VEAP Donation Drive

Monday - Friday, May 22 - 26

Grades 2 and 4 are sponsoring a food drive for VEAP food shelf. VEAP is a local organization that helps meet the basic needs of people in our community through access to healthy food, housing stability, and supportive services. This year we are having a themed drive, and each grade is asked to focus on specific needs:

• Preschool: Baby wipes, diapers (sizes 5-7)
• Kindergarten: Birthday items (cake mix, frosting, candles)
• 1st Grade: Whole grain rice, pasta, cereal
• 2nd Grade: Hearty soups 
• 3rd Grade: Baking goods (cooking oil, sugar, flour)
• 4th Grade: Canned goods (fruits, vegetables, meats)
• 5th Grade: Personal care items (shampoo, toothpaste, hand soap)
• Middle School: Paper products (toilet paper, paper towels)

Even though we ask certain grades to focus on certain needs, all donations are welcome. 

K-8 Financial Assistance for 2023-2024 School Year

Applications Due TODAY Friday, May 19

K-8 tuition assistance must be applied for each year via TADS.

Questions? Contact the School Office at 952-929-5463.

School Advisory Council (SAC) Applications

Submissions Due TODAY Friday, May 19

The SAC is a consultative body to Father Kevin Finnegan, Head of School Mike McGinty and the school leadership team. Any registered parishioner or parent of an OLG student may apply. Appointed SAC members serve a 3-year term beginning July 1 and meet evenings as a group monthly (September-June). In addition, SAC members participate on sub-committees that typically meet throughout the school year as needed. For the 2023-2024 school year, 3 new council members will be appointed. Click here to apply. Questions? Contact Justin Doyle, SAC Chair.

Label Fundraiser

Orders Due by May 31

Order labels for summer camps, back to school or whatever! The OLG PSO is partnering with Name Bubble in the month of May, with a portion of all sales going directly back to OLG PSO. Click here to order. 

Yearbooks Are Coming!

Wednesday, May 31

Yearbooks will be handed out to all students that pre-purchased them. Extra yearbooks will sold in the School Office beginning at 8:15 AM on Thursday, June 1 for $14/each. Bring a check or exact change to pay.

Pick Up Medications in Health Office

All medications stored in the health office need to be picked up by the end of the month.

Lost and Found

Please swing by Cassidy Hall next week on Tuesday and Wednesday to claim items set out on tables.

Donate Gently Used Items to Preschool

As you get ready for warmer seasons, please donate your gently used winter coats, hats, snow pants and waterproof gloves/mittens in size 4T-XS to the OLG preschool. Drop off at Ellie's desk. Thanks!

Summer Academy Spotlight

Registrations Due by Thursday, June 1

This summer, OLG is offering these exciting classes from 8:30 - 11:30 AM:

• Detectives of Dissection - June 12-15
• Mystery Mania - June 26-29
• Games, Games, Games - July 10-13
• Around the World - July 17-20

Click here for complete details and to register.

Dr. Julene Nolan's Events

Join the May CSCOE webinar session with Dr. Nolan where she will discuss the best practices and research-based suggestions in making the most of summer break. Concrete parenting strategies that promote healthy development and protect child mental health will be offered. Click here to register. Dr. Nolan is also hosting 'Camp I Can' for girls in grades 1-8. Click here for complete details.

School Supply Orders

The School Tool Box online store for next year is a ship-to-home program that allows you to self-select the items needed and have them shipped directly to you. Click here to place your order!

K-8 Extended Care

Registration for next year is now open! Extended Care is offered before school, after school and on select no-school days during the school year. Click here for complete details and to register.

Preschool Extended Care

Preschool Extended Care is only for preschoolers enrolled for 2023-2024 school year. Click here for complete details and to register.

PSO Open Positions

There are still a few positions available to fill for next year. Please contact Jackie Walter if you are interested in being a Junior Chair for Snowbusters, Grade Hosted Masses, Used Uniforms; or being a Chair for Photo Manager, Santa Shop Photos, and Marathon (8th grade).

Input Needed from All OLG Women

We are working to build our women's community at OLG, and we would love to hear from you! Please take a minute to fill out a brief survey of interest and provide feedback by May 26!

Alpha Parenting Course

Tuesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 11,

6:00 - 8:00 PM, OLG

Strengthen your marriage by strengthening your parenting. Hone your parenting skills and learn to communicate about your parenting journey. This easy, five-session course is designed to help you and your spouse feel more confident in your parenting abilities. There is video time, workbook time, and couple discussion time built into a very busy two hours. Cost is $50 and includes childcare and workbooks. Sign up for the course that corresponds to your oldest child's age: Parenting Children (0-10) or Parenting Teens (11-18). 

Totus Tuus (VBS)

Monday - Friday, July 23 - 28

This program is for kids entering grades K-5 is from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM ($55 fee) and the evening program is for youth grades 6-12 ($25 fee). The week of activities build up to the special Friday celebrations! Fr. John was a Totus Tuus missionary – ask him about his experience! Click here to register.

Family Fest - Summer Splash

August 9 - 13, Mount Carmel Retreat Center on Lake Carlos

Who said summer camp is just for kids? Grow with your family in faith at Family Fest’s Summer Splash family camp near Alexandria. There are awesome activities for all ages including water-skiing, tubing, pickleball, tennis, crafts, giant water-slide, boating, biking, fishing, outrageous games, hilarious skits, and so much more. Experience awesome worship music, amazing speakers, and wonderful kid’s programs that encourage faith through games, talks, and fun activities. Click here for complete details.

Family Fest is a Christian ministry focused on strengthening families and marriages.

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