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Enter to Learn. Go Forth to Serve.
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Sunday, November 17, 2019
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Today is the feast day of Saint Hilda (614-680). She was a daughter of the king of Northumbria, England and became a Benedictine abbess, baptized by Saint Paulinus. Hilda is considered one of England's greatest women. She became a nun at the age of 33 and entered into the same monastery as her sister in France. She returned to Northumbria, at the request of Saint Aidan, and became abbess of Hartlepool and ultimately became the head of the double monastery of Streaneschalch at Whitby. This influential woman of faith trained five bishops, convened the Council of Whitby, an encouraged the poet Caedmon. Check out
this link for more information.
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DIRECTORY UPDATES
Please make the following corrections to your directory:
Email address for Hoyland Family: s_kalke@hotmail.com
Email address for Lane Family: laxlane@aol.com
Address for Carlson Family: PO Box 8412; Coburg, OR 97408
If you have updated contact information to share, please submit it via
this form.
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TUES/WED: 'THE WIZARD OF OZ' AUDITIONS
Students in grades 5-8 are invited to audition for O'Hara's 2020 Drama Production, The Wizard of Oz - Young Performers' Edition
5th graders must sign up for and attend the 5th grade group audition on Wednesday, November 20, from 2:50 - 3:10pm
6th - 8th graders must sign up for an individual time slot; these auditions will be held after school on Tuesday, 11/19 and Wednesday, 11/20.
Interested students should sign up for an audition time and pick up an information packet in the music room. Please contact
Mrs. Leonard with any questions.
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THURSDAY: AUCTION FUNDRAISER!
Skip making dinner and head to Papa's Pizza on West 11th this Thursday, November 21! 50% will be donated back to O'Hara to help us underwrite auction packages. Don't forget to take
this flyer!
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YOU ARE INVITED! A PROUD LEGACY. A VISION FOR THE FUTURE. 
After months of preparation and planning, we have officially launched
A Proud Legacy. A Vision for the Future
., O'Hara's Capital Campaign. Join us for one of our A Proud Legacy. A Vision for the Future. Informational sessions to learn more about the campaign. These events are designed to give you a chance to learn more about our projects and vision for the school and to ask questions about the campaign. Sessions will be held in the Art Room on the days and times listed below.
Please RSVP here
.
Monday, November 18 - 5:30 - 6:30pm
Tuesday, November 19 - 11:45am - 12:15pm
Tuesday, December 3 - 11:45am - 12:15pm
Thursday, December 5 - 5:30 - 6:30pm
Thursday, December 12 - 10:30 - 11:00am
Wednesday, December 18 - 5:30 - 6:30pm
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NOV 25:
ADVENT WREATH MAKING & BLESSING
PLEASE JOIN US!
When: Monday, November 25
Time: 6 - 7:30pm
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 Monday, November 25, at 6pm 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.
THANK YOU to this year's Advent Wreath Making Chairs, O'Hara parents Danielle Alapont & Meghan Myers.
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NOV 27: THANKSGIVING MASS INCLUDES COLLECTION FOR CCS
O'Hara will hold our Thanksgiving Mass on Wednesday, November 27. As a school-wide service project, and to help provide for those who need extra assistance this holiday season, we will collect food items at Mass.
We are asking each student and staff member to bring 1 non-perishable food item to school on this day. We will collect these items
at the beginning of Mass, and donate them to
Catholic Community Services to be distributed to local families in need. Food items should be easy for your student to carry, and be sent to school on the day of Mass. Thank you, O'Hara families, for your participation.
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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
attendance@oharaschool.org so we can mark your student(s) out. Thank you.
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AUCTION 2020: HAVANA NIGHTS
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TIPS FROM THE MATH AND READING ROOM
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This week's topic:
Fun Thanksgiving books for all ages
Looking for some books to add to your home library this Thanksgiving? Here are some of the current best sellers and most recommended by age:
Ages 3 - 7: Turkey Trouble! by Wendi Silvano
Ages 4 - 6: There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey! by Lucille Colandro
Ages 4 - 8: Pete the Cat, The First Thanksgiving by Kimberly and James Dean
Ages 4 - 8: Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade by Melissa Sweet
Ages 5 - 8: Thanksgiving in the Woods by Phyllis Alsdurf
Ages 5 - 10: Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Thanksgiving with Turkey, Family and Counting Blessings by Deborah Heiligman
Ages 8 - 14:
The Boy Who Fell off the Mayflower, or John Howland's Good Fortune by P.J. Lynch
Ages 10 - 14: Refugee by Alan Gratz (a book based on the survival of 3 different children which can be compared to that of the Pilgrims and their quest for a home)
Ages 12 and up: An Indigenous People's History of the United States for Young People by Jean Mendoza and Debbie Reese
Happy reading and have a great school week!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED OVER CHRISTMAS BREAK
Volunteers are needed to assist Mr. Leonard in cleaning O'Hara's floor cover over Christmas Break for the following dates:
Thursday, December 26 & Friday, December 27: 4 volunteers are needed.
Friday, December 3: 2 Volunteers are needed.
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BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
It's almost time for the fall book fair! Volunteers will be needed for set-up, running the fair and for tear down.
Set-up will be Wednesday, November 27, from 8am - 12noon
Hours of the fair:
Monday, December 2: 10am - 2pm
Tuesday, December 3: 9am - 3:30pm
Wednesday, December 4: 11am - 2:30pm
Tear down starts at 2:30pm on December 4.
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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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LINKS:
Volunteers are needed
to help in the kitchen, please contact
Tracy
if you can help.
Hot Lunch Contact:
Tracy Whalen
, Kitchen Manager (541-485-5291 x 303). Email is the best way to contact Tracy.
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DEC 3: #GIVINGTUESDAY IS COMING TO O'HARA! 
We're looking forward to December 3; this year's
#GivingTuesday. Stayed tuned for how O'Hara will participate this year and how you can make a difference on #GivingTuesday.
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DEC 11 & 12: O'HARA'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS
PreSchool - 4th Grade
students have specific dress/costume requirements. Please look for an email from your homeroom teacher 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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TOYS FOR TOTS COLLECTION THROUGH 12/2
 On Tuesday, we kicked off our annual Toys for Tots Service Project!
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.
For the last 6 years, O'Hara has been the largest private collection location in Lane County, donating an average of 400 toys each year! We invite all families to participate in this school-wide drive by bringing a new, unwrapped toy to donate. Toys will be collected through December 2, and our donations will be presented to local representatives at our Monday morning assembly on 12/2.
We hope your family will join us in supporting the Marine Corps and our local fire departments in their efforts to benefit children in Lane County this Christmas season.
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GYM SCHEDULING
Coaches planning to request gym time during the winter season (December through March) should submit a
field/gym request form by Monday, November 18. The schedule will be created on Tuesday, November 19. If you have any questions about how to reserve the gym please contact
Mr. Milliron, our Athletic Director.
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PARENT FOLDERS SENT HOME ON 11/8
On Friday, November 8, parent folders were sent home with the youngest student in each family. School pictures and School Directories were included in these folders.
School Directories: If your family has two households and you need another copy, please stop by the front office. School Directories are printed free of charge for all O'Hara families thanks to revenue from ad sales. Thank you to our advertisers for their support of our school! Please note, directories are intended for use by our families for school business only.
School Pictures:
Please read below if your student was absent on Picture Day, or needs retakes.
Picture retakes are scheduled for Tuesday, November 26, 2019 beginning at 8:30am.
If your student needs their picture re-taken, the must bring back their original pictures and turn them into the photographer when they go for retakes.
If your student has not had their picture taken this year, please pick up a picture form from the office and fill it out. Students should bring their completed order form to school and give it to the photographer on retake day. Alternatively, you can also purchase your pictures by going to
mylifetouch.com and enter in the picture ID: F0529171Y1
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THANKS FOR COMING TO OUR VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY! 
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Veterans Day Assembly. We were honored to have so many guests and veterans in attendance.
Missed our slideshow, or want to view it again?
click here
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EXCHANGE STUDENT HOST FAMILIES NEEDED
Again, this year, O'Hara Catholic School proudly welcomes Francis Bacon School to be a part of our Catholic and educational community. This winter (February 17 through March 1), 8 students (5 boys and 3 girls) from Mexico will be attending O'Hara Catholic School with a desire to master English. Caring and committed host families form the backbone of our international student program. Sixth grade host families are preferred, but the opportunity is open to all Middle School families.
Would you and your family prayerfully consider opening your hearts and home to an international student this school year?
Host a
student from Francis Bacon School
and impact their world and yours!
Families who host an exchange student earn 10 FIP hours. For more information contact
Rich Hernandez.
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COMMUNICATIONS INFO FOR OUR FAMILIES
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NEW CONTACT INFO?
If your family has a new address, phone number, email address, etc., please make sure to update us with your new information. Please fill out
this form
, or email
Barb Whitford
if you have updates to share with us.
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O'HARA WEBSITE UPDATE
O'Hara uses a password protected portion on our website for important resources for our families. The password is: HOUSE
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EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS FROM O'HARA
Please make sure to add the following email addresses to your safe senders list and/or your address book to ensure you receive O'Hara's weekly email bulletins (sent each Sunday afternoon during the school year) and other important updates:
Parents wishing to add an additional email address (work, grandparent, nanny, etc.) to our weekly bulletin distribution list should email that request to:
communications@oharaschool.org.
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O'HARA'S APP FOR SMARTPHONES
O'Hara also uses our app to send push notification reminders for special dress days, early release days, Mass days and more. We request that all parents download our app.
O'Hara's app is available
HERE, or by searching the app store for: web4u ocs
The app includes quick access to the following:
School Calendar
Student Lunchtime Schedule
Dress Code
Weekly Bulletins
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SCHOOL CALENDAR
O'Hara uses a Google calendar as our school calendar. Parents can access this calendar via our app and our website. It can also be added to iPhone calendars. Please visit our
school calendar page on our website for the link to add the calendar to your phone.
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CONTACT INFO FOR O'HARA STAFF
All O'Hara staff members have a school email address. Email addresses are set as follows: John Smith = jsmith@oharaschool.org
There are a few exceptions to note:
Click
HERE for a complete staff listing.
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ONLINE PICTURE MANAGEMENT
New this year, O'Hara is using
Vidigami- an online picture management tool designed specifically for schools. W
e will be using their secure media management system as the place for our school photos. This online system allows for faster and more efficient picture uploads and organization for both parents and staff. In addition, Vidigami offers an app (available in the app store) so users can upload pictures directly from their smartphones.
The use of Vidigami replaces submitting pictures to our pictures@oharaschool.org email address.
In September, we launched the parent side of our system and all parents received an email (from Vidigami) with instructions for setting up their account. If you enrolled after September, or need your invitation email resent, please contact Amber Ferrari.
Vidigami is the only private and secure system designed exclusively for school communities to store and share photos and videos. Made available to users in the O'Hara community via invitation only, Vidigami closely follows and adjusts to changes in state, federal and international data privacy laws to ensure privacy for our families and community.
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"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
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Joshua 24:15
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