First day
Class, meet Lizzo!
Re-connecting with friends
Principal's Letter
Dear OLG Families,

This summer, as I was preparing for the school year to begin, I was reminded of the song we used to sing at graduate school Masses, We Are Called, which is based on the passage from Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” And thus, our school theme came to light. “We Are Called: Embracing the Yes!” 

We are each called constantly to grow and to change, and when we do it right, and with purpose, we end up changing the world as we know it, all around us. When we act justly, we think about our choices, and the ways that we treat others; where what is fair and what is equal are not always identical, but rather what allows for each individual to have what they need to thrive as people. As for mercy, this is all about ways that we as a people are called to forgive, to show compassion, and most of all, to remember to love another. At times the hardest thing though, is to remember to be humble, something that God likes to remind us of all the time. God reminds us in small ways, when things don't go as we plan, or something happens unexpectedly, that He is the end and the beginning, not us. We are simply here to be His hands and feet, to serve and give back, just as Jesus did. When we walk with God, and we put our faith in Him, we are reminded that we are not alone.

With this reminder, we can then ask ourselves the question that Micah began with, “What does the Lord Require of You?”  For me, I felt that God called (or required) me to be at Guadalupe, to be in this community, and to live out the directive provided to us in Micah. I find constant ways to say yes, even when it means saying no to something else. Yes, I will do recess duty. Yes, I will read a book to a class. And so on and so forth. And at times, I must also say no, because I cannot do one more thing, or have a prior commitment. Sometimes, a no is also an opportunity for someone else to say Yes, and walk together, versus carrying the work alone. To me, sharing that yes, what it means to be a community. 

Last week I was provided with constant examples of people saying yes, recognizing the ways they too have been called. Through our staff inservices, the packed Ice Cream Social, and the happy voices and laughter throughout the halls, I witnessed the "yes". Or when we sent out a request for some help with campus beautification and without hesitation, I walked out to see two parents actively planting pots in the front, and even more families and teachers coming to help on Sunday. More people who said "YES!". This campus radiates people who say Yes and answer the call to share their gifts of time, talent and treasure. How fortunate we are. Thank you. 

Next week, we will share once more these gifts and talents at our K-5 Curriculum Night, a mandatory night for all parents. We will get to hear from the teachers, our P.O. and many others, learning about what help our students to grow, and what makes our community thrive. We will review the new and updated Family Handbook and get us back to some basics from pre-Covid days, that help to define us as a Catholic school. There will be opportunities to sign up and volunteer for events, recess supervision and beyond. We encourage each of you to find your why as families, and ways that you too might be called. 

Thank you for starting the year off so well. We look forward to the days ahead. Please do not hesitate to ask questions if you are new to the community, when I see you in the parking lot at pick up time, or at morning drop off. Remember too, especially those returning, that 34th Ave is reserved for ELC pick up and drop off, as it can get a little hectic down there, with many cars and lots of small children. 

Looking forward to seeing you all around campus, and for our K-5 families, I look forward to seeing you next week. 
With Gratitude, 

Ms. Lauren Hobbs
Lauren Hobbs

Principal, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School
Sep 4 - NO SCHOOL Labor Day
Sep 5 - Parent Org Meeting 6:30 pm OLG gym stage
Sep 6 - Wednesday 2:15 pm Early Dismissal (K-8)
Sep 7 - Curriculum Night (K-5) 6:30 pm School Hall
Sep 8 - First day of Band (Grades 5-8)
Sep 9 - Instrument Rental (Grades 5-8) 9:00am - 1:00 pm OLG gym
Sep 10 - OLG Parish Picnic 12:30-2:30 pm OLG gym patio (details below)

Coming Soon
Sep 21 - Picture Day
Sep 29 - Jog-A-Thon
Oct 1 - Catechetical Sunday
School Happenings
Mark your calendars!

  • Grades K-5 Sept 7th 6:30-8:00 pm
  • PreK & Middle School (6-8) Sept 14 6:30-8:00 pm

Mandatory meeting for parents only. No childcare available.

We hit the ground running with a very important event to start the year!
Find out the great plans our teachers have in store! Get the updated Family Handbook with information about dress code, policies, communication and more. Have opportunities to sign up to help with events, and get your volunteer hour
All meetings start in the School Hall (enter from 34th Ave SW)
Pick up/Drop off Reminders
Families of K-8 students, please DO NOT PARK ON 34th Ave SW in front of our school. Our PS/PK families need to access to the 34th Ave entrance.

This may Help!
Jog-A-Thon
Missed the Jog-a-Thon kick-off at last week's Ice Cream Social? 

Get ready for a tidal wave of fun, fitness, and fundraising as we set our tentacles in motion for this year's event, Release the Kraken!'



Band News
Ready, set, GO! It is time for music with the Band!  Veteran musicians: New music and concerts are coming your way! Fifth grade future music stars: Band presentations and full details will be coming soon!

We look forward to another special year of instrumental music!  

Ms McKamey, Band Instructor
Community News
OLG is Idle Free!
Keep it up OLG!
In June, our community decreased idling from 97% of cars during pickup to just 20%! Idling for just 10 seconds releases more emissions than stopping and restarting an engine. Turn off your engine and to improve air quality for our environment and our health.

Thank you to the Richmond family, the Thompson family and OLG Girl Scout troop 45305!
Juan Diego News
Every year in 8th grade, Guadalupe students complete their Juan Diego Project, a culmination of their Service-Based Education (including 20 hours of individualized service). Keep watch throughout the year as you learn more about each student's project. Today, we hear from Alexa about Treehouse. She will be collecting school supplies in the month of September.

Hello Guadalupe Families, 
My name is Alexa Ali and I am an 8th Grade student here at OLG. While in 8th grade, everyone has to complete a project called the Juan Diego Project. We choose a non-profit organization of our interest to work with, and volunteer for. For my JDP I have chosen an organization called Treehouse. Treehouse focuses on providing youth foster children in Washington, with academic and other essential support they need. As a part of my JDP, I am hosting a drive at OLG. Since it is back-to-school season, Treehouse is in need of more school supplies. It would be greatly appreciated if you consider donating. The items I'm collecting are: 
OLG Parish Picnic
Sunday, Sept 10 12:30-2:30 pm OLG gym patio

Join our fellow parishioners outside the Walmesley Center to enjoy conversation, hot dogs, chips, refreshments, and ice cream. There will be a beer garden for the adults, a pinata and other games for the youths. Joe Ross and his band will be our musical guest! ALL ARE WELCOME!
Altar Server Training
Sept 16 9:00 - 9:45 am or Sept 20 2:30-3:15pm
For persons 3rd grade and older (including adults!!). This is a great opportunity for families to serve together. Training can also be scheduled with Helen
OLG Youth Confirmation Info Meeting
Sept 17 9:45-10:45 am Pastoral Center
All 7th and 8th grade youth who have yet to be confirmed and their parents/guardians are invited to come to an informational meeting regarding our Youth Confirmation Preparation. This year, this is moving back to the parish, outside of the school day. Light breakfast will be served. Sarah
Next steps for Parishioner feedback begins Sept 23... read more in the Archdiocesan Update.

And always more to see on the OLG Parish Website