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POWERSCHOOL
Student Information System PowerSchool.
Stay up-to-date with student courses, student grades and more.
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Lunch & Playground Volunteers
11:00AM-12:20PM
January 27 - Elizabeth G. and Jim C.
January 28 - Dan G. and Becca V.
January 31 - Katie V. and Olivia L.
February 1- Courtney J. and Dan L.
February 2 - Olivia L. and Jenna J.
View the schedule here.
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Volunteer Opportunities
TSF Volunteer Opportunities:
Signup for Packer Parking - Playoffs
Signup to Volunteer at Upcoming Events
Submit your TSF Hours here.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
See what is happening this month.
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Week of:
January 26, 2022
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Important Dates:
- Wednesday, January 26
- Deadline for volunteers at Sunday 10:15AM Catholic Schools Week Mass.
- Wednesday, January 26
- Volunteers needed for Book Fair Signup here.
- Thursday, January 27 - 4PM
- Deadline to signup for 4 year old Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Friday, January 28
- GRACE Learning Survey due today!
- See more info below.
- Friday, January 28
- Turn in your reading minutes for First Base! (You are on your way to earning a free ticket to a WI Timber Rattlers game).
- Sunday, January 30
- Kickoff of Catholic Schools Week
- Join us at the 10:15AM Mass
- Wednesday, February 2
- Deadline to RSVP for Family Dance.
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Letter from Principal Young | | |
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Dear OLOL Families,
Catholic Schools Week is next week. We have a week filled with activities and learning experiences that align with our mission statement. Hopefully the students and families have a great week. I do ask that you pray for good weather because in years past, the weather has made it a struggle.
Catholic Schools Week is important to me because it is a time when I think of all the people that make our school possible. OLOL exists because of your support of our school. I hope and pray that I communicate my deep appreciation for that. Most times I talk about how your support influences the students and families of OLOL. I view myself as a humble person so I try to stay away from any discussions about myself. I am breaking from tradition this week so you can understand the impact that you have made on my life.
For a large portion of my life, I lacked direction, discipline, and focus. I attended my 25th high school reunion a few years ago and I received an award as having the most unlikely job. That explains where I was back in high school and college.
With most late bloomers, I figured the chances of me making an impact in people’s lives were going to be slim. The goal was going to hopefully start a family and provide love and financial support for them. I think all of us at one time or another compare the life we have and the life we envision for ourselves. I will say without a doubt my life has greatly exceeded the life that I thought I would have. The main reason is because of the support and encouragement from OLOL Catholic School. This school has provided me an opportunity to live a life that I never would have expected. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I believe in Catholic education and more importantly the education here at OLOL. I love being in a leadership position that embraces the cardinal virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. I know the education and values taught here makes lives better now, in high school, and beyond. We will continue to improve and make changes that are good for our students and families.
I can’t thank you enough for allowing this kid from Illinois to have the opportunity to assist students, staff, and families to have fulfilling lives during their journey to the Kingdom of Heaven, God has established for us. The only way I know to repay you is to continue to find a way everyday to create a school that promotes education and values that make a positive impact in people’s lives.
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Lourdes Way,
Jeffrey Young
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK MASS
SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 10:15AM
Calling all readers, singers, and helpers! Please help us with all of the ministries of the Sunday mass for January 30, 10:15AM, as we kick off our celebration of Catholic Schools Week.
We need 2 families to be the greeters, children to sing in the choir and read the mass parts, a cross bearer, a family to take up the gifts, and ushers.
If your family/children are interested in helping out, please return the bottom of the page below, or send an email to:
Reading parts will be assigned by Thursday, January 27, please practice with your child at home.
Thank You!
Mrs Wagnitz and the CSW Committee
Catholic Schools Mass Signup Form - RSVP January 26 - Click to download
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Enrollment for 2022-2023 begins Sunday, January 30 | | |
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Enrollment Opens for 2022 - 2023
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Returning families: More info is available here
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New families: Please share info with family, friends and neighbors.
Enrollment Fee (This is a per-family fee at the time of enrollment).
$50 - January 30-February 6, 2022
$100 - February 7-28, 2022
$125 - Beginning March 1, 2022
New this year: Complete and submit the Parish Verification Form by June 1, 2022. The form and details are available on the Tuition and Fees webpage.
April 15, 2022
Wisconsin Tax Deduction for Tuition Expense
Tax legislation signed into law gives Wisconsin taxpayers the opportunity to deduct private school tuition expenses from their taxable income. A subtraction from income is allowed for tuition expenses that are paid for any of the GRACE schools. Parents/guardians are eligible for a maximum deduction of $4,000 per child in grades K-8 and $10,000 per child in grades 9-12. Students transitioning from eighth to ninth grade are eligible for both deductions. Per state guidance, any amount spent on tuition and book fees are eligible for the deduction. Book fees include digital books, such as laptops or tablet fees issued by the school.
Tuition tax credit information is available to GRACE families online via GRACE’s enrollment management system, TADS. The TADS Household Paid Tuition Tax Report will provide a breakdown of payments made for the specified household’s tuition account during the tax year.
When gathering information for tax preparation, GRACE families are to access their TADS account | select Billing | Billing Account Number | Reports | Household Paid Tuition Tax Report | enter the tax year (i.e. 2021) and submit. If you have questions or require assistance, please call TADS Family Support at (800) 477-8237.
Additional information regarding Tax Deduction is available https://gracesystem.org/admissions/tuition-assistance/
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Blaise J. Peters Scholarship
Sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family, this scholarship provides financial assistance to families with children attending Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School.
Families must complete an application along with an explanation of why there is a need for assistance. Applications are reviewed and scholarships are awarded based on information provided. Scholarship applications and money awarded is strictly confidential.
The forms are due to the office by Feb. 11, 2022
The 2022-2023 Blaise J. Peters Scholarship form is available here.
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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 earn various prizes.
Kindergarten- Bella L
1st grade - Rebecca L and Emily S
2nd grade - Sam L.
3rd grade- Andy
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Counselor's Corner
Happy 2022! Hope your new year is off to a fantastic start! My year is off to a great start, though I will be happy to see these really cold temperatures go away. I enjoy winter, just not the bitter cold.
I just wanted to share a few things that have been going on in my classes. Before Christmas, we talked about gratitude and being grateful for what we have. In addition we discussed empathy and putting yourself in someone else’s shoes. Realizing that at times, others may struggle and/or may not have the things we do.
In January, our focus has been academic success. Lessons involving what a successful student looks like were part of our discussions. Also, now that we are midway through the school year, students are identifying ways they can improve to be the best students they can be. Each grade level had different lessons targeted around these concepts and many set goals to work on.
As always, please feel free to reach out if you have a concern with your child that I may be able to help with. I am available at Notre Dame of De Pere on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and by email the other days. Stay warm!
Mrs. Karen Kielpikowkski
kkielpikowkski@gracesystem.org
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Parent/Teacher Conferences
PreSchool (3 & 4 year olds)
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Parents of preschool students,
Parent/Teacher Conferences are being held with Mrs. Basten for our 3 and 4 year old students.
Three Year-Old(s):
- Tuesday, January 25: Noon-3:00PM
- Thursday, January 27: 8:00AM-Noon
Four Year-Old(s):
- Friday, January 28: 8:00AM-2:00PM
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held in-person.
Conference times are 15 minutes.
To schedule your P/T conference time, you will need your PowerSchool username and password for YOUR access account. If you don’t have that information, please contact the school office.
Go to https://gbdioc.powerschool.com/ and sign in with your Parent access account login information.
Directions to signup for Parent/Teacher Conferences available here.
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OLOL Family Dance
Friday, February 4
6:00-8:30PM
$8 per person
(children 3 and under are free)
DJ
Dance contests, musical games and prizes to win!
Pizza and appetizer buffet with dessert!
Soda, water and juice provided.
Cash Bar.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 2.
Use the form below.
Family Dance Signup - RSVP by February 2 - Click to download.
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Our Lady of Lourdes Spelling Bee Finalists | | |
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The classroom rounds for the SCRIPPS Spelling Bee were held. The winners will compete in the school wide Spelling Bee on Monday, January 31st.
The winners are:
3rd: Akinmayowa Omotosa, Maddie Gayle
4th: Grace Harkoff, Allisen Jensen
5th: Breah Barry, Abby Cleven
6th: Ryan Cleven, Greta Destree
7th: Daniel Rodriguez, Nana Asiamah
8th: Jacob Cleven, Isabelle Fergus
Spelling Bee alternates include:
3rd: Drew Williams, Adrienne Day
4th: Avia Nielsen, Amber Spencer
5th: JP VerBoort, Anthony Nolle
6th: Caroline Johnson, Sage Rhoads
7th: Adaya Meadowcroft, Nathan Silva
8th: Addison Spencer
Congratulations to all of our spellers!
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We are excited to announce that the Scholastic Book Fair at Our Lady of Lourdes is back!
Friday, January 28 - Monday, January 31
Fr. Kratz Social Hall
The Book Fair is the only Library fund raiser for the year. Please consider stopping by to purchase books for your children to support Our Lady of Lourdes School Library.
The children will have a chance to preview the books on Friday afternoon, January 28.
Book Fair Hours:
- Friday, January 28, 3:00-4:00PM
- Saturday, January 29, 4:00-6:00PM
- Sunday, January 30, 8:00AM-12:30PM
- Monday, January 31, 3:00-4:00PM
+NEW+ SAFE, CASHLESS WAY TO SHOP THE BOOK FAIR
Easy to setup, eWallet funds are immediately available for use at both the in-school and virtual Book Fair. Plus, family and friends can contribute too! Create an eWallet account between 01/07 - 01/31
Visit our Scholastic Book Fair website to learn more: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/lourdesdepere
The Catholic Financial Life Insurance Company will be matching funds earned up to $500.
In addition, we will be feature art work from grades Pre-K to fourth grade with inspiration from the author and illustrator, Jan Brett.
If you are in need of TSF hours, help is needed. Signup here. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Brys at sbrys@gracesystem.org.
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Fang Reading Club -- Starts Now! | | |
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Although it does not feel, (or look like), baseball season yet, the Fang Reading Club started on Monday, January 17, 2022.
Students in Kindergarten through fifth grade can once again have fun playing “baseball” by reading through the bases. After they read 200 minutes at home, within a two week period, they will slide onto a “base.” That’s only 20 minutes a day! Every two weeks they can read their way onto the next base by reading 200 more minutes. Then, hopefully they will make a “homerun” on March 11th.
Students who make it to home plate are rewarded with a free hot dog and drink, and a ticket to the OLOL Family Night game with the Timber Rattlers on Friday, May 6, 2022.
We hope all students in grades K-5 will “step up to the plate” and join in the fun! Look for more information on Fang Reading Club sheets below. If you have any questions, please contact your teacher or Ms. J. Johnson.
“Swing batter, batter, swing” … into reading with Fang and the Timber Rattlers!
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Kindergarten programming BeeBots!
Computer Science in Kindergarten, what do we do?
We learn how to solve a maze using a software program on the computer in the lab.
Then, we program a maze using an unplugged activity (no computer needed). We used basic commands of arrow, turn right and turn left.
Now, we are ready to advance to program a Bee. It is a Bee-Bot with arrows and turns for us to program and then 'press go' to see if the Bee will follow the maze from start to finish.
The students did a great job! Their enthusiasm was contagious even when some debugging was needed,
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Did you know that once a month a committee consisting of four individuals meet to discuss the Computer Science initiative at OLOL.
This month the discussions included:
- Student template of technology skills
- Review of the OLOL Computer Science standards.
- Planning of how to integrate technology with Science and Social Studies curriculum.
- Plan for the team teach model for next year.
- Technology in the Encore classes.
We are excited as the Computer Science curriculum continues to evolve and the progress the students are displaying!
The future is bright in the ever changing world of technology!
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Dear GRACE families,
The GRACE Board of Trustees Education Committee has the mission of assuring quality educational programs, maintaining academic excellence and infusing faith in all subjects. To help in that mission, we are asking you to please complete a Learning Survey before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2022.
Please complete the Learning Survey once, for each child, you have attending a GRACE school
Learning Survey in English
Thank you
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Community Events/Activities | | |
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family | | |
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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
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