ANGEL INK NOVEMBER 6, 2015 H P:// VOLUME 14, ISSUE 4
ANGEL INK NOVEMBER 6, 2015 h p://www.olphschool.org/content/green‐white‐envelope VOLUME 14, ISSUE 4
We still have volunteer opportunities!
http://olphschool.org/content/calendar-events Lunch Volunteers ~ Our volunteers help distribute hot lunch and Date Event monitor lunch and recess. Volunteers are needed from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM and from 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM on all full school days. All Month of Claire’s Gourmet Fundraiser ~ Delivery to volunteers must be Stand/Shield certified. Sign up at http:// Nov OLPH on December 16 www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0545aeab29a1fa7-lunch.
Nov 10-13 Scholastic Book Fair Office Coverage ~ Help is needed to cover the office during Brandy's lunch. Please go to http://www.signupgenius.com/ Nov 12 Writing Club ~ 3:30 PM go/20f044aaaad22a2fc1-office to help Brandy.
Nov 13 It’s Academic Practice ~ 3:30 PM Library ~ Looking for a volunteer for Fridays from 8:30 -9:05 AM to help middle school students check out books. Volunteer by Fire Department Visit and going to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f044aaaad22a2fc1- Nov 16 library. Dress Down Day!
It’s Academic Practice ~ 3:30 PM Nov 20 End of Trimester 1 As we prepare our hearts and minds… Nov 23 & 12:30 PM Dismissal 24
Nov 25-27 SCHOOL CLOSED ~ Professional Day and Thanksgiving Break
Breakfast with Santa on December 6 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Please see attached information.
Box Tops for Education
Box Tops Contest Winners!
Thank you all for another great Box Tops contest. You earned about $250 for OLPH just by clipping Box Tops!
The winner of this contest was 5th grader August Nemec, who received a gift card to a local retailer. The 5th grade collected more Box Tops than any other grade, so Box Tops Bear will spend some time in their classroom. Keep checking Angel Ink for news of our next contest!
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA INFORMATION PACKET!!
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Breakfast with Santa
Sunday, December 6th 8am – 1 pm. OLPH Parish Center
Beneath this sheet contains EVERYTHING you need to know about the upcoming 25th annual Breakfast with Santa. Please look through this packet to find information regarding the event, raffle tree requests, the opportunity to pre purchase tickets, Santa Bucks and for a FREE lottery to ALL OLPH Families.
What is new this year? In an effort to allow families to enjoy breakfast together, this year, each family that wants to visit Santa will be issued an alphabet letter. Once the alphabet letter that is assigned to you is displayed, you will be invited to visit with Santa.
Want to volunteer for this event? This is a great way to earn your volunteer hours. We will be seeking volunteers for this event shortly through sign up genius.
There will be lots to do including:
Delicious All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet Photos with Santa Snowflake Sur”Prize” Tree Raffle Trees full of Wonderful Gifts Kids’ Secret Shop Kids’ Craft Tables Kids’ Games Items that can be purchased from our vendors Specially Designed Coins to Commemorate Breakfast with Santa RAFFLE TREES ARE BACK!!!
It is hard to believe, but the December 6th Breakfast with Santa is quickly approaching and it is time to start thinking about the raffle trees. We need each class to help us decorate the Christmas trees. Each class will have a theme, and we are asking each child to donate an item centered on that theme. If you would prefer to send in a monetary donation, we can do the shopping for you. The items will be placed on or around the tree to be raffled.
Please send in your item or money donations beginning November 9thth through December 3rd. (Please include the suggested retail price of your item) If you choose to send in gift certificates or money, please send them in an envelope marked Breakfast with Santa Raffle Trees Attention: Kathy Russell. Please include your child’s name/grade on the envelope. (checks can be made out to OLPH)
If your family has more than two children in the school, only send in items/money for your two OLDEST children or the two children with the smallest class size. Boxes will be designated in the classrooms for gift donations.
Tree Themes:
Pre K & Kindergarten – Kid Fun Tree (barbies, super heroes, cars, games, books)…
1st Grade – Craft Tree (craft kits, art sets, markers, Michael’s gift card)…
2nd Grade – Sports Tree (balls, Dick’s gift card, team shirts)…
3rd Grade - Family Fun Tree (Games, movie tickets, bowling gift Certificates, pizza gift certificates)…
4th & 5th Grades – Entertainment Tree (cd’s, movies, movie cards)…
6th & 7th Grades – Let’s Go Out Tree (restaurant gift cards, shopping gift cards, iTunes, etc)…
8th Grade – Adult Trees/Baskets (please donate cash/checks for funds to purchase adult baskets: wine, sports tickets, etc)
Thank you, Breakfast with Santa Committee
Breakfast with Santa – Offer for OLPH School Only
We have two exciting items to help make this year’s Breakfast with Santa the most enjoyable yet.
1. AVOID THE LINES AND GET INF FASTER BY USING OUR ADVANCE PURCHASE OPTION This year we are offering OLPH School Families the option of purchasing breakfast tickets and Santa Bucks prior to the event. Just fill in the lines on this page with number of people attending, total Santa bucks you wish to purchase, calculate your total and send a check made out to OLPH School for the total amount to the school: BWS Tickets, ATTN: Cricket Diaz, No later than December 1st. We will process your request and return your entrance ticket and Santa Bucks to you by December 4th, via your youngest child at OLPH School. Then just walk to the presale desk at the Parish Center Entrance, where you will turn in your tickets, have your hand stamped, and bypass the long line of people purchasing tickets that morning.
Item Cost Quantity Total Adult Breakfast $10.00 Children – Ages 3-12 $5.00 Seniors $7.00 Children – under 3 free FREE Admission without breakfast $1.00 Santa Bucks* $1.00 Summary Total $ *Santa Bucks: What are Santa Bucks? Santa Bucks are just like cash and can be used throughout the event. It is a great way to write one check and then share the money with the whole family. Bucks are in one dollar denominations. Just indicate the total amount you wish to purchase.
Family Name ______Name of Youngest Child at OLPH and Grade ______
2. OLPH Families do so much to make our Breakfast with Santa a fun filled day! To thank you, this year we will raffle $20 in Santa Bucks. Just fill out the below part of this form and send it in to school in an envelope marked Santa Bucks Raffle Attn: Cricket Diaz
Family Name ______Name of Youngest Child at OLPH and Grade ______
Any additional question, contact Cricket Diaz at [email protected]
The Scholastic Book Fair at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is just in time for holiday shopping! Give the gift of reading to your family and friends! Choose from many selections for toddlers, children, teens, and adults!
Where:
OLPH's Triple Room
When:
Tuesday, 11/10 from 3:00pm-8:00pm ***Enjoy samples from Claire's Gourmet!***
Wednesday, 11/11 from 3:00pm-8:00pm ***Enter your name in the Book Raffle!***
Thursday, 11/12 from 3:00pm-8:00pm ***Enter your name in the Book Raffle!***
Friday, 11/13 from 8:30am-1:30pm
Cash, checks (made payable to OLPH), and credit cards accepted!
Thank you for supporting literacy and the OLPH School Library!
Mrs. Brasauskas and Mrs. McMahon
© 2015 Scholastic Inc. 12474 • 161000
Permission to reproduce this item is granted by Scholastic Book Fairs®. © 2015 Scholastic Inc. 12474 • 161000 Plan to Attend Knights of Columbus Council # 9638 Sponsored Concert UMBC Catholic Campus Benefit Friday Evening, November 13, 2015 at 7:00 PM OLPH Parish Center 4795 Ilchester Road Ellicott City, Maryland, 21043 Featuring
OLPH JAM The Mockingbirds
The Mockingbirds: Dan Reynolds on keyboards and vocals, Mike Ault on guitar and vocals, and Michelle Reynolds on percussion and vocals
Enjoy music from the OLPH JAM and Mockingbirds performing music from the 1940's through the 1980's.
Desserts and refreshments follow
Cost: $20 Adults, Kids 12 and under, high school and college students - $5.00 Order your tickets now by calling (410) 796-5866; order and pay online at http://www.olphparish.org/kofc or buy them after any Mass, the weekend of Nov 7-8 at OLPH. Reserve a table of 8 by calling (410) 796-5866
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Important Holiday SCRIP Dates Sunday, December 13th $800 in Scrip purchases ordered per family Sunday, December 13th Deadline to place holiday orders Monday, December 14th Check payments due to school for last order of 2015 Wednesday, December 16th $150 Opt Out Fee Due December 21st – January 1st Christmas Vacation
**Reminder** Gift Cards being purchased using a check will not be released until payment is received by the school. Christmas orders being paid for using checks must be submitted to the school by Monday, December 14th.
If choosing to opt out of the Scrip fundraiser, please send a check made payable to OLPH in an envelope with your family name and ‘SCRIP Opt Out’ written on the outside.
SCRIP Program Updates
**NEW!!** www.MyScripWallet.com
You can order electronic gift cards, reload physical cards, and in many cases redeem them right from your phone! And it’s fully integrated with ShopWithScrip.com, so you only need one login and you can use your PrestoPay account in both places. MyScripWallet lets you shop on-the-go, earning rebates on every purchase.
You can login to MyScripWallet using your same ShopWithScrip® username and password. Once online, you can browse the full selection of direct delivery products available on ShopWithScrip.com with the same great rebates, then place an order and pay with PrestoPay right on your phone! MyScripWallet is supported on Apple and Android mobile devices—just type www.MyScripWallet.com into the browser, login, and you’ll be ready to shop!
MyScripWallet also gives you access to any ScripNow® eCard you’ve purchased, even when you’re on the go. ShopWithScrip and MyScripWallet are fully synchronized, so you’ll be able to view eCards you’ve purchased on either site, whether you ordered them on your desktop or through MyScripWallet. Even better, many stores will allow you to redeem eCards, and reloaded plastic cards, right off the screen of your mobile device. If the printed eCard or physical reload card is required, you’ll see that noted right on the product page.
For questions regarding the Scrip program, please contact Jeff Taegel, at [email protected]. From the nurse’s oFFice
Last Friday was such a fun day here at OLPH, and I hope everyone enjoyed the Halloween weekend. The weather continues to be very unpredictable so please remember jackets on cool days as the students will go outside for recess.
ATTENION PARENTS: This notice is posted on the Howard County Health Department website. “Due to delay in shipping from FluMist and flu shot manufacturers, the Health Department has a limited supply of vaccine at this time. As soon as we receive vaccine, we will post Flu Clinic dates and times. In the interim, please consider getting your flu shot at a local grocery store, pharmacy, retailer or big box store. Many offer the shot and service for free. For those with chronic illnesses or compromised immune system it is important to get your vaccine soon. Should you have any questions, call us at 410-313-7500.” As we hear of any new clinics being offered, we will be sure to pass the information along. Just a reminder, we ask you to assist us by keeping children home from school when they are ill. Children with vomiting should remain home for 24 hours after the cessation of vomiting. Students who are ill and have a temperature over 100 degrees orally should remain at home until the temperature has been normal (while not using Tylenol, Advil or other aspirin substitute) for 24 hours. Never use aspirin to treat a fever in children as it is associated with a serious life threatening condition called Reyes Syndrome.
As you know, vision screening was held on Wednesday, October 21st for all students in first, fourth, and eighth grades as well as all new students to OLPH this year who did not have a screening record on file. All parents have now been notified of the results. Please contact us if you have not heard from us. For those students who did not pass the vision screening, please return the follow up portion of the letter you received once your child has been further evaluated by a vision specialist.
Loyola Clinical Center was here this week to screen students in Pre K, first and eighth grade as well as all new students to OLPH who do not already have a screening record. Results will be sent home soon.
Feel free to call us with any questions or concerns, and as always, we appreciate all you do to support us here in the Nurse’s Office.
Sincerely, Sally Minardi, R.N. Karen Mellendick, R.N.