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OLP WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 

Thursday, December 8 - Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Friday, December 9 - Turkey Trot Incentive Day

NEXT WEEK'S CALENDAR...


Monday, Dec. 12 - Specials Rotation C

Christmas Fair


Tuesday, Dec. 13 - Specials Rotation A


Wednesday, Dec. 14 - Specials Rotation B

All School Mass

Reconciliation (Grades 6-8)

Christmas Joy Concert - Grades K, 3 & 8, Orchestra, Band & Ukulele; 7:00 p.m.


Thursday, December 15 - Specials Rotation C

Class Pictures

IMPACT Graduation (formerly DARE), 1:45 p.m.


Friday, December 16 - Specials Rotation A

Dress Up For Christ (Grades 7 & 8)

OLP third graders held a successful pajama drive collecting 162 pajamas for Hope House Lee’s Summit. In addition, for every pair of pajamas donated, Scholastic Book Club will be donating a brand-new book to the Pajama Program to give to a child facing adversity.

December Lunch Calendar


OLP School Calendar

Sycamore School

SCHOOL NEWS & REMINDERS

End of Quarter Reminders

The end of the 2nd Quarter is quickly approaching, on Tuesday, December 20. As a reminder, all accounts must be current, as indicated below, in order for your child’s report card to be released on January 6 after we’ve returned from break.


¨ Tuition payments: Please remember that tuition payments must be paid in full through November in order for your child(ren)’s report cards to be released. You may go online at www.sycamore.com to check your tuition balance and to make your tuition payments.  Checks or cash may be dropped off at the school or parish offices. If you have any questions, please contact the parish Finance Office at 816.251.1100.


¨ Lunch Accounts must be current without a negative balance through December 19. Online payments should be made directly into your Sycamore accountIf questions, please contact Mrs. Melissa Wade, at mwade@olpls.org.


¨ ACED Accounts must have November monthly charges paid. Online payments should be made directly into your Sycamore accountIf questions, please contact Mrs. Christy Hugunin, chugunin@olpls.org.

 

OLP CHRISTMAS FAIR

All students will have an opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts for their families at the Christmas Fair on Monday, December 12.

  • Students will be allowed to purchase four gifts for family members living in their household.
  • Students will only need to bring $5 to participate. Please do not send more than $5 per student.
  • Students grades Kindergarten-4th grade should also bring a completed shopping list (linked) with the names of the family members they will be purchasing gifts for. This will help them and the volunteers who will be helping them shop.
  • 8th grade students will be helping younger students shop and will be packaging their gifts for them.


Volunteers Needed

There are still spots open for volunteers to help with set up and to help during the event. Click HERE to sign up.

AUCTION PLANNING MEETING: First planning meeting for the 2023 Auction will be held on Monday, December 12 at 6:00 p.m. in the Donovan Room. All who are interested in helping with the 2023 Auction are welcome to attend. There are many great opportunities to get involved in our school's biggest fundraising event.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Grades K, 3 and 8 will perform a special concert on Wednesday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. OLP’s extra-curricular orchestra, band and ukulele groups will also be sharing their talents that evening. It is sure to bring Christmas Joy to all!

 

PANTHER PARTNERS: OLP appreciates the support from our amazing community! Panther Partners may sign up at any time throughout the school year. On your sponsorship form you can make a general school donation or specify to donate specifically to one or more of our school year events. 



How do I sign up?  You can either fill out the online sponsorship form and email it back to pantherpartners@olplsschool.org OR print and mail it/turn into the school address.  Questions?  Visit our school website for details or email the Panther Partner Committee! 

PTO UPDATES

STAFF CHRISTMAS GIFT: PTO is offering a Christmas Cash gift giving option for staff again this year. This program was created to provide a convenient gifting option to parents when looking to purchase gifts for multiple teachers and staff. PTO uses the donations to provide gifts for OLP teachers and staff. Additionally, PTO supplements your gift to our dedicated staff. When donating, please ensure you put your family name on the donation so we can add your name to the card.

 

SCRIP UPDATE: HOLIDAY SCRIP BONUS! 2 more weeks to win a $10 Gift Card! For every gift card you purchase, no matter the dollar value, e-cards or physical cards, your name will be put into a drawing that many times. Every Friday morning, a name will be drawn and the winner will receive a $10 card of their choice! Win a gift card AND earn money towards next year's tuition!

LOVE COFFEE now available in $10 Gift Cards at 50% Rebate! LAST DAY TO ORDER GIFT CARDS AND RECEIVE THEM BY Dec 16 is DECEMBER 12.

If you have any questions, please contact Regina Jennings, scrip@olpls.org.

 

 

PARISH INFORMATION

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

PRESENTATION ECC NOW HIRING: If you have experience working with young children and would be interested in working close to OLP school the preschool is looking for part-time or full-time staff. If you are interested in finding out more about what we have available you may call Catherine Koob at (816) 251-1140 or email ckoob@olpls.org

APPLY NOW FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR: Applications for the 2023-2024 school year are now open to new and transfer students! The application checklist must be completed (including the HSPT) to be considered for acceptance to St. Michael. Applications before December 31 will have NO cost. Anything after January 1 will cost $20 to apply. Click HERE to apply now!


BASKETBALL MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT: Mark your calendars to join us on January 6 to cheer on both our girls and boys varsity basketball teams. Gather your friends and come experience why you should be a Guardian too! Admission is free for middle school students and siblings!

Friday, January 6, 2023 - 6:30 p.m. Girls Basketball & 8:00 p.m. Boys Basketball 

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