First Graders and Jump Rope

I had such a great time this week with excited 1st graders learning how to jump rope. I watch the 4th graders jumping and singing songs while they jump that I forget that jumping and singing is not that easy for a first grader. As a matter of fact, it can be quite challenging. The most difficult thing about jumping rope for a first grader seems to be the timing. Their little feet just want to go up into the air before the rope starts turning and by the time the rope is back on the ground their feet are on top of it! They try so hard and I really think that in another couple of weeks they will be able to sing while they are jumping. I'm ready for some Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear turn around......Keep practicing first graders. You're doing a great job.

Festival is September 12th

Plan to come and join us for our first fundraiser of the school year. From 12:00-8:00pm your family, friends, and neighbors are invited to eat, listen to music, play games, get your face painted, win a cake at the cake walk, enter the Bake-Off contest and more!

Play Bingo~Visit the Car Show~Throw a pie at your teacher~

A fun day is planned for all. Thank you to our great committee of hardworking parents getting ready for the day.

First Day of School

The students are back! Yeah! Student Council led us in prayer and Father Robert blessed our school year. Our teachers were here early this morning getting the final touches put on classrooms and Ms Chavez was ready to greet Day Care kids. Morning Day Care is now in Room 4, which is the former Computer Lab. Even if you are not in 4th grade you are welcome to stop in and see what a great job Ms Garcia did in turning the space into a welcoming place for her class this year. More later and even some pictures too thanks to Mr. Baker, our resident photographer. Blessings for a beautiful and prosperous year of learning.

Raffle Tickets for Sale

Our annual Festival will be held on Sunday September 12 on the school grounds and at Notre Dame Hall across the street from 12:00-8:00pm. Plan to attend after Mass on Sunday!

Raffle Tickets are now on sale. All OLPH school families should plan on selling at least two books. Sell chances to win $ to your family members, neighbors, and friends.

Volunteers are needed to help with the Silent Auction and Game Booths. If you haven't already signed up, call the school office today.

Cheering for OLPH

This summer our Cheerleaders practiced with Ms Shawna Pribble at LaBella Dance and learned dances and cheers that will WOW us during our Sports seasons. The group attended cheer camp at Clovis High School and we are proud of them! Cheerleading is open to girls in grades 4th-8th. Join this energetic and enthusiastic group this year by calling the school office for more information. GO COUGARS

Vacation Bible School

This week our summer school students join many other OLPH church and school students for a week of praise and fun! We have been enjoying the crafts, songs, fellowship, and new friendships during Vacation Bible School. This is the final week of summer school and we will end on Friday with a party. Thank you to our teachers Mr Washington, Mrs. Forcey and Mrs. Melgoza for a terrific summer of learning and new adventures. We look forward to next summer!

Keeping our Skills Strong

Summer school begins at 8:30am each day with prayer and pledge. Then it's time to divide up into groups. Coach Washington takes group B first and they stretch out and then practice basketball and volleyball drills. I take group A first and we begin our lessons: Math facts, spelling and sight words, reading, and Art. During Session One of summer school we are focusing on the Art of Henry Matisse, Georgia O'Keefe, and Pablo Picasso. I am very proud of our students (and parents) for making the commitment to summer school and yes, homework each evening. I hope that all our students are practicing their math facts, learning new vocabulary, and getting lots of exercise during the summer months!