Celebrating Catholic Schools Week together!

Good afternoon, OLG! 

What a week we have had, and how awesome it has been to see so many of you around campus! Our community has been overflowing with joy! As a principal, that makes me so proud. Having the opportunity to visit with parents, teachers, grandparents, prospective families and students alike, it has been special to hear what brought families to OLG. 

Thank you, Parent Org for all that you did on Teacher/ Staff appreciation day. You truly made our day, over here. Your generosity and thoughtfulness did not go unnoticed.

Tomorrow we are wrapping up our week with Pajama Day! Blankets/ Pillows are allowed (but must be able to be fully carried by the student if they’re being brought to school). We are sure to have a great day. 

Last week, I asked for you all to share what you love about OLG/ what brought you to OLG. I wanted to share a few of those, and also share some that I have heard this week. 

• OLG teaches our kids to support each other, and cheer each other on. Our kids are kind to one another. - Parent
• I am grateful for OLG because I feel the staff and teachers have a strong moral compass and integrity. - Parent
• I see OLG on Facebook, and just think that OLG is a fantastic school. I love the diversity and all the great things you are doing. And to see it all be true in person is just great. My grandchildren love it here!- Grandparent
• OLG is a place where our kids love to be!- Parent
• I love OLG because it’s AWESOME and supportive.- Staff
• Whenever we are in the school, we feel so welcomed! We are grateful for the loving atmosphere that our grandkids are learning in. - Grandparent
• Open House, wow! The teachers really did a nice job in their classrooms! - Community Member
• That was the best winter concert! Those kids can really sing and play! Even the littlest kids! How great! - Community Member
• OLG feels like a home away from home. You can feel it the moment you walk in the door. There’s something special about this place. - Prospective Parent
• There is joy here, especially this week. OLG is joyful. - Staff

Looking to spread OLG cheer even more? Here are some great things you can partake in this weekend!

• 2/2: Free Throw Contest (see CYO)
• 2/3: Check out the boys basketball playoffs this weekend (see CYO)
• 2/4: Confirmation on Sunday! (see calendar)
• 2/8: Climate Pledge Arena hosts Catholic Schools’ Night! (see CYO)

Lastly, Partners in the Gospel parish family announcements in their final form will happen this weekend at Mass. See below for more details. 

Happy 50th Anniversary of Catholic Schools Week to all of you. How fortunate we are to have one another, in such a special community! Thanks for all that you do!

Feb 2 - Pajama Day or OLG Spirit Wear

• Free Throw Shooting Championship - Sign up ages 9-14

Feb 4 - Family Faith Sunday 9:30-10:45 am gym

• Confirmation Celebration 11:00 am w/ Archbishop Etienne

Feb 6 - Parent Org Meeting 6:30 pm gym stage

Feb 7 - Wednesday 2:15 Early Dismissal (K-8)

• After School Tutoring 2:15-3:00 pm

Feb 8 - FCE goes home with youngest student

Feb 9 - NO SCHOOL - Professional Development: EDC sign up / NO ELC Aftercare

Stay up-to-date with calendar events

Coming Up

Feb 13 - Themed dress: Rock Star Attire or Valentines Day Colors

• Online Silent Auction Opens
• State of the School 6:30 pm School Hall (Required for returning families)

Feb 14 - K-8 in full uniform. -- Ash Wednesday

• All School Mass 9:00 am

Feb 15-16 - Winter Conferences (Optional)  NO Classes in session: EDC sign up / NO ELC Aftercare

Feb 19-20 - NO SCHOOL President's Day Holiday

OLG Rocks! 2024 Auction March 2nd

This year’s school auction event will be a Party in the USA!  Be sure to get your tickets to the OLG ROCKS! 2024 Auction on Saturday, March 2, 2024! Dinner, drinks, live DJ, games, raffles and more - you won’t wanna miss out!

Sweet Dreams are Made of This year’s Annual Dessert Dash! And we need you! Sign-up to donate a dessert (valued at a minimum of $50 and that serves a minimum of 8 people) and earn two volunteer hours per dessert! 

We’ve got a Blank Space and we’ll write your name (in our Sign-Up Genius!) - there are several opportunities available to fulfill your required annual volunteer hours - check out our Auction Sign-Up Genius for volunteer opportunities in advance of the event OR sign up for volunteer opportunities the weekend of the event!

Courtney & Heather 

It’s time to sign up for 3rd Grade Basketball 

• 3rd Grade Boys Basketball—register by tomorrow
• 3rd Grade Girls Basketball—register by Thurs, March 8th

Our 6th & 7th Grade Boys Made The Playoffs!

Come cheer on these two amazing teams this weekend

• 6th Grade Boys vs. Holy Rosary @ HRS 10AM Sat
• 7th Grade Boys vs. St. Joes @ Seattle Prep 3:30PM Sat

Winners advance to the semi-finals on Sunday. Check Team Sideline for updates on the 6th grade team here & 7th grade team here.

GO BULLDOGS!!!

Shoot Baskets & Eat Pizza!

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Shooting Championship Friday, Feb 2nd 

OLG Knights of Columbus Council is sponsoring the annual free throw competition for all boys and girls age 9 to 14. Please come to shoot baskets and enjoy pizza on Friday, Feb 2nd at 6:00 PM. The competition will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Gym, 3410 SW Myrtle St., Seattle.  More details here. FREE

Honor Band 2024

Congratulations to the following OLG band members selected for the 2024 honor band!!



• Adrian G - Clarinet
• Conner M - Alto Sax
• Nicole T - Trumpet
• Lena D - Trumpet
• Paulina D - Percussion
• Canon W - Percussion
• Frankie J - Percussion

2023-2024 Annual School Fund Drive Thermometer

Our School Families and Staff Participation is now 15.18% (almost a 1% increase from last week)

We have raised $26,774.

We did not make it to $30K before the end of the month but let's still try to reach this small milestone this week! We can do it! :)

Donate what you can (every contribution counts!), and SPREAD THE WORD! Thank you so much!

Please keep the Beza family (Enrico 6th grade) in your prayers. More on Caring Bridge. You can also show support through a Go Fund Me created here and shared by request of the family.

Please pray for staff and students who are sick and those that are well, stay well.

For our community members whose family members who are fighting cancer and other ailments.

For our neighbors experiencing homelessness. We ask God to help them find shelter and comfort.

Thank you OLG!

Thank you students, parents/guardians, teachers, school and parish staff, Special Persons, volunteers, friends, alumni and everyone that helped make this a special week!

Final Parish Family to be Announced This Weekend at Mass

Archbishop Etienne announces OLG's Final Parish Family this weekend at all Masses. Additional information including a list of all the Parish Family configurations throughout the Archdiocese will be posted on our website and other social media channels on Sunday after 4:00 pm. Click here for updates

Family Faith Sunday is Feb 4

This month’s theme is Celebrating God through Sacraments and Sacramentals. Gather and family time from 9:30-9:45. Whole group prayer and sharing at 9:45. Family stations from 10:00-10:45.

Ash Wednesday Services Feb 14th

• Liturgy of the Word & Distribution of Ashes 7:00 am
• Mass with OLG School 9:00 am
• Evening Mass 7:00 pm

Lenten Bible Study

Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8:00 pm by Zoom. Spend time reflecting upon God’s Word from our Sunday readings, share thoughts and reflections from others, and gather in prayer each week during this holy season preparing us for Easter. Contact Helen, 206-935-0358 for more information and registration.

Catholic 101: This month’s topic: “Your Spiritual Biography: To Build a Richer Faith, Write About You”

Our parish provides a monthly e-newsletter on our parish website & newsletter, “Catholic Update”, which explores a key aspect of our Catholic faith or a current topic of importance to Catholics. Written in everyday language, it will help you connect Church teaching to daily life. 

More on the OLG Parish Website