Loving the snow!
Principal's Letter
Dear OLG Families,

This week we enter Advent, the beginning of our new liturgical year, from Latin adventus = "arrival" or "to come." Each of the four weeks of Advent we focus through prayer and reflection... this week we are hopeful for many new things. I hope many of you are able to turn out tomorrow with stockings and gloves (and voices to sing) at the annual Light up the Night celebration (as well as the kickoff to our Student Council Food Drive to "fill the sleigh" for our St. Vincent dePaul assistance to families).

Many news below on the breath of life in our community today, tomorrow, and next week!
  • Tomorrow students can come to school in uniform, or "free /spirit dress of Ugly (holiday) Sweaters" to have a little fun!
  • Tomorrow if you haven't done your auction procurement yet, it is the day to turn in the non-perishables (or cash donation)!
  • Tomorrow volunteer, bring cookies, and/or sing with us all at the LightuptheNight!
  • Next Week...many more news below :)
Yours in Christ,

Anton Kramer
Dec 2 - Wear Ugly Sweater Day (or your uniform) Coordinated by Student Council
Dec 6 - Auction Meeting 6:30 pm 4th grade classroom
Dec 7 - Wednesday 2:15 Dismissal (K-8)
  • Advent Prayer Service for K-8 students (Please no pickups between 2:00-2:15 pm)
Dec 8 - All School Mass K-8 in full uniform (blues) Feast of the Immaculate Conception 9:00 am
Dec 12 - All School Mass K-8 in full uniform (blues) Our Student Council performs a Juan Diego pageant for OLG Feast Day. Join us 9:00 am!
School Happenings
Auction Item Drop-off
Bring Auction items TOMORROW at the north entrance ramp
Join our annual fun, festive community caroling event!
Fill the sleigh!
Donate essential items at Light up the Night, or to the school office
Wednesday Schedule Update
During the season of Advent, our school prepares for Christ's birth as a community. Each Wednesday, students gather for Advent prayers between 2:00-2:15 pm. If you have any appointments on Wednesday afternoons, please make arrangements to pick up students before 2pm or at 2:15pm regular dismissal.

Only 2 weeks to go in Calendar 2022!
Families must apply each year through the FACTS Grant and Aid portal to qualify for a grant—all awards are made based on financial need. 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. If you need assistance in completing, please call the school office to schedule an appointment right away (206)935-0651.
Have a younger sibling of your current OLG student that you want to enroll next school year? Make sure you login to your SchoolAdmin and "Add a new student" to start the process!
Counselor Corner
Hello OLG Families!

CLICK HERE for a brief summary of what we covered in each grade's SEL classes this week and how you can reinforce the lessons at home. 

School Counselor
Parent Org
Bring Auction items TOMORROW + next Friday
Did you donate a physical item to the Auction? Plan on dropping it off TOMORROW, Dec. 2, or Friday, Dec. 9, 8-10 a.m. at the north entrance ramp.

Seeking Published Authors
Attention all OLG parents who are published authors: we'd love for your work to be included in the first ever OLG book box, which we'll be auctioning off at this year's event! Fiction, nonfiction, novels, children's books—books of any kind are welcome. To participate, bring a signed copy of your book to one of the Auction drops!

Buy your glassybaby at Light Up the Night!
glassybabys will be available for sale tomorrow night at Light Up the Night! All proceeds benefit the PO. Don't sleep on these mini works of art! (Dec. 15 is the LAST DAY to order your glassybaby)!

Join the Blue & White Club
Want to recognize your graduating eighth grader or a special someone who impacted their life in the Auction bulletin? Join the Blue & White Club with an additional cash donation (of any amount) to this year's Auction. Donate to the Blue & White Club
CYO is looking for Gym Monitors for Basketball Games
If you are interested in volunteering at the Walmesley Center on the weekends, please contact Dan Campbell. A fun way to earn commitment hours!

Parent like a Champion Workshop
A reminder that one parent or guardian must attend the Parent Like a Champion workshop prior to registering a child athlete with CYO. Classes are over zoom and there are plenty of opportunities to take part. The next workshop is at 7pm Dec 7thRegistration and further information here
Parish News
Family Faith Sunday this week, Dec 4
Standing with Others: Sharing Our Gifts: We are all blessed with gifts of talent and treasure. How do we share those with others? How does this help both the receiver and the giver? How do we express gratitude for what we have and what we receive? How do we welcome the gift of Jesus into our hearts and homes this Advent? Meet in the Walmesley Center at 9:30 and follow with the Mass at 11:00.

OLG Feast Day Weekend—Dec 10-11
Join us for our weekend Masses as we celebrate our Parish Feast Day. During the 11:00 Mass, the Guadalupe story will be dramatically retold by our OLG School Student Council. This is followed by a Fiesta hosted by the Multicultural Committee, the Knights of Columbus, and the Santa Teresita Community. Bring your family, friends and neighbors as we celebrate our parish community!!!

Update on the Synod
Pope Francis has extended the Synod on Synodality through 2024. His decision reflects his desire that the church discern the theme of synodality over a longer period. Click Here to learn more
Buy Raffle Tickets to Support Vacation Bible Camp
Raffle tickets are now on sale after our weekend masses for the next three weeks to raise funds supporting Vacation Bible Camp. We have a variety of theme baskets filled with all kinds of goodies, which will be on display in the back of church. You can buy raffle tickets for specific baskets at $5 per ticket. The drawing will take place at our Feast Day Fiesta on Dec 11 and winners will be notified.

Adult Confirmation Preparation Program
Begins on Tuesday, Jan 3rd from 6:30-7:45 pm by Zoom with one Saturday morning retreat. The Confirmation celebration will take place on Sunday, Feb 12th at the 11:00 Mass. The sacrament of Confirmation completes our Catholic initiation and makes it possible for us to participate as godparents, sponsors, and other liturgical roles in our Church. Contact Helen
Click for OLG Parish Website

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pray for Us!

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