Our Lady of Grace Catholic School
eLion's Tales - April 11, 2018
A Message from Mrs. Anderson
Dear Families, 

Last Sunday was the second Sunday of Easter also called the Sunday of Divine Mercy . At the 9:30 Mass, Fr. Paul spoke to the congregation about mercy and the great gift from the Lord that mercy is for each of us, deeper even than forgiveness. He also spoke about vocations as he is not only an associate pastor here, but Director of Vocations for the Franciscans. In each pew there is a prayer card for each person to have and pray each day so be sure to stop in the church and get one. Fr. Paul said our church sorely needs more people to choose religious life and all of us need to pray daily for people to choose religious life.

SCRIP Reminder: Families have until April 30th to meet this year's scrip requirement.
You may purchase gift cards in the school office 8:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m. You may purchase gift cards at the parish office 9:00a.m.-4:30 p.m. Please note scrip in the parish office will not be available for sale between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Every Wednesday is Waste Free!   Please pack a lunch with containers you can take back home to eliminate as much waste as possible at OLG.

2018-2019 School Calendar
Please click   HERE to view.  
Registration for the 2018-2019 School Year!
Due Date by May 7th 2018
If you are planning NOT to return for the 2018-2019
school year please let us know as soon as possible .

Please look for an email to register your child for the 2018-2019 school year. The email is sent from [email protected] and titled Our Lady of Grace Online Registration. Please make sure you choose REGISTRATION and NOT APPLICATION. The email was sent to both parents or guardians that have emails on file. Each email has a specific link for a specific student. Registration is done online and will have your information from last year. Please update any new information.
The three forms below are to be printed and turned into the office with any fees due to complete registration for the 2018-2019 school year once you have submitted the online registration portion.
Looking Ahead

April

  • 12th, Thursday - Fun Run Kick Off Assembly- Festival Planning Meeting - 6:30 p.m. in Stack Center - ALL ARE WELCOME!
  • 15th, Sunday - 2nd Grade 1st Communion
  • 26th, Thursday - Fun Run Event!
  • 27th, Friday - Free Dress for April Birthdays
  • 28th, Saturday - OLG Earth Day - 9::00 a.m.-Noon- Click Here to sign up!

May

  • 3rd, Thursday - Minimum Day - Noon Dismissal - In-Service
  • 5th, Saturday - OLG Auction!
  • 13th, Sunday - Happy Mother's Day!
  • 25th, Friday - Free Dress for May Birthdays
  • 31st, Thursday - 8th Grade - Graduation Buffet

June

  • 1st, Friday - Free Dress for June/July Birthdays
  • 2nd, Saturday - 8th Grade Graduation
  • 7th, Thursday - Minimum Day - Noon Dismissal
  • 8th, Friday - Last Day of School! - 10:30 a.m. Dismissal - NO KID KARE

Thank you to all our FUN RUN T-Shirt Sponsors!

Proceeds will be going to the purchase of CHROMEBOOKS for our students!

  • Cavallo Highlands
  • Italian Catholic Federation
  • Growing Years Day Camp
  • Kurt Burton Photography
  • The Baker Family
  • The So Family
  • OLG CYO Sports
  • La Pinata #2
  • In Memory of Grandma Nguyen/Hairagami Salon
  • B.A. Morrison
  • Palace Garage, Inc.
  • The Quintero Family
  • C/S Erectors Inc.
  • The Olson Family
  • "Do your Homework" Mr. Stone
  • Poniatowski Leding Parikh P.C.
  • The Belizario Family
  • In Memory of Julie Villareal Dillon
  • Direct Sales Floors
Please Click HERE for Auction Guest List and Childcare Form
You may also purchase tickets and reserve childcare online at
Silent and Live auction items will be available to view mid April!
Last Chance to get your OLG Spirit Wear!!
Click Here to purchase!
Since 1999, CVSan has been coordinating
April Earth Day events for Castro Valley. 
Volunteer are needed to Clean-Up Our Lady of Grace. Materials & light breakfast provided. Volunteers are needed to beautify and clean up OLG on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. 
Parent Hours and Service Hours Given!

To sign up please click Here

During the Clean-Up:
  • Wear long pants & closed-toe shoes. Bring work gloves if you can, a refillable water bottle (water will be available onsite for refills), gardening tools, brooms, dustpans, and don't forget a hat!
  • A Clean-Up facilitator will be at every site to give you materials for your project and safety guidelines. You'll volunteer until 12:00 p.m. All volunteers will receive a free continental breakfast.
  • Leave bags & tools provided by CVSan at the site.
Volunteer and support a local charity!
  • In the spirit of waste reduction and community action, CVSan will donate $5.00 to one of the local charities on behalf of each volunteer.
Bye Bye Birdie
A Family Friendly Musical for All!
Friday May 11, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday May 12, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.
All Saints Zaballos Family Gymnasium
22870 Second Street, Hayward
Click Here to buy tickets
Diocese of Oakland FACE Auction April 21 st
 
Started in 1978, The FACE program helps put over 700 children into Diocese of Oakland schools with tuition assistance on an annual basis. This year marks the 40th year since the inception of FACE, which remains firm in its unwavering mission to break the cycle of poverty in the East Bay, one family at a time, by helping provide access to quality education. This year’s Gala will be in honor of The Most Reverend John S. Cummins, Bishop Emeritus of Oakland, for his 90th birthday and his instrumental role in the founding of FACE. Should members of the community be interested in joining the Diocesan community at large, the link for tickets is: https://faceofoakland.ejoinme.org/tickets-sponsorships

Get your OLG Spirt Items!

Limited items for sale in the school office. Show your school spirit and promote our school. Makes great gifts!
Hat - $12
Tote Bag - $15
Coffee Cup - $10
Bumper Stickers - $3

Free Dress Pass Information
To honor our monthly birthday students, please use your Free Dress passes other than Wednesday Mass day but not on birthday Fridays, the last Fridays of the month.
Absences and Doctor's Appointments
When your child is absent or has a doctor's appointment and will be arriving late or leaving early, please email your child's teacher and the school secretary at  [email protected] . Please turn in a doctor's excuse to the school office.
Please make sure your child has not vomited and is fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. 
Support OLG by shopping on Amazon Smile!
Click  here  and choose Our Lady of Grace Church & School.
Box Tops for Education Logo
1. Buy your favorite Box Tops products
2. Clip out the Box Top from each product. 
3. Send your Box Tops to the school office.

Ask your friends, neighbors, and family to save Box Tops. Each one is worth 10¢. Together we can raise $ for our school.
Important Notice from the Office
Please be sure to fill out the  Request for Medication to be Taken During School Hours  form for ANY medication including cough drops and lotion like cortisone cream. There are forms in the school office and   here .
Deadline for Lion's Tales
  Please note the deadline for submission to Lion's Tales is the Monday prior to publication. All flyers and articles must be submitted in PDF or JPG file format. 
Thank you! 
OLG Mission & Philosophy
Mission Statement 
Our Lady of Grace Catholic School serves a diverse community, models Christ through unity, truth, and love to create a balance of spiritual, academic, and social growth.
 
Philosophy
Dedicated to living Christ's message, Our Lady of Grace is a Catholic school made up of students, faculty, staff and families working together with love and respect. While recognizing parents as the primary educators of their children, our community works together to develop individuals who are prepared to think critically, imbued with a strong sense of self-worth, and filled with a Christ-like approach to others.
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