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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Week of April 3, 2024
Educating in Mind, Body and Spirit.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Thank You for sharing your time and talents with our school.
Enter your TSF Volunteer Hours here.
(An email confirmation is sent for each TSF submission for your tracking purposes).
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Lunch & Playground Volunteers
11:00AM-12:20PM
April 4 - Megan L & Ross D.
April 5 - Rachel J, Tammy A, Liz G & Cheryl
April 8 - Sara Q & Katie F.
April 9 - Melissa L, Linda D & Jenna J.
April 10 - Murphy O, Portia, & Allisa T
April Playground Schedule (view)
If you are interested in lunch/playground TSF volunteer opportunity, please review the link below.
More Information & Signup Form
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Please submit your volunteer hours here.
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Cavalier Card Winners
Students who make good choices at school are awarded Cavalier Cards. Each week we have a drawing where some lucky students win a prize.
Kindergarten - Adelle Jean Pierrre &
Clare Gale
1st Grade - Josie Albers & Teresa Florack
2nd Grade - Max Roberts
3rd Grade - Rebecca Lewis & Bella Bath
4th Grade - Isabella Dretzka
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Lourdes Letter from Principal Young | | |
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Dear OLOL Families,
I hope that you all had a joyous Easter and a little Easter break.
I always come back to school a little bit more rejuvenated as I reflect all that Jesus did for us when he died on the cross. I’m more patient, more giving, and less anxious because I know that the problems that I face don’t come close to what Jesus had to endure for all of us.
Thank you to our 3rd graders for the wonderful job they did with their wax museum project. It is one of my favorite learning activities here at OLOL. I would like to thank Mrs. Matzke for her dedication to her students and making learning creative and exciting.
For the past couple of weeks our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders have had an extra dose of coding and programming thanks to a parent volunteer. Mr. Murphy O’Hearn, father of Eli, who has come in once a week and teaches lessons on coding and programming. We would like to thank Mr. O’Hearn for giving his time for the benefit of OLOL students. This is what makes the OLOL community such a unique school environment and one that you don’t find just anywhere.
One of the things that I greatly admire about my wife Jennifer is her dedication to her employer and her customers. She always goes above and beyond. These qualities are rare and I appreciate them more and more when I see them. She was named the national sales rep for her company for 2023. She asked me if I would accompany her on a trip to a resort in Canada next week, which was the prize. Therefore, I will not be at school next week. I have identified three roles that I need to excel at, which are husband, father, and principal. Next week is one of the times that they come into conflict. I apologize for the inconvenience this causes for our families and staff. Mrs. Sharon Johnson will handle any situations that arise. Thank you in advance.
“Unless there is a Good Friday in your life, there can be no Easter Sunday” - Bishop Fulton Sheen
Educating mind, body, and spirit,
Jeffrey Young - Principal
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Lectio Divina
We pray with all Catholics throughout the Green Bay Diocese
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There are different ways to engage in Lectio Divina. If you are a beginner here is a process that will help you get started.
Step 1: Prepare yourself to read scripture. You will need to find a time and location where you will not be interrupted or disturbed. Ready yourself to read God’s word and see how He wants you to respond.
Step 2: Read the scripture and look for words or phrases that jump out at you.
Step 3: Reflect on those words or phrases and what they mean to you.
Step 4: Reread the scripture and spend a few moments in quiet reflection on what God is calling you to do through these words or phrases.
Step 5: Reread the scripture a third time and it is time to respond. What actions will you take after your conversation with God?
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
Second Sunday of Easter Sunday
John 20:19-31
Daily Readings from USCCB - View here
On the evening of that first day of the week,
when the doors were locked, where the disciples were,
for fear of the Jews,
Jesus came and stood in their midst
and said to them, "Peace be with you."
When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side.
The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you.
As the Father has sent me, so I send you."
And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them,
"Receive the Holy Spirit.
Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them,
and whose sins you retain are retained."
Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve,
was not with them when Jesus came.
So the other disciples said to him, "We have seen the Lord."
But he said to them,
"Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands
and put my finger into the nailmarks
and put my hand into his side, I will not believe."
Now a week later his disciples were again inside
and Thomas was with them.
Jesus came, although the doors were locked,
and stood in their midst and said, "Peace be with you."
Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands,
and bring your hand and put it into my side,
and do not be unbelieving, but believe."
Thomas answered and said to him, "My Lord and my God!"
Jesus said to him, "Have you come to believe because you have seen me?
Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed."
Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples
that are not written in this book.
But these are written that you may come to believe
that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,
and that through this belief you may have life in his name.
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The Our Lady of Lourdes Site Advisory Council (SAC) is looking for parents to join our committee!
SAC plays an important role in helping lead our school in fundraising efforts, student enrichment, and community building. The committee meets one night per month for roughly 1.5-2 hours.
Those interested should submit a letter detailing their strengths/qualifications as to how they can best serve our committee as well as why they are interested in joining the Site Advisory Council no later than Friday, April 5, 2024 to either Kelsey Christensen at thechristensencrew@gmail.com and/or Christina Spierings at christina.spierings@gmail.com.
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SCRIP NEWS
REMINDER:
Orders will not be processed on April 15, 2024. Orders received after 8:30 a.m. on April 8 will first be processed on April 22 and be scheduled for pickup on April 25.
Please mark your calendars and order accordingly.
Below is just a sampling of the new and updated SCRIP retailer information.
Select to receive brand updates and notices on bonuses and earning events in your RaiseRight account so you don't miss future news.
NEW RETAILERS:
Harry's e-certificates only @ 4%; $20-$100
rue21 e-certificates only @ 6%; $5-$250
Firehouse Subs - physical cards only @ 6%; $25
RubyTuesday e-certificates only @ 6%; $5-$200
CHANGES:
DSW increased to 10.5%; physical cards $25/$100; e-certificates $5-$500
Instacart increased to 5%; physical cards $25/$100; e-certificates $25-$500
McDonald's - increased to 3%; physical cards $10/$25
PizzaRanch - added $25; physical cards $10/$25 @ 10%;
Utilizing the RaiseRight app can give your tuition credit earnings a generous boost. Download it now if you haven't already.
Thank you for your continued support of OLOL SCRIP.
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Kidz Zone offered by De Pere Park and Rec
Before and After School Care at Our Lady of Lourdes School
Registration for 2024-2025 begins April 10.
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Cavalier Athletics
Additional information is available on our athletics website (link)
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Track Meets
Thurs, April 4th, 4:15PM, Edison
No Hurdles or High Jump
Tues, April 9th, 4:15PM, West De Pere All Events
GO CAVALIERS!
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Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE)
Additional information is available on the GRACE website (link)
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Tuition Assistance Opportunities for
School Year 2024-25
Please NOTE the important and fast approaching deadlines!
Wisconsin Parental Choice Program - Deadline April 18, 2024\
In school year 2024-25, if you have a child entering one of the following grades:
- 4-year-old preschool
- Kindergarten
- First Grade
- Ninth Grade (at Chesterton Academy of St. John Paul II Classical School)
Please be sure that you review the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program criteria for tuition support through this Program as the above grades for new and current GRACE students are entry points into the program.
The deadline for Choice applications is before 4pm on April 18, 2024.
GRACE Financial Aid - Deadline May 1, 2024
In school year 2024-25, if you have a child entering one of the following grades and your family does not qualify for Wisconsin Parental Choice:
- Kindergarten through 8th grade
- 9th-12th grade at Chesterton Academy of St. John Paul II Classical School)
please apply for GRACE Financial Aid before May 1, 2024. This is a calculated need program based on an online application through our TADS enrollment management system.
The deadline for complete GRACE Financial Aid applications is May 1, 2024.
Active Parishioner Incentive - Deadline June 1, 2024
In school year 2024-25, if you have a child that is entering one of the following grades,
- Kindergarten through 8th grade
- 9-12th grade at Chesterton Academy of St. John Paul II Classical School)
- your family has active, registered membership at one of our GRACE partnering parishes, and
- wish to receive the Active Parishioner Incentive
please complete the 2024-25 Parish Verification Form with your GRACE Parish and submit it before June 1, 2024.
The deadline for GRACE 2024-25 Parish Verification Forms is June 1, 2024.
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Wisconsin Tax Deduction for
Tuition Expense
Tax legislation signed into law gives Wisconsin taxpayers the opportunity to deduct private school tuition expenses from their taxable income. A subtraction from income is allowed for tuition expenses that are paid for any of the GRACE schools. Parents/guardians are eligible for a maximum deduction of $4,000 per child in grades K-8 and $10,000 per child in grades 9-12. Students transitioning from eighth to ninth grade are eligible for both deductions. Per state guidance, any amount spent on tuition and book fees are eligible for the deduction. Book fees include digital books, such as laptops or tablet fees issued by the school.
Tuition information for tax preparation is available to GRACE families online via GRACE’s enrollment management system, TADS.
- The TADS Household Paid Tuition Tax Report will provide a breakdown of payments made for the specified household’s tuition account during the tax year.
- When gathering information for tax preparation, GRACE families are to access their TADS account | select Billing | Billing Account Number | Reports | Household Paid Tuition Tax Report | enter the tax year (i.e. 2023) and submit.
- A quick link to this Report also appears at the TADS Billing Account – Tuition & Fees screen to access the Household Paid Tuition Tax Report.
- If you have questions or require assistance, please call TADS Family Support at (800) 477-8237 or GRACE at (920) 499-7330, option 2.
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Register for NDA and SNC Athletics Camps
Click here for a master list of all upcoming St. Norbert College and Notre Dame Academy athletics camps! GRACE is proud to partner with our CatholicLink schools to provide these opportunities.
St. Norbert College events are listed on SNC Events/tab 1.
Notre Dame Academy events are listed on NDA Events/tab 2.
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NDA News - April
Spend your Summer at NDA!
NDA Enrichment and Athletics Camps are dedicated to providing every camper with a safe environment where students learn, discover, and have lots of fun! We build lasting memories for your children and we cherish that opportunity each and every year! Our campers will grow, laugh, and learn with each new experience!
Registration is now open for all 2024 Triton Summer Camps. Register here.
Class of 2028:
We are still accepting applications for the Class of 2028. The application is linked here.
Save the Date: Spring Middle School Dance
Our next middle school dance for all 7th and 8th grade students is Friday, April 5th
Save the Date: Spanish Placement Exam:
SAVE THE DATE! The Spanish placement exam can be taken by any incoming freshman that has already registered at Notre Dame Academy for the 2024-2025 school year to help determine whether the student should be placed in a Spanish I or Spanish II course. If you know that you would like your son/daughter to start in Spanish I, he/she should NOT take the placement exam. Incoming freshmen interested in enrolling in Spanish II must take the placement exam. The test will be offered on-site at NDA on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 9:00 – 10:00 AM. If there is a conflict with this date, please note that the make-up test date will be Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 3:30-4:30pm. Students MUST make one of these dates in order to enroll in Spanish 2.
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Stover at 920-429-6175 or astover@notredameacademy.com.
NDA Dance Team Tryouts
Join the nationally ranked Notre Dame Dance Team! More information can be found on out website: https://notredamedance.wixsite.com/dance For questions email NotreDameAcademyDance@gmail.com
Future Triton Volleyball
We are hosting a spring clinic for players of all levels that are in 5th-8th grade.
Dates: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Time: Grades 5th & 6th - 6:00-7:30 p.m. Grades 7th & 8th - 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Where: NDA Triton Center
Cost: $50.00 (includes Varsity Coach led skills training and t-shirt)
Registration Deadline is March 8th.
Registration Link
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Loving and Living Life at Lourdes
Checkout what is happening!
There is something for everyone!
Please join us for weekend mass.
Saturday: 4:30PM
Sunday: 8:15AM, 10:15AM & 6:00PM
If you are unable to join us for school or weekend masses, please visit our parish YouTube channel. The Sunday (8:15AM) and Wednesday School Masses (9:00AM) are livestreamed.
Visit our parish website and our parish bulletin
for additional information.
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Ladies of Lourdes
Women’s Ministry
Retreat Day:
“Love Like Mary, Serve Like Martha”
Sunday, April 14:
Mass at 10:15, followed by lunch and retreat until 3:30 p.m.
In Luke’s Gospel, chapter 10, we hear the story of Jesus and some of his disciples who came to dine at the home of sisters Martha and Mary. As a woman of her times, Martha was busy with all the details of hospitality while Mary sat at the feet of Jesus, eager to feast on His love and His words.
As women, most of us are often like Martha with an endless “to do” list. Are you a woman who juggles a job, children, carpooling, volunteer work?
The Ladies of Lourdes Women’s Ministry invites YOU to set aside April 14 and experience some “Mary moments” with Jesus. We’ll have good food, time for sharing, and time for quiet time with Our Lord.
Please join us and please invite a friend or two or three. A donation of $5 is requested. RSVPs are appreciated by April 8 to help with our planning: (920) 336-4033 or email to robin@lourdesdepere.org
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Men of Lourdes - Upcoming Event:
Men of Lourdes, you are invited to attend an event featuring the Nicene Creed and the Our Father.
Please join us on Thursday, April 18 at 6:00 p.m., as our parishioner, Scott Crevier breaks down both prayers. We can recite these two prayers by heart, but do we really know their full meaning and how they evolved. After this presentation, you will look at each differently.
Please RSVP and if you have any questions, please contact Deacon Mike at deaconmike@lourdesdepere.org
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Spring Youth Sports available at the YMCA ... | |
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Kick it into high gear at Capital Credit Union Park as Holy Family Catholic School's eighth-grade IB students Jonah and Trevor host the ultimate kickball showdown!
Gather a team and join the fun. The event is open to all ages, but we can only accept the first 16 teams!
* $25 per team
* Teams can have between 6 and 10 members
* Event is open to all ages
Register at this link today!
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