NEWSLETTER for FEBRUARY 22, 2008

Saturday, February 23                      7 p.m-10 p.m.—YAC Junior High Dance in Activity Center

Monday, February 25                       Advanced Band during lunch

                                                    4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.—Market Day pickup (rescheduled from 2/20)

Wednesday, February 27                  2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.—Green Team (for all)

Thursday, February 28                      Beginning Band during Music Class

                                                     7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.—Prayer/Bingo Night in Church/Community Room

Friday, February 29                           LEAP DAY!

                                                     END of SECOND TRIMESTER

                                                     8:15 a.m.—All-School Mass followed by Eucharistic Exposition

                                                     4 p.m.-7 p.m.—OLSH Fish Fry in Activity Center

YARD SIGNS: Thanks to all families who were contacted and agreed to post OLSH advertising signs in their yards. If you were not contacted and would like to help spread the word about our school by posting a sign in your yard, please call the school office (733-5225); we have several signs left and would be happy to get one to you.

JUNIOR HIGH DANCE: Seventh and eighth graders—come join your friends in OLSH’s Activity Center from 7 p.m. ‘til 10 p.m. for the YAC-sponsored Junior High Dance. Permission forms are coming home today in your blue folders. Rules for the dance and all details are on the form. We need parent volunteers for check-in, concessions, outside security, set-up, tear-down, and as chaperones. Please contact Ed Riordan at eriordan@zoomtown.com if you can help.

MARKET DAY: Because of the snow day this past Wednesday, Market Day pickup had to be canceled. It has been rescheduled for this coming Monday, February 25, from 4:30 p.m. ‘til 5:30 p.m.

LET’S TRY THIS AGAIN… Also because of the snow day this past Wednesday, Grace Rohs could not be “Principal for a Day.” Grace will be “Acting Principal” this coming Wednesday, February 27. Students may wear crazy socks with their uniforms on that day.

PRAYER/BINGO NIGHT: We are looking forward to our fourth annual Prayer Service/Bingo Night this coming Thursday, February 28, starting in Church at 7 p.m. It’s a fun night for everyone! Please fill out and send in to the school office by Tuesday, February 26, the R.S.V.P. portion of the flyer coming home today. We need to know about how many people plan to attend so that we can organize the snacks. Thank you. We hope to see you there!

TRAVELING MONSTRANCE: Join the OLSH school community at the 8:15 a.m. all-school Mass next Friday, February 29. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament displayed in a special monstrance blessed by Pope John Paul II begins immediately after the 8:15 a.m. all-school Mass, and adoration continues with Benediction at 1:45 p.m. Come and pray for vocations!

FISH FRY FRIDAYS: OLSH Fish Fry Fridays will start next week, February 29. We will offer baked and hand-breaded fish in addition to pizza for the children. Adult meals will cost $7; kids’ meals will be $4. Fish Fry Fridays will be February 29, March 7, and March 14 from 4 p.m. ‘til 7 p.m. in the OLSH Activity Center. Please contact Mary Beth Armstrong if you’d like to volunteer and missed the signup sheets sent home on February 1. Watch for details in next Friday’s Newsletter.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK DONATIONS: Between money donated at the Bingo game and through sales of glow necklaces for the volleyball game, events held during Catholic Schools Week, we are able to give Fr. Ron a check for $375 to send on to a mission in Vladivostok, Russia. Thank you.

LENTEN RAFFLE: Winners of this past week’s raffles were: Maddie Hoffman (4-T) and Lauren Taylor (2-B)—free recess with friends in the gym; Kelley Peter (4-T), Austin Lawson (2-B), and Madison Pucke (1-P)—basketball hour after school with three eighth graders; Holly Carota (6-G)—Valentine basket; Madison Pucke (1-P)—sketching and origami supplies; and Hannah Gordon (3-P), Madison Pucke (1-P), Holly Carota (6-G), Katelyn Schaeper (6-G), and Ashley Peter (7-M)—out-of-uniform passes. Items currently on sale to be raffled off next Tuesday at song practice are: a Blockbuster gift certificate, an ice cream social with some eighth graders, a candy basket, a big dog (sorry we had that listed last week—it was changed to this week’s raffle), and out-of-uniform passes. Remember—chances are 25 cents each or five for $1 and can be bought every morning before school in Ms. Schafer’s homeroom.

SKATING PARTY: Mark your calendars for OLSH’s last Skating Party of this school year, which will take place on Thursday, March 13, from 6 p.m. ‘til 8 p.m. More information will be sent home later.

PTO: The PTO Board is looking for someone to chair the Nominating Committee. This person would need to find/solicit members from OLSH’s PTO to run for the positions of President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. All PTO positions are elected for one year. If interested in chairing this Committee, please contact Karen Stevenson at 563-7583.

FIRST GRADE BOYS NEEDED: YAC spring soccer still needs first-grade boys. You must be younger than eight as of August 1.

YAC HELP NEEDED: Any high school-age students who need service hours or who would just like to be trainers or assistant coaches for soccer, volleyball, track, softball, and/or baseball, we would love to have you! This is a great way for you to give back to OLSH sports programs. Contact Ed Riordan at eriordan@zoomtown.com to volunteer.

YEARBOOKS: There are a few extra 2006-2007 yearbooks available for $16 each. Please contact Alison O’Neill at alisononeill@fuse.net if you’d like a copy.

PARISH DIRECTORY: Make-up dates for the OLSH Parish Directory portraits have been scheduled for March 13, 14, and 15. Make sure to get your family’s picture in the Directory and receive your free 8x10 portrait and free Directory. Signup sheets will be available after all Masses or you can sign up on the OLSH website, where there will be a link for OLSH Directory portraits.

CINCINNATI 2000 CREDO: I BELIEVE: Mark your calendars for Cincinnati 2000 Credo: I Believe. This is an exciting and inspirational retreat for youth (ages 13 and older) from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. It will be held at Moeller High School on Friday, April 11 (6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.), Saturday, April 12 (8:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m.), and Sunday, April 13 (8 a.m.-1 p.m.). Lunch and dinner will be provided on Saturday; snacks are provided all three days. The cost is $35 per person—register before April 11 to get a free t-shirt! For more information, go to hjttp://www.experiencehispresence.org/. There is still some updating to do on this website; more details will be provided as they become available. Please contact Michael Collins (OLSH Church Music Director) at mcollins9@fuse.net with questions.

PANERA AWARD PROGRAM: Panera Bread, in association with The Ohio PTA, is proud to announce the third year of The Panera Bread Rising Above Award, an essay contest for students in grades K through 12 which recognizes outstanding teachers in our community. The program is designed to reward both students and teachers by placing an emphasis on the unique bond between an educator and his/her classroom. Students are asked to submit a 100-200-word essay on why his/her teacher is special and deserving of the Rising Above Award. Based on the merits of the essay, three teacher finalists from all Dayton and Greater Cincinnati schools will be asked to participate in a phone interview focusing on overall teaching philosophy, innovative teaching techniques, and community involvement to determine the award winners. One grand-prize winner and two finalists will be awarded in each of three categories—one from grades K-1, one from grades 6-8, and one from grades 9-12. Entry forms and contest rules will be available at Panera’s 27 bakery-cafes in the Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Dayton, and Springfield areas beginning February 25, 2008. Entries will be accepted at the bakery-cafes from February 25 through April 1. For more information, please visit www.panera-ohio.com.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Come to the OLSH Activity Center this weekend to support our OLSH girls’ volleyball teams. The schedule for Friday, February 23, is: 5 p.m.—OLSH vs. St. Vincent Ferrer (Grade 3) on court 1; 5 p.m.—OLSH vs. Nativity (Grade 4) on court 2; 6 p.m.—OLSH vs. St. Gertrude (Grade 4) on court 1; and 6 p.m.—OLSH vs. St. Susanna (Grade 5) on court 2. Games for Sunday, February 24, are: 12 noon—OLSH vs. St. James Wyoming (Grade 6); 1 p.m.—OLSH vs. St. Louis (Grade 6); 2 p.m.—OLSH vs. SASEAS (Grade 7); 3 p.m.—OLSH vs. St. Clement (Grade 7); and 4 p.m.—OLSH vs. St. Nicholas (Grade 8).

MENU for the WEEK of FEBRUARY 25

Monday…………ham and cheese stromboli with pizza sauce, corn, fruit juice, milk

Tuesday………..grilled cheese, vegetable medley, peaches, Goldfish crackers, milk

Wednesday……warm soft pretzel with cheese sauce cup, juice bar, pears, graham crackers, milk

Thursday……….grilled chicken on bun, mashed potatoes with gravy, raisins, milk

Friday……………French bread pizza, tossed salad with ranch dressing, cinnamon apples, animal crackers, milk

MESSAGE FROM THE CAFETERIA: We are aware of the recent USDA recall of beef originating from California. The Ohio Department of Education has been monitoring all beef supplied to schools, and we check all beef that comes into our cafeteria. No recalled beef has been served to our students.