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Happy Summer Lourdes Families,
I hope all of you are enjoying your summer so far.
This has probably been the most unique summer that I have had at OLOL in my 12 years. I feel like I'm in the middle of a construction zone. We had the good people at Hein Construction powerwash the entire building, the HJ Martin crew installing the new windows, as well as Stan’s crew working on deep cleaning the school. It has been a constant flow of people. I love seeing all of these different crew members but not as much as I love seeing students scampering around the building.
Here are a few updates from the principal’s office.
The new windows are even better than I expected. Not only do they look beautiful on the outside but they open up the inside of the classroom so much. You will be amazed.
In case you missed the letter from Fr. Jim, we are expected to have air-conditioning by the start of school. I was very excited about that news.
As you know we did a great job of fundraising last year. As a result, I placed a large order of KI furniture at the beginning of the summer. You will see new pieces of furniture in every classroom this year. On behalf of the teachers, thank you for all of your financial support. None of what we are doing this summer would be possible without you.
I am making progress on the two remaining open positions that we have. I am pretty confident that I will be able to make an announcement on the other 3rd grade teacher early next week. I want to make sure all my i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed before making formal announcements.
The back-to-school packets will be mailed out in approximately 2 weeks. I am trying to limit some costs and paper with a move to more electronic delivery. The back-to-school packet might be a little lighter this year.
In addition, an email will be going out next week asking for your child’s shirt size for the Lourdes Spirit Shirt. We are excited to unveil a new OLOL Catholic School logo which will be on the shirt.
In case you haven’t heard, our school hours are changing. All students preschool through 8th grade will have a start time of 8:00AM and a dismissal of 3:00PM.
The preschool start day is Tuesday, September 2nd for our 3 year-old program and the 4 year-old (5 day) program. The 4 year-old (3 day) program starts on Wednesday, September 3rd.
Finally, I wanted you to have some summer dates on your calendar. If this will be your first year at OLOL we will be having a New Family Orientation on August 12th in the social hall. We ask that this be a parent only meeting. There is much to cover about the day-to-day and we can get through it easier if it is only parents. The Back-to-School Night is Thursday, August 21st from 4:00 - 6:30PM. You can come anytime during these hours. You will meet your teacher, drop off school supplies, and have your school picture taken.
“Through recreation and leisure made possible by travel, people are restored and renewed, body and spirit. They return home to family and work with a new perspective and enthusiasm for life” - Pope John Paul II
Educating mind, body, and spirit
Jeffrey Young - Principal
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