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Our Lady of Guadalupe School fosters Gospel values, inspires academic excellence, and develops service and leadership. We face this as a sacramental
community united and
sponsored by the Holy Spirit.
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8th Grade Graduates were surprised by teachers and staff at their homes yesterday
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Dear OLG Families,
In this short week we have been busy making plans for June activities that complete our school year. Next week holds several exciting events including 8th grade Graduation.
Graduates and families, special emails/links are coming separately. It's easy for
all of us to take part with the streaming of the
Light of Leadership Mass at 10am, June 3rd, and graduation later in the day. See the calendar and more by reading on....
And don't forget the parish is inviting all to
send a family picture in (with names) so we can "fill our pews" in the church for masses. More details of it all
here and
here. Pentecost is this Sunday, May 31st, so remember to wear
red (even if you're just
watching at home).
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Friday
June 5th is our final "OLG Spirit Day" of this school year and there is a special contest happening... more details below! The
final week of school usually has class parties and a lot of wrap-up activities. This year each day will have a little theme and special fun. Be on the lookout for more ideas to come as we wind-up our academics this year.
For end-of-year returns of borrowed computers, library books, CYO uniforms, and more, please plan on either the afternoon of
Friday, June 12th, or slots on
Monday, June 15th. Signup
here to help spread our selves throughout and maintain social distancing as best we can.
As for next Fall, we are not alone in our uncertainties and are planning as best we can. I do have two more staffing changes to make you aware of as
Loretta Kramer, our longtime OLG Librarian and Kindergarten teacher has officially decided to retire and
Kysa Sedivy, our beloved 3rd grade teacher, is also departing from our school at the end of the year due to family, finance, and bridge considerations. We will miss both of these beloved teachers next year. On the hiring front I am happy to announce
Danielle Kolding, our long term sub for Kindergarten, has happily accepted the position for Kindergarten next year! Other hires continue to progress. There is movement afoot at the state and county levels as well regarding Fall and in what fashion we are able to open school. I'll have more information next week to share with you. Stay tuned each week as more info comes forward!
Finally, there is some great news being shared across the Archdiocese about some amazing Guadalupans! See below regarding our "Battle of the Books" contestants and
Mrs. Sommerville's awesome work with them! Also,
Ms. Hobbs and our 7th graders each year experience service-in-action in a special way around the community, something we call
Missionary Discipleship. They are recognized this year in a
wonderful article published by NW Catholic magazine. I'm so proud of all our students and the service work our school and parish does throughout the community.
#OLGStrong
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Yours in Christ,
Anton Kramer
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From the Development Office
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Thank you! We are closing in on our goal thanks to your continued generosity!
You can still help us reach our $20,000 Goal as we have reduced processing fees until MAY 31!
100 donations of $100 will get us to our goal!
Share our donation posts on Social Media or donate button below! Your support allows OLG to not only respond to emergent educational tuition assistance and learning resource needs during the Covid-19 crisis, but also continue to fund classroom programs that fuel innovation and stoke our kids' interest in learning!
Share the Facebook videos of our 8th graders; they are a huge testimony to the educational experience at OLG!
Looking for other ways to help?
During this time at home social media has been our link to each other and the world. Can you share one of our posts ? Comment , like, sharing on Instagram and Facebook expands OLG's reach to the community. Please take a moment each day if you can and share!
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Monday, June 1st - School office open
8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and
by appointment
- 2pm "Gifts Assembly" for 5th-8th graders
- 8th grade Graduation livestream ceremony 3:00pm
- Drive-in/procession 5:00 pm
Friday, June 5th - OLG Spirit Day
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Share your OLG Spirit!
#OLGStrong
Two more weeks of school - Let's finish strong! Show us what OLG means to you.
Friday, June 5th is OLG Spirit Day. Dress up and take a picture of your family on a walk, playing a game, being active, any activity that shows your
OLG Spirit. Decorate your door/window, dress up your pet, get creative!
POST on Social Media with #OLGStrong up to 10pm on June 5th. Every post is an entry for your family to win a $50 Restaurant Unlimited Gift Card! Or email your entries to rarcarese@gmail.com (all entries subject to use in future social media or marketing publications.)
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2020 Battle of the Book Competition Finals!
2
nd
Place! Wow – great job ladies. On May 27
th
the OLG Bulldog’s middle school team: Rebecca T. Kaley M, and Kelsey O. battled against other middle school teams for the archdiocese championship title. The competition was tight all the way through and our team was in a tie for first place heading into the sudden death bonus round. I am so proud of these girls and all the work they have put in to make this event a success.
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Time to Return Library Books
School library books can be dropped off at the front desk on Mondays 8:00 am-4:00 pm. If you are not sure your child has a library book, there is a printout available by the front desk, or call 206-935-0651.
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OLG School Summer Camps Cancelled / Bible Camp Moving Ahead
Our beloved summer camps taught by OLG teachers are cancelled this year. However,
Vacation Bible Camp is still running a virtual camp for PreK-5th grade. Please notice the new dates July 20-24. School families can make arrangements for continued technology assistance after June 12th. Volunteers needed for Crew Leaders. Deadline to register: June 30th
More here
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“Mostly, I miss my friends…”
Even though we’ve been on this COVID road together for a number of months, our thinking and behaviors still have to readjust to new guidelines and demands from time to time. But one aspect remains constant and frustrating in the midst of this pandemic - distancing from friends. Not having the ease, the frequency and the routine of interacting with friends can bring on stress. A young child’s response is often anger and irritability. When stressed, “regressions” are normal (acting younger than one’s age)...
Continue Reading
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Join us on the 2020-21 Parent Org. Leadership Team!
Hooray, we have so much already going for next year, including Auction Chair!
Get a jump start on your commitment hours by committing to a PO position now.
Each position comes with an automatic 50 commitment hours, open positions listed below.
Position descriptions here
. Email Yvette Messina at
olg.parent.org@gmail.com
with questions and to volunteer.
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- Co-Chair
- Secretary
- School Commission Liaision
- Halloween Carnival Chair
- Halloween Carnival Co-Chair
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- Preschool Classroom Rep.
- 4th Grade Classroom Rep.
- 6th Grade Classroom Rep.
- Fred Meyer Rewards Chair
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Last PO Meetings of the school year!
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Auction 2020-21 Zoom Kick-off Meeting
June 2nd
6:30 pm
Join us as we pick a theme and fill remaining volunteer roles!!
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PO Meeting
June 9th
6:30 pm
You are all valued members of the Parent Org. please join us for our last Zoom meeting of the school year on June 9th at 6:30 pm. Get a first look at next year's event calendar.
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Pizza Friday's Refunds and Donations
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Comment on posts and share stories with others
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How to Participate in Live Streaming Masses with Children
Great Tips from a Parish Family
Create a mass kit that can include: a cross, candles, bells (to ring with the Gloria), plate, cup, bible, “altar” cloth, activity sheets for children during the homily (sent by parish or accessed on website), and a copy of the Spiritual Communion Prayer. Your children can also include other items such as stuffed animals to be part of the “assembly”. And don’t forget that you can pause the live streaming at any time to engage the family in a particular way, such as encouraging everyone to write down on a slip of paper what they are sorry for
(Penitential Rite)
or who they want to pray for
(General Intercessions)
, set up the kid’s activities for the homily so that the adults can listen to Fr. Kevin, and process through the house before mass begins with the candles, etc. Be creative and let your children help create the kit, which can be put in a bag or box.
Update on Installing our New Camera System in Church
We are still waiting for our new camera system to arrive. Most of the wiring is completed so that when it arrives it can be installed in a few hours. Keep those prayers coming.
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LAST Chance to Sign up for the Youth Migrant Project
The
Youth Migrant Project
mission trip for teens (graduating 8
th
graders through graduating seniors) is moving ahead! We are accepting applications and preparing for service in the Skagit Valley from
August 10-14.
Come learn about migrant life by visiting the camps, working in the fields, and distributing food at the Tri-Parish Food Bank. We will join with youth from St. Anne, St. James and St. George. We will continually monitor health advice as we proceed. If the full program isn’t possible, we hope to find ways to assist essential farmworkers and their families as they labor to put food on our tables!
Applications are due by Sunday, May 31.
Email
Jennifer
for more information.
How to Not Use Plastic Bags for Shopping!
The use of plastic has significantly increased during this pandemic, which is still dangerous for environment. Consider using a rolling cart when going into the store and put all your groceries back into the cart at checkout. Take the cart to your car and load them into your reusable bags in the parking lot. So simple, right? Also, don’t forget to recycle plastic bags at Safeway or Home Depot
OLG is Collecting Masks
Catholic Community Services is in urgent need of thousands of masks for their frontline workers. They are also trying to equip farmworkers with masks as the harvesting seasons begin. Help the essential workers who labor to provide shelter and food for our community. We will be collecting homemade and store-bought masks. Visit
https://ccsww.org/sewing-bee/
for sewing instructions and tutorials. You can drop your donations in the collection bin outside the Pastoral Center on weekdays.
Supporting Bob Gage's Family Following His Unexpected Death
Bob Gage was a long-time OLG parishioner and Knight, and his daughters, Kasey and Mary, attended our parish school. In reaching out to his family they would welcome cards and even a meal or two to help them during this difficult time. You can mail cards to 12134 9
th Pl. SW, Burien, WA 98146. If you would like to provide a meal, please contact the Parish or School Office. Please continue to keep Bob’s family in your prayers.
May Community Meal Cancelled
The Sunday, May 31
Community Meal is cancelled as a result of the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order. Thank you for doing your part to keep everyone safe. Stay tuned for updates on the June 28 meal as they become available.
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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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