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Sunday, February 18, 2018

FEATURED SAINT
St. Scholastica was celebrated on February 10
 
St. Scholastica was the sister of St. Benedict.   She is the patroness against storms and is often shown with a dove because at the moment of her death her brother, St. Benedict, had a vision of her soul flying to heaven in the form of a dove
 

To make a delicious Italian dish " Thunder and Lightning" in honor of St. Scholastica.

CALENDAR
Updates

Mandatory Meeting for ALL FAMILIES RECEIVING SUBSIDY FROM ST. MARY
All O'Hara families who receive subsidy from St. Mary are required to attend one of two upcoming meetings. Meeting will be held on  Feb 25 and March 4 , following the 9am Mass. If you have questions about this requirement, please call the St. Mary Parish Office at 541-342-1139.

O'Hara's After School Clubs
O'Hara is hosting 4 after school clubs:
 
Computer Club  (grades 3-8)
American Girl Book Club  (grades 1-2)
Chess Club  (grades 3-8)
Knitting Club  (grades 2-8)
 
For more details about the clubs, please click here. Signup forms are at the front desk and should be returned with $25 to reserve a spot. If your student would like to join a club, but needs financial assistance, please contact  Mrs. Plant in the Business Office.
 
Project Starfish Spaghetti Dinner & Movie Night
Friday, February 23,   from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, there will be a  Spaghetti dinner. Cost is $15.00 per family or $5.00 per person.  After the dinner, the movie  Coco  will be shown in the gym; the movie will begin at 6:30pm. Concessions will be sold. Bring your bean bag chair or blanket and join us for a great evening. All proceeds benefit Project Starfish. 

Directory Updates
New email address for Matt Kendall:   mkendall@kw.com

Title I Income Survey
Our annual  Title I income  survey will be going home in student folders  on Wednesday.  Please return them by  February 26th. We strive for 100% participation each year.  If you have any questions please contact  Chris Milliron.

Class Pictures
Class pictures will be sent home this week to those families who have ordered them.  If you have any questions, please contact Barb Whitford in the front office.

Lunch Program Update: SALAD BAR trial run in March
Beginning on Monday, March 5th, and extending through Friday, March 16th, our Hot Lunch program will run a 2 week Trial Salad Bar. Pricing will be the same as the current Hot Lunch prices of $3.95 for Preschool through 3rd grade and $4.95 for 4th through 8th grade, early ordering discounts apply. It will include a trip through the salad bar and a whole wheat roll. Milk is an additional 50 cents. The salad bar will be stocked with traditional salad bar fixings, and a daily protein item of chicken, ham, beans, or hard boiled eggs. Annual lunch plan members should watch for an email from Tracy that will include instructions on placing a salad order for their student.

We are excited to try the Salad Bar! Depending on demand, it may continue after spring break. Please contact Tracy Whalen with any questions; the best way to reach her is via email: twhalen@oharaschool.org

ALL ARE WELCOME - Guest Speaker @ Marist
Mater Dei Radio is hosting EWTN's Dr. Ray Gaurendi at Marist High School on Tuesday, March 13th at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets are FREE, but attendees must visit  www.MaterDeiRadio.com  to reserve space. Click HERE for more information.


REMINDERS
Radon testing at O'Hara
Per requirements from the EPA, O'Hara has recently completed radon testing. Results are as follows:

The initial radon testing conducted at O'Hara Catholic School, Eugene by JSE Labs between December 1, 2017 and January 31, 2018 indicates a level of 0 pCi/L which is below the EPA recommended action level of 4.0 pCi/L.

Per Oregon Statute 332.166-167, our school will be retested in 10 years.

HOT LUNCH
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT O'HARA
Kitchen Volunteers Still Needed
Volunteers with flexibility on days are still needed in the kitchen. We are also looking for a sub (someone we can call on if we have a volunteer who cannot make it due to being sick, etc.).  Please let  Tracy Whalen  know if you are able to help.
IMPORTANT LINKS

Family Involvement Hours: Instructions & Link to Log Hours

Volunteer Requirements: ALL volunteers have requirements each year .

Cloud9 World Character Education
Use  this link and then follow instructions below:
Click the "login" at the top left
login: oharaschool-parent
password: c9wparent
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"Rise up in splendor! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you."

-Isaiah 60:1