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Sunday, May 28, 2017


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THANK YOU!
We were blessed to have a fantastic turnout for the 4th Annual Ladies Tea & Luncheon on Thursday. Thank you to all of our sponsors, donors and attendees for making our event such a success. And thank you again to Ginia Portz for chairing this year's event on behalf of the Open Door Foundation.
We are humbled by the generosity shown and so thrilled that every penny of money raised goes directly to the endowment fund that provides scholarships for students and families that otherwise would not be able to afford an O'Hara education. 
Please join us THIS FRIDAY for the nationally recognized, award-winning LIVING SAINTS PRESENTATION of O'Hara's Sixth Grade Class. This year's event will take place on Friday, June 2, 2017 from 12:30pm -  2:30pm in O'Hara's gymnasium.

About the Living Saints Presentation:
Each year, over 1,000 people from all over the state visit O'Hara for a self- guided, inspirational journey of the heroes of faith, at the Annual Living Saints Presentation.
 
Every spring, each sixth grade student selects a Saint as the subject of focused study for three months.  They write about the country their Saint lived in, study ancient cartographic techniques and create antique  looking country maps, write reports about their Saint's life, and study the medieval art of illuminated  manuscript and the prayerful art of iconography. 
 
The Living Saints Presentation is an exceptional example of integrated curriculum, where students apply  working knowledge across many subjects to create a significant and meaningful project. This year, technology will be integrated to  help share the students' work and the Saints' stories.
 
Representing 51 Saints and Blesseds from 5 continents, students in costume will share stories, dramatic  artwork, and offer inspirational examples of faith, hope and charity. Click HERE to visit our Living Saints website.
8th Grade Brunch RSVPs
Don't forget to RSVP to Danielle Hauser for the 8th grade graduation brunch following the the 8th grade farewell Mass on June 12th. Two guests per graduate are free, there is a $10 charge per additional guest. Payments can be turned into Barb at the front office.
2017-18 Student Government Elections
O'Hara's Student Leadership Council elections are upon us. Election week is June 5 through June 9 with candidate speeches being held at 8:15 in the morning on June 9. The election will be held directly after the speeches on the ninth. Below are the offices and eligible grade levels:
President (7 th Grade)
Vice-President (7 th Grade)
Secretary (6 th /7 th Grade)
Treasurer (6 th /7 th Grade)
Activities Coordinator (6 th /7 th Grade)
Public Relations Specialist (6 th /7 th Grade)
Spirit Advisor, "Eddie" (6 th /7 th Grade)
Announcer (5 th Grade)

Interested students need to fill out a Student Leadership Council Election application to be considered for office. Applications must be returned by 3:30 PM, Friday, June 2. Download an application HERE.
Coins for Cancer: June 5 - 9!
On June 5th, O'Hara will be kicking off our annual Coins for Cancer drive at the Monday Morning Assembly! The coin drive will run from Monday through Friday of that week. We are asking that each child bring in as many  coins (or dollars) as they can. This drive goes directly to help our local community through the Oregon Cancer Foundation. The Oregon Cancer Foundation is a local not-for-profit organization that provides financial assistance to cancer patients in Lane County. Every dollar (and coin!) raised stays right here in our community.  Let's  work together to help those in our community that are battling cancer!  As part of our week-long Coins for Cancer drive, O'Hara students and staff are encouraged to wear a pink top and jeans on Thursday, June 8.
Thank you!
Thank you to the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary for visiting O'Hara on Wednesday with a first-class relic of St. John Paul II. Our students and staff were blessed to have the opportunity to hear about the life of St. John Paul II and to venerate his relic.  Visit their website, or view their presentation on YouTube.
O'Hara is hiring for a Kitchen Manager
O'Hara Catholic School is hiring a Kitchen Manager to implement our new lunch program, starting in the next school year. Manager responsibilities include maintaining software ordering system and communications with the O'Hara community, organizing the purchase and deliveries from our food suppliers, and overseeing food preparation and service.

QUALIFICATIONS:  At least five years experience in the food service industry, with two years experience managing a busy kitchen environment is essential.  Manager must hold a current Oregon Foods Handlers Card.  Manager must be skilled in the operation of complex cooking equipment and be able to work with menu and specification sheets to produce food in a range of quantities for multiple lunch periods.  Manager must have a high comfort level with technology, and implementing and maintaining software programs including ordering systems and billing.

COMPENSATION AND PARAMETERS OF WORK:  Kitchen Manager is expected to work 25 hours per week at a rate of $16-18 per hour, depending on experience.  
FIP Hours Due by June 16
All Family Involvement Hours for the 2016-17 school year must be completed AND entered into the online system by June 16. Hours not completed will be billed to your family at the rate of $15/hour. 

There are still opportunities for FIP hours available; please click here or read below for current Volunteer Opportunities.

Remember:  FIP hours are now logged online. To log your hours, visit O'Hara's homepage and click FIP hours under the  Family Login Menu  (password: lovemercy). 
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers needed for 8th grade graduation
Volunteers are needed to help with the 8th grade graduation brunch, reception & dance.  Click  here to view the volunteer spots  and consider signing up to help. It is a fun way to get the last of your FIP hours in!
Volunteer Needed for Gym Cleaning
A volunteer is needed to clean O'Hara's gym floor once a month using a wet mop. Volunteer will work with Mr. Leonard to coordinate timing & supplies. Please email Mr. Leonard if you would like to volunteer.
Field Day Volunteers Needed!
Ten more volunteers are needed to help with Field Day on Friday, June 16th. If you are able to help, please email Mrs. Meyer.
Volunteer Opportunity: Sixth Grade Living Saint Project
Our sixth graders are busily working on their research and artwork for this year's Living Saints Projects. There are lots of ways you can help! This is a great way to get those last FIP hours taken care of, and it's a huge help to our students. 

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com:  http://signup.com/go/qrc2Se
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.
Camps & Activities
O'Hara Teachers offering summer tutoring:

Ms. Cieslak will help keep your child's knowledge growing this summer for Kindergarten or First grade! Contact Ms. Cieslak  for tutoring times, dates, and prices.

Mrs. Kendall will be offering English/ Language Arts tutoring to Pre-K through 5th grade. She is also available to facilitate a book club if you have a group that would like to work together. Please email Mrs. Kendall for more information.

Miss Pusateri  will be offering summer tutoring for students of all ages in the month of August. It is a great way for students to get back on track after a summer of sun and play! Please contact her if you are interested in setting up summer tutoring by emailing her.
Summer Camps information
Below is a list of organizations in the community that have asked us to share their information with our families. The list is also on our website  and any additional camp information will be added to the website as it comes in.  

Willamette Valley Youth Football and Cheer
Marist Youth Football has been offering youth tackle football for grades K-8 in the Willamette Valley for over 10 years. Tackle Football is a great team sport that offers life lessons in teamwork, hard work, strategy, and perseverance. Our 2017 season will begin with practice on August 14th and end with our Championship weekend at Autzen.  If your child would like to play football this fall please email Suzyn Whittaker at  for registration information.  

We are working hard to put a Marist team together at the 2nd and 3rd grade level to include girls and boys at O'Hara, St. Paul, Willamette and Eugene Christian Schools. If that happens there will be a cheerleading team for those interested Kindergarten - Third grade. If your child is interested in cheerleading this fall please contact Kate Harvey (ph: 541-556-2579).
Eugene Children's Film Festival
Bringing Dreams to the Screen! Youth from all over Oregon and the  Northwest compete t have their films selected to this year's Eugene Children's Film Festival. The festival takes place on August 19 at the Wildish Community Theater in Springfield. Click HERE  to learn more.


O'Hara's Early Childhood Learning Center Campaign!
O'Hara has launched a 4-phase capital campaign that will include an Early Childhood Learning Center and sweeping improvements and upgrades to our existing building and campus.  Click HERE to read the details! Contact Mr. Sean Jones , Director of Advancement, or Mrs. Tammy Conway , Principal, if you have any questions at all.
Reminders
Job Opening at Catholic Community Services of Lane County
Catholic Community Services of Lane County is expanding their team to add an organized and experienced part-time Development Assistant to focus on event coordination. This person will work closely with CCS staff and volunteers to put on a variety of events, including an annual fundraising breakfast, donor receptions and volunteer appreciation dinner. For more information and to apply, visit the CCS website
O'Hara Library News
The last check-out for this school year will be the week of May 30 - June 2. After that we will be concentrating on getting all books returned, except for those related to school assignments. We will be promoting summer reading - watch for summer reading forms coming soon! If there are any concerns or questions please email or call Mrs. Gori or Mrs. Booth.
Pictures Needed
Work on the 16-17 yearbook is underway and we need your pictures! Please send pictures to  pictures@oharaschool.orgNote: if sending pictures from your smart device, please send them at full/actual size, and please don't send cropped images.
Directory Advertisements for the 2017-18 School Year  
We are in the process of putting together our school directory for the 2017-18 school year, and would like to offer you the opportunity to place an ad.
 
To place your ad, please fill out this online form:
The form can also be accessed from the O'Hara homepage .
 
All ads are printed in black and white and are priced as follows:
  • Full page ad (approximately 4.75" wide x 8" tall) $200.00
  • 1/2 page ad (approximately 4.75" wide x 3.75" tall) $100.00
  • Business card ad (approximately 3.5" wide x 2" tall) $50.00
Please contact Danielle Hauser if you have any questions. Ads are due no later than July 17th.
Volunteer opportunities this summer
O'Hara would like to publish a list in our June Cardinal Call of local non-profits that will be looking for volunteers this summer. If you know of a non-profit that would like to be included on this list, please let us know!
Local Events Coming Soon:
Save the date for the St. Mary 2nd Annual Hawaiian Lu'au! 
Great food, entertainment and fun for the entire family!  This event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and is a fundraiser that will help St. Mary Parish meet its operating expenses. 
Friday, June 2, 2017, 5:30 - 9pm. Tickets prices are: $25/adults, $8/kids age 6-17, and free for children 5 & under! Contact Marc for tickets: 541-953-8309.

62nd Annual Fern Ridge Beef Pit BBQ
Take the whole family for a fun afternoon at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church Park, 25181 East Broadway, Veneta. Sunday, July 30, 2017, 12-5pm. For more information, call 541-935-3933 or visit fernridgebeefpitbbq.com.
Important links for our families
FIP Hours
FIP hours are now logged online. To log your hours, visit O'Hara's homepage and click FIP hours under the Family Login Menu (password: lovemercy). 

Notice of FIP hours opportunities are in the bulletin each week.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the front office. 
Dress Code

O'Hara's App for smartphones
O'Hara's app is available by searching the app store for: web4u ocs

Returning Parents: NEW VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
All returning volunteers are required to watch this year's update video in order to be eligible to volunteer at O'Hara this school year. The video is titled:   Social Media Safety.  CLICK HERE for INSTRUCTIONS to complete your video.

New Parents: VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
All parents (and grandparents) wishing to volunteer at O'Hara must complete 3 requirements before being eligible to volunteer this school year.  CLICK HERE for INSTRUCTIONS to complete your requirements.