Good Afternoon Eagle Nation!
Here are the THREE things you need to know from the desk of Mr. Berry.
1) No School This Friday
What's New: There is no school this Friday, 11/6. Teachers will have an in-service day and will be on campus, but no in-person or virtual instruction will be held.
Why it's Important: With this stretch of unseasonably beautiful weather, Friday provides the perfect opportunity to get out and enjoy the sunshine.
What's Next: While tomorrow is the last day of school this week, please note students will still be expected to be in uniform.
Why it's Important: With this stretch of unseasonably beautiful weather, Friday provides the perfect opportunity to get out and enjoy the sunshine.
What's Next: While tomorrow is the last day of school this week, please note students will still be expected to be in uniform.
2) OLP Took 2nd in Ofrenda Competition
What's New: OLP took second place and won a $750 grant from the Catholic Schools Centers for Excellence (CSCOE) with their Ofrenda, currently on display outside of the school office (and pictured above).
Why it's Important: An Ofrenda is a home altar with a collection of objects placed on a ritual display during the annual and traditionally Mexican Dia de Muertos celebration. Students (under the direction of OLP Spanish teacher, Suzanne Garcia) were asked to bring in photos of deceased family members and friends, to add to the Ofrenda over the days leading up to November 1st. OLP placed second out of 17 area Catholic schools.
Why it's Important: An Ofrenda is a home altar with a collection of objects placed on a ritual display during the annual and traditionally Mexican Dia de Muertos celebration. Students (under the direction of OLP Spanish teacher, Suzanne Garcia) were asked to bring in photos of deceased family members and friends, to add to the Ofrenda over the days leading up to November 1st. OLP placed second out of 17 area Catholic schools.
What's Next: The grant will be used to further advance the OLP Spanish program. Congrats to Mrs. Garcia, and everyone who participated in this beautiful display.
3) The 2nd OLP Annual Pumpkin Patch was a smashing success
What's New: Despite a global pandemic, the snowiest October on record and unseasonably cold temperatures, the 2nd Annual OLP Pumpkin Patch sold out of inventory a day early and raised over $5,000.
Why it's Important: The odds were clearly stacked against this year's patch, but thanks to a committed group of volunteers who spent many a cold evening on the front lawn facing 54th Street, their hard work paid off. The driving force behind this annual tradition has been fostering a sense of community between our school, our church and the surrounding families in our neighborhood. In a time when many of our favorite seasonal celebrations have been canceled or downsized, OLP was able to adopt appropriate safety measures AND double the number of pumpkins sold.
What's Next: If you see Charlie Allen, Bridget Voge, Anne Peterson, Katie (& Colin) Blakely, or Jill Swarthout, along with all of the other volunteers who helped by covering a shift or promoting the event around the community, please be sure to congratulate them on their tremendous accomplishment.
Fly High!
Paul Berry
Principal