OLP ECC Weekly Update 12/04/2016
Our Lady of the Presentation
Early Childhood Center
ECC Families,

This week we celebrate the second Sunday of Advent.  We will light our advent wreath again as a group on Monday morning.  Please don't forget Tuesday morning will be your last opportunity to drop off any items for your child's classroom adopted children from Project Shining Star.  We will continue to practice for our upcoming Christmas programs this week also.  Enjoy what is left of the weekend and we will see you tomorrow!

Many Blessings, 

Catherine M. Koob
Director 
OLP ECC Closed Thursday, Dec 8.
OLP ECC will be closed this Thursday in observance of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.  This is a Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics.  Mass times are 6:30am, 8:15am and 6:00pm. 

Project Shining Star Donations Due this Week
All items for your child's classroom are due the morning of Tuesday, December 6.  We are very excited to kick off the holidays with our annual Project Shining Star.  Project Shining Star is a Catholic Charities program which provides for children and families in need.  This year the ECC has adopted 32 children for the holidays.  Each of our classrooms has been assigned a particular number of children and each teacher has created a way for their families to pick an item to purchase as a gift  for their classroom's adopted children.   Please remember all gifts will be collected in the classroom, and should not be wrapped.  We appreciate you sharing your gifts during this Christmas season!
December issue of Partners in Faith
  Below you can find a link to the December issue of Partners in Faith Catholic resource.  This is a great place to find information to talk to your child about their faith.  The mission of Partners in Faith is to help parents raise faithful Catholic children.

Parents as Teachers December Newsletter
Below you can find a link to the December Newsletter for LSR7 Parents As Teachers Program.

OLP ECC Christmas Programs
OLP ECC is getting ready for our annual Christmas Programs.  We will have two programs held at Our Lady of the Presentation Parish Church.  Our first program is for all of our full-time classrooms on Tuesday, December 13 and our second program is on Thursday, December 15 for all of our part-time classrooms.  Both programs begin at 7pm and usually last around one hour or less.  Please make sure to read the link located below as it has very important information and instructions regarding these events!

Free Young Rembrandts Class
Young Rembrandts will be offering one free introduction class for students to try out who have not already attended a Young Rembrandts class. This class will be held on Wednesday, December 14th from 3:00pm-3:45pm.  There is a link below for more information.  You may sign your child up for the free class on the sign up sheet located at the front desk or give us a call or e-mail.  

Vision Screenings 
OLP ECC will host the KidSight Vision Screening Program on December 14 & 15.  These screenings will take place during the day and your child's teacher will have the time their class is scheduled to be screened.  The screening is quick, easy and free!  Below you will find a copy of the flyer with dates and what can be detected by the screening.  You will also find an information sheet and opt out form which would need to be filled out if you DO NOT want your child to be screened. This form can be obtained at the front office.  You do not need to do anything if you want your child screened!




Upcoming School Events
Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support Our Lady of the Presentation School. Come in to the Chipotle at 1716 NW Chipman Rd in Lee's Summit on Tuesday, December 20th between 5:00pm and 9:00pm. Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 50% of the proceeds will be donated to Our Lady of the Presentation School.
Upcoming Parish Events
Our faith community collected 720 pairs of new shoes for Heart & Sole! In addition, there were also financial contributions of $5,880 to Bishop Sullivan Center in support of Heart & Sole. There was also a large trash bag filled with socks. What a blessing! We are grateful for all your support of this parish wide service project! Distribution of the gifts will take place on Thursday, December 15, and volunteers are needed. To volunteer, contact Jane Krawczyk at the Parish Office, jkrawczyk@olpls.org, or 816-251-1119.

Catherine M. Koob | Our Lady of the Presentation Early Childhood Center | 816.251.1140 | 816.251.1132 | ckoob@olpls.org | www.olplsecc.com