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.

Triple A Summer Program 2010

Program offerings have been posted. Please click here to be re-directed to the summer program web page.  Thank you.

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. 

Sign Up for ShopWithScrip by March 15th!

A new way to raise essential funds for the school - without making additional purchases - is ready to launch at OLG.  To sign up, go to www.ShopWithScrip.com and click on "Create Account". Follow the four simple steps and click on "I Accept".  Enter the OLG enrollment code [L643219824254], and click "Join".  If you sign up and order by March 15th, your order will be included in the first distribution of scrip on March 19th.  If you are paying via check, then your check must be in the school office by Monday morning March 15th in order to be included with this first distribution.  

We encourage you to sign-up to pay electronically by creating a PrestoPay account via the scrip website.  Please read the instructions carefully as fees may apply.  If you wish to pay by check, you should make your check payable to "Our Lady of Grace" and send it to the school office in an envelope marked "Scrip".  For more information about how to register, please click here.  With everyone's participation, we can together address the future program needs of our school.  Thank you!    

2nd Annual Sole Searching Shoe Drive: March 15-19

We may not know how it feels to walk in their shoes, but we can help by letting them walk in ours.  Please bring in NEW or GENTLY USED shoes to help those souls in need at Sharing and Caring Hands. 

Volunteer to Help at the Science Fair: March 23

We need 15-20 judges - no experience needed.  Evaluation and recognition of student research are the most important aspects of the OLG Science Fair, and we welcome your willingness to serve.  [If you are a middle school parent, we will assign you to a grade other than your child's.]  To volunteer for a morning or afternoon shift, please contact michaelbenson@olgschool.net or leave a message at (952) 929-5463 ext.139.  The directors of this year's Science Fair are Mike Benson and Rikki Mortl.  Thank you!

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. 

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.