Principal’s Corner
But Mary was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.” Luke 1:29-30
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We have only three weeks left for the first semester of this school year. It has been very busy and eventful, and the second semester doesn’t look as if it is going to be any different.
The month of December is going to be quite busy with the finishing of units, taking of tests and exams, and preparing for the Christmas Program. This will mean a mixture of stress and excitement for students, you, and the teachers.
December 3 begins our book fair and runs through the 9th. On the opening of the book fair we will have a special treat. Author Mr. Tim Champlin, the grandfather of two of our students, will have his new book Tom Sawyer and the Ghosts of Summer available. He will be at the library from 11:30 until 2:30 to sign copies for buyers. If you wish to purchase one and cannot be here, you may send in your request with $10. All proceeds are benefiting the 8th grade trip to Tybee Island.
December 3rd is also the Home and School sponsored Evening with Santa. This is always a great event for the children. Preceding this will be the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry in the PLC. Look for more information in the Fanfare.
December is also a time when we all become involved with service to others. Our month begins with “Hats on Day” sponsored by our sixth graders in honor of their fellow student Amanda Swartout. This is our second year to be involved with this nationwide fundraiser for “The Foundation for Children with Cancer”; it was introduced to OLPH by Mrs. Miller last year.
As in the past several years, we are again working with Catholic Charities collecting items from our “Giving Trees” for eight families in need. There are still ornaments on the trees to be taken. The gifts need to be brought to the school by December 10th.
Finally, we have another $1 out of uniform this month to benefit one of our grade levels. This has been such a huge success; thank you for your child’s participation. This month’s event will take place Wednesday, December 15. The grade level will be announced that Monday.
December 8th is the feast of the Immaculate Conception and a Holy Day of Obligation. We will have an all school mass that morning. Join us if you can.
Our annual Christmas program will be Thursday, December 16th. For those of you who are new at OLPH, this school wide program has been in existence almost as long as the school has, and it gets better every year. I encourage all students and families to be in attendance that evening. This tradition will get everyone in a holiday mood.
The end of the nine weeks is December 17, and it is also the last day of school before the Christmas break. The students will return on January 5th. All of us at OLPH wish all of you a wonderful and blessed Christmas and New Year.
God Bless,
Jeri McInturff