OUR LADY OF GRACE SCHOOL - Our Lady of Grace Catholic School

OUR LADY OF GRACE SCHOOL
FACULTY AND STAFF
2012-2013
Principal ................................................................................... Mrs. Susan Hause
Assistant Principal ....................................................................... Mrs. Jan Schulte
Kindergarten ........................................ Mrs. Cynthia Herman, Mrs. Teri Scudieri
Grade 1 ........................................................................................ Mrs. Jan Schulte
Grade 2 ........................................................................................ Mrs. Lynn Roble
Grade 3 .................................................................................... Mrs. Kathleen Sisk
Grade 4 ................................................................................. Ms. Gina Lucatuorto
Grade 5 .......................................................................... Mrs. Kathleen Sepulveda
Grade 6 .................................................................................... Mrs. Michelle Kerr
Grade 7 ................................................................................ Ms. Michelle Beeche
Grade 8 ................................................................................... Mrs. Lauren Terrell
Jr. High Science Instructor .......................................................Mr. Frank Millican
Jr. High Language Arts Instructor ......................................... Mrs. Sharon Lathrop
Math Instructor…………………………………………………………………………Mrs. Jill Terrell
Reading Center Instructor .......................................................... Mrs. Linda Quint
Computer Teacher ....................................................................... Mrs. Linda Ruiz
Physical Education Instructor ...................................... Mrs. Barbara Medigovich
Asst. Physical Education Instructor ....................................... Mrs. Ann Legidakes
Spanish Instructor ....................................................................Mr. Frank Millican
Music Appreciation (Gr.4-6) ............................................... Mr. Joseph Cromwell
Librarian .......................................................................................................... TBA
Art Instructor............................................................................... Mrs. Gail Rugee
Counselor ......................................................................... Mrs. Patricia Medeiros
Teacher Assistants: Math (Grs.3-4)................................................................. TBA
Kindergarten .......................................... Mrs. Sandra Stafford
Grade One .................................................. Mrs. Janice Wright
Grade Two .................................................... Mrs. Linda Peters
Floating Assistant ........................... Miss Victoria Hall-Jimenez
Clerical Assistant ................................................. Mrs. Jill Kunz
Morning Care Coordinator .................................................. Mrs. Sandra Stafford
After School Care Coordinator .............................. Mrs. Jeanine Campbell Barker
Extended Care Aides .......................................................................................TBA
................................................ Brandon Linn, Katherine Hertzig
Development Director ........................................................... Mrs. Kelli Balistreri
Administrative Assistant .................................................... Mrs. Suzanne Tanous
Receptionist ................................................................... Ms. Elaine Villanueva
Maintenance Engineer ......................................................... Mr. Christian Valdez
Facilities Manager ............................................................…….Mr. Mark Malovic
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Dear Parents,
I hope that you are enjoying a wonderful summer. God is good. He provides this time of year to remind
us to slow our pace and enjoy the beauty of His creation. Whether you are traveling or spending your
vacation in this beautiful city, appreciate the landscapes and seascapes, the cool ocean breezes, and time
with your family and friends.
I want to congratulate you on your decision to prioritize your child’s Catholic education this coming year.
While these times are economically challenging, this gift of educational and faith formation is
praiseworthy. I also applaud all that you do to honor your obligations within your contractual
agreement, completing your service and parish requirements for the school and its programs. We also
know that a strong sense of community and Catholicity, identified by all constituencies and our
WCEA/WASC Visiting Committee, are hallmarks of our school. Our families take active roles in their
children’s school experience, and we all benefit from this involvement. Again, we, here at school, are
most grateful.
I am very excited as we embark on our new school year. We are welcoming some wonderful new
families into the school community. I thank many of you for serving as mentor families. If you find time
and the opportunity to include new families into social gatherings this summer, that would be optimal. It
is comforting to have at least one new friend when you enter a school for the first time.
I will see you in a few weeks. Until then, enjoy our marvelous city and all God’s creation. Besides
reading and playing with your children, remember to pray and worship with them. Keep them safe until
you return to us in late August.
Blessings to all,
Mrs. Susan Hause
Principal
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A GRADUATE OF OUR LADY OF GRACE SCHOOL IS:
AN ACTIVE CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN WITNESS
A RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN
A LIFE LONG LEARNER
AN INTEGRATED INDIVIDUAL
A GLOBALLY AWARE CITIZEN
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SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: The office will re-open for business on Monday, August 20, 9:00 a.m. to
12:00 noon. If you have any business to conduct with the school office prior to this date, please
leave a message on the answering machine. Messages will be picked up periodically during the
summer weeks. School mail will be delivered to the rectory during the summer weeks that the
school office is closed. Registration documents can be left in the school’s mailbox or at the rectory.
Be sure to label everything SCHOOL, so that the proper pieces are sorted to the school. Office hours
during the school year will be 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. commencing Wednesday, August 29.
TDAP: Starting July 2011, a new law (AB 354) changing California immunization requirements for all
students entering 7 th -12 th grades went into effect. The law requires: This coming school
year,2012-2013, all students entering 7 th , 8 th , 9 th , 10 th , 11 th , and 12 th grades will need proof of an
adolescent whooping cough booster shot (called “Tdap”) before starting school. Please bring a
photo copy of your child’s updated yellow immunization card or bring it to the office and we will be
happy to make a copy for you. This includes current students, new students and transfer students in
both public and private schools. For the next school year 2013-14 and future school years, all
students entering into 7 th grade only will need proof of immunization with Tdap to start school.
GIFT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM: The proceeds from our Gift Certificate Program (GCP) have been
responsible for many of our school programs. Thank you to all those who have continued
purchasing certificates and swiping cards at the grocery stores. This process truly requires planning
ahead, but it works. Don’t forget to recruit your neighbors, relatives, and friends to this planning
process. Look for the sale of gift cards after many of the Masses each Saturday night and Sunday.
The GCP has posted the 2012/2013 schedule for selling gift certificates at parish Masses on the
school website (www.olg.org) . Thanks to Laurie Arguilez and her committee for organizing this
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outreach to the parish. Be sure to stock up on gift cards for those summer birthdays, weddings,
barbeques, vacations, and dinners out.
LIVESCAN POLICY: According to our Safe Environment Policy, all adults working with our children in
any capacity must be livescanned through the diocese. Most of our continuing families have been
livescanned. If you have not or if you are new to the school, a mobile livescanning service will be in
Moloney Center on Saturday, August 18, from 10-1 p.m. Forms will be available on site. The cost
will be approximately $50, and payment may be made by check, cash, or money order. Bring your
driver’s license for identification purposes.
CHURCH SUPPORT/MASS ATTENDANCE: If you are a registered parishioner and were granted the
supporting parishioner tuition plan, you should already be giving your church support in your
Sunday envelopes. The expectation is at least $500 per year. Monsignor Gallagher’s expectation
and your contractual obligation is that you would attend Sunday Mass, as is our obligation as
Catholics, and that you would do so at Our Lady of Grace Church. It is expected that, as a minimum,
you use your Sunday envelope each week and that you should do so at least 75% of the year. (This
allows for sickness, vacations, Mass elsewhere on family occasions, etc.) One envelope each week is
expected. If you write a monthly check for church support, be sure to place the other three weeks
of empty envelopes in the collection basket on each of those Sundays. Please, no bundling, mailing,
or dropping off at the rectory or school office. Please heed the reminder that the first condition of
enrollment is that parents and their children must fulfill the Sunday obligation on a regular basis
throughout the year. The work within the school ten months of the year to impress upon your
children the importance of prayer and worship is affirmed only with your involvement and
attendance throughout the year.
In the words of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: On Sundays and other holy days of
obligation, the faithful are bound to participate in the Mass. Participation in the communal
celebration of the Sunday Eucharist is a testimony of belonging and of being faithful to Christ and
to his Church. (#2180 & 2182)
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: In accordance with diocesan policy, Our Lady of Grace School,
mindful of our mission to be witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students of any race, color,
and national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally
accorded or made available to students at the school. Our Lady of Grace School does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, and national and/or ethnic origin, age, sex, or disability in
the administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and
athletic and other school-administered programs.
Likewise, Our Lady of Grace School does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on
the basis of sex, handicap, race, color, and national and/or ethnic origin.
FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL: Classes (Grades 1-8) will begin on Monday, August 27, at 8:10 a.m. (First
bell is at 8:05) and dismissal will be at 12:00 noon. The time schedule for the first two days of
school will be:
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August 27............8:10 a.m. - 12:00 noon dismissal
August 28 .........8:10 a.m. - 12:00 noon dismissal
Kindergarten class will begin at 8:15 and dismissal will be at 11:50 a.m. on the first two days of
school and dismissal at 2:50 p.m. for all full days.
TIME SCHEDULE: The time schedule for the 2012/2013 school year (Grades 1-8) will be as follows:
8:05 first bell - all students report to classrooms
8:10 tardy bell - preparation for classes
8:15 classes begin
9:35/9:50 morning recess - snacks, bathroom, playtime
9:50/10:05 recess ends
11:45 playtime and lunch
12:25 end of lunch
12:30 classes resume
3:00 classes dismissed
WELCOME BACK COFFEE: All parents are cordially invited to attend our "Welcome Back Coffee"
hosted by our PTG Hospitality Committee. This special gathering for all parents will be held in
Moloney Center on Monday, August 27, the first morning of the school year. As soon as your
children are settled in their classrooms, please join us in Moloney Center to share community with
new and old friends. Those first time kindergarten parents need your support and Kleenex!
INSURANCE/EMERGENCY FORMS: Please complete the two emergency cards you will receive in the
family envelope on Tuesday, August 28. They are to be returned the very next day. These
emergency cards are very important for our records. One emergency card (white) is for the office
and the other (blue) card is for earthquake/disaster emergencies. The student insurance forms will
also be sent home through the family envelope. This extra insurance is optional.
WEBSITE ACCESS: OLG School utilizes a secure area of our website to post information relative to
school families only. Returning school families should continue to use their existing username and
password. All incoming families will receive an e-mail with this information and access instructions.
If you have lost your password, you may request a reset directly through the system using your e-
mail address. If your e-mail address has changed, please notify the school office.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS/PHONE: If any family has changed an address or phone number (home, work,
cell, or e-mail address) during the summer, please notify the school office immediately. Just leave
this message on our message machine. Our records must be kept up-to-date for the safety of your
children.
MEDICATION NOTICE: It is imperative that you list all medications your child takes on a regular basis
and the dosage. This is important for our records and in the event medical attention is required. The
first question a health professional will ask is if the child is on any medication. Help us help you.
Medications may be listed on the Emergency Information card under “Precautions”. Any allergies
your child has may also be listed here.
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REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS – If the office has notified your family regarding missing documents for
your child(ren)’s registration, please forward them to the office immediately. Registration is not
complete unless we have all of the required documentation mandated by the Diocese of San Diego.
Your cooperation is very much appreciated.
EXTENDED CARE EMERGENCY FORMS: You will receive extended care information, sign-up forms,
and Extended Care Emergency forms in your family envelope on Tuesday, August 28. This
information will be available to new families at the New Parent Meeting on Wednesday, August 15th.
It is strongly recommended that you read the Extended Care booklet and fill out this Emergency
Information and return it promptly. Even if you do not intend on using Extended Care, it is prudent
to return this completed form. You never know when car trouble, flat tires, traffic jams, or prolonged
doctor appointments will interfere with your plans. Quite often we have been called by frantic
parents saying they are detained by events beyond their control.
SPECIAL MEDICATION INFORMATION: No medications of any kind can be administered by school
personnel without proper authorization. If your child needs special medication to be administered,
please bring it to the school office and fill out the Medical Administration Form authorizing the school
personnel to administer it. This applies to any prescribed and over-the-counter medication, including
aspirin, cough drops, etc. There is a sample copy of this form in the Parent Handbook. According to
our Diocesan Handbook #371: "Medications shall not be furnished to students by the school. No
medications of any kind can be administered by school personnel without written permission from
the parent/guardian stating the student's name, name of medication and dosage. If a pupil must have
medication during the school day, the following procedure is to be followed:
1. release from doctor or parent stating the nature of the medication;
2. the day's dosage must be sealed, labeled and have pupil's name attached and is to be kept in
the nurse's or school office;
3. the pupil is to come to the office for medication;
4. a pupil's medication is to be self-administered."
NON-RETURNING FAMILIES: If, for some reason, your child will not be returning to Our Lady of
Grace School in August, please notify the school office (466-0055) as soon as possible. You may leave
this message on our message machine if the office is not open. It is very important that we know the
status of our enrollment so we can notify the families on our waiting list if an opening does occur.
YEARLY CALENDAR: Please refer to the 2012/2013 school calendar which is on the school website
and is available in hard copy, upon request. Family trips are strongly discouraged during school days.
Refer to information concerning Mass days, holidays, vacations, and minimum days by subscribing to
weekly updates (see below).
WEEKLY COMMUNICATIONS / DAILY CALENDAR: Most happenings will be posted on the school online
calendar and on the website. Every Tuesday a family envelope with time-sensitive information
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will be sent home with the oldest child from each family. Look for this family envelope every Tuesday,
sign it, and return it to school the next day. It is very important that we receive these envelopes the
very next day. All current parents should now be subscribed on-line to our weekly agenda e-blast. All
new parents should take the time to do this now. Please go to the home page of the website,
www.olg.org, and enter your e-mail address in the “SUBSCRIBE” box on the lower left side of the
screen. In order to complete your subscription, you must follow the instructions given and click the
link that is sent to you via e-mail. This process should be completed for all e-mail addresses used in
your household, to be sure that you receive the most current weekly updates. An automated e-mail is
generated each Sunday morning, and will contain all information on the school calendar for the
upcoming week. This is the most effective way that we can communicate with school families, so
please be sure to utilize this service.
COMPUTER FORM: The school website, www.olg.org , is updated often during the school year.
Pictures of the children and/or their work are displayed with your permission. No last names
accompany the pictures or are included in the work. Only those whose parents have signed the
Website Permission Form will be included. If you have already signed this form in previous years, it
remains valid. If you are new or have new information, these forms will be available at the New
Parents’ meeting on Thursday, August 15, or upon request. Also, to be updated through e-mail
concerning school or class functions, include your e-mail address (not your child’s) on this form. In
order to use computers and the Internet at school, parents/guardians must agree to school policies
and fill out the Computer Acceptable Use Policy form. For convenience, both forms are copied on one
sheet of paper. Also, this sheet will be kept on file as long as the student is enrolled at Our Lady of
Grace School.
OLG SPIRIT BLUES FORM: We will be continuing our OLG Spirit Blues Days this year. School spirit and
awareness of our Box Top and Gift Card Program are the intents of these days. Any sports or play
wear with a OLG parish or school sponsored activity is appropriate. Otherwise, blue and white are the
ONLY colors permitted on these days. Proper styles are also required. Consult your parent handbook
for specifics. If you have returned a form during the previous month, then your children earn this outof-uniform
day. A copy of this form is posted on our website, www.olg.org. Saving those box-tops
and purchasing gift cards make a difference for the school. Start saving now for the first Spirit Blues
Day of the year, October 2nd.
2012-2013 PARENT HANDBOOKS: The Parent Handbooks are available on our secure website, and
will be updated over the summer.
MONTHLY FACULTY MEETINGS: Our monthly faculty meetings will be held on the FIRST TUESDAY
that school is in session of each month, beginning in October. On those Tuesdays the students will be
dismissed at 12:00 noon (kindergarten 11:50 a.m.) and the faculty will meet from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
PARENT CONFERENCES: If you wish a conference with your child's teacher at any time, please
arrange it with the teacher or the school office. (Remember that teachers are on duty before school in
preparation for the day at dismissal until 3:10 each afternoon, so informal or formal conferences need
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to begin after this time.) Your children and your concerns require the total attention of the teachers,
and this is not available before or after school except by appointment. Engaging teachers in
conversation as school begins, during instructional time, is not acceptable. All the teachers desire to
have good communication with their parents. So please feel free to contact your child's teacher for a
conference time any time during the school year. Good communication is one of the keys to a
successful school year for you and your child.
TEACHER WEBSITE UPDATES: Parents are encouraged to visit the Teacher’s Corner pages on the
website. Each teacher posts information at various times throughout the year. Please SUBSCRIBE to
each teacher that your child/ren will have for the coming school year, and you will receive an
automated e-mail when there is new information posted. This will include back-to-school
information, as well.
VISITORS ON CAMPUS: All parents and visitors who come on our campus between 8:10 a.m. and 2:55
p.m. MUST REPORT TO THE OFFICE, sign in, and receive a VISITOR’S PASS to wear while on campus.
This will identify the person to both adults and students as a visitor with permission to be on our
campus.
SECURITY GATES: The security gates are opened every morning by 7:45 a.m. and close at exactly 8:10
a.m. They are opened for lunch and again at day’s end. If you are bringing your students late in the
morning, please bring them to the main office to receive their tardy slips. (grades 1-8) This saves
instructional time in that children do not need to walk to the Administration Building from their
classrooms and back again for their tardy slips. The main gate in front of the Administration Building
remains open until 8:30 a.m. Children are instructed NOT to open gates during school hours to
anyone. Please do not ask any child to open a gate for you. This puts the child in conflict between
what they have been directed and your wishes. You may gain access through the main office.
CAMPUS SAFETY: Please slow down and use extreme caution while driving on campus. Although
gates are closed for the safety of the children, we are a campus on the move. Children are traveling
back and forth from the school to church for various practices and rehearsals, and to the field and
basketball courts throughout the day, etc. Please follow all directives by Safety Patrol and/or faculty
& staff.
CELL PHONES: We are asking all drivers to please turn off those cell phones when on campus. Our
children are our treasures; let’s not lose one through distractions while driving.
EXTENDED CARE: Morning Extended Care is available for students in grades K- 8 the first day of
school, Monday, August 27, from 6:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Mrs. Sandra Stafford will supervise Morning
Care in the Math/Science Room and will make sure that the students arrive at their classrooms by
7:45 a.m. and will escort the kindergartners up to their classroom. The Morning Care fee is $4 per
student. Students must be brought to the Math/Science Room and signed in by their parents. If
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children are dropped off prior to 7:45, they will be sent to Extended Care and you will be billed $4 per
child. There is no adult supervision prior to 7:45 a.m.
Our After-School Extended Care Program for students in grades K-5 will begin the first day of school,
Monday, August 27, and extend from 12:00-6:00 p.m. (Students in grades 6-8 may use Extended Care
with special permission of Mrs. Susan Hause, Principal) Beginning on Wednesday, August 29, After
School Care will operate 3:00-6:00 p.m. each day. The fee is $4/hour for students that have reserved
space for the week. After School Care reservations for the week must be received in the school office
by noon on Mondays (or the first day of the school week). On minimum days there will be a
maximum charge of $15 for the afternoon for those families who have reserved space for the week.
Drop-ins on any day will be charged $6/hour. Drop-ins are students who have not submitted their
reservations for the week on Monday.
Extended Care bills will be sent home once a month through the family envelope, usually the first
Tuesday of the month (i.e. August/September billing will be sent home the first Tuesday in October).
Payment is due by the 20th of each month. Because it is very time consuming, postings are done
weekly. If you require a more detailed accounting, please contact Suzanne Tanous in the school
office. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF PAYMENTS ARE NOT RECEIVED BY THE 20 TH OF THE MONTH, A $20 LATE
FEE WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR ACCOUNT.
Reservation forms and the Extended Care Information is also available on our website at www.olg.org.
AFTER SCHOOL SUPERVISION: The school accepts responsibility for providing supervision for all
students from 8:00 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. each school day. Please be prompt in picking up your child
immediately after school each day. If one of your children is at a sports practice, you may not have a
brother or a sister wait around after school until after the practice. This is not safe for your child(ren).
No adult is on duty watching children who are not practicing sports. Please make arrangements for
your child(ren) to be picked up by 3:10 p.m. or they will be sent to Extended Care as a drop-in. THIS IS
FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILDREN.
AFTER SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES: This fall we will offer Christian Youth Theatre – At School to
students in grades 1-8 and a martial arts class to students in grades 1-4. Information will be provided
on our website soon.
LEAVING CAMPUS: Because of the proximity of the fast food restaurants near Our Lady of Grace
School, it is imperative that students and parents clearly understand the school's legal responsibility if
a student leaves the school grounds to go to one of these fast food restaurants before, during, or after
school hours.
California State Law has assigned the responsibility for the safety and well-being of registered
students to the school 'in locus parentis" (in the place of the parents). Therefore, certain very specific
guidelines must be followed for the safety of the students. When a student arrives at Our Lady of
Grace School for a regularly scheduled school day, the school accepts the responsibility for the
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monitoring and protection of that student. However, any student who leaves the school grounds
without specific administrative consent, NEGATES THIS RESPONSIBILITY. Any student who leaves the
premises AFTER SCHOOL will not be allowed to return to the school grounds for any after-school
sponsored activity without that child's parent in attendance. Our Lady of Grace School's legal
responsibility ends when a student leaves the campus. The school's responsibility can only be
reinstated by the parent's presence on campus that same day.
HOT LUNCH: Our Hot Lunch program, administered by the Grossmont Union High School District, will
begin on Tuesday, September 4. The menu for each month will be posted on our website. The cost
per meal is $3.00, including white milk, and may be purchased every day or on the days of your
choice. It is strongly recommended that you purchase a ticket of 10 lunches to safeguard for those
“emergency” days! Please make all checks payable to Our Lady of Grace School. NO LUNCH FROM
THE HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT will be available until Tuesday, September 4 th .
The PTG and the Student Council will offer lunches the first 3 full days of school. Look for the order
form on the website in August.
DEPARTMENTAL GRADES: Grades 6, 7, and 8 are departmentalized according to the following schedule:
Mrs. Michelle Kerr Social Studies Grs. 6,7 & 8
Mrs. Lauren Terrell Literature Grs. 6, 7 & 8
Ms. Michelle Beeche Math Grs. 7 & 8
Mr. Frank Millican Science and Spanish Grs. 6,7 & 8
Mrs. Sharon Lathrop Language Arts Grs. 7 & 8
All other grade level subjects in grades 6, 7, and 8 will be taught by each homeroom teacher.
CLASSROOM SUPPLIES: A copy of the school supply list for each grade is posted on the website.
(Most of the school supplies for kindergartners are bought by the school and shared.) Please make
sure your child has adequate supplies throughout the school year. Most supplies will need to be
refreshed in January and April.
OFFICE DEPOT PROGRAM: Once again, Office Depot is offering support to local schools. Families
and teachers purchasing school supplies from May 1 through December 31 at Office Depot and
specifying Our Lady of Grace School (#70007535) as the designee will credit 5% of the sales to our
school. This program is a great help since credits are used in keeping down the cost of paper and
office supplies.
UNITED WAY/OLG SCHOOL: As in past years, donors participating in their workplace fund drive, the
Combined Federal or United Way Campaign, have the opportunity to designate to schools. They need
only write in the school’s designated number 99772 or the school’s name and address on the pledge
card. Gifts of checks, credit cards, and stocks/securities are all options and the funds are being
forwarded to schools (a small bank fee for credit card charges may apply). This is a wonderful
opportunity to see your donations "at work" in our school. You may designate special projects for your
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monies (technology, classroom renovation account, science materials, etc.) These donations are
greatly needed, and we thank you so much for your generosity and thoughtfulness.
CARTRIDGES FOR KIDS: We continue to collect used cartridges from all copiers and ink jet/laser
printers, and used cell phones. Each donated item earns OLG money! If you (or your office) have any
of these items, please save them to recycle with us. They can be dropped off at the covered bin
located in the area between grade 1 and the office beginning the first day of school. If you have
them available during the summer, just place them by the front gate.
BOOK BAGS: Each student is required to have a book bag large enough to hold all the books and
supplies he/she needs during the day. Book bags are to be of durable material and have shoulder
straps so that they can be hung on the back of the desks during school hours. Due to the necessity of
junior high students changing classrooms during the school day, students in grades 6-8 may use book
bags that have wheels, as long as they also have shoulder straps so they can hang on the back of the
desk chairs, or fit completely under the desk.
COVERS FOR BOOKS: All hard cover textbooks MUST be covered. Book Sox can be used or covers can
be made from brown paper grocery bags. Please do not tape these covers to the hard covers of the
book. (This will rip the inside cover when removing the paper cover.) Also, please do not use contact
paper on the hard cover textbooks. (Contact paper cannot be removed from the hard cover of the
book without leaving a permanent, sticky residue.) However, contact paper is highly recommended
for all workbooks. The contact paper keeps the workbooks in very good condition all year. If you
cannot afford contact paper for workbooks, the brown paper grocery bags or Book Sox are the next
best covers.
SPECIAL HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT BOOKS: These special homework books have been ordered for
all students in grades 4-8. These books will help to organize the homework assignments for your child
each day. They should last the entire school year.
SHOE POLICY: Parents, please observe our school shoe policy. Purchase running shoes (no high or midtops)
with the designated solid colors of black, white, navy blue, royal blue, gray, or any combination of
these colors. (no flashing lights) No Vans, Keds, etc. Shoelaces must match the dominant color of the
shoe and be of a correct length to securely tie the shoe.
LOST AND FOUND: Lost articles are placed in the containers outside the Reading Center. These articles
can be reclaimed by their owners at this site. Please label everything!
MAJOR FUND RAISERS: The Magazine Drive will be one of our three schoolwide fund raisers again this
school year. Only those families who signed up to participate in the drive - $150 minimum of magazine
sales per family – will have students who participate in the prize contests. The kick-off date will be
Tuesday, September 11. The drive will then last three weeks. So please save your renewals and new
subscriptions for our drive in September, and ask your relatives, neighbors, friends, and co-workers to do
the same. More details will come to you in September.
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GOLF TOURNAMENT: Don't be left out of the fun at the golf tournament on Sunday, October 14, at
Sycuan Golf Club. Please mark your calendar and plan to join the fun! More details will be posted on the
website and will be distributed through the Thursday envelope at the start of school. Sponsors are
critical to the financial success of the tournament. For information on sponsoring a tee or a green, or to
donate an item to our prize raffle, please contact event chair Mr. Bill Davis at billychula@cox.net or the
Development Office at development@olg.org.
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL 2012 - Mark your calendars! This year’s OLG Halloween Carnival will be held on
Wednesday, October 31. The Class of 2013 takes great pride in putting on this fun-filled event for all to
enjoy. Committees are already working on offering some exciting new games, fun contests, and great
raffle prizes this year. More details will be coming your way.
SPRING GALA: Our Spring Gala, will take place this year on April 27, 2013. Planning has already begun
for this exciting dinner/dance/ auction, and to make it great we need your support. This major
fundraiser for our school will benefit the children; let’s make it a night to remember! Save the date and
plan to attend. Help is needed on the committee in lots of different areas. If you are interested in being
part of this exciting and dynamic group, please contact Event Coordinator Amy Ohton at
adohton@mac.com, or the Development Office at development@olg.org. Join the fun!
AUGUST/ SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER PREVIEW DATES
AUG. 15
AUG. 18
AUG. 20
AUG. 27
INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR NEW PARENTS - An informational meeting for all
new parents to the school will be held on Wednesday, August 15th from 6:15 to
8:00 p.m. in Moloney Center. This is a mandatory meeting for all new parents.
Mentor parents are encouraged to attend. We will introduce new families to our
school philosophy, programs and projects, and answer any questions they may
have concerning the school. There will also be a short fashion show of uniforms.
Sometimes new parents get lost in the many activities of their new school. We are
here to serve them, and we hope that the transition into Our Lady of Grace School
will be a smooth and happy one.
UNIFORM RESALE & LIVESCANNING - Used uniforms in good condition will be sold
in Moloney Center from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A mobile livescanning service will
also be in Moloney Center. Necessary forms will be available, and all livescans for
volunteers will cost approximately $50. Payment may be made by cash, check, or
money order. Bring your driver’s license for identification purposes.
SCHOOL OFFICE REOPENS FOR BUSINESS – The school office will reopen for business
at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - First bell is at 8:05. Dismissal will be at 12:00 noon.
Uniforms are required to be worn on the first day of school. Free dress is not an
option on this day.
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WELCOME BACK COFFEE – All parents are invited to the Welcome Back Coffee in
Moloney Center immediately after the opening of school. It’s a great time to get
reacquainted.
AUG. 28 YARD DUTY SUPERVISORS' MEETING - Parents who will be supervising grades 1
through 8 on the playground during the lunch period throughout the school year
are expected to attend a meeting this morning at 10:30 a.m. in Lauerman Hall.
Even if you have been a yard duty supervisor for years, you still must be in
attendance so you can be informed of important changes. If you have not been a
part of this program in the past and are interested, join us and learn more about
lunch supervision. This is a great way to earn those service hours!
MINIMUM DAY – Dismissal at 12:00 noon/11:50 for kindergarten
AUG. 29
FIRST FULL DAY OF SCHOOL - Dismissal will be at 3:00 p.m./2:50 for kindergarten
ROOM PARENT MEETING - Parents who have been contacted as room
parents by teachers will meet this morning in the library at 8:30 a.m. Carol
Durr, our head room parent, and Mrs. Hause will lead this meeting. Please
bring your calendars.
EMERGENCY FORMS AND EXTENDED CARE FORMS DUE BACK TODAY
SEPT. 3
SEPT. 4
SEPT. 6
SCHOOL CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY
GUSD HOT LUNCH PROGRAM BEGINS
MORNING MASS – GR. 1 – DRESS UNIFORM
CYT CLASS #1
PARENT TEACHER ORIENTATION MEETING FOR GRADES K-5 - An
orientation meeting for all parents in grades K-5 will be held this evening.
This is a great opportunity to meet your child's teacher and have explained
first hand the academic program your child will follow this year. (It is
preferred that children do not attend this meeting.) Times are as follows:
Grades K-1 - 6:30 p.m.
Grades 2 & 3 – 7:00 p.m.
Grades 4 & 5 – 7:30 p.m.
SEPT. 7
FIRST FRIDAY MASS - All students in grades 1-8 will attend this parish Mass
at 8:00 a.m. Please arrive at school at 7:45 to meet at the classroom and
proceed up to Mass with your teachers. Dress uniform is required.
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SEPT. 10
RECONCILIATION – Grades 3-8 will receive this sacrament this morning.
PARENT TEACHER ORIENTATION MEETING FOR GRADES 6-8 - The junior
high orientation meetings for grades 6, 7 and 8 will begin at 7:00 p.m. in
respective classrooms and parents will move to their children’s classes. All
teachers will review the expectations of the junior high curriculum,
homework assignments, personal responsibility, discipline, etc. for their
prospective grades and subjects. Parents will move to the different
classrooms throughout the orientation.
EIGHTH GRADE MEETING - We ask parents of eighth graders to remain for
a few minutes after the orientation to discuss preparations for the
Halloween Carnival and the retreat.
SEPT. 11
MORNING MASS – GR. 5 - DRESS UNIFORM
PATRIOTS’ DAY – The Student Council will lead an assembly this morning at
8:30 in remembrance of Sept. 11, 2001, and the heroes in our midst then
and now. This is a very moving and important assembly. Please plan to
join us if you can.
MAGAZINE DRIVE ASSEMBLY - Students in grades 1 – 8 will attend a
motivational presentation at a special assembly today. According to the
tuition contract, all families are required to participate at a level of $150 in
this drive by renewing your favorite magazine subscriptions and by
subscribing to new magazines OR are obligated to pay $100 for this
fundraiser. Your choice was communicated to us through your enrollment
agreement. Only those students whose parents chose to participate in the
drive at a minimum level of $150 are eligible for prizes. Our drive will last
only three weeks, so please support this program. Remember, magazines
make great gifts for family members, relatives, and friends. The school will
make 40% of all sales plus possible bonuses.
SEPT. 13
MORNING MASS - GR. 4 - DRESS UNIFORM
PTG BOARD MEETING – 6:30 p.m. in the library
CYT CLASS #2
SEPT. 14
BACK TO SCHOOL MASS - All students will attend our special Mass in Dress
Uniform this morning at 10:00 a.m. in church. Msgr. Gallagher will
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welcome the students back to school. Parents are cordially invited to this
Mass. Students in grade six will lead us in prayer.
OLG NIGHT AT THE MOVIES – Our families will bring their picnic lunches up to
the field, renew old acquaintances, and settle back for a summer movie. More
information will be available from your PTG later.
SEPT. 17 MARTIAL ARTS CLASS # 1
ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING - Our Advisory Council will meet this evening at
7:00 p.m. in the school library. All members are asked to be present. Parents
are encouraged to attend. If you choose to be placed on the agenda,
permission must be granted by the council president at least two days prior to
the meeting.
SEPT. 18
SEPT. 19
MORNING MASS – GR. 8 – DRESS UNIFORM
MORNING MASS – GR. 6 – DRESS UNIFORM
GRADE 8 LEAVES FOR RETREAT
PTG MANDATORY MEETING – Please plan to attend our first PTG General
Meeting for the school year this evening at 7:00 p.m. in Moloney Center.
Every family must be represented, so please sign in that evening.
SEPT. 20
MORNING MASS – GR. 2 – DRESS UNIFORM
CYT CLASS #3
SEPT. 21
SEPT. 24- 28
GRADE 8 RETURNS FROM RETREAT
PRIESTS CONVOCATION – NO MORNING MASSES THIS WEEK
SEPT. 24 MARTIAL ARTS CLASS #2
SEPT. 26
KINDERGARTEN POT LUCK - Our kindergartners and their parents will have
a pot luck dinner in Moloney Center starting at 6:00 p.m. This special event
is for your kindergartner and parents/ guardians. Please, no siblings. You
will receive more information about this event from your room parent.
SEPT. 27 CYT CLASS #4
DEVELOPMENT MEETING – 7:00 PM - LIBRARY
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OCTOBER
OCT. 1 MARTIAL ARTS CLASS #3
OCT. 2
MINIMUM DAY - Dismissal at 12:00 noon.
OLG BLUES DAY — All students whose families have returned the blue
Eligibility form will be allowed to have an OLG Spirit Blues Day. OLG Spirit
Blues Dress translates as sports or play wear from OLG parish or school
sponsored activities or BLUE AND WHITE APPAREL ONLY. Please note if
shorts are worn, they must be walking length. OLG jerseys and
cheerleading outfits are encouraged. Sport shoes are needed since recess
will be held in the morning.
FACULTY MEETING - 12:30-3:30 p.m. School office will close at 12:30 p.m.
OCT. 4
MORNING MASS – GR. 1 – DRESS UNIFORM
CYT CLASS #5
OCT. 5 FIRST FRIDAY - Students in grades 1-8 will attend this parish Mass at 8:00
a.m. today. DRESS UNIFORM
SCHOOL PICTURES will be taken this morning. Dress Uniform for all.
OCT. 8
OCT 9-18
OCT. 9
SCHOOL CLOSED – COLUMBUS DAY
ITBS TESTING – GRADES 2- 8 No medical or dental appointments please.
MORNING MASS – GR. 5 – DRESS UNIFORM
OCT. 10 ST. AUGUSTINE & OLP HIGH SCHOOL VISITATIONS – GR. 8
OCT. 11
MORNING MASS – GR. 4 – DRESS UNIFORM
CYT CLASS #5
OCT. 14
OCT. 15
GOLF TOURNAMENT
ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING – 7:00 PM – LIBRARY
MARTIAL ARTS CLASS #4
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OCT. 16
OCT. 17
OCT. 18
MORNING MASS – GR. 8 – DRESS UNIFORM
MORNING MASS – GR. 6 – DRESS UNIFORM
MORNING MASS – GR. 2 – DRESS UNIFORM
CYT CLASS #6
PTG BD. MTG. - 6:30 P.M. - LIBRARY
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OLG UNIFORM POLICY 2012/2013
GIRLS
Dennis Plaid jumper (K-4) MANDATORY
Dennis Plaid skirt (5-8) MANDATORY
Plain white short sleeved knit polo shirt (K-8)
Dennis Navy twill walking shorts (K-8) MANDATORY
Plain white long sleeved knit polo shirt (K-8 optional
in cold weather only)
Dennis Navy twill slacks (K-8) optional
Dennis gray cardigan sweater MANDATORY
Dennis OLG blue sweatshirt (K-8) optional
(NEW STYLE ONLY)
 Dennis navy skort (K-8) optional
White crew mid-calf socks (no colored stripes or logos)
White tights (optional during cold weather under uniform
skirts or jumpers only)
Dennis modesty shorts (optional) may be worn under
jumpers and skirts only. (These are the only type of
modesty shorts to be worn.)
GIRLS P.E
Plain white knit polo shirt (K-8)
Dennis uniform navy short or MANDATORY
Dennis uniform navy skort
BOYS
Dennis Navy twill slacks (K-8) MANDATORY
Dennis Navy twill walking shorts (K-8) MANDATORY
Plain white s/s knit polo shirt (K-8)
with no decorative edging
Dennis gray pull-over sweater MANDATORY
OLG blue sweatshirt (K-8) NEW STYLE ONLY optional
-calf socks (no colored stripes or logos)
Black leather belt with small plain buckle unless
slack/short waistband is properly elasticized.
BOYS P.E.
Plain white knit polo shirt (K-8)
Dennis uniform short MANDATORY
Dress Uniform is designated by
Mass: First Friday Masses in church, all Friday Masses in Advent and Lent, on Holy Days,
monthly class-wide 8 a.m. parish Masses, student body Masses, most field trips, and on other
occasions required by the principal.
SHOE POLICY
Neat, clean and presentable running shoes in solid black, white, navy blue, royal blue, gray,
or any combination of these colors which are fastened securely by laces, buckles, or velcro are
required as part of the school uniform. NO MID OR HIGH-TOP SHOES PERMITTED.
SHOES TRIMMED WITH ALL OTHER COLORS ARE NOT ALLOWED. (Plaid or
patterned shoes or laces, shoes with flashing lights are not permitted.) Laces should match
the dominant color and be of an appropriate length to secure the shoe on the foot.
NOTE:
1. Used uniforms are available through the school.
2. Skirts, jumpers, pants, shorts, skorts, modesty shorts, sweatshirts, and gray sweaters
are to be purchased only from Dennis Uniform Co., 4217 Ponderosa Ave., Suite D, San
Diego, CA 92123. You may purchase socks, belts, or white knit (long or short sleeve) polo
shirts elsewhere, but the shirts MUST be plain white, the same style and fabric as Dennis',
with no edging or scalloped collar. No emblems of any type are permitted.
3. Uniform shorts or skorts may be worn on all days that are not designated Dress
Uniform Days.
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