OLG Newsletter

Dear OLG Families, Don’t forget this Friday is our “Early-Bird Donation Deadline” for Auction procurements. Get your Amazon gift certificates, cash, or donated items in this week and this helps all the hard working Auction Team make this event the best it can be!!!   This weekend is full of events at OLG: CYO Dinner on Saturday … Continue Reading »

Dear OLG Families, Happy Veteran’s Day weekend! Our fabulous 4th Grade class and choirs did a fantastic job on Wednesday reminding us all of the sacrifices and meaning of this special day. During this Monday when school is closed, take time to encourage your child to thank a veteran, visit someone you know who served, or say a … Continue Reading »

Dear OLG Families, Happy All Saints Day today! Last weekend we had our 8th grade Mathletes win an award, and a great Carnival. Special thanks to Hillary and Shauna for their excellent organization and direction, and all the volunteers who helped put on this tremendous event. And now we are into November already! This morning Fr. Jack was … Continue Reading »

Dear OLG Families, At our School Mass this morning, our 5th grade student leaders reminded us of the call to deepen our relationships with Christ and each other. We recalled the challenges that many have faced recently with storms and discord, and we prayed for peace and healing. Fr. Jack reminded us all that our … Continue Reading »

Dear OLG Families, This week things shook-up a bit for us here at OLG and beyond… we practiced our earthquake preparedness both in classrooms and out at recess. This was an excellent extension of last week’s professional development day with staff. Click through to www.shakeout.org to continue the conversation at home with your family. We’re also shaking … Continue Reading »

Dear OLG Families, Today was the last day of Fall MAPs testing, and we are excited to see how our students will grow this year. MAPs gives us the opportunity to test 1st-8th grade on national normed material, then to see how they grow through the year by assessing their learning again in the Spring. Thank … Continue Reading »

Hello OLG Families, What a week! We had an outstanding new event on our calendar last Saturday, the Artwalk. Thank you so much to Veronica, Katina, Kelly, and all the artists who made this event such a classy experience! This Thursday we sent home the first FCE (Family Communication Envelope) of the year. We try … Continue Reading »

Dear OLG Families, Our first major event of the fall is here: Artwalk, this Saturday night, after 5:30 Mass! Student artists, as well as school staff and artists from the community are showing their best. Come enjoy a social evening with other adults from school, parish, and the community! Tickets available at the door! As … Continue Reading »

Dear OLG Families,   Curriculum Nights are over, you’ve all had a chance to meet your child’s teacher, and we are ready to “Grow in the Light of Christ” this school year! Last week I mentioned growing pains and this week I’m happy to announce that we’ve overcome one of those pains…Milk! Yes, we got past the … Continue Reading »

Dear OLG Families,   In this second week of school I have the privilege of seeing each of your children moving into gear, getting into the groove. Carpool runs a little more smoothly, we’ve worked-out some kinks with Pizza Friday, class lines are moving through the school with greater ease… we are at full-steam ahead!…Continue … Continue Reading »