OLP ECC Weekly Update 1/13/2017
Our Lady of the Presentation
Early Childhood Center
ECC Families,

Our first full week back to school since the holidays ended a little crazy.  I guess we just never really know what Mother Nature is going to do.  January is typically a pretty quiet month we will be spending time getting ready for Catholic Schools Week coming up in the last week and preparing for parent teacher conferences which are right around the corner.  I hope everyone enjoyed the extra long weekend.  We will see you back tomorrow.

Many Blessings, 

Catherine M. Koob
Director 
Year End Tax Statements
All year end tax statements have been completed.  All guardians should have received a message when checking in your child which told you your year end statement was available to be picked up at the front desk.  For those families who had children enrolled prior to May 2016 or paid an enrollment fee prior to May 2016 will have two year end statements.  One statement will be for all payments made under our old software, School Leader, and the other statement will have all payments made under our current software, Procare.  These two totals added together should be the total payments you made 1/1/2016-12/31/2016.  If you have any questions regarding your year end statement or did not receive a year end statement please contact our Assistant Director, Teresa Button at tbutton@olpls.org or call 251-1140.
Young Rembrandts Classes in January
Our new session of Young Rembrandts classes began on Wednesday, January 11.  If your child was signed up in the last session and you would like them to continue you do have to fill out the enrollment form again.  The classes are being offered once a week again.  The classes will only be held on Wednesday's from 3-3:45.  If you are interested in having your child attend you may still enroll, print off the enrollment form in the link below or pick up an enrollment form from the front office. 


Parking Lot News
  We are still in the process of working out the details for the new parking lot for OLP.  Some unforeseen changes had to be made and we are hoping construction will begin in the spring. Some reminders regarding our current parking lot:
1. Do not park in the handicap spot (the one with the sign)
2. Do not block the sidewalk which leads to the school
3. Avoid parking in the fire lane
4. Be mindful we have a bus which now pulls into our parking lot to board and drop off children. Children are boarding around 8:20 and will be dropped off around 12:20.
As always we ask you to proceed with caution while pulling out or in to parking spaces and be mindful of your surroundings as children are usually close by.  Thank you for your assistance in keeping our children and families safe.

Catholic Schools Week 1/29-2/3
Each year we take time out to celebrate why Catholic Schools are important.  OLP ECC is a part of Our Lady of the Presentation Parish and the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph. Make sure to watch for more information about how we will be celebrating CSW at OLP ECC. 

What is National Catholic Schools Week?
Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2017 is January 29 - February 4. The theme for the National Catholic Schools Week 2017 is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” Schools typically observe the annual celebration week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation.  
OLP ECC Closed Monday, 2/20 for Parent/Teacher Conferences
OLP ECC will be closed for regular business on Monday, February 20.  We will have special hours set up for parents to come in to visit with their child's teacher.  More information will be coming home soon.
Upcoming School Events

If you signed your child up to be a Mini Pantherette they will be performing at the OLP Elementary/Middle School Pep Assembly on Friday, February 3rd!

January 30th – Clinic at OLP Gym from 3:15 –4:45 pm *
February 2nd   – Clinic review at OLP Gym from 3:15 – 4:15 pm *
February 3rd   – Catholic Schools Week Assembly Performance – 10:30am * February 5th – Boys 8th 
Grade Basketball Game at O’Hara High School @ 2:15 pm

*Events on January 30th, February 2nd and 3rd – Cheerleaders and/or ECC staff will walk Mini 
Pantherettes from the ECC to OLP and bring them back to the ECC afterwards. Parents MUST pick up 
from the ECC.


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