OUR LADY of the SACRED HEART SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL'S BULLETIN for JANUARY 7, 2005

Tuesday, January 11 NO CHOIR FOR HALF NOTES

NO DRAMA CLUB FOR GRADES 5-8

7:30 p.m.--Sacrament meeting in Community Room for parents of Gr. 2

Wednesday, January 12 7 p.m.--PTA meeting

Thursday, January 13 Beginning Band during Music class

Advanced Band during lunch

NO CHOIR FOR UPPER NOTES

NO DRAMA CLUB FOR GRADES 1-4

Friday, January 14 End of Second Quarter

8:15 a.m.--All-School Mass (Gr. 8)

TSUNAMI RELIEF: We have all been stunned by the images of the tsunami that hit South Asia over the holiday. We will be collecting donations to send to Catholic Relief Services to help in their effort to aid tsunami victims' families/survivors. We have established Thursday, January 20 (Inauguration Day) as the official day to collect money. As OLSH students and staff enjoy a pizza lunch on that day (as a celebration of the results of our own Election Day mock vote), we will take time to appreciate our blessings and remember those who are struggling to obtain food and clean water in the countries affected by the tsunami disaster. However, we will accept donations any time between now and then and will forward them on to Catholic Relief Services. Make checks out to Catholic Relief Services and specify "Tsunami Emergency" on the check.

CHOIR NOTES: There will be no choir practice for either Half Notes or Upper Notes until further notice. We will probably start up again in February, and members will be notified when we are ready to start again.

WE ARE TRULY GRATEFUL: The awning outside the school entrance has been a godsend these past few days with all the cold rain we've had. We very much appreciate the idea, design, and funds that made this protection possible.

BULLYING PROGRAM: On Tuesday of this past week, Mr. Jim Bisenius worked with all the students on practical and effective methods of dealing with bullies. He taught the students that bullies like to "eat" Fear, Attention, and Things…"FAT". He explained how they could "starve" bullying behavior and how to control the different parts of their bodies when they are picked on by a bully, as this is how Fear signals are given off. The students also learned how not to give a bully Attention or Things. Teachers had additional training after school. Mr. Bisenius left three DVDs for parents to watch with their children. These will be available through the office at a parent's request. We also have packets of information if anyone is interested in the steps of the program. Please also check Mr. Bisenius' website: www.bullyproofingyouth.com.

OLSH PUBLICITY BROCHURES: Mrs. Alice Boothe has designed and printed a beautiful brochure to advertise OLSH. We have some available in the office and would like to get them out to the public. Please call the office if you know of a local public place frequented by families and where you would be willing to check to see if we could place some of these brochures. We thank you in advance for your help.

PSAS FORMS: Please call the school office (733-5225) if you would like us to send home a Private School Aid Service application for student financial aid for next school year. The postmark deadline for the application is April 1, 2005; so call early for the application if you are considering requesting financial aid.

YOUNG REMBRANDTS PROGRAM: We are excited to announce that we are planning to hold a Young Rembrandts drawing class at OLSH. The class will be held on Wednesdays after school from 2:40 p.m. 'til 3:40 p.m. for students currently in grades 1 through 6. We plan to start on Wednesday, February 2 and have the classes run through Wednesday, March 23. Parents of students in grades 1 through 6, please check your child's folder for a flyer coming home today regarding registration for this program. PLEASE SEND COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORMS WITH PAYMENT (make checks payable to Young Rembrandts) BACK TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE. We will collect them for a representative from Young Rembrandts to pick up.

YAC SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION: Registration for spring sports (baseball, softball, soccer, and Jr. High track) will begin next weekend (January 15/16) after all the Masses. Please sign up in the Tiger Room of the Activity Center.

CARTRIDGE RECYCLING: Remember to send in to the school office any empty ink and toner cartridges. We are working with Staples, who will pay us $1 for each eligible cartridge. Call Julie Gorsuch (733-5853) with questions.

LOST AND FOUND: We received a report in the school office before the Christmas break of some money that was lost. If you are the person who reported this, please call us to claim it.

CAMPBELL'S WINNERS for NOVEMBER 2004: 1-O--Maddie Hoffman; 1-P--Sam Miller; 3-B--Brandon Glassmeyer and Danny Miller; 3-P--Megan Mitsch; 4-D--Leah Anderson, Molly Ernstes, Seth Harris, and Mary Kate Waitkus; 4-T--Darcie Gorsuch, Susan Hoffman, and Ashley Peter; 5-L--Paige Fisher; 5-S--Joseph Bermingham; and 6-R--Garrett Patrick. Congratulations!

THANKS FROM THE LIBRARY: Two very nice gifts that I received for Christmas lost their cards, and I didn't know who to thank for them. They were a box of delicious Geneva chocolate caramel Santas and a cute little wooden snowman candle and holder. I surely appreciate your gifts and didn't want your thoughtfulness to go unnoticed. Thank you very much for thinking of me. Merry Christmas to you and your families and a very Happy New Year! --Jeanne Schoeny

NURSE'S OFFICE VOLUNTEERS: Volunteer moms for the Nurse's Office for Friday, January 14 are Gayle Lucas (8 a.m.-11 a.m.) and Natalie Albrinck (11 a.m.-2 p.m.). Thank you.

MENU for the WEEK of JANUARY 10

Monday……..chili mac, corn, mandarin oranges, oyster crackers, milk

Tuesday……..grilled cheese, broccoli with cheese, pineapple, milk

Wednesday….chicken patty on bun, mashed potatoes with gravy, cinnamon apples, milk

Thursday……hot ham and cheese hoagie, green beans, peach crisp, pretzels, milk

Friday……….pizza, carrots with dip, juice bar, milk