Dear OLG Families,

I apologize for the email last night with the incorrect link for the Intent to Return. Here is the updated (working and tested) link:

Click here for the Intent to Return

This Sunday, we have two important events in the life of the school.  We kick off Catholic Schools Week 2018 by gathering with the parish community for the 11:00AM Sunday liturgy. Our Annual OPEN HOUSE is running from 9AM till 1PM, we welcome our families, perspective families, guests and parishioners. I know weekends can be packed with games, events and family time however, given the importance of this day in the life of the school, your presence is needed. Please join us this Sunday. Thank you.

All next week we celebrate Catholic Schools Week here and across the US. Catholic Schools have faced many challenges since they were first started in the 1800s. Enrollment, budget, staffing and facilities are the go to topics among principals, pastors and school commissions. Here at OLG, we are very fortunate to have strong finances and stable enrollment, plus ever improving staff and facilities. We are continually working to improve our programs and staffing through your feedback. Thank you to the 80 families who have taken our annual Parent Survey. This survey will be open for one more week in order for you to provide feedback to our School Commission and myself on some of the recent endeavors we've embarked upon and to check the pulse on how we are doing as a community.

Spreading the word of our great school at Open House on Sunday, Jan 28th is the best advertisement we can have. Remember the referral bonus program! I look forward to seeing everyone this weekend!

Yours in Christ,

Anton Kramer

An 8th grade OLG student, Estella Turla, is hosting a warm clothing drive for her Juan Diego Project. Each 8th grade student chooses an organization to work for that supports a certain cause that they feel passionate about. Estella is working with Youth Care, a non-profit organization that helps homeless children, teens and young adults. She is looking for as many new or gently-used clothing items that can keep you warm such as coats, hats, gloves, socks, etc. If you want to donate, please have your child bring it into school to help their class raise the most items to win a prize!

We very much encourage everyone to contribute so you can be a part of the change that cares for the homeless youth in need.

On February 2 ^nd from 10:30-11:30am, in the library, we have two special guests coming to visit and share their love of books and art with our kindergarten through third grade classrooms. Kenneth and Sarah Jane Wright are the author and illustrator of the new book titled Lola Dutch. You can learn more about them from their website. Or, you can check out Sarah Janes blog. In addition, for students in grades K-3, a flier is going (or has gone) home with your student. There is an order form at the bottom of the flyer. If you are interested in purchasing a hardcover copy of the book, the cost is $19.80. Please send a check made out to Secret Garden along with the student’s name and teacher’s name. We appreciate our partnership with Secret Garden Bookstore for bringing this event to our school.

Mrs. Sommerville

Library/Technology Specialist

A HUGE THANK YOU to Cassie Jenkins, Jessica Burris and the volunteers who may our annual OLG Trivia Night on Saturday possible. A great deal of fun was had by all! If you missed this fun community event be sure to brush up on your trivia for next January! 

THANK YOU to the 6 ^th and 1 ^st grade families who helped out with Coffee and Donuts at last weekend’s Sunday masses!

Christa Callanan

Parent Org Chair

Save the Date

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK & OPEN HOUSE – January 28 ^th (Open House from 9am - 1pm) – February 3rd

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

Next PO Meeting & Auction Meeting: Tuesday February 13th @ 6:15 p.m. (time change!!) in the Math Lab (P.O.) Auction meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.

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

Catholic Advocacy Day: Standing with our Neighbors

Stand in solidarity with our neighbors in need! Join with hundreds of Catholics as we put our faith in action to advocate for just policies at Catholic Advocacy Day in Olympia on Wednesday, February 21st. The day will include briefings on legislative issues, Mass, and appointments with legislators.  Register here by February 2nd . 

Interested in Volunteering One Hour a Month to Help Feed a Neighbor? 

Every Sunday, members from an OLG volunteer team take turns picking up donated food from a couple of local restaurants and delivering it to the residents at St. Martin de Porres Shelter.  St. Martin’s is an overnight shelter for homeless men age 50 and older run by Catholic Community Services. The shelter provides safe and dignified shelter for up to 212 men a night. It is open 365 nights a year and during the day for medical convalescent care. If you're interested in giving an hour one Sunday a month, please contact Joan at 206-938-0851.

Young Adult Social January 27th

6:30-8:00 PM (after the 5:30 PM Mass), Walmesley Center

Tell young adults about an opportunity to gather and get to know one another better, and talk about future events and activities. Come for an evening of food, drink, and fellowship. RSVP online

Community Meal January 28th

All are invited for this free, restaurant-style meal. Come enjoy a hot meal, served right at your table. Share fellowship with others and build community. This month's meal is provided by Hope Lutheran. 

Help Support the Sanctity of Life: Abolish the Death Penalty in Washington State

This could be the year Washington abolishes the death penalty! There is a strong bipartisan momentum growing and many showed up to push for an end to death penalty on the annual lobby day this past Wednesday. If you missed the event, you can still add your voice to the movement. Go to www.abolishdeathpenalty.org and click on “Take Action” for a pre-written, editable message you can send to your legislators. It’s a short session this year so be sure to speak up soon! 

 

Muslims as part of the American Fabric and the History of Islam

St. James Cathedral is offering an event on Tuesday, January 30 ^th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm for Catholics in Western Washington interested in learning about Islam. Join them for this last presentation in their 3-part series to explore more deeply the history of Islam, and how it has been and continues to be part of the American fabric. The presenter will be Laila Almounaier from the Muslim Association of Puget Sound

Safe Environment Class at OLG February 3rd

Attention anyone who needs the "Protecting God's Children" class for Safe Environment. This class has been scheduled at OLG on Feb. 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.

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