february 2016 - Our Lady of Guadalupe School

March 2, 2016
Issue 29
Our Lady of Guadalupe School
IntheMSJDominicanTradition
Inside this issue:
PAGE 2
Calendar
Prayer Request
Congratulations
PAGE 3
Best of Fremont Voting
Tuition Assistance Notes
PAGE 4
February Christian Value
Awards
PAGE 5
Costume Requirements
Play Tickets
DearOLGFamilies,
PerhapsthemostmisunderstoodSacramentistheSacramentofReconciliation.
nd
Yesterdayour2 gradersreceivedtheirFirstReconciliation.AtonepointIsatbya
nd
2 gradeboywhowasabitnervous.Wetalkedaboutitalittlebeforehewentto
speakwithFather.Ashereturnedtothepewfollowinghisfirstreconciliation,there
wasasmileonhisfaceandaglowaroundhiseyes.Anotherlittleonekeptplaying
withthebattery-operatedcandleduringtheentireprayerservicebecauseofnerves.
Hecameboundingbacktohisseatwiththebiggestsmileonhisfacefollowinghis
confession.Whatisitthattheselittleonesexperienced?Nothingshortofknowing
andhearingtheloveoftheirGod!
Whataprivilegeitwastoalsoseeparentsandgrandparentsoftheselittleones
receivetheSacrament.Iinviteallourparentstotakethetimeforthiswonderful
SacramentofReconciliation.WhatatremendousopportunitytoknowourSaviour’s
greatloveforyou!
PAGE 6
Spring Photos
Service Hour Opportunity
PAGE 7
Costume Requirements
for school play
PAGE 8
Bookkeeper’s Corner
AmazonSmile
TheNiftyFiftiesvibesarefillingtheair!ThefinalpracticesareprogressingandFriday
andSaturday,OLGSchoolonceagainproclaimsitsgreattalentatOhloneCollege.
DeepgratitudetoMr.SamRetelas,Ms.TraciColon,Mrs.BonnieCantlon,Mrs.
ShannonBellison,Mrs.GabrielleKopf,forsharingtheirgiftssogenerouslytoleadour
childreninthisgreatart!ProfoundthanksalsotoourPTSGleadershipandallour
parentswhohavechauffeuredthechildrentoandfrompractices,willbehelpingwith
supervisionandprovidingsnackandlunchfortheactorsandcrewmembers!Itis
trulyavillagethatmakesthisSpringMusicalpossible!
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Parent Referral Program
Save the Date for Golf
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Lost & Found
PleaseremembertocastyourvoteforOLGastheBestPrivateSchoolinFremont!Go
toextras.fremontbulletin.comandenterOurLadyofGuadalupeSchoolin
category#80,BestPrivateSchool.Youmustenterresponsesinatleast10categories
foryourvotetocountandyoucanonlysubmitoneballot.Inviteyourfamilyand
friendstocastvotesforusaswell!Exceptforoneyear,wehavebeentheBest
PrivateSchoolinFremontsince2010!Let’skeepthisrollgoing!
BallotsmustbeinbyNoononMarch11,2016.
ThankyoutoallthosefamilieswhohavesubmittedtheirIntenttoReturnforms.The
GoodNewsaboutOLGisgettingoutandwewanttomakesurethatallcurrent
familieshaveaseatintheclassroomforthe2016-17schoolyear.
MayourlovingandforgivingGod,blesseachofusaswecontinueourLenten
journey.
InGod’sPeaceandMercy,
S.JaniceTherese,O.P.
1 10am&11:30amSpringMusical–TheNiftyFifties
OhloneTheater
NoChoiceLunchServicetoday.Lunchwillbeprovidedtoall
studentsintheplay.Allotherstudentswillneedtobringtheir
lunchfromhometoday.
2:30pm&7:30pmSpringMusical–TheNiftyFifties
OhloneTheater
FRI
Mar4
SAT
Mar5
MON-FRI
Mar7-11
KindergartenBakeSale
WED
Mar9
NOONdismissal
7pmPTSGMeeting
WED-FRI
Mar9-11
5thGradetriptoCampArroyo
FRI
Mar11
WED
Mar16
SUN
Mar20
PalmSunday
TUE
Mar22
ChristianValueAwardsatmorningassembly
9-11:30–3rdgradefieldtriptoMath&ScienceNucleus
WED
Mar23
2pmdismissal
NoondeadlinetosubmitvoteforBestofFremont!Voteonlineat:
extras.fremontbulletin.com
2:15pmStationsoftheCross
2pmdismissal
7pmFinanceBoardMeeting
Let us pray …
- for the OLG 2nd graders who just made their first reconciliation this week and
who are preparing to receive their First Communion in a couple of months. May
they truly experience the love and mercy of our compassionate God and Father.
Congratulations to the Ibarra family (Alan, gr 7). Alan
and Roberto (class of 2015) have a new baby brother,
David, who was born on Sunday, February 21.
Welcome to baby David!!
2 Cast your vote for the BEST OF FREMONT 2016 Campaign
TheBESTOFFREMONT2016campaignallowsyoutovoteforyourfavoritebusinesses
inFremont.OurLadyofGuadalupeSchoolhasbeenawinnerorrunner-upinthelast6
years!Weencourageyoutocastyourvoteonlinebysearchingforthe
BestofFremont2016SurveyandenterOurLadyofGuadalupeSchool
incategory#80,BestPrivateSchool.
Youmustenterresponsesinatleast10categoriesforyourvotetocount
andyoucanonlysubmitoneballot.
BallotsmustbeinbyNoononMarch11,2016.
Thankyouforyourongoingsupportandforvotingfor
OLGSchoolasBestPrivateSchool!!!
Tellyourneighbors,friendsandfamilymemberstocasttheirvotes,too!
Ever wonder about Tuition Assistance?
Brochures
detailing tuition assistance options are now available in
English and Spanish. Find out about aid amounts, eligibility, how
to apply, and deadlines.
Families requesting assistance from OLG School must first apply
to The BASIC Fund or Family-Aid Catholic Education (FACE) to be
considered for assistance directly from OLG School.
Pick up a brochure on the table outside the main office or contact
Cynthia in the bookkeeping office to have one sent home.
Deadlines are in early March, so don’t delay.
3 CHRISTIAN VALUE AWARDS ~ FEBRUARY 2016
Thankyoutothefollowingstudents,forlivingoutthevaluesthatweteach.
K
1st
2nd
A socially aware person who takes responsibility for his own actions
Finn Sokolich
A life-long learner who is able to problem solve and think critically.
Vicente Cortez
A life-long learner who works toward goals.
Samuel Vystrcil
A life-long learner who is able to problem solve and think critically.
Elijah Cariaso
A life-long learner who is able to problem solve and think critically.
Blake Ritchie
Isaac Higares
A learner aware of Christian values in the Catholic tradition who
develops a prayerful and personal relationship with God.
A learner aware of Christian values in the Catholic tradition who
develops a prayerful and personal relationship with God.
A life-long learner who achieves an understanding of the curriculum
based on his ability.
A life-long learner who works towards goals.
Gemma McKane
A life-long learner who exhibits good study and organizations skills.
Amaya Cariaso
A life-long learner who works toward goals.
Angel Perez
A socially aware person who resolves conflicts peacefully.
Earl Garner
Jason Yuen
A learner aware of Christian values in the Catholic tradition who is
knowledgeable of the teaching of the Catholic faith.
A learner aware of Christian values in the Catholic tradition who is
knowledgeable of the teaching of the Catholic faith.
A life-long learner who achieves an understanding of the curriculum
based on his ability.
A learner aware of Christian values in the Catholic tradition who
follows the Gospel message of acceptance and forgiveness of others.
An effective communicator who is comfortable and effective in
expressing ideas to a variety of audiences.
A life-long learner who works toward goals.
Marizza Madera
An integrated person who is able to work effectively with others.
Joshua Roque
Alicia Barrios
An effective communicator who is comfortable and effective in
expressing ideas to a variety of audiences.
An effective communicator who is comfortable and effective in
expressing ideas to a variety of audiences.
An effective communicator who is comfortable and effective in
expressing ideas to a variety of audiences.
An effective communicator who is comfortable and effective in
expressing ideas to a variety of audiences.
An integrated person who has the skills to be an independent learner.
Santaigo Govea
A life-long learner who exhibits good study and organizations skills.
Sara Musgrove
An effective communicator is an active, respectful listener to the ideas
of others.
Mayda Cervantes
Nikhil Dharanipragada
3rd
4th
Davina Gonzales
Serena Jusinski
5th
Marcus McCallion
Antonio Rodarte
6th
7th
Sophia Cambra
Thomas McCallion
Braulio Cortez
8th
4 Mario McKane
Costume Requirements for the
Nifty Fifties Drama Performance
Please keep in mind the 1950’s theme….
Kinder – 4th grade boys:
Blue jeans
White t-shirt (plain) or plaid button-up shirt
White socks
Black shoes
Kinder – 2nd grade girls:
Either long skirt & shirt (any color) or black
pants (calf/shin length) and shirt (any color)
White bobby socks (above the ankle)
Black shoes
3rd Grade girls:
Black plants (calf/shin length)
White shirt
White bobby socks (above the ankle)
Black shoes
(scarf will be provided)
4th Grade girls:
(poodle skirt provided)
White shirt
White bobby socks (above the ankle)
Black shoes
Play tickets are still available!
Tickets are still available for the shows on Friday, March 4th (10:00am and 11:30am) and for
the shows on Saturday, March 5th (2:30pm and 7:30pm).
The play will be performed at the Smith Theater at Ohlone College. For a map of the campus,
please go to: http://www.ohlone.edu/org/smithcenter/docs/sceventparkingmap.pdf
If you would be interested in contributing toward a gift for the directors of our play, who are
volunteering their time to put on this production, you can give your contribution to Johann’s
mom at tonight’s practice or send in an envelope marked “Drama Gifts” to the office.
5 Spring Photo Day
Spring photos are scheduled for Thursday, March 17. All students will be
photographed individually. A group portrait will also be taken. Please notify your
child’s teacher if you do not want an individual portrait taken of your child(ren).
Your child should wear fun, bright colors that look great on him/her (solids
work best). Please follow the free dress guidelines for appropriate attire (found
in the Parent/Student Handbook - pg 19).
These photos are not purchased in advance. The finished portrait package will
be sent home for your review. You choose and keep the photos you want and
return payment for them at that time. Any photos you do not want must be
returned. Go to www.lifetouch.com for more Picture Day information. Lifetouch
provides OLG with a donation for every package purchased.
A flyer will be sent home with the students on Monday, March 7. It is a
reminder and explanation only.
No order form or fee is due on the day of the photos.
Service Hour Opportunity at Levi Stadium
The April 21st deadline for service hours is rapidly approaching. Luckily,
there are two additional opportunities to volunteer at Levi’s Stadium.
Volunteering usually takes 8-10 hours and it is a great way to help the
school to fundraise. Please contact Jasmine Garner at 510-825-1903 or
by email, [email protected].
6 ~BOOKKEEPER’SCORNER~
OUTSTANDINGBALANCESDUEBEFOREREGISTRATIONFOR2016-2017SCHOOLYEAR
Alloutstandingschoolbalancesneedtobepaidbeforefamilieswillbeabletoenrolltheir
childrenforthe2016-2017schoolyear.Thesebalancescanincludeextendedcarefees,
bandpayments,campfeesandothercharges.TheregistrationperiodforcurrentOLG
familieswillbeMay1–May15.A$25LateFeewillapplyperstudentifregistrationis
submittedafterMay15,2016.
PLEASENOTE:TheBookkeepingOfficewillbeclosedonthefollowingdays:
Wednesday,March9
Thursday,March10
Friday,March11
Our Lady of Guadalupe School received a $26.05 donation from the AmazonSmile
Foundation as a result of AmazonSmile program activity between October 1 and
December 31, 2015!! Thank you to those that have signed up for the AmazonSmile
program, designating OLG School as a recipient of the benefits.
You, too, can support Our Lady of Guadalupe School when you shop online.
Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to OLG. Bookmark the link
http://smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2988962 and support us every time you shop!
7 OLG Parent Referral Program
OLG’s Parent Referral Program is still in effect. If you refer a family to our school and that
referral results in a new student enrolling and completing two trimesters at OLG, a
voucher for $450 will be awarded to you, to be applied toward your own tuition fee or
school account.
For more details about the requirements of the program or to have the referral form sent
to you, please contact the school office at 510-657-1674. This is the time of year to talk to
your friends and relatives about submitting an application online. Your personal referrals
are most welcome!
It’s not too early to start thinking ahead to the upcoming 2016-2017 school year.
Thank you for sharing God’s message about our OLG family. SAVE THE DATE!
OLG School’s annual golf tournament will be held on
Saturday, June 4, 2016
12:30pm at
Summitpointe Golf Club in Milpitas
$110 per player
More information to follow in future bulletins
8 >>LOST & FOUND<<
Do any of these items look familiar??
These items are currently in our Lost & Found cupboard which is
overflowing with school sweaters, sweatshirts, lunch bags,
water bottles and more!
If you are missing an item belonging to your child, please
stop by and check the cupboard located in the hallway
across from the Bookkeeping office.
Help us to help you by clearly labeling all items
that can potentially be left behind.
Please Note: Items remaining in the Lost & Found,
when Easter break begins, will be given away over the Easter break.
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