School News: Lourdes Letter

Lourdes Letter

POWERSCHOOL

Student Information System PowerSchool.

Stay up-to-date with student courses, student grades and more.

Volunteer Opportunities

Green Bay Packer Parking

Signup here to earn TSF Hours

Lunch & Playground Volunteers

11:00AM-12:20PM

August 31 - Julie Z and Olivia L

September 1- Julie Z and Katie

Sept 2 - Brittany C, Steve B and Sherry N

September 5 - No School

September 6 - Jennifer A and Ian

September 7 - Bridget D and Stacy H

Playground Volunteer Calendar

If you are interested in lunch/playground TSF volunteer opportunity, please review the link below. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

(920) 336-3091

More Information & Signup Form

UPCOMING EVENTS

See what is happening this month.

Lunch Menu

September

Week of:

August 31, 2022

Important Dates:

PreK: 3yr old-2 day (TuTh)/Basten
First Day of School
Thursday, September 1

School Mass
September 7 - 9:00AM
Teachers

Magazine Sale - Final Turn-in Day
September 9

Paper Drive - School fundraiser
September 12-19

School Mass
September 14 - 9:00AM
4th Grade

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Food Truck Rally
September 17 - 5:30-7:30PM

Picture Retake Day
Tuesday, September 20
Anyone who did not have their picture taken on Back to School night OR would like their picture retaken.

Save the Date: Night of Keys
Saturday, November 5

Letter from Principal Young

Dear OLOL Families,

From my vantage point, we had a great start to the 2022-2023 school year. It is so good for my soul to see our students back to school. The building comes alive after a long quiet summer. Seeing your children in the hallway, in the classroom, and on the playground warms my heart and gives me a sense of purpose. Thanks again for sharing your children with the OLOL community.

Last week we started with our K-8 program. This week is when we go all-in with our preschool programs. We started two new preschool programs this school year. We have an additional 60 students starting this week. Welcome to OLOL!!

The OLOL online apparel store is now open. Information can be found below. Orders need to be placed by Wednesday, September 7th. If you want some OLOL clothing for yourself, son or daughter, please check out the store this week.

The OLOL magazine sale continues this week. Please take a moment to review the information that went home last week. If you are able to participate and purchase some items, we would appreciate it. OLOL gets a percentage with all orders so every purchase will help.

As I said last week, if you have any questions about OLOL please don’t hesitate to reach out. We have mentor parents, teachers, and the school office that are happy to answer any questions that you have.

Thank you to all that attended the GRACE Back-to-School Mass last night at Nativity Catholic Church. GRACE gave an award to a volunteer at each GRACE school that goes above and beyond to support their school. OLOL is extremely proud of Sarah Day who was recognized as the OLOL volunteer. Mrs. Day has been a strong supporter of OLOL since she started here three years ago. Thank you Sarah for all that you do for OLOL.

“Learn everything you can, anytime you can, from anyone you can; there will be always be a time when you will be grateful you did” - Sarah Caldwell

The Lourdes Way,

Jeffrey Young

Magazine and Cookie Dough Sale

Renew or order a new Magazine and order Cookie Dough and other gifts.

Sale started August 22nd (packets were handed out at the Supply Drop off night) and runs through Friday, September 9th. All sales this year can be completed online or on the provided paper order form.

Registration Instructions

1. Register your student at www.ShopFund.com (please register your youngest student).

2. Click on the PARENTS & SELLERS icon.

3. To register, click PARENTS & SELLERS REGISTER.

4. You can then enter your email and password information to get started.

Ordering Instructions

You can share the fundraising information from within the ShopFund site by sending an email, text, or via other social media options. You can also draft your own email inviting friends and family to:

1. Go to www.shopfund.com.

2. Click SHOP NOW.

3. Note - The person shopping with need your student code, which is listed online once you register. A shopper can also select the No Student Code? Click Here option and search for the student.

4. Start shopping. All payments will be made online.

If you have any questions, please contact Magazine Sale Co-chairs:

Allisa Turriff: allisa82@gmail.com or 920-360-1532

Katie VerBoort: katieverboort@gmail.com or 920-217-7310

PowerSchool Logon (New and Existing Users)

Parents,

In the upcoming weeks, please logon to PowerSchool to view your child's grades, check the lunch balance and more.

Information about PowerSchool can be found on our school website.

Access PowerSchool using the following link.

Your username is your EMAIL address.

If you forgot your password, click on the Forgot Username or Password link.
Specify your username and email address (these fields should match).
A password reset request will be sent to your email.

If you are a first-time user to PowerSchool, please use a computer for the the initial logon. When you have established your password, you can use the PowerSchool APP for your mobile device.

If you require assistance, please contact the school office.

Our Lady of Lourdes School - Counselor's Corner

Welcome Back! I hope you had a wonderful summer filled with blessings, fun, and relaxation! I had a nice summer with some down time to reflect on God’s goodness and grace.

I just wanted to share some helpful ideas as your child(ren) eases back into the school this year especially for our younger students who may struggle with the transition more.

Talk to them about what to expect, such as activities they will be a part of.
Show interest and be supportive and encouraging.
Arrive at school on time so your child can adjust to the classroom routine.
After you say goodbye, make a quick exit.
Create a daily goodbye routine each day with your child.
Make getting ready in the morning as stress-free as possible. For example, lay out the clothes and other needed items the night before. Have them help get ready for the next day, help prepare their cold lunch or pack their snack.

Here are some helpful books if your child may have some difficulty getting back into the school routine.

The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

The Invisible String by Patrice Kerst

(These can be found on youtube)

I am at Our Lady of Lourdes on Tuesday and Thursday or I can be reached by email at kkielpikowski@gracesystem.org

Our Lady of Lourdes School Library News

From Mrs. Brys ~

I’m looking forward to another great year working with your children in the Library. If you would like to earn TSF hours and join the fun, I’m looking for volunteers on Monday afternoons. You would be checking out books, shelving books, and helping the children with projects. If you are interested, please contact Sally Brys at sbrys@gracesystem.org.
The Summer Reading Challenge sheets were due on Monday. We had a record number of children participate this year! Thank you, parents, for encouraging your children. The first graders had the highest participation at 64% and the second graders were a close second at 59%. All participants will have their pictures displayed, receive a Dress Down Day card and a certificate. Congratulations to all.

Our Lady of Lourdes School Clothing/Apparel Sale

Order Online

Before and After School Care ~ Kidz Zone

Enrollment for 2022-2023

Before and After School Care is available at OLOL with Kidz Zone

To register or learn more about the program:

Pickup a Kidz Zone Before & After School Program Handbook at the De Pere Community Center, 600 Grant St.
Packets are available via email request to clee@deperewi.gov.
Registration information is available on the DePere website: www.deperewi.gov, click here.

For more information on the Before & After school Program, please call the

De Pere Community Center at 339-4097.

Go Cavaliers!

Volleyball and Soccer seasons are going on now!

Check out the schedule and locations -- Go Cavaliers!

Athletic Calendar

Thank you parents and coaches for your support!

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

GRACE NEWS

GRACE is excited to announce the adoption of Project Lead The Way,

a cutting edge STEM curriculum program.

Learn more on our website: Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

MAP Testing begins September 7 and will run through September 28.

For grade-specific schedules and more information,

please visit: MAP Testing in GRACE Schools

Signup GRACE 5K Run/Walk using the QR code above or the link below. https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/G reenBay/GRACECommunity5KWellnessFunRunWalk until 9/28/22.

Free / Reduced Lunch

Through participation in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s National School Lunch Program (NSLP), GRACE is able to offer the free and reduced meal eligibility program, which aids GRACE in providing healthy, nutritious, and affordable meals to all students. To find out if you are eligible, please visit the GRACE Food Service link.

GRACE Food Service

Holy Cross Food Service Assistant - Apply Today!

Are you interested in working at a school, and/or are you interested in a position that matches your student's schedule? Do you enjoy providing nutritious meals to children?

If yes, please contact Jamie Hurley, RD, CD, Director of Food Service at jhurley@gracesystem.org or 920-499-7330, ext. 1001.

Details for the Holy Cross Food Service Assistant Vacancy include the following:

20 hours per week; 40 weeks per year (follows the school academic calendar, summer's off)
Wage - $10-12/hour
Tuition discounts if children are enrolled in a GRACE School!
Applicants can apply by sending their resume and references to jhurley@gracesystem.org

For questions or further details, please contact Jamie Hurley, RD, CD, Director of Food Service, at jhurley@gracesystem.org or 920-499-7330, ext. 1001.