Parent/Teacher Fall Conferences

Thursday, October 26, 4:00 - 8:00 PM

Friday, October 27, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (No School)

To sign up for conferences, please click here.

During Conferences...

• Park in the front parking lot.
• Check Lost and Found (outside Cafeteria)—all remaining items will be donated this weekend.
• Donate used uniforms in the Upper MS Commons.
• Kindergarten families drop off yard signs by Ms. Harristhal's desk.
• Uniform Plaid and Khaki Skirt Swap will be available for those that need to trade for the appropriate length and/or size. Per the email sent on October 24th, skirts should be within 2" of the knee cap. The skirt swap will be located in the Upper Middle School Commons and Mrs. Rossow's Classroom (220).

Information Sessions

Monday, November 6, 6:30 - 7:30 PM (Preschool)

Tuesday, November 7, 9:00 - 10:30 AM (Kindergarten)

Tuesday, November 7, 6:30 - 7:30 PM (Kindergarten)

Tuesday, November 14, 6:30 - 8:00 PM (Middle School)

Click here for compete details and to register.

Grade-Level Hosted Masses—Save the Dates

Starting in 3rd Grade, each grade will have the opportunity to host a weekend Mass where students will serve as greeters, ushers, readers, and singers. This tradition continues through the spring when the 8th graders (and their Kindergarten buddies) host. All grade-hosted Masses will be at the 5:00 PM Saturday Mass with a reception in the Cafeteria following.

• Nov 4 - 6th and 7th Grades
• Nov 11 - 5th Grade
• Feb 10 - 4th Grade
• Mar 9 - 3rd Grade
• May 4 - 8th Grade with Kindergarten Buddies

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).

• Nov 8 - 4th Grade RSVP Here
• Nov 9 - 5th Grade RSVP Here
• Nov 14 - 6th Grade RSVP Here
• Nov 15 - 7th Grade RSVP Here
• Nov 16 - 8th Grade RSVP Here

Veterans Day Program

Friday, November 10, 1:30 - 2:30 PM

The OLG 4th - 8th graders host a Veterans Day program, and all are welcome to attend. The program includes an OLG alumni speaker, songs played by our student band, and a chance for the veterans to introduce themselves to our students. Refreshments are served afterwards in the Church Commons. If you are a veteran or know a veteran who plans to attend this program, RSVP here by November 6.

Santa's Secret Shop Photos

Reserve Your Spot Now!

Sunday, November 12, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Grace Hall

Get your Christmas photo at the Santa's Secret Photo Shoot and support our Sister School, St. John Paul II Catholic School in northeast Minneapolis.

Click here to secure your spot and click here if you want to volunteer.

Shorts Season Ending

Tuesday, October 31

The time of year has come to put the shorts away for winter. Shorts season ends on Halloween and will be back for April Fools' Day (April 1, 2024).

3rd/4th Grade Jubilate Kids Choir

Sundays starting November 5, 10:35 - 11:25 AM

Join the Jubilate Kids Choir for the 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass! Parent helpers are needed. Learn Christmas music, make new friends, and share your musical gifts! Click here for complete details and to register. Questions? Contact Mary Jo Cole at 952-334-0165.

News From the Nurses

We have visited K-3rd Grade classrooms to educate our students on Back-to-School health tips, the importance of proper handwashing and how germs spread, and illness prevention as we head into cold/flu season. We look forward to visiting 4th and 5th Grade classrooms next month!

Some cases of head lice have shown up this last week in our elementary school. Check out this Head Lice Parent Fact Sheet and the American Academy of Pediatrics-Lice for information about prevention and what to do if you suspect your child may have lice. Here are some basic tips:

• Avoiding head-to-head (hair-to-hair) contact during play or other activities at home, school, or elsewhere (sports, playground, slumber parties, etc.).
• Do not share combs, brushes, or hair tools.
• Do not share hats, scarves, coats, hair accessories, etc.

We STRONGLY recommend treatment within 24 hours of detection. Two local companies that we recommend that offer lice checks and treatment appointments are MN Lice Lady (Apple Valley) and LadiBugs (Hopkins). If you choose to treat at home with OTC lice shampoo or prescription from your physician, always use a fine-tooth comb or "nit" comb. 

Please reach out to the OLG Health Office for further questions or concerns. Thank you for helping us keep our students healthy, happy, and in school! Claire Quigley BSN, RN and Natalie Snyder BSN, RN, LSN

Lunch Volunteers Needed

We need more lunch volunteers! There are now two shorter shifts, please sign up to help. It is easy and fun!

Volunteer Opportunities

Click the links below to sign up for the current parent volunteer openings:

Grade-Hosted Masses

Library Read/Volunteer

Lunch Room

Photography

Santa's Secret Shop Photos

Sponsor A Family

Middle School Service Club (MSSC)

Thursday, October 26 - Reconciliation Books

Friday, November 3 - Open House Prep Work

Sunday, November 5 - Sunday School Donuts

Once you register for MSSC, you can sign up here for events. Questions? Contact Jamie Pohl, Anna Lima, Kristin Frederick or Angela Brown.

K-8 Release Days Care

Register by Friday, November 3

Release Full Day Care is available 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The morning part of the days are on OLG campus; afternoons are a fun adventure!

• Wednesday, November 22 at the Old Log Theater/ Maple Maze
• Wednesday, December 27 at SideKick Theater/Blast
• Thursday, December 28 at Leonardo's Basement
• Tuesday, January 2 at PINZ Bowling
• Wednesday, January 3 at InnerActive Playground
• Thursday, January 4 at The Works
• Friday, January 5 at the Minnesota History Center

Click here for the November/December registration form.

Minimum registrations are required for destinations, so register now!

All Saints Party

Wednesday, November 1, 7:00 - 8:30 PM, Cassidy Hall

The PES Sisters are excited to invite all students from Preschool to 5th Grade to the OLG All Saints Party! Share the joy of celebrating all the Saints with snacks, games, and prizes. There will be a special recognition for the kids in the best Saint Costume! Questions? Contact the PES Sisters.

Marriage Retreat

Saturday, November 11, 9 AM - 4:45 PM, OLG

Experience the wonder of being more in love. More laughter. More intimacy. More conversations. More love. The EverMore in Love Marriage Retreat is a retreat for married couples of all ages! The cost is $85/couple. Click here for more information and to register by November 4.