Dear OLG Families,

What a week! We had an outstanding new event on our calendar last Saturday, the Artwalk. Thank you so much to Veronica, Katina, Kelly, and all the artists who made this event such a classy experience! This Thursday we sent home the first FCE (Family Communication Envelope) of the year. We try to put as much info in our newsletters and online, but sometimes you just need a printed form. This weeks' FCE holds info on...

Make sure you check your child's backpack, pull the forms and return any orders as you return the envelope to your homeroom teacher!

Today we have our "Spirit Wear" day (generally first Fridays of each month). Wear OLG Spirit Wear, CYO gear, or simply support one of our local sports team (National Champion Storm anyone?)

This Sunday, October 7th, we celebrate in our parish the thankfulness and blessings of our staff and all educators with Catechetical Sunday and the formal ribbon cutting of our newly renovated ELC & music room! Read on for more events and info below.

Yours in Christ,

Anton Kramer

Family Communication Envelope (FCE)

The FCE will be going home to each family Thursday and Friday (via the youngest student). It contains important paperwork. Please review the paperwork and return completed forms in the FCE. Initial by the date and return the FCE in your child's backpack so we have the FCE to send next time.

Our goal is to use less paper handouts and encourage electronic communications. Most information is available electronically via email, the weekly newsletter, and web site. The FCE will be used on occasion. 

Catholic Schools High School Open House Dates

Tuition Assistance Grants

The Fulcrum Tuition Assistance Grant program is designed for families and students currently enrolled or applying for the next school year in any Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Seattle. At OLG we partner with Fulcrum to provide over $100,000 in tuition assistance this year to our school families. All families must apply each year through FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment to qualify for a grant—all awards are made based on financial need.

Application available online

https://fulcrumfoundation.org/grants-and-programs/tuition-assistance

Fulcrum Application Due Date: 1/4/2019 

(note this date is during OLG's Christmas Break!)

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If you use debit/credit cards in FACTS... we suggest you seriously consider changing your financial information to your bank checking/savings account information. Debit/credit cards are charged a 2.85% transaction fee. Withdrawals from checking/savings accounts have zero transaction fees. To change your financial account in FACTS , choose the Change Account button under Financial Accounts.

FACTS FAQ

Questions? Laura Wong or Kimmy Fulton

Beers & Brats/Halloween Carnival – Tickets are LIVE and so are volunteer signups!

Tickets are officially on sale for the inaugural Beers & Brats, and the 2018 OLG Halloween Carnival! For $20 ($30 per couple), snag a beer and brat and come party with us on Oct. 20! Extra-thirsty? Add an extra beer and/or brat to your online or paper order. Make sure you buy before Oct. 17 – prices go up at the event! And SAVE on your advanced purchase of Carnival wristbands through Oct. 19 – one for $17, two (or more) for $15 each.  Click here to pre-order your tickets and wristbands! Paper forms will be coming home and are also available in the office.

Parents and middle-schoolers are invited to sign up to volunteer at the Carnival.

We need your help!

Spirit Wear and Sweatshirt Sales now Open

Order forms available online or look for an order form coming home in the next FCE. Please return to the school by Oct. 11th.

Order OLG Spirit Wear

Order OLG Sweatshirts/ Fleece Vests

(uniform approved)

Auction: Masquerade Ball: Saturday, March 2

1) Early Bird Procurement deadline is November 16th. Please look for the Family Procurement letter that was sent home with your child earlier this week or view HERE. 

2) Official 1st All Hands Auction Team Meeting: Oct 9th @ 7pm. Please join us if you're interesting in helping, and we'll put you on a team!  Or email  [email protected] for more details.

3) Auction Volunteer Roles Available

Sponsorship Coordinator - Role includes communicating with past sponsors; Identifying and engaging with new potential sponsors; detailing benefits; collecting sponsorship donations; gathering logos/art/promotional items; 

Bank Chair 'Night of Auction' - Processing transactions the night of the Auction; Learning to run Maestro (via tutorials), delegating to volunteers additional check in/check out table duties. Filling this role will save the school $1000 that will be a direct benefit!

Auction Parent - Class Projects for PreK and 7th Grade - Project deadline isn't until January 25th, 2019. Here's some  Project Inspiration, thanks to Steph Huske   

Box Tops - Time to turn in Box Tops! Please drop off labels from Box Tops products at the school office or in the container by the church library during the month of October. To learn more, visit our web page or contact Erin Pedras. Thank you OLG families!

We appreciate your time and participation!

Basketball Registration closes Oct. 13th

 

REGISTER HERE

 

CYO Basketball is for Grades 4-8. Cost is $105 per player and sibling discounts do apply ($20). Make sure you take your discount(s) at check-out when you register.

For CYO Athletics news and schedules, visit The Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle CYO Athletics web site   http://www.oyyae.org/athletics/

Help Put on the October Community Meal: Volunteers Needed

Through service, community, and delicious food, we find joy and life in one another. This month's Community Meal is at OLG on Sunday, October 28 in the Walmesley Center/Gym and we need your help to make it happen!  Sign up here or contact Colleen

 

‘Communities in School’

The non-profit ‘Communities in School’ is starting a new initiative to provide workshops for parents and students. Do you have a special skill or interest you could share with a diverse group of parents? Some ideas include Healthy Relationships, Budgeting, Couponing, Stress Reduction Techniques, Renters’ Rights…but the sky’s the limit! This onetime, 2 hour-commitment will be held sometime in the coming months on a date that works for your schedule. If you are interested in learning more, contact Ressie Brown Thank you for helping our neighboring community!  

 

Action Alert: Protect Girls’ Access to Education

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee recently passed The Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act out of committee and it needs your voice to pass in the Senate! Children who are refugees have witnessed violence and lost homes or loved ones. Most have been out of school for years. Education is essential to building hope for the future and healing trauma. Providing opportunities for education is also one way to reduce children’s risk of being trafficked. Make sure this legislation passes by calling your Senators or using a pre-written, editable action alert.

From the Pastor's Desk

OLG Parish Bulletins

Our Lady of Guadalupe,  Pray for Us!

Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic School

3401 SW Myrtle St. Seattle, WA 98126

office 206-935-0651

info@guadalupe‑school.org