A Message from Our Head of School

What a wonderful week we had. It is always such a blessing to have families join us for Mass here at OLG. On Monday and Tuesday, we had so many join us for the Family Masses; moms and daughters on Monday and dads and sons on Tuesday. I would like to thank the PSO and parent volunteers for, once again, doing a fantastic job organizing the event, the OLG Men’s Club for donating the donuts, Father Kevin and Father John for celebrating with us, and the Middle School Service Club for their help and time. If you didn’t have time to come this week, I encourage you to save the dates on your calendar for the Spring Family Masses on April 11 and 12. 

I hope you are enjoying the MEA break that we are having! On Wednesday, the teachers and staff attended the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence Summit. They celebrated Mass with the Archbishop along with over 2,000 faculty and staff from other Catholic Schools in Minnesota. In addition, they attended professional development sessions related to their work throughout the day. It was an invigorating day for many.

Have a great weekend and see you next week.

Mike McGinty

Head of School

A Message from Our School Principals

It was beautiful to see all the mothers take their daughters and fathers take their sons to Mass this week. At both Masses, Father Kevin invited the parents to bless their children with a simple sign of the cross on their foreheads. What a simple, yet profound sign of your and God’s love for your children! May God continue to bless all parents in their vocation and give the faculty and staff of OLG the graces needed to partner with you to make Jesus Christ known and loved in your children. 

Early next week, students in grades 1 - 8 will receive their Fall 2022 MAP scores. Please look over your child’s results. If you want help interpreting the data you can look up NWEA MAP Testing: A Family Guide to MAP Growth or bring questions to parent/teacher conferences on November 7 and 8. While this data is useful, the results of this test are not a definitive measure of your child’s intelligence.

NWEA MAP provides a rich source of learning data that we, as a school, utilize to guide our work. This data allows us to monitor learning growth in each classroom and each grade level. The reports are able to show concepts of strength and concepts of weakness within each subject area for individual students and classroom groups. This information helps guide lesson planning. The cumulative data also helps us make decisions about curriculum and methods of instruction.

We hope you enjoyed the past couple days off of school and we look forward to welcoming students back on Monday!

Julie Moran & Jim Dahlman

Elementary & Middle School Principals

A Message from Our Preschool Director

Although it was a short week, we packed in a lot of fun and learning! Our Little Saints learned about spiders and made a scarecrow together, while our Young Scholars continued their theme of community with answering the question "How do we get around in our community?"

OLG Preschool is in need of a few items, and would appreciate any donations of new or gently used clothes from 3T to 4/5. We could also use some extra hats and mittens for students who may forget or misplace theirs. Please bring any donations to the bin just inside the Preschool doors. Thank you.

Nicole Rogers

Preschool Director

OLG Spirit Wear Sale Now Open!

Now through Sunday, October 30

The OLG Fall/Winter Spirit Wear Store is now open. Be sure to check out some new and updated items! These are custom items made specifically for Our Lady of Grace - no returns or exchanges will be possible. All products will go into production after the store closes on October 30. Shipping takes about 4-5 weeks which means you should have you items in time for Christmas. No late orders will be accepted. Please double-check the sizes that you have ordered. Happy shopping!

Click here to shop!

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to email Erica Hamilton or Beth Kinneberg.

Preschool & Kindergarten 2023-2023 Applications

Tuesday, November 1 - Thursday, December 15

Applications for Preschool and Kindergarten will “go live” on November 1. Please note that we do not automatically enroll current students' siblings, so be sure to attend an Open House session (listed below) or contact Amy Selby. Don’t miss this deadline for little sisters and brothers! 

Open Houses Coming Soon!

If you have a child entering Preschool, Kindergarten, or Middle School next fall, join us for an open house to learn more about the next step in your child’s educational journey. If you have friends or family who would be a great addition to the OLG community, please share this information with them too! Parents must register for the open house sessions. Details about each open house will be emailed to registrants.

Preschool - Tuesday, November 1, 6:30 - 7:30 PM (Parents Only)

Kindergarten - Thursday, November 3, 9:00 - 10:30 AM (Parents & Children) & Thursday, November 3, 6:30 - 7:30 PM (Parents Only)

Middle School - Tuesday, November 15, 6:30 - 8:00 PM (Current OLG 5th Grade Parents + Prospective Parents)

Middle School Service Club (MSSC)

Thursday, October 27 - Veteran's Day Cards

Friday, October 28 - Open House Prep Work

Sign up here!

RSVP for Middle School 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:

• 6th Grade - November 9 - RSVP by 11/2
• 7th Grade - November 15 - RSVP by 11/8
• 8th Grade - November 16 - RSVP by 11/9

3rd & 4th Grade Jubilate Children's Choir

Sundays starting November 6

O come, all ye faithful 3rd and 4th graders - join the Jubilate Kids Choir for the 4:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass! The first of six rehearsals will begin at 10:45 am; subsequent rehearsals will all be held from 10:35 until 11:25 am. Parent helpers are also needed. Click here to register and contact Mary Jo Cole at maryjocole@comcast.net or 952-334-0165 for more information. Learn new Christmas music, make new friends and share your musical gifts!

Veterans Day Program

Friday, November 11, 1:30 - 2:45 PM

Our 4th - 8th graders will host a program for veterans on Veterans Day. The program includes a speech from OLG School Alum and Air Force Major Nathan Edward Hering, a few songs played by our student band and a chance for veterans to introduce themselves to our students. Refreshments will be available afterward for veterans and their families in the Commons. All veterans are invited to attend.

If you are a veteran or know a veteran who plans to attend this program, please fill out this form for our program by Monday, November 7.

Men's Club Gala - Save the Date, Sponsors, and Donations

Saturday, February 3

Save the Date for the 2023 Men’s Club Gala at the Interlachen Country Club! Planning is well underway for the most anticipated social event of the year. If you’re interested in sponsoring this year’s event or donating an auction item, please contact Geoff Selby at geoffreycselby@gmail.com. We can't wait to host you at this year’s gala. 

All Saints Day Masses

Tuesday, November 1

All Saints Day is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be held at 6:15 AM, 9:00 AM (School Mass), 12:00 PM, 5:30 PM, and 7:00 PM. Join us with your child at the 9:00 AM Mass or whichever time works for your schedule.

Candlelight Mass of Remembrance

Wednesday, November 2, 7:00 PM

Each year, we remember our beloved dead with a Candlelight Mass of Remembrance. We read the names of all who have been buried from OLG this past year and invite you to join us to pray with and for those who have

gone before us. A light reception will follow Mass.

Please note that there will not be a 5:30 PM Mass on November 2 due to this Mass of Remembrance.

Cor Jesu Eucharistic Adoration

Friday, November 4, 7:30 PM, Cathedral of St. Paul

As part of the National Eucharistic Revival, the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and the Saint Paul Seminary have teamed up to present a special version of their monthly Cor Jesu event. Those present will have the opportunity for adoration, confession, worship and music before the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome!

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.

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