March 8, 2019
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UPCOMING CALENDAR

March
1 Conferences - No School 
1 Used Uniform Sale 8a-4p
6 Ash Wednesday Mass 10:15a
7 Thurs AM Rosary 7:55a
8 Stations & Soup Supper 6p 
12 PSO Meeting 9:30a
13 School Mass 9a
13 Davanni's Fundraiser 4-8p
15 Early Release 1:15p
15 Report Cards Sent Home
18-22 Spring Break
25 Teacher In-Service
27 School Mass 9a  
27-29 Wolf RIdge (7th grade)
29 Stations/Soup Supper 6p  
 
April
3 Lenten Day of Mercy (No School Mass)
4 Thurs AM Rosary 7:55a
5 OLG Fish Fry 4:30-7:30a
9 PSO Meeting 9:30a
10 School Mass 9a
11 MS Choir Concert 7a
17 School Mass 9a
21 Easter Sunday 
22 No School
24 School Mass 9a
26 Carnival 5-8:30pm 
 
 
ATTENDANCE

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952-929-5463 ext. 9087 
or  ellieharristhal@olgschool.net prior to 8am to inform us that your child is absent or tardy. Parents should keep children home from school an extra 24 hours after a fever.
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Read-a-Thon Results & Thank You! 
Congratulations to all on a wonderful first OLG "I Love to Read" Read-a-Thon! Here are the results: 
Total minutes read:114,104!
Students participating: 358 students,
81% of K-5!
Money raised: Over $20,000!
Class with highest minutes read: Ms. Bland
Class with highest monies raised: Mrs. Foley
We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to teachers, students, families and the Read-a-Thon committee - Amy Weber, Michelle Stefanski, Katy Kirchner, Jenny Garvin, Katie Yacoub, Sarah Reinbold, Mary Hackel and Elizabeth Jensen!
*If you still have pledges you would like to turn in, please send them to the school office next week. 
EVENTS 
Lenten Soup Suppers
March 8th and March 29th at 6pm
Volunteers Still Needed!  
All school families are invited to participate in the Stations of the Cross on March 8th and March 29th at 6:00pm.  After the service, the school will host soup supper for the parish and school. 
Grades 2, 4 & 7 will host and serve on March 8th and Grades 3 & 6 will host and serve on March 29th. Thank you to these prayer buddies for providing the leadership for this event. Please sign up to help HERE (check the tab on the top to make sure it is the correct date)!  
Davanni's Fundraiser for OLG! davanni
Wednesday, March 13 from 4-8pm 
Enjoy a favorite meal and help your favorite school! Join us at Davanni's in Edina on March 13th and 20% of your purchase will be donated back to OLG! Bring in this fundraiser ticket and present when ordering.  
Spanish Club Meeting
Thursday, March 14th from 3:30-4:30pm 
El Club de Español is pleased to present Leo Lara Latin American musical group on Thursday, March 14 from 3:30 - 4:30 in the library . Leo and Kathy Lara will wow us once again with their dozens of instruments, beautiful music, language and culture.    
El Club de Español is open to all students, K-8 .
To join Spanish Club, sign up through this link :
Fee: $25, paid through SmartTuition.
Any questions? Contact your Spanish teacher: Carla Temple, Amanda Goodwin or Tara Duffy
Stella & Dot Fundraiser 
Thursday, March 28th 6-8pm  
Anyone else eager for a dose of sunshine? Please SAVE THE DATE for an evening of SPRING FASHION with Stella & Dot! Twin Cities Live style expert and Edina Magazine style columnist Wendy Witherspoon of Stella & Dot will be co hosting our event.
Thursday, March 28th 6-8pm at the Helmer House at 5808 Creek Valley Road, Edina, 55439. Beverages and snacks provided.

Can't make it to the event? Please use the provided link to shop online. Want to shop now to grab your favorite spring items and still come for socializing - perfect!!!

25% of the sales from this event will be donated to OLG!
 
Look good while doing GOOD! Thanks for shopping in support of our school!
Kids Social Fundraiser
Airmaxx Eden Prairie 
Sunday, March 31st from 2-5pm (drop off) 
Join your friends and make new ones at our first ever OLG Student Fundraiser Social! 
-$30/kid ages 4 plus. Includes unlimited: jumping, laser tag, mini golf, bowling and unlimited game card (not avail for prizes; tickets will not dispense)
-250 kids max 1st come 1st serve
-5-6 parent volunteers will be helpful. They will have a full -Airmaxx staff will run everything. Parent volunteers are for extra hands on deck.
Go HERE to buy tickets.
-Please contact Jenny Helmer for any questions. 
Save the Date: Family Service Fair
April 22nd from 9-11am   
Save the date for a wonderful service opportunity with Our Lady of Grace and your family. More information to come. 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The OLG Spirit Wear Store is Now Open!
Order Through March 11th
Make sure to show your OLG pride with OLG Spirit Wear! This is the last chance to order this year! Check out the options and order HERE through March 11th! 
Lost & Found Available  
Until Spring Break 
Check the lost and found on display outside of Mrs. Hannan's office. It will be displayed until Spring Break and then donated.  
Winter Principal's Corner 
Check out the winter version of the Principal's Corner. Included are updates from Mrs. Trenary on the Groves Partnership, Holy Land Pilgrimage, 70th Anniversary Celebration, Blue Ribbon Application, Uniform Reminders, Handbook Updates, and more!
Carpool Pick Up Reminders
For the safety of students and families as well as efficient procedures, please remember the following when picking up after school:
1) All carpool pick up must occur through the carpool line. Students cannot be picked up at the church doors. Parents may park and meet their students at the school reception desk as an alternative to the carpool line. 
2) Once you have picked up your child(ren), please exit via the Eden Avenue exit. Do not exit through the parking lot to the frontage road. This a huge safety concern with busing occurring at that time.  
Young Rembrandts - Cartoons!  
Does your child have a great sense of humor to complement his or her artistic skills? If so, your child will LOVE a Young Rembrandts Cartoon class. Our students will learn how to personify inanimate objects, as they breathe life into the sun and moon, transforming them into funny cartoon characters. A humorous bird feeding sequence will teach your child visual and sequential story telling. We'll also create drawings that feature colorful and expressive forest animals. Give your child the gift of learning and artistry. Register HERE
MSSC - March Events 
3/8 - Sorting the Good News
3/12 - Cleaning the Trophy Case
EXTENDED CARE
April 22nd Release Day 
Register by Monday, April 1st  
 
Join the fun on April 22nd Doing Good Together and Air Maxx!

Find the Registration HERE.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Moms of Grace March Meeting
Wednesday, March 13 at 10am 
Please mark your calendars for the March Moms of Grace meeting on Wednesday, March 13th in the Dining Room. This month's meeting will feature guest speaker Deacon Thom Winninger, a long time OLG parishioner and parent who was ordained a permanent Diocesen Deacon in 2006. He has committed his life to helping others hear what God is calling them to do with their lives. Deacon Thom is also a motivational speaker and has authored seven books. Please join us to hear Thom discuss how we can live our faith, as well as find meaning, joy and fulfillment in daily life.  All attendees will receive a copy of Thom's most recent book, entitled Your True DNA. Nursery care will be provided. 
ROAR VBS at Our Lady of Grace!
Register NOW! 
Are you yearning for warm summer days? Well, here's a little oasis away from the snow and cold: enjoy a little piece of summer by registering your family for VBS today! Can't you just picture yourself safe and warm on the African savanna? Register and learn more HERE
Volunteer at the 2019 Fish Fry!
Friday, April 5th  
Here is your opportunity to play a role in the Twin Cities best fish fry on Friday, April 5th!  Click HERE to sign-up for a spot at what is one of the best volunteer opportunities out there!  Tons of fun and a great event that brings the entire Parish community together! We look forward to seeing you on April 5th!
Sign up your Middle School student for Extreme Faith Camp Now!
Mon-Friday, June 24-28,2019
Extreme Faith Camp is a week-long camp for students currently in 6th, 7th and 8th grade. It is a life-changing experience. We spend the week with teens from 8 other Catholic parishes throughout the Archdiocese and have a blast with a variety of fun activities and we encounter Christ through the power of the Sacraments, challenging talks, and small group sharing. For more information please contact the PES Sisters at: pes-sisters@olgparish.org. Read youth and parent experiences, watch a video, and find the permission slip here.  
OLG Sparkle & Shine Committee!
The OLG Sparkle and Shine Committee needs your help! We will be getting together to "spruce up" the church for Easter, after the school Mass on April 10th. Parents are welcome to stay and help as long as their schedules allow. Refreshments will be provided. We are hoping to have the Nursery available  for little ones. Questions can be directed to Susie Scheppers 952-215-7202 or Susan Michael 508-446-1874.  Thank you!
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Learn What It's Like to Be a BSM Red Knight! 
Thurs, March 14, 2019 from 8:30-10:30am  
There is a lot to consider when choosing a high school, and we want to show you first-hand what it is like to be a part of the Benilde-St. Margaret's community. We invite you to join us at one of our Open Houses or have your student spend the day with us. Register for these events at  bsmschool.org/visit  . We look forward to meeting you!
HFCHS March Open House 
Join us for our open house and you'll discover the Holy Family Catholic High School difference. Students, parents, teachers, and alumni are eager to share their stories and welcome you to our Family! More information available HERE.  
AHA Summer Experience Camps 
AHA will be hosting our annual Summer Experience Camps again this June. We have reduced prices this year and our schedule has been changed to allow kids to participate in multiple camps in one day. This is convenient for busy parents! Here is the link for available camps and registration information.
HFCHS Spring & Summer Camps 
Registration for Holy Family Catholic High School's Spring Middle School Track Clinic and summer youth camps is now open.   All athletic, arts, and academic camps are led by our varsity coaches and our licensed teachers. More information and registration available HERE.  
BSM Summer Camp 2019 Registration is Now Open! 
Summer will be here before you know it and attending a Benilde-St. Margaret's Summer Camp is a great way to stay busy while having a blast! BSM offers an array of camps sure to fit any child's interests, including engineering, drama, sports, sailing and more. Join us for a fun summer full of memories that will last a lifetime! Register HERE
Macalester Basketball Camps 
The Macalester College men's basketball team will hold a Youth Basketball Camp this summer. There will be two sessions: June 17-21 and Aug. 5-9. The camp is for boys in grades 4-8 and will focus on basketball skills, competitive games and character development.
Cost of the camp is $250 per session, which includes a t-shirt. A 10% discount is offered to those registering for both sessions.
Click here to register for the Youth Basketball Camp.  
THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS!



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