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Print this CSW poster then take a photo with your family and post it on social media.
Prospective new families are invited to attend our Virtual Open House Jan 31st
Principal's Letter
Dear OLG Families,

As we move ahead with returning more students to in-person learning then our Catholic Schools Week is getting even more exciting than normal! This Friday (1/22) our staff is coordinating and working through many of the complexities of providing the best hybrid instruction (meeting both in-person and remote learning needs). Thursday, Jan 28th & Friday, Jan 29th the 1st thru 5th grade teachers are specifically working on the curriculum, packets, communications, desk setups, and more to be prepared for students to return in the classroom. Please let us know if your are staying remote so teachers can plan for the hybrid needs in their classroom. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this time of transition.

Special volunteer opportunity is available Thursday (1/28) afternoon for some physical prep of our spaces (signup here). Also, attending the Fulcrum Celebration (Free event) on Friday the 29th is another way you can support the many great things happening in our school and beyond. There are also parish volunteer events listed below!

There is so much to celebrate and get excited about! Read on below, and also keep an eye out for the separate detailed auction emails.
Yours in Christ,

Anton Kramer
Important Dates
Friday, Jan 22nd - NOON Dismissal  Professional Development

Thursday-Friday, Jan 28-29th - Grades 1 thru 5 are a-sync learning days to allow classroom transitions

Friday, Jan 29th - Fulcrum Celebration (Free event)

Jan 31st - Feb 5th - Catholic Schools Week
Check out OLG's 2021 Catholic Schools Week Schedule
Special Persons' Day - Thursday, Feb 4
Celebrate a special person in your student's life and follow safe protocols. Here is how!

  • Text, video, zoom, or even mail an old fashion letter to your Special Person so your child can tell share their gratitude. Do so at any time is convenient.
  • Invite your Special Person to join All-School Mass live-streaming Thursday, Feb 4th 9:00 am
School Happenings
In-Person Learning Transitions
As we ramp up for grades 1st-5th students to return to in-person, here are some highlights and resources to help you plan. See Announcement
  • OLG Re-Opening Plan – many of your questions should be answered here!
  • Uniforms Exchange open! We have extra inventory of sweatshirts, fleece, sweaters and boys pants. Contact Erin Pedras with a list of uniform pieces and sizes you need. More about uniforms 
  • Has your child shown symptoms of an illness recently? Please stay home until the symptoms are better! Symptoms must improve within 24 hours or you will need to follow Covid protocols. Please contact the school office and use this checklist of symptoms to be watchful for. As more students return to campus our screening practices and following of these timelines is crucial to keeping us all safe.
We Need Your Photos for the Yearbook!
Share your photos of students or anything OLG. We especially need your help this year! How to submit pictures
From the Development Office
Join us at our virtual table to support an amazing organization! Fulcrum Foundation Celebration of Light 2021 is Jan 29. Register and select "Join A Team". Our Lady of Guadalupe team is showing up big to support! It is FREE to "gather" with us online!


Fulcrum direct support of our OLG schoo this year is in excess of $80,000... celebrate together with our school friends in this annual grand event!

Parent Organization (PO) News
Join us 2nd Tuesday of each Month for PO Meetings!

Please email if you have any questions;
2021 Annual OLG Auction- Registration is OPEN!

It's time to register for "An Evening at Sea with OLG" and we couldn't be more excited! Don't wait to register – our two Silent Auctions open on Feb. 22 and this year's Live event kicks off on March 6 at 7 p.m. sharp. We encourage you to make a night of it via our Red Carpet Zoom event and fun food and drink add-ons from Cure Cocktail!

Introducing Cure Cocktail
When you upgrade your Auction tickets this year, you're not only supporting OLG, you're supporting Cure Cocktail! Cure has been a Seattle staple for more than 10 years. A message from Cure: "With the closure of hundreds of Seattle restaurants, we want to inspire the small-business community by staying strong in times of hardship. Every purchase you make today and during the next few weeks will define the future of small businesses, from our family to yours."

Featured Auction Item: Two nights at the Coeur d’Alene Resort
Three words: lakeside infinity pool. The Coeur d’Alene Resort is located in northern Idaho on the north shore of Lake Coeur d’Alene, acclaimed by National Geographic as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. And the resort's famous golf course has the world’s only floating green. A FLOATING GREEN, folks. But that pool, though…

Fund-a-Need

Old fixtures that don't work, doors that don't lock, dented metal stalls, bubblegum pink/baby blue walls – sound familiar?  We have the opportunity through this year's Auction Fund-a-Need to update the bathrooms our children use every day. The more we raise, the more we can do – imagine being able to surprise our kids in the fall with bright, modern bathrooms on every floor (and fully-locking stalls). Make your Fund-a-Need donation here!

Questions? Registration troubles? E-mail Auction Chair Hilary Reeves or OLG Development Director Rebecca Arcarese.
Get your OLG Alum gear and OLG School Spirit Wear. All sales benefit OLG School!
Parent Hours from home?
Help with social media posts, videos, and more! Contact rarcarese@guadalupe-school.org for more information.
Please JOIN the ALL parent Facebook Group! We want to connect with you!
When clicking to join please answer ALL 3 questions in order to be approved.
Looking forward to a great year!

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Looking for Volunteer Hours?
 As interest in public mass increases, we need more volunteers to assist in ushering and registration check-in. Volunteers are essential for us to provide the safest possible environment for our public masses. If you are interested please contact Michelle Scheving,  Our next training will be Thursday, Feb 11 at 6:30 pm. 
Mardi Gras Scavenger Hunt for Families
All 7th-12th graders and their families are invited to a Mardi Gras Family Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, February 13 at 1pm. Families will meet in person, socially-distanced, to receive their packet of clues. The hunt will take you around the greater West Seattle area, then we’ll all gather to award prizes. Join us for some fun! Sign up here Register by Wednesday, February 10.

2021 Day of Service: Save the Date!
The 2021 Day of Service is Saturday, April 24. In its 8th year, the Day of Service provides an opportunity for parishioners and friends of all ages to serve at a variety of sites on the same day. Many sites provide essential services to neighbors in need and have found ways to continue serving safely. Look for more information soon and signups starting in February! Interested in helping to plan this year’s event? Our next meeting is on Monday, February 8 at 4pm. Contact Karen for more information. Learn more at olgseattle.org/day-of-service

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pray for Us!

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