Good Afternoon Eagle Nation!
There's a lot of exciting things happening at OLP these days, and it was impossible to limit this week's update to only three, so please forgive me in advance.
1) Thank you for bringing the joy!
What's New: To date, our families have stepped up and shown an overwhelming level of support for our faculty and staff by raising over $1,000 to fund the Friday Joy Cart. This guarantees this small token of gratitude will be able to continue on for the entire school year.
Why it's important: We cannot praise our teachers enough for the selfless work that they do, day-in and day-out, to keep our students safe while continuing to provide an exceptional education. Last week, when I went off-script and asked our families pitch in to help keep our Friday Joy Cart (coffee, donuts, fruit, etc.) afloat, I was amazed at the response. Thank you for supporting our teachers!
What's next: Happy teachers = happy students.
Why it's important: We cannot praise our teachers enough for the selfless work that they do, day-in and day-out, to keep our students safe while continuing to provide an exceptional education. Last week, when I went off-script and asked our families pitch in to help keep our Friday Joy Cart (coffee, donuts, fruit, etc.) afloat, I was amazed at the response. Thank you for supporting our teachers!
What's next: Happy teachers = happy students.
2) Virtual & Pre-Recorded Curriculum Night
What's New: Like most in-person gatherings, this year's Curriculum Night (previously scheduled for this Thursday, 9/24) will be held virtually, and via pre-recorded videos, which you can review at your convenience.
Why it's important: Curriculum night gives our staff the opportunity to provide parents a glimpse into the coursework our students will be pursuing this academic year. This year, our teachers have created short videos of the content they would have provided in-person, and these videos have been posted to a dedicated website for you to view at a time convenient for you.
What's next: Watch for an "invitation" to Curriculum Night to appear in your inbox tomorrow, with directions on how to view the material created for you. I ask that you take the time to view the brief presentation created by your student's teacher, and reach out with any questions or concerns.
Why it's important: Curriculum night gives our staff the opportunity to provide parents a glimpse into the coursework our students will be pursuing this academic year. This year, our teachers have created short videos of the content they would have provided in-person, and these videos have been posted to a dedicated website for you to view at a time convenient for you.
What's next: Watch for an "invitation" to Curriculum Night to appear in your inbox tomorrow, with directions on how to view the material created for you. I ask that you take the time to view the brief presentation created by your student's teacher, and reach out with any questions or concerns.
3) No School Wednesday, 10/14
What's New: There will be no school on Wednesday, October 14th to allow adequate time for scheduling fall conferences.
Why it's important: Fall conferences will be held virtually (via Zoom) the week of October 12th. The link to register for a timeslot with your child's teacher will be coming shortly (via SignUpGenius). Given the additional logistics that accompany online meetings, along with our increased enrollment, in order to ensure all families are provided with enough time, as well as protecting the mental health & well-being of our teachers, we have decided to utilize Wednesday the 14th for conferences.
What's next: Watch for an "invitation" to Fall Conferences coming soon, and be sure to reserve the time slot that works best for you.
Why it's important: Fall conferences will be held virtually (via Zoom) the week of October 12th. The link to register for a timeslot with your child's teacher will be coming shortly (via SignUpGenius). Given the additional logistics that accompany online meetings, along with our increased enrollment, in order to ensure all families are provided with enough time, as well as protecting the mental health & well-being of our teachers, we have decided to utilize Wednesday the 14th for conferences.
What's next: Watch for an "invitation" to Fall Conferences coming soon, and be sure to reserve the time slot that works best for you.
4) Picture Day is Thursday, 10/8
What's New: Just a friendly reminder that Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, 10/8. Students may be out of uniform and dress their best for picture day.
Why it's important: Representatives from LifeTouch will be on-campus, Thursday, 10/8 to safely allow us to continue this important school year tradition. (If interested, you can view their updated safety protocols here.) Students will be called down to the gymnasium by class, to ensure all Pandemic Preparedness & Response Plan (PPRP) protocols are adhered to. All students will have their picture taken, and directions on how to access photos and place orders directly through LifeTouch for prints will follow shortly thereafter.
Why it's important: Representatives from LifeTouch will be on-campus, Thursday, 10/8 to safely allow us to continue this important school year tradition. (If interested, you can view their updated safety protocols here.) Students will be called down to the gymnasium by class, to ensure all Pandemic Preparedness & Response Plan (PPRP) protocols are adhered to. All students will have their picture taken, and directions on how to access photos and place orders directly through LifeTouch for prints will follow shortly thereafter.
What's next: If you would like to order pictures in advance, you can visit mylifetouch.com and enter in our Picture Day ID: EVTVT7GPS.
5) Strategies for Raising Resilient Children Webinar Opportunity
What's New: Dr. Jules Nolan will be hosting two upcoming webinars on the topic of "Strategies for Raising Resilient Children".
Why it's important: Dr. Jules is a school Psychologist from Phoenix School Counseling, which provides counseling and assessment services to schools in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas, including Our Lady of Peace. As October is Mental Health Awareness Month, and these have been challenging times for teachers, students AND parents, we are excited to offer this unique opportunity to hear Dr. Jules focus on parenting strategies that build child and adolescent resilience and includes alternative strategies to parenting missteps. Parents will leave with concrete strategies to build their own resilience and that of their children.
What's next: Register for one of the two available sessions here.
Why it's important: Dr. Jules is a school Psychologist from Phoenix School Counseling, which provides counseling and assessment services to schools in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas, including Our Lady of Peace. As October is Mental Health Awareness Month, and these have been challenging times for teachers, students AND parents, we are excited to offer this unique opportunity to hear Dr. Jules focus on parenting strategies that build child and adolescent resilience and includes alternative strategies to parenting missteps. Parents will leave with concrete strategies to build their own resilience and that of their children.
What's next: Register for one of the two available sessions here.
6) Marathon Update: VIP Parking & GameDay Gear Challenges are up for grabs!
What's New: Only a few short hours remain for the first two donation challenges for the 2020 OLP Marathon which expire at 5:00 pm tomorrow.
Why it's important: Interested in skipping afternoon carline for the remainder of the school year? Want to see Mr. Berry wear your favorite NFL team gameday gear on Friday? Be sure and get your pledges in early! At time of press, both of these contests are incredibly close.
What's next: Learn more about the OLP Marathon and make your donation today.
Why it's important: Interested in skipping afternoon carline for the remainder of the school year? Want to see Mr. Berry wear your favorite NFL team gameday gear on Friday? Be sure and get your pledges in early! At time of press, both of these contests are incredibly close.
What's next: Learn more about the OLP Marathon and make your donation today.
