Principal's Corner
November 2013
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The first quarter is over, and it was quite a busy and eventful period. We are now into the second quarter which I suspect will go as fast, if not faster, that the first. November started out today with our celebration of All Saints Day. Our first through fourth grade students, who dressed as saints, put smiles on all of our faces. Today's all school mass got our day started in a wonderful spirit. I want to repeat what I have stated many times?if you have never joined us for an all school mass on Friday mornings, you need to try to attend one. I promise you will enjoy it and feel good all day long.
The eighth grade is holding a Yard Sale on campus November 9th. They are taking donations for this on the 8th; you may take your items to the stage in the gym. Receipts can be given for your donations for tax purposes.
If you recall, we had a Home and School meeting scheduled for October with a guest speaker on internet safety. We
had to postpone that meeting because the speaker works for the
government (FBI) and was not able to address us during the furlough. The meeting has now been rescheduled; it will be held on the 13th of this month. There
will be babysitting, and the class which has the highest percentage of
parents attending the meeting will receive a Hungry Howie pizza party. This should be a very informative and interesting meeting; so, please plan to join us.
Every year, OLPH helps Catholic Charities with their Thanksgiving Food Drive. Every grade level is asked to donate a food item for this drive. The lists are posted on the doors of the classrooms as well as in the office. We are sending out information on this in our Friday Fanfares, and it is posted on our website. Please help us help a family enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.
Mrs. Curtiss always makes a wonderful Thanksgiving lunch for us and invites parents to attend. This year it is being held on November 21st. It will cost $5 for visiting adults and $3 for visiting children. It does not cost extra for our students. This is important: Reservations MUST be in by November 18th. This is a huge undertaking for the cafeteria staff, and they must have numbers in advance to be adequately prepared. In
the past we have had hurt feelings because people would show up and
they could not eat due to no reservations; or, reservations were called
in after the deadline, and we would have to refuse them. Therefore, if you know you wish to join your student for lunch on November 21st, PLEASE call in your reservation now. We will NOT take reservations after the 18th.
November 15th is an in-service for the teachers of all three Chattanooga Catholic Schools. Therefore, there will be no school for the students.
ChattiGras is February 15th, and tickets are now on sale. We encourage all of you to join us in this event for a wonderful time and cause. ChattiGras benefits the three schools: OLPH, St. Jude, and Notre Dame. You will be receiving a lot of information on this through several communications. Any questions or information you have regarding ChattiGras can be addressed to Mrs. West at cwest@catholicweb.com.
The faculty and staff of OLPH wish all of you a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving Holiday.
God bless,
Jeri McInturff