OLPH SCIENCE PROGRAM
Our students have shown some remarkable growth in science since we introduced new web-based learning tools combined with an inquiry-based curriculum where they're asked to develop solutions to real-world problems. The new approach integrates STEM principles and emphasizes active participatory learning over memorization and recitation of facts. Ultimately, the students apply what they learn to achieve a solution to the problem that's been put before them.
Students in grades 6 through 8 use Mosa Mack Science, a
web-based series of animated science mysteries and corresponding inquiry-based curriculum activities that integrates STEM. The results have been very exciting.
Since the introduction of these tools and methods, students in grades 7 and 8 have raised their ITBS scores in science by more than 2 years' growth. Our current 7th graders jumped from ITBS grade level 7.5 at the beginning of 6th grade to grade level 9.9 at the beginning of 7th grade. Current 8th graders began 7th grade with an ITBS grade level of 8.6 and jumped to grade level 11.2.
Students in grades 2-5 gained more than a year's growth in their ITBS science scores. This year, students in grades 1-5 will use Engineering is Elementary, which is also an inquiry-based STEM curriculum that teaches students thinking and reasoning skills needed for success.
Both Mosa Mack Science and Engineering is Elementary meet the New Diocesan Science Standards. All students also have additional inquiry-based curriculum in the STEAM lab, where they can actively apply many of the concepts they are learning.
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ANNUAL SCHOOLWIDE
CELTICS IN MISSION PROJECT
We are blessed to be furthering our partnership with the Missionaries of Charity in South Phoenix. The Sisters recently visited our 5th graders who made blankets for the sisters to give to children in need. With our ADOPT-A-FAMILY program we too can be missionaries serving the poorest of the poor in our area.
This year we will be helping 12 families identified by the Missionaries of Charity. Our Adopt-A-Family tree in the front office will be filled with tags by Monday afternoon, November 20th.
- Choose gift and/or meal tags from the tree in the front office.
- Enter your name and the tag numbers on the log sheet.
- If you choose a gift tag, bring your wrapped gift to the school office with the tag taped to the outside.
- If you choose a meal tag, send a $25 check payable to OLPH, along with the gift tag, to the school office.
We appreciate everyone's generosity, however, please shop for just the items on the tags. If you would like to give more, consider a meal tag to help provide food to the families we are assisting.
Please turn in all gifts and/or checks to the front office by December 11th.
Join us in praying for the families we are adopting.
Thank you for being Celtics in Mission!
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DO YOU HAVE A CORPORATION?
WILL IT OWE ARIZONA INCOME TAX THIS YEAR?
If you could write that check to OLPH vs. the state of Arizona, would you do so?
You can redirect 100% of your Arizona state income tax to CEA to directly benefit our school.
It costs you nothing!
The 2017 window is closing quickly.
Please call Maria La Follette 480-874-3729 or Laura Brown 480-235-2742 with questions and to learn what you need to do.
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SAVE THE DATE
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
6:30 p.m.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
K-5 OLPH School Advent Program
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MOMS CLUB COOKIE AND
"MY FAVORITE THINGS" GIFT EXCHANGE
Love to bake? More of a "Safeway made it" kinda person? No problem!
Bring two dozen of your favorite cookies to exchange and you'll leave with a fantastic variety!
Also, bring your favorite item(s) totaling no more than $10 for a fun gift exchange. We'll draw numbers and the item can be stolen up to three times. Everyone is guaranteed to have fun and go home with something they love!
When: December 7, 6:30 pm
Where: Rhoady Lee
Upcoming Moms Club Events
| January 23 |
Top Golf with the Girls |
| February 8 |
Old Town Scavenger Hunt |
| March |
Spring Training Game TBD |
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... healing for Fr. Greg as he recovers from hip replacement surgery
... healing for Kevin Wiezbenski
... healing for Erin Fitzgerald
... healing for Shellean Roberts
... healing for Karen Flaherty
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for Fr. Peter Rossa, may he rest in peace
... for the St. Bernadette's/St. John XXIII community
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for Dr. Robert Nicoletti, Papa of Joseph Pierse, for continued healing
... for Francine Nicoletti, Grammy of Joseph Pierse, for continued strength
... for Sandy Bertz, for continued healing
... for Dr. James Bertz, for continued strength in his care of Mrs. Bertz
... for Sgt. Paul J. Tuozzolo, may he forever rest in peace and for his family
... for hurricane, earthquake, and LV shooting victims
... for Sean McGuire, that his health improves enough to receive a lung transplant
... for Paul Pershinsky, Trevino grandfather
... for healing for Katerina Mack-Oteyza
... for Mickey Bates, Matura aunt
... for continued healing for Griffin Connell
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FLYERS
(Select Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Scottsdale)
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Friday, November 17th, 7 P.M.
Saturday, November 18th, 2 P.M. & 7 P.M.
Sunday, November 19th, 2 P.M.
Tickets available in the school office or at the door.
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CALENDAR
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November 14
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Papa John's Fundraiser
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| November 15 |
Jr. Disciple, 6-8th graders, 6:30-8 P.M. in the PLC
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November 15
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1 P.M. dismissal; Parent Teacher Conferences
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November 16
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1 P.M. dismissal; Parent Teacher Conferences
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November 17
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1 P.M. dismissal; Parent Teacher Conferences
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November 17
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Seussical, 7 P.M., tickets available at the door
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November 18
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Seussical, 2 P.M. & 7 P.M., tickets available at the door
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November 19
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Seussical, 2 P.M., tickets available at the door
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November 22-24
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No School
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November 29
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Jr. Disciple, 6-8th graders, 6:30-8 P.M. in the PLC |
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December 6
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Jr. Disciple, 6-8th graders, 6:30-8 P.M. in the PLC
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December 7
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Moms Club Cookie & Gift Exchange in Rhoady Lee
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December 12
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Papa John's Fundraiser
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December 12
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Advent Program
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December 13
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Band Concert
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