Our Lady of Grace Catholic School
eLion's Tales - February 14, 2018
A Message from Mrs. Anderson
Dear Families, 

Today begins the holy season of Lent. Our Ash Wednesday Mass is always a beautiful way to begin the preparation for Easter. Our students and faculty actively participate in the celebration of Mass and it is a joy to have so many parents be able to join us. During the 40 days of Lent it is my hope that your families will set aside time for prayer and reflection together. There used to be a saying, “the family that prays together, stays together.” Old as that may be, it still is a good adage. Let us remember to do little acts of kindness creating “gracious space” among all those we meet.

Happy Valentine’s Day and may the love shared on this day permeate all of your days!

Core Value of the Week: Truth: We are honest in our academic, social, and personal pursuits.

Parking Lot, Pick Up, Morning Drop Off and Assembly
Driving through the parking lot at drop off and pick up: Please limit your speed to 5 mph in the parking lot when children are around. This is a very important safety issue. The Somerset and San Miguel gates are entrances for morning drop off. You may exit Somerset and Anita after morning drop off. The San Miguel Gate is NOT an exit ever. The Anita gates are NOT an entrance ever. At pick up the only entrance is through the San Miguel Gate. Somerset and Anita is for exit only for pick up.
At dismissal, if you have a child in grades 4-8, drive in along the parking lot by the church unless they have a sibling in primary grades.   Please do not park in the shady area by the trees as that is the drive through area for cars picking up on the side for the younger children.  Older siblings always are to wait with the younger wear morning line up takes place. All students in grades TK-3 will be escorted to cars by their teacher or aide at dismissal. Wednesday dismissal is always 2:30 as we have faculty meetings that day.
Please be sure your child is on time at the first bell as at the second bell each student has to be in his/her class line to avoid a Tardy slip.
Parents, please stand at the back of the class lines during morning assembly so the class lines are paying full attention to the Student Council prayer time and pledge. Please do not walk your child to the gate to enter school.
We are accepting applications for Grades TK- 7 for the
2018-2019 school year!

T his application is for new students only and siblings of existing students for the 2018-2019 year. Returning students will receive instructions for annual re-registration/re-enrollment.
  • To enter Kindergarten, a student must be 5 years of age by September 1st. (Date of birth must be on or before September 1st 2013). To enter Transitional Kindergarten, a student must have their birthdate fall between September 2nd 2018 and March 2nd 2019. (Date of birth September 2nd 2013 - March 2nd 2014)
 
  • Please click below to sign in to your Infosnap Account. Applications are also available on the school website. Please note there is no application fee. The $50 fee is a testing fee per student due on the testing date.


Financial Assistance

Financial assistance information for the 2018-2019 school year is available on our website.
Filing date: Scholarships are awarded on a first come, first served basis starting in January until the deadline of March 10, 2018. Financial Aid will be allocated in May 2018. Completed applications received after March 10, 2018 will be placed on a wait-list, and will be awarded periodically through the summer of 2018 as funds become available.
Please click Here here for detailed information. Applications are processed through FACTS for financial assistance including FACE. Please click Here to apply.
Applications for financial assistance through the BASIC Fund are available now. Go to www.basicfund.org to complete the application process or call (415) 986-5650.  If you are applying for financial assistance through the BASIC Fund, please notify Mrs. Russell in the school office.
Last year there was a lot of confusion between FACTS and FACE. FACTS is the third party vendor used to process and analyze all applications. If you are having trouble uploading documents or made a mistake on an application, those inquiries need to be directed to FACTS either through their customer service line  866-412-4637  or email  [email protected] . If you have a question about being eligible for a grant, or the grant amount, or our granting policies, please contact the FACE office  510-628-2169  or email [email protected] .

Blue Cards!

Blue Card Winners:  Congratulations to Gabriel S. in 5th and Caleb B. in 6th grade for being the blue card winners this week! Thank you for showing Unity, Truth, and Love!
A Message from Fr. Tom

Please join us on Wednesday, February 14th for Ash Wednesday Mass with the children at 8:15 a.m. The school office will be closed for Mass and reopen after around 9:15 a.m. Please bring students to Church if they are tardy . During this Lent we are going to have a reflection class for parents on Fridays at 9:00 a.m. in the OLG Room through Lent using material from disciples on the journey. This is a reflection preparing for the Sunday scriptures.
Looking Ahead

February:

  • 14th, Wednesday - Ash Wednesday - Valentine's Day -  School Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
  • 16th, Friday - Stations of the Cross - Church - 2:00 p.m.
  • 19th, Monday - Holiday, President's Day - No School.
  • 21st, Wednesday - Soup Meal - After 6:00 p.m. Mass - Stack Center
  • 22nd, Thursday - Free Dress for February Birthdays
  • 23rd, Friday - Stations of the Cross - Church - 2:00 p.m. - End of 2nd Trimester

March:

  • 2nd, Friday - Stations of the Cross - Church - 2:00 p.m.
  • 7th, Wednesday - Minimum Day - Noon Dismissal - In-Service
  • 9th, Friday - Stations of the Cross - Church - 2:00 p.m.
  • 11th, Sunday - 2nd Grade Donut Duty
  • 16th, Friday - No School - In-Service
  • 19th-21st - WCEA Visit
  • 22nd, Thursday - Free Dress for March Birthdays
  • 23rd, Friday - Stations of the Cross - Church - 2:00 p.m.
  • 29th, Thursday - Minimum Day - Noon Dismissal - Holy Thursday
  • 30th, Friday - No School - Good Friday

  Click Here to get your OLG Spirt Gear!

CYO News

Congratulations to the OLG CYO 7th Grade Girls Volley Ball Team! They took 1st Place in the CYO 7th Grade Metro League. They play this Saturday, the 17th, in Dioceses Playoffs at St. Elizabeth @ 2pm. Let's give them a huge cheering section! OLG School is represented by Coach Liz Huizar, Isabel O., Amber H., and Geena K. Go Lady Lions!!

Congratulations to the 6th grade blue volleyball team for making playoff! What a great season! Representing OLG School are Coach Ivania Edens, Nyah G., Ava B., Sabrina L., and Adriana F.







Congratulations to Tyler D. and Adam K. in 5th grade for earning the Boy Scout Parvuli Dei (Children of God) Award! They each received a medal at the Celebration of Scouting at The Cathedral of Christ the Light on February 3rd. Tyler and Adam completed activities in order to discover the presence of God in their daily lives as members of their families and parishes, and also to develop a good, positive self-image through the contributions they can make to the group or community. 
Girl Scout Cookies!

The OLG 2nd Grade Girl Scout Troop #30501 will be selling Girl Scout cookies every Friday in February after school to raise money for their community outreach projects. 

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

2017-2018 School Calendar
Please click   here to view.  
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
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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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