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In This Issue

Wellness policy

8th graders and Parents

Wellness Policy

Please click here then scroll down to review the Diocese of Erie Catholic Schools Wellness Policy.

Wellness Newsletter

Quick Links

Inclement Weather Guidelines for OLP

2015-2016 School Days Calendar

February 2016 Lunch Menu

Looking Ahead

February 9

~FSA Daffin's Easter Candy Sale Begins

~OLP 2015-2016 Yearbooks go on sale

February 10

~Ash Wednesday Liturgy 9:00a.m.

~Dress Down $.25

~4 Year Old Preschool Valentine's Day Parties

~Early Dismissal 1:30p.m.

February 11

~Valentine's Dress Down in Pink, Red, and white.

~3 Year Old Preschool & K-8 Valentine's Parties

February 12

~Teacher Inservice

~No School for Students

~FSA Family Bingo Night

February 14

~First Sunday of Lent

~Valentine's Day

February 15

~Presidents' Day

~No School

February 17

~Stations of the Cross Grades 1-8

February 18

~School Liturgy 9:00a.m.

~SAC Meeting 7:00p.m.

For more Calendar Events Click on the Quick Link below.

Athletic Events

Click here for Diocesan Athletic Information and Schedules

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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

The I.N.F.O.

Ash Wednesday School Liturgy

All are welcome to join the OLP school family for Ash Wednesday Liturgy tomorrow, Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at 9:00a.m.

Second Quarter Academic Honors

Congratulations to all of the fifth through eighth grade students who earned First and Second Honors for the second quarter. Honor Award Certificates were handed out after Mass on Thursday, February 4, 2016. Click here to see the list.

OLP 2015-2016 Yearbook on Sale NOW!

Don't miss out! Order your OLP 2015-2016 Yearbook today!

Order online at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/

and enter Yearbook ID Code 11468816

Order forms are also being sent home in the Tuesday Folder today. Checks must be made out to Our Lady of Peace School.

Deadline to order your Yearbook is March 8, 2016.

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

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

FSA Daffin's Easter Candy Sale

SALE DATES: February 9-23, 2016

ORDERS DUE IN SCHOOL OFFICE: February 24, 2016

PICK UP DATE: Thursday, March 10, 2016

3:00-6:00p.m. in school cafeteria

MONEY DUE: At pick up or NO LATER than March 23, 2016

REMINDERS:

Please put your child's name, homeroom, and phone number on the order form.
Please total and check each order before turning them in.
Additional order forms will be in the school office if you need them.
Please send in ONE check for your entire order payable to OLP-FSA.
The top 3 sellers will win cash prizes.
The top 2 homerooms will win a week of dress down and a pizza party.

If you have any questions please contact

Amy Rupp at 602-5302

Sue Esser at 397-8347

THANK YOU FOR YOUR FSA SUPPORT!

FSA Box Tops Update

Congratulations Crusaders! We just mailed in $575.10 worth of Box Tops! This brings our yearly total to $1,856.30!

Just a reminder that there is another Box Tops deadline of March 1^st quickly approaching. We only need $644.00 worth of Box Tops to reach our goal of $2,500 and a school wide dress down day!

Thanks again for your efforts and "Just Keep Clipping!"

Athletics

Thank you form the OLP Athletic Board to the new spring coaches who have stepped forward to help coach our spring sports programs. All open positions are now filled for this spring.

We are in need of Head Coaches for Boys Varsity Football and for Girls Varsity Cheerleading for Fall 2016. Please contact Vinni Padalino if interested. vpadalino@eriesd.org

JV Basketball Cheerleaders

The OLP JV cheerleaders took 1st place at the 2016 Penn State "Spirit Against Cancer" cheer competition held on February 6, 2016. Congratulations, ladies!

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

MYAA Baseball / Softball 2016 Registration Flyer

EYSA Summer Soccer Registration

February 20 & March 12, 2016
10:00a.m.-2:00p.m.
Millcreek Mall Food Court
http://erieyouthsoccer.org/

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)

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

McDowell Center for the Performing Arts

Presents "Little Women" February 18-21, 2016 and William Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" February 25-27, 2016. For more information click here.

Photos of the Week
Catholic Schools Week
8th vs Faculty & Staff Volley Ball Game

OLP wrapped up Catholic Schools Week with the annual 8th grade vs faculty and staff volley ball game. It was a great way to show the pride our students, faculty, and staff have for OLP!

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 16, 2016, issue is

Friday, February 12, 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