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Below are some wonderful learning moments and FUN at OLOG followed by some key important information items and then a brief snapshot of our Week ahead …

OLOG Dance-a-thon Fundraiser – April 5-30th

The OLOG CSAC – Catholic School Advisory Council and Staff Team are excited to announce that we will hosting our FUN and very popular
Spring Dance-a-thon Community Fundraising Event between April 5th-30th, 2024.

This is our major fundraiser for the 2023/2024 school year. Students will have an opportunity to participate and help raise money for their
school by both getting pledges and dancing for a set period of time to earn those pledges (and have FUN doing so!).

Our Spring Dance-a-thon will take place in our gym and is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 30th.

All funds raised (via pledges) will help support ALL students at OLOG – as we plan to purchase wonderful new books and resources for our Library.

Prize Donations Appreciated – Thanks!
• Each Classroom will be a THEME – for a Prize Basket to be awarded – and donations to fit that theme will be used for prizes – Classrooms have sent home a note about their prize basket classroom theme
• All students who fundraise for even a small amount will earn raffle tickets (based on how much they collected) and have a chance to win one of several GREAT raffle prize baskets

Thanks for your support Gator Families and stay tuned for more information!

Keep Getting those PLEDGES Gators!

Remember, you get 2 Raffle Tickets for every $5.00 

Gator Dance-a-thon Pledge Forms were sent home on Friday (April 5th) and ALL pledges are to be done through School Cash Online.

Dance-a-thon Pledge Form – OLOG 2024

 

 

PIZZA ORDERING FOR MAY IS OPEN – Closes Sun., Apr. 21st @ 11:59 pm!

Pizza Thursdays for the month of May is now open for orders on School Cash Online!

BOTH “pepperoni” AND “cheese” slices are being offered !

Payments and ordering must be made via School Cash Online (https://www.schoolcashonline.com/)

These orders are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 21st, 2024. 

After this time, ordering for May pizza days will NOT be available.

If your child is absent on a pizza day, please make arrangements for it to be picked up.  Pizza will not be held overnight and we cannot issue refunds.  Thank you for your continued support!

 

Nutrition for Learning – Popcorn Days – Order Now for May & June!

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We are very fortunate to have the Nutrition for Learning Program here at Our Lady of Grace School!  Nutrition for Learning is a charitable organization that runs food programs at many schools in our region including Our Lady of Grace – every week, healthy snacks are made available to all students in their classrooms.
We are selling popcorn in support of this worthwhile program!  Popcorn orders are now available on School Cash Online for the months of May and June – bags of Salt and Butter popcorn will be available for purchase at $1.25 per bag and will be distributed to those students who purchase it on Wednesdays, starting Wednesday, May 1st!  Please note that popcorn sales will be done through School Cash Online only and NO late/cash orders will be accepted.  These orders are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024.
Thank you for your support!

WCDSB Kindergarten Registration is Still OPEN!

It’s Time to Sign Up for School! JK Kindergarten Registration For Next Year!

New Junior Kindergartens Wanted, No Experience Required! 

 

It’s time to sign up for the 2024-25 school year – and registering to attend one of Waterloo Region’s 44 Catholic elementary schools has never been easier.
  • Children born in 2020 are eligible for Year 1 Kindergarten (JK).
  • Children born in 2019 are eligible for Year 2 Kindergarten (SK).
REGISTER HERE: Kindergarten Registration

 

To finalize your child’s registration, please contact your local Catholic school directly.

QUICK Facts

~~ When registering your child to attend a Catholic elementary school you must be prepared to provide proof of the child’s date of birth and either the child’s Catholic baptismal certificate or the Catholic baptismal certificate of at least one parent or guardian.

 

~~ If you are non-Catholic (including a non-Catholic newcomer to Canada), but wish to explore a Catholic education for your child(ren), please review the WCDSB Admissions to Catholic Elementary Schools policy. Our secondary schools are open to students of all faiths.

 

~~ A complete list of WCDSB schools that will offer the Extended Day Program in 2024-25 will be web-posted before the end of this current (2023-24) school year. Please call your school directly for information about the Extended Day Program. A complete list of WCDSB schools currently providing the program is available via this link: Extended Day Program.

~~ For information about French Immersion programs in Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge, please click here: French Immersion Registration Information.

 

 

Upcoming Assessments

The following assessments are coming up soon and they provide a wonderful window into our student’s strengths and areas for next steps whereupon improvements can be worked on.

Please note the dates below and where possible, avoid any unnecessary absences or lates … Thanks!

CAT-4 Grade 7 April 10-17 – Continues this week, for those unfinished …
EQAO Grade 3 & 6 May 8-June 12

 

Dwayne Morgan: Race and Equity Event – Grades 4-8 – April 16th 

On Tuesday, April 16th, our juniors and intermediates will have an opportunity to listen to Spoken Word Artist Dwayne Morgan and gain insights into racial challenges’ historical and societal roots, strategies to confront harmful language, and ways to cultivate a respectful, inclusive atmosphere. It highlights the importance of dialogue, reflection, and action. It aims to equip students with the means to facilitate impactful discussions, drive positive change, and create a school culture that embraces diversity, understanding, and equity. Our Grade 4-8 students will join the hybrid event virtually and am sure this presentation will be of great benefit.

Some Race and Equity themes in the presentation include:
  • Accepting accountability for words & actions
  • Respect & affirm the diversity and interdependence of peoples & cultures
  • Respect & understand the history & heritage and pluralism of today’s contemporary society
  • Contribute to the common good

 

 

Have a wonderful week Gator Nation!  

EVENTS FOR THIS COMING WEEK …

Monday, April 15th 

  •  Keep working hard on getting those Dance-a-thon Pledges Gators – to earn tickets for great raffle prizes #OLOGAwesome!

Tuesday, April 16th

  • Dwayne Morgan Virtual Race and Equity Presentation – ALL Gr. 4-8 students and several WCDSB Schools

Wednesday, April 17th

  • Spirit Wear Day – wear your Gator clothing or our Gator Colours to show your school spirit
  • CAT4 Testing for Grade 7’s – Last Day – Great Work Students!
  • Dance-a-thon Pledge Forms – Due Today

Thursday, April 18th   

  • Easter Mass for entire school at Blessed Sacrament 10 AM – ALL are Welcome! 
  • Pizza lunch for those students who ordered for APRIL Pizza Days 

Friday, April 19th

  • Gator Birthdays for the week called over the PA – ALL Students with a Birthday this week will be called to the office – AWESOME!   Happy Birthday Gators!
  • Tornado Drill – We will continue our drills this week – Great Work Gators!

 

LOOKING AHEAD – Please NOTE These Important Dates

2024

Saturday, April 20, 2024 – First Reconciliation – Blessed Sacrament Church- 11:30 am

Monday, April 22, 2024- Earth Day!

Tuesday, April 23, 2024- Bus Driver’s Appreciation Day!

Wednesday, April 24th– Administrative Assistant Appreciation Day! (3rd Wed in April each year)

Thursday, May 2, 2024 – First Communion Rehearsal – Blessed Sacrament Church – 7:30 pm

Saturday, May 4, 2024 – First Communion Mass – Blessed Sacrament Church – 2:00 pm

May 5-10 – Catholic Education Week

May 6-10 – Mental Health Awareness week- Canada

Sunday, May 12 – Mother’s Day

Monday, May 20, 2024- Victoria Day

Thursday, May 23rd – JK – Welcome to Kindergarten Information Night (6-7:00 pm)

Friday, May 31 – PD DAY- EA/CYCW Appreciation Day

Sunday, June 16 – Father’s Day

Monday, June 24th – Grade 8 Graduation Mass and Ceremony @ St. Anne Church 6:00 PM

Tuesday, June 25 – Term 2 Report Cards Go Home

Last Day of School for students Thursday, June 27 – regular Dismissal

Friday, June 28 – PD Day

The 2024-2025 School Year Calendar – has now received final approval from the Ministry of Education. The first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year for all WCDSB students is on Wednesday, September 4th, 2024. For more information and to view the entire list of dates and holidays for the 2024-2025 school year, please visit the Board’s website.