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Our Lady of Guadalupe School

IntheMSJDominicanTradition

February 14, 2018 Issue 23

Inside this issue: PAGE 2 Calendar Prayer Requests Crab Feed Tickets on sale PAGE 3 Science Fair Winners Financial Assistance PAGE 4 Lenten Instructions Accepting Applications Spring Photo Day PAGE 5 Work Party Lillian Black Festival Welcome Baby Fabunan Dress Code Reminder PAGE 6 Crab Feed News Butter Warmers on sale! PAGE 7 Calling all Book Fair Volunteers PAGE 8 Volunteer Sign up Form PAGE 9 5th Annual Read-A-Thon PAGE 10 Read-A-Thon Volunteers PAGE 11 Service Hour Opportunities PAGE 12 3rd Trimester Pizza Order Form PAGE 13 Boys CYO Sand Volleyball

God'sInvitationLentisaseasonofbeinginvitedbyGodinadeeplypersonalway.“Comebacktome,withallofyourheart,”ourLordbeckons."Wewill,"werespond,butwearen’tquitereadyyet,ourheartsarenotprepared.Wewanttosquirm,evade,avoid.Oursoulsnotyetperfect.WearenotreadyforGodtoloveus.Yes,ofcoursewewanttohaveadeeperrelationshipwithGod,wetellourselvesearnestly.Andwewill….Soon.Godcallstousagain:Comebacktome,withallofyourheart.Ok,ok,Ireallywill.Justafewmorethingstodoatwork.Letmespendalittlemoretimeinprayerfirst.LetmegettoReconciliation.Letmecleanmyoven,tidymyclosets.Sellmyyokeofoxen.CheckafieldIhavepurchased….Comebacktome,withallofyourheart.Itisanextraordinaryinvitationtoeachoneofus.Tomeinapersonal,individualway.GodinvitesmetodropthedefensesthatIholdupbetweenmyselfandGod.AllGodwantsisformetorealizethatmystandards,mywayofjudgingandlovingaresoverydifferentfromGod’sway,andsomuchsmaller.GodoffersanentireLentenseason,anentirelifetime,oflovingmeunconditionally,nomatterwhatIhavedoneorhowmuchIthinkIhavehiddenfromGod.[fromOnlineMinisteries,CreightonUniversity:http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Lent/DearOLGFamilies,AswebeginthisjourneyofLent,I’veincludedthelinkthatwillofferyouaprayerforeachdayinLent.Maywetakethisjourneytogether,knowingthatOurLordandSaviorwalkswithuseachstepoftheway.InGod’sPeace,S.JaniceTherese,O.P.

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CALENDARAT-A-GLANCE

FRI Feb16 NoonDismissalforPreK–8thgrades–noPMExtendedCaretoday

MON Feb19 NoSchool–President’sDay

TUE Feb20 7pmFinanceBoardMeeting

WED Feb21 2pmDismissal

THUR Feb22BookFairbegins,andcontinuesthroughFebruary28.Seedetailsinthisbulletin.7pm-8thgradegraduationplanningmeeting

FRI Feb23 2:15pm–StationsoftheCross

SAT Feb24 Read-a-Thon–Seedetailsinthisbulletin.

SUN Feb25LillianBlackFestivaloftheArtsatBishopO’DowdHighSchoolSeedetailsinthisbulletin

TUE Feb27ChristianValueAwardsatmorningassemblySpringPhotoDay–seedetailsonpage4

WED Feb282pmdismissal7pm–1stCommunionParentMeeting

Prayer Requests

• Let us pray that this Lent will bring us closer to Jesus by the efforts we make to keep peace in our hearts and treat others out of love.

• Let us pray for those who are suffering at this time, that they may feel the healing touch of our Lord and Savior who is ever-present.

CRAB FEED TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW Don’tmissoutonthisfun,adult-onlyevent.Eachfamilyisrequiredtopurchaseatleastoneticketpertheschoolcontract(unlessOptionIIwaschosen).Prizesattheeventwillincludetravelpackagesandfabulousrafflebaskets!**Buyyourticketsby2/21/18**ALOHA!!

Go to http://olgweb.org/crab-feed-2018/ To download an order form or to sign up

for your volunteer assignment.

If you will be seated at a reserved table, please coordinate with the table contact and provide the payment for your tickets (either check, payable to OLG School, or cash or proof of credit card payment) directly to the

Contact person for that table.

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Financial Assistance Applications

Now Being Accepted

Applications for financial assistance for the 2018-2019 school

year are now available. Please pick up a brochure outside the

main office for information on eligibility and how to apply, or

contact Cynthia in the bookkeeping office for more

information.

Don’t delay - deadline to apply for all scholarships, including OLG School’s, is early March.

ScienceFairWinners!!OurLadyofGuadalupeSchoolwaswellrepresentedatlastweekend’sDiocesanScienceFair!CongratulationstoourJuniorHighstudentswhowererecognizedfortheirefforts:PicturedfromLtoR:SisterJanice,PrincipalOliviaRivera(7thGrade)-BiologicalSciences-2ndPlaceAyianaOlavarria(7thGrade)-Technology,Engineering,andMathematicalSciences-1stPlace,GrandChampionofCategoryCadenceSaniel(8thGrade)-BiologicalSciences-2ndPlaceMarizzaMadera(8thGrade)-BiologicalSciences-1stPlace,CategoryFinalistJioManlangit(8thGrade)-BiologicalSciences-2ndPlaceZoeRamos(8thGrade)-BiologicalSciences-1stPlace,CategoryFinalistMrs.KimberlyHughes,ScienceTeacher

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Summary of Church Instruction on Fast and Abstinence The following is a summary of church teaching on fasting and abstinence as modified for Catholics in the United States: • Those 14 years or older abstain from meat, or a suitable substitute, on all

Fridays of the year. No substitutes are allowed on the Fridays of Lent. • Those 18 to 59 fast from food between meals on Ash Wednesday and

Good Friday.

NowAcceptingApplicationsforNewStudentsfor2018-2019

Spreadtheword!Applicationsarenowbeingacceptedfortheupcomingschoolyear.DoyouhaveaPreKorKinderwhowillbejoiningOLGforthefirsttime?Also,encourageyourfamilyandfriendstoconsiderOLGCatholicschoolfortheirchild/ren!Ifyoureferafamilytoourschoolandthatreferralresultsinanewstudentenrollingandcompleting2trimestersatOLG,avoucherfor$450willbeawardedtoyou,tobeappliedtowardyourowntuitionfeeorschoolaccount.Moredetailsareavailableattheschooloffice.SchoolapplicationsareavailableonlineatGuadalupe-school.com.GototheAdmissionstab,clickontheonlineapplicationbuttonanduseyourexistingTADSaccountloginforaccess.

Spring Photo Day SpringphotosarescheduledforTuesday,February27.Allstudentswillbephotographedindividually.Agroupportraitforeachclasswillalsobetaken.Pleasenotifyyourchild’steacherifyoudonotwantanindividualportraittakenofyourhim/her.Yourchildshouldwearspringtimecolorsthatlookgreatonhim/her(solidsworkbest).Pleasefollowthefreedressguidelinesforappropriateattire(foundintheParent/StudentHandbook–page20).Thesephotosarenotpurchasedinadvance.Thefinishedportraitpackagewillbesenthomeforyourreview.Youchooseandkeepthephotosyouwantandreturnpaymentforthematthattime.Anyphotosyoudonotwantmustbereturned.LifetouchprovidesOLGwithadonationforeverypackagepurchased.AflyerwillbesenthomewiththestudentsonFriday,February16.Itisareminderandexplanationonly.Noorderformorfeeisdueonthedayofthe

photos.

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Come see dancersDivine Perform at the

Lillian Black Festival of the Arts

Sunday, February 25

At Bishop O’Dowd High School 9500 Stearns Ave, Oakland Attendance and Parking are

Free

Artwork from schools in the Oakland Diocese, including

OLG, will be on display from 1-4:30

dancersDivine will be

performing during the same timeframe

Work Party for 7th and 8th Graders and OLG Alum

AnnMarie Silveira, our Garden expert, will be holding a work party as an

opportunity for 7th and 8th graders and OLG high school alumni to earn much-

needed service hours.

Adults are also needed to help with this event, to be held from 10am – 1pm on

Saturday, February 24.

If you or your child are interested in participating, please contact AnnMarie

Silveira at annmarie.silveira@outlook.com

(Reminder: Parent Service Hours for this

school year must be completed by April 13, 2018)

CongratulationstotheFabunanfamily!Alexandrea(PreK)hasanewbabysister,bornonFebruary7.Welcome,babyFrancheska!

DressCodeReminderIt’scometoourattentionthatweneedtoremindstudentsaboutthedresscoderegardingleggings.Thefollowingisstatedonpage21ofthe2017-2018Parent-StudentHandbook:“Leggingsmaynotbewornaspants,butcanbewornunderadressorskirt”.Thankyouforensuringthatthisinstructionisfollowed.

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DonationsforRaffle/AuctionPrizes

ThesolicitationcommitteehasbeguntoacquiredonationsfortheCrabFeedRaffle,SilentAuctionandLiveAuctionandweneedyourhelp!v Doyouhaveorknowsomeonewhohas

aweekorpartialweekinatimeshareorvacationhomethatyoucoulddonate?

v Doyouownabusinessorknowsomeonethatownsabusiness?Donationsfromadentist,adoctor,arealtor,aninsuranceoffice,taxoffice,hair/nailsalon,travelagency,spa,carwash,homecleaningservice,etc.,maybeusedasatax-deductibledonation.Thesemaybeintheformofamonetarydonation,products,servicesorgiftcertificates.

v DoyouhaveextraCreditCardpointsthatcanberedeemedforproductsorgiftcardsthatyouwouldbewillingtodonate?

~Pleasecontacttheschoolofficeformoreinformation~

Can you donate Soda or Wine for the Crab Feed?

TheCrabFeedBarCommitteeislookingfordonationsofcasesofCocaCola,DietCoke,7upandSprite.Theyarealsoaskingfordonationsofbottlesofwine(Merlot,PetiteSirah,Chardonnay,CabernetSauvignon,Zinfandel,SauvignonBlanc).PleasebringanydonationstotheschoolofficebyFebruary10th.Thankyou!Note:FamiliescanreceiveServiceHoursfordonations.Saveyourreceipttoaccompanyyourservicehourreport.Youwillreceive1ServiceHourforeach$10spent(upto11ofthe35requiredServiceHourscanbeearnedthroughdonations).

CRAB FEED NEWS!!

New This Year!!

The Crab Feed committee is selling Butter Warmer sets to use at the Crab Feed (and to keep for future crab feeds)! The set includes a butter warmer, a candle, a stick of butter and a small bottle of Tabasco. The price is $10 if ordered before the event and the price goes up to $12 if purchased at the event. Quantities are limited. Use the entry on the Crab Feed ticket order form to purchase a butter warmer set or visit the school office.

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If you can help at our upcoming Book Fair, please fill out & return the Book Fair Volunteer form included in this week’s bulletin or respond through the Book Fair homepage, no later than Tuesday, February 20th. Please contact Ms. Colon at tcolon@csdo.org with any questions regarding the Book Fair.

Spring 2018 Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair will be at our school February 21–February 28, 2018. We will be open for the whole family after school and during the 5th Annual Read-A-Thon on Saturday, February 24th. Students will also have the opportunity to shop during their library times or lunch recess. We will have plenty of activities that encourage the love of reading. The Book Fair will help to raise funds for new books for our school and classroom libraries. Grades Pre K – 3 will come in during their library time to shop at the Book Fair. Grades 4-8 have special Lunch Recess Shopping Days. Please note your child’s shopping day on your calendar so that he/she will have the appropriate amount of money to shop. You can also find the shopping dates & times on our Book Fair homepage at http://www.scholastic.com/bf/ourladyofguadalupeschool7

School Day Shopping Schedule Student Previews: Thursday, 2/22/18 (Student Wish Lists will be made this day.)

Shopping Days: Friday, 2/23/18 = Pre-K, and 1st Grades Monday, 2/26/18 = Kinder, 4th, and 5th Grades Tuesday, 2/27/18 = 3rd, 6th, 7th, and 8th, Grades Wednesday, 2/28/18 = 2nd Grade

CALLING ALL BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS!

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Parent Volunteer Spring Book Fair Sign-Up

If you can volunteer, please complete this form and return to the school office as soon as possible, no later than Tuesday, 2/20/18. Please contact Ms. Colon with any questions concerning the Book Fair at tcolon@csdo.org. Check out our school’s personal Book Fair website to get the most current information, to volunteer or to determine the hours the Book Fair is open: http://www.scholastic.com/bf/ourladyofguadalupeschool7 Parent Volunteer Name: ______________________________________________ Student’s Name & Grade:_____________________________________________ Telephone Number: ___________________Email Address:___________________________________

Please circle below the times that you are available to volunteer or check the box if applicable.

¨ I can’t volunteer at school but I would like to donate snacks and/or refreshments.

Wednesday, 2/21: 3:30-5:30PM (SET UP) Thursday, 2/22: 8:30-10:30AM (STUDENT PREVIEWS) 11:00AM-12:30PM (STUDENT PREVIEWS) 1:15-3:00PM (STUDENT PREVIEWS) Friday, 2/23: 11:15AM-12:00PM (PRE-K SHOPPING)

2:00-2:45PM (1st GRADE SHOPPING) 2:45–4:30PM (AFTER SCHOOL SALES) Saturday, 2/24: 10:00AM-4:30PM (Please specify hour(s) you would like to volunteer.) Monday, 2/26: 12:30-1:15PM (LUNCH RECESS SALES)

2:00-2:45PM (KINDER SHOPPING) 2:45–4:30PM (AFTER SCHOOL SALES)

Tuesday, 2/27: 12:30-1:15PM (LUNCH RECESS SALES)

2:00-2:45PM (3rd GRADE SHOPPING)

2:45-4:30PM (AFTER SCHOOL SALES) Wednesday, 2/28: 11:00-11:45AM (2ND GRADE SHOPPING) 2:00-6:00PM (AFTER SCHOOL SALES-FINAL DAY) 6:00-7:30PM (TAKE-DOWN)

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Join Book Club for the 5th Annual READ-A-THON!

When: Saturday, February 24, 2018 Sign-in from 8:30-8:50am.

Read-A-Thon begins promptly at 9am and ends at 3pm. Closing Ceremony will be from 3:00-3:20pm.

Think you have what it takes to read for 6 hours straight? Check below to see what you need in order to participate:

(You do not need to be a Book Club member to participate).

• A group of four students from Grades 3-8 • A signed permission slip (see bottom portion of this page) • Book(s)/magazines to read • Pledge sponsor(s) who will support your reading >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Greetings Parents/Guardians, The Read-A-Thon is an exciting fundraising opportunity for the Book Club! The reading groups will need sponsors to make monetary pledges to participate in the Read-A-Thon, but the amount need not be extravagant. Return this form acknowledging your child’s participation at the Read-A-Thon. All participants will also need to bring a food/snack/beverage item to share on the day of the Read-A-Thon. Please return this half of the form to the school office by Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. My child _______________________________ in Grade ___________ Has my permission to participate in the OLG Read-A-Thon on 2/24/18. Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________________ Parent’s Email: ________________________________________________

Please contact Ms. Colon at tcolon@csdo.org with any questions

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BookClubNeedsParentVolunteerstoHelpwiththeREAD-A-THON

TheRead-A-Thonneedsparentvolunteerstohelpwithset-up/clean-up,sign-in,monitoringtheparticipants,snacksandbreaksandhelpwithtallyinguptheminutes/hoursread,etc.The5thAnnualRead-A-ThonisSaturday,February24,2018.Comehavefunwithusandearnthosemuch-neededFamilyServiceHours.Ifyoucanvolunteer,pleasefillouttheformbelowandreturnittoschoolnolaterthanWednesday,February21storsendanemailtoMs.Colonattcolon@csdo.org.Parent/FamilyVolunteerName:_____________________________________________Email:___________________________________________________________________________OldestChild:_________________________________________________________8:00–10:30am()10:30am–12:30pm()12:30–2:30pm()2:30–4:30pm()

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ServiceHourOpportunities

Pleasenotethattherearenewtasksaddedtothislisteachweek:

• 3volunteersareneededtohelpwithSpringphotodayonTuesday,February27.The

commitmentwillbefrom8:20amto2:00pm.EachvolunteerreceivesafreephotopackagefromLifetouch.Ifyouareinterested,pleasecontactKarenMurrayatkmurray@csdo.org.

• HelpisneededwithbuildingthestagesetsfortheupcomingSpringmusical.Wehaveasetdesigner,butneedindividualsthatcanhelpcutoutdesignsfromplywoodandbuildand/orpaintthesets.PleasesendanemailtoMr.Samatsretelas@csdo.orgifinterested.

• HelpisneededwithsewingsimplecostumesfortheupcomingSpringmusical.PleasesendanemailtoKarenBonoat510-304-3937orkmbuti@aol.comifinterested.

• Ongoingopportunitiesareavailabletohelpkeepourbenchescleanandgroundsfreeofweeds.Ifyouareonlyavailabletohelponweekends,thismaybeagoodoptionforyou.Formoredetailspleasecalltheschooloffice.

• Ifyouliketoworkinthegarden,wecanuseyourhelpinourbackyardandvegetablegarden.PleasecontactAnnMarieSilveiraformoreinformationat:annmarie.silveira@outlook.com.

(Reminder: Parent Service Hours for this school year must be completed by April 13, 2018)

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PIZZA HOT LUNCH ORDER Pizza Lunch is offered every Monday

(or Tuesday, when Monday is a school holiday). Lunch includes Pizza, Drink and Snack

Prices are per student

3/5/18 – 6/4/18 (3rd Trimester) Option A - $40.00 (1 slice, 12 weeks) Option B - $50.00 (2 slices, 12 weeks)

Note: If you previously ordered pizza for the entire school year, this form is not needed.

STUDENT NAME GRADE OPTION Check here for no meat

CHEESE ONLY**

_____________________ _______ _______ _______ STUDENT NAME GRADE OPTION Check here

for no meat CHEESE ONLY**

_____________________ _______ _______ _______ STUDENT NAME GRADE OPTION Check here

for no meat CHEESE ONLY**

_____________________ _______ _______ _______ STUDENT NAME GRADE OPTION Check here

for no meat CHEESE ONLY**

_____________________ _______ _______ _______

**if checked, this applies to all pizza days

FORM & PAYMENT ARE DUE IN THE OFFICE BY 8:00am on Wed. 2/28/18

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