The Lourdes Lowdown
May 5, 2008
From Ms. Rusche’s Desk
Congratulations to our parish 2nd graders who received their First Communion this past weekend. We would like to thank Mrs. Kathy Berninger, Mrs. Mary Beth DePaoli, Mrs.Terry Etter, Mrs. Carol Greulich, Mrs. Carol Clark, and all the parents who prepared them as they met Jesus for the first time in this very meaningful sacrament.
We also want to offer a special thank you to Mrs. Vicki Monahan and Mrs. Kim James who for six years have been our room parent coordinators. Their efforts to assist with all of the major school celebrations have truly been a blessing to the children and faculty at Our Lady of Lourdes. We are grateful for Mrs. Cathy Healey, Mrs. Patricia Peters, and Mrs. Jennifer Kroger who will now take on this service to all of us.
You received a letter about wearing a special Tiger Pride t-shirt for special occasions next year. Due to the generosity of the Chastang family, we are able to purchase these for $5. We hope everyone will join in this endeavor. If it is a hardship for your family, please contact the school office.
On Friday at 1:15 p.m., we will celebrate our May Devotion to Our Blessed Mother. We invite all of you to come pray the rosary and honor Mary in a very special way. If you have flowers from your garden and would like to send some to place around the statue, we would be most grateful. We are not asking for you to go out and purchase flowers.
We wish our junior high science students well as they present their science projects at the state level competition on Saturday, May 10.
Tuesday, May 13, our students will perform "American Pop Forever" at 7 p.m. in the Mt. St. Joseph College Theater.
The 2007-2008 school year ends on May 30. We will dismiss at 1 p.m. on May 29 and 30.
EVENTS
CHILD PROTECTION DECREE SESSION
This Thursday, May 8, St. Teresa will provide fingerprinting from 5-6:45 p.m. in the parish office with the Decree on Child Protection orientation at 7 p.m. in the church undercroft.
JOIN US AT THE REDS GAME!
OLL Jr. High Choir will perform the National Anthem at the Cincinnati Reds game on Thursday, May 15, at 7:10 p.m. The choir members, families, and friends will have reserved seats in the view level at a discounted price of $7 a ticket. If you would like to join us, call the Reds Group Sales Office at 765-7600 and mention that you want to sit in the OLL Jr. High Choir section. It would be wonderful to have a large group show our "Lourdes spirit" and support these students!
FAMILY ROSARY RALLY
The 3rd annual Family Rosary Rally will be held at Elder High School Stadium on Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. The rally will last one hour and will include praying of the rosary, music, and benediction. Free parking and handicap access to the stadium.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
OLL FESTIVAL BID N BUY
GIFT GATHERING OPEN HOUSE
OLL Festival Bid N Buy Gift Gathering Open House is on Sunday, May 18, at the Rectory, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Drinks and appetizers served. Donations can include: tickets, vacation rentals, cash, gift certificates, and gift baskets. Contact: Marc and Vicki Monahan, 708-3423, and Christian and Kim James, 922-0677.
CAFETERIA VOLUNTEERS
Week of 5/12/08
Mon 5/12
Debbie Frede, Vicki Monahan, Michelle SlageterTue 5/13
Amy Caminiti, Sherry Penderghast, Jane Liesch, Kathy Kenkel, Lisa CapannariWed 514
Robyn Jackson, Amy Roberto, Melissa Comarata, Bill DattiloThu 5/15
Cassie Moore, Amy St.Clair, Mary Beth MeyerFri 5/16
Jeni Guy, Terry Adams, Cathy HealeySTUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
BLAME IT ON THE WOLF
This spring Grade Four was proud to present a play entitled "Blame It On The Wolf". Costumes were created. Lines were learned. Parents, relatives, and classmates enjoyed the play. The Grade Four actors and actresses were outstanding
.Kathleen Anderson Caleb Hutson Mike Ridder
Erica Bock Austin James Zach Rieth
Julia Brown Andy James Leigha St. Clair
Matt Burwinkel Marcy Klus Abby Shad
Stevie Comarata Cody Kyle Billy Stath
Antonio Dilonardo Emma Maliborski Sam Telles
Ben Dirr Sara Monahan Sabrina Wall
Emily Frame Shannon Moore Kayla Weisker
Indigo Hudepohl Patrick O'Conner Kaylee Zeller
ACCELERATED READER TOP TEN
READING WALL OF FAME REPORT –04/25/08
Gr. 2
Rm. 7 Rm. 8
Patrick Anderson Adam Klaserner
Alexis Franzosa Grant Kirby
Shannon Meyer Owen Plagge
Gr. 3
Rm. 1 Rm. 3
Carly Luebbers Madeleine Peters
Chris Cooley Brandon Adams
Abby Schroeder Shannon Healey
Gr. 4
Rm. 9 Rm. 10
Emma Maliborski Matt Burwinkel
Andy James Kayla Weisker
Indigo Hudepohl Antonio DiLonardo
Gr. 5
Rm. 102 Rm. 103
Reid Finley Conner Wilburn
Natalie Danenhauer Sarah Doren
Erin Donovan John Capannari
Gr. 6
Rm. 104 Rm. 105
Lauren Leesman Erin Rudemiller
Colten Tepe Kyle Buschle
Jessica Lienesch Tyler Harley
Gr. 7
Rm. 207 Rm. 209
Grace Liesch Steven Leesman
Allie Souders David Kaihlanen
Nazret Michael Abby Dinkelacker
Gr. 8
Rm. 202 Rm. 203
Lizzie Miller Colin Sucher
Dallas Beardsley Anthony Jameson
Sarah Mazzei Alex Frede
Top 10 point earners for the school:
| Name | Points Earned | Grade |
| Lizzie MIller | 508.2 | 8 |
| Matt Burwinkel | 436.0 | 4 |
| Dallas Beardsley | 420.8 | 8 |
| Conner Wilburn | 381.2 | 5 |
| Reid Finley | 306.7 | 5 |
| Colin Sucher | 302.9 | 8 |
| Sarah Doren | 289.6 | 5 |
| Patrick Anderson | 287.3 | 2 |
| Steven Leesman | 286.9 | 7 |
| David Kaihlanen | 278.7 | 7 |
High Point Earner for this school year is Lizzie Miller – Grade 8, 508.2 points.
High Point Earner for the month of April is Erin Rudemiller – Grade 6, 91.3 points.
Guest Reader Contest Winner – The winner this week is Kaitlyn O’Rourke, room 9. The title was Froggy Plays Soccer. Congratulations! Remember--Take time to read!