Santa's Secret Shop (SSS)

Monday-Friday, December 9-13, Frassati Room

The doors open to this magical experience on Monday. K-8 grade shop schedules vary, and preschool students can shop with their parents on Friday morning from 8:00-11:00 AM. Thank you to all the families who have deposited shopping money and turned in their student’s Gift Giving List. If your student(s) would still like to participate, please deposit shopping money here by Sunday, December 8 and bring in their list on Monday, December 9. After this date, please contact Katie Pearson.

Teacher/Staff Christmas Gift

Donations Due Wednesday, December 11 by 11:30 PM

PSO is again organizing a Christmas Gift Collection for ALL OLG teachers and staff. We are encouraging you to consider this voluntary option in lieu of an individual gift, as it means that all of our OLG staff members are remembered and appreciated. Family names and amounts will not be listed in the cards, but you can send a card to your child's teacher to let them know you participated. Thank you for sharing your generosity and joy with the entire OLG School. Please click here to donate any monetary amount to the school-wide gift.

Holiday Concerts

Our students and music teachers have been working hard to prepare festive Christmas concerts for you. To ensure the evenings run smoothly, we have put The holiday season of concerts are as follows:

• Monday, December 9, 6:30 PM - Band, Cassidy Hall
• Thursday, December 12, 6:30 PM - MS Choir. Church
• Monday, December 16, 6:30 PM - K-2 Gr Concert, Gym Doors will open at 6:00 PM, please walk your K-2 students to their classroom between 6:00-6:15 PM.
• Tuesday, December 17, 5:00 PM - Preschool Concert, Gym Doors will open at 4:40 PM, please drop your preschool students off in their classroom between 4:40-4:50 PM.
• Tuesday, December 17, 6:30 PM - 3-5 Gr Concert, Gym Doors will open at 6:10 PM, please send you 3-5 Gr students to their classroom between 6:10-6:20 PM.

Thanks for respecting the instructions above. Please also refrain from reserving excessive seats and plan on staying for the entire concert. If you bring, younger or older, children to the concerts, please keep them with you at all times.

Other Holiday Reminders

Be sure to send your family's card to the school office for us to hang on the wall, mark your calendars for the dates below, and Click here for more information on How we Holiday at OLG.

• Day of Mercy - December 10-11
• All School Mass - Thursday, December 12
• All School Advent Service - December 16
• Teacher/Staff Appreciation Lunch - Thursday, December 19
• Student Christmas Mass and Lunch - Friday, December 20

MC Tree Lot

Closes Saturday, December 14

New this year, K-5 classes can win parties and funding for teachers when at least 50% of parents help sell trees! Sign up for a shift when you are available or join your fellow dads/sons as follows:

• Saturday Morning = 5/6 Grades
• Saturday Afternoon = 7/8 Grades and Alumni
• Sunday Morning = 2/3/4 Grades
• Sunday Afternoon = Preschool/K/1Grade

Report Cards Posted Tuesday

Report cards were posted in Educate on Tuesday, December 3. You were given access to the Educate platform when you registered via TADS for your tuition. If you have issues signing in, contact the school office.

OLG Academy Tutors

OLG Teachers and TAs offer tutoring before/after school. New Tutors available - Mrs. Scott (3rd grade teacher) works with a variety of ages in reading or math--she has openings before school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Ms. Gavin (6th grade teacher) can support middle school students in math--she has openings after school on Wednesdays and Thursdays. See the OLG Academy website or contact Katie Brown at olgacademy@olgschool.net.

Join a Club/Group at OLG

MS Youth Group (Gr 6-8) - December 13, 6:30 - 8:00 PM Looking for a night full of games, food, friends and Jesus? Then the Middle School Youth Group-Extreme is perfect for you! Come and bring your friends!

Volunteer Opportunities

All volunteers must be up to date on Virtus credentialing.

• Christmas Lunch (K-8) Click here to sign up and learn more
• Donate Teacher/Staff Meeting Snacks Click here to sign up and learn more
• Library (K-5) Click here to sign up and learn more
• Lunchroom (K-8) Click here to sign up and learn more
• Mass Greeter/School Safety Volunteer Email Jon Reissner or David Gorski
• Santa's Secret Shop Click here to sign up and learn more
• Moms Night Out (Preschool-4) Click here to sign up and learn more

K-8 Release Day Care for MLK Day

Register by Monday, December 16

Sign up for a fun day at OLG in the morning and Grand Slam in the afternoon!

Magnet Calendars

While supplies last, year-at-a-glance calendars are available at Ellie's desk.

Small Groups for OLG School Parents

Your littles are learning and growing in faith together. Shouldn’t you too? Creating community will nurture both your family and your faith. Click here to fill out a interest form. Click here to learn about OLG Small Groups. Questions? Contact Natalie Davidson

New Preschool and Kindergarten Applications

Registrations Due Sunday, December 15

Planning to enroll a sibling next year? New siblings are not automatically enrolled; please secure their spot before December 15 by emailing Amy Selby for application details and next steps. Don't miss this important deadline!

Minnesota Early Childhood Screening

Attention parents of 3-year-olds! Do not forget to schedule a Minnesota Early Childhood Screening. This important check-up helps ensure your child is ready to succeed by checking their vision, hearing, growth, and development early on. Find locations and details here: This simple step can make a big difference!