May 2007

 

 

 

 

 

SUB SALE

Thank you for supporting our Technology Sub Sale you raised $960. This money is placed in our technology account for the express purpose of maintaining the GREAT system that we have at Our Lady of the Angels.

 

 

 

MDA AND MATH-A-THON

Our Lenten service projects were the Muscular Dystrophy Association Hop-a-thon and the St. Jude Math-a-Thon. The amount raised for the MDA Hop-a-thon was $1320 and St. Jude $1,027.20. I am grateful to Mrs. Williams, Mrs Chmiel and Mrs. Carey for overseeing these service projects.

 

 

 

Grade report parent survey

Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. We had a GREAT return and the committee is reviewing the responses to determine if there is a consensus for any negotiable change.

 

 

 

 

ANGEL CARE 2007-2008

If you are interested in your child attending Angel Care for the 2007-2008 school year please complete the enclosed pre-registration form and send it along with the fee to the school office.  Please read the form carefully.

 

wgal Distinguished educator

Congratulations to Mrs. O’Donnell for her nomination for WGAL Distinguished Educator. Way to let your light shine!

 

 

 

 

ANGEL CARE SUBSTITUTE

Mrs. Kloidt is the director of Angel Care, the after-school program. There are times throughout the year that she may not be available and we are looking for someone who would be willing to help out as an Angel Care substitute. This would be a paid position and the hours are 2:45 to 6:00. Sometimes we will know ahead of time and other times it may be that day. Please contact the school office if you are willing to lend a hand.

 

BIRTHDAY PLANS

Tomorrow the year-long festivities will begin. The official logo designed by Lauren Haberstroh will be unveiled and we will honor the 8th grade class who are “100% Angels” (our first Kindergarten class). You are welcome to join us. Our picnic is scheduled for September 16th. Look for the final schedule in the August Family Envelope.

 

 

2007-2008 CALENDAR

There is a brief calendar enclosed in this envelope. Please keep in mind that it may change depending on circumstances.

 

 

MASS ON THE LAST DAY

The last day of school is Friday June 8th. The Mass will be at Holy Trinity. All students are to be dropped off at the Elementary Building on that day. Dismissal is at 10:30 and the school districts will not transport with the exception of Donegal.

 

 

 

WATER BOTTLES

Students are permitted to bring OLA water bottles to school. All families are given a water bottle when they register. PLEASE only OLA water bottles.  New bottles may be purchased at the school office for $2.00

 

OUR STUDENTS SHINE

Tate Hoffmaster, a third grade student, won the recipe contest sponsored by Giant A+ Rewards.

 

Nathan Maurer, an eighth grade student, was presented with the Daughters of the America Revolution Citizenship Award.

 

The following students were selected for the Honors Band at LCHS.     

Sara Piascinski           Megan Seibert

Theresa Rineer           Ben Grab

Samantha Green        Tyler Mena

Kaitlyn Fischer            Langston Poindexter

David Beaver              Asia Hendricks       

David Kilp                    Jacob Robinson

Kaitlin Hoak                 Rachel Carey

Christa Rineer             Jon Cassel

Mary Reich                  Brian Troop

 

 

 

TWICE IS NICE

Our Lady of the Angels School won the Barnstormers’ Spirit Contest for the second year. Way to Go! Special thanks to Mrs. Spicer, Mrs. W, Mrs. Crumbling, Mrs. Detz, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. O’Donnell for working with the students on this endeavor. Our prize is an autograph session with Cylo and members of the Barnstormers’ team in September. Just one more way to celebrate our birthday year.

 

 

 

 

MIDDLE STATES ACCREDITATION

The Middle States Steering Committee has been working very hard to accomplish their goals. The Middle States Review Team will be visiting us from April 20, 2008 to April 23, 2008. We will be looking for committees to help us prepare for this important visit. If you are willing to assist during these three days please let us know.

 

 

FIELD DAYS

Monday May 21st is the Primary Building Field Day and the Elementary Building will have theirs on Tuesday May 22nd. Students are to wear their gym uniforms. The activities take place at Glatfelter’s field and the children are bused. ALL CHILDREN WILL EAT A LUNCH PACKED BY THE SCHOOL CAFETERIA on their particular field day.

 

 

 

SHOES

No flip flops or crocs

The safety of the students comes first so it is important that the shoes they wear to school provide that safety. Students are not to wear open toe shoes, shoes without a back or any other style that may cause them to fall or slip. This includes but is not limited to flip flops and crocs.

 

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION

We would like to express our gratitude to all our wonderful volunteers with a special luncheon. The luncheon will be on May 25th at 12:15. After the luncheon we invite you to come to the Student Council sponsored talent show in the gym. Please let us know if you will be able to join us by May 18th. We look forward to seeing you.

 

 

 

FINAL GRADE REPORT

Your child will not receive their final Grade Report on the last day of school. It will be mailed to you later in the month of June. This method of distribution will allow instruction until the children are dismissed on June 8th.

 

 

 

STATIONERY FEE

For the 2007–2008 school year, the stationery fee will be for all students in K3 through 8.  It will cover all the day to day supplies your child will need. The only thing they will need for the first day will be a book bag. The fee will be $25 for grades 1 through 8, $35 for K5, $20 for K4 and $10 for K3.

 

 

 

 

SCHOOL BOARD

I want to thank all those who ran for School Board and offer my congratulations and welcome aboard to Beth Wolgemuth. Gene Schmitt resigned from the School Board earlier this year and we are grateful to him for his service. Beth Bossert will be completing his term.

 

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

The Primary Building office will be open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00am to noon.  The Elementary Building office will be closed during the summer months.  The answering machine will be on at the Primary Building so please leave a message and we will contact you.

 

 

 

AWARDS CEREMONY

Our Annual Awards Ceremony will be tomorrow May 18th at 1:30 at St. Peter Church. The children will receive their awards in the context of a Prayer Service. It is important to understand that all that we are comes from the Father.

 

 

 

 

EMILY GEYER MEMORIAL

On May 2nd following our May Crowning a check for $582.50 was presented to the American Lung Association in memory of Emily Geyer.   We are grateful to the parents and students for their participation in Rose Day.