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Our Lady of Guadalupe School fosters Gospel values, inspires academic excellence, and develops service and leadership.
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Dear OLG Families,
Thank you one and all for your flexibility around all the wintery weather of recent weeks. We've returned to our normal energy around school and it's truly been wonderful to see students and staff immediately re-engage in great education (with a few makeup Valentine parties). As a parent myself I was certainly ready for a return to normal schedules! Speaking of schedules, many have asked about snow make-up and affects on calendar. We have always maintained more-than-minimum instructional hours (as per state code) and are not required by law to add-back in any days. But, we do know that our school's instructional goals go beyond the state minimum and therefore we are adding one day back into our class schedules:
Friday,
March 15th (originally set aside for a regional inservice day)
is now a
full
,
regular
school day for all grades.
Auction is rolling and I know you've seen lots of communication from the parent org. Last day for online tickets/reserved seating/etc is
Tuesday, Feb. 26th! Tickets are going fast, so get yours today, and we're going to have a great time!
As you think of your wonderful teachers around this time of curriculum shifts, auctions, and all else, please share with us your thoughts on which of our fabulous teachers and staff you would like to nominate for the
OLG Distinguished Educator Award! This annual award recognizes one teacher or staff member for excellence in education here at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Your
nominations are a great opportunity to recognize an individual who stands out in your child’s life and makes a significant positive difference through his or her educational ministry. The award recipient receives a stipend for summer travel and professional development, pledging to return and share the experience with their classroom and school.
Anyone may nominate a teacher or staff member. Nominations are accepted online (
here) and deadline for nominations is by our
State of the School meeting on
March 13th, so don’t delay!
Lent begins on March 6th. There are three Ash Wednesday services offered that day (including the 9am
all-school service). During the season of Lent and this time of transition, you are invited to participate in a six-week series entitled
RSVP: "Ritual, Scripture, Verse, and Prayer" The series is designed for all parents, parishioners, staff... to build closer relationships in our community while fostering a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through Scripture.
More details
here
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Yours in Christ,
Anton Kramer
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Mar 1st -
OLG Spirit Day
Wear OLG Spirit Gear, anything CYO, or your uniform
Mar 13th - State of the School (6:30pm)
&
Distinguished Educator Award nominations due.
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Access Tax Documents
in your FACTS account
Do you need a statement for 2018 payments made to EDC? You can access an annual summary in your
FACTS
account.
Select 'View Details', then 'View Payment Summary', select a year, then 'Print'.
Click here
for detailed instructions. Questions? Call FACTS Customer Care 1-866-441-4637
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Yearbook Photos Needed ASAP
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Send in your photos of OLG students at special events, sporting events, school day fun, even photos of OLG students having fun on their SNOW Days!
Email photos today!
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Math-Whizz Pilot is happening at OLG!
Students in K-4 have begun the pilot with an individualized online assessment which will guide the lessons they will receive in tutor mode. For optimum results we need your support in having your student log on at home. They will spend time at school as well! This program aligns with our Math In Focus curriculum, and will enable us to provide more support and enrichment for our range of math learners. Your student has been given a letter and log on information to use at home. It is also posted on my
webpage
.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Saturday March 2nd, 5:30pm in the Walmseley Center
Please help volunteer for the auction!
We need YOU to make the night a success! Spots are going fast and you want to be sure to get the slot you want! This is a fun way to get those commitment hours, and enjoy an auction from the "insider" view! Come help during the event!
Sign up here
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Auction ticket sales close Tuesday, Feb 26th 9pm
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The Online Auction is LIVE and ready for bids!
Please spread the word far & wide as Non-OLG parents/families are welcome to participate! Just sign up for an account and register a credit card.
It's easy to register a new account via Maestro:
- Go to www.olgevents.org
- Select Register as a new user (under the 'Get Started' header)
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Time to turn in Box Tops! Please
drop off labels from Box Tops products at the school office or in the container by the church library
during the month of February. To learn more,
visit our web page, or contact
Erin Pedras. Thank you OLG families! We appreciate your time and participation!
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2019 Day of Service Featured Project of the Week: Nature Consortium
Save the Date for the 2019 Day of Service on Saturday, April 6. With 12 projects to choose from, you may need
more information
! Catholic social teaching inspires Catholics to “Care for God’s Creation” as part of our mission to build a just and holy world, amidst all of the challenges around us. Through
Nature Consortium
a grassroots, community-based organization, volunteers have the opportunity to live out this teaching. Together, volunteers and staff will work on invasive plant removal, mulching, planting and gardening activities in West Seattle. All are welcome. To learn more about Day of Service, go to:
http://www.olgseattle.org/day-of-service
. Signups start this week for all projects!
Delridge Grocery Co-Op
Do you ever wonder what the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is and what happens to the fund we collect? You can see a project in action just down the road at the Delridge Grocery co-op, initiated with funds from CCHD. The project aims to bring local, sustainable food
within walking distance
to residents of Delridge and West Seattle. Learn more at
http://delridgegrocery.coop
Exploring our Collective Memory: An Invitation to Reflect on US Immigration
OLG Immigrant Ministry is excited to host Professor Catherine Punsalan-Manlimos, PhD from the Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture at Seattle University on Thursday, February 28 at 7pm in the School Hall.
Reflecting on the history of U.S. immigration in light of Catholic Social Traditions can remind us why fighting for policies that honor the dignity of our migrant brothers and sisters is a matter of faith and a matter of justice. Suggested donation $5.
Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love – A Pastoral Letter Against Racism
“Although our nation has moved forward in a number of ways against racial discrimination, we have lost ground in others. Despite significant progress in civil law with regard to racism, societal realities indicate a need for further catechesis to facilitate conversion of hearts. Too many good and faithful Catholics remain unaware of the connection between institutional racism and the continued erosion of the sanctity of life. We are not finished with the work.”
- Open Wide Our Hearts 9-10
Every February, we celebrate Black History Month. This month, as part of your observance, consider reading the U.S. Catholic Bishops new
pastoral letter against racism
entitled “Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love”.
Spotlight on Catholic Relief Services: Raise Your Voice for Foreign Aid
Right now, your members of Congress are evaluating the funding levels for critical accounts in the FY19 budget that support migrants and refugees around the world. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops opposes cuts to foreign aid and is calling upon Congress to fund these lifesaving programs at the highest levels possible.
Learn more
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Our
School Fund Drive is at 56% of our goal... 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.
Thank You to those who have given already, especially this past matching-gift "Day of Giving"!... we are well over
$50,000 and 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.
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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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