Paw Prints

A Message from Ms. B:

Thank you to all who prayed ardently that the rain would wait until after Field Day! We were blessed with beautiful weather and lots of smiling faces. During Covid, we developed the idea that the 8th graders would sponsor Field Day, organize it, develop the games and roles, and run the games, as a way to give the 8th graders something to help them “forget about Covid” for awhile. Never did I think it would be as rewarding and awesome as it has turned out to be. Have you ever seen huge 8th graders playing a game with 22 tiny kindergartners, “acting” like they are losing? The joy in both kids’ faces and genuine smiles warms the heart. With our volunteer moms, dads, and special friends, the events were fun, organized, and well executed! Thank you to everyone who gave an immense amount of time to making this work for another year!  

Shoutouts to ALL volunteers who came ready and willing with smiles and courage, PTO board and members (Mrs. Pierson did you get Q102 again for us?), Mr. Chastang and Mrs. Broxterman for our t-shirts, Mrs. Tebelman and Mr. Jones for steering the students in the right direction during planning, the junior high teachers who had to switch schedules and teach “on the fly” sometimes, Mrs. King who loves schedules and the Excel program, all the teachers for trying to participate, and Scout the dog for coming and allowing EVERYONE to pet and love her. Another year of success due to all of your time and willingness to help the 8th graders insure the school get the most out of the day!  

There will be some changes to our procedures next year that will hopefully help with distractions and interruptions to our school day. The amount of lost time due to tardiness, things (such as lunches) being dropped off, and phone calls home for forgotten work was irreplaceable and effects your students’ learning. We cannot afford this! This summer, every Tuesday you will be receiving a text/email that will outline a few changes. We appreciate your willingness to adapt and follow these procedures.  

This week is sadly our last. Yes, we teachers are much like students who cannot wait for the last day of school (we love snow days too!). The purging of all of the old projects and papers, putting away decorations, and fondly looking at notes from students. It’s all bittersweet (at least until that first sleep in day!) and by the end of July we will start to anticipate the start of school. As Mr. Hyman said, “my favorite school day is the first day of school!” For teachers, it’s our favorite day too but we certainly love that last day when it comes!  

Let’s enjoy the last three days and pray for a beautiful evening on Wednesday for Graduation.  

Peace,  
Ms. B 

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Please Join Us for Mass at One of the Churches in Our Family of Parishes

In speaking about the Eucharist, St. Augustine said, "Believe what you see, see what you believe and become what you are:  the Body of Christ."  In sacramental Communion, we receive Christ's real presence, his Body and Blood.  While the graces received by participating at Mass are not solely received through sacramental Communion, the more perfect means of participating in the Eucharist includes receiving Holy Communion when properly disposed.  Our reception of Communion nourishes and strengthens us so that we may become more fully who we are as baptized Christians-members of Christ's Body.  We encourage you to join us for Mass on the weekend at one of the churches in our Family of Parishes. 

1. St. Antoninus: 3 p.m., Sat. & 9:30 a.m., Sun.
2. St. Aloysius Gonzaga: 3:30 p.m., Sat. & 10 a.m., Sun.
3. St. Catharine: 4:30 p.m., Sat. & 11 a.m. Sun.
4. St. Martin of Tours: 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. on Sun.

If you are unable to attend Mass on Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning, both St. Lawrence Church & St. Dominic offer Mass at 7 p.m. on Sunday evening.

From the OLLAC

The registration site has been fixed for girls and boys soccer. Click the links below to register for fall 2023 sports. The “On Time” registration $20 discount is applied to the cart at check out. Make sure and register before the published deadline. See deadline by clicking on the registration link below.

Boys/Girls Soccer April 1 - May 31 Grades 1-8 Punctual Fee - $60 Late Fee - $80

Girls Soccer – https://ollac.sportngin.com/register/form/ 124681129

Boys Soccer – https://ollac.sportngin.com/register/form/ 965044036

Football March 24-May 31 Grades 1-8 Punctual Fee - $75 Late Fee - $95 Football - https://ollac.sportngin.com/register/form/ 820145113

Summer Bridge Books

Students in Ms. Bruemmer’s classes and any students in grades 4-7 (first come, first served) who would like a summer bridge book, they are in! Finish the book, get a week out of dress code next fall when we come back!
 

Our Lady of Lourdes Student Athletes

We are excited to continue to provide students the opportunity to play football with current classmates and the ability to meet new friends at local schools through our football program. The Volunteer Football program will continue to participate in the Greater Cincinnati Youth League (www.gcyl.org) and will play our home games at St. Jude Field while using David James Field (located at Oskamp Park) for practices throughout the week.  Season starts in the Fall of 2023.

Click Here to Register: Lourdes Football Registration

Questions or concerns please contact the football commissioner: Fuzz Carle - [email protected]

What’s Coming Up…Planning Ahead

5/22:    8th Grade last day (Graduation practice, etc.); 2nd Grade Camping Day
5/24:    Grades K-7 Mass and Awards Assembly, 11am dismissal (NO CPS Bussing)
             Graduation 7:00 p.m. in the Church