Principal's Weekly Message
February 3, 2012
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Our celebration of Catholic Schools Week got off to a great start last Saturday with the opening Mass and Open House/Science and Art Fairs. The students involved in the Mass - choir, readers, gift bearers, altar servers - did a great job! Father George gave a wonderful homily on Catholic education. THANKS to all who were present for the Mass. The celebration would have been even greater if all of our students and their families had been present.
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The Science/Art Fair projects were excellent. A lot of work went into them. I know many of you helped your child by buying materials, encouraging your children, etc. That was seen in the final products. Thanks to all of you who came to the Open House. The response was terrific and indicated your support to your children and OLG! We are so pleased that you make OLG your choice for your children's education.
Thanks to everyone who sent in their "pennies for heat" and food for the parish food pantry. Results of these two service projects will be given in next week's parent letter. Thanks, too, to all of you who sent in your "banners" for the main hallway. I hope you took time to read some of them during the Open House.
With next week's letter you will be receiving registration materials for the 2012-2013 school year. In determining tuition rates for 2012-2013, the Board was very aware of the present economy and its impact on most of our families. I think you will see this in the registration packet. We encourage you to register early. You will save money with the registration fee and it gives us time to plan. We added a second preschool classroom this year. We also added students in almost every grade. Enrollment is growing. In fact, two new students joined the OLG family this past week. Be sure you read all of the information in the registration packet and register early, especially if you think you will need tuition assistance.
The Students of the Month for February have been selected. These students are selected for their effort, respect, and Christ-like behavior. Congratulations to: Michelea (Pre), Monica (Pre), Brandon (Pre), Brian (K), Israel (K), Natalie (1), Angelique (1), Bryan (2), Raymundo (3), Jimmy (3), Raul (3), Bianca (4), Armando (4), Yesenia (4), Adrian (5), Angel (5), Valerie (5), Nitza (6), Keny (6), Lynn (6), Brenda (7), Emily (7), Eliazar (7), and Efrain (7).
On Monday, the Student Council is sponsoring a Jersey Day. If children contribute $1, they can dress in a sports jersey rather than their school uniform.
Today forms for the upcoming Phonathon were due. If you forget, you may send your response to the office on Monday. We are so happy with those who have volunteered. You can also register online. Thank you.
We like to be liked, don't we? It feels great to be liked. God made up to be happy and to enjoy the company and attention of those who like up and want to be with us. It's all good. However it's very easy to get caught up in being with people we like and doing things that we enjoy doing together, while forgetting to do what God intends us to do.
In Sunday's Gospel, Jesus shows us how even He had to be very careful not to get so caught up with His friends that He neglects doing what His Father asks of Him. Jesus finishes teaching at the synagogue, visits Simon, heals Simon's mother-in-law, and heals lots of other people in the town. Then He knows He needs time to pray, so Jesus goes off by Himself.
Jesus is committed to God and to doing God's will. He never forgets His "purpose," even when other things tempt Him away from that focus. When we are tempted away from our mission to love and serve God by loving and serving others, we can remember this story about Jesus.