Principal's Letter
Dear OLG Families,

Last week I asked us to all consider how MLK Day was a time to reflect on our call to change the world. Here at Guadalupe I am continually blessed to see our youth listen for their call and respond. From the SVdP food drive last month, to seeing all students prepare to present their work for this weekend's open house...come and share this positive presence and great hope that is so uplifting in our current "Viadoom" "shutdown" world. Here at OLG we are growing, we are spreading light, and we are welcoming to all. Come this weekend to our masses to hear from our students and to invite others in. Refer another family to join OLG School and invite them to our open house this Sunday, Jan 27th (9-1).

If you haven't yet, please also complete the Intent to Return survey for our enrollment and planning process. We are Growing in the Light and we want to make sure your families spots are held while we are considering new enrollees!

As we grow together we also reflect on our progress, and this Friday (1/25) we have a half-day of school for that purpose. Our wonderful teachers will be investigating our science program options as we look to move more fully into the Next Generation. Thank you for your support of our teachers and their continual growth and development. I look forward to seeing you all this weekend and throughout the week as we celebrate our Catholic Schools!

Yours in Christ,

Anton Kramer
Important Dates
Jan 25th - Noon Dismissal all grades 1/2 Day Sign up for EDC

Jan 27th - Open House 9:00 am-1:00 pm - Students wear full uniform and check in with your classroom teacher to receive free dress Monday, Jan 28th.
Jan 27th - All-School Mass 11:00 am Students wear full uniform
Jan 28th - Parent/Volunteer Appreciation Day
Jan 29th - Day of Giving Donations to OLG matched today only!
Jan 29th - Staff Appreciation Day
Jan 30th - Grades K-8: bring baked goods, fruit or juice boxes to office according to your child's grade (see Special Persons section below)
Jan 30th - Winter Concert 7:00 pm in the church
Jan 31st - Special Person's Day & All-School Mass 8:30-11:15 am Students wear full uniform Details
Feb 1st - Student Appreciation Day - Students wear Pajamas or OLG Spirit wear

Check Lost & Found inventory. Items can be found at the front desk
Catholic Schools Week
Open House and All-School Mass this Sunday!

  • Bring your family to Mass 11 am and Open House 9-11am. Students wear full uniform and check in with your classroom teacher to receive free dress Monday, Jan 28th.
  • Encourage new families to attend the Open House or contact us for a tour. Remind any 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
Special Persons' Day

  • Send these details to your Special Person. (Notify your child's classroom teacher if you would like us to find a Special Person). 
  • Bring these items to the school by Wed Jan 30th
  • K-2nd grades - one package of bite-sized baked goods
  • 3rd-5th grades - one bunch/package grapes, strawberries or bananas
  • 6th-8th grades - one package of 8-10 juice boxes
Band Update
Time for the CSW Winter Program!  
The OLG School Band (gr. 6-8) will be performing the evening of  January 30th at 7:00 pm.  Band members are asked to report to the school hall at 6:30p.m. As with all concerts, this is a graded performance/attendance is required. We look forward to sharing our music with you!

School Uniform Exchange
OLG Catholic School Open House is this Sunday which means we’re halfway through the school year. Has your kiddo outgrown their uniform? Well it's time to turn it in for the next kid and pick up something that fits. Lost your sweatshirt or vest? I have some! Need pants? I’ve got tons - boys AND girls! The uniform closet/room is organized and ready for business. There will NOT be tables set up during the Open House. However, you may e-mail or text me at any time with your personal request and I will get you what you need. Usually within a day or two turnaround time.

Also, if you are looking to clean out your closets, you can always bring in your gently used pants, jumpers, skirts, etc.   to the front office.    NO WHITE SHIRTS PLEASE - unless they are brand new or  barely  used. Thank you!

Specialist News
Healthy, Caring, and Responsible
Years ago as a young adult, I asked my mother a sincere and loving question…”How did you know what to do to be such a great mom?” She smiled at the compliment, and thought for a moment. I knew she had been an only child, losing her dad when she was just 14, and her mother when she was 22. She smiled and said, “Well, I was blessed with the four of you. You and your brothers were for the most part very responsible, and I trusted you. You were like kites that I set in the breeze. I would let out the string a little at time, as you slowly drifted up. Once you were high up in the wind and the current had you, I let go…”  Continue Reading

Heidi Ehrenberg, School Counselor
After School Programs
Coding class starts on Monday for Grades 3-6
through Amazon Future Engineer!


Chinese Class still has room for more enrollees... contact Laura Wong if interested!
Parent Org

Thank you so much to Cassie Jenkins & Saragh Lamb for chairing Trivia Night! Another fun time was had by all!

Saturday March 2nd, 5:30pm in the Walmseley Center
Auction tickets are now available for purchase at  olgevents.org .

All tickets include a complimentary glass of bubbly upon entry and a drink ticket. This year, there is an option to advance purchase a All-Inclusive Drink Wristband for $40! Night-of, individual drink tickets will also be for sale. Please contact Auction Chairs directly with questions.


Now in addition to $25 and $100 physical gift cards, a $50 physical gift card is available for all Albertsons and Safeways. Remember, each time you shop with Scrip , you are helping OLG to meet the fundraising goal. Please contact  Scrip Team if you have any questions.

Bonus (until Feb 1st): When you purchase a See's Candies gift card, OLG earns 11% .
OLG Parish News
Congratulations and God's Blessings
Last weekend we celebrated the RCIA Rites of Acceptance and Welcome --

Catechumens (those not baptized):  Jill Arbow and Darnell Metcalf
Candidates (those already baptized):  John Crone, Tom Stafford, and Kat Woods

These catechumens and candidates have shown that the beginnings of the spiritual life and the fundamentals of Christian teaching have taken root in them. They have now publicly stated their desire to learn more about the Catholic faith and follow the ways of Christ and will now enter into a more intense time of formation. The Rite asks them what they ask of the Church and their response was:

They ask the Church to continue to support them on their faith journey. They want the Church to continue to embrace the inclusivity of the Gospel and the dignity and rights of others, including welcoming women and their gifts. They also ask the Church to work for greater integrity and accountability among its bishops and priests.   And, they ask you, the people of Our Lady of Guadalupe,  to surround them and their families with faith, love and encouragement, and welcome them into the parish family.

Please continue to keep them in your prayers.

Volunteers Needed to help with First Communion Banners
We need banner templates cut out of felt and fusing needs to be ironed to fabric squares. Work can be done at home. If interested, please contact Helen at  206-935-0358
Help Plan the Day of Service
Plans are underway for the 5 th  Annual OLG Day of Service on April 6. If you’d like to help with the planning, promotion, and implementation for the final few months, please join us for our next meeting on Friday, January 25 at 8:30am in the Pastoral Center. This counts for volunteer hours in the school and you get to meet some fun people! 

St. Vincent de Paul Helps Federal Employees with Rent Assistance and Food
If you or a friend are a Federal Employee adversely impacted by the government shutdown, know that St. Vincent de Paul is here to help. SVdP wants all to know that they can help with food, free clothing, personal hygiene supplies, etc. at the Georgetown Food Bank (5972 4 th Ave S). The Food Bank is open T/Th/F/Sa from 11am to 2pm. For more information or help with other services, call the SVdP hotline at  206-767-6449 . 

Young Adults (21-35+) Games Night
Saturday January 26th 6:30-8:30 pm in the Walmesley Center  

Do you like to Plan Parties or Events?
Do we have an event for you! On Saturday, February 16 th, Bishop Mueggenborg will celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation with our parishioners and we want to host a reception for this special occasion. Qualifies for service hours. If interested, contact Helen 206-935-0358.
School Fund Drive
Our School Fund Drive is over 50% complete! 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... we are over $48,000 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.
Make your gift, or pay your pledge, on Tuesday 1/29 Day of Giving to take advantage of special matching gift funds and help us reach our goal!

Our Lady of Guadalupe,  Pray for Us!

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