Our Lady of Grace School Home

Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos Altars Blessed on November 2: Join our students and room parents as we celebrate the traditional Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos celebrations on November 2 by assisting with altars outside of each classroom to honor our loved ones who have passed away. It is a celebration of a beautiful aspect of our Catholic Faith and tradition that teaches us to honor and pray for those who have passed on to the Lord. We remember them and pray that their time in purgatory will be short and that they will be at peace with the Lord.

Room parents and classroom teachers will adorn special altars in the hallways on Friday, October 30, and we ask that families participate by bringing pictures of their loved ones who have died and any special treats that they may have enjoyed. Families may leave these pictures on the altars outside of their child’s classroom. Please write your child’s name and grade on the back of each picture frame that you bring.

Fr. Marinello will bless the Dia de los Muertos altars on Monday, November 2, at 8:45 am. On November 13, we will host a special Eucharistic procession with the Blessed Sacrament on campus. The Eucharist will be placed at each Dia de los Muertos altar throughout the school for adoration and blessing, so room parents are asked to prepare a special stand on their altars for the monstrance to be placed.

Day of the Dead altars will remain present during the month of November to help us remember to pray for the souls in purgatory.

School picture day is here, so be sure to come to school with Mass uniforms and ready with big smiles! We will host ID and class pictures on Friday, October 23. The schedule is noted below.

8:30 am - 1st grade (followed by group picture in Garden of Grace)
8:45 am - preschool (followed by group picture in Garden of Grace)
9:05 am - TK (followed by group picture in Garden of Grace)
9:20 am - Kinder (Kinder will not attend Mass that day due to scheduling limitations; followed by group picture in Garden of Grace)
BREAK
9:45 am - 3rd grade (followed by group picture in Garden of Grace)
9:55 am - 4th grade(followed by group picture in Garden of Grace)
10:05 am - 6th (followed by group picture in Garden of Grace)
10:15 am - 7th grade (followed by group picture in Garden of Grace)
10:25 am - 8th grade (followed by group picture in Garden of Grace)
10:35 am - 5th grade (followed by group picture in Garden of Grace)
10:45 am - 2nd grade (followed by group picture in Garden of Grace)
10:55 am - any staff who need individual shots taken

Mark your calendar for OLG’s Annual High School Night on Wednesday, October 21, beginning at 6:00 pm in the parish hall.

Students in grades 5 – 8 and their parents are invited to join us for an informative evening featuring representatives from local Catholic high schools. The evening will begin together in the parish hall, followed by three breakout sessions, giving families the opportunity to learn more about different high school options, programs, and what each school has to offer.

Please see the flyer for additional information and the evening’s schedule.

Get ready for whole-family fun on Saturday, October 17, from 5 – 10 pm here at OLG! Watch as our OLG campus transforms into a fall playground! The evening promises great things for the entire family from fun attractions and games, to live entertainment and delicious food and an adults-only bar area. Save the date!

This year we are hosting a 50/50 raffle at the Fall Family Festival! Purchase your tickets at the school office or at Sunday Masses outside of church. Tickets will be sold for $5 each or 5 for $20! Get your tickets today! The drawing will take place at our Fall Festival at approximately 9:30 pm. The winner need not be present so long as you provide your contact info. We will accept cash or card payments for these prizes!

The fine print: winnings must be redeemed by December 18, 2026, or they will be forfeited to the festival as a donation and shared between the parish and school.

Coach Tartaro will begin summer, pre-season conditioning for the upcoming CYO fall season. If you are interested in participating in girl’s A-level volleyball, please join in this pre-season opportunity. Participation in this training WILL NOT guarantee a place on the A-level volleyball team, however, it may better your chances of being in the condition needed for the season.

NO FEES REQUIRED FOR THIS TRAINING -
JUST LION’S PRIDE AND COMMITMENT!

CONDITIONING DAYS AND TIMES
August 3, 5, 6, 10, 11, & 12
from 9:00 – 11:00 am

August 31, September 1, & 3
from 3:15 – 4:45 pm

TRYOUTS
September 8, 9, & 10 from 3:15 – 4:45 pm

Practice schedule and games TBD

A FORMAL COMMITMENT IS REQUIRED TO JOIN THE CONDITIONING PROGRAM.
Please email Coach Fisher no later than Friday, August 1, so your student’s name can be added to the training roster. Please include the attached 2026-2027 sports permission slip.
Email Coach Fisher at [email protected]

PARTICIPANTS MUST BE PICKED UP PROMPTLY AT THE END OF EACH CONDITIONING SESSION.