Dear OLG Families,

What an incredible Catholic School's Week! From the Open House & Mass on Sunday, through this week of events and concluding with Student Recognition (Pajama Day) today, the school has been abuzz with energy and celebration of the wonders of our students, staff, families, and our great community. All I can say is a huge THANK YOU to all of you parents and staff who made this week so special to our community!

This Sunday (Feb 4th) you can continue to bring your families' Hands and Feet closer to the ways of Christ by participating in Family Faith Sunday. Between masses (9:45 - 10:30am) join in a time to share thanks and prepare for our next season, Lent! It will be upon us very soon.

Also coming soon is the Auction and our Registration & State of the School. If you haven't yet, please take a moment to give myself and the School Commission some feedback on our programs and next year... these surveys close on Sunday.

Finally, as many of you will likely watch the Superbowl this weekend, think of the millions of dollars being spent on advertisements and consumerism in our society. What can you do in ways large and small to model for your child the values of Learning, Service, Leadership, and Faith? Thank you again for being the Number 1 Educator in your child's life!

Yours in Christ,

Anton Kramer

Estella Turla (OLG 8th grader) is collecting warm clothing drive for her Juan Diego Project. Please donate new or gently-used clothing items that can keep you warm such as coats, hats, gloves, socks, etc. There will be prizes for the class that collects the most. We very much encourage everyone to contribute so you can be a part of the change that cares for the homeless youth in need.

A HUGE THANK YOU to the Parent Org Class Reps and many volunteers who helped out during Open House last Sunday! The energy was amazing and the attendance was great. What a wonderful community we have here at OLG!

Christa Callanan

Parent Org Chair

SCRIP Gift Card Update!

A few changes to note! We are now accepting Scrip orders the first Friday of every month. Turn SCRIP order forms in anytime during the month, but everything will be processed that "first Friday". We are hoping this allows families to better plan ahead for the month and make their card purchases all at once. Also, by consolidating orders we save money on shipping, which equals more money for the school. We will be sending reminders via the newsletter and on the OLG Facebook page, so go online and “like” our school page.

That being said, since the first Friday this month is tomorrow, our next Scrip order will be placed on Friday, February 9 ^th, so get those orders in soon!

Can't wait? EScrip is active!  Sign up for an account which links your bank account to Scrip. With this you can order conveniently from home anytime, recharge current scrip cards you've got, or download scrip directly to your phone or printer! Please email Danielle for our online school enrollment code or any questions.

Save the Date

COFFEE & DONUTS after the Masses – 5th grades – Feb. 11th

Next PO Meeting & Auction Meeting: Tuesday February 6th @ 6:15 p.m. in the Math Lab (P.O.) Auction meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.

OLG School Auction- “Roaring 20’s theme” – March 3 ^rd

Safe Environment Class at OLG THIS SATURDAY, Feb. 3rd

Attention anyone who needs the "Protecting God's Children" class for Safe Environment. This class has been scheduled at OLG on February 3rd at 9:30 AM in the School Hall. If you are a volunteer at OLG, and have never taken this class, this is a convenient time to do so. There are still 45 places left. Log in/register for your VIRTUS profile and click on "live training" to register. If you have any questions, email Sandy.

OLG Immigration Ministry is Welcoming New Members

Interested in the country-of-origin survey we did in December? Enjoy the Epiphany International Potluck? Come join OLG’s Immigration Ministry as we seek new ways to encounter our immigrant brothers and sisters through education and community building! Our next meeting is Friday, February 16th at 9:30am in the Pastoral Center. We are looking forward to seeing you.  Contact Cindy for more information. 

 

Winter Catholic Heritage Lecture: American Catholicism, Xenophobia and Immigration

You are invited to Seattle University’s Winter Catholic Heritage Lecture on February 22nd, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Pigott Auditorium. This will be a panel discussion designed opens up conversation about xenophobia and the history of Catholic immigration to the United States. The panelists will explore both the complicity of the Catholic Church as institution and community in xenophobia, as well as its rich theological and spiritual teachings to welcome the stranger. Panelists: Arturo Chavez, Ph.D., Laurie Cassidy, Ph.D., and Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos, Ph.D. Visit www.seattleu.edu/ictc for more information.

 

The Opiate Epidemic in our Community: What Families Need to Know

National advocate and speaker, Melissa Weiksnar, will discuss her personal experience of losing her 20-year-old daughter Amy to drug overdose. Amy was a nursing student at Boston College. Melissa weaves the spirituality of the Stations of the Cross in this special presentation on current trends, facts about addiction and treatment, and the reality of recovery. Join us on Tuesday, February 27 ^th from 6:30-8pm in the Walmesley Center for this important presentation. Ms. Weiksnar will also be speaking at St. Catherine of Sienna in Seattle on Sunday, 2/25 at 1:30pm and at St. James Cathedral on Monday, 2/26 at 6:30pm.   

Save the Date: OLG Day of Service is April 21st, 2018

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