Principal's Newsletter
From the Desk of Mrs. Riley
February 8, 2024
Dear Parents,
This coming Wednesday, February 14th is Ash Wednesday marking the beginning of the Lenten season. Ash Wednesday serves as a reminder of our mortality and the need for reconciliation with God. When we receive ashes we are saying that we are sorry and we want to use the season of Lent to correct our faults and purify our hearts.
"Lord, as we enter into this Lenten season, be near to us. Help us, by your Holy Spirit, to feel the right conviction and repentance for our sins. Help us, by your Spirit, to have the strength to overcome the enemy."
This Lent make a plan as a family to deepen your relationship with God. Here at school we will continue to encourage our students to live the way God wants us to through increased prayer, service and sacrifice.
A few school updates and reminders:
- All students will attend the 9:00 AM Mass on Ash Wednesday and receive ashes.
- School will be closed on Friday, February 16th and Monday, February 19th.
Thank you for your constant support and prayers for our school. I encourage you to continue to support our work as we advance our mission to provide a transformative education steeped in academics and faith to our deserving students. There is no greater investment for forming our future saints than a Catholic education!
Please carefully review this week's newsletter for many reminders and updates. We thank you for entrusting your children to us and for the sacrifices you make each day to send your child(ren) to Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic School.
God's peace,
Mrs. Barbara Riley
Principal
TECHNOLOGY FEE - DUE BY THURSDAY, 2/15
STUDENT ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
February Rosary Club - Monday, 2/12
To view this flyer on our school website, please follow this link: February Rosary Club Flyer
Student Council Lollipop Sale
All orders are due no later than tomorrow 2/9!
PIE UPDATES & EVENTS
Mother-Son Dance 2024
Please see the attached flyer for more information on our upcoming "Mother-Son Dance" which is scheduled for Saturday, March 9th. This dance is open to OLGC boys in Pre-K 3 through Grade 8. All forms are due by Friday, March 1st.
To view this flyer on the school website, please click HERE.
5th Annual Spring Fling Auction
Mark your calendars to drop off your baskets or gifts cards on March 10th and 11th from 6:00-8:30 in the lower level of the Trinity Center for our Spring Fling Auction. Our PIE Committee is working hard to get ready for the big night! If you would prefer to donate cash, PIE can make a basket for you. Please send in cash/check donation to school or Venmo @olgcpie-1 and note “auction cash donation.” Money will be used to purchase bigger prizes for bid at our 5th Annual Spring Fling Auction.
Please sign up for a cash donation, program book advertisement or a basket on the sign up genius below. This helps our PIE Committee prepare and track what’s coming in for this large parent-led fundraiser.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45ADA72FA1F4C25-47155578-donations#/
All families who donate to this event, will be acknowledged in our Spring Fling Program Book. The cover of the book will be designed by one of our talented students as part of an art contest.
** We need your help getting ads for our book! Please ask your family and friends if they are interested in advertising their business.
This Letter to Parents has all the ways you can help make our 5th Annual Spring Fling Auction a success!
CYO UPDATES & EVENTS
STREAM
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Our Lady of Good Counsel School
Mission Statement
"Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic School, under the guidance of Mary, seeks to empower students to commit to Christian service, dedicate their lives to Gospel values, and lead with academic excellence."
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