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John Jester 3/24/25 John Jester 3/24/25

March 19, 2025

School News

• Three Things Thursday is Thursday, March 20th. Students may come to school out of uniform this day in exchange for a monetary donation to the OLG Hearts for Haiti ministry. All donations directly support the education of children at St. Georges in Bassin-Bleu, Haiti and other parish needs.

• Uniform Reminder - From the school handbook: Navy or tan, loose-fitting, walking shorts no higher than 3” above the knee may be worn with regulation uniform shirts/blouses after Spring Break until the end of the school year. Appropriate materials are twill, heavy cotton, or polyester in nature. Lycra, jersey, denim, and fleece are not acceptable materials. Cargo shorts are not considered uniform. Shorts are to be worn with the waistband at the waist at all times.

• Major Fundraiser for Our School - Our Lady of the Greenwood School will hold a Designer Purse Bingo ( License #002104) on Wednesday, April 30th at the Moose Lodge. Doors open at 5:30, games start at 6:30. Single tickets are $25, reserved tables $180 for 6 or $240 for 8.

Here's how you can help with our school's major fundraiser.

1. Buy tickets and attend the event! Email jmcmanus@ol-g.org or call 317-881-1300 for tickets.

2. Purchase something from our wishlist. http://https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3HOHN9NURS2D9?ref_=wl_share

3. Donate a Designer Purse for the event. You may be that super-shopper who is always adept at finding terrific deals.

4. Sponsor our event. For $50, you can have your business, family, or group of friends sponsor a game. For $100, you can sponsor a purse. For $250, you can have an advertisement in our program. Plus, you will have shout-outs all evening long as well as our eternal gratitude.

• Easter Egg Hunt - Knights of Columbus Council #6138 is hosting the 31st annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sat., April 26, 2025, (the Saturday after Easter Sunday) at 11 a.m. at the field south of Our Lady of the Greenwood School. We’ll have a hunt for kids 4 and younger and kids 5 and older. It’s FREE with donation of a canned or boxed food item for the OLG Food Pantry. In case of inclement weather, we will hold this event in Madonna Hall. For more information, contact Alan Inkenbrandt at alinken@gmail.com.

• Looking Ahead:

Thursday, March 20 - Spring Break begins at 3:00pm dismissal

Monday, March 31 - Classes resume

Friday, April 18 - Good Friday, 11:45 dismissal, lunch will be served

Monday, April 21 - NO SCHOOL, Easter Monday

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Athletic News

• NOTICE: Please do not park in the school lot near the kickball diamonds to allow for after school practices. We would hate to dent your beautiful cars!

• OLG's Athletics announces... our 2025 Raffle (License #002104) Ticket Winners!! They are ticket numbers #104 (The Curd Family) & #182 (The Paliero Family)! Athletics raised just over $4,000 with your help. The true winners are our kids and OLG CYO teams! Raffle proceeds offset the Parish Life Center (i.e. gym) costs, team uniforms, and some equipment! THANK YOU to our amazing donors and our raffle ticket participants. You have made a BIG difference in our kids' lives! Email athletics@ol-g.org for more information on how you can help!!

• Love CYO Sports? Athletic Board Members are needed to make the magic happen. 2025-2026 year needs several positions filled to continue to meet needs. Please consider joining our team; email athletics@ol-g.org!

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Washington, DC News

• Trash Bag Sales Have Returned! Fifth and Sixth Grade students are raising money to go in 2026. Kitchen (15 gallons), Large (39 gallons) and X-large (55 gallon) sizes are available at $12 per roll. Please visit the school office to purchase and give them the fifth or sixth grade family name you would like to contribute to! More than $4/roll goes towards the students DC fund account!

Presale Trash Bag orders will begin in May so get ready to stock up. If you have any questions please contact Eric Moster at emoster78@gmail.com or 317-432-7521.

• Gather the Shoes - Please bring your old/new/used/any shoes to the collection boxes by the gym doors. The Washington, D.C. group is collecting them as a fundraiser. Shoes will be collected through March.

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RaiseRight

• Feelin' Lucky? Win for you and OLG! Turn your gift card purchases into good luck, March 17–21. 5 lucky participants will be selected to win a $50 gift card from one of our sponsor brands. Plus, 1 lucky organization will win FREE shipping for a year.

How it works for participants:

Place an order for any gift card type from any brand from March 17–21. Each order = 1 entry to win.

$25 order minimum.

5 lucky participants (1 winner per day) will be randomly selected to win a $50 gift card from 1 of the 5 sponsor brands below.

Limit 1 entry per participant per day.

• Out of Uniform Days - Spend at least $200 in RaiseRight purchases by the end of March. 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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From Roncalli

• Summer Sports Camp Registration Information - Registration begins March 1st. Link: athletics.roncalli.org/summer-sports-camps/

For more information, contact the Athletic Office at 317-788-4094 or email Regan Getz at rgetz@roncalli.org.

• Registration for Roncalli Extracurricular Summer Camps is now open: RHSSummer.givesmart.com! There are still spots available in the following camps:

Royals, Let's Dance!

Paper Crafts Camp

Ukulele Camp

To get on the waiting list for the baking camps, please email Allie Ross at aross@roncalli.org.

Tryouts for all incoming freshmen football cheerleaders are Tuesday, April 29 from 4:00-6:00 PM AND Thursday, May 1 from 4:00-6:00 PM. You must be present for BOTH tryout dates! Direct any questions to Coach Engel at cheerleading@roncalli.org, and follow Roncalli Cheer on Instagram at @roncallicheer.

• Roncalli Parent Shadow Day - As a future Royal parent, have you ever wondered what a typical day at Roncalli is like? Now is your chance to get a glimpse of what it's like to be a Roncalli Royal! Join us for a Parent Shadow Day on Wednesday, April 9 from 7:30-11 AM. This is open to parents of any future Royals...not just 8th grade parents. If you'd like to join us for Eucharistic Adoration that morning, it will take place from 7-7:25 AM in our Chapel. It is the perfect way to start your day, and an experience not to be missed!

We will start our official day with a light breakfast and talks in our Student Life Center, where you will hear from Kevin Banich (Principal), Katie Hibner (Director of Campus Ministry), Michael Wantz (Assistant Principal for Student Life) and current Roncalli students. From there, you will get the opportunity to see some of our teachers in action. If you would like to join us on April 9, please email Allie Ross at aross@roncalli.org by Friday, April 4. We look forward to meeting you!

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School: 881-1300::::Fax: 885-5005::::Website: school.ol-g.org. To submit an item for the Eagle Flyer, e-mail to fice@ol-g.org. All items must be approved by the principal.

John Jester 3/13/25 John Jester 3/13/25

March 12, 2025

School News

• The OLG Middle School Presents ‘Aladdin, Jr.’ on Wednesday, March 12th at 1:15 and 7:00pm, and on Thursday, March 13th at 1:15 and 7:00pm. Come join us in Madonna Hall for our young thespians’ presentation. No charge!

• OLG Spirit Day is Thursday, March 13th. Students may wear an OLG shirt, t-shirt, sweatshirt, or sports jersey with uniform pants or plaids this day, while adhering to the guidelines in the school handbook.

Here's how you can help with our school's major fundraiser.

1. Buy tickets and attend the event! Email jmcmanus@ol-g.org or call 317-881-1300 for tickets.

2. Purchase something from our wishlist. http://https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3HOHN9NURS2D9?ref_=wl_share

3. Donate a Designer Purse for the event. You may be that super-shopper who is always adept at finding terrific deals.

• Beginning Band Night - March 18th at 7:00pm Roncalli Band Room

Current 4th graders and their parents are invited to come and learn more about joining band next year. For more information please contact Lindsey Meyer, South Deanery Band Director, Lmeyer@roncalli.org.

• Looking Ahead:

Thursday, March 20 - Spring Break begins at 3:00pm dismissal

Monday, March 31 - Classes resume

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PTO News

• In honor of the school play TODAY!, there will be no PTO Meeting.

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Athletic News

• NOTICE: Please do not park in the school lot near the kickball diamonds to allow for afte school practices. We would hate to dent your beautiful cars!

• RAFFLE TICKETS! We have sold about half of what we need to meet yearly expenses for the gym maintenance. If everyone who participates in CYO sports buys 1 ticket, our goal will be met. REMEMBER- your registration fees only cover CYO invoices for our teams, leaving no funds for equipment and jerseys. Please reach out for your ticket!

Winners are drawn this Saturday!

Please email athletics@ol-g.org or your favorite athletic board member (Moster, Megregian, Summers, Denk, Williams, Vislay, Mahin, VanBree) to purchase. See the attached flyer here for more details! License 002104.

Athletics Raffle Tickets

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=0c269406a9&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-a:r-7130710926036601342&view=att&disp=safe&realattid=f_m7arugcu0&zw

• Love CYO Sports? Athletic Board Members are needed to make the magic happen. 2025-2026 year needs several positions filled to continue to meet needs. Please consider joining our team; email athletics@ol-g.org!

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Washington, DC News

• It’s that time of year again! It’s Butter Braid Time! LaBraid Butter Braids and Pastries have been a staple fundraiser of the Washington D.C. Trip for years. This year, the fifth and sixth graders will be selling LaBraid Butter Braids and Pastries from March 10-18.

There's a great selection this year:

LaBraid Butter Braids are $18 this year. You can find your favorites in the following flavors: Apple, Bavarian Creme, Blueberry and Cream Cheese, Cherry, Cinnamon, Four Cheese and Herb, Raspberry, and Strawberry and Cream Cheese.

Pastry Rolls are $18. You can purchase Caramel or Cinnamon Pastry Rolls.

For $18 you could delight in your favorite flavor of Cake Rolls: Carrot Cake, Chocolate Crème, Lemon Crème, Pumpkin, Red Velvet, or Strawberry Cheesecake.

Feeling salty instead of sweet? Try LaBraid’s Pretzels for $20. They have soft pretzels, pretzel bites, and a soft pretzel baking kit available for purchase this year.

See your favorite fifth or sixth grader between March 10th and 18th to order! Deliveries will be made on March 27th.

Presale Trash Bag orders will begin in May so get ready to stock up. If you have any questions please contact Eric Moster at emoster78@gmail.com or 317-432-7521.

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RaiseRight

• Out of Uniform Days - Spend at least $200 in RaiseRight purchases by the end of March. 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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From Roncalli

• Summer Sports Camp Registration Information - Registration begins March 1st. Link: athletics.roncalli.org/summer-sports-camps/

For more information, contact the Athletic Office at 317-788-4094 or email Regan Getz at rgetz@roncalli.org.

• Roncalli Extracurricular Summer Camps Are Here! Registration for Roncalli Extracurricular Summer Camps is now open! The Baking Camp for Grades 5-8 is already full, so do not delay in getting your students signed up! Register today at RHSSummer.givesmart.com.

• Roncalli Fall Cheer Tryouts - The callout meeting for parents and cheerleaders for the 2025 Football Season is Thursday, April 10 at 6:30 PM in the Roncalli Cafeteria. We HIGHLY encourage your participation if you plan on trying out!

Tryouts for all incoming freshmen football cheerleaders are Tuesday, April 29 from 4:00-6:00 PM AND Thursday, May 1 from 4:00-6:00 PM. You must be present for BOTH tryout dates! Direct any questions to Coach Engel at cheerleading@roncalli.org, and follow Roncalli Cheer on Instagram at @roncallicheer.

We will start our official day with a light breakfast and talks in our Student Life Center, where you will hear from Kevin Banich (Principal), Katie Hibner (Director of Campus Ministry), Michael Wantz (Assistant Principal for Student Life) and current Roncalli students. From there, you will get the opportunity to see some of our teachers in action. If you would like to join us on April 9, please email Allie Ross at aross@roncalli.org by Friday, April 4. We look forward to meeting you!

• Get Your Early Bird Tickets to ROAR: The Greatest Show on Earth- Join the show and get your early bird tickets to ROAR at https://ROAR25.givesmart.com. Ticket prices will increase after Monday, March 17

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School: 881-1300::::Fax: 885-5005::::Website: school.ol-g.org. To submit an item for the Eagle Flyer, e-mail to fice@ol-g.org. All items must be approved by the principal.

John Jester 3/6/25 John Jester 3/6/25

March 5, 2025

Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic School

The Our Lady of the Greenwood School community is devoted to serving the diverse body of Christ through sacrament, service, and academic excellence.

Eagle Flyer

March 5, 2025

School News

• Three Things Thursday - Thank you for your generous donations to St. Vincent de Paul last week. Almost $1200 was collected. So very much appreciated.

• There will be no Wednesday cookies during Lent, starting on Ash Wednesday (March 5).

• Ways to Make Morning Drop Off Easier and Safer - First of all, thank you for faithfully dropping off your children each and every morning! It's that time of year when we all need a refresher to make morning drop off easier and safer.

1. Do drive south along Mary's Lane towards the school.

2. Do allow your child(ren) to exit via the car's passenger side.

3. Do allow your older child(ren) to exit the car's passenger side at any point once your car is aligned with the school building.

4. Do pull up to the dumpster if you need to exit the car and unbuckle car seats or five-point harnesses.

5. Do enter through the main school entrance if you need to walk things into school.

6. Do take extra caution if you need to pass the car line on the left as you exit the southbound way.

If you have questions about the drop off, please contact Mr. Clady.

• Chess club for 2nd - 5th grades will conclude for the year in March and there will be no chess club meetings after spring break.

• Looking Ahead:

Thursday, March 20 - Spring Break begins at 3:00pm dismissal

Monday, March 31 - Classes resume

• Fish Fry Fridays are back again this year! OLG School Cafeteria 5pm-7pm

March 7th

March 14th

March 21st

March 28th

April 4th

April 11th

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PTO News

• In honor of the school play next week, there will be no March PTO Meeting.

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Athletic News

• NOTICE: Please do not park in the school lot near the kickball diamonds to allow for afte school practices. We would hate to dent your beautiful cars!

• TRACK (3rd - 8th Grade - Boys & Girls) - Last call! We combine with SSFC for track (register as a DUAL SCHOOL on the CYO website, using the SSFC School code 125SFCSININ, then select "switch schools" to find SSFC sports). Please email us for assistance at athletics@ol-g.org.

• RAFFLE TICKETS! One more week!! Winners are drawn 3/15/25! Get yours NOW!

Athletics Raffle Tickets

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=0c269406a9&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-a:r-7130710926036601342&view=att&disp=safe&realattid=f_m7arugcu0&zw

• Love CYO Sports? Volunteer Athletic Board Members are needed to make the magic happen. Please consider joining our team; email athletics@ol-g.org!

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Washington, DC News

There's a great selection this year:

LaBraud Butter Braids are $18 this year. You can find your favorites in the following flavors: Apple, Bavarian Creme, Blueberry and Cream Cheese, Cherry, Cinnamon, Four Cheese and Herb, Raspberry, and Strawberry and Cream Cheese.

Pastry Rolls are $18. You can purchase Caramel or Cinnamon Pastry Rolls.

For $18 you could delight in your favorite flavor of Cake Rolls: Carrot Cake, Chocolate Crème, Lemon Crème, Pumpkin, Red Velvet, or Strawberry Cheesecake.

Feeling salty instead of sweet? Try LaBraid’s Pretzels for $20. They have soft pretzels, pretzel bites, and a soft pretzel baking kit available for purchase this year.

See your favorite fifth or sixth grader between March 10th and 18th to order! Deliveries will be made on March 27th.

Presale Trash Bag orders will begin in May so get ready to stock up. If you have any questions please contact Eric Moster at emoster78@gmail.com or 317-432-7521.

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RaiseRight

• Need help getting started? Contact RaiseRight coordinator Eric Moster at emoster78@gmail.com or 317-432-7521

Enrollment Code 5LFDEF776L766

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From Roncalli

• Roncalli Spring Play-Tickets on Sale NOW for “Puffs” March 13, 14, and 15. Tickets can be purchased at roncalli.booktix.com. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for Roncalli students and children 14 years old and younger.

• Summer Sports Camp Registration Information - Registration begins March 1st. Link: athletics.roncalli.org/summer-sports-camps/

For more information, contact the Athletic Office at 317-788-4094 or email Regan Getz at rgetz@roncalli.org.

• 26th Annual RHS Athletics Cash Bash & Raffle presented by the Roncalli Athletic Booster Club, will be Saturday, March 1, 2025 at The Atrium. Doors open 6:30, Dinner served at 7:30, Raffle begins at 8:00. General admission of $125 includes 1 ticket, dinner for 2, drinks and raffle chances.

• Junior Royal Theatre 19th Annual Summer Camp Opens March 3

https://www.roncalli.org/arts/theatre/junior-royal-theatre-camp/

• Roncalli Wrestling Camp - Register at: https://roncallihs.store.rankone.com/Camp/List

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Community News

• Time Travelers’ History Camp - Each year the Johnson County Museum of History in Franklin, Indiana, hosts the Time Travelers' History Camp for students who have finished third or fourth grade in May of that year.

Please see the attached flyer here for all the details.

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School: 881-1300::::Fax: 885-5005::::Website: school.ol-g.org. To submit an item for the Eagle Flyer, e-mail to fice@ol-g.org. All items must be approved by the principal.

John Jester 2/26/25 John Jester 2/26/25

February 26, 2025

School News

• A Special Thanks to the OLG School Children from Hearts for Haiti - Our Lady of the Greenwood School held Penny Wars during Catholic Schools Week in late January to raise funds for OLG Hearts for Haiti, St. Vincent DePaul, and the OLG Food Pantry. The students raised over $5100, total, with each Ministry receiving $1,722.67 from the collection!! What a wonderful example of stewardship and helping those in need. Thank you to the children and their parents, and to the school teachers and administration. We appreciate you!

• Three Things Thursday is Thursday, February 27th. Students may come to school out of uniform this day (while adhering to the guidelines in the school handbook) in exchange for a donation to OLG’s St. Vincent de Paul ministry. SVDP is low on funds for assistance now due to increased need and is grateful for any donations.

• Chess club for 2nd - 5th grades will conclude for the year in March and there will be no chess club meetings after spring break.

• Riedman-Hunter Scholarship - Each year, the PTO awards three (3) $500 scholarships to graduating 8th graders who are planning to attend Roncalli High School. Application forms and criteria were handed out last week and are due no later than Thursday, March 20th. Additional applications can be found via all 8th graders' emails, as well as in Mrs. Davis' 8th Grade Google Classroom.

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PTO News

• Upcoming, we have Teacher's Appreciation week and Field Day in May - keep watching for ways to help!

• This current PTO group has been doing a great job surprising our staff with snacks, drinks, and treats in the teacher's lounge throughout the last few years. This week, we stocked the fridge with their favorite drinks! If your family would ever like to donate, feel free to reach out to PTO for help organizing! Email pto@ol-g.org!

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Athletic News

• Congratulations to our Lady Eagle Basketball Athletes - Everyone had exciting and challenging seasons! Good Luck in the playoffs! -- And an additional thanks to our 4th - 6th grade boy cheer squad (check out pics on facebook!) who supported our ladies the other week! We are so proud of all of our Eagles!

• RAFFLE TICKETS! Get yours NOW! We need to sell 200 tickets to reach our goal; your participation would be a blessing. Please email athletics@ol-g.org or your favorite athletic board member (Moster, Megregian, Summers, Denk, Williams, Vislay, Mahin, VanBree) to purchase. See the attached flyer here for more details! License 002104.

Athletics Raffle Tickets

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=0c269406a9&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-a:r-7130710926036601342&view=att&disp=safe&realattid=f_m7arugcu0&zw

• Love CYO Sports? These are excellent opportunities for new athletes to try out sports with their friends; however, they can't happen without you! Volunteer Athletic Board Members are needed to make the magic happen. Please consider joining our team; email athletics@ol-g.org to he

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Washington, DC News

Presale Trash Bag orders will begin in May so get ready to stock up. If you have any questions please contact Eric Moster at emoster78@gmail.com or 317-432-7521.

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RaiseRight

• Limited Time Travel Bonuses - Now through March 2nd. Book your travel online through RaiseRight and take advantage of extra-special earnings.

• The first Raise Days of 2025 is this week. February 27th and 28th you can earn BIG with 100+ bonuses. Gear up for spring with two days of major bonuses on eGift cards and reloaded gift cards. Get a sneak peak today of all brands on bonus—only on the RaiseRight mobile app.

• Out of Uniform Days - Spend at least $200 in RaiseRight purchases by the end of January. 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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From Roncalli

• Summer Sports Camp Registration Information - Registration begins March 1st. Link: athletics.roncalli.org/summer-sports-camps/

For more information, contact the Athletic Office at 317-788-4094 or email Regan Getz at rgetz@roncalli.org.

• Junior Royal Theatre 19th Annual Summer Camp Opens March 3

https://www.roncalli.org/arts/theatre/junior-royal-theatre-camp/

• Roncalli Wrestling Camp - Register at: https://roncallihs.store.rankone.com/Camp/List

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Community News

• Bradford Woods Overnight and Day Camp - Experience the outdoors at our week-long residential and day camps for ages 9-14. Spring Break week of March 23, Summer week of June 28, Summer week of July 13. Why Choose Bradford Woods Camp?

Experienced Staff: Our team of trained professionals is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment.
Exciting Activities: From hiking and swimming to arts and crafts, there's something for everyone.
Life Skills: Campers will develop independence, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Registration Information:

How to Register: Visit our website at https://bradfordwoods.iu.edu/Events/bradfordwoodscampsessions/campsessions/index.html.

Do not miss this incredible opportunity for your students to make new friends, explore the great outdoors, and create lasting memories. We look forward to welcoming your family to Bradford Woods!

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School: 881-1300::::Fax: 885-5005::::Website: school.ol-g.org. To submit an item for the Eagle Flyer, e-mail to fice@ol-g.org. All items must be approved by the principal.

John Jester 2/19/25 John Jester 2/19/25

February 19, 2025

School News

• Purse BINGO - Donations Needed - Please consider purchasing a designer purse or suitable items for basket raffles for our Designer Purse BINGO (License #002041) which is Wednesday., April 30, 2025. Contact Jan McManus at 463-277-2030 or jmcmanus@ol-g.org if you have a new item you would like to donate. She will make arrangements with you to get the item(s).

• Looking Ahead at the Calendar -

Friday, 3/21 - Sunday, 3/30 - no school for Spring Break

Friday, 4/18 - dismissal at 11:45 am for Good Friday observance, lunch served

Monday, 4/21 - no school Easter Monday

Monday, 5/26 - no school for Memorial Day

Thursday, 5/29 - last student day, dismissal at 11:45 am, lunch served

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Athletic News

• TRACK (3rd - 8th Grade - Boys & Girls) - It's not too late to register for Track! We combine with SSFC for track (register as a DUAL SCHOOL on the CYO website, using the SSFC School code 125SFCSININ). Please email us for assistance at athletics@ol-g.org.

• SUPPORT OUR ATHLETES! We are officially selling $20 raffle tickets to raise funds to keep OLG sports in action. Please email athletics@ol-g.org or your favorite athletic board member (Moster, Megregian, Summers, Denk, Williams, Vislay, Mahin, VanBree) to purchase. See the attached flyer here for more details! License 002104.

Athletics Raffle Tickets

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=0c269406a9&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-a:r-7130710926036601342&view=att&disp=safe&realattid=f_m7arugcu0&zw

• Join the OLG Athletics Ministry! Several of our current athletic board members are looking to retire; we need your help to keep the Eagle Teams going! Please prayerfully consider joining the team! We meet once a month on a Sunday evening. We help get families registered, host home games, maintain equipment for practices, and communicate with CYO to get teams entered. If you are interested, please email athletics@ol-g.org or your favorite current board member!

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RaiseRight

• Out of Uniform Days - Spend at least $200 in RaiseRight purchases by the end of January. 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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From Roncalli

• Junior Royal Theatre 19th Annual Summer Camp Opens March 3

https://www.roncalli.org/arts/theatre/junior-royal-theatre-camp/

• Roncalli Wrestling Camp - Register at: https://roncallihs.store.rankone.com/Camp/List

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School: 881-1300::::Fax: 885-5005::::Website: school.ol-g.org. To submit an item for the Eagle Flyer, e-mail to fice@ol-g.org. All items must be approved by the principal.

John Jester 2/12/25 John Jester 2/12/25

February 12, 2025

Our Lady of the Greenwood School

The Our Lady of the Greenwood School community is devoted to serving the diverse body of Christ through sacrament, service, and academic excellence.

Eagle Flyer

February 12, 2025

School News

• OLG Spirit Day is Thursday, February 13th. Students may wear an OLG shirt, t-shirt, sweatshirt, or sports jersey with uniform pants, or plaids this day, while adhering to the guidelines in the school handbook.

• Friday, February 14 - Snow Make-Up E-Learning/Packet Day - We will NOT be at school in person. Teachers will set up e-learning or send packets home with students and will be available for a set time during the day. Teachers will communicate their plans with their homerooms as the time arrives.

• Monday, February 17 - No School - Presidents’ Day.

• OLG Friendship Grams- DUE TODAY!

Send someone you care about a Valentine's Day Friendship Gram!

Each Gram costs $1 and comes with a heart sucker OR sticker (please circle).

All grams and money are due to the office by Wednesday, February 12th.

Grams will be delivered to on Thursday, February 13th.

Thank you for supporting the 2026 Washington DC Fund!

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidance for Parents and Families - Indiana’s AI Guidance for Parents and Families is now available. This series of short videos supports parents with key AI topics, including AI literacy and AI security. You can share this resource with parents and families via this link or flyer. Contact IDOE’s Office of Digital Learning with any questions.

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PTO News

• Meeting tonight! 5pm at Puerto Vallarta (Greenwood) - Feel welcome to join us! RSVP to Brian at bsims17@yahoo.com so we save you a seat! Next up is Teacher's Appreciation Week in May - come share your ideas.

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Athletic News

• TRACK (3rd - 8th Grade - Boys & Girls) - Be ready to RUN! We combine with SSFC for track to accommodate all the different events. You will have to register as a DUAL SCHOOL on the CYO website (SSFC School code is 125SFCSININ). Please email us for assistance at athletics@ol-g.org. Practices will start in late February / March as weather clears!

• Athletics Annual Fundraiser! Raffle Tickets should be available tomorrow! Email athletics@ol-g.org or your favorite athletic board member (Moster, Megregian, Summers, Denk, Williams, Vislay, Mahin, VanBree) to purchase. We also plan to sell after Masses on 3/8/25 and 3/9/25. For $20 per ticket, you have a chance to win $200! Everytime we sell 100 tickets, a new winner will be drawn (from all tickets sold). Winners are drawn 3/15/25, and will be announced the next week in the Eagle Flyer and Parish notifications. License 002104.

Our annual "tailgate" party is being moved to the fall, on August 9th, along with a new Sports Trivia Adult Event!

** NOTE: Your registration costs barely cover the CYO fees, let alone the equipment, jerseys, and gym rental. Please consider buying a raffle ticket to help support our athletes! We need to sell 300 tickets to get to $5,400, which is still only a portion of the $10,000 needed to maintain our athletics ministry. If you enjoy having home games and playing as an Eagle (because we are the coolest!), please participate! Also, all of our coaches and board members are volunteering their time. Your donations go 100% to cover CYO team registration fees and equipment needs.

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RaiseRight

• Need help getting started? Contact RaiseRight coordinator Eric Moster at emoster78@gmail.com or 317-432-7521

Enrollment Code 5LFDEF776L766

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From Roncalli

• Junior Royal Theatre 19th Annual Summer Camp Opens March 3

https://www.roncalli.org/arts/theatre/junior-royal-theatre-camp/

• Roncalli Wrestling Camp - Register at: https://roncallihs.store.rankone.com/Camp/List

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School: 881-1300::::Fax: 885-5005::::Website: school.ol-g.org. To submit an item for the Eagle Flyer, e-mail to fice@ol-g.org. All items must be approved by the principal.

John Jester 2/5/25 John Jester 2/5/25

February 5, 2025

School News

• Monday, February 17 - No School - Presidents’ Day.

• Parents’ Night Out has been cancelled.

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PTO News

• Valentine's Day Parties (K - 5th) are scheduled. Please make sure to check your email in case your Room Parent needs help with supplies or volunteers!

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Athletic News

• SOCCER (5th - 8th Grade - Boys & Girls) - If you plan on playing, you MUST be at our Call-Out on Monday 2/10 to reserve a spot on our teams. If you are not there (or registered), we can not guarantee that there will be space for your athlete. Register at www.cyoarchindy.org - or email athletics@ol-g.org for help!

5th / 6th Grade Boys & Girls: Monday, 5:00 - 5:45. NO CLEATS.

7th / 8th Grade Boys & Girls: Monday, 5:45 - 6:30. NO CLEATS.

• TRACK (3rd - 8th Grade - Boys & Girls) - Be ready to RUN! We combine with SSFC for track to accommodate all the different events. You will have to register as a DUAL SCHOOL on the CYO website (SSFC School code is 125SFCSIN-IN). Please email us for assistance at athletics@ol-g.org. Practices will start in late February / March as weather clears!

• SPRING KICKBALL -

3rd / 4th grade Girls, please come to the MANDATORY evals on Monday, 2/10 from 6:30 - 7:30. If you cannot attend, you must email Rachel Summers at rachelanne918@hotmail.com. If you do not reach out, we cannot guarantee a spot on a team. Please register NOW at www.cyoarchindy.org. Email athletics@ol-g.org if you need help!

5th - 8th graders, if you are interested in playing, you MUST email Rachel Summers at rachelanne918@hotmail.com. We do not expect to have an OLG team, but we can help find you a spot at a neighbor-parish!

• Athletics Annual Fundraiser! Raffle Tickets are being prepared (only $20 each this year!). They will be available for purchase soon! ... Our annual "tailgate" party is being moved to the fall, on August 9th, along with a new Sports Trivia Adult Event! Stay tuned! License 002104.

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RaiseRight

• Need help getting started? Contact RaiseRight coordinator Eric Moster at emoster78@gmail.com or 317-432-7521

Enrollment Code 5LFDEF776L766

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From Roncalli

• Junior Royal Theatre 19th Annual Summer Camp will be The Little Mermaid. Camp dates are June 2-26 9:00am-12:00 noon or July 7-25 8:30am-12:30pm. Open to all students who have just completed 2-8th grades. Cost is $250 per participant with a $50 discount for each additional sibling. Registration opens March 3. Registration Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kRo6mCZqtBOeDyJcjBFitHhIieWTWxF5/view?usp=sharing

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School: 881-1300::::Fax: 885-5005::::Website: school.ol-g.org. To submit an item for the Eagle Flyer, e-mail to fice@ol-g.org. All items must be approved by the principal.

John Jester 1/29/25 John Jester 1/29/25

January 29, 2025

School News

• OLG Open House - Please join us on Thursday, January 30 from 5:30-7:00pm for our Open House.

• The CSW Out of Uniform Days:

Guidelines - no pajama pants;

no ripped pants/jeans;
no shorts

only gym shoe/sneaker footwear

Thursday, 1/30 - Dress like a minion or school uniform

Friday, 1/31 - Formal Day or School Uniform

• Catholic Schools' Week Service Projects -

Monday, 1/27 through Friday, 1/31 - Penny Wars to benefit Hearts for Haiti, St. Vincent de Paul Society, and the OLG Food Pantry.

• 2025-2026 School Year Re-Registration - Re-enrollment paperwork for the 2025-26 school year has been sent home. Please review, complete, and return to the school office to secure your student’s spot for next year before Open Registration begins February 1st. Please contact the school office if you have questions. Thank you!

• Tuition, Vouchers, and More - Tuition rates for the 2025-2026 school year have not yet been determined. Typically the rates are determined in the springtime once we have everyone's re-registration and new registrations. Then we can set the budget accordingly.

As for Choice Scholarships, commonly known as tuition vouchers, the Indiana General Assembly is determining whether or not to support universal vouchers. If this piece of legislation goes into law, then every K through grade 12 family would qualify for vouchers. The decision should come sometime in March.

You can go ahead and submit your 2024 tax return now, or you can wait and see what happens. We are unsure of what - if any - documentation will be necessary.

We will share updates as we get them. In the meantime, you can reach out to your representative and express your support of universal vouchers if you believe this is the right approach.

• Parents’ Night Out will be Friday, February 14th from 6-9pm in the OLG Gym/Cafeteria. Drop off your child(ren) for a night of activities and fun! Cost is $30 for 1 child and $10 per additional child). Snack and water will be provided. Please see the attached flyer and scan the QR code to RSVP.

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PTO NEWS

• We look forward to seeing you at OLG's Open House on January 30th! Come and ask about our events and sign-up to help plan Teachers Appreciation Week (May) and our other events!

• Room Parents: Please check with your teachers for Valentine's Day Classroom Parties! Let us know if you need help :) pto@ol-g.org

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ATHLETIC NEWS

• Good Luck to our girl's basketball teams starting games this week - Soar Eagles!

• SOCCER (5th - 8th Grade - Boys & Girls): Evals are being scheduled for the 2nd week of February. Mark your calendars - chat with your friends! Games start immediately after spring break, ending in late April (maybe a week in May). NOTE: our home field is at SSFC, where the majority of practices are also held.

• TRACK (3rd - 8th Grade - Boys & Girls): Be ready to RUN! We combine with SSFC for track to accommodate all the different events. You will have to register as a DUAL SCHOOL on the CYO website. Please email us for assistance at athletics@ol-g.org. Practices will start in late February / March as weather clears!

• SPRING KICKBALL (4th - 8th GIRLS): We will be scheduling a call-out date to see if there's enough interest for teams. Please start chatting with your friends! Games will start after Spring Break, finishing in late April (maybe a week in May).

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RaiseRight

• Need help getting started? Contact RaiseRight coordinator Eric Moster at emoster78@gmail.com or 317-432-7521

Enrollment Code 5LFDEF776L766

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From Roncalli

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Community News

• Johnson Memorial Hospital Immunization Clinic February 18 - Please see the attached flyer here for more information.

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School: 881-1300::::Fax: 885-5005::::Website: school.ol-g.org. To submit an item for the Eagle Flyer, e-mail to fice@ol-g.org. All items must be approved by the principal.

John Jester 1/23/25 John Jester 1/23/25

January 22, 2025

School News

• Why Is OLG School Open When All Others Aren't? Because OLG School does not rely on bus transportation, we can remain open at normal hours on these frosty days. When the road conditions are hazardous, then Mr. Clady makes the decision to start school later or to close for the day.

• Catholic Schools Week begins this Sunday. Packets have been sent home with all students with all the details for the week. Lots of activities and opportunities!

• The CSW Out of Uniform Days:

Guidelines - no pajama pants;

no ripped pants/jeans;
no shorts

only gym shoe/sneaker footwear

Monday, 1/27 - Farmer or Community Helper or School Uniform

Tuesday, 1/28 - OLG Family Colors or School Uniform

Wednesday, 1/29 - Your family’s cultural attire or favorite sport’s team shirt and appropriate pants (see above)

Thursday, 1/30 - Dress like a minion or school uniform

Friday, 1/31 - Formal Day or School Uniform

• Catholic Schools' Week Service Projects -

Monday, 1/27 through Friday, 1/31 - Penny Wars to benefit Hearts for Haiti, St. Vincent de Paul Society, and OLG Food Pantry

Monday, 1/27 - Accepting donations for the Humane Society of Johnson County (pre-school through Grade 4)

- Blanket Making for Birthright (Grades 5 through 8)

• Formal Lunch Sign Up - You are cordially invited to help serve our students at our Fourth Annual Formal Lunch on Friday, 1/31/2025. Sign up by visiting Formal Lunch Sign Up. It's quite the fancy affair! Contact Jan McManus at jmcmanus@ol-g.org for more details.

• 2025-2026 School Year Re-Registration - January marks the beginning of our school's re-enrollment process. Current OLG School families have received re-enrollment paperwork…one packet per family. The deadline for this simple process is January 31st to hold your spot. After that time, open enrollment begins. If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 317-881-1300 or office@ol-g.org.

You can go ahead and submit your 2024 tax return now, or you can wait and see what happens. We are unsure of what - if any - documentation will be necessary.

We will share updates as we get them. In the meantime, you can reach out to your representative and express your support of universal vouchers if you believe this is the right approach.

• OLG Trivia Night -

Saturday, January 25, 2025…Doors open at 6:30 p.m…Trivia at 7:15 p.m…OLG PLC… Tables of 8-10. Cost is $25.00 per person (pay at the door) which includes food, drinks and fun. Contact Ryan by email, text or call: ryan@samuelsonins.com, 317-777-4454

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PTO NEWS

• We look forward to seeing you at OLG's Open House on January 30th! Come and ask about our events and sign-up to help plan Teachers Appreciation Week (May) and our other events!

• Room Parents: Please check with your teachers for Valentine's Day Classroom Parties! Let us know if you need help :) pto@ol-g.org

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ATHLETIC NEWS

• BOYS VOLLEYBALL (4th - 8th Grade): EVALS will be on Monday, January 27th.

4th Grade Boys: 5:00-5:30 for a quick verification that we can fill a team!

5th - 8th: 5:30-6:30pm

Knee pads are NOT required for evals.

If you have any interest in playing, please attend to help us form teams! The games usually start in March - April, overlapping with CYO Soccer / Track and other spring sports. Email athletics@ol-g.org if you need help or have questions! We will open up registration once it is confirmed that we have enough players for teams -- we don't want families to pay and then have to issue refunds.

• Good Luck to our girl's basketball teams starting games next week - Soar Eagles!

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RaiseRight

• Happy New Year! Start a new habit to earn money for OLG - Curious about earning with RaiseRight? Earn $1,000 or more every year simply by paying for everyday expenses with RaiseRight gift card fundraising or online shopping. Up to 20% of every purchase from RaiseRight goes toward your tuition, child care or lunch fees. Calculate your earnings here.

• 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

• Free Throw Championship - Knights of Columbus Council #6138 is sponsoring the Free Throw Championship for boys and girls ages 9 to 14 to provide an athletic outlet and encourage the values of sportsmanship and healthy competition. Kids compete within their own gender and age, and progress from local level to district, regional and state/province competition.

Location: Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish Life Center (Gymnasium)

Date: Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025

Time: Noon to 2:30 p.m.

Contact: Alan Inkenbrandt at alinken@gmail.com

Registration is from noon to 1 p.m. EST; competition starts at 1 p.m.

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From Roncalli

• Volunteers and Donations Needed for ROAR 2025: The Greatest Show on Earth! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers for this year's ROAR planning committee. We are also seeking items for our auctions (vacation rentals, tickets to local sporting events, behind-the-scenes experiences, home improvement services, gift cards, etc.). Your donation to our silent and live auctions is tax-deductible. If you can help email Brandi Young, director of alumni relations and special events, at byoung@roncalli.org.

ROAR is our premier annual fundraiser that supports our annual fund projects including tuition assistance, faculty and staff enrichment and school improvements. The night consists of food, drinks, silent and live auctions, raffles, live entertainment and so much more. We hope you can join us on Saturday, April 26, 2025! Go to https://ROAR25.givesmart.com to keep up to date on this year's e

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School: 881-1300::::Fax: 885-5005::::Website: school.ol-g.org. To submit an item for the Eagle Flyer, e-mail to fice@ol-g.org. All items must be approved by the principal.

John Jester 1/15/25 John Jester 1/15/25

January 15, 2025

School News

• Snow Make-Up E-Learning/Packet Days - will be Friday, January 17 and Friday, February 14. We will not be at school in person these two days. Teachers will set up e-learning or send packets home with students beforehand and will be available for a set time during these days. Teachers will communicate their plans with their homerooms as the time arrives.

• 2025-2026 School Year Re-Registration - January marks the beginning of our school's re-enrollment process. On January 15th, each current OLG School family will receive re-enrollment paperwork…one packet per family. The deadline for this simple process is January 31st to hold your spot. After that time, open enrollment begins.

• Cereal Boxes - In anticipation of the 100th day of school (January 23rd, 2025), the second grade is collecting cereal boxes for a presentation extraordinare that day! We need full and unopened cereal boxes to make our 100th day domino line. All cereal boxes that are brought in will be donated to the OLG food pantry when we are done. We ask that you bring in the boxes by Thursday, January 23rd. Thank you from the 2nd Grade Team!

• Second Quarter Report Cards Now Available for K through Grade 8 - Login to your PowerSchool account to access your student's report card.Forgot your login? Need to set up your account? Email Jan McManus at jmcmanus@ol-g.org or John Jester at jjester@ol-g.org for assistance.

• Sign Up to Receive Text Messages - If you would like to receive SMS messages from Our Lady of the Greenwood School, please text Y to 67587. Of course, standard message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier or cellular plan. We will only send SMS messages for important things such as school closures, school delays, or other timely events. Your cell phone number must be in our PowerSchool database in order for this to work. If you are unsure about the correct phone number, please reach out to Mrs. McManus at jmcmanus@ol-g.org.

• Help Spread the Word - Final Call - Families who live in the 46217, 46227, 46237, 46143, and 46184 areas, would you please consider placing a NOW ENROLLING sign in your yards? Our students come from 20 different zip codes, but the aforementioned five areas have the largest draws. Just by completing this easy form https://forms.gle/sfN6fAPe22zBTuYr9, you can have a yard sign placed in your yard in the middle of January! How about THAT?! Be special! Be unique! Be one of the 40 yards to receive a sign!

• Fourth Annual Formal Lunch - On Friday, January 31st, our students will experience the fourth annual Formal Lunch in their honor. The kids come dressed in their best, and the adults serve them! It's a splendid occasion! Please, if you are available to help serve, you can use this Formal Lunch link or directly contact Jan McManus at jmcmanus@ol-g.org.

• OLG Trivia Night -

Saturday, January 25, 2025…Doors open at 6:30 p.m…Trivia at 7:15 p.m…OLG PLC

If you are hip to meeting friends, having fun, and supporting a great cause, you’re in luck! Even if you’re not great at trivia, that’s okay…… Tables of 8-10 friends (old or brand new) answer questions as a team. No pressure… no one’s put on the spot. There are 10 categories with 10 questions per category. Cost is $25.00 per person which includes food, drinks and fun. No outside alcohol, please. Come with a team or join a team and make new friends. Please register early so we know how many to expect!

Contact Ryan by email, text or call: ryan@samuelsonins.com, 317-777-4454

To register a team, we need the names of the 8 - 10 people on your team. Include Team Contact and their phone or email. If you want to be added to a team, let Ryan know when registering.

Pay with cash or check at the door! All Proceeds Benefit the OLG Hearts for Haiti Ministry, supporting St. Georges Parish in the northwest Haitian village of Bassin-Bleu.

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PTO NEWS

• We look forward to seeing you at OLG's Open House on January 30th! Come and ask about our events and sign-up to help plan Teachers Appreciation Week (May) and our other events!

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ATHLETIC NEWS

• Good Luck to our boy basketball players who start play-offs next week! And a HUGE Thank You to our lady cheerleaders for their amazing EAGLE SPIRIT!

• Boys Volleyball (4th - 8th Grade) - EVALS will be on Monday, January 27th (times to be announced). If you have any interest in playing, please attend to help us form teams and find coaches! The games usually start in March - April, overlapping with CYO Soccer / Track and other spring sports. Email athletics@ol-g.org if you need help or have questions!

• 6th and 7th Grade Boys - Roncalli is offering a summer football program! Please check out the attached link for information.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd53lBCbMB02fH9LLqylis0fCMnY8gqMPzOyqiznr2BJxyq7w/viewform

• 8th Graders- for Fall Sport Athletes - you should be researching your future highschool for pre-season work out and registration opportunities. Several are starting meetings in the spring (March).

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RaiseRight

• 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

Location: Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish Life Center (Gymnasium)

Date: Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025

Time: Noon to 2:30 p.m.

Contact: Alan Inkenbrandt at alinken@gmail.com

Registration is from noon to 1 p.m. EST; competition starts at 1 p.m.

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From Roncalli

• Second Semester Shadowing at Roncalli - Shadowing is still available for 8th graders through April 29, 2025! If you have not yet scheduled a visit for your future Royal, please reach out to director of admissions & marketing

Allie Ross R'04 at aross@roncalli.org.

• Save the Date for ROAR 2025: The Greatest Show on Earth! ROAR is our premier annual fundraiser that supports our annual fund projects including tuition assistance, faculty and staff enrichment and school improvements. The night consists of food, drinks, silent and live auctions, raffles, live entertainment and so much more. We hope you can join us on Saturday, April 26, 2025! Go to https://ROAR25.givesmart.com to keep up to date on this year's event. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers for our planning committee. If you can help email Brandi Young, director of alumni relations and special events, at byoung@roncalli.org.

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School: 881-1300::::Fax: 885-5005::::Website: school.ol-g.org. To submit an item for the Eagle Flyer, e-mail to fice@ol-g.org. All items must be approved by the principal.

John Jester 1/8/25 John Jester 1/8/25

January 8, 2025

School News

• Snow Make-Up E-Learning/Packet Days - will be Friday, January 17 and Friday, February 14. We will NOT be at school in person these two days. Teachers will set up e-learning or send packets home with students beforehand and will be available for a set time during these days. Teachers will communicate their plans with their homerooms as the time arrives.

• In the event of a 2 hour school delay, Preschool 3 year old class will begin at 10:15 am.

Dismissal will be at 12:15 for half day students. PreK classes will begin the school day with the 2 hour delay. Half day dismissal will be at 11:15. Morning Care will begin at 8:45 am on delay days.

• Help Spread the Word - Families who live in the 46217, 46227, 46237, 46143, and 46184 areas, would you please consider placing a NOW ENROLLING sign in your yards?

Our students come from 20 different zip codes, but the aforementioned five areas have the largest draws. Just by completing this easy form https://forms.gle/sfN6fAPe22zBTuYr9, you can have a yard sign placed in your yard in the middle of January! How about THAT?! Be special! Be unique! Be one of the 40 yards to receive a sign! Sign up now!

• On Friday, January 31st, our students will experience the fourth annual Formal Lunch in their honor. The kids come dressed in their best, and the adults serve them! It's a splendid occasion!

Please, if you are available to help serve, you can use this Formal Lunch link or directly contact Jan McManus at jmcmanus@ol-g.org.

• OLG Trivia Night -

Saturday, January 25, 2025…Doors open at 6:30 p.m…Trivia at 7:15 p.m…OLG PLC

Contact Ryan by email, text or call: ryan@samuelsonins.com, 317-777-4454

To register a team, we need the names of the 8 - 10 people on your team. Include Team Contact and their phone or email. If you want to be added to a team, let Ryan know when registering.

Pay with cash or check at the door! All Proceeds Benefit the OLG Hearts for Haiti Ministry, supporting St. Georges Parish in the northwest Haitian village of Bassin-Bleu.

2025-2026 School Year Re-Registration - Re-registration for the upcoming school year is coming soon! January 2025 marks the beginning of re-registration. You will receive paperwork the week of January 13th to complete and return. Because open registration launches on February 1, 2025, you will need to return your re-registration paperwork in January to hold your spot.

• Every Student, Every Day - Attendance Matters "In Indiana, a student is considered chronically absent after missing 10 percent or more of school days. This includes both excused and unexcused absences. Chronic absenteeism and habitual truancy are important predictors of school performance, including high school graduation." IN Dept of Education Chronic Absenteeism

OLG Attendance Summary

Wed., 12/11: 94% present, 5 tardy

Thu., 12/12: 96% present, 15 tardy

Fri., 12/13: 95% present, 5 tardy

Mon., 12/16: 96% present, 8 tardy

Tue., 12/17: 96% present, 9 tardy

Please contact Jan McManus at jmcmanus@ol-g.org or Kent Clady at kclady@ol-g.org with your questions or concerns.

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RaiseRight

• 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

Location: Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish Life Center (Gymnasium)

Date: Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025

Time: Noon to 2:30 p.m.

Contact: Alan Inkenbrandt at alinken@gmail.com

Registration is from noon to 1 p.m. EST; competition starts at 1 p.m.

• Greenwood Parks and Recreation January Newsletter: https://www.greenwood.in.gov/egov/documents/1735604260_65847.pdf

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From Roncalli

Allie Ross R'04 at aross@roncalli.org.

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School: 881-1300::::Fax: 885-5005::::Website: school.ol-g.org. To submit an item for the Eagle Flyer, e-mail to ffice@ol-g.org. All items must be approved by the principal.

John Jester 12/19/24 John Jester 12/19/24

December 18, 2024

Eagle Flyer

December 18, 2024

From Mr. Clady

As we come ever closer to the holy day of Christmas, may we be reminded of God's great love for us and our love for each other as we welcome Jesus...Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Let's look for the gift of Bethlehem's stillness for our families and those that we love. Please take the time to see Christmas through the eyes of your favorite young person! Sending my prayers for all to be safe.

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School News

• Christmas Break begins at 3:00 dismissal on Friday, December 20th. Classes resume on Monday, January 6th, 2025.

• No study group on Thursday 12/19 for middle school.

• Christmas Eve Youth Choir Grades 2 through 5 - The 4pm Christmas Eve Mass on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 will include the Children's Choir.

Rehearsals Saturday, December 21 from 1pm

Please enroll by sending an email to: jeffhavens@olgreenwood.org

WE HOPE TO HAVE A LARGE CHOIR!!!!

In an effort to improve our own school's attendance, we will let parents know when a student's absences or tardies approach and/or fall into the chronic range.

Here are some ways you can help your child get to school every day and on time.

- Encourage your child to get out of the car and walk down the sidewalk to the cafeteria when the car line is long.

- Drop off at school before the big rush. Morning care is free after 7:25 am. Your child can get some breakfast, chat with friends, and come into the classroom without being rushed and rattled.

- If your child is in need of assistance getting out of the car, pull down to the dumpster area in order to keep the car line moving.

- If your young one is pitching a fit about coming to school, call the office and ask for assistance. Believe us when we say that the tantrum stops as soon as you drive off!

OLG Attendance Summary

Wed., 12/11: 94% present, 5 tardy

Thu., 12/12: 96% present, 15 tardy

Fri., 12/13: 95% present, 5 tardy

Mon., 12/16: 96% present, 8 tardy

Tue., 12/17: 96% present, 9 tardy

Please contact Jan McManus at jmcmanus@ol-g.org or Kent Clady at kclady@ol-g.org with your questions or concerns.

• In the event of a 2 hour school delay, Preschool 3 year old class will begin at 10:15 am.

Dismissal will be at 12:15 for half day students. PreK classes will begin the school with the 2 hour delay. Half day dismissal will be at 11:15. Morning Care will begin at 8:45 am on delay days.

• Sign up for SMS message - If you would like to receive SMS messages from Our Lady of the Greenwood School and are not already signed up, please text Y to 67587. Of course, standard message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier or cellular plan. We will only send SMS messages for important things such as school closures, school delays, or other timely events. Your cell phone number must be in our PowerSchool database in order for this to work. If you are unsure about the correct phone number, please reach out to Jan McManus jmcmanus@ol-g.org.

• Christmas Collecting - Don’t forget to save the tabs from your holiday pop cans. Send them to school after the break!

• Purse BINGO - Donations Needed - As you shop during - and after - the holidays and find great deals, please consider purchasing a designer purse or suitable items for basket raffles for our Designer Purse BINGO (License #002041) which is Wednesday., April 30, 2025.

Contact Jan McManus at 463-277-2030 or jmcmanus@ol-g.org if you have a new item you would like to donate. She will make arrangements with you to get the item(s).

• Trivia Night…Save the Date! Trivia Night will be January 25th, 2025. More details to come. You can register by contacting Ryan Samuelson at ryan.samuelson@sbcglobal.net

• 2025-2026 School Year Re-Registration - Re-registration for the upcoming school year is coming soon! January 2025 marks the beginning of re-registration. You will receive paperwork the week of January 13th to complete and return. Because open registration launches on February 1, 2025, you will need to return your re-registration paperwork in January to hold your spot.

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PTO

• 5th Graders - A new club "Helping Hands" will be starting next quarter! We will get an information sheet sent home next week.

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Athletics athletics@ol-g.org

• Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

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RaiseRight

• 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

• All Are Welcome to OLG Parish's Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Liturgies! Here are the dates and times. Families are ALWAYS welcome to attend any OLG Parish event!

Tuesday, December 24th

4:00 pm mass - with the Youth Choir

7:00 pm mass - with Brass Ensemble

12:00 am Midnight Mass - with Chamber Choir

Wednesday, December 25th

8:00 am mass

10:00 am mass

12:30 pm mass - en Espanol

5:00 pm mass

• Me ou gen yon Nwèl trè Benediksyon! Haitian Creole for ‘May you have a very Blessed

Christmas’! From all of us in the OLG Hearts for Haiti Ministry, we pray that you have a very blessed and joyful Christmas. As we all celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ in impoverished conditions, let us remember and pray for our brothers and sisters living with great faith in our hemisphere’s poorest country. May God bless Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish,

and may God bless St. Georges Parish in Bassin-Bleu, Haiti.

• Consecration to the Holy Family - Knights of Columbus Council #6138 is sponsoring the Consecration to the Holy Family on Sunday, Dec. 29, on the Feast of the Holy Family. We invite each family to consecrate themselves to the ideal model of familial love set by Jesus, Mary and Joseph. The Mass celebrants will lead a Consecration to the Holy Family prayer at the end of Masses. Prayer cards and instructions will be distributed at all Masses on the weekend prior so that families may prepare. We will have a small reception in Madonna Hall (light refreshments and simple games) following each Mass.

For more information, contact Alan Inkenbrandt, alinken@gmail.com, Knights of Columbus Council #6138.

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From Roncalli

Allie Ross R'04 at aross@roncalli.org.

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School: 881-1300::::Fax: 885-5005::::Website: school.ol-g.org. To submit an item for the Eagle Flyer, e-mail to ffice@ol-g.org. All items must be approved by the principal.

John Jester 12/13/24 John Jester 12/13/24

December 11, 2024

School News

• OLG Spirit Day is Thursday, December 12th. Students may wear an OLG shirt, t-shirt, sweatshirt, or sports jersey with uniform pants, or plaids this day, while adhering to the guidelines in the school handbook.

• Christmas Program - Please join us on Tuesday, December 17th in Madonna Hall for our Christmas Program.

1:30 pm - K-3 program, 6-7 Choir, and 8th grade Handbells

6:00 pm - K-3 Program

7:00 pm - 6-7 Choir, 8th grade handbells, 5-8 Band

• OLG Christmas Grams - Send some holiday cheer to your child, a teacher or an OLG friend! Each Gram is $1. Proceeds support DC Fund. See attached document here for information/messages. Orders due to the office by next Tuesday, Dec 17th!

• Christmas Tree Ornament - Our school's Christmas tree needs YOU!

Please share an ornament to represent your family on the OLG tree. Write your name on it so we can get it back to you at the season's end.

• Christmas Break begins at 3:00 dismissal on Friday, December 20th. Classes resume on Monday, January 6th, 2025.

Contact Jan McManus at 463-277-2030 or jmcmanus@ol-g.org if you have a new item you would like to donate. She will make arrangements with you to get the item(s).

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PTO

• Meeting THURSDAY (12/12/24) at Puerto Vallarta at 5pm for a Christmas gathering and some brainstorming for 2025 events coming up! Please email pto@ol-g.org to reserve a spot to join us (or just show up!).

• THANK YOU to Jeanne-Marie and Denise for hosting another wonderful Middleschool Christmas Dance last week. Thanks to the teams of parents that helped! Because of you, the kids had a blast!

• Spirit Wear Shirts - Most sizes in-stock are adult sizes for Grandparent gifts or just your student's Favorite Fan! Email the office at office@ol-gorg for help ($10 shirts!).

• 5th Graders - A new club "Helping Hands" will be starting next quarter! We will get an information sheet sent home next week.

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Athletics athletics@ol-g.org

• Good luck to our Boys Basketball teams who have started competing! Play hard gentlemen!

• In mid January, we will be opening registrations for Spring Sports (co-ed soccer 5th-8th, boys volleyball 4th-8th, track 3rd-8th, girls kickball 4th-8th). Start discussing what sport you want to play!

• HOLIDAY SALE - Check out our flyer for Sippy Cups! Prices have been reduced. These make great holiday gifts (especially if filled with goodies!). OLG Cup Flyer.

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RaiseRight

• The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide is here. Flip through the guide for popular gifting brands, earning tips, and more. Or use the provided resources to share with others.

• Need help getting started? Contact RaiseRight coordinator Eric Moster at emoster78@gmail.com or 317-432-7521

Enrollment Code 5LFDEF776L766

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From Roncalli

• Save the Date for ROAR 2025: The Greatest Show on Earth! - Roar is our premier annual fundraiser that supports our annual fund projects including tuition assistance, student enrichment, teacher development, and school improvements. The night consists of food, drinks, silent and live auctions, raffles, live entertainment and so much more. We hope you can join us on Saturday, April 26, 2025! We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers for our planning committee, and we are also seeking items for our auctions (vacation rentals, tickets to local sporting events, behind the scenes experiences, home improvement services, gift cards, etc.) If you can help or have an item to donate, visit https://e.givesmart.com/events/G1d/ or email Brandi Young at byoung@roncalli.org.

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Community News

For more information, contact Alan Inkenbrandt, alinken@gmail.com, Knights of Columbus Council #6138.

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School: 881-1300::::Fax: 885-5005::::Website: school.ol-g.org. To submit an item for the Eagle Flyer, e-mail to ffice@ol-g.org. All items must be approved by the principal.

John Jester 12/5/24 John Jester 12/5/24

December 4, 2024

School News

• Thank you for your donations on our last Three Things Thursday and your support of one another! Your generosity is truly appreciated. We are Christ’s hands for each other. Please contact Mr. Clady at kclady@ol-g.org if your family has needs or concerns for Christmas.

• School Office Christmas Tree - Help us adorn the School Office's Christmas tree with an ornament from your family! Throughout this week, you can send an ornament to the office for display on the tree. The OLG School Family theme is now in its third year, and we would love to see more ornaments displayed than ever before! Please make sure to write your name on the ornament in order to get it back once the season is over. Questions? Email office@ol-g.org.

• Come and Join Us for Holiday Family Fun! Dec 14th at 6pm in the OLG Gym! There will be activities, a photo booth, and a movie! We can't forget about concessions: pizza and hotdogs, chips, popcorn, candy, Gatorade, hot chocolate and water! (while supplies last and please no outside food or drinks)

The movie is free but please bring cash for concessions and activities which will all go towards the 2026 DC Trip.

We hope to see everyone there. The movie will be family friendly (parents need to stay with their children) and blankets and chairs are recommended. It may even be a perfect time to wear Christmas pj's and have a family picture taken! Please send dctrip@ol-g.org any questions.

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PTO

• Winter Semi-Formal is THIS FRIDAY for OLG's MIDDLE SCHOOL (6th - 8th) ($10 ticket). Permission Slips need to be returned as soon as possible to help us prepare. REMINDER: Entry / Exit is only at the main Madonna Hall doors (under the canopy). Winter Semi-Formal Permission Slip.24

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=0c269406a9&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-a:r-4247795860234205132&view=att&disp=safe&realattid=f_m48i13qy0&zw

• Christmas Gifts - We have restocked our $10 OLG Spirit Wear t-shirts (same design as at August's Open House). If you're interested, email Mrs. Begley at office@ol-g.org or send in your request / payment to the school office!

• PTO is always looking for new members! Please consider joining our team. Meetings are once a month, on the 2nd Wednesday. December's meeting is at Puerto Vallerta at 5pm on 12/12/24 (you are responsible for your own purchases). Email pto@ol-g.org if you're interested!!

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Athletics athletics@ol-g.org

• Girls Basketball (5/6th grades)- There is a mandatory 2nd-Eval for registered players TODAY (12/4/24) from 6:30-8pm. PLEASE email us if you can NOT attend (athletic@ol-g.org).

• Wrestling Call Out - Meet and learn from top high school wrestlers in the area. This event is perfect for young wrestlers who want to improve their skills and gain insights from experienced athletes. Friday, December 6 from 3-5pm at St. Barnabas School Upper Room. Wear shorts and t-shirt. Contact is Charlie Cahill stbarnabaswrestling@gmail.com

• JERSEYs - Reminder, Volleyball, Football, Kickball, Cross Country -- Jerseys must be returned THIS WEEK to avoid late fees. NEW this year, we will be assessing fees for LATE jerseys.

• HOLIDAY SALE - Check out our flyer for Sippy Cups! Prices have been reduced. These make great holiday gifts (especially if filled with goodies!). OLG Cup Flyer.

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RaiseRight

• The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide is here. Flip through the guide for popular gifting brands, earning tips, and more. Or use the provided resources to share with others.

• Need help getting started? Contact RaiseRight coordinator Eric Moster at emoster78@gmail.com or 317-432-7521

Enrollment Code 5LFDEF776L766

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From Roncalli

• Roncalli Choir and Band Christmas Concerts -Tickets went on sale for the annual choir and band Christmas concerts on Wednesday, November 27! You will not want to miss these holiday performances, so get your tickets early! The Roncalli choirs will perform on Wednesday, December 11, and the RHS bands will perform on Thursday, December 12.

https://roncalli.booktix.com/

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Community News

For more information, contact Alan Inkenbrandt, alinken@gmail.com, Knights of Columbus Council #6138.

• 2025 CYO Bingo - CYO presents its 2025 Bingo on January 25, 2025 at Primo Banquet Hall. Please see the attached flyer here for all the details!

• St. John Christkindl Village – December 13-14 - Come make Christmas memories and create your own family tradition at the annual Christkindl Village. Join our friends at St. John Catholic Church in Downtown Indy for the annual Christkindl Village on December 13 (5-10pm) and December 14 (10am-10pm). All are welcome, come experience authentic Christmas Traditions. Learn more: www.stjohnsindy.org/village

Activities include Live Animal Nativity, Photos with St. Nick, Kids Activities including ornament making, German foods, German roasted nuts, Christkindl Brewed Beer & Wine Garden, 3-tier Nativity Carousel, Saturday night Sacred Music Festival at 6pm in the church and more!

All are welcome! Admission is free and open to the public. Activities are indoors or inside heated tents, come out and enjoy authentic Christmas traditions December 13-14 in Downtown Indianapolis at 126 W Georgia Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225.

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School: 881-1300::::Fax: 885-5005::::Website: school.ol-g.org. To submit an item for the Eagle Flyer, e-mail to ffice@ol-g.org. All items must be approved by the principal.

John Jester 11/21/24 John Jester 11/21/24

November 20, 2024

School News

• Three Things Thursday - As we count our many blessings this year, we would like to remember some of our own OLG families in a special way during this upcoming Christmas season with this month’s Three Things Thursday collection on Thursday, November 21st. This month's social justice outreach focus is providing for OLG School families who need financial assistance during the holidays and throughout the year. Most often the needs arise due to unforeseen circumstances such as fire, health concerns, holiday pressures, or similar situations. Students may come to school out of uniform this day (while adhering to the guidelines in the school handbook) in exchange for a monetary donation. Please contact Mr. Clady at kclady@ol-g.org if your family has needs or concerns for Christmas. One of the best gifts of Christmas is the gift of giving.

• Thank You - UPaint Pottery was a huge success! Our goal was to raise fun, and we did just that very thing! Thank you to all the families who came out and enjoyed the evening! We'll let you know when your finished pottery arrives!

• NO 6th grade study group next Tuesday due to the start of Thanksgiving Break

• Thanksgiving Break begins with 3:00 dismissal on Tuesday, November 26th. Extended Care will be available until 6:00pm. School is closed Wednesday, November 27th through Friday, November 29th. Classes resume on Monday, December 2nd.

• Advent Wreath Calendar - Arriving home on Monday, 11/25 with the youngest child in each family, you will receive a family Advent Wreath Calendar to help us all keep focus on the Season of Advent. On the wreath you will find a small door to open for each day in December. We encourage all OLG School families to use the wreath as a way to pray and reflect on the ways Jesus comes to us in the present, how he came to us in the past, and how he will come to us again in the future.

• Accreditation Process - The Second Survey - It's not too late to take part in the final survey in our accreditation process. Defining Characteristics of Catholic Schools Parents/Community is your link to the survey. The deadline is Wednesday, 11/20 at 11:59 pm. Thank you for your feedback.

• School Office Christmas Tree - Help us adorn the School Office's Christmas tree with an ornament from your family! Throughout the week of December 2nd through 6th, you can send an ornament to the office for display on the tree. The OLG School Family theme is now in its third year, and we would love to see more ornaments displayed than ever before! Please make sure to write your name on the ornament in order to get it back once the season is over. Questions? Email office@ol-g.org.

• Come and Join Us for Holiday Family Fun!

Dec 14th at 6pm in the OLG Gym! There will be activities, a photo booth, and a movie! We can't forget about concessions: pizza and hotdogs, chips, popcorn, candy, gatorade, hot chocolate and water! (while supplies last and please no outside food or drinks)

The movie is free but please bring cash for concessions and activities which will all go towards the 2026 DC Trip.

Please send dctrip@ol-g.org any questions.

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PTO

• Winter Semi-Formal - OLG's MIDDLESCHOOL Dance is on 12/6/24 ($10 ticket). Permission Slips need to be returned as soon as possible to help us prepare. A sign-up will come out soon for set-up and chaperones. AND -- we still need your help in planning! Email Carrie at mahinzzz@gmail.com if you can help.

• PTO is always looking for new members! Please consider joining our team next semester. Meetings are once a month, on the 2nd Wednesday. December's meeting is at Puerto Vallerta at 5pm on 12/12/24 (you are responsible for your own purchases). Email pto@ol-g.org if you're interested!!

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Athletics athletics@ol-g.org

• Girls Basketball (4th-8th grades)- There is a mandatory eval on FRIDAY for interested players.

4th grade: 5-5:45pm Friday

5/6th grade: 5:45 - 7pm Friday

7/8 grade: Email athletic@ol-g.org if your interested. We usually don't have a team at this level, but we can help find you another parish to play with!

Coaches: Please email athletics@ol-g.org for access to our updated Application Form! Coach Application - OLG

You must be registered (follow "participant registration at www.cyoarchindy.org). Practices will start in December with games in January/February. Questions? Email athletics@ol-g.org!

• JERSEYs - Reminder, Volleyball, Football, Kickball, Cross Country -- Jerseys must be returned THIS WEEK to avoid late fees. NEW this year, we will be assessing fees for LATE jerseys.

• HOLIDAY SALE - Check out our flyer for Sippy Cups! Prices have been reduced. These make great holiday gifts (especially if filled with goodies!).

OLG Cup Flyer.

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RaiseRight

• The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide is here. Flip through the guide for popular gifting brands, earning tips, and more. Or use the provided resources to share with others.

• Coming soon! Raise Days November 21-22! Take your budget further and earn on all your holiday shopping with 175+ bonuses on eGift cards and reloaded gift cards. You can plan ahead with a sneak peek of all brands on bonus—only on the RaiseRight mobile app Wednesday, November 13.

• Need help getting started? Contact RaiseRight coordinator Eric Moster at emoster78@gmail.com or 317-432-7521

Enrollment Code 5LFDEF776L766

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School: 881-1300::::Fax: 885-5005::::Website: school.ol-g.org. To submit an item for the Eagle Flyer, e-mail to ffice@ol-g.org. All items must be approved by the principal.

John Jester 11/13/24 John Jester 11/13/24

November 13, 2024

School News

• Friday Extended Care Dismissal after 4:30 will be at the school entrance due to Pottery Painting Night set-up. Thank you for your cooperation.

• Thanksgiving Break begins with 3:00 dismissal on Tuesday, November 26th. Classes resume on Monday, December 2nd.

• UPaint Pottery Night is Friday, 11/15 from 6 pm to 8 pm

Where - OLG School Cafeteria

What - Beautiful unpainted pottery pieces are for sale, and their prices range from $10 to $20 each. UPaint Pottery supplies brushes, paint, and guidance. You supply your inner artist's creativity!

When - Friday, 11/15 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Come when you can. Leave when you need to scoot out.

Why - It's technically a fundraiser, but in reality, it is a family fun-raiser. We just want you to have an opportunity to come together and enjoy!

Anything Else - Light refreshments will be available for a goodwill offering.

Questions - Contact Jan McManus at jmcmanus@ol-g.org

• Service Opportunity for Parents - Interested in social justice opportunities but just don't have the time? On Sunday, 12/1 from 9 am to 2 pm in Madonna Hall, the Red Cross is having a Blood Drive. People ages 17 and older (16 if with parental consent) can give the gift of life.

If you are interested in helping, visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/ and enter: ourladygreenwood to schedule an appointment.

• Accreditation Survey #2 - As part of our accreditation process, we ask for all parent and community stakeholders to complete the second - and final - survey in this process. Defining Characteristics of Catholic Schools Parents/Community is the link to follow. The survey closes on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Your time and feedback are greatly appreciated! Please contact Jan McManus at jmcmanus@ol-g.org if you have any questions or concerns.

• Come and Join Us for Holiday Family Fun!

The movie is free but please bring cash for concessions and activities which will all go towards the 2026 DC Trip.

Please send dctrip@ol-g.org any questions.

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PTO

• Winter Semi-Formal - Permission slips have been sent home! Please return as soon as possible to help us prepare. We STILL need a parent to take the lead on decor, please email Carrie Mahin (mahinzzz@gmail.com) to help! A sign-up will come out soon for set-up and chaperones.

• PTO Meeting Today - School office at 5pm!

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• CONGRATS and GOOD LUCK to our lady volleyball 5/6B team who continues tonight in the final four for the City Championship!

• Girls Basketball (4th-8th grades)- registrations will be opening up soon with an evaluations date scheduled closer to Thanksgiving. Practices will start in December with games in January/February. Questions? Email athletics@ol-g.org!

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RaiseRight

• The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide is here. Flip through the guide for popular gifting brands, earning tips, and more. Or use the provided resources to share with others.

• Coming soon! Raise Days November 14-15 and 21-22! Take your budget further and earn on all your holiday shopping with 175+ bonuses on eGift cards and reloaded gift cards. You can plan ahead with a sneak peek of all brands on bonus—only on the RaiseRight mobile app Wednesday, November 13.

• Need help getting started? Contact RaiseRight coordinator Eric Moster at emoster78@gmail.com or 317-432-7521

Enrollment Code 5LFDEF776L766

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From Roncalli

• Roncalli Fall Musical: Matilda - Catch a performance November 15 or 16! Get your tickets at https://roncalli.booktix.com/.

• Roncalli Holiday Baseball Camp & Winter Development Camp - Please see the attached flyer here about Roncalli’s Baseball and Winter Development Camps.

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School: 881-1300::::Fax: 885-5005::::Website: school.ol-g.org. To submit an item for the Eagle Flyer, e-mail to ffice@ol-g.org. All items must be approved by the principal.

John Jester 11/6/24 John Jester 11/6/24

November 6, 2024

School News

• OLG Spirit Day - OLG Spirit Day is Thursday, November 7th. Students may wear an OLG shirt, t-shirt, or sports jersey with uniform pants, or plaids.

• November is PowerSchool Awareness Month! K - Grade 8 parents, did you know you can access your child's grades anytime you want from your phone or your computer? PowerSchool, our grading system, is available to you 24/7!

Your child has all the information you need to login. The only thing that you may have trouble locating on the information sheet is our school code. It is TMHH.

Questions or troubles with logins? Contact Jan McManus at jmcmanu@ol-g.org or John Jester at jjester@ol-g.org.

• 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.

• Toffee Sale - The Toffee Sale begins today to benefit the next Washington, D.C. trip. Please find your favorite 5th or 6th grader and place an order for this delicious treat!

• One Week Away - UPaint Pottery! Have you marked your calendars for Friday, November 15th? It's our third annual UPaint Pottery Night in the school cafeteria. From 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, you and your family and friends can purchase a beautiful piece (or two) of pottery and paint until your heart's content!

Prices range from $10 to $20 per piece. The turnaround time to receive your fired pottery is less than a week. The timing is perfect for the holiday season!

Come when you can, leave when you need to depart. Light refreshments will be available for a good will offering! Questions? Please contact Jan McManus jmcmanus@ol-g.org.

• Opportunities for Spiritual Growth for Parents - Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish has many opportunities available for parishioners and non-parishioners alike. You need any religious affiliation to participate! Over the next several months, we will highlight different opportunities for parents and/or families to consider. In the meantime, you can check out current events by visiting OLG Parish Bulletins.

• Pastoral Plan - Please click here for the Pastoral Plan information and survey. This is separate from our school accreditation survey. Take the online survey here. Information sessions are listed below.

English Listening Session:

November 6 at St. Luke, Indianapolis from 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Spanish Listening Sessions:

November 5 at Catholic Center from 6:30 - 8:30 pm

November 21 at St. Mary's, New Albany from 6:30 - 8:30 pm

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PTO

• Winter Semi-Formal - Middle School students (6th-8th grade) have a dance on Friday, December 6th! We need parents to take on the planning, please email Carrie Mahin (mahinzzz@gmail.com) for information!

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Athletics athletics@ol-g.org

• CONGRATS!!! To our 3/4 football players in the CITY CHAMPIONS! Our Johnson County Catholic Knight players are: Brecken Byrd, Tejveer Singh, Elliott Cox, Alann Flores, and Tayon Little. We are so proud of you!

• Chess Update - City Finals are this Saturday! Encourage our competitors to play smart! Our competing Eagles are 2nd Grade Seth and Madison, 3rd Grade Lana and Sutton, 4th Grade Oliver, Isaac, Rowan, and Clark (and new Sub Diana)!

• Good Luck to our Lady Volleyball Eagles in their playoffs this week! Go Fight Win!

• LAST CALL - Winter CHEER: Eagles Basketball Cheer grades 3-8 - Eagles basketball cheer is available for OLG girls in grades 3-8. We only cheer at a few select home OLG boys basketball games determined by the season schedule (typically 3-5 games). Must be registered through the CYO website by Friday, November 8th! Girls that participated in football cheer will need to register for basketball cheer on the CYO website. Please contact Susan Oslos at 317-457-2078 or susan@jgacounsel.com with any questions. Go Eagles!

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RaiseRight

• The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide is here. Flip through the guide for popular gifting brands, earning tips, and more. Or use the provided resources to share with others.

• Need help getting started? Contact RaiseRight coordinator Eric Moster at emoster78@gmail.com or 317-432-7521

Enrollment Code 5LFDEF776L766

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From Roncalli

• Roncalli High School Placement Test - Saturday, November 9 from 8:00 - 11:15 AM

WALKINS WELCOME!
Dropoff: Curbside at the main entrance (Door 1). Doors will open at 7:30 AM.
Cost: $10 cash or check made out to Roncalli OR pay online.
Bring: 2 sharpened No. 2 pencils; calculators are not allowed.
Contact Hope Golden with questions at hgolden@roncalli.org.
Parent Information Meeting from 10:00 - 11:15 AM: English in the auditorium, Spanish in Room 119 and Burmese in Room 132. All parents will enter through Door 5.

• Roncalli Fall Musical: Matilda - Catch a performance on November 14, 15 or 16! Tickets on sale now, and you can order yours at https://roncalli.booktix.com/.

• Annual Roncalli Holiday Sale - The Roncalli Spirit Store will hold its annual Holiday Sale • 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!

• Roncalli Enrollment for 2025-2026 School Year - The Roncalli application for admission and re-enrollment will open for the 2025-2026 school year on Saturday, November 9. The application/registration fee will be $100, and it will increase to $150 after January 15, 2025. All fees are nonrefundable.

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School: 881-1300::::Fax: 885-5005::::Website: school.ol-g.org. To submit an item for the Eagle Flyer, e-mail to ffice@ol-g.org. All items must be approved by the principal.

John Jester 10/31/24 John Jester 10/31/24

October 30, 2024

School News

• TTT Thank You - Thank you everyone for this month’s Three Things Thursday collection! We collected 315 pounds of food and over $450 in donations! The Food Pantry conveys their appreciation.

• 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.

• 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

• THANK YOU to all who provided food and supplies for our teachers’ dinner last week! If you haven't yet, your crockpots are outside the school office, cleaned and ready to go home!

• Colorwalk - REMINDER - if you donated $30 or more, you have a free out-of-uniform day this week (check your flyer for which day) and the Fast-Food Lunch for those who raised over $100 is on Halloween (Mrs. Mahin will have your requests in the cafeteria!). Thanks again to everyone who helped and donated!

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Athletics athletics@ol-g.org

• Cheer on our 3/4 football players in the CITY CHAMPIONSHIP Game this Saturday, at Roncalli at 12:45. Our Johnson County Catholic Knight players are: Brecken Byrd, Tejveer Singh, Elliott Cox, Alann Flores, and Tayon Little. Go Fight Win gentlemen! We are proud of you!

• Chess Update -Our competing Eagles are dominating the boards at their weekly competitions! Please cheer on our competitors: 2nd Grade Seth and Madison, 3rd Grade Lana and Sutton, 4th Grade Oliver, Isaac, Rowan, and Clark!

• Eagles Basketball Cheer grades 3-8 - Eagles basketball cheer is available for OLG girls in grades 3-8. We only cheer at a few select home OLG boys basketball games determined by the season schedule (typically 3-5 games). Must be registered through the CYO website by Friday, November 8th! Girls that participated in football cheer will need to register for basketball cheer on the CYO website. Please contact Susan Oslos at 317-457-2078 or susan@jgacounsel.com with any questions. Go Eagles!

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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!

• 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

• Roncalli Fall Musical: Matilda - Catch a performance on November 14, 15 or 16! Tickets on sale now, and you can order yours at https://roncalli.booktix.com/.

• 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!

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School: 881-1300::::Fax: 885-5005::::Website: school.ol-g.org. To submit an item for the Eagle Flyer, e-mail to ffice@ol-g.org. All items must be approved by the principal.

John Jester 10/23/24 John Jester 10/23/24

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

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.

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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!!

• 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

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

• 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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School: 881-1300::::Fax: 885-5005::::Website: school.ol-g.org. To submit an item for the Eagle Flyer, e-mail to ffice@ol-g.org. All items must be approved by the principal.

John Jester 10/16/24 John Jester 10/16/24

October 16, 2024

School News

• Bon voyage! Please wish our 7th and 8th graders well who will be going to Washington, D.C. this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

• 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. Toiletries such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, and toilet paper are necessary items that food stamps do not cover. Canned items such as soup, vegetables, meats, and fish are needed also. And finally, any monetary contributions are always welcome.

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

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.

• Ya estan abiertas las inscripciones para las clases de Confirmacion para jovenes entre 13 y 18 anos. Las clases comenzaran el 6 de noviembre con una reunion introductoria. La inscripcion se cerrara el 5 de noviembre. Visite nuestra pagina web para inscribirse https://olgreenwood.org/sacraments/confirmation o pase por la oficina parroquial.

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PTO

• COLORWALK was an ABSOLUTE success! Thank you to everyone, we raised over $3,000! Our top donations are still being confirmed and Lunch for those over $100 will be emailed to those families soon! 8th graders will meet next week to finalize the fountain addition and dispersion of all your donations. THANK YOU so very much for contributing!

• DONATE a CROCKPOT Dinner (or side!) - Next THURSDAY we are hosting a Pot-Luck dinner for our teachers who are staying late for Parent Teacher Conferences. Please check out the sign-up genius to send in a dish!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AA8A829A4FBC52-52316440-teacher

We need 8 crockpot soups / chili / stews, a few salads, bread, drinks, and paper products. Donations can be dropped off Wednesday afterschool through Thursday (by 3:00). Dishes will be cleaned and left at the office for pick-up on Friday. Questions: email Carrie at mahinzzz@gmail.com or Rochelle Freije at rochelle.freije@gmail.com.

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Athletics athletics@ol-g.org

• Good luck to our Football Players as they start playoffs this week (disguised as Johnson County Catholic Knights). THANK YOU to our cheerleaders for being our biggest fans!

• Sippy Cups for Sale! Athletics is selling 32oz Silicone Tumblers in the most wonderful yellow and green color combinations! To purchase, contact tvislay@live.com! 1 for $25 or 2 for $45! We will have these out at most OLG home games this year.Tumbler Flyer (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=0c269406a9&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1810539572472720857&th=1920542605062dd9&view=att&disp=inline)

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RaiseRight

• BONUS FEST - Earn big the next 2 weekends 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 each Friday via email and on Facebook. All gift card types are included (eGift cards, physical cards, and money added to reloadable cards). GAP is the featured brand this weekend and Total Wine & more is featured next weekend!!

• 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

• OLG Ministry Fair - The Ministry Fair is BACK! New layout, new friends. Come visit with over 30 OLG ministries to explore where your gifts, talents, and interests can be best used! Representatives will be on hand to help you discover more about what our parish has to offer you, your family and the community.

When: After all the Masses, Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20.

Where: Madonna Hall

Sponsored by the OLG Parish Council

• Diaper Drive - The Knights of Columbus Council #6138 is partnering with the OLG Confraternity of Christian Mothers to hold a Diaper Drive at the Ministry Fair on October 19th and 20th. Please bring diapers to the ministry fair. These will be donated to the Knights of Columbus Disaster Response Team to take care of those in need from the hurricanes.

Thank you,

Morgan Reeves -Confraternity of Chriatian Mothers

Mikey Reeves - Lecture

Greg Bendel - Grand Knight Msgr. Bernard P Sheridan Council #6138

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.

From Roncalli

We can't wait for you to see what it's like to be a Roncalli Royal!

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School: 881-1300::::Fax: 885-5005::::Website: school.ol-g.org. To submit an item for the Eagle Flyer, e-mail to ffice@ol-g.org. All items must be approved by the principal.