's Candy Sale Results
Thank you to all who supported the OLP Daffin's Candy sale!

 Parent Letter and Winners

If you have any problems with your candy order, missing or broken pieces, please report them to the office by this Friday, November 13, 2015.

It would be greatly appreciated if all candy money could be turned into the school office no later than Friday, December 5, 2015. Please make sure that all checks are made payable to Our Lady of Peace School, and that your envelope is labeled with your child's name, grade, and homeroom.

Thank you! 
Let Your Voice Be Heard ~ Diocesan Changes
Dear Parents, Caregivers, and Friends,

In the links below you will find the two documents from The Diocese of Erie about the changes.

The first document is a letter for the parents of Our Lady of Peace School children.  The second is the news release that the Diocese released to media outlets.  Please take the time to read each of these carefully.

Keep in mind that this information is being considered as the preliminary plan.  The final plan will be announced in February of 2016.  Any concerns or feedback you would like to offer can be directed to the website listed on the second page of the parent letter or by clicking HERE.  Please feel free to use this avenue as it is the only way your voice can be heard. 

Blessings,
Miss Mary Beth Ek  

OLP Parent Letter

Bishop Letter
 
Scholastic Book Fair at OLP
November 18-20, 23-24, 2015

OLP will be holding the annual book fair starting next Wednesday, November 18, 2015, and will also be open during parent conferences.

Book Fair Parent Letter

Students will all have the opportunity to shop at the book fair during their homeroom's scheduled time. Click here to see when your child/ren will be shopping at the book fair.
 
Dismissal Safety
The staff of OLP, with the help of parish volunteers, works hard to make arrival and dismissal safer for everyone.
If your child is a car rider, please help us promote safety by remembering to follow these rules in the afternoon:
  • You must park in a lined parking space.
  • You must walk up to the coned area if front of the main entrance of the building and pick up your child.
  • Children are not permitted to leave the coned area without an adult to accompany them.
  • If you do not go directly to your car, please make sure that your child remains with you.
Your help in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Cafeteria Helpers

Mothers, fathers, grandparents, friends, please remember to check the school lunch calendar (link on the left side of the newsletter) for the day(s) you are assigned to help in the cafeteria.  Arrival time is 10:30a.m. and finish at approximately 1:00p.m.

If there is a problem with the day(s) you are scheduled, please call the school at (814)838-3548 and let the cafeteria know.  We will be happy to try to accommodate you.

Thank you,
Mrs. Mary Ann Malizia 
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
 
FSA
Box Tops
BoxTops
Congratulations OLP! We just mailed in $533.50 worth of Box Tops! This is great progress towards our goal of $2,500!
Just a reminder to check for Box Tops on many of the brands you use to make Thanksgiving dinner. This is also a great time to collect extra Box Tops from family and friends as you gather for the holiday.
 
Thanks again for your efforts and have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Fall Family Bingo Night
Save the Date
 


Friday, November 20, 2015
7:00-9:00p.m.
$5.00 Per Family

Click here for more information and reservation form.
 
Lunch With Santa
santa-with-cookie.jpgSave the Date

Saturday, December 5, 2015
11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.
OLP Cafeteria
$6.00 Per Person

Click here for more information and the reservation form.
 
Girl Scouts
OLP Girl Scouts K-8
Our next meeting is Saturday, November 14, 2015, at 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m. in the OLP Cafeteria.  We will be decorating aprons for our 2nd annual "Walk in Their Shoes" benefit. The bake exchange will be Nov. 21-22, 2015, at all OLP Masses. Please download our flyer for more information on how to get your baked goods ready. 

Girl Scout Parent Letter

OLP Families: We ask that you look around your home and start collecting gently loved shoes for these children and bring them to Mass in exchange for lovingly baked Girl Scout treat so that we can meet our goal of collecting 600 pairs of shoes for Erie City Mission. Watch the parish bulletin for more information.
 
OLP Cherub Choir
This week rehearsal begins for the Christmas Eve Cherub Choir and this is the last chance to join!

If you have a child between the ages of Preschool and 5th grade who loves to sing then you still have time to sign them up! The rehearsal schedule has changed and is as follows:

Thursday November 12
Tuesday November 17
Tuesday November 24
Thursday December 3
Thursday December 10
Monday December 21 - FINAL RUN THROUGH!
Thursday December 24 - perform before the 5:00p.m. mass 

All rehearsals are in the OLP Church from 6:00-6:30p.m.
 
To register and for any questions call Christina Murnock at 882-1017 or email at murnockfarm@yahoo.com. 

 
OLP Church Bulletin
 
Bulletin Deadlines for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years
The Holidays are fast approaching and with it comes some early
deadlines for the bulletin.  They are as follows:

For Sunday, November 29, 2015, articles are due November 17, 2015
For Sunday, December 6, 2015, articles are due November 23, 2015
For Sunday, December 13, 2015, articles are due by December 4, 2015
For Sunday, December 20, 2015, articles are due by December 11, 2015
For Sunday, December 27, 2015, articles are due by December 15, 2015
For Sunday, January 3, 2016, articles are due December 17, 2015
For Sunday's January 10, 2016, articles are due December 21, 2015

You may e-mail the info to: cynthia.berarducci@olp.org; fax it: 814.833.7702;
or drop it off at the church office.

Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation with these early deadlines.
 
 

 
Advent Wreath Lighting
The lighting of the Advent wreath is a long-standing Catholic tradition. The candles remind us that although we are journeying to the darkest nights of the year, Jesus has brought light and life into the darkness.
Our tradition here at OLP has included offering all families the opportunity to assist with the wreath lighting during the weekend Masses throughout Advent. We will be continuing that tradition this year and invite you to prayerfully consider volunteering.
Sign-up sheets will be in the vestibule from Saturday, October 31, 2015, through Sunday, November 22, 2015.
The candle lighting is a very simple, yet significant, part of our Advent journey. Please consider being a part of this OLP tradition.

 
Casino Night
Save the Date
2016 Casino Night will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Rainbow Gardens. Tickets will be available in December.
 
MPS Presents
 
Mercyhurst Preparatory School talented students are bringing to life the classic musical Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella.  Our students have been working hard and look forward to bringing this high school debut performance to Erie.

Thursday, November 19th @ 7PM
 Friday, November 20th @ 7PM
Saturday, November 21st @ 2PM & 7PM
Sunday, November 22nd @ 2PM
Tickets Available at the door
Adults $7, Seniors $6, and Students $5

Photos of the Week
    OLP ~ A Family!


    

 

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, November 17, 2015, issue is  

Friday, November 13, 2015, by 9:00a.m.

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