Principal's Letter
Dear OLG Families,

Thank you all for your flexibility as we weathered the late-starts this week! The snow and ice is winter fun for kids, but as Principal and a parent myself I know the safety of our kids and the staff is paramount. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. I hope to take a good rest from those 5:30am phone/message/texts for a while, as I'm sure you all are as well :)

Speaking of communications, I know there have been a lot recently. A couple of especially important ones to note here:
  1. Invite to Special Persons Day and info is in your child's backpack tonight... please check that info as your child will want to be a big part of that invitation process!
  2. Your family has been invited to complete your Intent to Return. If for some reason that email didn't get to your family, please use the link here. This is a great way to help us with staffing and budget decisions for our next school year!
  3. Open House on Sunday the 26th also means our big push for any new families who want to join our school next year... that also means you can earn a referral bonus on next year's tuition! Read more here: Referral Program
Below there is plenty more to read including tax info, volleyball info, and another update on the progress of the Safe Parking program. Enjoy the MLK Monday, and we look forward to next week working hard on our academics while also preparing for Open House & the fun of Catholic Schools' Week!
Yours in Christ,

Anton Kramer
Important Dates
Jan 20th - NO SCHOOL - Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day
Jan 24th - Noon Dismissal all grades 1/2 Day - Professional Development
Jan 26th - Open House 9:00am-1:00pm; Mass 11:00 am
Jan 26th to 31st - Catholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools Week
OLG School Open House
Sunday, Jan 26th

  • Bring your family to All-School Mass 11:00 am and Open House 9:00 - 11:00 am - Students wear full uniform, then check in with your classroom teacher to receive free dress Monday, Jan 27th.
  • Encourage new families to attend the Open House or contact us for a tour. Remind families you refer to write your name on their OLG application and you may qualify for a tuition credit next year! Find out more about our Referral Program
  • Watch for opportunities from your Classroom Rep to earn commitment hours
Special Persons' Day
Thursday, Jan 30th

Grades K-8: Invite a Special Person - Check your child's backpack today for a postcard invitation and details.

Details for Special Persons - Here are some details about the event for your guest.
  • Please arrive at 8:30 am. Guests will be with students in their classroom and get to see first hand what our students experience every day.
  • Parking is available in our gym parking lot and on 34th & 35th Ave SW or surrounding streets.  Please leave the church parking lot (south) open for those with disabilities and regular Mass attendees. 
  • Special guests will go to Mass with students at 9:15 am.
  • After Mass, students and special guests will part with a special goodbye.
School Happenings
Honor Band Auditions
School Honor Band Auditions (grades 6-8) have been postponed to:

  • Tuesday, Jan 21st 5:00 - 7:15 pm - Clarinets/Saxes/Drums
  • Wednesday, Jan 22nd 5:00-7:15 pm - Flutes/Bells/All brasses

All auditions are held in the Kennedy Catholic Music Room. 
Here's tips on FACTS you may find helpful:

If you have questions about your FACTS account, please contact Laura Wong .
Parent Org News
Spring Fling Auction
Don't miss out on the school's largest fundraiser of the year. Enjoy the night with fun, food, friends, festive drinks and fabulous Items! Tickets now available at  olgevents.org . Not sure what the auction is all about? Check out this overview of helpful information .

Can't attend but want to help out? It takes many hands to support a successful event.  The link to volunteer opportunities will be available next week.  
SCRIP
The big game is just weeks away. Whether you’re hosting a party, going to a friend’s house, or heading to a restaurant, earn on everything you need to cheer on your favorite team. From food and drinks to TVs and jerseys,  shop  using gift cards and earn for OLG.
CYO News
Volleyball is open to boys and girls grades 4-8. Registration is due January 17th, 2020 on Team Sideline. Dig it! Bump, set, spike!
OLG Parish News
Safe Parking Update
We signed the MOU to start the Safe Parking program with Urban League! There is new gravel in the lot and signs will be going up soon. We will continue to get the lot ready for our guests and begin to form a ministry to support the program, with the goal of starting in early February. We’ll keep you updated as things progress. If you haven’t already, check out the FAQ’s on our parish website.  If you would like to volunteer and/or be part of a Safe Parking Ministry team, please contact Jennifer 206-935-0358 x.120.  

Volunteer for the January Community Meal                               
The Community Meal happens each month at OLG, providing a free meal for anyone in the greater community who wishes to attend. We need your help to make it happen! Can you help on Sunday, Jan 26 to set up (around 9:45am), serve the meal (around 12:30pm) or cleanup (around 1:30pm)? You do not need to stay the entire day; just for your shift. We are also in need of homemade or store-bought desserts to share with our guests (drop off any time after 9:45am).  Sign up or contact Colleen   
 
Altar Server Training
Are you interested in being an altar server? Children 4 th  grade and older, and adults are invited to participate in this important ministry. This is a great opportunity for families to serve together. Information: Helen Oesterle , 206-935-0358

Scouting/Campfire Sunday, Feb 2nd
All Scouts and Campfire Youth and Leaders are invited to join us at the 11:00 AM Mass to ask God’s blessings upon you as you grow in Christian maturity to become Christ’s witnesses in the world. You are encouraged to wear your uniforms.  

Questions about Annulments? Irregular Marriages?
The Catholic Church greatly values the Sacrament of Marriage, but also recognizes that sometimes marriages end. Even though the Church has pastoral processes to support persons after divorce, each situation is unique with its own particular circumstances. If you would like to learn more about how to reconcile previous marriages and/or find support following a divorce in a confidential setting, please contact Helen 206-935-0358

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembrance Mass
All are invited to a Remembrance Mass for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan 20 at the St. Ignatius Chapel at Seattle University (901 12 th Ave, Seattle). Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Etienne at 11am.         
Australia is being ravaged by devastating bushfires. Fueled by record-breaking temperatures and months of severe drought, more than 24.7 million acres have burned —an area bigger than the state of South Carolina—and still growing! Dozens of people have died. Thousands of homes, livelihoods, and buildings have been destroyed. Estimates suggest that more than 1.25 billion animals may have been killed directly or indirectly from the fires. You can support the immediate response to the fires, crisis recovery, and long-term conservation efforts toward securing Australia's natural resources for people and nature in a time of climate emergency.   Donate to the World Wildlife Fund ,  www.worldwildlifefund.org/au     


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