Mission Statement

Our Lady of Grace Catholic School is a Catholic community of parents, educators and students whose greatest commitment is to spiritual and academic growth. As members of God’s faith community, we proclaim and celebrate God’s love. As parents, we acknowledge our role as teachers of our children. As educators, we center our teaching
on Gospel values, assess the individual needs of each child and encourage the pursuit of academic excellence. As students, we accept the responsibility to learn to our greatest potential and to be life-long learners. This growth occurs within a mutually supportive environment that fosters in each of us a love for God, love for one another and a
desire to serve the greater community.

What's Happening in our K-8 School

National Blue Ribbon Award ... again!

OLG is one of seven Minnesota schools named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2009 by the U.S. Dept. of Education.  This is the second time OLG has received the award.  To read more about the award and OLG's application, please click here. 

Thank You Volunteers!

Please click on the following link to view our thank you to the many volunteers who help our school be an extraordinary place of faith and learning: volunteer video. 

Conference Forms Due February 11th

Please turn in the Conference Request Form to the school office by February 11th if you wish to schedule a conference with your child's teacher for the Friday, March 5th conference date.  Thank you! 

Spring Family Mass & Breakfast: March 9 and 10

Mark your calendars for this very popular OLG tradition!  Both mornings start with Mass at 7:30am and end with coffee, juice, cereal, and of course, donuts.

The cost is $2 per person.  Reservation forms are due March 3rd.

• Girls bring your father, grandfather, uncle or friend on Tues., March 9th
• Boys bring your mother, grandmother, aunt or friend on Wed., March 10th   

OLG Selected as Apple Exemplary Program

Apple announced this month that Our Lady of Grace has been selected as an Apple Exemplary Program for the 2009-10 school year.  OLG is one of 38 programs that Apple is recognizing nationwide.  Only programs that have demonstrated a strong use of Apple technology in education and illustrate best practice qualities of a 21st century learning environment are honored in this way. 

Influenza Fact Sheet and Screening Tool

During this flu season, more people than usual in our schools and communities are likely to be getting sick with the flu. To learn more about the flu, read this fact sheet.  In addition, the symptom screening tool should be reviewed before sending a student to school.  If your child is ill with a fever of 100 degrees or more and a cough, please do not send them to school.  An ill child should remain at home until s/he is fever free for 24 hours without a fever reducing medication. Learn how you can help prevent the spread of the flu in our community: Minnesota Department of Health letter.

Parents: Connect with your Community!

One of the many blessings of choosing OLG School for your children are the numerous opportunities to connect with the entire OLG faith community.  If you are looking for ways to enhance your faith life, improve your support system, or give of your time as you continue your journey as the primary educators of your children, please check out these opportunities:

• New Speaker Series - What Do We Believe and Why Is It So Important? - click here for series brochure. 
• OLG parish adult education opportunities - click here. 
• Dr. Kahn's parenting talks - click here.
• Parent Communication Network Forums - click here. 

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Click here to read about the award.