Dear OLOL Families,

Welcome to Catholic Schools Week. We are half-way through the week. And so far it has been great. On Monday, we celebrated our teachers by having lunch brought in courtesy of the OLOL Packer Party group. This group does so much for us and we appreciated the support they have given to us for so many years. In addition, Allissa Turiff graciously offered her sound therapy expertise to our staff. She offered a couple of sessions to our staff. Thank you, Mrs. Turriff.

Today is all about our students. Our 4-8th graders are going to Synergy Sports Complex for a morning of exercise and team building. Thank you to the Smith family for accommodating our students. Our K-3rd graders are heading over to Air Force gymnastics for a afternoon of fun activities. After lunch our middle school students are going to be serving our greater community. Some will be heading to Renaissance Assisted Living and doing an activity with the residents. Others are going to St. Vincent DePaul and sorting merchandise.

On Thursday, our 1st graders will lead us for our Catholic Schools Week school Mass. That is at 9:00AM, feel free to join us if you can. We wrap up Catholic Schools week on Friday with our talent show at 1:00PM. The students and staff appreciate all of your support for this week as well as all year long.

You still have a couple of days to enroll your children for the 2025-2026 school year with the special enrollment fee of $50/family. That ends on Saturday so if you are planning on coming back to OLOL next year, please take advantage of this price. It also helps with planning for next year. It looks like we are going to be needing to add more classes. The sooner I get enrollment numbers, the sooner we can start working on classroom and staffing plans. Thank you for your consideration.

I am excited to announce that we have purchased some pilot classroom furniture last week. We purchased various types of tables, chairs, and desks. They will be delivered in 2-4 weeks. The teachers and students will get to see and work with them. From there we will determine which suits our needs the best and move forward from there. This is all possible due to your support of Light Up Lourdes. I am overwhelmed by your support of the OLOL Mission.

“If you are to serve God with your mind, to study is a grave obligation for you” - St. Josemaria Escriva

Educating in Mind, Body and Spirit,

Jeffrey Young - Principal

Thank you to everyone who made our

Kickoff to Catholic Schools Week

Kid's Cookie Baking Contest' a great success!

Congratulations to all participants and our judges!

Our contestants provided cookies for our judges and snack size samples for all the parishioners in attendance. The cookies were delicious!

+ Mason - Frosted Cutouts

+ Addie - Toffee chocolate chip

+ Kayla - Mint chocolate

+ Rebecca & Tommy - Rocky Road cookies

+ Hannah - Chocolate

+ Cora - Molasses

+ Caleb - Sugar

+ Lilliana - Stained Glass Cookies

+ Colton - Double Chocolate Chip

+ Jaxon - Macaroon

+ Reece & Charlotte - Trail Mix Cookies

+ Emmett - Black bottom chocolate

+ Sophia & Charlotte - Chocolate chip

+ Atti - Kitchen Sink Cookies

+ Maddie - Cocoa Surprise cookies

+ Rae - Ginger Snaps Men

Our celebrity judges were:

- Ms. Johnson (1st grade teacher)

- Mrs. Johnson (5/6 Lit & 4th Grade teacher)

- Mrs. Thompson (PhyEd teacher)

These judges had a difficult task of choosing the 1st and 2nd place winners.

Congratulations to the winners:

- 1st Place: Atti

- 2nd Place: Rae

Everyone in attendance (parishioners, guests, family, friends) had the opportunity to taste & vote for the 'Parishioners Choice Award'. One ticket/vote per person.

Parishioners Choice Award:

- Maddie

Please plan on meeting your child(ren) in the Gathering Space before the 9am mass.

If you can't attend mass, you can join your student for a muffin when mass concludes, around 10am.



No need to RSVP, but please indicate here if anyone in your party has dietary restrictions we can accommodate.

Volunteers, sign up here!

Basketball

3rd & 4th grades basketball season is just getting started!

3rd grade girls basketball schedule - link to schedule

3rd grade boys basketball schedule - link to schedule

4th grade girls basketball schedule - link to schedule

4th grade boys basketball schedule - link to schedule

5th & 6th Grade Basketball - Congratulations Cavaliers on a great season! Thank you for Coach Little for sharing your time and talent with the team!

If you have questions regarding OLOL Athletics, please view our website here or contact our OLOL Athletic Director, Neil Basten at ololathletics@gracesystem.org.

SCRIP News

Any questions regarding the SCRIP program can be directed to scrip@lourdesdepere.org 

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Additional information regarding the Scrip program is available on our

school website at https://lourdesschooldepere.org/family-involvement/scrip/

GRACE Re-Enrollment for 2025-26

RETURNING GRACE FAMILIES

On January 24, 2025 current families received an email from Our Lady of Lourdes via support@tads.com with a link specific to each current student at his/her GRACE school. This link will direct you to the TADS enrollment website to complete the online enrollment process which involves answering registration questions for each child, paying the enrollment fee and setting up the required tuition agreement and payment plan. The process in its entirety must be completed to reserve your child’s seat at the GRACE school for fall 2025.

Details are available at gracesystem.org | Admissions | Re-enrollment

Enroll Early for 2025-26!

Enrollment Fee Incentives are offered when enrolling early!

The nonrefundable enrollment fee is per family.

$50 – Early Enrollment during Catholic Schools Week – through February 2, 2025

$100 – February 3-28, 2025

$125 – beginning March 1, 2025

Details regarding 2025-26 admissions and enrollment are available at the following GRACE school system web pages: gracesystem.org 

• Re-enrollment (current families)
• How to Apply (new families)
• Tuition and Fees 
• Preschool Rates and Offerings
• Enrollment Contracts - Family Engagement
• Parish Verification Form
• Tuition Assistance
• Wisconsin Parental Choice
• Referral Incentive

Tuition and Fees Policy Reminder

Gratitude is extended to GRACE families who are current with their tuition, fees and lunch accounts. 

In case of accounts that are not up to date, 

• re-enrollment (or admission/enrollment of siblings new to GRACE) for 2025-26 will not be permitted
• 8th and 12th grade students will not be eligible to participate in class trips, parties and graduation events. The only exception is the eighth grade retreat as long as the retreat fee (if required) is paid.

Please contact finance staff at the GRACE Riverside Office if you have any questions or to make a payment to update your account: 920-499-7330 option 3.

Tuition Tax Credit Information

Tuition tax credit information is available to GRACE families online via GRACE’s enrollment management system, TADS. 

• The TADS Household Paid Tuition Tax Report will provide a breakdown of payments made for the specified household’s tuition account during the tax year. 
• When gathering information for tax preparation, GRACE families are to access their online TADS account | select Billing | Billing Account Number | Reports | Household Paid Tuition Tax Report | enter the tax year (i.e. 2024) and submit. A quick link also appears at the Billing Accounts – Tuition & Fees screen to access the Household Paid Tuition Tax Report. 

If you have questions or require assistance, please call TADS Family Support at 800-477-8237 or GRACE at 920-499-7330, option 2.

GRACE Robotics Team

The GRACE Robotics Team is hosting an open house on Saturday, February 1st from 1:30-3:30 pm at St. Bernard Catholic School. All GRACE students currently in 1st through 7th grade are invited to watch a team practice to see what the team is all about. Please RSVP for the event using this form. Email stbernardrobotics@gmail.com with any questions.

Navigating the Digital Age: A Must-Attend Event for Families

Have you ever wondered, "Is it safe for my child to be on social media? What apps should I be aware of?"

This event is open to all families, and we encourage you to be a part of this important conversation.

Join us at Notre Dame Academy on February 17, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. for an insightful session with international technology speaker, Paul Sanfrancesco. He will be visiting Green Bay to discuss crucial topics on how to navigate the digital landscape safely and effectively.

Mr. Sanfrancesco recently presented several sessions for all teachers in the Diocese of Green Bay. We recommend this presentation!

Loving and Living Life at Lourdes

Checkout what is happening!

There is something for everyone!

Please join us for weekend mass.

Saturday: 4:30PM

Sunday: 8:15AM, 10:15AM & 6:00PM



If you are unable to join us for school or weekend masses, please visit our parish YouTube channel.

The Sunday (8:15AM) & Wednesday school (9:00AM) masses are livestreamed.

Visit our parish website and our parish bulletin

 for additional information.