News from the School

9/16/18

Principal’s Column

Welcome back to school! The school year is off to a terrific start—it has been a wonderful first 2 weeks. As I said to the students, my favorite day of the school year is the first day because I get to welcome new and returning faces to our school community. We welcomed many new families to our school, and we are so happy to see our returning students. We do have some new faculty members to welcome to our school community this year: Mrs. Solveig Laverty is the Pre K 3 teacher, Mrs. Tara Davis-Scholle is the 2 ^nd grade teacher, and Mr. Antonis Llanio, a former student (from my first 2 ^nd grade class!) returns to OLS as the Physical Education teacher. We have had very smooth transitions, and we are looking forward to providing our students with an academically challenging year, as well as a year of spiritual growth for all students, faculty and staff.

Thanks to our 8 ^th graders who set the tone for the year with our opening First Friday mass. It was the first time we were all gathered together, and what better way than to celebrate mass as a school. Many thanks go to the PTA who hosted our annual “New Families Dinner” on Friday night, with some help from our 7 ^th grade students. All new families are invited to a pizza dinner in the school cafeteria so they have the opportunity to connect with other families, as well as meet the faculty and PTA members. It was a well-attended event, and I am grateful for the help of the 7 ^th grade students who set up the tables, served pizza, and cleaned up at the end of the night.

We have many events coming up during the next few weeks, so there will be much to write about! For now, I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of a community that values the academic and spiritual education and development of our children. I ask you to keep us in your prayers as we begin the journey of a new school year, and be reminded, you are always welcome to come and visit us! We are your school!

                                                                Peace & Blessings,
                                                                Maureen Tuohy, Principal