February 2007
NEUMANN
SCHOLARSHIPS
Your registration packet is included in this envelope. In that packet
you will find a worksheet to determine if you are eligible for the Neumann Scholarship.
If you determine you are eligible you may request an application from either
office and we will be more than happy to send one home. I ask that you do this
as soon as possible in case we need to order more applications. Thanks to the
generosity of businesses Our Lady of the Angels families will receive $125,000
in tuition assistance.
UPROMISE
Raise money for
our school, while you save for college!
We are pleased to announce that Our
Lady of the Angels is now participating in the Upromise
Schools Program – an exciting new fundraising program from Upromise®,
the free service that helps parents save for college. Whether you’re currently a Upromise member, or join through
this program, you can raise money for our school by participating in select Upromise programs, such as dining out or shopping online.
And as a Upromise member,
you can also save for your child’s college education. It’s a win-win for our
school – and for parents like you! Learn more about this exciting new funding
program by visiting www.upromise.com/schools today!
For more information on this high-impact
fundraiser, please contact
CONGRATULATIONS
Second
graders at St. Peter Church and Holy Trinity received the Sacrament of
Reconciliation for the first time this past month. Congratulations boys and
girls.
HAIR
STYLES
I am aware that hair styles come and go. For some of our boys their
haircuts are unacceptable. As a general reference for the boys, their bangs
should be about mid forehead so that they are not hanging in their eyes when
they are working and the hair in the back is not to be on the collar. The girls
are to wear hair accessories that complement the colors in the uniform not
extreme or fluorescent colors. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
CLASS
RETREATS
Many of our classes have scheduled their retreats for the next several
months. We pray that they will take this opportunity to become closer to Jesus.
LENT
On Fridays during Lent our children will participate in either Stations
of the Cross or Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. These prayers begin at
2:00pm and are geared toward the children. The students will also participate
in weekly prayer services focusing on the Stations of the Cross. The students
at the
GRADES
Grades
for the second trimester will close on Friday March 2nd.
VOLUNTEERS
We are very grateful to the parents and relatives that are able to help
us out in the classrooms, cafeteria and at special events. There may be times
when something happens while a volunteer is supervising a class. If that is the
case I would ask that the parent who has the concern contact either the teacher
or me and not the volunteer. I appreciate your continued support of Our Lady of
the Angels.
DANGEROUS
PRACTICE
We ask that you NOT
drop or pick up children on the opposite side of the street. This is for your
child’s safety. As a principal I witnessed one accident where a child was hit
crossing the street and I certainly DO NOT want it to happen again. Please
follow the instructions for dropping your children off and picking them up for
their safety.
LCHS
PLACEMENT TEST
On Monday February 26th, our 8th graders will be
taking the LCHS placement test. Members of the LCHS faculty will be coming to Our
Lady of the Angels to administer the test. All students will be given the test.
There is no cost involved.
SPRING
CONFERENCES
There is a half day scheduled for conferences on March 22nd.
Parents or teachers may request conferences at that time. You will be
receiving your child’s second grade report on March 9th. There will
be a form to schedule a conference included with the grade report. That form MUST be retuned on Monday the 12th
so that all conferences can be scheduled.
School district will NOT provide busing at the early dismissal on March
22nd.
VOLUNTEER
WANTED
The Middle States Steering Committee is looking for someone who would
be able to draw a diagram of each of the buildings. This is needed as part of
our study as well as a tool for the review team that will be visiting in the
spring of 2008. If God has given you this gift and you are willing to share it
please contact the school office.
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION NEWS
Basketball season is about over and our students worked
hard. Some teams had better win-loss
records than others but all players gave it their best and represented OLA
well. I am sure they all grew in their basketball skills and knowledge as a
result of their efforts. Congratulations to all the players and coaches for a
hard fought season. I am sure we will
hear many great stories at the Basketball Sub Night.
Basketball Sub Night will be Thursday April 12, 2007 from
6:00-8:00. There will be a
sign-up/registration form in the March 2nd Friday folders. When you receive the form please fill it out
and return it so we can plan for the food.
Basketball uniforms should be returned to team coaches after
the season. Coaches will then bring them
to sub night or return them to the school to the attention of Mrs. Chmiel.
Baseball/Softball registration went well and we have teams in
several divisions. If you have questions
about the baseball or softball program contact Hal Snyder.
Nominations for the offices of President and Secretary will be
accepted until March 2, 2007. If you
would like to nominate someone fill out the nomination form included in this
folder and return it to the school office.
PLEASE BE SURE ANYONE YOU NOMINATE IS WILLING TO SERVE.
The next meeting is Feb.28, 2007 at 6:00 in the
Submitted by Tom Beaver
AA Secretary
OUR
STUDENTS SHINE
SPELLING
BEE
The
following students participated in the Spelling Bee:
Grade 6 Grade 7
Lauren Schoenly Selina List
Andrew Kuhn Ryan
Porta
Mary Perry David
Comfort
Kevin Wolgemuth Derik Chmiel
Adam Grove Jarrett
Wall
Tommy Ziegler Kaitlyn Fischer
Grade 8
Martyne Fischer
Sarah
Piascinski
Dan
Elliot
Chris
Detz
Alana
Fischer
Brian
Troop
Winners
1st : Selina
List
2nd: Derik Chmiel
3rd: David Comfort
POSTER
CONTEST
Grade 5 Grade 6
Josh Wolgemuth Sara
Strausbaugh
Mary Reich Tommy
Ziegler
Grade 7 Grade
8
David Beaver Alana
Fischer
Stephen Schober Jacob Robinson
MATH 24 GAME
Grade 4 (tie) Grade
5
Mackenzie Lindenberger Megan Seibert
Jack Elliot
Grade 6 Grade
7
Zachary Kricki Stephen Schober
Grade 8
Jacob Robinson
FAITH
BEE
Grade
1 Grade 2
Claudia Kirchner Annie Grab
McKenna Munoz Jillian Kemmerly
Gavin Pelen Dan Nikolaus
Aj Smith Faith
Nikolaus
Emily Snyder
Grade
3 Grade 4
Walter Katalinas Mara Caruso
Jonathan Lutz Hannah
Knowlton
Brett Wolgemuth Jack
Elliot
Suzanne Hartman Adam
Geltz
Taylor Murphy
Grade 5 Grade 6
Josh Wolgemuth
Nicholas Zell Kevin Wolgemuth
Kiersten Shenberger Kyle
Hinnenkamp
Anne Maurer Bryan
Haberstroh
Geremy Dees Adam
Grove
Grade 7 Grade 8
David Beaver
Devin Bink Christopher Detz
Christopher Henkel Martyne Fischer
Stephen Schober Dan Elliot
PB Winners
1st: Brynn Kelly
2nd: Brett Wolgemuth
3rd:
Jonathan Lutz
EB Winners
1st:
Martyne Fischer
2nd :
Kevin Wolgemuth
3rd: Jordan Barr
SCRABBLE
CONTEST
Grade 4 Grade
5
David Mummaw Megan
Seibert
Grade 6 Grade
7
Evan Urey Rachel
Carey
Kevin Wolgemuth Derik Chmiel
Grade 8
Luke Wolgemuth
Chris Prudhomme
SCIENCE FAIR
Honorable Mention
Rachel Carey
David Beaver
Christopher Detz
Alana Fischer
Brian Troop
Nathan Maurer
Jordan Nikolaus
Jacob Robinson
Martyne Fischer
K
of C Foul Shooting Contest
Congratulations
to the following students for winning the Knights of Columbus foul shooting
contest at their respective age levels:
Martyne Fischer Anne Mauer
Emma
Seibert Nathan Mauer
Dan Elliot
March
Events at the Library
The Columbia Public
Library story times for children ages 3‑8 are Saturdays at 10:00am.
Themes for the month of March are:
March 3-Happy
Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
March 10-Do You Like
Peanut Butter?
March 17-It's Time to
Be Irish
March 24-Is Spring
Really Here
March 31-Let's Take a
Walk in the Park
Family Movie Times
will be held on Tuesday, March 27 at 6:00pm.
For Teens (ages
13-18), there will be a Scrapbook Workshop on Thursday, March 29 at
6:00pm. There is a $3.00 fee for supplies to make the borders for four
pages. Registration is required, as space is limited.
Bookmarked (the Adult
Book Discussion Group) meets on Monday, March 12 at 6:00pm The
book selected for this month is Colors of the Mountain by Da Chen. Please contact the library to register and
reserve a copy of this book.
The Make and Take
Scrapbook Borders class will meet on Monday, March 19 at 6:00pm.
Registration is required by noon on the Saturday preceding the event, and a fee
of $10 will be collected at the beginning of the class. The Genealogy
Workshop will be held on March 26 at 6:00pm. The theme will be Visiting
Cemeteries.
Our Adult Program
Series kicks off for 2007 on Thursday, March 8 at 11:00am when General Meade,
portrayed by Anthony Waskie, will visit to discuss
Please contact the
library for availability of Computer Classes for Adults. A $5 deposit is being
assessed to hold your seat, and will be returned at the end of the class if you
attend. Classes offered in March will include Internet Basics on Monday,
March 5 at 6:30pm.; Word 2 on Friday, March 16 at 10:30am.; Mouse Basics
(formerly Basic Computers) on Tuesday, March 20 at 10:30am.; E-mail 1 on
Friday, March 23 at 10:30am.; and Excel 2 on Wednesday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Hours of operation
are:
Monday through
Thursday
8:30am-noon and
3:30-8:00pm
Friday: 8:30am-noon and 3:30-6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
To contact the
library, please call 684‑2255.