Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School

Lourdes Letter


Week of October 9, 2024


Educating in Mind, Body and Spirit.

School Lunch



October Lunch Menu


Directions on how to make your lunch payments online using PowerSchool.

-English Version

Spanish Version

The Lourdes Letter is published on Wednesday.


If you have items to be included in the newsletter, please drop off or email to olloffice@gracesystem.org

by 3:00 PM on Monday.

Thank You

School Communications

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If you are not receiving school communications, please contact the school office. Thank You

WELCOME

We're here to guide you through all that is happening at Lourdes.

+ School Mass

October 16 - 9:00AM with 6th Grade

If unable to attend, the mass is livestreamed for viewing later or to share with out-of-town family and friends. https://www.youtube.com/ololdepere


Harvesting Faith - Family Fun Night

October 17 ~ 5:30-7:00PM

School Gymnasium

See details below.

Need TSF hours? Signup here.


Parent Teacher Conferences (K-8)

October 22 - 3:45-5:00PM & 5:30-7:45PM

October 24 - 11:30AM - 3:15PM

See signup links below


** Parent Teacher Conferences for PreSchool will be held in January.


Early Dismissal

October 24 - 11:00AM

Parent/Teacher Conferences


No School

October 25


Friday, October 25

'Last Day' to Nominate a Teacher for the Golden Apple Awards

See details below.


Saturday, October 26

OLOL Trunk or Treat - 9:30-10:30AM

See details below.


OLOL Light Up Lourdes

November 16

See details below.


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Volunteer Opportunities

Thank You for sharing your time and talents with our school.

Enter your TSF Volunteer Hours here.

(An email confirmation is sent for each TSF submission for your tracking purposes).

Lunch & Playground Volunteers

11:00AM-12:20PM


Thurs, Oct 10 - Haley Settle, Allison Harper, Courtney Janssen

Fri, Oct 11 - Dan Lemons, Stacy Borys, Kelechi Omotoso

Mon, Oct 14 - Shaun Johnson, Allison Harper, Fran Larson

Tues, Oct 15 - Cheryl Veazie, Mike Vander Bloomen

Wed, Oct 16 - Jenna Johnson, Portia Asiamah, Sarah Hickey


October Lunchroom Volunteer Schedule


If you are interested in lunch/playground TSF volunteer opportunity, please review the link below.

More Information & Signup Form


If you have questions, please contact the school office or Julie VanDenHeuvel

jvandenheuvel@gracesystem.org.


Please submit your volunteer hours here.


NEW ...

Volunteer opportunity to earn TSF hours for Harvesting Faith Family Night.

See flyer for this event and volunteer signup link below.

Going on now ...

Packer Parking at Green Bay Distillery

You park vehicles & the school earns $$.

See details below. Earn TSF hours.

Check out the latest news and volunteer opportunities for the Light Up Lourdes Event ... scroll down for more info.

From the Desk of Principal Young

Dear OLOL Families,


I have three exciting pieces of information regarding the OLOL staff.   Both updates filled my heart with great joy.


First, Mrs. Jenna Yost has agreed to stay on as a permanent kindergarten teacher.  Not only is it for this year but for the years to come.  Mrs. Yost brings a wealth of kindergarten experience into the classroom.  I would like to thank the OLOL families for making Mrs. Yost feel welcome and making the decision for her a little easier.  She realized how much she missed the classroom after being our long-term sub to start the year.   We permanently welcome Mrs. Yost to the OLOL family!


In order to fill the role of interventionist, Mrs. Pahl will be extending her day and work as an interventionist in the afternoons after she concludes her morning role as the 4th grade teacher.  She started this role a few weeks ago but  will be taking it on permanently as of this week.  We are blessed to have her here in this important role.


Our other big staff news is that Mrs. Lambert and her husband are expecting their first child in April.  We are excited for both of them as they start their family.  The next time you see Mrs. Lambert, please pass along your prayers to her.


This year, OLOL, along with the entire GRACE system, is beginning the process of renewing our accreditation. We are accredited through the Wisconsin Religious and Independent School Association (WRISA), as required by the Green Bay Diocese and the state of Wisconsin for School Choice Schools.  This self-study process is a meaningful opportunity for us to assess ourselves and ensure we continue to offer an exceptional, faith-centered education.  Please stay tuned for more updates as we progress through this year.


The Star assessment report on the fall Star assessment our students took will go home on Wednesday, October 16th.


OLOL Catholic School thanks our friends at Hein Construction for performing a few tweaks on our playground structure to make it more safe.  Thank you!!


The first end I purpose in our daily work is to do the will of God, to do it in the manner he wills it, and thirdly to do it because it is his will” - Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton


Educating Mind, Body and Spirit,


Jeffrey Young - Principal

Cavalier Card Winners


Students who make good choices at school are awarded Cavalier Cards. Each week we have a drawing where some lucky students win a prize. 

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Kindergarten: Baeten - Madelyn Schette

Kindergarten: Yost - Juliana Spierings

1st: Malkowsky - Miles Huff

1st: Johnson - Adalyn Halstead

2nd: Lambert - Teresa Florack

2nd: Nisbit - Brynn Tackaberry

3rd: Matzke - Walden Sharkey

4th: Pahl/S Johnson - Gavin Aerts

Tuesday, October 22

3:45-7:45PM (Break 5:00-5:30PM)


Thursday, October 24

11:30AM-3:15PM


It is our pleasure to announce that the 32nd Annual Golden Apple Awards, is accepting teacher and team of teachers nominations now. Nominations are open through Oct. 25, 2024 (3PM). 

 

Below are links to the nomination forms. Please take a moment to review this information and nominate a teacher(s).

 

Golden Apple Nomination Forms

·       (English) Form:   GAA25 Nomination Form_English  

·       (Spanish) Form:  GAA25 Nomination Form_Spanish


This is an amazing award that goes to amazing teachers each year. Get your nominations in before the deadline!


We will not be processing SCRIP orders the week of October 7, 2024. We were recently notified that one of our suppliers will be closed that week.


Orders received after 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 30, will not be processed until October 14 and be available for pick-up/distribution on Thursday, October 17.  


Please plan accordingly.

  • Maplewood Meats $500 was recently added. 
  • Crystal Coffee and Green Bay Olive Oil are no longer available.

Thank you for your continued support of OLOL SCRIP!


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


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Additional information regarding this Scrip program is also available on our

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

TSF Opportunity

Park cars for HOME Packer Games & NFL Draft

at Green Bay Distillery


The 2024 - 2025 Packer Parking schedule is going to be a busy year. The Packers have an extra regular season home game and the NFL Draft in April. 


Choose the dates/times that work for you and plan for your 2024-2025 TSF Hours.


Click here for Signup Genius Link or use QR Code below

Mark you calendar for another great evening at Stadium View with friends and families of Our Lady of Lourdes.


Please visit the Sign Up Genius below to claim your volunteer spot. As a friendly reminder, each K-8 family must volunteer two hours to our school's largest fundraiser of the year.


Signup here.


Please email

olollightup@gracesystem.org with any questions or concerns.

Light Up Lourdes Need You!


The second annual Light Up Lourdes Telethon will take place on Thursday, October 10th from 6-8 pm in the church social hall. Join us for food, socialization, and phone call making! Scripts will be provided for you! Click here to sign up for a night of fun!


Light Up Lourdes is looking for parents interested in selling raffle tickets to parishioners after weekly Masses. This is a great way to interact with the parishioners of our parish community! Sign up here to sell tickets after Mass!


Please remember to sell your 2 key raffle tickets and return to the school office at your earliest convenience.


Check out the event page on LUL2024.givesmart.com




Cavalier Athletics

Additional information is available on our athletics website (link)

  • Volleyball - 5-8 grades

The girls volleyball championships will be held on Monday, October 14th at Notre Dame of De Pere School

  • 6:00 pm (5th/6th grade)
  • 7:00 pm (7th/8th grade)

Tournament Schedule and Bracket



Checkout the school calendar for the latest games/matches. View here.


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


Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE)

Additional information is available on the GRACE website (link)

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) and Wednesday School Masses (9:00AM) are livestreamed.


Visit our parish website and our parish bulletin

 for additional information.

Are you interested in earning fun TSF hours? Consider signing up to help OLOL teachers with this year’s Harvesting Faith Family Fun Night on Thursday, October 17th.  Please see the Sign Up Genius link below to volunteer with set up, family fun activities and/or clean up! 

 

SIGNUP to assist with the Harvesting Faith Family Fun Night

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