Lourdes Letter

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Lunch & Playground Volunteers

11:00AM-12:20PM

April 14 - Rachel J. and Kim T.

April 15 - No School

April 18 - No School

April 19 - Julie Z. and Katie B.

April 20 - Dan G. and Becca V.

View the schedule here.

Volunteer Opportunities

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Submit your TSF Hours here.

Join us for lunch/recess as a volunteer. Signup Today! Click here for more info.

UPCOMING EVENTS

See what is happening this month.

Week of:

April 13, 2022

Important Dates:

April 13 - Kidz Zone enrollment for Before/After School care begins today for 2022-2023.

April 14 - Deadline to signup for the OLOL Trivia Night

April 14 - Triduum: Holy Thursday
6:30PM

April 15 - Triduum: Good Friday
No School
12:10PM

April 16 - Triduum: Easter Vigil
8:00PM

April 17 - Easter Sunday
5:45AM
8:15AM
10:15AM

April 18 - Easter Monday
No School

April 19-May 10
MAPS Testing Grades K-8

Friday, April 22 - 6:30PM
OLOL Trivia Night
Green Bay Distillery

Save the Date(s)

May 2-6
Children's Book Week

Friday, May 6, 2022
OLOL Family Night at the ballpark with WI Timber Rattlers

Thursday, May 12 - 6:30PM
OLOL Spring Musical at West De Pere High School Auditorium

Thursday, May 19
Jump Rope for Heart Challenge

Letter from Principal Young

Dear OLOL Families,

I hope that you are having a good Holy Week and getting prepared for Easter.

As I get older, Easter and the Easter season brings more meaning to my life than it had in the past. I spent much of Lent comparing my life with that of Jesus, especially the walk He endured at the end. All of my little difficulties and struggles are put in their proper place. Every gift and accomplishment happens because of the grace of God. During Lent and the Easter season I also try to view setbacks and problems also happen due to the grace of God. When you have this type of thinking it makes each problem a little easier to face and forces us to look for solutions. I will be the first to admit that I don’t always take on this philosophy even though it makes life easier and more rewarding. I hope to continue with this philosophy during the Easter season and beyond.

Trivia Night is coming up on Friday, April 22nd. You can still purchase a table this week. We can also create tables if you can’t find 8 individuals to be at your table. This is my favorite OLOL event and I hope that you can all join us.

“Always pray to have eyes that see the best in people, a heart that forgives the worst, a mind that forgets the bad, and a soul that never loses faith in God” - Anonymous

The Lourdes Way,

Jeffrey Young

Enrollment for 2022-2023 going on now!

Enrollment is NOW OPEN for 2022 - 2023

Returning families: More info is available here
New families: Please share info with family, friends and neighbors.

New this year: During enrollment, you are asked to complete and submit the Parish Verification Form to obtain the Active Parishioner Rate (lower tuition). The form is due by June 1, 2022. The form and details are available on the Tuition and Fees webpage. (See additional information below from GRACE).

Enrollment: Parish Verification Form

This new process supports the meaningful relationship between our families and our GRACE parishes in harmony with our mission of growing in our Catholic faith. This process also recognizes our GRACE parishes who significantly support our schools through their financial investments.

Families enroll K-10 students with the Standard Rate of tuition in our TADS.com enrollment management system.
After enrollment, families are to complete - with their GRACE parish - the Parish Verification Form. Upon receipt of verification, the family’s TADS Billing Account will be adjusted to the Active Parishioner Rate (lower rate).
Your parish office will help guide you through the process of obtaining their verification. Our parishes define what ‘active parishioner’ means in each parish.
The Parish Verification Form and instructions are provided during the online enrollment process in TADS. Information is also available at gracesystem.org | Admissions | Parish Verification Form.
Please submit your completed Form which includes verification by your parish representative to GRACE Riverside Office by June 1, 2022. Tuition payments for 2022-23 begin in July annually. Submission instructions are on the Form.
Completed verification forms will be processed in batches at regular intervals. Each family will receive an email when their Form is processed and their TADS Billing Account is adjusted.

Before and After School Care

Enrollment for 2022-2023 begins April 13!

School News

Cavalier Card Winners

Each week our K-4 students earn "Cavalier cards" when they display one of 15 self-disciplined skills that we are learning throughout the school year. Each week all of the cards are entered in a drawing where students can learn various prizes.

Kindergarten - Warren J.

1st Grade - Kensington J. and Harper S.

2nd Grade - Ryan J

3rd Grade - Sophia R.

4th Grade - Mays T.

Counselor's Corner

It was good to see the sun last weekend! Hope you were able to enjoy the nicer weather!

Just wanted to share some things we have been working on in my classes these past few weeks. We have been talking about conflict and looking at ideas on how to keep the conflict from escalating and coming up with a peaceful resolution. Also, in the lower grades, we have talked about the difference between telling and tattling. Knowing when we can solve a problem ourselves is a sign of growth and becoming more independent.

In the upper elementary, we have been talking about coping skills and strategies to help us cope with life’s challenges.

In search of items: : If you have been doing spring cleaning like I have been and you have things you no longer need; here are some things I could use with the students.

Board games
Card games
Playdough
Legos or other manipulatives
Books

I use the above items to teach social skills, cooperation, problem solving and books that contain a good message.

Finally, Camp HOPE is a free weekend bereavement camp for grieving children. We welcome kids from all over the United States, ages 5-18. Adult family members of our youth campers are also welcome to attend Camp HOPE if they wish, and will participate in a separate peer-to-peer program located on the Lion's Campgrounds.

At Camp HOPE, kids will build connections with other kids their age who are processing similar losses and emotions. They are invited to participate in all the same summer camp activities, such as boating, fishing, hiking, ropes courses and wall climbs, music, campfires and arts and crafts- but we also make lots of time for sharing stories about our loved ones, journaling, mindfulness yoga, building memory crafts and participating in a special candlelight memorial.

Camp HOPE will be held May 14-15 and registration is currently open until April 15th. There is also a camp in October. https://www.camphopeforkids.org/

News from the Library

Children’s Book Week is May 2-8.

We are inviting the students to dress as their favorite book character on Monday, May 2, to kick off the week.

On Friday, May 6, we will be sponsoring a book swap. Students can bring up to 3 books they no longer want from home to the library starting Friday, April 29. Children who bring books will be able to choose books from the book swap tables on Friday, May 6.

For example, if your child brings 3 books, they can select 3 books. Please put the books your child is bringing to school into a bag with your child’s full name and grade.

Attention all OLOL students!

Earth Day is April 22

Student Council is asking for your help to celebrate. Please take part in the challenge to clean up our planet. Ask your friends and family to help you pick up trash or recycled objects outside and send a picture to Mrs. Fink, Mrs. Sharon Johnson, or Ms. Enright.

What class will have the most participation?

Site Advisory Council Announcement

Do you want to get more involved in OLOL Catholic School?

The OLOL Site Advisory Committee is taking applications for new members for the 2022-2023 school year. The Site Advisory Committee works with the principal and other Site Advisory members on promoting OLOL Catholic School in terms of fundraising, marketing, school initiatives, and so much more. Each Site Advisory member serves a 3-year term. It is a great way to get involved in our school and make a difference in our students' lives.

Interested individuals need to submit a resume and a paragraph on why they are interested in being a Site Advisory Member. Resume and introductory paragraph can be submitted to Courtney Janssen at courtneyjanssen@gmail.com or Jeffrey Young at jyoung@gracesystem.org. Application deadline is Friday, April 15th.

News from the Classroom

OLOL Middle School Science Fair

Thank You to everyone who participated!

We are happy to announce the three Science Fair projects that will go on to compete in the GRACE Science Fair on April 26th.

Brennan Johnson and Nathan Silva with Ready, Set, Mold

Haylee Huth and Daniel Rodriguez with The Egg Test

Aubrey Zwiefelhofer and Lilly O'Connor with The Weight and Length of a Car

Good Luck

at the

GRACE Science Fair!

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Go Cavaliers!

Spring Sports

OLOL Track and Field

To learn more about the Athletic Programs at OLOL, visit our website.

April Lunch Menu

Click here to view menu on our school website

GRACE Gold: Summer Camp begins July 5, 2022

Community Events/Activities

2022 De Pere Pool Memberships on Sale April 13th!

The De Pere Parks and Recreation Department is busy preparing for the 2022 pool season. We are excited to begin taking pre-season pool membership registration forms tomorrow! The attached registration form can be submitted by email and mail, or dropped off in person at the De Pere Community Center.

The Community Center staff will be processing registrations during these hours:

Monday's - Thursday's, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday's, 7:30 am - 11:00 am

Please note: If you did not purchase a pool membership in 2021, you will need to get a new picture taken and pass card printed when you purchase your 2022 membership. If you did purchase a pool membership in 2021, you will purchase a 2022 membership and can use the same pass card as 2021.

If you have any questions, please contact the Community Center at 920-339-4097.

For more information on our Summer and Fall programs, events and classes, check out our newest brochure linked here

Spring into Summer Girls 3K Fun Run

Notre Dame Academy is hosting a 3K fun run for students grades K-8. No prior experience is necessary.

Saturday, May 21 at 9AM

Parents, please use the link below to access the sign-up form for your daughter(s) who would like to participate.

Signup for 3K Fun Run here

NDA News

April 1, 2022

Antibullying Speaker & Author: Jodee Blanco

Thursday, May 5 @ 6:30 p.m. at Notre Dame Academy

New York Times bestselling author, survivor, and celebrated anti-bullying expert Jodee Blanco will be giving a FREE seminar open to the public on school bullying, survival, and prevention. Parents are encouraged to bring their children, and will have the opportunity to speak with Jodee following the presentation. Click here to register.

NDA Middle School Dance

The next Middle School Dance for 7th and 8th grade students is Friday, April 22 from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at NDA. More information will be mailed to your school.

NDA Summer Enrichment and Athletic Camps

Spend your summer at NDA! Enrichment and Athletic Camps registration is open. Click here to register.

Save the Date: Notre Dame Academy Presents: Bad Auditions for Bad Actors

A casting director has one day to find the leads for a theatre production of Romeo and Juliet. But what seems like a simple task proves impossible when the pool of actors just can’t act!

Showtimes:

Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 1 at 2:00 p.m

Tickets available mid-April.

NDA Cross Country

All 8th grade families! Please join us for an informational meeting to learn more about NDA’s Cross Country Program.

Date: Sunday, May 15, 2022

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Place: The Green Bay Distillery

We request that at least one parent attend with their child.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Gard at (920) 860-6780 or notredamecc@hotmail.com.

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family

All Are Welcome!

If you were unable to join us today for our school or weekend masses. They are available on our parish YouTube channel. Watch it here.

Please join us for weekend mass.

Saturday: 4:30PM
Sunday: 8:15AM, 10:15AM & 6:00PM

Visit our parish website for more of what's happening!

Our Lady of Lourdes

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 16

10 to 11 a.m.

The Easter Egg Hunt will begin on the north side of church and take place outside on the entire Our Lady of Lourdes campus! Rain, shine or snow, we hunt, so please dress appropriately! There is NO age limit. We are planning on having more than 1,000 eggs that contain candy and other treasures. We ask that you bring your own basket or pail. An adult must accompany each child. This is a free family event!

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School https://lourdesschooldepere.org/