Dear OLG Families,

This week I am again reminded of what an amazing place OLG is. Yesterday we had fabulous students leading our Lent prayer service in the hallways. Parents have been in and out all week with preparations for Auction, the 100th day of school celebration in Kindergarten, and help with class fieldtrips to the Mount and a visit from Oxbow farms. Staff preparing conferences and working on curriculum last Friday. All this and a late start to boot, with Sal & Heidi de-icing the sidewalks and making it a safe beginning of today.

In terms of safety, I wanted to take a moment to address the topic that's been in the news so much this past week. We prepare our students for intruders both in the building and on the playground. Our staff are trained in lockdown procedures, knowing to move their students away from door/windows, etc. On the playground, students practice the whistle signals to drop and shelter in place, and know how to listen to directions that playground monitors give. We are present and watchful. Feel free to reach out to me if you have further questions about our safety plans and response.

This week the newsletter has some great reads in it! Sure there is the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry tomorrow, but I'm really excited about our Auction! It's the last chance to get your tickets HERE! An incredible team of folks have been working hard on bringing the Auction to life this year; I look forward to seeing you all in the Walmesley Center. And if you can't make the auction, we also have our State of the School coming up and several other excellent events below that keep us all humming! See you soon!

Yours in Christ,

Anton Kramer

P.E. News

February is Heart month. Classes are jumping rope and learning about heart health, warning signs and how to keep their heart healthy.

All classes started with individual jumping; how to pick the right size rope, how to turn and jumping technique. They are continuing with endurance jumping, learning new tricks, long rope jumping and turning.

Students will also have the opportunity to learn partner jumping skills, double dutch and planning and practicing their own jump rope routine... Continue Reading

Classes play Teacher Ball, a combination of kickball and baseball.

SCRIP Gift Cards

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. Please email Danielle with questions.

Can't wait? EScrip is active!  Sign up for an account which links your bank account to Scrip. Order conveniently from home anytime, recharge current scrip cards, or download scrip directly to your phone or printer! Please email Danielle for our school enrollment code.

Save the Date

OLG School Auction - “Roaring '20s theme” - Mar. 3 ^rd

State of the School - Mar. 7th

COFFEE & DONUTS after the Masses in the School Hall – 4th grades and Kindergarten – Mar. 11th

Next PO Meeting & Auction Meeting - Tuesday, Mar. 13th @  6:15 p.m. in the Math Lab. All are welcome to attend! We will be discussing: Auction wrap-up, Jog-A-Thon, Fall Fundraiser.

Multicultural Potluck and Festival - OLG Walmesley Center - Apr. 28th - watch for more information!

Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl: Encounter Cesia

We encounter Cesia in Nicaragua, where, despite a lack of economic opportunity, young people pursue their dreams by building businesses to better their lives. How can you work to improve the lives of others this Lent? How can you support those, worldwide, who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or better opportunities? Visit crsricebowl.org for more. This week take a look at the meatless recipe from Nicaragua. Consider making a simple Rice Bowl recipe each Friday this Lent and donating what you would have spent on a meal to your Rice Bowl. 

 

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.   

Second Annual Catholic Immigration Summit

God tells Abraham that his descendants will number the stars. What ought we to do to welcome all of God’s descendants, especially our migrant brothers and sisters? Join the Your Liberation is Bound Up with Mine Second Annual Archdiocesan Immigration Summit at Seattle University March 10 ^th for a day of prayer and conversation about the current immigration crisis.  Registration closes February 26th. Information and registration

 

Carbon Fast

Our neighbors down the road at Peace Lutheran are engaging in a “Carbon Fast” during Lent and have invited us to join them. Check out their Carbon Fast Calendar for unique and rewarding ideas to incorporate into your Lenten practice, helping to rebalance Creation as you go. 

 

Bystander Intervention Workshop

What would you do if you saw someone being harassed in a public setting? Often we don’t know what to do at the time and then later think of things we could have said or done. You are invited to a Bystander Intervention Workshop on Sunday, 2/25 from 2-3:30pm at Admiral Congregational UCC (4320 SW Hill Street) to learn how to safely take action to help someone being harassed. The workshop will be led by Pastor Andrew Conley-Holcom from Admiral Congregational UCC who roots his workshop in the Theatre of the Oppressed, which utilizes theatre games to explore, disrupt, and reformulate power relationships. All are invited.  Click here for more.

 

Couldn’t Make it to Catholic Advocacy Day this Year? Raise your Voice from the Comfort of Home!

Last Wednesday, hundreds of Catholics from across the state journeyed to Olympia to put their faith into action through advocacy. We know not everyone could make this weekday trip but there’s good news…you can still advocate for just policies from your home or office. Simply visit the Washington State Catholic Conference website and click on “Join our Advocacy Network”. You can also view the 2018 Legislative Priorities and call the FREE Legislative Hotline in Olympia (1-800-562-6000) to add your voice to the movement. From Homelessness, Housing and Assistance to Families to Abolishing the Death Penalty and Opposing the Abortion Insurance Mandate, there’s much work to be done during this short session. 

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