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Our Lady of Guadalupe School fosters Gospel values, inspires academic excellence, and develops service and leadership. We face this as a sacramental community united and
sponsored by the Holy Spirit.
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7th graders create Faith in Action collages to demonstrate God's Grace through action |
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Dear OLG Families,
THANK YOU this Thanksgiving holiday weekend! Highlights of this past week include:
- Student's win Veterans Essay awards (see picture)!
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Auction awesomeness: WSBlog Post on Husky/Cougar auction basket fun and so much procurement already underway!
- Wednesday After School Tutoring training took place... program begins next week and will increase from here as we continue to grow our tutor core (email Julie if interested)!
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Vaccinations continue: Vaccinations are underway for all 5 and older! Keep it up OGL... and don't forget to verify vaccination with school office after the second shot!
And also a couple of quick staffing updates as well. Our recently hired Development Director, Cathy Mitchell, has given notice of not continuing with us. I am thankful of her time with us, especially helping get our Giving Tuesday plans underway. We are actively seeking her replacement (see current OLG job posts here) .
We are also looking forward to welcoming our new School Counselor, Kim Brunskill onto our staff. Here's a few notes she shared so you can know her a bit:
"A native of Northern California, I grew up camping and hiking in the Sierra Nevadas and tide pooling along the coast. Upon completing a double major in Creative Writing and Psychology at Dominican University of CA, I fled north to serve two years as an AmeriCorps volunteer in Oregon, where I absolutely fell in love with the Pacific Northwest! I gained a Masters of Science in Environmental Education from Southern Oregon University, which led to unique and life-changing experiences in outdoor education and recreation programs in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.
I am so excited to take my experiences working with youth these last two decades to serve as the OLG School Counselor. I am working on a Masters of Education in School Counseling from Prescott College and getting to know the local area, having just moved from Monroe. On the weekends, you may find me on the trails with my dog Scout or working in the garden. "
Kim's first day at OLG is this Monday and will have some opportunities to connect with students in classrooms, at recess, and in individual checkins as she joins us in this upcoming Advent season! Welcome Mrs. Brunskill!
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Yours in Christ,
Anton Kramer
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Nov 24 - NOON Dismissal - Thanksgiving Break
Nov 25 - Thanksgiving Mass 10:00 am
Nov 25-26 - NO SCHOOL - Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
Dec 1 - Wednesday 2:15 pm Early Dismissal.
- After school tutoring begins for 1st grade ... more to come!
Dec 3 - OLG Spirit Wear Day - Wear OLG Spirit Gear, anything CYO, or your uniform
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Light up the Night! Dec 3rd 7pm
Join our annual fun, festive community caroling event. Cookies,
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Giving Tuesday is next week
GivingTuesday is a global day of generosity that will take place on November 30, 2021. Around the world we come together to thank, help, give, show kindness, and share with those in need. Every act of generosity counts. Donate now
From all of us at OLG, thank you!
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2022-2023 Tuition Assistance Application
At OLG, we partner with Fulcrum to provide over $100,000 in tuition assistance each year to our K-8 school families. Families must apply each year through the FACTS Grant and Aid portal to qualify for a grant—all awards are made based on financial need.
Fulcrum Application deadline is in January,
but we ask you to complete it before Dec 17, OLG's Christmas Break!
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Parent Organization (PO) News |
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Donating an item to the Auction?
We will be collecting all items on December 3 between 2-4 pm in the Juan Diego Room (park in south lot). If this date/time doesn’t work please reach out to [email protected] to arrange a time.
For any families yet to donate, please complete the online form for either cash or an item by the end of the Thanksgiving weekend.
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Your Dollars and Donations can help us to make OLG spell GOLD!
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Holiday Workshop
Dec 9th 3:05-4:35 pm $43.00 for grades K-5 in-person
Join us for a fun filled afternoon of holiday artful gift making. We will design one incredible art piece based on a winter holiday theme that will be gift wrapped ready for gift giving. This one-time special class is 1.5 hours in length, held on site at school. Let's create together and get in the holiday spirit! Register Here
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CYO Basketball (6th-8th grade)
We are excited to announce that CYO basketball will begin in January and enrollment is now open. Click here to sign up!
If you are interested in volunteering as a healthcare coordinator (required for each team), please contact Dan Campbell.
Go Bulldogs!
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Blessing Sunday, Nov 28 11:00 am or drop off to the church prior to Sunday
Give to Seniors & Those in Need
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Giving Thanks for your Generosity
Thank you to the 58+ donors who gave to our turkey drive, benefiting patrons of the Latino Civic Alliance Center in Burien. Through your generous donations, and those of Leschi Market, we provided turkeys and Thanksgiving groceries for 150 families this season! Thank you for helping to make God’s love tangible for our neighbors in need.
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We’ll have coffee ready to pick up at OLG on December 11/12 or via the school that week! $4/bag comes right back to us!
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Many of the artisans, farmers, and communities we support through the sale are struggling this year due to COVID and slow sales. Through our virtual sale, you'll find a large variety of unique, quality gifts AND 20% of sales come back to us!
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Celebrating the Advent Season
This season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and to the anniversary of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas. From the earliest days of the Church, people have been fascinated by Jesus’ promise to come back. But the scripture readings during Advent tell us not to waste our time with predictions. Instead, our Advent readings call us to be alert and ready, not weighted down and distracted by the cares of this world (Lk 21:34-36). Here are some ways to celebrate this season:
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Our website has a variety of resources, including blessings for Advent wreaths, Christmas trees, and creches. In addition, there are several video reflections to enrich your prayer life.
- Join us for our Advent Communal Reconciliation services on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 7:00 pm or Saturday, Dec. 18, 10:00 am.
- Pick up one of the “Little Blue Advent Booklets” that provides daily reflections during the Advent and Christmas seasons based on the Scriptures. It is a great resource to enrich your prayer life during this holy season. If possible, a small donation of $3 to help offset the cost would be greatly appreciated. Available in the church vestibule or parish office.
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Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pray for Us!
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Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic School
3401 SW Myrtle St. Seattle, WA 98126
office 206-935-0651
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