The chicks start to hatch
An eggs-cellent start to Spring!
8 chicks have hatched as of today!
Principal's Letter
Dear OLG Families,

Our most interactive auction class project to-date is coming to fruition... the chicks are hatching! We are certainly Growing in the Light of Christ in the third-grade class!

TONIGHT, March 21st (6:30pm) is the final Vision 2025 opportunity to share your thoughts in-person and input into our long-term strategic plan. Come join fellow parents and school commission members to help us grow into the future! Door prizes, and treats too!

TOMORROW, a simple Lenten Dinner is available, and report cards are coming home with your students, plus any registration packets that were not picked-up at the office should be arriving by mail. Speaking of registration, don't forget these 3 items:
  1. online registration completed (link here),
  2. turned-in your signed student profile/authorization,
  3. and either paid by check or acknowledged FACTS for your registration fees.
All complete by next week (Mar 27th) and you'll see that on-time $50 family re-registration credit appear in FACTS!

In preparation for our new priest, the new form in your registration packet ( Confirmation of Parishioner Status for In-Parish Tuition Rate) establishes a system to keep our Parish/School records up-to-date.  To qualify for the in-parish rate, simply bring the completed form to the Parish Office (Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30). The parish office will clarify your parishioner status. If there are any questions, please feel free to contact me as we can help you register with the parish as well!

NEXT WEEK, our Homeless/Homebound Kit collection begins in preparation for the Day of Service (Apr 6th). There are over 200 folks signed-up for Day of Service, beating last years record numbers!!!
Yours in Christ,

Anton Kramer
Important Dates

Mar 21st - Vision 2025 Input Session 6:30 School Hall
Mar 22nd - Report Cards come home. Sign and return envelope by Mar 27th
Lenten Meal - Rice Bowl Recipe Tasting 6:00 pm Walmesley Center
Mar 25th - OLG School Homeless, Homebound and Refugee Care Kit Drive begins
Mar 31st - Over 65 Dinner 1-3pm School Hall
School Happenings
Re-enrollment Deadline: Wednesday (6 days left)!

If you haven't already, make sure you complete re-enrollment by Wednesday, March 27th to ensure your child's spot. If you missed your registration packet at the State of the School meeting, it is on its way to you in the mail. (New families see new family deadlines in an email sent March 21st).

Additional forms. Contact Laura Wong or Shelley Bradley with questions.
OLG School Homeless, Homebound and Refugee Care Kit Drive
Mar 25th to Apr 5th


It is time again for our Lenten Drive supporting our neighbors in need! A flyer (digital and print) will be sent out to you tomorrow. This year, introducing the drive is one of our 8th graders, JoJo Southwell! Please read the message below from JoJo:

“Our homeless, homebound and refugee neighbors need our help. They are the people that are struggling with barely enough resources to get by. We can’t sit by just watching so many people get into poverty. As part of my 8th grade Juan Diego project, I am helping our community help our neighbors, and you can help too! By collecting and donating items ranging from small travel-sized toiletries to socks and underwear, and even basic “starter items” our refugee neighbors, YOU can make a difference! These items will be used to make care kits for our Seattle community neighbors during Day of Service on April 6th. Thank you for donating! You make a difference!”
Spring After School Classes start in 11 days!

Sign up here to create with Trendy Crafts, perform in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, or learn Chinese! Details on our web site Contact Laura Wong  with questions.
Yearbook Photos Needed

We are looking for pictures from Cultural Night and more!

Send in your photos of OLG students at special events, sporting events, school day fun. 

CYO News
CYO Track & Field Registration is open


CYO Track & Field is open to 4th-8th grade Boys & Girls. Cost is $30 per child and sibling discounts do apply. Please make sure you take the discount at check-out during registration. Practice begins April 9th at the SW Athletic Complex across the street from Sealth High School. Weekly practice is Tuesday 6:30-7:30 pm and Friday 6:00- 7:00 pm
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 12 th  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
Parent Org


To help us plan for next year’s auction, please complete our brief survey. Your participation and feedback is valuable!


Don't Miss out! - Auction Buy-a-spot Socials!
There are still some Auction Buy--A-Spot events available. Don't miss out on fun events with your OLG friends! These spot will  go fast , so get them while you can!
To check availability, email Sandra Watson , and bring your check to the front desk with "buy-a-spot" in the memo line!

1.    Dance Class with Nikki Womac - $30pp - 8 spots available 
Friday May 31 st , 7 – 10pm
Walmesley Gym

2.    Pushups, Pizza + Beer (Dad’s Night Out) - $40pp - 5 spots available
Hosted by Patrick Lamb
Thursday April 11 th , 5pm
Project 968 + Supreme Pizza

3.    Moms, Margaritas + Barre - $50pp - 10 spots available 
Hosted by Saragh Lamb 
Friday May 3 rd , 4 – 5pm (Class at Barre 3); 5 – 8pm (Mission Cantina)

Spirit Wear Sale
Kids outgrown their OLG spirit wear? Never enough spirit tees for a clean one on Spirit day? Spirit Wear is available for purchase again - now thru April 4th!

ShopWithScrip
Get your family vacation ready with top brands like Kohl's, T.J. Maxx, American Eagle, and Journeys. Spring into style with   scrip ! We also have a new partner, Nintendo eShop. Level up your family gaming and earn an 8% for OLG. Shop scrip on your mobile phone. Please contact  Scrip Team   with questions.

OLG Parish News
March 24th, and 31st More information

Join us for a Free Lenten Meal! Friday, Mar 22nd 6:00 pm Walmesley Center
Be inspired to encounter Lent with your family. Join the Catholic Relief Services team on Friday, March 22 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for a free Lenten meal in the Walmesley Center. We will be preparing three different dishes from the Rice Bowl Program. After dinner Jennifer Ibach and Kelly Hickman will share their insights on CRS funded projects.  We hope to see you there!

Day of Service 2019: Santa Teresita
Save the Date for the 2019 Day of Service on Saturday, April 6. With 14 projects to choose from, you may need more information!  This week’s featured project is Santa Teresita.  Santa Teresita is a Catholic Housing Services housing complex for low-income families who are at risk of homelessness. This year, volunteers will help host a Spring Party for the children and families. We will assist the kids with a variety of fun craft projects and activities. All ages welcome this year!  To learn more about Day of Service or to sign up for a project, go to: http://www.olgseattle.org/day-of-service .    Signups close March 25 so be sure to register today!  

St. James Cathedral Kitchen-Kitchen Manager
The Cathedral Kitchen is accepting applications for a full-time position, with benefits, for Kitchen Manager. Qualifications for this position include the following: Experience in the food industry, excellent organizational and people skills, enthusiasm and compassion toward serving anyone in need including the homeless. Food Handlers permit required. Interested applicants should download the Seattle Archdiocesan Job Application  - and send it with a cover letter and resume, via e-mail, to  Teddi Callaha

Fr. Greg Boyle is Coming to OLG: Get your Tickets now!
We are excited to host Fr. Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries on Wednesday, May 8. “Fr. G” is a Jesuit priest in L.A. who started the largest gang-intervention, rehabilitation, and re-entry program in the world. In his talks, Fr. G shares stories and much wisdom about difficult realities, humanity, restorative justice, community and God’s boundless love and compassion. We anticipate this event being very popular so be sure to get your tickets now! You can buy $12 tickets online  (+$1.41 service fee), in the parish office, school office and after Mass.  Learn more. See more about his OLG presentation    

Learn a little more about Fr. G
The Ignatian Spirituality Center invites you to join them for a 5-week, Tuesday night  Barking to the Choir book group. Join them to pray, reflect and discuss through an Ignatian lens this book on Radical Kinship by Greg Boyle, SJ, author of  Tattoos on the Heart and founder of Homeboy Industries. This is a great way to learn more about Fr. G and his ministry before he comes to OLG on May 8 th.  Register by March 24th.   Questions: Andrea Fontana  206-329-4824 
School Fund Drive
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 are well over $51,000 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. Those who pledged a while ago, think about making your gift today!

Our Lady of Guadalupe,  Pray for Us!

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