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We want to thank the PSO, parents, families, and students for making December truly wonderful. From all the cards and gifts, to the multiple events throughout the month, we are truely blessed and appreciate this community.


We hope you had a wonderful break and are ready for what this new year has to bring. At the end of January, we will be kicking off our 75th Catholic Schools Week and can not wait to celebrate this epic accomplishment. At OLG, we are educating students both academically and spiritually. We thank you for letting us be part of your child's journey.


Happy New Year!

Deacon Mike McGinty

NEWS

Release Days for the Rest of the School Year

Please note that OLG does not have school on the following dates:

January 15 - MLK Day

January 19 - Teacher In-Service

February 19-20 - Presidents Day

March 1 - Conferences

March 4 - Teacher In-Service

March 18-22 - Spring Break

March 29 - Good Friday

April 19 - Teacher In-Service

May 27 - Memorial Day

Click here for K-8 Released Day Care dates, details, and availability.

School Mass Reminder

If you come to the All School Mass on Wednesday, note that the doors by Cassidy Hall will be locked 15 minutes before the start of Mass until its conclusion. Please enter through Door #1 (main church entrance) or Door #7 (main school entrance by Ms. Harristhal’s desk). Also please remember that flag lines for school buses and carpools will still be up so there is no thru traffic in front of the main church entrance (Door #1) or in front of the main school entrance (Door #7). Thank you for always being thoughtful in the parking lot.

Lunch Room Volunteering

Do you want your kids to have more time to eat their hot lunch? We need your help! Two cashiers needed for each 90 minute shift. No serving food. Please consider signing up! The lunch room sign up is now open through mid-February.

March Extended Care

Register by Friday, February 2

Friday, March 1 - Good Times Indoor Park

Monday, March 4 - Base Camp

Click here to register for one or both of the March dates.

Coming Soon - Summer Academy & Extended Care

Registration will open for K-8 OLG Summer offerings on February 1. There will be math, science, language arts, Spanish, and music classes, plus tutoring, field trips and more! Click here for more details.

EVENTS

Camp I Can for Girls in Grades 3-5

Monday, January 15, St. Therese in Wayzata

This day camp is for girls in Grades 3-5 and is presented by Phoenix School Counseling. Click here for complete details and to register. NOTE: There is no school or extended care on January 15.

Young Rembrandts - Cartoon Drawing

Tuesdays, January 16 - March 12, 3:15 - 4:45 PM

K-5th graders can sign up for the 8-week winter session!

PSO Meeting

Tuesdays, January 16, 8:45 AM, Cassidy Hall

Please come to learn about all the upcoming events.

8th Grade Parent Coffee

Friday, January 26, 8:30 AM, Dining Room

This coffee is to go over the all the 8th grade happenings for the rest of the year. Please look for an Evite to come this weekend.

Cub Scouts Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, January 28, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Please join Pack 102 and the OLG community for the 2024 Annual Cub Scout Pancake Breakfast. This will be a great kickoff to Catholic Schools Week. Tickets are $8/person. Click here to order ahead or purchased at the door.

Middle School Service Club (MSSC)

Wednesday, January 24 - Valentine's for Mary's Place

Monday, January 29 - Sandwiches for Sharing & Caring Hands

Once you register for MSSC, you can sign up here for events. Questions? Contact Jamie PohlAnna LimaKristin Frederick or Angela Brown.

Grade Level Moms Nights Out

Mix and mingle with fellow OLG moms from your student's grade. Each evening will be at The Hilltop at 7:30 PM on the dates noted below. Please RSVP for each grade respectively. Questions? Contact Meghan Worthington or Beth Horn.

Kindergarten - Thursday, February 1 RSVP Here

1st Grade - Thursday, January 18 RSVP Here

2nd Grade - Thursday, January 25 RSVP Here

3rd Grade - Thursday, February 8 RSVP Here 

4th Grade - Wednesday, January 24 RSVP Here

5th Grade - Tuesday, January 23 RSVP Here

6th Grade - Thursday, February 15

PARISH UPDATES

Mini-Retreat at PES Sister Convent

Tuesday, January 16, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

The Women of Grace are sponsoring a field trip to the PES sisters Convent where you can renew and restore as you kick off the new year! Click here for complete details.

MC Spirituality Retreat

Saturday, January 20, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Mark Berchem, founder of Net Ministries, will give a talk titled "Step up Dad." Young people are hungry for the affirmation and investment of a dad. Practical tools will be given that any man can implement to become a great dad. This event is for all males 8th Grade and up. Click here for complete details.

BAM - Love is in the Cards

Saturday, January 20, 6:30 - 9:30 PM

Take some time to invest in your marriage with a date night of fun and games! Couples can enjoy heavy appetizers, beer, wine, and cocktails while testing their luck at the Casino tables. Don’t miss this chance to have fun and win big with your spouse! $30/couple and free childcare is available. Click here for complete details.

MC Gala - Saintly Celebration

Saturday, February 3

Click here to get your tickets for an amazing event to support our community and improvements to various gathering spaces of the School & Parish. The 2024 OLG Gala is returning for its 25th year with enhanced food and seating options, plus there will be "saintly cocktails" and a LIVE auction! Let's raise a glass and funds together to make OLG beautiful inside and out. Question? Contact Joe Daniski.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Looking Ahead


January 15

NO SCHOOL

NO EXTENDED CARE


January 17

School Mass 9 AM


January 19

NO SCHOOL


January 24

School Mass 9 AM


January 28

Catholic Schools Week Begins

Scouts Pancake Breakfast


January 29

CSCOE Mass of the Holy Spirit


January 31

School Mass 9 AM


February 1

CSW Staff Lunch


February 3

Men's Club Gala


February 7

School Mass 9 AM


February 10

4th Grade Hosted Mass 5 PM


February 13

PSO Meeting 7 PM


February 14

Ash Wednesday

School Mass 9 AM


February 19-20

NO SCHOOL - President Day

No Extended Care


Click Here for Complete Calendar

School Office Hours

Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM

952-929-5463

EDUCATE

Accounts are for student grades.

educate.tads.com/educate/ or

educate-support@communitybrands.com


LUNCH

ezschoolapps.com

Lunch Menu


TADS

Accounts are for all school billing

and household information.

www.mytads.com

800-884-8237

tadssupport@communitybrands.com

Weekender Submissions

Due Thursdays at Noon to

steviesislo@olgparish.org

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School Mass Livestream

Watch our School Mass on Wednesdays at 9 AM

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