Upcoming Events:
- Parents' Night Out: Friday, January 17th from 5:30-8:30 PM
- MLK Day, No School: Monday, January 20th
- Varsity Boys Basketball v. SACS: Tuesday, January 21st @ 4:30 PM
- End of 2nd Quarter: Wednesday, January 22nd
- OLP Cub Basketball v. St. John's Savage: Wednesday, January 22nd
- Catholic Schools Week Open House/Book Fair: Sunday, January 26th
- Catholic Schools Week: Monday, January 27th-Friday, January 31st
- CSW Book Fair: Monday, January 27th-Friday, January 31st
- CSW Talent Show: Thursday, January 30th
Principal's Post
As if I do not hear my own voice enough, I reached out to CSCOE (Catholic Schools Center of Excellence) and asked for a grant so we could start a podcast here at OLP called, Podcasting with the Principal. And wouldn't you know, they approved! Since then Mr. Colin Blakley and I have released 3 episodes of Podcasting with the Principal and it has been pretty fun...at least for us. Episodes have included interviews with Mr. Blakley (Art Treacher Extraordinaire) Mr. Manahan (Grounds and Building Perfectionist), and segments like "Barkley's Bio" and "Ask the Principal Anything".
It has been a fun platform to allow community stakeholders to engage with the school in a unique way. The goal and mission of the podcast are to continue to interview teachers and staff, discuss the school and coming events, and finally, just to have fun! If you haven't already checked us out you can search "Podcasting with the Principal" on iTunes or Spotify or use the link in the sections below. Also, you can email the podcast at podcastingprincipal@olpmn.org and "Ask the Principal Anything", suggest content, or let us know how you think we could improve.
Thank you for the support and have a wonderful week!
All Orders Due Monday, January 27th!
Podcasting with the Principal
OLP has started its very own podcast, Podcasting with the Principal. Check out Season #1 episodes 1, 2, and 3 by clicking the button below.
You can email the podcast at podcastingprincipal@olpmn.org. Email with content suggestions, questions, interview requests. Thank you for your support!
PNO is from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM on Friday, January 17th. Drop your kids off and enjoy a night out, run some errands, or just re-introduce yourself to the couch! This is a fundraiser for the 8th graders who are preparing for a capstone trip to Chicago in the Spring. We just ask that you give a monetary donation to the 8th graders. Please enter through door #4N. All participants must be potty trained.
MLK Release Day!
Today is the last day to register!!!!
Catholic Schools Week Mass
All students are invited to sing for our Sunday Mass celebrating Catholic Schools Week, regardless of whether you usually sing with the School Mass Choir or not. Please plan to attend rehearsal on January 8, 15, and 22 in the Leo Room (lower level of the church) before school at 7:30 am.
Trivia Night~ Help Needed
Catholic United Catholic Schools Raffle
The Catholic Schools Raffle returns this winter to Our Lady of Peace in Minneapolis, giving you the opportunity to turn $5 into a brand new car or $20,000 in cash while supporting your local Catholic school.
Starting January 17, students from Our Lady of Peace will join students from 89 other schools across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota in selling the $5 tickets. Each ticket purchased gives ticket buyers the opportunity to win a 2020 Buick Encore (or $20,000 in cash), or other great prizes totaling $40,000 in value. Best of all, every penny of every ticket sold stays at Our Lady of Peace thanks to the Raffle’s sole sponsor Catholic United Financial. The St. Paul-based company provides all the prizes and promotion materials for the Raffle at no cost to the participating schools.
Now in its eleventh year, the Catholic Schools Raffle has raised over $8.5 million for Catholic schools in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. This year, Catholic United is challenging the 89 participating schools to collectively raise $1 million during the six-week selling period. To help reach this goal, Our Lady of Peace hopes to sell enough tickets to raise $10,000.00. The money raised allows schools like Our Lady of Peace to provide tuition assistance, update technology systems, or to cover the cost of special learning opportunities like guest speakers and field trips.
Ticket sales begin January 17 and run through March 1. Tickets are only available at participating schools. The Grand Prize drawing ceremony takes place at 11:00 a.m. (CST) on Thursday, March 12 at the Catholic United Financial Home Office in St. Paul, MN. Raffle updates and a full list of participating schools can be found on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/CatholicSchoolsRaffle
Scholarships!
Over the last three years, Our Lady of Peace has awarded close to $500,000 in tuition assistance so that an excellent Catholic education is available to anyone and everyone. Another opportunity for tuition assistance is through the AIM Higher Foundation that helps supports students in preschool through 8th grade.
Find the application details attached below.
Important Enrollment Information!
If you are currently enrolled in Prekindergarten through 7th grade your information, including payment method and payment schedule, has been rolled over automatically for the coming school year. Additionally, on February 1st, you will be charged the $150 Enrollment Fee using your current method of payment. If you need to unenroll your student(s) or put a HOLD on your enrollment status, please use the button below.
If you are currently enrolled in Preschool and are looking to enroll in preschool again, prekindergarten, or kindergarten you have also received an email from TADs with details regarding the enrollment process. I would encourage enrollment sooner than later as spots do fill quickly. If you need to unenroll your student(s) or put a HOLD on your enrollment status, please use the button below.
Finally, this is the time to apply for financial aid! You can apply for financial aid by logging in to your TADs account and filing the necessary paperwork. Financial aid does not roll over year to year as you need to reapply! This is due by February 15th and awards will be communicated by April 1st. If you do not apply for financial aid before February 15th, I cannot guarantee you will receive as much as you would qualify as much of the aid will be allocated already. But please know, OLP is committed to making our excellent Catholic education a viable option for everyone.
Get Your Punch Card
With every FIVE games attended, a student can receive an out-of-uniform pass. These can be punched at both home and away games. If you need another card, please see the office.
The schedule is attached below. Games highlighted are home games. Go Eagles!
New OLP Birthday Tradition
Starting in December students may be out of uniform on their birthday or 1/2 birthday, or the nearest Monday or Friday if the birthday falls on a weekend. Students will be invited to the office to receive a special OLP Eagle Nation pencil. All students who have already celebrated their birthdays this year will be given a pencil and an out-of-uniform coupon.
