CONGRATULATIONS to our participants in the
Governor's Cup Kentucky Association for Academic Competition
2010 Middle Grades District
Runners-Up
ALSO
Sportsmanship Award
2010 District
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The 2010 Governor's Cup qualifiers
MATH
Blake Merkley, Mitchell Smith, Jordan Weiter
SCIENCE
Max Brown, Jared Manning, Blake Merkley
ARTS and HUMANITIES
Patrick Malone, Daniel McCarthy, Sydney Stansbury
LANGUAGE ARTS
Daniel Mc Carthy, Jess Micciche, Madeline Pierce
SOCIAL STUDIES
Will Hellman, Jared Manning, Max Brown
COMPOSITION
Sydney Stansbury
FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVING
Samantha Beavin, Jess Micciche, Clare Hagan, Erin Ford
Alternate: Blake Menchaca
QUICK RECALL
Blake Merkley, Clare Hagan, Will Hellman, Nathan Larch, Daniel McCarthy
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If school is closed or if classes are to begin later than usual because of weather conditions or any other extraordinary reason, an announcement will be made over the local radio and TV stations. Our Lady of Lourdes abides by the Archdiocesan weather decisions. If a late opening due to inclement weather is announced, school begins at 10:00am. The school cafeteria opens at 9:30am for early arrivals. If weather conditions require an early dismissal, school will end at 1:00pm.
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Cantor Club Christmas Tour 2009
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An opportunity of a Lifetime in Our Nations Capitol
During this season of many blessings my Christmas gift came early this year. I (along with 90+ or so others) was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to help decorate the White House for the holidays. It was a once in a lifetime event that I will never forget.
I spent two days in the company of very talented, nationally recognized artisans, designers and florists. It was a learning experience for me to see how such an extensive undertaking is carried out. Each room was assigned a group of workers, my group was assigned to the Grand Foyer and State hallway. If you happen to see a picture of two large trees flanking either side of the Blue room, I worked on the tree to the right. We used hand-blown glass balls adorned with red bows, gold leaves, enormous gold painted pine-cones and beautiful red glass berries. I also had a hand in the garlands that drape around the entrance of the door that faces Pennsylvania Avenue. My final task was to hand-stitch felt on pine garland that was wrapped on torchieres that are at each rooms entrance in the hallway and on either side of the two fireplaces in the foyer.
All in all my experience was an awesome one. It was something I will never forget and am thrilled I'm able to share it with you and your children. I wish everyone a blessed Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. I am truly thankful for being able to spend time with your children every week!
Jennifer Tippel -- Art Teacher
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Our Lady of Lourdes has been notified by the Archdiocese School Office that Lourdes will receive approximately $3800.00 worth of technology from Title ll D and Technology Stimulus Funds 2009. The teachers and I have decided to order 2 SMART Response Systems which can be used by all grades to enhance student learning. These Systems are used to review for tests, to give teachers an idea how many students have understood a new concept, to show in graph format how a whole class did on a test, to take a survey on different issues, etc.
An opportunity of a Lifetime in Our Nations Capitol
During this season of many blessings my Christmas gift came early this year. I (along with 90+ or so others) was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to help decorate the White House for the holidays. It was a once in a lifetime event that I will never forget.
I spent two days in the company of very talented, nationally recognized artisans, designers and florists. It was a learning experience for me to see how such an extensive undertaking is carried out. Each room was assigned a group of workers, my group was assigned to the Grand Foyer and State hallway. If you happen to see a picture of two large trees flanking either side of the Blue room, I worked on the tree to the right. We used hand-blown glass balls adorned with red bows, gold leaves, enormous gold painted pine-cones and beautiful red glass berries. I also had a hand in the garlands that drape around the entrance of the door that faces Pennsylvania Avenue. My final task was to hand-stitch felt on pine garland that was wrapped on torchieres that are at each rooms entrance in the hallway and on either side of the two fireplaces in the foyer.
All in all my experience was an awesome one. It was something I will never forget and am thrilled I'm able to share it with you and your children. I wish everyone a blessed Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. I am truly thankful for being able to spend time with your children every week!
Jennifer Tippel -- Art Teacher
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Our Lady of Lourdes has been notified by the Archdiocese School Office that Lourdes will receive approximately $3800.00 worth of technology from Title ll D and Technology Stimulus Funds 2009. The teachers and I have decided to order 2 SMART Response Systems which can be used by all grades to enhance student learning. These Systems are used to review for tests, to give teachers an idea how many students have understood a new concept, to show in graph format how a whole class did on a test, to take a survey on different issues, etc.
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Stewardship at work in the School
In the Library
Sue Wight (grandmother) Colleen Walker
Heather Haydon Angie Mitcham
Betty Gavin Barbara Taylor
Mike Manning Leslie Portaro
Donna Cerjak Laura Pierce
* reshelve books *make bulletin boards *catalog books
*cover books *help with check out *staple/collate papers
*make manipulatives for math classes *coordinate Book Fairs set up
*construct/cut out various materials for classroom teachers
*make "Little Books" for student writing * coach Book Bee teams
*work at Book Fairs *organize collection by genre *inventory
We greatly appreciate their work!!!!
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The First and Eighth Grade students participated in a program called "Gifts from the Heart" through the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Thanks to the students and their families for putting a smile on a child's face!
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On November 19, 2009, the students and faculty walked through the surrounding neighborhood. A total of $1,792.00 was collected for Hand in Hand Ministries.
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Concerns about H1N1?
Visit www.Flu.gov for the most up-to-date information.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Pre-registration for new students K-8
2010-11
**Applications available in School office beginning October 21, 2009
**Applications for Kindergarten due week of November 9, 2009
Pre-School Registration for 2010-11
Registration for the 2010/11 Preschool year will be held the week of
February 8th. You may pick up a packet from the table at the top of the
stairs by the glass doors or you may come to the aftercare or preschool
room once school is out for the day.
24 Students will be accepted in the following order:
1) Students returning from the previous year, if parents have remained
active in the parish. (See definition of Active below)
2) Active members of the parish in order of registration in the parish.
(Active defined as intention card signed and submitted and parishioner
honoring intentions to the parish)
3) Non-active or non-parishioners in the order the registration packets
are returned
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The Secretary of Education, Margaret Spellings,
has awarded
Our Lady of Lourdes School
with the
2008 NCLB - NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON
This year 204 schools in the United States applied and 50 schools were awarded the Blue Ribbon.
On October 20, 2008, in Washington, DC, Mrs. Glaser, Principal, received the award on behalf of Our Lady of Lourdes! Fr. Nick Rice and Mr. Jeff Beavin also attended to represent this parish and its excellent school. The Writing Committee was Laura Glaser, Principal; Cathy Jarboe, Teacher; Mr. Beavin, Teacher; Michele McCarthy, Parent
Congratulations to the Teachers, Students, and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish for Excellence Extraordinaire!
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School Handbook- Online
A hardcopy version of the 2009-2010 edition of the School Handbook was provided to all school families at registration. The online version is available here. Click the link above.
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