News from the School

5/19/19

Principal’s Column

Each day this week has certainly been busy! The school’s May crowning prayer service was filled with emotion as the 2 ^nd graders and the 8 ^th graders joined to crown our Blessed Mother. Following tradition, the 2 ^nd graders wore their Communion dresses and suits and the 8 ^th graders wore their Graduation robes. I found it emotional to see our 8 ^th graders wearing these robes—it truly means they are close to the end of their time at OLS. How precious the 2 ^nd graders looked, and they read and sang beautifully. As I looked around the gymnasium, I was touched by the number of parents and grandparents who took the time to share this event with them. These are the very special moments that establish our Catholic identity; sharing them together is what creates our OLS family.

Following the May Crowning, the 8 ^th graders took their graduation class picture at the Church. This picture is another reminder for them that their time together is getting shorter before they go their separate ways for high school. Time certainly passes quickly!

This week the 6 ^th grade had their first opportunity to paint the windows at Applebee’s. The theme of “Summer” was the perfect way for them to display their artistic talents. So they weren’t overwhelmed by the task, they were guided by some of our “retiring” 8 ^th graders. Make sure you stop in or drive by to see how well they did, and sense that summer is coming!

Last week was TCA’s Creativity Fair, and OLS had a terrific night! I am so proud of all our students who entered. Obviously we have a very talented middle school—congratulations to all! Here are our winners:

5th & 6th Grade Winners:

Isaac Bustamante – 3^rd Place, Dioramas
Jonathan Pribila – 2^nd Place, Mosaic of the Cross
Kaley O’Neil – 2^nd Place, Art/Drawing and Painting

7th & 8th Grade Winners:

Rani Parikh – 3^rd Place, Art/Drawing/Painting
Michal Pitynski – 2^nd Place, Art/Drawing/Painting
Sofia Carbajal – 1^st Place, Art/Drawing/Painting
Andres Duarte Llanio – 1^st Place, Sculpture of the Crucifixion

Registration for our Summer Camps is in full swing. There are two groups for summer camp: 3- & 4-year-olds in one room, and 5- & 6-year-olds in another room. Days and hours are flexible, so it is a great way to have children join in the fun for as little or as much as you need. Registration and school tours also continue for the 2019 – 2020 schoolyear. Please check our website ( www.olsschool.us) for registration information for both camps and the school. Wishing you a joy-filled week!

                                                                Peace & Blessings,
                                                                Maureen Tuohy, Principal
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