Dear OLG Families,

Our school mass this morning was led by 4th grade and focused beautifully on the Works of Mercy. This focus is a great tie-in to Lent and our school theme this year of living as the Hands and Feet of Christ. Fr. Jack encouraged all of us, young and old, to think how we can serve others... not just in the "job" we may be hired for, but in our actions and in our care for ALL who are in our community. As I tell each of the prospective parents that walk in our doors, OLG is a special place precisely because of the amazing community we have, including our dedication to service learning.

This dedication was readily apparent yesterday in our middle school students serving as leaders in the Math Fair / PI DAY celebrations (see video below)! Our sense of community is also present in the early returns on registration, with more than half of our current families already completing their online registration. Remember there is the On Time Registration incentive of a $50 discount for each family who is fully registered by March 28th (online registration completed + full payment + signed student profile returned to office). Details and more information is available on our admissions website here.

Looking to fill-out your volunteer hours for the year or need Spirit Gear? Keep on reading for info on SCRIP and all the jam-packed events taking us to Easter Break and beyond!

Yours in Christ,

Anton Kramer

Like the number itself, there are endless ways to celebrate Pi Day, the March 14 ^th day of math! At OLG, our students attended the annual Math Fair, organized and hosted by the middle school students. Watch the video to catch a glimpse of the fun.

Find tax documents in your FACTS account

Follow these instructions to create a report of your annual summary in FACTS. If you need a payment summary for transactions before July 2017 (before we started using FACTS), please contact Kimmy Fulton.

LAST CHANCE to order OLG SPIRIT GEAR this year! 

Get your OLG 3/4 sleeve t-shirt for spring or that OLG hoody for rainy weather! 

Order now through 3 p.m. on Friday March 23rd. Please submit forms and payment to the OLG front office. 

Order form is available here. Orders take 2-3 weeks to process.

Next opportunity to order will be School Supply Drop Off Night in August. Questions? Contact Grace Corpuz

SCRIP – Raise money for the school without any affect on your wallet! At last week’s state of the school address we more than doubled our users of EScrip. Thank you to those of you who have registered for EScrip! Scrip is a simple way to earn extra dollars for the Parent Org. and our School! Join EScrip today!

SCRIP Gift Card Update!

A few changes to note... if you like to use paper checks and paper order forms, we are now accepting Scrip orders the first Friday of every month. Turn SCRIP order forms in anytime during the month, but everything will be processed that "first Friday". We are hoping this allows families to better plan ahead for the month and make their card purchases all at once. Please email Danielle with questions.

Can't wait for paper and mailed cards?  EScrip is active!  Sign up for an account which links you to Scrip so you can order conveniently from home anytime, recharge current scrip cards, or download scrip directly to your phone or printer! Our school enrollment code is C5687EF41L6L2. It takes a few steps to get it going, but once you're up and running you can be standing in the cashier line and download the scrip directly to your phone to make your purchase count... no extra cost to you!

Save the Date

COFFEE & DONUTS after the Masses in the School Hall – 3rd grade – Apr. 15th

Next PO Meeting & Auction Meeting - Tuesday, Apr. 17th @  6:30 pm in the Math Lab. All are welcome to attend!

Multicultural Potluck and Festival - OLG Walmesley Center - Apr. 28th 5:30 pm!

Beloved in our Brokenness: A Dialogue with Men Experiencing Homelessness

In the morning of March 24th, join in reflection, dialogue and personal encounter with 10 men from the Matt Talbot Center who have experienced homelessness; will begin with a social at 9am and end with a pizza lunch. This is an opportunity for all to grow in awareness of one’s brokenness and belovedness in God. Join this group of men to listen for the voice of God in your own and others’ experiences of fear, trust and the face of God.  Space is limited to the first 10 men who register.  Details and registration, or contact Andrea 206-329-4824. 

 

Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl: Encounter Alefa

We encounter Alefa in Malawi, where seeds are helping her family survive an uncertain climate. How can you care for God’s creation this Lent? How can you support those, worldwide, who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or better opportunities? Visit crsricebowl.org for more. This week, check out the Catholic Saints page to learn more about these holy men and women, and invite them into your Lenten journey. 

 

Help Put on the March Community Meal

Sunday, March 25th New to OLG? Looking for a way to plug in? Interested in service? Like food? All the above? Through service, community, and delicious food, we find joy and life in one another. The Community Meal happens each month at OLG and strives to provide a free meal for anyone in the greater community who wishes to attend.  If you're able to help, please sign up here or contact Colleen.  All are welcome to join us for a hot meal! 

 

Day of Service Featured Project of the Week:

Gym Drop-In Project in Walmesley Center

Each week, we are featuring a project for the annual OLG Day of Service on April 21 .  There is something for everyone!  Sign up now! 

This year we will be starting the day with a blessing by Fr. Jack. Join us at 9:00 at OLG for projects that start at 9:30 or later and Fr. Jack will bless us as we go out to be the hands and feet of Jesus.

Looking for a way to participate in Day of Service, but unsure how to incorporate a full day project into your already busy weekend plans? The Walmesley Center Day of Service Drop-In project is just for you! This great project is open to people of all ages, and runs from 9:30am - 2pm. It is perfect for the hour or two you may have to give, for a small group of scouts seeking service, or for people who want to serve all day, participating in various activities indoors. This year, volunteers will have the opportunity to partake in a variety of tasks, ranging from creating Care Kits for the homebound and the homeless, to making rosaries and making cards for various organizations. This is a wonderful way to be hands-on in the community, and give what you can, however you can, for as long as you can.

View other brief project descriptions here

Click here to register

YOUTH MIGRANT PROJECT: SUMMER MISSION TRIP FOR TEENS

The Youth Migrant Project is back! Once again we’ll be teaming up with St. Mary’s and St. Anne’s for a fun and life-changing week, July 1 ^st -6 ^th.  Applications are available in the parish office and online, due April 22nd

Our Lady of Guadalupe,  Pray for Us!

Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic School

3401 SW Myrtle St. Seattle, WA 98126

office 206-935-0651

info@guadalupe‑school.org