October 23, 2024
School News
• Three Things Thursday is Thursday, October 24th - The focus is on the Corporal Works of Mercy: "Give food to the hungry" and "Give drink to the thirsty.” We are assisting our OLG food pantry. On Thursday, October 24th, students may come to school out of uniform (while adhering to the handbook guidelines) in exchange for a donation to the OLG Food Pantry. Thanksgiving dinner items are in demand, particularly stuffing mix. Monetary contributions are always welcome as well.
• Bradford Woods - From today until Friday, our fifth grade students are learning about leadership and nature at Bradford Woods. Please keep them, their chaperones, and their teachers in your prayers. Such exciting times!
• For Veterans' Day, the 4th and 5th grades are putting together a Wall of Heroes honoring our Veterans. Please see the attached flyer here for details on adding your hero to our wall.
• Continuous Improvement Journey - Parent Survey
Our Lady of the Greenwood School is preparing for accreditation renewal which will occur in the spring of 2025.
Parents and Community Stakeholders are kindly requested to take part in two surveys. Your feedback and input are essential to the process of helping our school grow and affirming what we do well.
The link to the first survey is Catholic Identity Program Effectiveness.
You will receive a second survey later in November.
As always, please contact either Mr. Clady kclady@ol-g.org or Mrs. McManus jmcmanus@ol-g.org with any questions about the survey or the accreditation process.
• Spooky Bake Sale - It's time for the OLG Washington DC Spooky Bake Sale! Come support our OLG Middle School Washington DC Trip by purchasing some of our delicious homemade baked ghoulies - I mean goodies! We will have a variety of treats, including gluten-free and dairy-free.
Middle Schoolers will be selling baked goods in the church narthax after masses on Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27; and after school (3 to 5 PM) in ULMH on Monday and Tuesday, October 28 and 29.
You can help us run the bake sale, too! We always appreciate donations of 2 to 3 dozen of your favorite home-baked goods and/or you can volunteer your time. Priority is given to middle students and families fundraising for the current Washington DC Trip.
Signup here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0449AAAD2DA6F94-51556461-2024
Please contact Lani if you have any questions: 317-292-2633 or email dlpascual@gmail.com
• UPaint Pottery Night Returns - Always a crowd favorite, UPaint Pottery Night returns to OLG on Friday, November 15, 2024. From 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm you and your family can purchase a piece of pottery from the UPaint Pottery experts and paint away! Come when you can, leave when you need to skeedaddle.
Pottery prices fall in the $10 to $20 range. The pieces available are perfect for the holidays or just because.
Light refreshments will be available for a goodwill donation. Questions? Please ask Mrs. McManus at jmcmanus@ol-g.org.
• Registration for Confirmation classes for young men and women between the ages of 13 and 18 is now open. Classes will begin on November 6 with an introductory meeting. Registration will close November 5th. Go to our website to register https://olgreenwood.org/sacraments/confirmation or stop by the parish office.
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PTO
• We are all set for our teachers’ dinner! Email Carrie/Rochelle with questions. Thank you to all our donators!
• Colorwalk - A free change day certificate will be coming home for families who donated $30 or more! Come out of uniform on Halloween (with the certificate). And our Fast-Food Lunch prize for those who raised over $100 is being scheduled for Halloween. A “choices” form is being completed today!! Thanks again to everyone who helped and donated!
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Athletics athletics@ol-g.org
• Cheer on our 3/4 and 7/8 football players as they continue in the playoffs this weekend!
• Winter Cheer registrations will be opening soon! Think about cheering at our home Boys Basketball games this winter (November - January, about 6 games).
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RaiseRight
• Introducing a new way to earn with RaiseRight—in addition to gift cards—simply by shopping online. Participants can combine with gift cards to earn extra!
• BONUS FEST Earn big this weekend 3-day bonuses up to 20%
Things to know: Bonuses start at 12:00 am ET Friday and end at 11:59 pm ET Sunday. Offers will be announced this Friday via email and on Facebook. All gift card types are included (eGift cards, physical cards, and money added to reloadable cards).
Total Wine & more is a featured brand this weekend!! Stock up for the holidays!!
• Out of Uniform Days - Spend at least $200 in RaiseRight purchases by the end of October. Use the attached form here (also available in the office) to earn dress down days for your family even if you don't have an online account.
• Need help getting started? Contact RaiseRight coordinator Eric Moster at emoster78@gmail.com or 317-432-7521
Enrollment Code 5LFDEF776L766
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Community News
• HolyWins 2024 will be in Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish's Madonna Hall on All Saints Day, Friday, Nov. 1 starting at 6 p.m. Come as your favorite Saint! Costume contest for grades Pre-K to 5! Food, music, games, and prizes.
For more information, contact Alan Inkenbrandt, alinken@gmail.com, Knights of Columbus Council #6138 or Gloria & Gabriel Gonzalez at 317-679-0591.
“Holywins,” meaning “sanctity wins,” offers the chance for Catholics to really focus on the original meaning, honor the saints, and look to the joy of eternal life.
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From Roncalli
• 2024 Roncalli Open House - Join us for the 2024 Roncalli Open House on Thursday, November 7 from 6:00-8:00 PM! The Ascension St. Vincent (ASV) gymnasium will be set up to explore Roncalli, so join us for a fun evening! Take a tour of the school, meet students and speak with faculty, staff & coaches. Check-in will take place in the main lobby of the ASV (Door 15).
We can't wait for you to see what it's like to be a Roncalli Royal! 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞 𝙎𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩!
• Annual Roncalli Holiday Sale - The Roncalli Spirit Store will hold its annual Holiday Sale on Saturday, November 9, in the Roncalli cafeteria from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. There will be tons of awesome, new merchandise in the latest styles for everyone on your Christmas list. Eighth-grade parents, enjoy some shopping while your student takes the Roncalli High School Placement Test. For more information, please contact Julie Gantner, director of the Roncalli spirit store, at jgantner@roncalli.org or (317) 787-8277, ext. 278. See you at the sale!
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