2401 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16506

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In This Issue

Wellness policy

Yearbook Sale

8th graders and Parents

Library Visitor

FSA Daffin's Candy Sale

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 17

~Stations of the Cross Grades 1-3, 2:00p.m.

February 18

~School Liturgy 9:00a.m.

~SAC Meeting 7:00p.m.

February 21

~Second Sunday of Lent

February 24

~Stations of the Cross Grades 4-8, 2:00p.m.

February 25

~School Liturgy 9:00a.m.

February 28

~Third Sunday of Lent

March 1

~Kindergarten Report Cards

~Athletic Board Meeting 7:00p.m.

March 3

~FSA Board Meeting 6:30p.m.

March 4

~First Friday Eucharistic Adoration

~Living Stations by Grades 5 & 6 1:30p.m. & 7:00p.m.

March 5

~First Reconciliation Retreat 9:30a.m.-2:00p.m.

March 6

~Fourth Sunday of Lent

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Athletic Events

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

The I.N.F.O.

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

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 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

Athletics

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

Little Blu Cru Cheer Camp

Grades K-4
Saturday, February 27, 2016 Registration Form

Boys' JV Basketball Tournament Thank You!

Hoopfest Pizza Party Winners!!!

CONGRATULATIONS to 3A- Miss Turowski's third grade class!
They had the greatest percentage of students attend the Boys JV Basketball Tournament Friday evening.

Thank you to all the people who were involved in the 3 day basketball tournaments' success. Organizing and running the tournament took a great amount of time and was very successful monetarily for the athletic department.

Sincerely,

The JV Boys Basketball Team and Parents

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/

Spring Cherub Choir ~ Last Call

Do you have little ones ages preschool to 5th grade who love to sing and make music?

If so, consider signing them up for the spring OLP Cherub Choir!

We had a blast singing for the Christmas Eve mass, and now we are going to sing on March 24 - Holy Thursday - and perform in the OLP Music Ministry Spring Concert on Friday, May 13, 2016.

Our rehearsals will be most Thursdays from 6:00-6:30p.m. in the church starting on 2/25.

Please call Christina Murnock at 814-882-1017 or email murnockfarm@yahoo.com to register your child(ren). Thank you!

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.

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.

Photo of the Week
Valentine's Day Celebrations

Mrs. Zacherl's 4 AM Preschool Class showing the "Love" for Valentine's Day!

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 23, 2016, issue is

Friday, February 19, by 9:00a.m.

Contact Info:

School: 814 838-3548 Preschool: 814 838-3886 Church: 814 833-7701

Extended Care: 814 923-7607

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