LOURDES UPDATE Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School

2001 Clinton Avenue

Coal Township, PA 17866

570-644-0375

SCHOOL NEWS

What’s Happening This Week

December 15th

– December 20th

Sunday, December 15

th Elementary Christmas Program @

2:00 in gym

POT O’Gold Drawing after Christmas

Program

Wednesday, December 18th

Toy Liturgy @ 10:00 am

Pre-K, K & 1st Grade Elementary @

6:30 pm in gym

Friday, December 20th

ACT 80 Day

Elementary Dismiss @ 12:15

High School Dismiss @ 12:30

What’s For Lunch

Cost: Paid $2.50(7-12)

Paid $2.25 (K-8)

Monday, December 16th

Grilled Hot Dog, Baked Beans, Smiley Fries

Corn, Fruit & Milk (Pre-K-12)

Tuesday, December 17th

Chicken Nuggets, Buttered Noodle, Mixed

Vegetables, Fruit & Milk (Pre-K-12)

Wednesday, December 18th

Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Crunchy Corn,

Applesauce, Fruit & Milk (Pre-K-12)

Thursday, December 19th

BBQ on Bun, French Fries, Green Beans, Fruit

& Milk (Pre-K-12)

Friday, December 20th

Cheese Filled Sticks, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit &

Milk (Pre-K-12)

Alternative – Strawberry Uncrustable

Elementary Christmas Programs

The Christmas spirit will be in the air at the annual Elementary Christmas Musicals to be held

Sunday, December 15 at 2:00 for second through sixth grades and Wednesday, December 18 at 6:30 for

Pre-k through first grade. Both programs are in the gym. The children have been practicing for a while

and all the students are essential for a successful production.

Information for 2nd- 6th grade:

Students should report to their classroom by 1:30. The procession into the gym will start at 1:50

so the show can start at 2:00 and conclude by 3:00. Boys should wear a solid color buttoned 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. Bare shoulders must be covered. Black dress pants

with a red or green top would also be acceptable. No jeans or leggings. It is suggested that girls do not

wear heels for safety reasons when walking up and down the stage bleachers. Their school shoes will be

fine.

Sixth graders are the exception to the above paragraph. They will wear their costumes for the

entire show and should report to their classroom no later that 1:10.

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 of this commitment.

Information for Pre-K, K, and first grade

Pre-K and K should report to their classrooms by 6:15. First grade should report by 6:05. Pre - K

should wear their Christmas outfits or nice clothes. No t-shirts or jeans, please. Kindergarten will wear

their gym uniforms. They are portraying the friendly beasts and will be sitting on the floor. First graders

will wear costumes for their characters. The school will provide a costume if necessary. An exception is

the Family Members and Singers. They should wear their Christmas outfits / nice clothes.

It has been my pleasure working with your children for these programs. May the true meaning

of Christmas shine through our shows.

Mrs. Bonny Klinger

THE DATE HAS BEEN ON THE LOURDES UPDATE FOR MORE THAN A MONTH

December Calendar Winners December 1 Sebastian James 754 $25.00

December 2 Kathy Masser 151 $25.00

December 3 Michelle McMurtrie 685 $25.00

December 4 No Winner 789 $25.00

December 5 Kaleen Kovalovich 285 $25.00

December 6 Liz Haag 660 $50.00

December 7 Kaleen Kovalovich 462 $25.00

December 8 Debbie Ritzman 561 $50.00

December 9 Chris Koons 433 $25.00

December 10 Jonathan Pizzoli 176 $25.00

December 11 Lourdes 531 $25.00

December 12 Megan Hasuga 015 $25.00

Girls Basketball Clinic

Sunday, December 15th from 5:30 until 7:15 @ Shamokin

Annex, Girls in grades 2 through 6 are welcomed, this is a free

clinic.

TOYS FOR CHRISTMAS LITURGY

Christmas is a time for caring and sharing. It has been a long

tradition here at Our Lady of Lourdes to share with others, the less

fortunate of our area, through our Toys for Christmas Liturgy. Gift tags

for boys and girls of all ages will be distributed to students in

homerooms on Wednesday, December 4th during homeroom.

Administration, Faculty, and Staff may pick a tag from the containers in

the faculty lounge. Please, pick a tag, purchase a toy, and return it

unwrapped to your homeroom by December 17th. At the Toys for

Christmas Liturgy on Wednesday, December 18th, you will carry your gift

to the Baby Jesus. A representative from the Salvation Army will be

present to receive the gifts and distribute them to the needy in our area.

Anyone else wishing to contribute a new toy is welcome to bring

the gift to Our Lady of Lourdes main office on school days from 8:00 to

3:00. Family & friends are also invited to attend the liturgy.

Your heart will be filled with the real meaning of Christmas Joy in

knowing that your gift will brighten the Christmas of an area child who

may not have received a toy this year.

Thank you and God bless you for your kindness and generosity for

this wonderful cause.

The High School Service Club, moderated by Sister Teresa Catherine,

sponsor this project

IT DOES A HEART GOOD TO HELP OTHERS IN NEED, EPSECIALLY

DURING THE HOLIDAYS

OUR LADY OF LOURDES REGIONAL SCHOOL DECEMBER

Date Day Event/Activity

Monday, December 2nd NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break

Tuesday, December 3rd 1 School Resumes – for grades 7 through 12 NO SCHOOL for Pre-K through 6 – Parent Conferences

Wednesday, December 4th 2 Picture Re-Takes & Santa Pictures Grades Pre-K through 12 Confessions @ 9:00 am Grades 3 through 12

Thursday, December 5th 3 8th Grade Students from St. Josephs’ Visit Poinsettia & Wreath Pick-Up

Friday, December 6th 4 First Friday Adoration Saint Nicholas Day

Monday, December 9th 5

Tuesday, December 10th 6 Faculty Christmas Dinner @ 6:00 pm

Wednesday, December 11th 1 Santa Secret Shop in Cafeteria from 8 till 11

Thursday, December 12th 2

Friday, December 13th 3 High School Chorus Concert @ 7:30 pm in gym

Sunday, December 15th Elementary Christmas Program – Grades 2 through 6 @ 2:00pm in Gym Pot O’Gold Drawing after Christmas Program

Monday, December 16th 4

Tuesday, December 17th 5 ASVAB Testing

Wednesday, December 18th 6-2 Toys Liturgy @ 10:00 am in Gym Pre-K, K & 1st Grades Christmas Show @ 6:30 in Gym

Thursday, December 19th 1

Friday, December 20th 2-5 ACT 80 Day Elementary @ 12:15 – High School at 12:30

Saturday, December 21st Winter Formal – Grades 9 through 12 – Lourdes Cafeteria

Monday, December 23rd to January 3rd

NO SCHOOL – Christmas Break Merry Christmas Happy New Year

Monday, January 6th 3 School Resumes

2019-20 Youth Group

Sunday’s from 5 pm—7 pm

Our Lady of Hope Parish Center

December 22

January 19

February 16

March 29

April 26

May 10 September to December - 9 to 12 graders only

January to May - 8th graders may join us! Please RSVP to SrLWeisglass@hbgdiocese.org or 570-648-4432 by the

Friday before, so we can get a headcount for food. Cost for dinner is $5

per person.

Kielbasa Sale

A Message from Lourdes Development Office

October 10, 2019

Dear Parents and Friends of OLOL Regional School,

Our Lady of Lourdes participates in the Boyer’s Caring and Sharing

Rebate Program. If you shop at Boyer’s Market and do not have a

key tag, we have additional key tags. When you scan the tag at the checkout, our

school will receive 1% cashback on your purchases.

This has been a great support to Lourdes, and we appreciate all those who use

their Lourdes key tags at Boyer’s.

If you need a key tag for you or a family member, please fill in the form below and

we will send it with your child. Additional key tags can also be picked up at the

Tuition Sense Office.

REQUEST FOR BOYER’S KEY TAGS

Return to Development Office via child’s teacher.

Name: _______________________________________

Child’s Name __________________________________

Room ______

Circle the number of Key Tags

needed: 1 or 2

TUITION FOR THE 2019-2020

SCHOOL YEAR

PreK $2950.00

More than one in PreK $100 discount EACH (ie.twins)

Single Elementary Student K-8 $2650.00

Single High School Student Grades 9-12 $4150.00

Multiple Student Family Scholarship

2 Elementary $625

3 Elementary $1250

4 Elementary $1875

2 High School $1075

1HS + 1 Elementary $625

1HS + 2 Elementary $1250

1HS + 3 Elementary $1875

2HS + 1 Elementary $1700

2HS + 2 Elementary $1925

No Discount if Second Child is in Pre-K

FACTS Payment

Please be patient with us concerning your FACTS Tuition Payment.

Information regarding any Scholarships, EITC, Awards or Work Study will be

taken care of before your 1st payment is due. If you do find an error concerning

the amount of Tuition for your child/children, please let me know

through email.

January Monthly $5.00 Calendars I now have the January $5.00 Calendars ready, if

you are interested in either selling or purchasing

the calendars, please come into the Main Office

during the summer school hours – Thank you so

much for your support

Afterschool Care Parents

Fill out information sheet and return before the first day your

child will attend.

Afterschool Care begins on Aug. 20th.

Fee is $8 per child per day. Cash preferred. Payment is due at

end of the week.

Only adults on your information sheet may pick up your child.

Others will have to be cleared by calling you for permission.

Please send a snack daily marked for after school so they don’t

eat it at regular snack.

Please inform your child’s teacher that they will be attending.

If your days change please write a note. Their teacher is

responsible for sending them to Afterschool Care.

In case of emergency you may call or text me at 570-898-0569

or call the school.

Please do not send in expensive electronics. They are not

allowed in the school. Children may keep cell phones in their

bookbag, but will not be permitted to text in school. They may

ask permission to call or text a parent only.

Only G rated movies are permitted in school.

Afterschool Care

2019-2020 Days – Monday through Friday

Hours – 2:30pm-5:00pm

Fee-$8.00 per day per child

Grades Pre K-Grade 6

Payment is due daily or by the end of the week.

Please send a snack daily.

Homework time daily.

NO AFTERSCHOOL CARE ON ACT 80 DAYS.

NO AFTERSCHOOL CARE ON EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS

Contact Mrs. Funk ( mlfunky@hotmail.com )

Afterschool Care Information Sheet Child’s Name ___________________Grade __________

Parent’s Name__________________________________ Days Attending_____________ Pick up time _________ Contact Numbers

Home ___________________ Work ___________________ Cell Phone ________________ Emergency Contact __________________________________ Allergies ___________________________ Special Instructions ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ People authorized to pick up my child: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School

Biomedical Science Program

Application Process

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School Biomedical Science Program Mission Statement: The mission of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Biomedical Science Program is to cultivate students’ intrinsic motivation in the learning environment, to prepare students with an excellent foundation in the natural sciences, and to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and skills necessary to enter undergraduate programs in biomedical, healthcare fields and beyond.

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School Biomedical Science Core Values:

We have a passion for: LEARNING

EXPLORATION ACCOUNTABILITY

CREATIVITY & INNOVATION CRITICAL THINKING

COMMUNITY INTEGRITY

EXCELLENCE

The Biomedical Science Program Application is available. The application deadline is Friday May 10, 2019.

Please be sure to gather all necessary information PRIOR to completing this application. It is recommended that students have your essay prepared PRIOR to filling out the application. In the essay students are to explain why they would like to be in the Biomedical Sciences Program. Include goals, interests, and why the applicant anticipates being successful in the Biomedical Science Program.

The parent/guardian of the applicant must provide their endorsement at the conclusion of the application.

Announcements of acceptance into the Biomed program will be made in May.

To access the form: https://forms.gle/6CbKGXYudrqfwqdA6

Contact: Amy Polites Feese, RDN, LDN

OLOL Biomedical Science Program Coordinator

mrsfeese203@gmail.com

Extracurricular Activities

From the Students Handbook – Extracurricular Activities: If a student

arrives at school after 9 am without a doctor ‘s note or a pre-approved

excuse issued by the Principal, the student will be ineligible to

participate in any school extracurricular activities on that day. By

extension, students who leave the building or school grounds before the

usual end of school day are also ineligible to participate in any school

extracurricular activities on that day.

This year, our school will be participating in the BoxTops for education

program. My name is Amanda Rumberger. I'm thrilled to be the Boxtop

coordinator for Our Lady of Lourdes. Clipping Boxtops is an easy way

to help our school to buy its needs. Boxtops are each worth 10 cents and

they quickly add up to real cash for our school. This school year, our

school's earning goal is $1000.00.

To help our school, just look for pink Boxtops on products, clip

them, and send them to school. For more information on the Boxtops

products for education program, including a list of participating

products and our school's progress, visit www.BTFE.com. Be sure to

become a member to receive exclusive coupons and recipes and learn

about extra ways for our school to earn.

I hope you're excited with everything we can do with this year with

Boxtops! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me

at, 570-4923102 or amandarumberger@yahoo.com. I'm here to make

our school's Boxtops for education program a huge success this year.

Thanks for Your Help!

Amanda Rumberger

Lourdes Cafeteria

The cafeteria is looking for substitutes and volunteers

during the student’s lunches. If you are interested please

stop by the main office for clearance information.

Reporting Procedures

The following procedures are followed at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional

School if any threat is made verbally or on the internet by a student:

1. Parents/Guardian is called.

2. Student is suspended until the student has seen a mental health

professional.

3. The student may return to school with a note from the mental

health professional that states the student is not a threat to

themselves or anyone else.

4. The police are notified.

5. Children and Youth are notified.

6. The Diocese of Harrisburg is called and informed.

Tuition Sense

Just a reminder to purchase your tuition sense for all your

needs. Send in all the information with your child and the gift

cards will be sent home with him/her! Any questions, please call

Mrs. Bucanelli @ 570-644-0375 ext.116

CODE OF CHRISTIAN CONDUCT

The Catholic Church and this Catholic School recognize parents as the primary

educators of their children and that the education of students is a partnership

between parents and the school. The students' interest in receiving a quality,

morally based education can be served if students, parents and school officials

work together. Our school is committed to providing an environment that

educates, nurtures, and supports students according to the basic Christian

principles of charity and love of neighbor. Everyone involved in the development

of children and youth— parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, family and

friends—is expected to behave in accordance with these principles.

It shall be an express condition of enrollment that the students behave in a manner,

both on and off campus that is consistent with the Christian principles of the

school. These principles include, but are not limited to, the policies, principles or

procedures set forth in our school’s handbooks.

It shall also be expected that the parents/guardians of a student follow the standards

of conduct that are consistent with the Christian principles of the school. These

principles include, but are not limited to the policies, principles or procedures set

forth in our school’s handbooks.

Our codes of conduct for members of our school community were developed to

promote a learning environment based on reverence, respect, discipline,

responsibility and excellence. As a partnership, we all need to understand the

importance of a good working relationship.

In most cases, differences can be resolved. In some rare instances, however, if, in

the opinion of the administration, the partnership is irretrievably broken because of

the severe nature of the conduct, the school reserves the right to disenroll a family.

The purpose of this policy then is to provide a reminder to all members of the

community of the expected conduct, so that we may continue to thrive, progress

and achieve in an atmosphere of mutual understanding and respect.

Our Christian principles provide that all members of our school community:

Work courteously and cooperatively with the school to assist the student in

meeting the school’s academic, moral, and behavioral expectations

Communicate and respectfully express concerns about the school operation

and its personnel in a constructive and Christian manner within an

appropriate setting

In order to support a Christian and safe school environment, the following

behaviors are inconsistent with the Christian principles of the school and,

therefore, are unacceptable:

Physically or verbally intimidating a member of the school community

Defamatory, offensive or derogatory comments regarding the school or any

of the students/parent/staff at the school on any social media sites (Any

concerns are to be addressed through the appropriate channels)

Abusive and/ or threatening electronic, written or verbal communication

Disruptive behavior which interferes or threatens to interfere with the

operation of the classroom, office, or any other area of the school property

Tuition Sense

Tuition Sense is a merchandise certificate program that provides

families the opportunity to earn credit toward tuition at Lourdes

Regional School.

By participating in the program the child can receive 3% credit toward

tuition for every dollar of certificates purchased.

There is no "out of pocket cost". When you purchase certificates you

receive "dollar for dollar" exchange.

The ideal situation is to have parents, extended family members, friends,

and neighbors purchase certificates designating your child to receive the

credit.

The tuition sense office carries a variety of different local stores and

many national brand stores. You can also place special orders for

other national brands.

Do you purchase online? We have a variety of different gift cards

which you can use; such as Amazon, Nook by Barnes & Noble,

Zappos, iTunes and many more to choose from.

It makes "cents" when you use Tuition Sense.

Any local stores wishing to participate in the program can call the

Tuition Sense office 644-0375 (Ext 116)

Hours are: Every day school is open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Important Reminders When entering the building, please, report to the Main Office. No one

may go to a classroom without the Principal’s permission.

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

Important Information

Please visit the Lourdes Website @ www.lourdes.k12.pa.us for

important information concerning the first week of school along with

other news. We would like to at some point have all communications go

through either the email and or website.

Lourdes 80/20 Winner

PENNY79 - $707.00 – No City Listed

Lourdes 80/20 Specials

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 #

GRADES PK-6: PLEASE CALL EXTENSION #2

BOX TOPS, MOO MONEY, AND EMPTY CARTRIDGES

(INKJET OR TONER) MAY BE DROPPED OFF IN THE MAIN

OFFICE.