Dear Parents,

As we embrace our journey with Leader in Me, I would like to share some resources to help you better understand what the students are learning. First, take a look at the 7 Habits Tree. It provides a great visual of the habits. 



I also wanted to share this activity with you for Habit #1: Be Proactive

I’m in charge of my life. I am responsible for my choices and behaviors. I can choose how I react to other people and situations.

Habit 1 addresses Circle of No Control (concern/reactive) vs Circle of Control (influence/proactive). Habit #1 is important for all of us as we navigate challenges in life. I constantly remind my own children to focus on what they can control. 

Going forward, I will be looking for parents who are interested in being trained as a Leader in Me facilitator. These facilitators would help bridge the gap between school and home in order to increase family engagement. If you are interested in this opportunity, please let me know. 

I have two copies of Leader in Me and two copies of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. If you would like to borrow one, please stop by the office and I’d be happy to share one with you. 

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

God bless,

Jessica Nejedlo

What I’m reading:

Leadership and Self Deception: The Secret to Transforming Relationships & Unleashing Results by The Arbinger Institute

Transforming the mind, body and spirit through academic distinction, social development and our Catholic faith tradition.

CATHOLIC BONDING

Consider being a host family for an exchange student.

A great experience for your family and for our school community.

Check it out!

A presentation by representatives from Catholic Bonding

will be held on Monday, September 14 at 10:30AM

with students in grades 6, 7 & 8.

Fall Sports

5th/6th Volleyball

• September 10 vs. St. John the Baptist - 5:00PM at SJB
• September 14 vs. Holy Family - 6:00PM at HFS
• September 15 vs. Holy Family - 6:00PM at OLOL

7th/8th Volleyball

• September 15 vs St John the Baptist - 5:00PM at OLOL

5th/6th Soccer

• September 15 vs. Father Allouez - 5:00PM at FACS

Cross Country (NDDP/OLOL)

• September 14 - 4:15PM at Neshota Park

OLOL Little Spikers Volleyball Clinic (Kindergarten – 4th grade boys & girls)

• Saturday, September 12
• Saturday, September 26
• Saturday, October 3
• Saturday, October 10

• K, 1st, & 2nd - 8:30 am - 9:30am
• 3rd & 4th - 9:45 am - 11:00 am

• Cost: $35 (includes a Cavalier t-shirt!)

Wishing our Cavaliers a fantastic season!

Additional information regarding Athletics and

location/directions to the venues are available here.

SCRIP News



There will be no SCRIP processed this week or September 7th (Labor Day). Scrip will return to its normal processing scheduling starting September 14th.

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Any questions regarding the SCRIP program can be directed to scrip@lourdesdepere.org 

Additional information regarding the Scrip program is available on our

school website at https://lourdesschooldepere.org/family-involvement/scrip/

Get ready for a fun night to kick off the 2026-2027 school year! 

Break out your best Barbie or Biker attire, be ready to dance the night away, and enjoy connecting with other Lourdes parents! 

This will be the perfect opportunity for new and existing parents to hang out and have a night of fun and fellowship. 

September 18, 2026!

Again this year, you can expect a photo station, awesome music provided by DJ Budek, drinks, snacks and, you guessed it, Homecoming Court! These are all included with the price of admission. 

Signup for the Parent Homecoming event using the link below.

https://OLOLHOCO2026.givesmart.com 

Volunteers are needed - check out the opportunities and signup using this link. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084FA8AE22A7FC1-65078866-olol#/

We look forward to enjoying a night of fun with the Lourdes community! Any questions? Contact Jim and Kelsey Christensen at thechristensencrew@gmail.com.

Light Up Lourdes will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026

at Stadium View Banquet Hall.

Volunteers are needed for our school's largest fundraiser of the year.

Please click here to sign up to help with this event.

Volunteer opportunities are available now!

As a friendly reminder, two of your yearly TSF hours must be dedicated to Light Up Lourdes. 

Can you believe we are already two weeks into the school year? Our halls are full of energy, and our students have settled wonderfully into their daily routines rooted in faith and learning.

In case you missed it in our earlier communication, we invite you to take a moment to watch a special video message from our GRACE Board of Trustees Chair reflecting on the exciting year ahead.

Thank you for a fantastic start to the school year. We remain deeply grateful for your continued partnership and pray for God's abundant blessings on all our families!

GRACE Board Welcome Back Video

Loving and Living Life at Lourdes

Checkout what is happening!

There is something for everyone!

Please join us for weekend mass.

Saturday: 4:30PM

Sunday: 8:15AM, 10:15AM & 6:00PM



If you are unable to join us for school or weekend masses, please visit our parish YouTube channel.

The Sunday (8:15AM) & Wednesday school (9:00AM) masses are livestreamed.

Visit our parish website and our parish bulletin

 for additional information.

Boots, Bibles, & Line Dancing - Women's Ministry Night!

Grab your boots (or your dancing shoes) and join us for a fun night of fellowship, faith, and line dancing! No experience needed! We'll teach you everything from the Cupid Shuffle to the Boot Scootin' Boogie, and the Step by Step.

Can't dance or need to sit this one out? No worries! We'll have Western-themed table games for everyone to enjoy, so there's a way for everyone to join in the fun.

Refreshments, laughter, and a little country charm await!

When: Monday, September 21, at 6 p.m.

Where: Father Kratz Social Hall All women welcome! Bring a friend!



Please RSVP to Robin: robin@lourdesdepere.org or call the Parish Office: (920) 336-4033. 

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church --- Built of Living Stones!

At last weekend 's Masses, Father Jim invited adult Faithful and friends of Our Lady of Lourdes -- who desire full membership in the Catholic Church -- to consider celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation. As Father mentioned, we are hoping to welcome 30 people to enroll in the parish's OCIA process as the parish celebrates its Thirtieth Anniversary of parochial life. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please indicate by signing up on the sheets placed on the tall tables in the Gathering Area over the next few weekends. 

An informational gathering to inform you of the process will be offered on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Thank you for your consideration!