NEWSLETTER
August 21, 2019

OPEN HOUSE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21ST
GRADES PreK-5 
PARENTS AND STUDENTS
5-6:30PM
 
Have you seen our beautiful Atria?  Stop at the Parish Life Center and visit the rooms where grades PreK-3 attend Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.

Ray Nelson, Band Director, will be in Maguire Hall.
 
The Boy Scouts and several after school programs will have tables set up outside.


Hello actors and families!
 
I'm so excited to begin the process of bringing Lion King, Jr. to the OLPH stage.  It a beautiful, colorful story with a rich story line and wonderful characters.  Below are the songs to help you prepare for your audition.  Auditions will be held on September 4th and 5th during the school day.

There are 2 options for Grades 3-5 and 4 options for Grades 6-8.  However, what I am looking for is personality and bright spirits - so don't worry so much about the singing. Sell me on you.  

Come prepared with your song - but even more importantly come with big, joyful smiles and your biggest, brightest self. Hakuna Matata! (It means "No worries")
 
All "sing-along" tracks can be found on this YouTube link.
 
Also, here is some general information about the characters in the show that you may find helpful:
 
I'm looking forward to making theater magic with all of you!
 
Mr. Temple

 
GIRLS 5th Grade and younger -
"Circle of Life"  Go to 2:10-2:55 in link
 
It's the circle of life, And it moves us all
 Through despair and hope; Through faith and love
Till we find our place on the path unwinding
In the circle, the circle of life.

 
BOYS 5th Grade and younger - 
"I Just Can't Wait to be King"   Go to 7:52-8:22 in link
 
I'm gonna be a mighty king, so enemies beware!
I've never seen a king of beasts with quite so little hair.
I'm gonna be the mane event like no king was before
I'm brushing up on looking down, I'm working on my roar
Thus far a rather uninspiring thing...Oh, I just can't wait to be king!
 
 
6th-8th Grade Boys and Girls (option #1 - SCAR)  
"Be Prepared"  Go to 11:57-12:28 in link
 
Let's prepare for a chance of a lifetime, be prepared for sensational news.
A shining new era is tiptoeing nearer

(And where do we feature?)
Just listen to teacher
I know it sounds sordid,but you'll be rewarded
When at last I am given my dues!
And injustice deliciously squared...Be prepared!
 
 
6th-8th Grade Boys and Girls (option #2 - TIMON & PUMBAA)  
"Hakuna Matata"  Go to 23:45-24-15 in link
 

Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase
Hakuna Matata! Ain't no passing craze

It means no worries for the rest of your days
It's our problem-free philosophy, Hakuna Matata!
 
 
6th-8th Grade Boys and Girls (option #3 - SIMBA & NALA)  
"Can You Feel the Love..."  Go to 32:40-33:27
 
 
Can you feel the love tonight, the peace the evening brings the world
The world, for once, in perfect harmony with all it's living things ...
Can you feel the love tonight, you needn't look too far
Stealing through the night's uncertainties,  love is where we are.

 
6th-8th Grade Boys and Girls (option #4 - RAFIKI)  
"Circle of Life"   Go to 2:10-2:55 in link
 
It's the circle of life, And it moves us all
 Through despair and hope; Through faith and love
Till we find our place on the path unwinding
In the circle, the circle of life.


MATH MINUTES

Congratulations to all of the students who completed at least one hour of IXL minutes over the summer! 

Together our students completed 579 hours of math practice this summer, attempting 97,386 problems and making progress in over 1500 math skills. This was a 60% increase from last year's minutes!! 

These students received a free dress pass for Friday, August 30th.
Way to be a REGAL Celtic!


WHAT IS SCRIP?


Scrip is OLPH's 24 hour, 365 days a year passive fundraising opportunity. What makes this fundraising unique is that you earn money for OLPH simply by using gift cards as your form of payment at almost every kind of retailer possible (grocery, dining, retail, travel etc.) What is even better is that OLPH will reward you for your efforts by splitting the profits with your family with a tuition credit. It's a win-win! 
 
Physical gift cards are available for purchase through our scrip office but you can also sign up for a virtual scrip account and shop on-line and with your smartphone. 
 
In the coming weeks, look for Scrip's fall newsletter to come home in your child's home folder and in the meantime if you have any questions, please email our scrip coordinator Heather Johnson at scrip@olphaz.org. Or, stop by our scrip table located in the school lobby every Tuesday and Friday morning during drop off hours. 


WISH LISTS

 
As we start the school year we often get asked about things we need.  
Thank you for supporting our teachers!




VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
THE LINK IS FIXED!

Please take a look at all the the volunteer opportunities and sign up today!



OLPH PARISH FELLOWSHIP EVENT:
HOT AUGUST NIGHT

Everyone is invited to "Hot August Night Back to the 1970's Karaoke Night" on Saturday, August 24th  from 6 - 8 PM in the Celtic Pavilion.

Come dressed in a groovy 1970's outfit ready to share in the fun with karaoke, '70's trivia, snacks, hors d'oeuvres & beverages.

Please RSVP to Ginnie at the parish office, 480-874-3751, by August 20th  so that plenty of food and beverages will be on hand.


CALENDAR

August 21
Grades PreK-5 Open House for parents and children, 
5-6:30PM
August 28
Lion King Information meeting with Terry Temple, 8AM
September 2
Labor Day, no school
September 4
Tryouts for Lion King Jr.
September 5
 Tryouts for Lion King Jr.
September 13
Lion King Jr. rehearsals begin, 
September 25
Lifetouch retakes





... for healing for Andrew Allen

... for healing for Kathy Johnson

... for healing for Tanner Boehm

... for healing for Paul Tuft, dad to Ruth (7th)

... for all of our students and their families as we welcome them back to school.

... for all of our teachers and staff as they return from summer break, renewing their dedication to Catholic education and most importantly to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School

... for healing and strength for Frankie Valencia, Josie Miotke's brother

... for healing for Chad Ehmann, dad to Demetri (7th) and Brishen (6th) 

... for healing for Anna Valencia who has been battling pneumonia and for her lungs to get stronger and healthier



AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Chess Emporium - starts August 29

Young Rembrandts - now on Thursday

Our Lady of Perpetual Help  Catholic School   

3801 N Miller Rd |  Scottsdale, AZ  85251  | 4 80-874-3720 | www.olphaz.org

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