It has been a great first few weeks of school! Last night, we had a fantastic Middle School Curriculum Night, and we look forward to hosting our K-5 and Preschool Curriculum Nights in the next few weeks.

Enjoy the weekend!

Mike, Jim, Julie, and Nicole

Curriculum Nights: Book Your Sitter!

K-5th Grade, September 12, 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Preschool, September 20, 6:00 - 7:00 PM

These parent-only nights will start in the gym at 6:30 PM. There will be a lot to learn about your child's upcoming year in the classroom as well as school events throughout the school year.

Parent School Organization (PSO) Meeting

Tuesday, September 12, 8:45 - 10:00 AM

Thank you to all the volunteers who made the first week of school great! We are excited to welcome all the OLG school parents to the first PSO meeting of the school year. Please join us at our new time, 8:45 AM, in Cassidy Hall. Drop-off at carpool and head in for coffee!

Join Middle School Service Club (MSSC)

Starts Wednesday, September 13, 3:15 - 4:15 PM

MSSC is for Middle School students who want to serve above and beyond the required Religion Service Hours. MSSC events DO NOT count for Religion Service Hours. We want to serve our school, parish & community, but most importantly, just have fun. Click here if your MS student would like to join MSSC. Sign up here to do our first event this year of sorting Weekly Study Guides for teachers on Wednesday, September 13. Questions or want to joint the parent team? Contact Jamie Pohl, Anna Lima, Kristin Frederick or Angela Brown.

Parent Coffees

All Dates Below, 8:15 - 10:00 AM, Grace Hall

Stop by and mingle with other parents in your student's grade!

• Sept 11 - 1st Grade
• Sept 14 - 2nd Grade
• Sept 15 - 3rd Grade
• Sept 18 - 4th Grade
• Sept 19 - 5th Grade
• Sept 21 - 6th Grade
• Sept 28 - 7th Grade

Grandparents (VIP) Days

Wednesday, September 27 (Grades 5 & 7)

Wednesday, October 4 (Grades 1 & 3)

If grandparents aren’t available, a special guest or VIP is welcome in their place. Please RSVP here by September 20. Sign-up to volunteer here. Grandparents/VIP Day Schedule:  

8:45 AM - Students/Grandparent(s) meet in commons  

9:00 AM - All School Mass 

10:30 AM - Reception, Photos, Classroom Visits, and Hospitality

Parent Nights Out

Gather with your fellow grade level parents at the Edina Country Club Tennis House (off 50th Street) from 6:30 - 8:30 PM on the dates below. Please RSVP using the links below specific to your student's grade(s).

• Sept 27 - Kindergarten RSVP Here
• Sept 28 - 1st Grade RSVP Here
• Oct 4 - 2nd Grade RSVP Here
• Oct 5 - Preschool Little Saints RSVP Here
• Oct 11 - Preschool Young Scholars RSVP Here
• Oct 12 - 3rd Grade RSVP Here
• Nov 8 - 4th Grade
• Nov 9 - 5th Grade
• Nov 14 - 6th Grade
• Nov 15 - 7th Grade
• Nov 16 - 8th Grade

School Directory

Final Revisions Due Wednesday, September 13 by Noon

Monday, September 11 your student's homeroom teacher will send you a draft of the school directory. Send revisions to steviesislo@olgparish.org.

Transportation Reimbursement

Due TODAY Friday, September 8

Families attending OLG School that do NOT live in Edina, Minneapolis, Richfield, or Mendota Heights may be eligible for a transportation reimbursement. This includes parents who carpool, use Eden Prairie busing, or other forms of transportation. Reimbursement, if any, will be distributed by the beginning of the next school year via TADS or check. Click here for the form.

K-8 Release Day Care (Full Day)

Register TODAY Friday, September 8

Release Day Care is 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The mornings are on OLG campus, followed by a fun adventure in the afternoon.

• Monday, September 25 at Grand Slam - Coon Rapids
• Thursday, October 19 at Pinehaven Farm
• Friday, October 20 at Minnesota Zoo
• Friday, October 27 at the Science Museum of Minnesota

Click here for the registration form.

Spiritwear Fall Sale

Orders Due Monday, September 11

All products will be shipped directly home by mid-October. Click here to order. No late orders accepted. All sales are final (so check sizes carefully.)

MS Math Team

Starts Monday, September 11, 7:45 - 8:15 AM, Room 60

Work in teams to solve problems and expand your math knowledge. Breakfast treats provided. Questions? Contact Mrs. Maslowski.

Young Rembrandts

Starts Tuesday, September 12, 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Learn to draw and have fun with art. The September/October session costs $169/student, and the November/December session costs $129/student.

Click here to register.

Dr. Nolan Parent Webinar

Wednesday, September 20, 7:00 PM

Learn strategies for a successful back-to-school transition. Dr. Jules will present contemporary strategies based on current information we have about neurobiology, behavioral research, and family systems. She will also take questions at the end. Click here to sign up.

Chess Club Registration

Starts Thursday, September 21, 3:30 - 4:35 PM

Students in grades K-5 are invited to join the OLG Chess Club. We meet on Thursdays after school in Cassidy Hall. Click here for complete details and to sign-up. Questions? Contact Veronica Harrison.

5th Grade Monthly Book Club

Starts Friday, September 29, 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Students in 5th grade are invited to join a monthly parent-lead book club. To sign-up and get the list of books, please contact Sarah Matter Arndt.

Virtus Credentialing for School Volunteers

All volunteers (including coaches and chaperones) within the security doors during the school day must be up to date on Virtus credentialing. The electronic sign-in system does not allow you to sign in if you are not current with Virtus. Questions? Contact Jamie Pohl.

Volunteer Opportunities

There are a variety of volunteer options for parents at OLG School. Click the links below to learn more and to sign up for the current openings:

Artsonia

Grandparent Days

Library

Lunch Room

Understanding School Accounts

Below is a quick overview of accounts used throughout the school. TADS is for billing and household information that feeds into Educate, where students' grades are posted. Seesaw is for K-3 teachers to share classwork, photos, etc. Google Classroom is fora ssignments and homework for grades 3-8. EZapp is the lunch payment program. SUG is how you sign up for volunteer opportunities. Artsonia is a way to purchase your student's artwork for keepsakes/gifts. Links for TADS, Educate and EZapp are always at the bottom of the Weekender.

Lunch Accounts

Please click here to add money to your student's EZ App lunch account. The daily meal includes a drink and costs $5.50/student. Click here for updated lunch information and the menu.

Building Amazing Marriages' Oktoberfest Date Night

Saturday, September 16, 6:30 - 9:30 PM

Willcommen to OLG's fall festival! Featuring Schell's Hobo Band! Beer, bratwurst buffet, and childcare included. Don't miss this fun date night. Tickets are $30/couple. Click here to register by Sunday, September 10. Prost!