Thank you 2nd grade for a lovely

All School Mass today!

3rd and 4th grade visit MOHAI

Big Happenings/ Announcements:

• MAP Testing continues for grades 1-8. Avoid appointments
• Friday: Talent Show Permission Slips Due
• By Wednesday: Drop donations for Field Day to school office
• Wednesday: Spring Concert (details in School Happenings)

Dear Families, 

Hello, it's Mr. Santos! Seventh grade students partake in a curriculum called Missionary Discipleship Institute, which calls them to encounter neighbors on our margins, experience disturbance from unjust situations, and design a way to respond to these injustices. This year, after learning about all the Catholic Social Teachings, our class was most moved by the experience of immigrants, particularly refugees who face incredible struggle in having to flee their homes and families.

Over the last six weeks, the class has designed a community event for which we have applied and received a $1000 grant! The kids chose to use the money toward creating welcome kits for refugees who are entering long-term housing, and will be accepting donations at our Community Meal to continue supporting the needs of refugees in our West Seattle neighborhood. For more on our meal, please read this letter from the seventh grade's very own Connor McCarvel. Thank you!

7th grade class

May 16 - Talent Show Permission Slips Due

May 18 - Sunday Coffee & Donuts with 1st and 5th grade helpers

May 20 - Battle of the Books Finals (gr 6-8) @ St. Joseph

• Kennedy Spring Band Performance - OLG Honor Band performs! - 7pm @ Highline Performing Art Center

May 21 - Deadline to drop off donations for Field Day to school office

• Talent Show Tryouts
• Wednesday 2:15 pm Dismissal
• 🎵 Spring Concert 5:30 pm @ OLG church (see details above)

May 23 - Field Day & Picnic

• Free Dress - Wear comfortable weather-appropriate and dress code appropriate clothing.
• Sunscreen (applied before school) and labeled water bottle.
• No band today.

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Coming Up

May 26 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

• No EDC/ No ELC Aftercare

May 29 - Cultural Heritage Dress Day (more details to come)

Wednesday: Spring Concert! 5:30- 6:30pm in the Church. 

• Grades PS to 5th grade, please see email from Ann Sager (music teacher) about special dress. Students report school classrooms at 5pm. 
• Band members report to the Gym foyer @ 5pm
• MS Choir member report to the church @ 5pm
• ELC- K will be dismissed after singing, and are encouraged to stay, seated with families. 
• Students (1st- 8th) will stay with their class until the end of the show out of respect for all performances.
• No cell phones, devices etc. for students. 
• All parents must be in the church by 6:20pm to pick up student (includes middle school).

Catch the OLG Band at the Spring Concert May 21! 

Program begins at 5:30pm

Students are asked to arrive at 5:00pm by the main door of the gym.

This concert is a graded performance/Attendance is required!

We are excited to share our music with the OLG Community!



Miss McKamey

Did you know Miss McKamey teaches this many students each school year?

Here is Miss McKamey from last night's Band Festival which shows all the students she teaches this year.

Miss McKamey has taught over 20,000 students, over 40 years! As we prepare to say goodbye to Miss McKamey, the school community would like to send her off with a special thanks from OLG. Click here to learn more

School Fund Drive

100% participation from our school families

Thank you to all you amazing current families for contributing to the School Fund Drive.

It is through the generous donations from our current families, alumni, parishioners and community members that say "YES" to the fund, that help us bridge the gap between what you pay for tuition (regardless if you receive a financial scholarship or not). 

Next week we will announce the class(s) that have earned an ice cream party. Please know we are still not at our goal, we have $12K more to raise. If you have not already donated please consider making a donation in any amount! 

Thank you. 

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Prayers continue for Fr. Phuong and Fr. Tim as our parish leaders, and for our shared parish family. And for Fr. Kevin and Fr. Jack.

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

For all families, students, children and community members be joyful and full of hope!

For all the victims of the California wildfires, and for the students, faculty, staff and alumni at Corpus Christi Catholic School in Pacific Palisades who lost their school and parish, and have had to find new places to learn and grow.

For all who have recently lost loved ones, and for those who continue to feel the loss of loved ones long-passed. May God grant peace and healing to those who remain, and eternal rest in Heaven for those who have been sent home to the Lord. May perpetual light shine upon them.

Prayers for Pope Francis and his healing.

In gratitude for our OLG community and the love that you share.

Safe Environment Update

The Archdiocese of Seattle has a long commitment to the protection of children, youth and vulnerable adults. For years, we've taken steps to ensure the safety of those who serve and are served in our parishes, schools and agencies.

We thank all of you for your diligent efforts in this area. Yet we know that we must constantly renew our vigilance and resolve to prevent abuse in the future. The Archbishop would like the People of the Archdiocese of Seattle to know that all three Safe Environment policies were updated in March and promulgated by Archbishop Etienne. For more information, please visit the Safe Environment website

OLG Job Opening

Pastoral Assistance for Children and Family Faith Formation

This position develops, implements and directs Faith Formation Programs for preschool, elementary children, middle school youth and their families. Will also coordinate Vacation Bible Camp with the assistance of the Pastoral Associate. Full job description can be found HERE. Applications should be submitted to Helen.  

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More in the Parish Bulletin

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pray for Us!