LOURDES UPDATE Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School

2001 Clinton Avenue

Coal Township, PA 17866

570-644-0375

SCHOOL NEWS

Monday – Closed

Tuesday – 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Wednesday – 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Thursday – 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Friday – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Tuition Payments Just a note to let you all know that FACTS has begun to enter the Tuition Payments for the 2018-2019 School Year, after the Tuition amounts are entered the school will then to proceed to enter the EITC Scholarships, In-house Scholarships and

Tuition Sense Credits, these amounts will be deducted before your first payment. Thank you for your patience!

THOMAS PITCHING AT BLAIR

FIELD IN CALIFORNIA

Thank you for making “Lourdes” known from Coast to Coast!

Part Time Teacher Aide

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School, 2001 Clinton

Avenue, Coal Township, PA is currently looking to fill a

part time teacher aide position for the 2018-2019 school

year, the position is for Thursday and Friday all

necessary diocesan clearances need to be completed.

Application and resume can be sent to Sister Maureen

Donati, IHM, Elementary Principal.

80/20 Tickets

Just a friendly reminder that the 80/20 Drawing is still

being held on Thursday nights, one can still purchase

tickets at the school during summer hours and also at

the St. Francis in Shamokin on a Thursday from 5:30

until 7:30.

Student Schedules

All High School Class schedules are ready for pick-up –

please come into the main office for your schedule as

soon as possible. Summer hours are Tuesday,

Wednesday & Thursday from 8:00 until 1:00 and Friday

from 8:00 until 12:00, we are closed Monday.

September Lottery Calendars

The September $5.00 Lottery Calendars are available at

the Main Office to either purchase or sell – Thank you

so much for your continued support on this important

fundraiser!

Bus Forms Reminder to send in your child’s bus form for the 2018-

2019 school year.

Flynn O’Hara Uniforms

We Hope You're Having a Great Summer!

Our back-to-school promotion is just around the corner. Please share this

flyer with your school community (especially incoming families!) and post

this image on your social accounts.

Download Flyer

Social Image

Uniform Closet

The uniform closet will be up and running starting

Tuesday, 10th

@ 8:00 am. All of the uniforms are

gently used, if you or anyone you know has or

needs uniforms for their child/children please

spread the word. Tables will be set up in the Main

Lobby of the school.

August/September Calendar Date Day Event/Activity

Friday, August 24th

Saturday, August 25th Raiderfest – 10:00 until 3:00

Monday, August 27th A First Day of School Grades 1 through 9

Tuesday, August 28th A First Day of School Grades 10 through 12 Grades 7 through 9 – NO SCHOOL

First Day of School for Pre-K & K – Dismissal at 12:15

Wednesday, August 29th B Full day for grades 1 through 12 Pre-K & K – Dismissal at 12:15

Thursday, August 30th C Pre-K & K – Dismissal at 12:15

Friday, August 31st NO SCHOOL

Monday, September 3rd NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, September 4th D School Resumes – Full Day for all students in grades Pre-K – 12 Mum Orders & Money Due

Wednesday, September 5th E-2 Opening Liturgy @ 10:00 am

Thursday, September 6th F

Friday, September 7th A

Monday, September 10th B

Tuesday, September 11th C

Wednesday, September 12th Teacher In Service – NO SCHOOL Mount Carmel Mum Delivery & Pick-Up

Thursday, September 13th D Lourdes Mum Delivery & Pick-Up

Friday, September 14th E

Monday, September 17th F

Tuesday, September 18th A

Wednesday, September 19th B

Thursday, September 20th C

Friday, September 21st D

Saturday, September 22nd Wine Festival 12:00 – 6:00 Lourdes Football Field

Monday, September 24th E

Tuesday, September 25th F

Wednesday, September 26th A

Thursday, September 27th B-5 ACT 80 Day High School Dismissal @ 12:30 Elementary Dismissal @ 12:15

Friday, September 28th C

Boosters Preparations for Raiderfest 2018 are under way! Raiderfest is an awesome way to jump start our school

year, and encourage our community to visit with us for the day. Raiderfest is one of the biggest

fundraisers for the Boosters. It takes every family of a school athlete to make this event a success so we

are seeking your assistance!

We currently have 12 athletic teams at Lourdes, and we are very fortunate our athletes do not have to

“pay to play”. We have always received tremendous support from our parents who donate food,

beverages, etc. for the Raiderfest, concession stands and the Tip-Off Tournament. We do ask all parents

to volunteer time during their child’s respective sports season and for Raiderfest activities.

Proceeds from the Raiderfest’s main concession stand benefits the Booster Association, which supports

all OLOL sports teams.

Responsibilities are as follows (but are subject to change depending on times of the various scrimmages

(as of now – scrimmages are being held on August 18th) and if teams need to change their food item):

Team Item(s) to contribute (these are suggested items) Concession work time

Golf Cases of water 7:00-8:30 am (includes set up)

Jr. High Girls Soccer Snack size chips/cases of water 7:00-8:30 am (includes set up)

Girls Soccer Powerade Packs/Burgers 8:30-10 am (includes set up)

Girls Basketball 12-Pack Soda (Coke product) 8:30-10 am (includes set up)

Boys Soccer Powerade Packs/Pierogies 10-11:30 am

Boys Basketball Hot Dogs, or Hot Dog or Burger Buns - 2pks 10-11:30 am

Cheerleading Fruit Salad/Face Painting 11:30 am – 1 pm

Jr. High Cheerleading Condiments-Ketchup, Mustard, Salt, Pepper 11:30 am-1 pm

Volleyball 12-Pack Soda (Coke product) 1 pm – 2:30 pm

Softball Cases of Water 1 pm -2:30 pm

Jr. High Girls Basketball Pasta Salad/Mac and Cheese 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm (clean up)

Jr. High Boys Basketball Hot Dogs/Halushski 2:30 pm-3:30 pm (clean up)

If you would like to make any other food items to contribute, we appreciate anything you may offer.

Please touch base with your coach and team parent to coordinate your participation and contribution.

If you have questions, please contact me directly or any of the Booster Officers.

Thank you!

Jessica A. Trell

President, OLOL Boosters

570.259.6931

Save the Date

Sunday, August 26, 2018

Designer purse Bingo and More

Divine Redeemer Church

Divine Mercy Hall

400 Block of West Cherry Street

Mt. Carmel

Doors open at 1:00 p.m.

Bingo starts at 2:00 p.m.

Save your seat Call ahead—$20.00 At the door—$25.00 Call 570-590-5849

Lourdes Annual Winefest

NEW LOURDES WEBSITE

We are excited to announce that Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School

is launching a NEW WEBSITE and an APP for iPhone and Android

phones. We are the first school in our area to have an app.

To see the new website go to lourdes.k12.pa.us. We will continue to

update it as it is brand new. We know we have to update the lunch menu

and Lourdes update.

Please go the App Store, search for Lourdes Regional School, and

install the app, Please "Allow" Lourdes to access your location, and

chose "Notify Me" to enable push notification updates and other great

features.

Many many thanks to Jannelle Morgan for all of her help and work in

making this happen!

Tuition Sense now carries Knoebels Booklets

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 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. Thank

you!

Boyer’s Key Tags

OLOL Booster Officers for 2017-2018

OLOL Booster Officers for 2017-2018

Jessica A. Trell – President

Melissa Dobson – Vice President

Tiziana Albert – Treasurer

Lynn Rees – Secretary

Welcome Lynn Rees and a special thank you to outgoing secretary,

Mary Komara, for your years of service to Lourdes and the student

body.

High School & Elementary Information High School & Elementary Information pertaining to this upcoming

school year can be found on the

Lourdes Website @ lourdes.k12.pa.us .

You may also email me @ kmasser@lourdes.k12.pa.us if you have any

further questions.

After School Care

Afterschool Care

2018-2019

Starts on August 27

Days – Monday through Friday

Hours – 2:30pm-5:00pm

Fee-$7.00 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 ( mfunk@lourdes.k12.pa.us)

If you are interested please see Mrs. Funk in Room 101 for

additional information.

Afterschool Care Parents

Fill out information sheet and return before the first day your

child will attend.

Fee is $7 per child per day. Cash preferred. Payment is due at

end of the week.

Checks should be written to Mary Louise Funk.

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 me.

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 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:

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

_______________________________________

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.

Tuition Sense Facts Last school year Lourdes had an enrollment of 468 students. Two

Hundred-Fifty-four students took advantage of the Tuition Sense

Program. One student earned over $1,300 credit, One student earned

$1,100. Other statistics, One student over $900, One student over $700,

Six students over $600, Eleven students over $400, Twelve students over

$300, Twenty-four students over $200, Thirty-four students over $100.

One hundred and Sixty three less than $100. The total amount credit

amounted to $32,713.66. The amounts ranged from 45 cents to

$1,400.00.

FACTS Information

Below you will find instructions on how to sign up for the FACTS

Tuition Program. Go to Lourdes Website @ www.lourdes.k12.pa.us,

Click on the Tuition Payment Setup on the Left hand side, the Tuition

Payment Setup window will open, Click on FACTS, the FACTS screen

will open, the instructions appear on the screen. If you are already

registered you do not have to sign-up or re-register however, if you are

new to Our Lady of Lourdes or have any changes on your account you

must sign-up. Thank you for your support. If you have any questions

concerning this please do not hesitate to contact the Main Office @ 570-

644-0375.

FACTS Log-In

Welcome to Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School!

If you have used FACTS before, simply Sign In to

manage your account.

If you are new to FACTS, click on the “Create a

username & password” button to create an online

account.

Enrolling in a FACTS tuition payment plan allows you to

Sign In

Username

Password

Sign in using your e-mail

select a payment option that best suits your financial

needs. The plans listed below are offered by your school.

Payment options are subject to change depending on

enrollment date.

Monthly Payments:

Spread your tuition balance over monthly installments.

Payment Methods Offered: Credit Card, Automatic Bank

Draft, Invoice

Semi-Annual Payments:

Pay your tuition in two installments.

Payment Methods Offered: Credit Card, Automatic Bank

Draft

Payment in Full:

FACTS is a quick, secure method for paying your tuition

balance in full.

Payment Methods Offered: Credit Card, Automatic Bank

Draft

Please note, payments made through a credit card are

assessed an additional charge for processing.

For more details about the options above, create an

online account.

Simple Steps to Enroll in a Payment Plan Online:

1. You will first need to create an online account.

2. Then click on the Set Up a Payment Plan link.

3. Select the school year for which you will be paying.

4. Complete the steps as prompted.

Forgot Username / Password?

Having difficulties? Check our FAQs.

New Account

New user? Create an online

account.

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

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

Parent Portal The parent portal for the high school students is all ready to go, if you

are experiencing any problems please contact Mrs. Masser @ the Main

Office – 570-644-0375

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement and

Complaint Procedure The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers,

employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age,

disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal and, where applicable, political beliefs,

marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or if all or part of an

individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic

information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the

Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment

activities.)

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA

Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at

http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866)

632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information

requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S.

Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue,

S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at

program.intake@usda.gov.

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities and wish to file either

an EEO or program complaint please contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at

(800) 877-8339 or (800) 845-6136 (in Spanish).

Persons with disabilities, who wish to file a program complaint, please see information

above on how to contact us by mail directly or by email. If you require alternative means of

communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) please

contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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

STUDLEY - $763.00 – No City Listed

Lourdes 80/20 Specials

Ghost & Gobblins

October 25th —2 for 1

Merry Christmas

December 20th —2 for 1

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

#2

GRADES PK-6: PLEASE CALL EXTENSION #111

BOX TOPS, MOO MONEY, AND EMPTY CARTRIDGES

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

OFFICE.