OLP WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 

November Lunch Calendar

OLP School Calendar

Sycamore School

VOLUNTEERING:

Are you planning to coach an OLP sport or are you interested in helping with the Parents on Patrol program? All volunteers who work with children in the Diocese must take part in Virtus training. Please visit the links below to see a schedule of upcoming trainings. Some are available by Zoom. If you have any questions please contact the school office.

PICTURE RETAKE ORDERS: If your student took school pictures on re-take day, the deadline to order with free shipping to school is Thursday, November 10.

PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT: An Introduction to Parenting the Love and Logic Way

Thursday, November 17; 6:30 p.m. - OLP Auditorium

Love and Logic is a parenting philosophy, including behavior management strategies, created by the Love and Logic Institute. This workshop provides an introduction to Love and Logic and effective strategies for managing common behavior issues. Specifically, you will learn how to put an end to arguing, whining and manipulation and a simple four step process for raising responsible kids. This workshop is for parents with kids of all ages!

Kerri Gray is a licensed mental health professional with 29 years of experience in helping individuals, families and organizations thrive. She has facilitated hundreds of classes, workshops and webinars for adults on parenting, behavior management and youth mental health and wellness. She facilitates workshops for students K-12 on bullying prevention and enhancing mental health by teaching stress management and resiliency practices. Kerri is described as a knowledgeable, dynamic speaker who engages audiences of all ages.  

SPECIAL PERSON'S DAY:

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR: Scholastic Book Fair is coming to OLP! The fair will be held in the Donovan Room. Volunteers will be needed, please check the weekly newsletters for a sign-up later this month. 

Fair Schedule:

Tuesday, November 29, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

      **Dress as Your FAVORITE Book Character** (follow Dress Code, no weapons or scary characters)

Wednesday, November 30, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 1, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Help is needed at the upcoming Scholastic Book Fair. If you can spare an hour or two to help students find just the right book and assist with checkout please sign up here.

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! 

SCRIP UPDATE: HOLIDAY SCRIP BONUS! ​Now through December 16th SCRIP will have a weekly Gift Card Contest! 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! You will have 7 weeks of chances to win!

Win a gift card AND be done Christmas shopping AND earn money towards next year's tuition!

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

FAMILY BOWLING NIGHT:

OLP's PTO is hosting a FREE Family Bowling Night for Saturday, November 12th. Please sign up OLP students only at this time. Starting on Thursday, we will open the sign-up to OLP parents & families if slots are still open.

You can sign up here:

Early Session (4:30-6:30):

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0948afa62aa1fb6-family

Late Session (7:15-9:15) 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0948afa62aa1fb6-family1

OLP Archery Club - Registration Now Open!

Enrollment for the 2022-23 OLP Archery Team is open! Students grades 4th-8th are eligible to participate. Check out the Archery webpage for details and to access the registration form.



PARTNERS IN FAITH: Click the link to access the November Partners in Faith. This newsletter is presented by Jo Engert, Director of Children’s Faith Formation at Our Lady of the Presentation Parish, with helpful information to help children grow in their Catholic faith. The publication is presented in both English and Spanish. 

FALL PARISH EVENTS

• Every Thursday evening, 6:30-7:30 pm Men's Faith Sharing
• Friday, November 11, 7-9 pm: Wine and Jesus Adult Trivia Night
• Monday, November 14: 6:30 pm Movie Night
• Wednesday, December 7, 6:30 pm: Advent Reflection with Immaculee Ilibagzia

Fall Play – Sense and Sensibility – Nov 10, 11, 12

Experience the St. Michael Theater Production of Sense and Sensibility in the SMA Gym. Performance dates are November 10 – 12 at 7:00 p.m. each night.

Tickets are required through onthestage.com/smatheatre



Financial Information Night – Nov 14

Joe Arnone, Vice President of Operations at St. Michael, will facilitate a Financial Information Night for all future and current SMA families. It will be an evening dedicated to your questions about the cost and financial options associated with tuition at St. Michael. This event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at St. Michael on Monday, November 14, 2022. No registration needed.

High School Placement Test – Dec 3

Current 8th graders applying for the 9th grade are required to take the High School Placement Test (HSPT). A student will not be considered for acceptance until test results are returned. It is recommended the test be taken at the December 3rd test date to advance the admission process sooner. There is an alternative test date on January 21, 2023. The HSPT helps us determine the appropriate class placement as a student at St. Michael. There is a $25 fee to take the test.

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