Talent Show permission slips
due Friday May 13 (tomorrow!)
to ensure you get the right t-shirt size for the event
Principal's Letter
Dear OLG Families,

A school bus? Yep! Kennedy HS hosted our regional Band Festival last night and provided transportation to the festival. A whole host of OLG 5th-8th graders participated and, as usual, gave a great performance led by the incomparable Frances McKamey! Great work musicians... we look forward to your next performance at our May 25th Spring Concert (along with the MS Choir and our 3rd thru 5th grade class performances).

Tonight we welcome new families at our 6:30 pm New Parent Night. Thank you to current parent reps and staff for your assistance in welcoming our new families for next school year! Currently PS and PreK classes are working on waitlists for next year while some availability remains in other grades. Please have interested friends call the school office for more info on enrolling for next school year (and don't forget to have them mention your name for the referral bonus)! We're also looking for some new folks to join our staff as well (A primary grade teacher opening + Development + Parish office positions availlable).

Last week I mentioned a large uptick in Covid cases just as the rest of the world has experienced. Fortunately this week we have only 4 new cases (plus 1 without school contact). We continue to monitor closely and adjust precautions as necessary to continue the best learning environments for all. Thank you for continuing to monitor for symptoms at home and reporting positive test results to school office.

There are many more details below on:
  • Summer Camp deadlines
  • Talent Show deadlines
  • Beer & Brats
  • Spring Concert
  • Loop The Lupe
  • Yearbooks
  • Parish Office - Employment opportunities
Note also our Spring MAPS testing runs May 16-June 3rd ... and eat & sleep well and attend on your classes test dates! Teachers will send class specific test dates in their homeroom communications. We look forward to busy AND fun-filled weeks ahead!
Yours in Christ,

Anton Kramer
Important Dates
May 12 - New Family Night 6:30 pm School Hall
May 13 - Talent Show Permission slips - LAST DAY!
May 16 - MAPS Testing begins
May 18 - Wednesday 2:15 pm Early Dismissal
May 20 - Order yearbooks online - LAST DAY to receive $5 discount!
  • Fulcrum Celebration of Light at T-Mobile Park 6:00 pm
May 21 - Beer & Brats 2:00-5:00 pm Walmesley Center Patio

Calendar Changes / Save the Dates:
May 25th Spring Concert @ 7:00 pm (3rd-8th grade perform)
June 15th K-8 Dismissal @ 10:30 am (ELC stays till Noon)
School Happenings

The Talent Show is back!  
  • Permission slips due Friday, May 13 -- to the front office
  • Tryouts Wednesday May 18
  • Talent show Friday, June 3 1:15-3:00 pm

Don't forget to order this collection of memories for the school year. $35 for a hard cover, full color yearbook invoiced to your FACTS account.

Early Bird pricing ends May 20th!
($40 cash/check only after May 20)
Parent Org News
It's time to grab your tix for the Wurst Party Ever!
Coming up quick in just over 2 weeks. 

Still need 2 Brat Grillers (first shift, starting at 1:30pm) - check out the Volunteers page here
Reminder - All Volunteers (over 21) get a free Beer & Brat.

Have a Cornhole Set or White Pop Up Tent to loan? 
Reach out to Sandra Watson, Beers & Brats Chair to coordinate drop-off (sandralwatson@gmail.com) 
Get a head start on your 2022-2023 volunteer hours—join the Auction Committee!
Do you like party-planning? Hanging out with friends? The Auction Committee is kicking off its planning of the biggest party of the year with a brainstorming session on Tuesday, June 7 at 6:30 pm via Zoom.*

Expect a big, boisterous meeting where you'll learn the theme of the 2023 OLG Auction and help brainstorm any and all ways we can make it the most exciting event yet—can't wait to see everyone again and get the party started!

And listen, if you're new(ish) to the school—and/or just interested in getting to know more parents in a fun environment—I'd love to meet you! Please join us!

Hilary Reeves (hilary.j.reeves@gmail.com)**
Auction Chair

*I'm still having (too much?) fun in the sun down here in Charleston, South Carolina, so this first meeting will happen via Zoom, but I'll be back to host all subsequent meetings in person.

**Questions about the Auction? Roles? Time commitments? What to expect? E-mail me—I'd absolutely love to hear from you.
Loop the 'Lupe

Register by Monday, May 16 so we can make sure you get the right t-shirt size for the event! (men's AND women's sizes available)

Discount code (OLG5) ends soon!
 
If running, walking or navigating obstacles isn’t your thing, we also need volunteers. 
  • Be a Course Monitor or part of the Senior Saunter Cheer Squad
  • Sell food and drink tickets to help us raise more money. 
  • Congratulate racers at the end of the finish line and grab their race bib chip. 
  • Don't forget Loop volunteer hours count towards the 2022-2023 school year.  

Find out more about – the 5K obstacle course, 5K fun run, Senior Saunter, or Youth Dash. Proceeds from Loop the ‘Lupe support Our Lady of Guadalupe’s ministry and outreach programs. We need your support! 
Summer Camps
Vacation Bible Camp
June 20-24
PreK-5th grade
School-sponsored Camps
June 27-Jul 1
Grades K-8
Band Camp
July 11-15
Grades 5-8
OLG Parish News
It is so good to see people coming back to Mass!
We are blessed to have you join us again at the Eucharistic Table!
Join us for Coffee & Donuts this Sunday after the morning masses getting reacquainted with one another while enjoying the hospitality provided by the Knights of Columbus.

Help serve Coffee & Donuts May 15th and June 12th
Volunteers are needed to help the Knights serve coffee and donuts May 15 and June 12. If interested, contact Mike Galang

OPEN Employment Positions

Volunteer Opportunities

Vacation Bible Camp Youth Prop Party
Calling all middle and high school youth! Have fun while constructing sets/props for Vacation Bible Camp. Help create a cool atmosphere for our campers and get some service hours while you're at it! If you like to be creative, paint, construct, etc. this is the event for you! Friday, May 20th from 6-8pm in the Pastoral Center basement. Dinner provided! RSVP to Sarah Riggio
Join our Holy Rosary
OLG Care for Creation Committee at the High Point Bee Festival May 21, 2022.  
Sign up for our community clean up as part of Seattle's official One Day of Service. It is an open invitation to every Seattle neighbor to roll up your sleeves, come together, and give back, with volunteer opportunities in each neighborhood across the city. Register Here.

Intersections of Mercy:
Catholics Advocating for Housing Justice and Homeless Services
Are you concerned about increasing homelessness in our area? Join others from South Seattle Deanery parishes for an advocacy day on Saturday, May 14th from 9:30am-12pm at St. James Cathedral Hall (803 Terry Avenue).  No RSVP required. Park in the O’dea High School lot or take public transit. Questions? Erin at ErinMa@ccsww.org More information

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pray for Us!

Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic School
3401 SW Myrtle St. Seattle, WA 98126
office 206-935-0651