A Message from Our Head of School

We have so much to be grateful for – our teachers and staff, our students, our school families, our parishioners... the list goes on and on! That said, I want to give a very special thank you to our Parent School Organization (PSO). Over the past two weeks, the PSO has successfully organized and hosted not one, but two, Grandparent / Very Important Person Days. Close to 550 grandparents and very important people joined us at Mass and visited their student's classrooms. Both days were huge successes, enjoyed by all. In addition, the PSO organized a fun and successful Marathon fundraiser. We had a beautiful day for the Color Run and many took part in the fun and fellowship. An added benefit was that over $126,000 was raised by our Preschool – 8th grade families. These events are only a few of many, that the PSO organizes and supports, and for their time, effort, and generosity, I am grateful. The amazing support we receive from PSO and the extended OLG community is a blessing. Thank you everyone!

In Christ,

Mike McGinty

Head of School

A Message from Our School Principals

As the calendar flipped from September to October, it feels that we have a moment now to settle into a good rhythm to the school year. September was filled with lots of excitement, entering the new building, meeting new teachers, Dedication Weekend, Marathon, and Grandparent / VIP Days. All these events filled our school with great joy, and now we have an opportunity to really focus on our classwork and deepening our understanding of God's creation. We are truly blessed to have such wonderful families at OLG that support our work in the classroom and the development of the whole person in our students.

Julie Moran & Jim Dahlman

Elementary & Middle School Principals

Grandparent & VIP Day Recap

We had over 550 Grandparents and VIPs join us at Our Lady of Grace this year! Thank you to the volunteers who helped make it such a wonderful event for students and guests!

• 5th & 7th: Shyan Oshaughnessy, Maggie Green, Sally Raih, Jenny Helmer, Daisy Skarning, Kristin Robinson, Jamie Pohl, Karissa Hogan, Carrie Lang, Sheri Deutz, Christina Simmons
• 1st & 3rd: Taylor Mahoney, Maggie Green, Dana Hendricks, Patrick Hierlmaier, Nicole Sullivan, Katie Frandrup, Niki Schaff, Julie Thielman, Jenny Vellon, Katie Bonjean, Cecile Adams
• Staff, Photographers and Lead Coordinators: Mike McGinty, Jon Cassady, Annie Tracy, Michelle Hannan, Wendy Wojnicz, Angela Brown, Amy Dennison, Heather Hoyt, Kate Ostlund, Haley Armstrong

A link to download event photos will be emailed out once they are finished being edited.

K-8 Extended Care November Release Days

Enroll by Friday, October 7

• Tuesday, November 8 - Science Museum of Minnesota
• Wednesday, November 23 - Old Log Theater's "Once Upon a Mattress" and Maple Maze

Click here to enroll and email Sharon Hierlmaier with any questions.

Santa's Secret Shop Photos

Saturday & Sunday, October 8 & 9, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Santa's Secret Shop holiday photos and ornaments event is this weekend! 10-minute photo sessions take place outdoors at OLG and are for all families in the OLG school and parish community.

Not only can you get ahead of your family's Christmas photo, but all proceeds from this event and our December Santa's Secret Shop go to fund the curriculum at St. John Paul II Catholic School in NE Minneapolis!

We found and fixed an error. Last week, 80% of timeslots looked to be sold out, but there was an error and many more timeslots are now available! We apologize for any inconvenience. If you need to reschedule your slot or have questions, email Jenny Helmer. We understand that family schedules change often - we are flexible!

This year’s holiday backdrop is a beautiful vintage couch and a handmade old fashioned hot chocolate stand. Digital photos are typically emailed within a week. Photos can also be printed on your choice of a metal or glass photo ornament.

Click here for more information and to sign-up for a slot.

FAUX TREES NEEDED: If you have a faux Christmas tree that you would be willing to let us use for the background of our photos this weekend, please email Jenny Helmer.

Family Mass & Breakfast

Monday October 17, 7:30 AM - Mother/Daughter

Tuesday, October 18, 7:30 AM - Father/Son

Please join us for our upcoming Family Masses and Breakfasts! Donuts and coffee will be served after Mass in the Commons and Dining Room. All families, Preschool through 8th Grade, are invited to these Masses and Breakfasts.

Please RSVP by Thursday, October 13. We look forward to seeing you at Mass before school! 

RSVP here for Mother/Daughter Mass & Breakfast

RSVP here for Father/Son Mass & Breakfast

November Lunch Ordering

Due Monday, October 17 by 8:00 PM

Lunch orders for the month of November are due soon! View the lunch menus below and order lunches in EZ Apps. 

Preschool Lunch Menu

Kindergarten - 8th Menu

Middle School Service Club (MSSC)

Saturday, October 8 - Little Saints Fall Fest

Monday & Tuesday, October 17-18 - Fall Family Mass & Breakfast

Sign up here!

Little Saints Fall Fest

Saturday, October 8, 9:30 - 11:00 AM

Families of toddlers and preschoolers are invited to join the fun of Little Saints Fall Fest! The Teddy Bear Band will be performing so bring your teddy bears. We will also have fall crafts, activities, and snacks. Please register through this link and plan to meet us on the basketball courts. We will email you if the event moves indoors. Hope to see you there!

Save the Dates: Middle School Grades 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:

• 4th Grade - October 12
• 6th Grade - November 9
• 7th Grade - November 15
• 8th Grade - November 16

Service Project with PES Sisters

Friday, October 14 - Sunday, October 16, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Join the OLG Men's Club for an awesome service opportunity at the PES Sisters' convent in Bloomington and help replace their 70-year-old sprinkler system. No experience necessary. Bring the kids, siblings, spouse, friends, shovel and knee pad. Join for as much as you can. Beverages and food will be provided. We need 10+ people per day digging holes, learning how to install sprinkler heads, and moving some dirt. Your help is saving $15,000 on this project, so let's do this! Click here to sign-up and contact Peter Raih with questions - peter@raih.com 612-802-3294

BAM Scavenger Hunt

Saturday, October 15, 6:30 PM

Come enjoy an evening of community fun with your spouse and Building Amazing Marriages (BAM). We will scavenge the new spaces on our campus as we practice having amazing marriages. Pulled pork meal, drinks, and childcare will be included in ticket cost ($30/couple). Click here to register.

Church Nursery Reopened!

Our Lady of Grace Church Nursery has reopened in its new space, school room 513! Our childcare staff lovingly welcomes 1 & 2 year old children during 9:30 AM Sunday Mass with no reservation required. We are currently assessing the need to offer childcare during Sunday 11:30 AM Mass. Please email Stephanie Lloyd if you would use childcare during 11:30 Mass.

Becoming Provider Group for Dads

Thursdays starting October 20, 7:30 - 9:00 PM

Do you ever wonder if you have what it takes to lead your family in faith? What does it mean to Reign in Life through Jesus Christ? Is it something more than just attending Church on Sunday? Is it more than making it through life and just sneaking into heaven by the skin of our teeth? This formation series for men seeks to discover what the invitation of the Gospel, the invitation of the Church, has to offer them as sons of their Heavenly Father and in their vocation as husbands and fathers.

Groups meet twice monthly through February 2023 at Our Lady of Grace. Cost is $60 per participant. For more information or to register, visit our website or email Kory LaCroix.

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. The Marriage Booster Retreat is a faith-filled, encouraging, and romantic one day retreat designed to let you reconnect, laugh, and talk deeply with the most important person in your life.

We’ll look at communication, intimacy & sex, dealing with conflict, money, parenting, emotional needs, and more. Get ready for a day that will truly bless your marriage!

Cost is $50 per couple and scholarships are available. Click here to learn more and register. Email any questions to Elizabeth Mueller, Director of Marriage and Family.

Influenza Vaccination Clinics

Monday and Tuesday, October 10 - 11, 3:30 - 5:30 PM

Edina Public Schools will be hosting two influenza (flu) vaccine clinics at the Edina Community Center City Gym (please park in the Gold Lot and enter Door #8). Click here to register. These clinics are run by Bloomington Public Health (BPH), and all BPH vaccine clinics are open to the public. Scroll down to find the clinic for which you’d like to register. You may register for ANY clinic on this website (not just the clinics hosted by Edina Public Schools).

Calling All OLG Volleyball Players!

Monday, October 10, 7:00 PM

BSM Varsity Volleyball would like to invite you to attend their last home game of the season! All players who wear their jerseys will get free admission, concessions tickets and a goodie bag! Please RSVP to your OLG volleyball coach or at mmeigner@gmail.com. Click here for more information.

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