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Enter to Learn. Go Forth to Serve.
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Sunday, November 19, 2017
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A Note from Mrs. Conway:
Accreditation Success!
As of last Wednesday, we are done with Accreditation!! We were blessed with a wonderful visiting team and they sincerely enjoyed their time at our school. We received amazing and positive feedback from the team and I am confident we will receive an excellent Accreditation rating. We will get our final report in June where we will learn our Accreditation status. Thank you to SAC, our staff, students and families for all of the support and hard work during this important time.
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We thank you, Father, for the gift of Jesus your Son who came to our earth and lived in a simple home. We have a greater appreciation of the value and dignity of the human family because he loved and was loved within its shelter. Bless us this day; may we grow in love for each other in our family and so give thanks to you who are the maker of all human families and our abiding peace.
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Back Lot Update / Construction is complete!
Construction on Jefferson Street is complete!
Tomorrow, our back lot will return to our normal traffic flow; cars will enter on 15th Ave and exit with a right-hand turn onto on Jefferson St. (6th grade students will remain at front lot pickup for the remainder of the school year.)
Thank you for your patience and flexibility over the past few months.
The safety of our students is our top priority. We ask that all parents please read, review and adhere the following parking lot reminders:
Vehicles arriving in the morning will enter the
back
driveway and form two lines.
* Use the RIGHT lane to drop off students.
Students MUST exit vehicle on the RIGHT SIDE ONLY!
* Use the LEFT lane to park and walk in with your students.
Please follow prompts from staff, they will direct you to continue straight or to turn left to available parking spots.
Vehicles arriving in the afternoon
should enter back driveway and form one line in the right lane/next to the building. Vehicles wishing to park should travel very slowly in the left lane to the parking lot. We request that vehicles wishing to park arrive early to pickup in order to alleviate congestion. Please follow prompts from staff.
To keep our parking
lot as safe as possible for students, parents and staff please follow these guidelines:
* Use 15th Avenue to access Jefferson Alley and
back driveway
* If possible, either drop off OR park (doing both disrupts traffic flow)
* When possible, use a turn signal to indicate your desired direction
* NO
back-in parking please
* RIGHT turn ONLY when leaving
lot onto Jefferson
* Please KEEP CHILDREN WITH YOU while in the parking lot
* Please DRIVE SLOWLY and WATCH STAFF for directions
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New Prayer Group for Parents starts THIS WEEK 
Everyone is invited to attend the parent prayer group gathering to pray the rosary after drop off on
Wednesday, November 22nd!
What is the
rosary? The rosary is a way to structure prayer and focus on different aspects of Jesus' life through Mary's perspective. Catholics have been using the rosary since the 1200's when St. Dominic taught people how to pray using the rosary beads!!
Mark your calendars for
November 29th,
December 6th, and
December 13th; the group will also meet in the chapel those mornings. It's sure to be a great way to start your
Wednesday!
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Civil War Special Dress Day this Wednesday! 
Staff & students are encouraged to wear their UO or OSU tops with jeans this Wednesday, November 22, in celebration of the Civil War Football Game this Thanksgiving Weekend! Students that do not wish to wear a themed top must wear a regular uniform top. Students that do not wish to wear jeans must wear regular uniform bottoms.
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Save the Date!
Please join us for Advent Wreath Making and Blessing!
When: Thursday, November 30
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Where: O'Hara's Cafeteria
At O'Hara, we have a long tradition of gathering together to help families prepare for Advent by making Advent wreaths. An Advent wreath is simple to make and can be used throughout Advent. You simply light one candle each week, adding the flame to 1 additional candle every Sunday as Christmas approaches; watch as your dark room is illuminated more and more, as the coming of Christ nears.
We hope you & your family will join us to take part in this special O'Hara tradition! This year's party is taking place Thursday, November 30th, at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Wreath rings and candles will be available for purchase, and greenery, ribbon & wire will be available for families to make their wreaths. Families are encouraged to bring their own scissors and any extra ribbon or other decorative elements to add to their wreath. Light refreshments will also be available for purchase.
To learn more about the tradition and meaning of Advent wreaths,
please
click here.
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The hours for the fall book fair will be as follows:
Monday, November 27: 10am - 3pm
Tuesday, November 28: 9am - 3:30pm
Wednesday, November 29: 12noon - 3pm
PreSchool - 5th grade students will have class time to visit the library; Middle School students will be able to visit the book fair as arranged with their teachers. Parents are welcome to visit the book fair during the school day.
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Fiddler on the Roof auditions are November 28th & 29th
Students in grades 5-8 are invited to audition for O'Hara's 2018 Drama Production, Fiddler on the Roof, Jr.
5th graders must sign up for and attend the 5th grade group audition on Tuesday the 28th from 3:15pm - 3:45pm.
6th - 8th graders must sign up for an individual time slot; these auditions will be held on Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th.
Interested students should sign up for an audition and pick up an information packet in the music room. Please contact
Mrs. Leonard with any questions.
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O'Hara's Christmas Programs (December 6 & 7)
PreSchool - 4th Grade
students have specific dress/costume requirements. Please look for an email from your room parents with details.
5th - 8th Grade
students should wear their Christmas best. (Girls: shoulders must be covered and hem length should be no shorter than 3" above the knee.)
All students are required to attend the Christmas Programs. For students in grades 5-8, failure to attend will result in an automatic grade reduction. Exemptions are given only in extraordinary circumstances by the administration.
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Planned Vacations & Absences
If your family will be taking an extended vacation over the Thanksgiving holiday, please send an email to
Barb so she can mark your student(s) out. Thank you.
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Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre cualquier artículo en el boletín, estamos para ayudarlos! Por favor póngase en contacto con madre de familia de O'Hara, Judy De Leon-Chavez. Ella pude ayudarles con traducciones o cualquier otra pregunta.
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Directory Correction:
Greg & Jennifer Phillips
3078 Blacktail Drive
Eugene, OR 97405
Directory Correction:
New Address:
John & Andrea Murphy
3993 Spring Blvd
Eugene, OR 97405
New Address:
Melissa Raleigh
32539 Hatfield St.
Coburg, OR 97408
Address Update:
Alysha & Brian Bennett
3244 Spearmint Street
Eugene, OR 97404
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REMINDER:
Beginning on Monday, December 4th, our hot lunch program will change the process for ordering. If you missed the email last week, please click HERE to review the changes.
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!
We could still use a few volunteers with flexibility on days, and 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.
LINKS:
Hot Lunch Contact:
Tracy Whalen, Kitchen Manager (541-485-5291 x 303)
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2017 THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS GIVING AT O'HARA
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During the upcoming Christmas & Thanksgiving seasons, we invite our families to take part in our school-wide community giving drives. Please read below for the details. We hope your family will consider supporting these causes in whatever capacity you are able. Thank you for partnering with O'Hara to teach and encourage generosity & charity to our children.
Ham & Turkey Donations for St. Vincent de Paul -
THANK YOU, O'Hara families! We collected a total of 31 turkeys/hams that will help local families in need this holiday season!
Toys for Tots is an official activity of the United States Marine Corps. The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens.
Over the last few years, O'Hara has been the largest private collection site in Lane County! We hope your family will join us in our efforts to help the Marine Corps and our local fire departments to collect and hand out toys to children in Lane County this Christmas season.
Helping our own
Every year, O'Hara collects gift cards that are distributed to help our own O'Hara families in need. If you are able to contribute gas gift cards, grocery store gift cards or gift cards for clothing or toys, please drop them at the front office for Mrs. Conway by Wednesday, December 13th.
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SAVE THE DATE!
O'Hara's 2018 Auction will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018
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Auction Volunteers
Volunteers are needed for O'Hara's 2018 Auction! It takes many volunteers to help with O'Hara's largest fundraiser, and we are grateful to the O'Hara community for the generosity and support!
If you are interested in learning more about our auction and how you can get involved, please fill out this survey!
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We currently need volunteers in the following areas:
Donation Request Phone Calls: Volunteers are needed to make follow up donation request phone calls to local business donors. If you would like to learn more or sign up to help, please contact
Amy Londahl
, Silent Auction Chair (541-514-1369).
Donation Pickup Drivers: Drivers are needed to make local donation pickups. These pickups will primarily take place in January and February, on an as-needed basis. If you would like to learn more or sign up to help, please contact
Amy Londahl
, Silent Auction Chair (541-514-1369).
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Sponsorship Opportunities NOW AVAILABLE!
We are grateful for generous support and partnership of a community who shares in our commitment to advancing Catholic Education at O'Hara.
Please
click to view our 2018 Auction Sponsorship Opportunities.
If you would like to sponsor our auction, or have any questions, please contact
Kate or Kyle Hudson
or
Amber Ferrari
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THANK YOU!
to the following sponsors:
Title Sponsor:
Murphy Company
Platinum Sponsors:
CBT Nuggets, Elevation Fitness
Gold Sponsor: Slocum Center
Wine Wall Sponsor:
Summit Bank
Photo Booth Sponsor:
Thornton Orthodontics
Happy Hour Sponsor:
Jessica Johnston
Heads or Tails Sponsor: Merry Maids
Cookie Sponsor: John Villano, DDS, PC
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Live & Silent Auction Donations Needed!
Our Silent and Live Auction Committees are hard at work putting together great packages for our bidders! To help make our auction a success, we ask that every O'Hara family help by procuring or donating an item or package. Read below to see how you can help!
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If you can help with an idea, connection or a donation for a larger package for our Live Auction, please contact
Shelley Giustina or
Jaime Landon, our Live Auction Chairs.
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Silent Auction
If you can help with an idea, connection or a donation for a silent auction package, please contact
Amy Londahl, our Silent Auction Chair.
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One of our goals this year is to have packages completed by mid-January; this helps us tremendously with our organization and set-up schedule. We encourage you to help us by bringing your donation early this year. Read below for an exciting new incentive to help us accomplish our goal!
Any family that brings in a complete basket for our Silent Auction
by Friday, December 16, will be entered to win! (limit: 1
entry per family)
The winner will choose between 2 prize options: 10 FIP hours -or- 1 tuition raffle ticket at our 2018 auction!
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Ideas Wanted!
Do you have a suggestion for a Live or Silent Auction package?
We'd love to hear your ideas!
Send it to us here
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A great & easy way to help our auction is by attending one or more of our restaurant fundraisers! Skip cooking and help our school at the same time! Thank you to Nicole Roedl for organizing our auction fundraisers this year!
Thank you to everyone that ate at Papa's Pizza on the 16th! O'Hara received $445.50 that will be used to underwrite auction packages!
Monday & Tuesday, November 27 & 28:
Pastini @ Oakway Center. (Flyer not required, just mention O'Hara when you place your order.)
Thursday, December 14:
Chipotle (flyer not required, just mention O'Hara when ordering)
Wednesday & Thursday, January 10 & 11: ALL Westaurant Concepts Restaurants (Bill & Tim's, Mucho Gusto, Dickie Jo's & Dickie Yo's).
Flyer Required.
Thursday, January 25: MOD Pizza, both Eugene locations. Flyer coming soon.
More dates coming soon!
Funds raised from these events will go to help underwrite auction packages. We hope you will consider participating if you are able!
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HP Laptops for sale
O'Hara has a number of used HP laptops for sale; they are $50 each. Please contact
Stacie Seaver with questions or to purchase.
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BACKGROUND CHECKS: New Procedure
Praesidium will now send you a link to renew your background check when you are due for a new one. You will need to follow the instructions from Praesidium as well as make payment to O'Hara for $15.00.
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
Returning volunteers:
All returning volunteers are required to complete the
Safe Haven Safety Training
. Follow the links for instructions:
ENGLISH
/
SPANISH
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New volunteers:
All parents (and grandparents) wishing to volunteer at O'Hara must complete 3 requirements before being eligible to volunteer this coming school year.
CONTACT Stacie Seaver with any questions about volunteer requirements.
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT HOURS
Click
HERE to log your hours. Contact
Barb with any questions about your FIP hours.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT O'HARA
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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.
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Scoreboard Operator and Scorekeeper Needed
We are in need of volunteers to run the scoreboard and be the
scorekeeper at home middle school
basketball games. Time spent volunteering counts for FIP hours, and no prior experience or ties to the team are necessary. Games begin at
4:30pm,
and usually wrap up by
7:30pm
. Contact our athletic director, Mr. Milliron, if you are interested or want to learn more.
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Auction Volunteers Needed
Details are in the Auction section above, and on
our website
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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
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