Dear OLG Families,

Happy Easter and welcome back from Spring Break! We had fun at lunch today kicking off our Jogathon... ask your child about a special guest appearance and what their Jogathon goal is. Each year we raise over $20,000 for new curriculum, to help fund Tuition Assistance, or other daily operations of our school. Can we reach $30,000 this year? Your child has a good size FCE in their backpack today, so take a look. In our efforts to minimize paper copies, here's a rundown of what you'll find in your packet today plus online links to more info:

Enrollment update: 212 students online enrollments completed, 117 students completely registered! Thank you for helping us smoothly get set for next year. Re-registering families missing some of the three parts ( online + signed paper + fees), please contact the school office to wrap-up registration as soon as possible. We want to be able to accept interested and waitlisted families without you loosing your spot!

Don't forget next Thursday, 4/19, is a new social event, the OLG Dine-Out. And the next day, 4/20, is due date for Talent show permission/interest forms (see more details below). Let's see what talent we have around our school!

Yours in Christ,

Anton Kramer

Homeless / Homebound Care Kit Supply Drive

Bring in donations by April 20th ! The Student Council has organized a drive to collect supplies for the homeless/homebound in our community. Items collected during this drive will be used during OLG's Day of Service to create care kits to give out to those in need.

Re-registration Continues... If you completed your Online Registration but haven't completed payment, an invoice has been set up in FACTS due April 18th.

If you are still working on completing registration for next year, please let us know if you have any questions! Contact Laura Wong or Shelley Bradley. Registration information is available on our admissions website here.

Family commitment hours will accrue

to April 30th for this school year

Click here to log and record commitment/volunteer hours.

Any service time done after April 30 ^th will be credited to the following year. Families will be charged $25 per service hour not completed. More information. You will receive an email update on the hours you have logged in the next few days.

If you are in need of volunteer hours, here are some ideas:

OLG Talent Show... It is time to get ready for our annual talent show. S ing, dance, lip-synch, act, martial arts, play an instrument, magic show or other activity to showcase your skills.

Permission slips due Friday April 20th

Tryouts: Wednesday, May 2nd

Event: Friday, May 25th 1:15 - 3pm

More information

Show us your talent!

Yearbook 2017-2018 - Orders due by April 30th...The end of the year is fast approaching and our school yearbook is off to the presses! Don't forget to order this collection of memories for the school year. The cost is $30 each for a hard cover, full color yearbook.

Sign up online or fill out the yearbook form in today's FCE. Yearbook fees will be invoiced to your FACTS account in early May.

OLG Day of Service - Join us on Saturday, April 21st as we strive to be the hands and feet of Jesus, bringing God's love to our greater community.  Gather at 9:00 AM for a blessing from Fr. Jack to send us on our way to be the hands and feet of Christ. See projects available here.

Be the hands and feet of Jesus

Cultural Night April 28th 5:30 PM - Join us for Cultural Night

at The Walmesley Center. Please bring your favorite cultural dish to share at the potluck while you enjoy performances and learn about various countries from around the world. Sign up to perform or volunteer . More information. Contact: Maria Gonzales-Bravo

The Celebration of Uniting Cultures

Look in the FCE this week for a flyer and pledge sheets for the May the 4th be With You Jog-A-Thon! 

Jedis and Defenders of the Galaxy have 3 weeks to get pledges for our last fundraiser of the year. 

May the 4th be with you!

Showcase your talent at our Art Walk! Are you a photographer, painter, sculptor, jewelry artist or textile designer? If so, here is your chance to showcase your talent and original creations at the inaugural Art Walk hosted by Our Lady of Guadalupe School in West Seattle. We are currently seeking submissions for our September 29th event: A Visual Harvest – A Special Evening of Inspiration, Imagery and Inclusion. Please submit your proposed creations by Saturday, April 30th for entry. More information. Contact: Veronica Foster

A Special Evening of Inspiration, Imagery and Inclusion

SCRIP – Thank you to those of you who have registered for EScrip! Scrip is a simple way to earn extra dollars for the Parent Org and our School! Join EScrip today!

SCRIP Gift Card Update!

Please note... if you like to use paper checks and paper order forms, in April, we will take SCRIP orders until the second Friday of the month. Please email Danielle with questions.

Can't wait for paper and mailed cards?  EScrip is active! Sign up for an account that links you to Scrip so you can order conveniently from home anytime, recharge current scrip cards, or download scrip directly to your phone or printer! Our school enrollment code is  C5687EF41L6L2. It takes a few steps to get it going, but once you're up and running you can be standing in the cashier line and download the scrip directly to your phone to make your purchase count... no extra cost to you!

OLG Dinner Night Out - Join us for a night of fun and socializing! In addition to the normal menu, Great American Diner & Bar will offer adult and kid buffet options for hangry kids (and parents) who don’t want to wait for their food. Just arrive anytime between 5 pm and 8 pm to join our community for a fun night out! 10% of all sales donated to OLG!

Thursday, April 19 5 pm – 8 pm at the Great American Diner & Bar More information



Give back to OLG by taking your family out to dinner!

Save the Date

COFFEE & DONUTS after the Masses in the School Hall – 3rd grade – Apr. 15th

Next PO Meeting & Auction Meeting - Tuesday,  Apr. 17th  6:30 pm in the Math Lab. All are welcome to attend! Auction survey results and discussion will be a highlight of the meeting.

Auction Wrap-Up and Appreciation – Tuesday April 17 ^th 7:15 pm in the 3 ^rd grade classroom

Multicultural Potluck and Festival - OLG Walmesley Center - Apr. 28th 5:30 pm

11 ^th  Annual OLG Golf Tournament – May 12, 2018

Sign up today to play in the 11 ^th annual OLG Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 12 ^th at West Seattle Golf Course. Share a great round of golf in a fun scramble format with friends, family, and parishioners as we raise money for OLG CYO sports activities and the In-Parish Help Fund.

 

Win a Pizza Party!

The OLG class with the most players (parents or other family members) will win a Pizza Party for their class. So reach out to other OLG parents and put your foursome together!

  

Questions?

Contact our tournament chairperson Jason Standifer or 206-931-0268.

 

Ready to sign up?

Call Jason Standifer at 206-931-0268 to register by phone, or complete the  Golf Tournament Entry Form and submit it to the OLG Parish Office along with your payment.

Would you like to be involved in Mass? 

Why not consider being an altar server (4 ^th grade or older), Eucharistic Minister, Lector, or Usher? Serving in the church is a special privilege—it allows you to assist Fr. Jack and the parish in worshipping and praising our amazing and loving God. This is also a great opportunity for families to serve together. For more information, contact Helen Oesterle 206-935-0358. 

OLG Day of Service

Join us on Saturday, April 21 ^st as we strive to be the hands and feet of Jesus, bringing God’s love to our greater community. Times and activities are designed to fit a variety of schedules and needs.  More information

"An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power"

Tuesday, April 24, 6:30-8:30 pm in the Pastoral Center. To mark the 48 ^th anniversary of Earth Day, our parish is showing this powerful film that documents efforts by people around the world to protect our “common home” from the devastation of climate change. There will also be an opportunity to talk about how our parish can embrace more fully Pope Francis’ call to care for all of God’s creation. You can bring your dinner or favorite movie treats—popcorn and lemonade will be provided

A Long, Loving Look at the Real: Praying with Experiences of Racism and Privilege

Come to an evening of reflection on racism and privilege, facilitated by Seattle University sociology professor and Jesuit-in-formation, Lucas Sharma, SJ. Listen to the insights of three local Ignatian-inspired leaders who will share their real-life stories of racism and privilege.  Wednesday, April 25th at 7pm at the St. Joseph Parish Center (732 18 ^th Ave E, Seattle).  Register by April 23rd.   Information 

 

The Soul of Poetry: Share the Journey

St. Cecilia’s on Bainbridge (1310 Madison Ave N.) invites you to a special evening of poetry on Thursday, April 26 as they welcome our four Washington State Poet Laureates, Samuel Green, Kathleen Flenniken, Elizabeth Austen and Tod Marshall. The poets will read poems written to celebrate and raise awareness of the humanitarian aid programs of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in over 120 countries, which serve 121 million people. The evening will run from 7-8:15pm. The evening is free and all are welcome. Donations will be collected for CRS.    Information 

 

Understanding Islam: An Introductory Workshop

On Saturday, April 28, the Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA) with sponsorship from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and in partnership with Young Women Empowered (Y-WE) will bring you Understanding Islam. This introductory workshop aims to supply participants with knowledge and resources on the fundamentals that align the Muslim world. We invite people of all faiths and identities to explore the beauty of Understanding Islam with us, while taking advantage of this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. This free event includes dinner and childcare. High Point Community Center, 6920 34th Ave SW, Seattle from  1:00 – 6:00pm!  Register

OLG Night with the Mariners - “STAR WARS NIGHT” 

Friday, May 4, 7:10 pm against the Anaheim Angels. Opening Day is just around the corner and now is the time to mark your calendars to join others in cheering on the Mariners, eating hotdogs and popcorn, and playing the hydro races! It is also “Han Segoe Bobblehead Night”. You can order your tickets by going to our parish website or pick up an order form in the back of church or at the parish office. $14 per person. Accessible seating is available.  Click here for more information

IT’S TIME TO SIGN UP for Loop the ‘Lupe! This excitement-filled obstacle course and family fun run/walk is on Saturday, June 2 ^nd at Walt Hundley Playfield! We’re excited to put on this event again to support the debt reduction and ongoing maintenance of the Walmesley Center. Last year, we had 300 people participating and raised more than $11,000. This year, we’re going to BREAK THOSE RECORDS! You can register for the 5K Obstacle Course, the 5K Fun Run/Walk, the Youth Dash (8 and under, once around the course), or the older-and-wiser Senior Saunter! Check out the event at www.loopthelupe.com and sign up before April 30 ^th to get a registration discount!

GET IN THE LOOP!

Our Lady of Guadalupe,  Pray for Us!

Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic School

3401 SW Myrtle St. Seattle, WA 98126

office 206-935-0651

info@guadalupe‑school.org