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BLS BlastBLS Blast – October 9, 2009
Next Blast: October 30, 2009
"The earth is the Lord's and all it holds, the world and those who live there." Ps. 24:1
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Saturday, Oct. 10- Family Fun Days/ Pancake Breakfast
(Verdon, Rao and Steberl are flipping the pancakes)
Sunday, Oct. 11- 5th Annual Rosary Rally @ UD Arena- 3:00 PM
Tuesday, Oct. 13- Ambassador’s Training @ West Campus- 7:00 PM
Friday, Oct. 16- Grandparent’s Day (Kindergarten only) West
Campus
Friday, Oct. 23- End of First Quarter/ Pep Rally- East Campus
Thursday, Oct. 29- 4th grade- “Fall in the Fourth” program
Friday, Oct. 30th- Grades are available to view on Progress Book
School Rosary- Pray for Peace- East Campus
@ 2:00 (Parents and family invited)
- Student Enrollment:
- Just some interesting facts on our student enrollment, as the first week of
October is used for determining our official membership count.
503 students- grades K through 8
19 students- Pre- K program
93% - of students are Catholic
8% - diversity
- TMS
- Each month a report is sent to me by Tuition Management Systems indicating those
families that are delinquent in their tuition payment. Tuition payments comprise 56% of
our operating funds. It is imperative that families stay current on their tuition payments
so that we can operate within our approved budget. Please note that if there are
extenuating circumstances on being current with your tuition, it is important that you
contact either myself or one of the pastors.
- Guardian Angel - BLS Donation
You are wonderful! Together, our school community collected an astounding $3813 for the
Guardian Angel Tuition Assistance Fund through the September
BLS Spirit Days! Thank you for your sacrifice and support in this giving. We are all blessed to be
members of a faith community that helps those experiencing financial difficulties and so strongly
supports the mission of Catholic education. May God bless you for your generosity, and may His
blessing continue to shine upon you!
- Columbus, Ohio -- A state law taking effect next week says children ages
4 to 8 weighing more than 40 pounds and less than 4-feet-9 inches tall
must be in booster seats when riding in cars in Ohio.
The law goes into effect Oct. 7. The National Transportation Safety
Board said Ohio was only one of seven states that did not require
booster seats for children older than three. A booster seat raises a
child so that the seat belt fits properly to avoid injuries.
Law enforcement officials can cite motorists violating the law only if
the motorists are first pulled over for a different violation.
Warnings will be issued the first six months. Full enforcement begins
April 7. Drivers will be fined $25 to $75 for an initial violation.
- Important Health Information
-In collaboration with the Public health Department, BLS will be offering H1N1 vaccines. We
have met with a health department liaison and have scheduled in- school vaccinations for Nov. 3,
2009 for both campuses. A second in-school vaccination clinic date is scheduled for Dec. 1, 2009,
for those students 9 years of age and younger to receive the second dose. Children 10 years
and older will only need one dose. These dates are tentative based on the arrival and availability
of the vaccines. Information and consent forms will be sent home with your students as soon as
the health department has provided them for us. Vaccinations will be provided free of charge.
Please feel free to contact me for any question or concerns.
Mary Proctor, RN
- Science Center News
-New in the Science Center:
Teachers and students are enjoying the new drying rack over the sink, hooks for lab aprons, and
new counter with cabinets specially designed for up to eight students at a time to use
microscopes, digital scales, and other electronic equipment.
-Requests for Science Center:
We are looking for someone willing to build a wooden ramp to be used in science classes. The
ramp will be approx. 6 ft. long and 18 in. wide with 2 in . high sides. Ramp would need to be built
with hinges so that it could fold into 3 ft. length for storage. Please contact Beth Allaire at 384-
0982 or sballaire@mics.net if interested.
-We are currently in need of:
100 used CD's (may be scratched/damaged)
5 pkgs. modeling clay
5 bottles white vinegar
If able to donate these items, please send to school labeled "Science Center".
Thank you for your continued support of science education at Bishop Leibold School.
A big thank you to Mr. Mark Dancer for building 14 wonderful wooden simple machines for
classroom use. The teachers are looking forward to using these in the classroom.
School Incentive Programs - Recycle, Redeem, Easy Percentages at
Checkout
Be on the lookout for a school flyer describing all our BLS Incentive Programs: recycling, label
redemption, and percentages to us at checkout.
These are easy ways to bring our school money without extra cost or much effort.
Please post the Fridge Note included to help you remember how you can help your school!
Anyone interested in belonging to a SKI CLUB for Bishop Leibold families? Adel Hanna is
willing to organize a club for BLS families that would be interested in skiing at Perfect North
Slopes. The advantage of having a club is the discounted rates received for lessons and skiing
privileges. Feel free to contact Adel at 514- 6063. Further information is forthcoming.
- Class of 2009
-A big thank you goes to the BLS class of 2009. The metallic seals outside of the East and West
Campuses indicating BLS as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence were the class gift to the
school .
- Map it!!
-The BLS East Campus has a bright, beautiful new addition to its parking lot: a life sized map of
the United States! The map will be used to learn about the States and Capitals of the U.S. We
would like to extend our most sincere thanks to the seventh and eighth grade students for all of
their hard work in completing this project. In addition, special thanks are due to Mrs. Burgett, Ms.
Curran, and Mr. Verdon for their leadership.
-BLS End of Year Slide Show DVD on Sale Now!
Copies of the BLS End of Year Slide Show in DVD format are still available for sale! The slide
show is a compilation of digital photos taken throughout the 2008-2009 school year including
events such as 1st Holy Communion, BLS sports, Open Houses, Talent Shows, etc. (For those
Parents and Students who may have missed it, this is the slide show that was shown after Mass
on the final Friday of school!) The cost is $10 per DVD with proceeds benefiting the PTO.
Copies can be purchased by sending an email with the subject, "BLS Slide Show Order" and the
following information: Name, Address, Telephone Number, Number of DVDs to:
blspictures@woh.rr.com.
To expedite your order, please send a note with the same information along with either cash or
check (made out to the BLS PTO) via school mail to Tim McHenry, c/o Helen McHenry who is in
Ms. Cox’s 5th grade homeroom. The PTO thanks you for your support!
COMMUNITY NEWS
-Family Fun Day - Saturday, October 10th !! Start with the Pancake Breakfast at the BLS East
cafeteria, and then join the fun at the PAC for games, prizes, music, food, and more!
CommUnity Business Expo - Saturday November 14th, St. Henry PAC. This will be a first class
event with opportunities for local businesses to set up a booth, especially those owned/operated
by BLS parents or St. Henry/OLGH parishioners. Contact Shari Hess at 748-8020 or
shess5@cinci.rr.com
-SCRIP - A BIG thank you to everyone that sent in an order last month! Your continued support of
this program is greatly appreciated.
Another thank you to those of you participating in Quick Scrip orders. Remember that this is an
on-going program. Send in your order request anytime during the month, and receive your gift
cards within a week or less. You can download additional Quick Scrip forms as well as the
regular/monthly order forms through the BLS web site.
http://home.catholicweb.com/BLS_SCRIP/index.cfm?reinit=y
-The Christmas season is just around the corner. Watch for our special holiday promotion to
come home within the next couple weeks. Scrip gift cards make great stocking stuffers and gifts
for employees, that hard to buy for relative, or even your favorite coach and teacher.
PTO NEWS
- Late Night at Leibold:
-If you're looking for a way to help out our excellent teachers, but are unable to volunteer at
school during the day, this is the perfect opportunity for you! BLS students in need of service
hours are welcome too. Please join us on Wednesday, October 21 from 7pm - 9pm at the West
Campus cafeteria. Come when you can and stay as long as you are able.
-Save the Date! November 11th will be our schools Skating Party. More details to follow, stay
tuned!
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION NEWS
-"Congratulations” to the following teams on CYO Soccer Regular Season Champions: 8th
Grade Girls - Coach Sievers and 7th Grade Boys - Coach Jeanmougin. Good luck this weekend
to the teams still in the Tournament!"
-BASKETBALL TRYOUTS –
Tryouts for team placement will take place as follows: Monday October 12th 6:00-7:30pm 6th
grade girls and 7:30-9:00 6th grade boys; Tuesday October 13th 6:00-7:30pm 7th grade boys and
7:30-9:00 8th grade boys. Letters should have gone home to players that this involves. Tryouts
are for placement only! No cuts are made. If you have any questions, call Tim Wood at 436-
1016.
OLGH PARISH NEWS
-“JOLT: Jesus Our Leader & Teacher” Junior High Youth Ministry—The JH Youth Ministry at Our
Lady of Good Hope Church is open to all 7-8th grade BLS students and friends. JOLT YM events
tap into the creative energy and imagination of the junior high adolescent. Occasional events are
held through the year, including a monthly JOLT fellowship night, and socials as well as Walk for
the Poor, bonfire, caroling, bowling, service and outreach opportunities. Our activities focus on
the areas of Faith Learning, Community, Prayer and Service following the goals and guidelines
found in the Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry document. If you
have any questions about this ministry please contact Chris Robinson at 866-1492 or
youthministryolgh@sbcglobal.net.
-OLGH Confirmation - Class session for candidates is Sunday Oct. 11 from 6:00-8:15pm in the
parish center.
-All Saints Day Party! Join us on Friday Oct 30th from 6-8 p.m. at the Our Lady of Good Hope
Parish Center. Dress up as your favorite saint and bring a snack to share. There will be games
and prizes. Special awards for best costumes and presentations. RSVP at
denisejasek@gmail.com or 865-0342. For costume ideas, go to
http://www.stjoscap.org/images/COSTUMEIDEAS.pdf
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK – BY FR. RON COMBS
It is not the greatness of my faith that moves mountains, but my faith in the greatness of
God.
