A Message from Our Leadership Team

All Holy men and women, pray for us!

This week we celebrated the beautiful Solemnity of All Saints. This solemnity was a wonderful opportunity to worship God in Holy Mass and honor all the amazing men and women who are role models of Christian living and are interceding for us in heaven. Thank you to our kindergarten and 8th grade faculty, staff, and students who made the All Saints Day liturgy so memorable.

With conferences coming up next week, now is a great time to have a conversation with your child about how their school year is going. What do they like most? What are they struggling with? Conferences are a great way to get parents, teachers, and students all on the same page to help your child reach his or her full potential this year. We are also available at conferences to support families and address concerns you may have. Looking forward to seeing you next week!

Mike, Jim, Julie & Nicole

Stop By Our Lost and Found!

Our Lost and Found is full! We are hopeful that we can find homes for all these lost items soon. Please stop by the items near the old gym when you stop by for Conferences next week!

School Directory Reviews & Edits

1st Draft Edits Due Sunday, November 6 at 8:00 PM

The first draft of the Our Lady of Grace School Directory is ready for your review! Before we send it to the printer, we are asking that each family review their information and provide any requested edits. Click here to view the email that was sent on Monday with instructions and links. Thank you to all who have already completed your review!

PreK-8 Conferences Sign-up

Monday & Tuesday, November 7-8

Links to sign up for parent teacher conferences were sent this week. If parents still need to sign-up, they can do so using the links found here: 

• Preschool
• Kindergarten - 8th Grade

If there are no time slots available with your child's teacher, please email him/her to set up a time. A reminder that there is No School on Tuesday, November 8 to allow for Conferences throughout the day.

OLG Chess Club

Registration Due Thursday, November 10

Join in on the fun for the second session of the 22-23 season (November 17 - January 12) learning this royal game! Each session has different material to learn. All levels of students are welcome to our fun encouraging engaging club! All equipment and an afterschool snack are provided.

Click here for more information, meeting dates, and to register. Please contact Coach Veronica at wizardsofchess@gmail.com or 612-203-0118 with any questions. 

OLG Christmas Break Release Day Programs

Sign up by Friday, November 11

All K-8 students are welcome to join us for some great Christmas Break Adventures! Each adventure costs $60 per day per child and runs from 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Students will need to bring a lunch and drink. Snacks will be provided. Use this link for more information and to sign-up! Email Sharon Hierlmaier or call her at 612-240-3514 with any questions.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 - Children's Museum

Thursday, December 22, 2022 - Leonardo's Basement

Tuesday, December 27, 2022 - Bowlero Blaine

Wednesday, December 28 - SideKick Theater / The Blast Indoor Park

Thursday, December 29 - Color Me Mine and Maple Maze

RSVP for Middle School Parent Nights Out

Edina Country Club Tennis House, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

As our students return to the classroom, it's perfect time to gather as parents to get to know one another and build community. Please join us for a casual and fun evening with light bites and cocktails at the Edina Country Club. More details to follow. Looking forward to meeting you in person!

RSVP Required to Attend:

• 6th Grade - November 9
• 7th Grade - November 15 - RSVP by 11/8
• 8th Grade - November 16 - RSVP by 11/9

Middle School Service Club (MSSC)

Thursday & Saturday, November 10 & 12 - Flags for Veterans Day

Sunday, November 13 - Sunday School Donuts & Fun

Monday, November 14 - Christmas Ornaments

Thursday, November 17 - Give to the Max Cheerleaders

Sign up here!

Thanksgiving Baskets

Monday, November 14 - Thursday, November 17

It is November and Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so it is time for our annual, school-wide service project: Thanksgiving Baskets! Each class will collect donations to provide an entire Thanksgiving meal to families in need. This service project supports the Employment Ministry at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.

Look for an orange flier in your child's backpack with more information about your child’s donation. We request that all donations be shelf-stable and be brought to class by Thursday, November 17. Thank you for your generosity and support of this service project!

K-5 Young Rembrandts Christmas Holiday Art

Tuesdays, November 15 - December 20, 3:15 - 4:45 PM

Young Rembrandts is offering a drawing workshop all about Christmas! Students are invited to celebrate with beautiful art right after dismissal at OLG - no experience necessary! Cost is $119 for 6 weeks of sessions. Click here to view the flier and click here to register before workshops start!

December Lunch Orders & GF Options

Due Thursday, November 17 by 8:00 PM

Lunch orders for the month of December are due soon! View the lunch menus below and order lunches in EZ Apps. 

If you are interested in ordering Gluten-Free items for your children, please reach out to Cathy Hadzima at cathyhadzima@olgschool.net

Preschool Lunch Menu

Kindergarten - 8th Menu

Tales of a 4th Grade Book Club!

Every Third Friday starting November 18 - May 19, 3:30 - 4:00 PM, OLG Library

Open to all students in 4th grade, we will be reading 7 thoughtful and engaging Newbery Award and National Book Award winning books, and robustly discuss the book’s themes as group while having fun! There is no cost to join other than choosing to purchase the book or check it out at your local library. Please sign up asap to get on the book club email list and obtain the book selections for the year by contacting Sarah Arndt at saraharndt@comcast.net or 763-227-9704. Happy reading!

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Middle School Service Hour Event

Tuesday, November 8, 1:30 - 3:30 PM

Join the PES Sisters at their Convent to help rake leaves. This is a BYOR (Bring your own Rake or Leaf Scoops) event. Students must be accompanied by an adult. Younger siblings are welcome to help too! Middle School Students earn Religion Service Hours for either Trimester 1 or 2. See signup for details. We are also looking for leaf bag donations.

Sign up now...

Veterans Day Program

Friday, November 11, 1:30 - 2:45 PM

Our 4th - 8th graders will host a program for veterans on Veterans Day. The program includes a speech from OLG School Alum and Air Force Major Nathan Edward Hering, a few songs played by our student band and a chance for veterans to introduce themselves to our students. Refreshments will be available afterward for veterans and their families in the Commons. All veterans are invited to attend.

If you are a veteran or know a veteran who plans to attend this program, please fill out this form for our program by Monday, November 7.

Middle School Open House

Tuesday, November 15, 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Current OLG 5th Grade Parents and Prospective Parents, come find out why high schools recruit OLG 8th graders and high school parents and students rave about their OLG middle school experience. We will begin with a welcome session and then parents will rotate through mini-sessions with the middle school teachers. You will be glad you came! Register here!

Men's Club Gala - Save the Date, Sponsors, and Donations

Saturday, February 4

Save the Date for the 2023 Men’s Club Gala at the Interlachen Country Club! Planning is well underway for the most anticipated social event of the year. If you’re interested in sponsoring this year’s event or donating an auction item, please contact Geoff Selby at geoffreycselby@gmail.com. We can't wait to host you at this year’s gala. 

OLG Men's Faith Night

Monday, November 14, 7:00 - 9:30 PM

Don’t miss joining the OLG Men’s Club and Young Professionals to hear how God’s relentless pursuit of two men changed their lives forever by offering them an alternative to their performance-based mindsets. See how we, as Catholic men, can influence the world with the Gospel message and the principles of the Kingdom of God. The evening will begin with benediction, followed by drinks and appetizers, and a fireside chat with Fr.

Aaron Malnick, SJ from the Jesuit Retreat House at DeMontreville and Joe Masek, the Executive Director of the Cana Family Institute. All men of the parish are welcome!

Marriage Booster Retreat

Saturday, November 19, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Whether you have been married for six months or sixty years, it is never a bad idea to get away together to both celebrate and reflect on your marriage. The Marriage Booster Retreat is a faith-filled, encouraging, and romantic one day retreat designed to let you reconnect, laugh, and talk deeply with the most important person in your life.

Cost is $50 per couple and scholarships are available. Click here to learn more and register. Email any questions to Elizabeth Mueller, Director of Marriage and Family.

High Schoolers & Parents - Meet Jeremy!

Hi! My name is Jeremy, and I am the High School Youth Minister here at Our Lady of Grace. I would love to set up a time to meet with you, especially if we haven’t met yet! Whether you are an adult or a high schooler, I have open meeting times. The purpose is to get to know you and journey closer to Jesus together and discuss youth ministry opportunities in the parish. You can schedule a time on the calendar found at olgparish.org/youth-ministry. For High Schoolers: Please make sure to send me an email (with your parents copied) to confirm!

Children's Liturgy of the Word

Are you interested in having Children’s Liturgy of the Word for Kindergarteners and 1st graders during 9:30 AM Sunday Mass? We are looking for parents to help as prayer leaders! Training is provided. Please contact stephanielloyd@olgparish.org for more information.

Cor Jesu Eucharistic Adoration

Friday, November 4, 7:30 PM, Cathedral of St. Paul

As part of the National Eucharistic Revival, the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and the Saint Paul Seminary have teamed up to present a special version of their monthly Cor Jesu event. Those present will have the opportunity for adoration, confession, worship and music before the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome!

K-8 St. Paul Wrestling Academy

Tuesdays & Thursdays starting November 15

The St. Paul Wrestling Academy (SPWA) is extending an exciting new offer for the 2022-2023 session. This new session offers 29 quality practice sessions for $300. Whether you are an experienced wrestler looking to further advance your skills and practice with some new partners or a beginning wrestler looking to try the sport for the first time, the SPWA has a place for you! Sessions take place in the St. Thomas Academy Wrestling Room. Click here to learn more and register.

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