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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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Dear OLG Families,
October is here! We've been in school a month now and so much has gone on. Thanks to the support of so many, our Jogathon was a rousing success this past month with over $21,000 in donations, supporting the efforts of our Parent Org and generating enthusiasm from far and wide. Thank you for sharing the story of OLG with friends, neighbors, and family! As we continue to do things "virtually" and "remote" there is a growing hunger for community and connectedness...
This weekend we have two other major events on our campus... Saturday's "Drop in Service Day" is a great way to get Flu Shots, Masks, and more completed in one drive-thru setting ! And on Sunday is our parish blessing of all teachers, parents, and students: join in the livestream Mass @ 10am. Mrs. Kristin, our school counselor, has also been reviewing student and family survey data and offers other ways to be connected in these times of closures and remote learning times. Click on the info-graphic above for more ideas and thoughts.
Next week NWEA MAPs continues for grades 1-8. Again the online parent guide is here: https://www.nwea.org/parent-toolkit/ Thank you all for your patience and assistance in this process as we strive for academic excellence even in these trying times. |
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Preschool and PreK classes returned in-person this week and boy were they excited to be back! Our Kindergarten continues to transition in small groups next week, returning to full days later this month. Our next steps in the process for the rest of our classes returning in-person will be in a separate email later today to save space here in this newsletter. Thank you for all you do to help build our community together and continue to share the Bread of Life. |
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Yours in Christ,
Anton Kramer
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MAPS Testing for grades 1-8 continues.. exact times and dates set by your homeroom teacher.
Sunday, Oct 4th - Catechetical Sunday All School Mass 10:00 am - Join us! Students in full uniform
Friday, Oct 9th - NO SCHOOL - Professional Development
Packet Pick up/Drop off 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Mondays & Fridays - Packet Pick up/Drop off 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and by appointment. Check with your child's teacher when packets are ready
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Parent Organization (PO) News |
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2021 Annual OLG Auction- Full Steam Ahead!
Mark your calendars: the 49th Annual OLG Auction is set for March 6, 2021! We don't know yet whether we'll be donning our very best maritime chic and gathering in person or kicking back with a self-made cocktail and bidding online, but we DO know this year's event it sure to be a nautical extravaganza of epic proportion!
Our Procurement Committee has already secured many new and exciting items and packages to bid on this year thanks in part to the many families who made cash donations this month. If you're planning to make your donation in cash, we're grateful. Not only does it help us lift the pressure off our local business community, it helps us leverage donations into the kind of bid-worthy experiences necessary to succeed in a difficult virtual environment.
If you have an item to donate and haven't yet reached out to Development Director Rebecca Arcarese, please e-mail her as soon as possible.
Finally, we're growing! Every meeting brings new faces who want to get in on the fun. We meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. and hope to see you there!
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Charleston Wrap
Looking to get ahead on the holiday shopping? Online shopping has seen a huge increase during these COVID times, and we can spread the word & get funds for our school through our Fall Fundraising partner, Charleston Wrap® It's super easy! Click here for detailed instructions about how you can register online and support our goals. We appreciate all of your support and encourage you to spread the word to your friends & family, near and far! The more people who shop, the more money we can raise for our organization! More info and paper-order processes will be coming out next week, but anyone can start the online today. Together, we can ensure OLG hits the mark – and even surpasses it! Thank you for your help!
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Do you have clipped Box Tops that you haven’t turned in? Box Tops are being collected in the month of October. Please turn in clipped Box Tops to the school - this is the last chance for clipped Box Tops. The future is digital, so scan your receipt with Box Tops items to help the school continue to earn! For more information and to download the app, visit BTFE.com or contact Erin Pedras erinpedras@centurylink.net
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Join us 2nd Tuesday of each Month for PO Meetings!
6:30pm
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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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Back to School Essentials |
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Saint Vincent de Paul Drive Saturday, Oct 3rd
Seville Stoll and Dani Turcinec will be collecting donations for Saint Vincent de Paul for their 8th grade Juan Diego project. Drop off needed pantry items, register to vote and get a flu shot 10am-3pm Saturday at OLG's north parking lot. More
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Uniform Sweatshirts Available to Order through Oct 15th
Uniform "blue" sweatshirts on sale now. We will have limited supply/sizes on hand at the school office. New uniform sweatshirts will be sold two times per year. The next order opportunity will be in January.
Uniform Exchange is open. We have stock of gently used OLG sweatshirts and uniform pieces. Please complete this form. Erin Pedras will contact you and uniform pieces will be individual packaged by family and available for pick up
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Updated Immunization Form Requirements
There have been some changes to the vaccine requirements for Washington State and the Archdiocese Seattle. We need your help to ensure that all children are safe when we return to school in person. See last week's newsletter for details. Please send your medically verified immunization record to the school office as soon as possible in order to prepare for in-person learning. Please help keep our children safe.
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Safe Environment Class via Zoom
Is your family new to OLG this year? Do you plan to volunteer on field trips or in the classroom? Then you will need to sign-up for the Safe Environment / VIRTUS program required by the Archdiocese of Seattle for all volunteers working with children. For more about commitment hours (or volunteer time), click here.
For a class list and to register for Protecting God's Children, create a profile on the VIRTUS website. Click on the Training tab, then Live Training, Pre-register for an upcoming live training. At this time all classes are via Zoom.
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Zero transaction fees from FACTS
Withdrawals from checking/savings accounts are charged zero transaction fees from FACTS. If you use a debit/credit card in your FACTS account, we suggest you consider changing your financial information to your bank account checking/savings information. With debit/credit cards, you will be charged a 2.85% credit card transaction fee. More about FACTS
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Entries due Oct 2nd for CYO Golf Tournament
Sign up for our 13th Annual OLG CYO Golf Tournament (Oct 9th at Foster Golf Links) and get an official OLG golf ball! We promise lots of fun and some shenanigans. Entries need to be in by Oct 2nd to reserve your spot.
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Family Faith Formation by Zoom
Families with children ages preschool through 6th grade are encouraged to participate.
Are You An Adult Who is Considering Becoming Catholic?
You are invited to participate in a process of initiation and formation into the Catholic community of faith. A new Inquiry Group begins Wednesday, October 7th, 6:30-8:00 pm by Zoom. Contact Helen for more information and registration
Help Shape the Next Congressional COVID-19 Relief Package
As Congress negotiates the next relief package, speak up for immigrants and those facing food insecurity. Every day, immigrants are at the forefront of fighting the effects of this pandemic, yet Congress has excluded them from every federal relief package and, in its latest bill, is actively penalizing tax-paying mixed–immigration status families. Speak up for immigrant families to assure that all taxpayers get rebates, all have access to COVID testing, and the safety of all workers are protected. Visit nilc.org/action for a pre-written, editable action alert. You can also advocate for a 15% boost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which help people buy food and also stimulates the economy. Support families trying to cope during this economic downturn at: www.bread.org/write-congress
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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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