1.  Congratulations to: Matthew Gongik (8A) Presidential Scholarship to Holy                                          Ghost Prep ($30,000 - $7,500 annually) 
                                        Leah Pagano (8B) $24,000 Scholarship to Villa Joseph
                                        Marie ($6,000 annually)
                                        Megan Gribben who will receive a $3,000 Scholarship
                                        to St. Hubert's ($750 annually).  We commend these
       students, their supportive parents, and the guidance of their teachers over
       the years!
  2.  The last three days of this week will be dress down days! 'Tis the season!
  3.  Grades 5 & 4 may bring in orders for nuggets/fries ($2.75) & ice cream
       tomorrow for their lunches on Thursday.
  4.  Congratulations to the following 8th graders who are the OLC winners of
       the annual "Patriot's Pen" essay contest sponsored by the VFW, Post 1597:
       Francesca D'Andrea, Laurie Fleming, & Daniel Wang!  Their awards will be
       given next month and their essays moved on to the regional level of
       competition.
  5.  The staff will celebrate OLC "Ugly Sweater Day" tomorrow!  

 Quote:  "When the window of opportunity appears, don't pull down the shade."  Tom Peters