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8th Grade Brunch: RSVP deadline is Monday, June 5 by 10am
8th Grade Parents: 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.
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Coins for Cancer: June 5 - 9!
Tomorrow, O'Hara will be kicking off our annual Coins for Cancer drive at the Monday Morning Assembly! The coin drive will run Monday through Friday. 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.
CHALLENGE: Last year, O'Hara students raised $1,802.04 to donate to Oregon Cancer Foundation. This year, if we can beat that total, O'Hara will earn a free dress day on Wednesday, June 14th!
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2017-18 School Calendar
Click
HERE
to view the draft copy of O'Hara's 2017-18 School Calendar. Please remember this is still a draft copy and dates are subject to change.
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Summer Reading Incentive
It's that time of year again! Our librarians are planning to have a summer reading program for those students who are interested. Read at least 10 books over the summer and in the fall we'll have a popsicle party to celebrate. Reading logs will be available in the library and also available here. Keep track of books read and turn the log into Mrs. Gori or Mrs. Booth on Passport Day. Keep up those reading skills by enjoying some good books over the summer!
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All Library Books Due Now
Unless your student is using a book for a school project, all books should be turned in to the library this coming week. Books not returned will be charged to your account and invoices will be mailed home.
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O'Hara is hiring for a Kitchen Manager
O'Hara Catholic School is hiring a Kitchen Manager to implement our new lunch program, starting next school year. Manager responsibilities will include maintaining the 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.
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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).
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The O'Hara of Tomorrow...
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| O'Hara has launched a 4-phase capital campaign! Not only will the O'Hara of Tomorrow include a new facility for our youngest students, but our current building will be extensively remodeled and upgraded for the benefit of all students and families! Please read below for details: |
The anticipated timeline and phasing is as follows:
Phase 1 - Early Childhood Learning Center/Roof/Paving
Partial roof replacement of the existing building, construction of early childhood learning center, upgraded parking and driveways.
Phase 2 - Elementary Wing
Elementary wing classroom relocations and upgrades, library relocation and upgrade, chapel expansion, addition of meeting spaces, cafeteria remodel, upgrade of heating and cooling systems, electrical and plumbing in elementary wing
Phase 3 - Middle School
Middle school classroom relocations and upgrades, dedicated S.T.E.M. classroom, administrative offices, upgrade of heating and cooling systems, electrical and plumbing in main wing
Phase 4 - Art/Music/Restrooms
Renovations of art and music rooms, restroom upgrades, upgrade of heating and cooling systems, electrical and plumbing in these classrooms
As scheduled during phases 1 - 4, the following will be addressed in the existing building and campus:
- Roof replacement
- Improved parking and driveways
- Upgraded electrical and technology in all the classrooms
- Heating and cooling system efficiency with replacements and upgrades
- Updated bathrooms and replacement of plumbing
- Remodeled/refreshed cafeteria with new floors, paint, doors, and windows added
- A larger chapel, to allow a full grade to use together
- Updated library
- Dedicated S.T.E.M. classroom for the benefit of all grades
- Upgraded music and art classrooms (include removing of the old showers)
- Meeting rooms for administration, teachers and students
- Refresh of all the classrooms with paint, floors and casework
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Pictures Needed
Work on the 16-17 yearbook is underway and we need your pictures! Please send pictures to
pictures@oharaschool.org.
Note: if sending pictures from your smart device, please send them at full/actual size, and please don't send cropped images.
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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:
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.
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Volunteers still 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!
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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.
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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.
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Get a head start on your 2017-18 FIP hours! Volunteer at Fair Parking (July 19-23)
The Lane County Fair is fast approaching and we are in need of volunteers for O'Hara's annual Fair Parking fundraiser.
Fair Parking is O'Hara's third largest fundraiser of the year. Thank you to Mellany & Jeff Fort and Christine & Zach Manning for chairing this year's fundraiser. The money raised from Fair Parking goes directly to the school's general operating budget, and therefore is a very important fundraiser.
Fair Parking is a great way to get an early start on FIP hours for next year! Please click here to sign up!
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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.
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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.
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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
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).
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Eugene Children's Film Festival 
Bringing Dreams to the Screen! Youth from all over Oregon and the
Northwest compete t
o
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.
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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.
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| Important links for our families |
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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.
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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
New Parents: VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
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