OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP CATHOLIC SCHOOL FRIDAY FANFARE
AUGUST 27 – AUGUST 31, 2007 www.myolph.com
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Please attend Mass this weekend with your Parish Priest. “The Lord takes delight in his people.” Psalm 149
Our monthly character traits will be the cardinal and theological virtues. A virtue is defined as “a habit of doing right.” Each month we will present a new virtue. Watch your fanfare and Edline.
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Parents, please note for the first two weeks of school a paper copy of the Friday Fanfare will be sent home with each student. After that time, you will need to check our website www.myolph.com or your Edline account to read the Friday Fanfare.
OLPH Home and School would like to send out a huge THANK YOU! To the students, parents, and teachers for their support and participation at this year’s Ram Run. We would like to thank our volunteers who came and helped on the course and helped with the refreshments as well as our teachers who came and registered all the runners. We would also like to say a special thanks to our 8th grade girls for their artistic help with the shoe signs. The class earned $300 toward their trip to Washington, D.C. Thank you also to Zane Webster, Callie Voges, and Cara Kosky for coming to registration bright and early to help sell the shoes. We would like to thank all of our sponsors and donors for all their generosity. This year’s race has topped last year’s in funds raised, and we will be announcing our total at next Tuesday’s Home and School meeting. This event was a fabulous and positive event for the school and the community. Members of the Chattanooga running community commented on its positive environment, and we owe all of that to those of you from the school and parish for showing what Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School is all about! Thank you so much-Tanya Swann and Tracie Mertel
Awards for the 12 and Under 1 mile fun run were as follows: Overall Male: Paul Silverblatt (7:30), Overall Female: Samantha Sell (7:59); 6 and Under Male: Colby Werner, (10:20), Brendan Yemm (10:29), Jack Smith (14:11); 6 and Under Female: Mackenzie Ramey (9:22), Caitlin O’Brien (9:28), Megan Bordash (11:38), 9 and Under Female: Emalyn San Miguel (8:28), Madison Ramey (8:29), Anna Silverblatt (8:39); 12 and Under Male: Will Mahoney (9:48), Ben Mertel (11:23), 12 and Under Female: Abigail Champlin (10:12), Kate Stamper (10:42), Mary Rebman (14:43). Honorable Mention 5K: 14 and Under Male: 3rd Place: Turner Voges (23:09), 16th Overall; 14 and Under Female: 1st place: Ellyn Conn (26:42), 37th Overall; 2nd place: Danika Dorris (31:25), 80th Overall. Congratulations to all of these fine runners on their excellent accomplishments! Go Rams!
PARENTING SKILLS TRAINING FOR St. Jude and OLPH SCHOOL PARENTS:
We have hired Jim Williams of
Nashville,
TN
to teach three parenting classes for our schools. Jim Williams is a highly
effective speaker who uses personal stories to reach his audiences. The
responses to his message and delivery from parents and students have been
overwhelmingly positive.
For the past eight years Jim has been presenting parenting courses and
classroom presentations to thousands of adults and children. He speaks at
conferences throughout the United States. Jim has stated many times that if
parents want to know how their kids are going to turn out, all they have to do
is look into the mirror. Parenting courses not only give parents tools, but
also give parents an opportunity for self-evaluation.
Jim will cover important elements from several books including his own
“Parenting on Point” as well as from his newly published video series “ProActive
Parenting.” The three dates are August 28, 29, and 30th. These 90 minute
sessions will be held at St. Jude and will begin at 6:30 pm. Please confirm with your school office how many people from your
family will be attending.
Session I – Getting Your Family on Point
• Writing a Family Mission Statement
• How to get children to catch values
• Understanding the personality of your children
• Empowering children
Session II – Raising Responsible Children
• Developing effective limits, boundaries and consequences
Session III – Interpersonal Skills With Your Children
• Improving listening skills
• Reducing anger in the home
Unfortunately, I did not realize the conflict of schedule with our Open House on
Tuesday. However, the three sessions stand alone, and attendance is encouraged
for Wednesday and/or Thursday; we really want parents to join us on
Tuesday. These meetings will be at St. Jude at
6:30, and we are asking for advance registration so we know how
much space and refreshments are needed. I highly recommend these classes.
Thank you, Jeri McInturff
We are entering/updating student information in preparation for the printing of the OLPH “Buzz Book” (student directory). If your family would like two parents’ names and addresses listed please let Mrs. Jones or Mrs. Dedmon in the school office know in writing by Monday, August 27.
REMINDER: Applications for Free and Reduced Lunch are available from Mrs. Theresa Dedmon in the school office. If you are in need of assistance, please call or come by as soon as possible to complete the forms. Verification of income is necessary. If you have any questions, please call the school office at 622-1481.
It’s time again for a Chattanooga tradition. The Knights of Columbus Council #610 cordially invites you to attend the 65th Annual Labor Day Picnic and Family Outing on September 3, 2007 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at Camp Columbus Bork Pavilion. There will be a white elephant yard sale, games and family activities, charity bingo, and a barbecue menu which includes beef, pork, chicken or ribs accompanied by potato salad, beans, slaw, bread and a beverage. The price of the meal is $6 for adults and $3 for children. Camp Columbus is located on Camp Columbus Road off Hixson Pike in Dallas Bay. Proceeds support charitable activities throughout the year. For more information contact Chris Snellgrove at 892-5695. To donate baked goodies for the Cake Booth, please contact Gloria Deml at 877-9303. Thanks for your support!
The Religion Department is in need of old children’s or home magazines for projects. Examples are “Ranger Rick” or “Home and Gardens”. Please give them to Lori Voges. God bless and thank you.
RAM CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT
The 10th Annual Ram Classic Golf Tournament will be on September 15th at Brown Acres Golf Course. All proceeds benefit OLPH Athletic Booster Club. The tournament is open to the first 25 paid teams (entry fee is $350 per team which includes two mulligans for each player along with a goody bag). Entry deadline is September 8th or until there is a full field. Format will be 18 holes of four-person select shot. Please consider sponsoring a golf hole or donate a door prize…contact Ms. Stolpmann at Boosterclub@catholicweb.com or KStolpmann@catholicweb.com for more information. There are tournament applications in the school office and at area Catholic churches.
ST. CECILIA’S CLOSET is open all year long for uniforms as your children grow! We are only selling used uniforms that are clean and in really good shape. Located just past the school office in the former convent, there are two rooms full with all new shelving and racks. Sizes are now color coded to make it easier. You may shop whenever the school office is open. All money directly benefits the arts programs at OLPH School.
Early morning choirs start the week of August 20th. Where-the Music Room in Madonna Hall; When-7:30 am to 7:45 am; who-1st through 8th graders welcome to come. No experience necessary. Mondays and Tuesdays, Recorder Choir, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, Hand Chime Choir. No money involved. The Director is Mrs. Dee Grant; call her with your questions, 629-0349.
Position Available: Director of Development at Our Lady of Perpetual
Help
School, Chattanooga.
This candidate should have experience/knowledge in development especially in
individual campaigns and grant seeking. The primary goal of this position is
to maintain a robust and diversified funding base and development office.
He/she will be responsible for building, leading, and growing the development
department of OLPH School. Must have an
understanding and commitment to Catholic school education.
Send resumes to: Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, 505 So. Moore Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37412
Cross Country for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders- CALLING ALL RUNNERS! OLPH cross country will begin Tuesday, August 28th, and Thursday, August 30th, from 3:30 to 4:15. Through September, practices will be on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:15 each Tuesday and the meets will be on Thursdays. Your child will need to have had a sports physical prior to the first practice and paid the sports fee before the first meet. This is a short season. No matter what sport your child is interested in, cross country is a great way to boost endurance. Practices will be fun, not just running circles! We will play games, such as tag, to "train" for our meets. Uniforms will be the gym shirts and shorts. If your child is interested in participating, please call or email either Christie Sell (421-2726; csell@hamiltontn.gov) or Tanya Swann (505-2989; bleachblonde71@comcast.net), and have your child at football bleachers on Tuesday, August 28th at 3:30! We'll take aftercare children from the gym across the parking lot, so tell them to dress immediately after school.
Mark your calendars! There will be a VIRTUS training at St. Stephen Church, September 10th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. RSVP to Anna Anthony at 648-4535 or Mo Streko at 892-2957 for registration information. The Diocese of Knoxville requires anyone working or volunteering with children to attend this training, including substitute teachers, coaches, and regular classroom helpers.
The After School Art program has begun for the 2007-2008 school year with over 75 students registered. There are 2 spots remaining in both the 3rd grade class and the 5th grade class. If you are interested in taking After School Art please let Mrs. Meinert know. Classes for 2nd-5th grades meet on alternating Mondays and Tuesdays. Classes for the older students meet every Thursday. If you have any questions concerning art lessons please contact Mrs. Meinert at 867-9538 (home), or 227-9229 (cell). Mrs. Meinert’s new e-mail address is AnnMeinert@bellsouth.net. For those of you who need art supplies, Gannon Art Center on McCallie Avenue has them in stock now. This coming week is 3rd grade After School Art on Monday, and Tuesday begins 5th grade. Oil Painting class begins on Thursday for 6th-8th graders.