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Our Lady of Guadalupe School fosters Gospel values, inspires academic excellence, and develops service and leadership.
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Over 200 care kits made; 3,067 items collected for the Homeless and Homebound donation. Thank you for your generous support!
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OLG 's Day of Service helps the Tri-Parish Food Bank, used by migrant workers and others, who are experiencing food insecurity
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Dear OLG Families,
Last weekend was a tremendous
Day of Service! Thank you to Karen Fitton, Lauren Hobbs, and the amazing staff and volunteers who made it all come together. All your help bringing in Care Kit items resulted in an amazing work party. We have a few at the school office and many more at the parish office if you know a homeless or homebound person you'd like to take a kit to!
This week our 6th graders are at Outdoor Education Camp at
CYO Camp Hamilton! I'm excited to take a little trip up tomorrow morning to visit with them and ask about all the cool science they are learning! Our
fund-a-need
Science for the Next Generation is moving ahead with professional learning time and new kits arriving early in May. More than half the money for these new kits is coming from our fund-a-need efforts, a bit more through federal funding we receive for professional development, and the rest through our regular curriculum budget. Thank you for your support!
Speaking of May, that means
Jog-a-Thon, is coming soon! Get all your pledges in by May 3rd (easy to do online... see link above and on the school webpage!
Finally, a shout out to our fabulous 4th grade who led us in a great all-school mass focused on reconciliation today. If you weren't able to make it this morning (or to last nights' parish reconciliation service), there is one more opportunity
Saturday at 1pm. More Holy Week news as well below and on the parish website. Our students will be reflecting each morning next week by starting each day in silent prayer. We end the week on Friday with a "Living Stations of the Cross" led by our 7th graders. Happy Holy Week!!!
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Yours in Christ,
Anton Kramer
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April 12th - Mismatch Day from your student council:
Your goal?
Don't match! Want to wear two different socks? Want to wear to different shoes? One short pant leg and one long--- You do, you do! Just don't match!
**Please wear appropriate shoes for recess/ PE. Dress code still applies for appropriateness.
Apr 12th - Lenten Fish Fry Supper 6-8pm Walmesley Center
Apr 13th - Palm Sunday Vigil mass 5:30 pm
Apr 14th - Palm Sunday 8:30 am and 11 am
Apr 18th - Holy Thursday Soup Supper 5:30 pm School Hall. Hosted by OLG School staff. Bring your own spoon and bowl
Apr 17th - Snack Shack open in the lunch room
(see article below)
Apr 18th - Mass of the Lord's Supper 7pm. Bring your Rice Bowls!
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Time to turn in your Rice Bowls
Now that lent is coming to an end, it is time to turn in your rice bowls. Remember to
bring your Rice Bowls to Holy Thursday Mass Apr 18th 7pm. Or, turn it in to the school.
Please convert coins to cash or checks (made out to “OLG” with “Rice Bowl” in the memo). Our counters thank you!
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2019-2020 Enrollment
Questions about enrollment for next year?
We are here to help! Contact
Laura Wong
or
Shelley Bradley
.
Here are some resources
:
Registration fee
invoices are in FACTS and payments received are recorded in FACTS. If you have not paid registration fees, they are due in FACTS on April 17
th
. (If your FACTS account is set up on
AutoPay
, the funds will be withdrawn on April 17th - no further action required. If your incidental expenses are
not
on AutoPay, you need to log in or call FACTS to authorize payment before the due date).
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8th Grade Musical and...Snack Shack Returns!
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OLG’s 8th grade class is excited to present
Music Man
!
Friday, May 17th at 2 pm and 7 pm
Saturday, May 18th at 7 pm
In the weeks leading up to the show, 8th graders will raise funds for this year’s musical by hosting a
Snack Shack in the lunch room on April 17, May 1, 8 and 15
. We will also be available
after school outside the Walmesley Center on May 3 and 10
. Kids, bring your appetites and a few dollars for an assortment of snacks - chips, sweets, healthy treats and more! All proceeds will go directly towards funding props, costumes, set and stage equipment for our 8th grade drama program.
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The 8th grade musical is a performance where each student in the class has a role, and learns acting, singing, and choreography. Each student partakes in the audition process and gains invaluable experience that helps push kids beyond their comfort zone. Previous performances include
Seussical
,
The Lion King, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Aristocats, Cinderella, The Jungle Book,
and
Aladdin.
Please help us keep this experience alive and thriving for our students!
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OLG Summer Camp Registration Now Open
OLG School Summer Camps June 17-21
Incoming Kindergarten to 9th grade
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A Day of Service Thank you!
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Thank you for helping the OLG community grow in the light of Christ at the
OLG Day of Service. We had 234 OLGers signed up for 13 projects! We gardened, cleaned, painted, sorted, organized and celebrated with and for people who are hungry, without stable housing, imprisoned and recent immigrants. Thank you for your service and support!
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OLG helps clean and organize the Welcome Center for the AIDNW (Advocates for Immigrants in Detention NW)
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OLG visits, brings lunch and plays bingo with veterans at the VA Community Living Center
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On Friday, May 3, OLG students will be “Running in the Light…” as part of our last big fundraiser of the year!
Time to ask friends, grandparents, neighbors and family to pledge a per-lap challenge or flat dollar amount for your runner.
If every runner can raise $150 in flat donations or a minimum of $7 per lap, we will make our goal of $30,000!
All pledges are 100% tax deductible.
Pledges are due the morning of the Jog-A-Thon, Friday, May 3
rd
.
Pledge forms are here went home in the FCE last week.
IMPORTANT DATES
- April 4 – May 3 – GET PLEDGES!
- Friday, May 3 – Pledge forms due by 9 am No form => No prizes
- Friday, May 3 – Jog-A-Thon: Running in the light...
- Monday, May 6 – Look for invoices coming home with students
- Friday, May 17 – All money due
More information on our
web site
including how to
collect donations
, asking family and friends, incentives, volunteer opportunities, what to wear and prizes!
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OLG Girls Volleyball Teams Advance to the Final Four
Both the 7
th
grade and the 8
th
grade OLG volleyball teams have advanced to the semi-finals in Varsity Playoffs. Both teams play their next playoff round on Saturday April 13
th
at noon. Good luck in playoffs!
Congratulations to all our OLG teams for their great accomplishments this year!
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Following a 6-1 record in regular season, the 7
th grade girls volleyball team defeated St. Pius X 2-0 in their 1
st round playoff.
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Following a 5-2 record in regular season, the 8
th grade girls volleyball team defeated St. Joseph Seattle 2-0 in their 1
st round playoff.
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Send out Fr. Jack on a High Note
Fr. Jack is a big fan of the game of golf and has always been a part of our OLG Golf Tournament. Come out and send him off in style with a great turnout at our
12th Annual OLG Golf Tournament
– May 4th.
Sign up today to play and share a great round of golf in a fun scramble format with friends, family, and parishioners as we raise money for OLG CYO sports activities and the In-Parish Help Fund.
Questions? Contact our tournament chairperson
Jason Standifer, or
206-931-0268
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Photographer needed for Easter Vigil
We need a photographer to take pictures of the Easter Vigil, including the baptisms of our Elect. If you take photos as a hobby, this is a great opportunity to share your passion and gift with OLG. Please contact Helen at
206-935-0358
.
Prayer Cards for the Elect
Thank you for keeping our Elect in your prayers during this season of Lent. Now is the time to turn in your
personalized
cards or notes for our Elect that will be distributed to them on Holy Saturday. You can drop off your cards in the baskets located at the place of prayer in the church or at the Pastoral Center (where parish offices are).
They need to be turned in
no later than Holy Thursday evening
.
Information:
Helen Oesterle
206-935-0358
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Learn more in our
Book of the Elect
Youth Migrant Project Applications Available Now!
The Youth Migrant Project is back! We’ll be teaming up with St. James and St. Anne’s for a fun and life-changing week, July 21
st
-26
th
. The trip is open to graduating 8
th
graders (or 14+ years old) through graduating high school seniors. We stay at Immaculate in Sedro-Woolley and serve in a variety of migrant ministries throughout the Skagit Valley, including distributing food and clothing, creating a fiesta for the children in a camp, working in the fields, and attending Mass in a camp. In addition to serving, we will learn about migrant life and reflect on our faith in light of these realities. There are two mandatory preparation meetings on June 2 and June 30, from 5-7pm. The cost of the trip is $200 but partial scholarships are available. Because there are three parishes participating, space is very limited. If you are interested in attending or have questions, contact
Jennifer
at
206-935-0358
x.120.
Applications are available in the parish office and
online
, and are due Sunday, May 12.
Are you ready for an earthquake or emergency that lasts several days?
OLG is hosting a SNAP workshop
(Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare) on Saturday, May 4, 11:00-12:00 Noon, in the Walmesley Center. This workshop is sponsored by the City of Seattle with the purpose to help individual households and neighborhoods get organized in case of a major emergency. This event is open to everyone and neighborhood block watch groups are strongly encouraged to attend! You will leave with practical information and resources to make sure everyone in the neighborhood is safe and cared for. Please RSVP to
Helen
Volunteer with Holy Rosary’s Women Shelter
Did you know that OLG is now partnering with Holy Rosary to host a shelter for up to 10 women every Saturday and Sunday night from September to June? With homelessness on the rise, this is a great opportunity to help provide a safe space for women in our community. Men, women, and girls over 15 are all welcome to help. You can serve as a driver or overnight host or provide food for the women. If you’re interested in getting involved, contact
Diane
or visit the
website
.
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Our
School Fund Drive continues... Support the extras that make our school special: from essentials like
Tuition Assistance, to the support services and extra-curricular programs, to our unique
Distinguished Educator Award.
We continue to move towards our
$90,000 goal this year. Use the "Make a Donation" button below or from the front of our website to make your gift.
Remember your gift must be received before the end of this school year to help us fund our staff's professional development and families' Tuition Assistance commitments.
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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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