Our Lady of Grace Catholic School
eLion's Tales - May 23, 2018
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A Message from Mrs. Anderson
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Dear Families,
We have less than a month of school left. The rush is on to complete as much as possible in each grade as far as curriculum goes. However, as a child, what I remember most is the chance to learn outside the classroom by going on field trips. Our students across the grades have been taking wonderful, educational field trips these past few weeks and it is through those “outside of the classroom experiences” that they learn so much more than from a book. I read daily from a little booklet called,
Our Daily
Bread
, and one of the writings centered around the following from St. Paul’s letter to the Philippians.
“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable...think about such things.”
It is my hope that from the various learning environments provided in our school, our children will connect with the beautiful writing to the Philippians.
News to Note:
The Castro Valley Forum had a very good article on the importance of reading during the summer break. It said that research shows that students who participate in summer reading programs avoid summer learning loss. Summer learning loss is the loss of academic skills over the summer.
Unity, Truth, Love Awards:
Congratulations to the three recipients of the Core Value Awards for Unity, Truth, and Love. Anna F. was chosen for Unity; Valerie S. was chosen for Truth, and Isabelle T. was chosen for Love. These awards will be given at the graduation ceremony on June 2nd and they come with $500 for each recipient.
May Birthday Free Dress:
Due to May 25th being Field Day, students with May birthdays may wear any kind of bottom and the color shirt of their team as assigned
by Mr. Pop.
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Used Uniform Sale!
As you know OLG has a new school logo. Uniforms with the new logo will be offered at Bancroft Uniforms after June 8th. June is a no tax month so it is a great time to buy uniforms! The Lion logo will still be good until 2020.
Please drop off any unwanted uniforms to the school office beginning today through the morning of Tuesday, June 5th. The used uniform sale will be on Wednesday, June 6th from 2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. and again Thursday, June 7th 7:45 a.m - 8:15 a.m. in the courtyard. All items are $1, please have exact change. If you donated an item you get to swap for another item!
We would love some volunteers to help out so
please let us know if you are able to!
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Important Message from the Office!
Medication:
If your child has medication on file in the school office please pick it up by the last day of school or it will be discarded. If you have any questions, call the office at 510-581-3155.
Lost and Found:
Please look through the lost and found for lost items. All items not picked up by Wednesday, June 6th, will go towards the used uniform sale or donated to St. Vincent de Paul
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Heifer International Faire!
Sponsored by the 7th grade at lunch time recess on Thursday, May 24th. Baked goods, root beer floats, items for sale, and games! $1 - $4.
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The New 2018-2019 School Calendar is now Available!
Please click
HERE
to view.
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Blue Cards!
Blue Card Winners:
Congratulations to Davis O. in TK and Gabe M. in 8th grade for being the blue card winners this week! Thank you for showing Unity, Truth, and Love!
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Looking Ahead
May
- 23rd, Wednesday - Muse Concert - Stack Center - 1:15 p.m.
- 24th, Thursday - Theme Day! - Heifer International Faire - Last Day of Homework Club
- 25th, Friday - Field Day, wear PE bottoms with team color shirt - Free Dress for May, wear any bottom with team color shirt.
- 28th, Monday - Holiday - Memorial Day - No School
- 31st, Thursday - 8th Grade - Graduation Buffet - Last Day of Chess Club
June
- 1st, Friday - Free Dress for June/July Birthdays
- 2nd, Saturday - 8th Grade Graduation
- 5th, Tuesday - Last Day of Toyology
- 4th - 8th - Free Dress for the Last Week of School!
- 7th, Thursday - Minimum Day - Noon Dismissal
- 8th, Friday - Last Day of School! - 10:30 a.m. Dismissal - NO KID KARE
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CYO News!
OLG’s Third Grade Girls participated in the St. Bede’s Basketball Tournament this past weekend.
They practiced hard twice a week for three weeks and came to win.
They played three nail biting games in three days to bring home the Championship!
OLG students on the team are Kalea A., Elyse V., Taylor A., and Ava F. who was voted tournament MVP!
A huge thank you to Coach Jason Francis, Coach Kevin Ashely and the families who came to cheer on the Lady Lions!
Thank you also to OLG CYO for supporting the girls in this Tournament!
What a fantastic way to close out an amazingly fun season! #UnityTruth&Love
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Please click
Here
for Muse Registration form for the 2018-2019 school year.
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VBS RETURNS TO OLG THIS SUMMER
July 23-27 ~ 9:00 AM-12 NOON
We are excited to introduce you to Jackie Cruz our new VBS Director!
“Hello, my name is Jackie and I'm a mama to three and my children enjoy participating in VBS. I think kids are attracted to the "learn by doing" approach that VBS embraces. We learn about Jesus and the impact of his Word by the experiences we share with one another during the week. I have been volunteering in various leadership roles with Vacation Bible School for the past 6 summers and it is always a highlight of my summer. I invite you to share in the joy that serving in VBS as a leader can bring! It takes many hearts and hands to make VBS in a parish a successful event.”
Registration forms for Campers, and Adult and Teen Volunteers are available on-line and in the Parish office.
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Please Click
Here
for Mr. D's Sports Camp Flyer
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The Golden State Warriors will be Conducting
Youth Basketball Camps Over the Summer.
Please click
Here
for more information.
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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.
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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.
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Support OLG by shopping on Amazon Smile!
Click
here
and choose Our Lady of Grace Church & School.
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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.
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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.
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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
.
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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!
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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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Office:510.581.3155 | Fax: 510.581.1059| l http://www.olgschool.org
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