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Our Lady of Perpetual Help School invites you to visit La Prensa Hispana here to view the articles written about the school. We will have articles published August 12, 19, 26 and September 02, 2011
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Honoring our Volunteers
On Friday May 28, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Indio celebrated Volunteer Appreciation Day.
Every year parents, grandparents, families, and friends support OLPH by participating in the various schoolwide activities or by being a good example for their children, as primary educators. Everyone knowsat OLPH, that the school cannot continue to thrive without the support and dedication of the teachers and staff, but also without the support of our parents who believe in a Catholic education for their children.
The traditional “Reading, ‘Riting, and ‘Rithmetic” has long been the core curriculum in schools along with other subjects. And while these are essential educational elements, faith formation integrated across the curriculum is a plus to educating the whole child. Values such as “loving your neighbor as yourself”, “being a peacemaker”, “praying daily”, “accepting and caring for all people”, and “having the desire to continue to grow in faith” are examples to live by in a Catholic school setting. Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is blessed to have families that believe in these values. Educating the whole child is about creating an environment that encourages children to flourish academically and spiritually. It is about helping them grow up to be well-balanced, wellrounded individuals. One of the strong foundations of a Catholic school education is the belief that every child has potential, that every child possesses natural gifts, and that every child has the right to thrive in a world where their existence means something to God and others. When a child reaches his or her potential, it is good news for the entire community. This is why it is so important for all families to be involved in their child’s education, whether it is by being a room parent, driving for field trips, assisting the teacher in the classroom, organizing fundraisers, attending liturgies and prayer services, or just being there for their child as a primary educator. Parents and families are important to the school, as teachers and staff know their active participation contributes to their child’s academic and spiritual growth.
Volunteer Appreciation Day was special. It was a day to recognize and honor those who give to OLPH and their children. Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is blessed to have dedicated parents who respect and support Catholic education, and is very grateful to all who serve the school community.
Service is ongoing because OLPH Cares
As many of you have heard, Noah De Leon, a five year old boy from Indio was shot by crossfire as he was leaving with his family to go shopping. First grade students and their teacher were concerned for Noah. The students decided to write cards for him expressing their words of love and prayers. We, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School instill these important values of compassion and kindness to others in need. We cannot do these without you, our parents, who begin the journey of teaching your child faith formation at home. Thank you for helping us to teach our students how to be faith-filled Catholics.
It is tradition at OLPH School to share with others who are less fortunate. This year a variety of service projects provided by our students teaches the value of gift-giving, especially to charities. If you would like to be a part of the OLPH giftgiving tradition, you can participate in one or more of the following:
Food/Clothing items for Duroville in Mecca
Food/Clothing items for needy families of OLPH Parish
Food items for Martha’s Village and Kitchen
Food/Clothing/Household items for Safe House of the Desert
Food/Clothing items for Catholic Charities
Donations for Holy Childhood Mission Association
Cards/Gifts for families and soldiers at Twenty-nine Palms Marine Base
In addition, the seventh grade class visits Valencia Palms Convalescent Home
and spends time with them as they sing Christmas carols and presents residents
with cards.
Feel free to contact the school the office @ 347.3786 for information.
Grants & Title Funds OLPH School received in 2010-2011
- Title Funds $61,707
Renaissance Learning Classroom Response systems for students (120)
Includes training for teachers/staff
Renaissance Learning Neo Lap Tops for students (70)
Includes training for teachers/staff and Mobile storage units
Math & Reading Manipulatives/Resources/Software
Parent Educational Workshops/ Parent Institute Newsletters
Subscription for First In Math online software for students
Reader Rabbit Software
Scholastic Books/Novels for classroom libraries
Microsoft 2007 on-line training for teachers/staff
Leadership Conference for principal
Differentiated Conference for teachers
Kindergarten Conference for teachers
Follet Educational Reading Materials/Books/Novels for classroom libraries
Resource Teacher/ After School Tutor
- Technology Grant $32,000
e Beam Interactive Whiteboards includes projectors, installation, lap top computer, training for teachers/staff
- Technology of America Hero Award $10,000
10 Dell Computers
Total Received: $103,707.00
Annual Calendar
At the start of each school year, OLPH sends home an annual calendar indicating the dates for various events and activities throughout the school year. Additionally, each family receives a monthly calendar at the beginning of each month and a “Parent Bulletin” weekly.
The bulletins and calendars are sent with the oldest child registered in the school. If a student is absent on the day a bulletin or calendar is being sent home, parents/guardians can pick them up in the office.
For your convenience, we’ve also included our annual calendar here to keep you informed. Parents should check their monthly calendar for updates.
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Grow with us!
The teachers and staff at OLPH honor the legacy passed on from The School Sisters of Notre Dame who opened the doors of OLPH School in 1951.
Their dedication towards excellence and quality inspire us to provide the best education possible to our students—we invite you to come grow with us as we move into the future!
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School
82-470 Bliss Avenue
Indio, CA 92201
Phone: 760-347-3786
FAX: 760-347-7207
Web: olphschoolindio.com
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Fingerprints & Safe Environment Training
Fingerprints must be cleared through the Diocese of San Bernardino for all parents, guardians, and volunteers working with children. This includes field trips, schoolwide and class activities, room parents, assisting teachers, and all programs that involve children. If you have not had your fingerprints processed through Live Scan, stop by the office for the required form. In addition to meeting the criteria for fingerprint clearance, parents and all volunteers must complete the Safe Environment for the Protection of Children. You can complete this online at www.sbdiocese.org . Click on the right screen that indicates training and follow directions. Once you have completed the training, you can print the certificate and bring to the school office.
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Upcoming Events
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Thank you to our Second Grade Class, Mrs. Wolfe, and Mrs. Martinez for their wonderful drawings and pictures given to the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, in honor of Native American Day. We are grateful to the tribe for all their support given to Our
Lady of Perpetual Help School.
Thank you to our Second Grade Class, Mrs. Wolfe, and Mrs. Martinez for their wonderful drawings and pictures given to the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, in honor of Native American Day. We are grateful to the tribe for all their support given to Our
Lady of Perpetual Help School.
Norman’s Uniforms our new school uniform vendor for OLPH will take orders throughout the school year. You can always contact Normans at 310.832.8342 or visit their website @ www.normansuniforms.com to place an order. Refer to the OLPH School Code, 82470.
Fingerprints & Safe Environment Training Fingerprints must be cleared through the Diocese of San Bernardino for all parents,
guardians, and volunteers working with children. Click Here for more information.
Principal:
Diane Arias
Email:
Phone:
760-347-3786
FAX:
760-347-7207
Mail:
82-470 Bliss Avenue
Indio, CA 92201
Office Hours:
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday when school is in session; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Fridays during summer break.
Grade School Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Parents, please plan to have students on campus by 7:45 a.m.
Preschool hours: 7:00 to 5:30 pm, Monday – Friday For more information contact 760.775.3477
Mark your calendar for the following events:
- Second Parents’ Retreat, Saturday January 21 at 9:30 am
- Catholic Schools Week-January 30-February 4, 2012
- 24th Annual Walkathon, February 3, 2012
- Mari Gras Prayer Service and Celebration, February 21, 2012
- Science Fair, February 23; Open House Science Fair, February 24
