A Message from Our Head of School

It was great seeing so many of you at conferences this week! It is a blessing to have so any dedicated and committed parents for our students. You are important partners in educating and raising up our students. I also want to thank all of our veterans as we honor you today - thank you for your service.

Mark your calendars - Give to the Max is next Thursday, November 17! More information is below and will be sent next week. All donations to this year's campaign will support our Technology Fund. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Mike McGinty

A Message from Our Principals

Happy Veterans Day to all of our US Service men and women. We appreciate your service! To celebrate this holiday, our 4th through 8th grade students invited veterans to attend a special Prayer Service and program. We were honored to have Major Nathan Hering of the United States Air Force speak to our students.  

We had great participation during our parent/teacher conferences this week -- Thank you! We enjoyed seeing and chatting with many of you in the hallways as you waited to meet with teachers. While these conferences were a more formal way of sharing information, you are always welcome to contact your child’s teacher as the year progresses.

Thank you for sending us your children! We delight in working with them each day.

Julie Moran & Jim Dahlman

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

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

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.

An orange flier was sent in your child's backpack with more information last week. 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!

Give to the Max!

Thursday, November 17

OLG has 24 hours to rally support for our Technology Fund during our 2022 Give to the Max campaign. We are delighted to announce that we have generous donors which have committed to a dollar-to-dollar match, up to $50,000, to assist us in reaching our goal of $100,000. The money raised on that day will go towards our annual technology budget which allows us to fulfill our commitment to have one device per child in grades K-8 and to update interactive whiteboards in all our PreK-8 classrooms.

We ask you to please prayerfully consider donating to our 2022 Give to the Max campaign. Whether you donate $100, $250, $1,000 or more, your gift helps enhance the educational excellence of Our Lady of Grace Catholic School and supports our students and teachers in so many ways. You can donate by:

• Mailing a check written out to Our Lady of Grace Catholic School prior to November 17 with “Give to the Max” on the memo line, or
• Clicking here to give online

Middle School Service Club (MSSC)

Saturday, November 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!

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!

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!

PSO Meeting

Tuesday, November 15, 9:30 AM, Library

The OLG Parent School Organization (PSO) works to develop volunteer and monetary resources for the school. We have about 40 committees that help support the classroom and school, organize community service efforts, fundraise and provide fellowship. Please join us for our upcoming meeting! Click here for complete details on the PSO.

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!

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:

• 7th Grade - November 15
• 8th Grade - November 16

Technology & Social Media Webinar

Wednesday, November 16, 7:00 PM

The Wellness Committee of the School Advisory Council (SAC) would like to invite you to a free webinar by psychologist Dr. Jules Nolan entitled Technology and Social Media. This is a 1-hour virtual presentation. Click here for more information and to register.

OLG parents also have access to a previous webinar from Dr. Nolan: Psychological Wellness Begins at Home. This presentation is available on demand 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. 

OLGMC Christmas Tree Lot Volunteers

Sunday, November 13 - Saturday, December 10

Opening weekend is fast approaching! This is a crucial time for volunteers so please sign up for these Thanksgiving Weekend shifts first. All Thanksgiving weekend spots need to be filled to meet the demand. Please grab some friends and block off a few spots for Thanksgiving weekend on our SignUp Genius. Let's set another record this year! Thank you!

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.

Top 3 reasons to go...

1. Your kids are watching you and will emulate you in their marriages! A healthy marriage is a gift to your children.
2. When you are on the same page with your spouse, you can better handle all life's challenges. A healthy marriage is a gift to the community.
3. When someone knows you completely and loves you unconditionally, you feel God's love. A healthy marriage is a gift to you.

Cost is $50 per couple and scholarships are available. Registration deadline is Tuesday, November 15. 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.

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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