Good Evening, Eagle Nation-
Before we get to today’s “three things,” I wanted to extend an invitation to our Eagle Nation friends and family, to join us on campus, in-person! Today, our 8th grade class attended mass in our church, for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Next week, our 7th-grade class will attend, followed by sixth, and so on. The 8:15am weekday mass on Wednesday is open to the public, and our sanctuary can safely accommodate one class plus any parishioners or guests who may wish to attend. Please note that face masks are required.
Finally, without further ado, here are the three things you need to know this week from Our Lady of Peace.
Paul Berry, Principal
1) Gala Boxes on Pace to Sell Out
What's New: Due to unprecedented demand, we are currently on pace to sell out of our Spring Gala Boxes by the end of this week! Don’t miss your chance to get one.
Why It's Important: In order to make the most of our Virtual Spring Gala, guests have the opportunity to take home the coveted 2021 Spring Gala Box, which this year includes all of the ingredients to make this year’s signature cocktail at home, an OLP-branded low ball glass to mix it in, a dessert from Honey & Rye, and much more. Only 200 boxes will be created, and as of this writing, fewer than 30 remain!
What's Next: Don’t miss out on the at-home fun. Purchase your gala box now!
2) Mark your Calendars: Flower Pick-Up & Scholastic Book Fair
What's New: The Scholastic Book Fair is returning to campus May 5-7, and flower pick-up for the Wagners Flower Sale is Thursday, May 6th.
Why It's Important: After last year’s hiatus due to COVID-19, everyone’s favorite librarian Mrs. Jameson has successfully been able to bring the Scholastic Book Fair back to campus, for an outdoor, socially distanced, pandemic-friendly event May 5-7. Books will be available for purchase before and after school in the upper parking lot. Additional details will be forthcoming. Plus, if you ordered flowers from the Wagner’s Flower Sale, your order will be available for pick-up on Thursday, May 6th between 10am-6pm in the same location.
What's Next: Please mark your calendars and plan to join us on campus (and don’t forget to wear a face mask).
3) OLP Raises Over $20,000 for Sharing & Caring Hands
What's New: The results are in from our Lenten Generosity Appeal, and Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church and School will be delivering a check for over $20,000 to Sharing & Caring Hands next week
Why It's Important: This Lenten season, Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church & School combined efforts to make a significant difference for those in our Minneapolis community who have experienced food or shelter insecurity as a result of the current pandemic. With over 100 members of our community contributing, and thanks in large part to an anonymous matching donor, we are overjoyed to be delivering this check to Sharing & Caring Hands next week.
What's Next: Give yourself a pat on the back, Eagle Nation. This is truly a remarkable effort.
Weekly Peek: Here's a few pics of what's been happening inside OLP...
We know it has been tough for parents this year, not being able to walk through campus and see what has been going on. We fully understand that most children aren't prone to share much about their day at the dinner table. Therefore, we have decided to add a new section to the Weekly 3, called the "Weekly Peek" where we will include a few quick photos with the hopes of capturing some of the action on campus. Enjoy!
1) The Gala student raffle kicked off this week and our first graders were some of the first few students to get their names entered into the drawings to win one of 12 fabulous prizes, ranging from Apple AirPods, an Amazon Echo Dot, Lego sets, gift cards and more. Tickets are $1 each and can be purchased with cash or via Venmo @OLP-Eddie.
2) Our 3rd graders celebrated making it to Spring Break with a popsicle party in the parking lot on Thursday, 4/1.
3) This morning, our 8th-grade class were the first students to attend mass again, in-person, since the start of the pandemic last spring.
