It has been a fantastic week celebrating our school, teachers, staff and students! Thanks for making OLG...OLG!!!!

2023-2024 Calendar

Click here for next year's academic calendar.

Lunchroom Volunteers Needed

We are now officially serving lunch in the new cafeteria. Please click here to sign-up. Volunteer spots are open through March.

Teacher Meeting Snacks Needed

We are seeking volunteers to provide snacks for our amazing teacher/staff when they have their monthly meetings throughout the year. Click here to sign-up. Volunteer spots are open through the rest of the school year.

Middle School Service Club

Wednesday, February 8 - Setup for First Communion Dinner

More February events are coming soon! Note there are several students registered for MSSC that have yet to sign-up for any events, in order to stay in MSSC, they must participate in an event before, February 9. Sign up now!

Mom's of Grace - All Hands on Deck!

Monday, February 6, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Dining Room

Sharing & Caring Hands is in need of our 'hands' to make sandwiches this upcoming week. If you are able, please bring yourself, your supplies (bread, sandwich makings, sandwich bags). Feel free to bring a bottle of wine or beverage to share, as always, your fellow moms love to host one another this way.

6th Grade Parents Night Out

Thursday, February 9, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Join your fellow OLG parents for a grade level mixer at Hilltop. Stop by between 7:30 - 9:30 PM for a casual night of bonding and conversation. RSVP required.

MS Youth Group Starts in February

Starts Friday, February 10, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Attention Middle Schoolers, join us for a night full of games, food, friends and Jesus! OLG is introducing our new Middle School Youth Group! We will meet the second Friday of each month from 6:30PM - 8:00PM! Gather up your friends and mark your calendar for Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12. Sign-ups will be available a few weeks prior to each date.

PSO Meetings - Mark Your Calendar

Tuesday, February 14, 9:30 AM, Library

It was so great to see a full crowd at the January meeting. The meetings are a great way to get involved and provide feedback and suggestions. Please mark your calendars for the upcoming PSO meetings on March 14, April 11, and May 9.

Totus Tuus Is Coming to OLG!

Monday - Friday, June 24 - 28

Looking for VBS? There’s something even better! Totus Tuus is coming to OLG. Latin for “Totally Yours,” Totus Tuus brings college age missionaries to parishes across the US for a week of fun and immersion into what it means to live as Catholics. There is a daily program for kids entering grades K – 5 from 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM and an evening program for youth entering grades 6-12. The week of activities and excitement builds up to the special Friday celebrations! Our very own Fr. John was a Totus Tuus missionary – ask him about his experience! Registration will open March 1.

Catholic Youth Summer Camp

This week of camp will energize your faith and lead you to both a personal encounter with Jesus and a great experience of community and friendship. Each day includes Mass and prayer time in small groups led by Damascus missionaries. High ropes courses, paintball, and ziplines to the blob are just some of the fun and adventurous activities at camp. Each night leads into programming that keeps you on your toes and ready to take another step in your relationship with God. Hilarious skits and dance parties set the stage for an invitation to a deeper life of prayer and openness to God. For more information and registration, click here.

K-8 Spring Break Options

Register by Friday, February 10

Come along for the following field trips:

• Friday, March 10 - Base Camp
• Monday, March 20 - Bowling
• Tuesday, March 21 - MN Zoo
• Wednesday, March 22 - The Works
• Thursday, March 23 - Bell Museum
• Friday, March 24 - Gale Woods Farm

The cost is $60/day/child. Daily hours are 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Children bring a lunch. Snacks are provided. Click here for complete details and to register.

K-8 Summer Care at OLG

Register by February 28

Our fun and exciting program is planned to give children a tremendous learning experience. Daily activities include science fun, cooking activities, outdoor games, reading enrichment, arts and crafts, plus daily field trips! Summer Care is for OLG students who have been admitted into kindergarten through 8th grade. Summer Care starts June 5th and ends on August 11th. Cost is $70/student/day. Click here for complete details and to register.

Be Sweet to Your Teeth

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and we will be educating our OLG students about the importance of good oral hygiene. Our goal is to promote proper brushing and flossing, and choosing healthy food choices to improve oral health! This month, we will be visiting the 1st-2nd grade classrooms, sending brushing/flossing charts home in backpacks for all K-3 students and promoting dental health awareness throughout the school! Here are a few tips to do at home to keep your kids' mouths minty fresh and smiles beautiful:

• Brush teeth for 2 minutes EVERY morning and evening
• Floss at least once every day
• Swap out sugary/sticky snacks like fruit snacks and candy for nuts fresh fruits, vegetables, yogurt and cheese
• Swap out toothbrushes every 3 months or after getting sick
• Drink LOTS of water
• Schedule dentist appointments every 6 months

SILLY FUN TIP: To help your younger kids understand the concept of cavities: “Sugar bugs can form nests (cavities) in your teeth when you feed them their favorite food….SUGAR! And the best way to avoid the sugar bugs is to feed them their LEAST favorite foods like vegetables, fruits, healthy grains, nuts and yogurt or cheese.”

Your OLG School Nurses,

Claire and Natalie

schoolnurse@olgschool.net, 952-929-5463 ext. 9073

Gala Weekend Is Here!

Saturday, February 4

The Gala begins at 5:30 PM with our program beginning at 7:30 PM, followed by dancing and dessert. If you can't join us that night, don't forget you can bid and donate remotely. Click here for complete details.

Who Will Win?

Whose classroom will get to skip school lunch to have a pizza party at the rectory with Fr. Kevin and Fr. John? The classroom with the highest percentage of parent donors to this year’s “Fund the Need” at the Men’s Club Gala! Gala attendance is not required to donate—click here to fund the need as well as to join the auction fun from home.

Celebrate Marriage

Friday, February 10, 5:45 - 9 PM

Tickets are going fast! Don’t miss your chance to register for our 7th annual Celebrate Marriage dinner. This is an enriching and beautiful date night with your spouse. The evening includes Mass with a marriage blessing, a cozy catered dinner with wine by the fire in the Commons, dessert and an inspiring talk by Deacon Joe and Margaret Utecht hosted by Fr. John Utecht. Don’t wait - space is limited! Register Here by February 4. Questions? Contact Elizabeth Mueller at 952-929-3317 x9032 or elizabethmueller@olgparish.org

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