School News: Lourdes Letter

Lourdes Letter

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Lunch & Playground Volunteers

11:00AM-12:20PM

April 28 - Katie V. and Courtney J.

April 29 - Jenna J, Stacy B. and Ashley T.

May 2 - Sara Q. and Ashley T.

May 3 - Christina S. and JJ

May 4 - Julie Z. and Dan L.

View the schedule here.

Volunteer Opportunities

Teacher Appreciation Week - Signup - Make it a Great Week!

Electronics Recycling Event - Volunteer Signup

Signup to Volunteer at OLOL Picnic: OLOL School Tip Jar

Submit your TSF Hours here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

See what is happening this month.

Week of:

April 27, 2022

Important Dates:

April 19-May 10
NWEA MAP Testing Grades K-8

Tuesday, April 26 - June 2
ABC Countdown to Summer
Check out the details below

May 1- 7
Teacher Appreciation Week
Check out the details below

May 2-6
Children's Book Week

Friday, May 6
OLOL Family Night at the ballpark with WI Timber Rattlers

Thursday, May 12 - 6:30PM
OLOL Spring Musical at West De Pere High School Auditorium

Friday, May 13
No School - Teacher In-Service

Thursday, May 19
Jump Rope for Heart Challenge

Saturday, May 21
OLOL Bounce into Summer
Join us for the 4:30PM Mass
5:30PM - OLOL Bounce into Summer Event & Open House
Check out the details below

Letter from Principal Young

Dear OLOL Families,

I have exciting news to share on the enrollment front. We have 178 students enrolled for next year with an additional 7 students that should be enrolled by the end of the week. That should put us at 185 going to May. As of today we will be welcoming 34 new students to OLOL with 21 of those students being first time OLOL families. We also have reached our all-time high in the preschool program.

I am very proud of our OLOL community and we want to make them feel welcomed by the community right now as opposed to the fall. The sooner they get to see what the OLOL community is all about the better it is for everybody. Please save the date of Saturday, May 21st. We invite all existing and new families to the 4:30pm Mass on that day followed by a social out on the playground. We will provide activities for families to participate as a way to get to know each other. A food truck will be on hand so you can grab some dinner as well. We would love to have you there and celebrate the OLOL Catholic School community.

We are also looking for students to take the liturgical parts of Mass (lectors) on May 21. If your child wants to read on the 21st, please let Mr. Young know.

If any new or existing family brings a new family to learn more about OLOL they can enter in a drawing for a new MAC-Pro computer. We are closing in on Fr. Jim’s goal of 200 students. This would be an excellent opportunity to bring a family to see our school. Please see details regarding this event in the newsletter below.

Thank you to all that joined us for Trivia Night this past Friday. I heard lots of laughing and seeing people enjoying themselves; just like always. Your dedication to our school helped raise approximately $5,000 for OLOL. A big thank you to Katie VerBoort for chairing this wonderful event.

“Joy, with peace, is the sister of charity. Serve the Lord with laughter” - St. Padre Pio

The Lourdes Way,

Jeffrey Young

Enrollment for 2022-2023 going on now!

Enroll NOW for 2022 - 2023

Returning families: More info is available here
New families: Please share info with family, friends and neighbors.

New this year:

During enrollment, you are asked to complete and submit the Parish Verification Form to obtain the Active Parishioner Rate (lower tuition). The form is due by June 1, 2022. The form and details are available on the Tuition and Fees webpage.

Please submit your completed Form which includes verification by your parish representative to GRACE Riverside Office by June 1, 2022. Tuition payments for 2022-23 begin in July annually. Submission instructions are on the Form.
Completed verification forms will be processed in batches at regular intervals. Each family will receive an email when their Form is processed and their TADS Billing Account is adjusted.

Before and After School Care ~ Kidz Zone

Enrollment for 2022-2023

Registration Information

To register for the program, please pickup a Kidz Zone Before & After School Program Handbook at the De Pere Community Center, 600 Grant St. Packets are also available via email request to clee@deperewi.gov.

Registration packets are also available on-line: www.deperewi.gov on the recreation page under Before and After School Program.

For more information on the Before & After school Program, please call the

De Pere Community Center at 339-4097.

School News

Cavalier Card Winners

Each week our K-4 students earn "Cavalier cards" when they display one of 15 self-disciplined skills that we are learning throughout the school year. Each week all of the cards are entered in a drawing where students can learn various prizes.

Kindergarten - Annabelle J

1st Grade - Winry H. and Bella B.

2nd Grade - Vincent D. and Ezra H.

3rd Grade - Bennett J.

4th Grade - Jeffrey F.

GRACE Science Fair

Congratulations to Brennan Johnson and Nathan Silva who placed third in the GRACE Science Fair held at Notre Dame Academy!

GRACE schools participating were Father Allouez, Notre Dame De Pere, Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Bernard and St. Thomas More.

News from the Library

Children’s Book Week is May 2-8.

We are inviting the students to dress as their favorite book character on Monday, May 2, to kick off the week.

On Friday, May 6, we will be sponsoring a book swap. Students can bring up to 3 books they no longer want from home to the library starting Friday, April 29. Children who bring books will be able to choose books from the book swap tables on Friday, May 6.

For example, if your child brings 3 books, they can select 3 books. Please put the books your child is bringing to school into a bag with your child’s full name and grade.

OLOL Facebook Page (Parents)

A group of parents have created a Facebook group for OLOL parents. It is called OLOL Catholic School DePere - Parents.

It is a private Facebook group and is being administered by parents. You will need to be approved to join it, as an OLOL parent.

The hope is that parents can use this page as a way to ask some simple questions quickly, share pictures and things going on at school.

If you have questions or concerns about school, please contact OLOL staff and administration; not this Facebook page. A priority of Fr. Jim's Lourdes 200 is building a strong community and this Facebook page is geared toward that goal.

OLOL staff will continue to maintain the OLOL School Facebook page. We ask that you continue to follow and like the school Facebook page.

If you have any questions please contact the school office.

Teacher Appreciation Week: May 1-7

OLOL Parish Drive-Up Picnic

Sunday, May 15, 2022

After 8:15AM Mass until 2PM

Unfortunately, we will not have picnic games (a fundraiser) as in the past. However, the picnic committee has allowed OLOL School to collect tip donations on the day of the event.

We are looking for OLOL students and their families to help with the tip jar for the picnic.

Thank you so much for considering signing up to help.

This event is TSF hours eligible!

Signup to help for OLOL Picnic - School Fundraiser

Kids Heart Challenge

Jump Rope for Heart

May 19

The American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge is rolling out and taking our students on an AMAZING road trip across America to learn all about heart and mind health, the importance of staying active and helping others born with or who suffer from heart disease.

Click here to register: Link

Site Advisory Council Announcement

News from the Classroom

Computer Science for All (CSforAll)

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Communication

Planning

These skills and more are the necessary components of computer science and STEM

(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and are used throughout the curriculum at all grade levels.

In middle school science, a problem to solve was - Will a ramp make work easier?

During 6th grade Science class with Mrs. Johnson, that is what the students had to figure out. Students measure the force needed to lift a book straight up and how much force was needed to lift the book up a ramp.

What did they find out? A ramp will make work easier.

Math, Reading, Science

and Language Arts

Throughout the school year, the students are working hard to learn in many subject areas throughout the school day. Sometimes these skills require use of a textbook, technology or hands-on activities with instruction and guidance from their various teachers.

In addition, students learn from experiences with family and friends.

We are currently in week 2 of MAP testing where the students utilize all their knowledge/experiences in taking various NWEA MAP tests.

The students (and teachers) look forward to seeing the 'growth' they have experienced during the school year.

Keep up the good work students!e p

Summer Tutoring

Hello OLOL Families!

Believe it or not the year is rapidly coming to an end! During the summer months I offer 1-on-1 tutoring services. I generally meet with students for one hour 2-3 times each week in their homes or childcare settings, however, I am flexible.

If you are interested in summer tutoring for your child, and would like more information please message me at jmjohnson@gracesystem.org.

Happy Spring!

Jessica Johnson

OLOL Supportive Consultant

Go Cavaliers!

Spring Sports

OLOL Track and Field

To learn more about the Athletic Programs at OLOL, visit our website.

April Lunch Menu

Click here to view menu on our school website

May Lunch Menu

GRACE Gold: Summer Camp begins July 5, 2022

Community Events/Activities

Spring into Summer Girls 3K Fun Run

Notre Dame Academy is hosting a 3K fun run for students grades K-8. No prior experience is necessary.

Saturday, May 21 at 9AM

Parents, please use the link below to access the sign-up form for your daughter(s) who would like to participate.

Signup for 3K Fun Run here

NDA News

April 1, 2022

Antibullying Speaker & Author: Jodee Blanco

Thursday, May 5 @ 6:30 p.m. at Notre Dame Academy

New York Times bestselling author, survivor, and celebrated anti-bullying expert Jodee Blanco will be giving a FREE seminar open to the public on school bullying, survival, and prevention. Parents are encouraged to bring their children, and will have the opportunity to speak with Jodee following the presentation. Click here to register.

NDA Middle School Dance

The next Middle School Dance for 7th and 8th grade students is Friday, April 22 from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at NDA. More information will be mailed to your school.

NDA Summer Enrichment and Athletic Camps

Spend your summer at NDA! Enrichment and Athletic Camps registration is open. Click here to register.

Save the Date: Notre Dame Academy Presents: Bad Auditions for Bad Actors

A casting director has one day to find the leads for a theatre production of Romeo and Juliet. But what seems like a simple task proves impossible when the pool of actors just can’t act!

Showtimes:

Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 1 at 2:00 p.m

Tickets available mid-April.

NDA Cross Country

All 8th grade families! Please join us for an informational meeting to learn more about NDA’s Cross Country Program.

Date: Sunday, May 15, 2022

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Place: The Green Bay Distillery

We request that at least one parent attend with their child.