Tuesday, February 2, 2016 ~ Celebrating OLP Faculty / Staff
~Faculty and Staff Dress Down ONLY
~Lip Sync 1:30p.m.

Wednesday, February 3, 2016 ~ Celebrating our Community - Outreach Day "Let's Put Our Best Feet Forward!" Flyer
~Shoe Collection (New or Used) for Chosen International Medical Assistance.
~Sock Collection (New ONLY, sizes youth to adult) for Sisters' of St. Joseph's Neighborhood Network.

Thursday, February 4, 2016 ~ Celebrating our Families
~School Liturgy 9:00a.m. All are welcome
~Family Lunch (tickets needed, Reservation Form)

Friday, February 5, 2016 ~ Celebrating OLP Students
~Students ONLY Dress Down
~8th Grade VS Faculty and Staff Volley Ball Game 1:30p.m.

Safe and Caring Schools

The Safe and Caring Schools theme for February is "Teaming Up for Success."

Cooperation is the ability to work well with others in order to get things done. Children need to learn early on that cooperation is a valuable lifelong skill. We need to model and teach accountability, being a team player, responsibility and effective communication so they learn that these are important aspects of getting along.

Students will:

Learn the importance of cooperation
Practice leadership and teamwork skills
Learn and practice communicating effectively

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

8th Grade Graduation DVD

Each 8th grade student was asked to submit photos for the DVD to Mrs. Sanders by February 5, 2016.

Hard copies can be submitted through school mail to Danielle Sanders c/o Olivia Sanders. Digital copies can be submitted to drdansan@hotmail.com

Jesus Christ Superstar

Save the Date ~ March 23, 2016, at 1:30p.m.

Eighth graders, have you been looking for your black attire for the performance of Jesus Christ Superstar?

All eighth grade students must have a roomy plain black turtleneck, roomy plain black pants (no leggings), plain black socks, and white gloves (can purchase through school). Please start looking for these items NOW, if you have not done so already.

Library Visitor

Let's get Jan Brett to come to the OLP Library!

The school or library that has the most parents, teachers, friends, or supporters who enter the contest will win a free school or library visit from Jan Brett in the 2016-2017 school year. Contest ends April 4, 2016. Second to tenth place prizes ae ten Jan Brett books. Eleventh to 100th place prizes will be a signed Jan Brett poster. One entry per person, so spread the word! Share the link with everyone you know!

http://www.janbrett.com/contest_2016/2016_free_school_or_library_visit.htm

FSA

Valentine's Family Bingo Night

Friday, February 12, 2016
7:00-9:00p.m.
OLP Cafeteria

Scouts

The OLP Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts of Pack 59 and the Boy Scouts of Troop 59 will be joining the rest of the nation in celebrating Scout Sunday on Feburary 7, 2016, at 9:00a.m. mass. Scouting helps boys learn about "Duty to God, Duty to Community and Duty to Self," while girls learn how to "Serve God and Their County, Help People and Live by the Girl Scout Law."

It is interesting to note that many of our Scouts were baptized by Fr. Matt who will be celebrating his first Mass as Pastor.

After Mass, the Scouts and their families will be joining the Knights of Columbus in the cafeteria for their monthly Pancake Breakfast. This month's breakfast benefits the OLP Scholarship Fund.

Athletics

HELP! Coaches are needed this spring for golf, track and field, Girls' JV Soccer, and Boys' JV Soccer. Please Contact Vinnie Padalino at vpadalino@eriesd.org if interested.

P.L.A.Y. Basketball

Saturday, February 6, 2016 - OLP vs OLP Girls P.L.A.Y. Basketball

"Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game." - Michael Jordan

Wrap up Catholic Schools week by cheering on the two 3rd-4th Grade Girls P.L.A.Y. Basketball teams as they play each other Saturday, February 6, 2016, at 9:00a.m. at the Downtown YMCA.

Little Blu Cru Cheer Camp
Grades K-4
Saturday, February 27, 2016 Registration Form

Wrestling

Congratulations to our OLP wrestlers for their performance at the dual meet on January 28, 2016. A special congrats to Logan Connaroe for wrestling his first matches and doing a great job!

MYAA Baseball / Softball 2016 Registration Flyer

Mercyhurst Prep Cheer Camp (Grades K-8)

SpiritSong Youth Choir

JOIN THE FUN

SpiritSong Youth Choir

wants you!

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

This 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 just "show up" for any

scheduled rehearsal and try us out!

SpiritSong ministers at the 5:00pm Mass

on Saturdays twice a month,

and rehearse on Wednesday from 5:15 to 6:30pm.

For more information, please contact:

Debby Holmes

838-6306 (after 7:00pm)

Brian Kuzmin

(OLP Music and Liturgy Director): 833-7701

(9:00am to 4:00pm; Monday through Thursday)

K of C Pancake Breakfast

The Our Lady of Peace Knights of Columbus with hold a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning, February 7, 2016, from 8:00-11:00 AM, in the OLP Cafeteria.

Breakfast includes pancakes/French toast, eggs, sausage, hash browns, milk, orange juice, coffee and tea. Adults are $6.75, children $3.00 and under 5 free.

The proceeds after cost this month will be donated to the OLP School Scholarship Fund so please come support this worthwhile cause.

Casino Night
Save the Date

2016 Casino Night will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Rainbow Gardens. Tickets are on sale now.

Red Door Uniforms

CLOSING OUT:

All Navy Girls DICKIES SCHOOL PANTS...only $9.95 all sizes including plus size

All Classroom Brand Skorts at $9.95 including plus sizes...Staying with same brand but they have made the new stock Adjustable Waists.

Red Door Uniforms

124 West 9th Street

Erie, PA 16501

814-455-2551 PHONE/FAX

Photos of the Week
CSW Winter Pep Rally

The OLP School community celebrated winter sports yesterday at our pep rally to begin Catholic Schools Week. The scouts presented the Color Guard and the fourth grade chorus led the school in singing "America the Beautiful" to begin the rally.

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, February 9, 2016, issue is

Friday, February 5, 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