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LOURDES UPDATE
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School
2001 Clinton Avenue
Coal Township, PA 17866
570-644-0375
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
November 22nd – December 2nd
Sunday, November 23rd
District Band Auditions
Monday, November 24th
Picture Retakes & Santa Pictures
Tuesday, November 25th
ACT 80 Day
Elementary Dismiss @ 12:15
High School @ 12:30
Happy Thanksgiving
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
Thursday, November 26th
Friday, November 27th
Monday, December 1st
NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, December 2nd
School Resumes
Opening of Middle States @ 5:00 pm
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH:
Monday, November 24th
Tuesday, November 25th
Wednesday, November 26th
Thursday, November 27th
Friday, November 28th
Ham & Cheese Hoagie, Lettuce & Tomato, Mixed
Vegetables, Assorted Fruit & Milk (Pre-K-12)
Hot Dog on Bun, French Fries, Baked Beans,
Assorted Fruit & Milk (Pre-K-12)
NO SCHOOL
Happy Thanksgiving
NO SCHOOL
SCHOOL NEWS
NO Afterschool Care on Wednesday
December 3rd due to Middlestates Meeting
Important Reminders
When entering the building, please, report to the Main Office. No one
may go to a classroom without the Principal’s permission.
POT O’ GOLD TICKETS
Pot O’ Gold Tickets are now available to sell, the Elementary Students
did receive them and the High School Students will receive them next
week. Each family will receive 10 tickets, if you would like to purchase
and/or sell more please contact the Main Office at 570-644-0375 ext
110.
Lunch Envelopes
Due to the Holiday Break, please have lunch money for week of
December 2nd in on Monday November 25th.
Buses
Parents when picking up your child from school, please, do not block the
area where the buses park to pick-up and drop-off students. Do not
block Jackson Street (side street of school) bus pick-up & drop off. This
entrance is for Bus 23 & physically disabled students only.
Parent Portal
The parent portal for the high school students is all ready to go, if you
are experiencing any problems please contact Mrs. Masser @ the Main
Office – 570-644-0375
Changes to December Calendar
December 2nd to 5th – Middle States Visit
December 5th – Early Dismissal Pre-K through 12
December 8th – Immaculate Conception Liturgy @ 10:00 am
December 15th – Parent Conferences - No School for Students in Grades
Pre-K-6
Blood Mobile Drive
Tuition Sense Program
Elementary Christmas Musical Information
Once again it’s time for our annual Christmas programs. The second, third,
fourth, fifth, and sixth grade program will be held Sunday afternoon, December 14
at 2:00 PM in the gymnatorium. The pre-k, kindergarten and first grade program
is scheduled for Friday evening, December 19 at 6:30 PM in the gymnatorium. The
children have been practicing since the end of October for these events. Their
attendance is essential for a successful production.
For the Sunday 2nd-6th grade program students should report to their
classrooms by 1:30. The procession into the gym will start at 1:50 so the show can
start at 2:00 and conclude before 3:00. Boys should wear a solid color dress shirt
with a tie. Suit coats, sweaters, and vests can get very warm under the lights and
are not suggested for that reason. Girls should wear appropriate Christmas attire.
Dresses / skirts should be at least knee length. Tops / dresses should not be too
revealing. Spaghetti straps must be covered. Black dress pants with a red or green
top would also be acceptable. It is suggested that girls do not wear heels because
of the safety factor of walking up and down the stage bleachers. Their school shoes
would be fine. Sixth graders are the exception to the above criteria. They will
wear their costumes for the entire show and should report to their classroom no
later than 1:10. Most of their costumes will be provided. It is imperative that all
students attend this program as attendance could influence their grade.
Participation at an athletic event is not an approved excuse. The date was
announced when we started practice and students were told to inform their
coaches about this commitment.
For the Friday evening pre-k – first grade program students should report to
their homerooms by 6:00 PM. We will be processing in at 6:25. The elementary
students will be presenting “The Living Creche”. This will be an interactive event
so be prepared to sing some traditional carols. First graders will have the main
parts and most will be wearing provided costumes. Students who are portraying
family members of today should wear appropriate Christmas attire. Kindergarten
students will be portraying “The Friendly Beasts”. Animal headpieces will be
provided with students wearing their gym uniforms and sneakers (no light–up
ones). Pre-K students should wear appropriate Christmas attire. Please refer to
the second paragraph above for appropriate Christmas attire. The entire program
will be approximately 35 minutes.
It has been my pleasure working with your children on these productions.
May the true meaning of Christmas be seen and heard through them.
Thank you!
Mrs. Bonny Klinger
Christmas Programs
High School Chorus Christmas concert will be held on Tuesday evening,
December 9th @ 6:30 in gym.
Elementary Christmas program for Grades 2 - 6 will be Sunday
afternoon, December 14 at 2:00.
Elementary Christmas program for Pre-K, K, and First Grade will be
Friday evening, December 19 at 6:30.
Activity Fee
Just to clarify the $35.00 Fee which was added to your Tuition
Statement. This $35.00 fee is an Activity Fee which will defray the costs
of activities, programs, and supplies for each student. The students
WILL NOT be charged for any supplies through the teachers. If you
have any other questions concerning this fee, please call Kathy at 6440375 ext. 110.
Athletic Passes
Season Passes are now on sale in the Business Office. Price is $40.00.
Dates to Remember
Mark your calendars
Wednesday, December 3rd
Thursday, December 4th
Friday, December 5th
Saturday, December 6th
Monday, December 8th
Tuesday, December 9th
Wednesday, December 10th
Thursday, December 11th
Friday, December 12th
Saturday, December 13th
Sunday, December 14th
Middle States Visit
Wreath & Poinsettia Pick-Up
Middle States Visit
First Friday Adoration
ACT 80 Day
Progress Reports Grades 7 - 12
SAT I and II
Immaculate Conception Mass @
10:00 am in Gym
Tree of Life Activity
High School Chorus Christmas
Concert @ 6:30 in Gym
Saint Nicholas Visit @ 9:00 am
Secret Santa Workshop
Grades Pre-K through 2
Book Fair
Secret Santa Workshop Grades 3-6
Snowball Dance @ 7:00
POT O’GOLD Drawing
Elementary Christmas Show @ 2:00
Afterschool Care
2014 – 2015
Days – Monday through Friday
Hours – 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Fee - $5.00 per day per child
Grades PreK – Grade 6
Payment is due daily or by the end of the week.
Please send a snack each day.
Homework help is available.
NO AFTERSCHOOL CARE ON ACT 80 DAYS.
NO AFTERSCHOOL CARE ON EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS.
If you are interested, please see Mrs. Funk in Room 101
for additional information.
Cafeteria Help
Lourdes Cafeteria is looking for substitute employees for this school
year. Employees are required to have clearances. If interested, please,
contact Mrs. Kathy Holleran at 570-644-0375 ext. 126 or email Mrs.
Holleran @ [email protected].
Softball Coaches
Coach Klembara is in need of Junior High and/or High School Softball
coaches. If interested, please, contact Coach at 570-644-0375 ext 114.
Drop Off Procedure
For the 2014/15 school year, new Fire Lane – No Parking signs have
been posted in front of the school. After consulting with fire and police
personnel, it was decided to follow this course of action for safety
concerns. Parents may stop their vehicles and drop children off, but they
are not to exit the vehicle to bring them into school. Pre-kindergarten
and Kindergarten students will enter through the gymnasium where they
will be escorted to their classrooms by their teachers or aides. Please,
follow these directions.
Community Aid Clothing Bin
We are pleased to inform you that we now have a Community Aid
Clothing Collection Bin here at Lourdes. It is located to the far right as
you enter the parking lot. Community Aid is a faith-based non-profit
registered charity with the primary purpose of raising funds for
distribution to non-profit charitable organizations. We will be paid by
the pound for everything we collect here at Lourdes. You may bring the
following items: clothing, shoes, blankets, bedding, linens, accessories
(belts, scarves, hats),and draperies. They do not want any household
"hard" items such as lamps or coffee makers. Just soft items, shoes, and
accessories. They sell the donated clothing in their thrift stores located
on the strip in Selinsgrove (the old Value City building) and
Mechanicsburg. All items will be sold at the most affordable price to
allow our neighbors a place where they can shop for their families. We
will also be receiving some clothing vouchers after the first quarter to
issue to those who need a "helping hand." If you are in need, please let
us know. The bins will be serviced regularly as we do not want them to
get overloaded. Start cleaning out your closets and dropping off your
unwanted goods as soon as possible. Thank you for your support of
Lourdes Regional School!
Sincerely,
Jacqueline O. Kerris
Director of Development
Lourdes 80/20 Winner
Miss Kate – $2031.00 - Shamokin
80/20 Special
Jingle Bells – December 18th – 3 for 1
FRIENDLY REMINDERS:
YELLOW LINED PARKING SPACES ARE DESIGNATED
TEACHER SPACES. WHEN VISITING THE SCHOOL, KINDLY
REFRAIN FROM PARKING IN THOSE AREAS.
ALL VISITORS MUST REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE MAIN
OFFICE. PLEASE DO NOT GO TO YOUR CHILD’S
CLASSROOM.
IF YOUR CHILD WILL BE LEAVING EARLY FOR AN
APPOINTMENT, A NOTE MUST BE GIVEN IN ADVANCE TO
HIS/HER HOMEROOM TEACHER (GRADES PK-6) OR TO
THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE (GRADES 7-12).
ABSENTEE CALLS
HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE: PLEASE CALL EXTENSION
#2
GRADES PK-6: PLEASE CALL EXTENSION #111
BOX TOPS, MOO MONEY, AND EMPTY CARTRIDGES
(INKJET OR TONER) MAY BE DROPPED OFF IN THE MAIN
OFFICE.