Good Evening, Eagle Nation-
In addition to the items below, I wanted to remind all families who drop-off or pick-up their students via car, that it is imperative that you use the dedicated carline procedure. For the safety of all students and staff, we cannot have families parking or idling on our neighboring streets, while their son or daughter is excused with the walkers. We have had a few close calls with cars in recent days and the potential results could be devastating. Thank you for your cooperation.
Fly High,
Paul Berry, Principal
1) MN Department of Education(MDE) Recommends Bi-weekly COVID-19 Testing
What's New: Last week, the Minnesota Department of Education “strongly encouraged” all middle schools to implement a Student COVID-19 Testing Program.
Why It's Important: Throughout this school year, our Pandemic Preparedness & Response Plan (PPRP) and the School Building Reopening Committee (SBRC) have developed procedures and protocols, informed by the guidance disseminated by the CDC, MDH, and MDE. While OLP will not be implementing an on-site student testing program at this time, we do highly encourage all middle school students, especially those participating in athletics and other organized activities, to get tested on a bi-weekly basis. Minnesota is currently experiencing a high circulation of variants of COVID-19, specifically with increased cases concentrated among middle and high school students. With only five weeks left in this school year, now is not the time to let up. Tests are free, can be conducted at home, and all results are kept confidential.
What's Next: Any student can order a FREE, at-home COVID-19 test via the link below.
2) Volunteers Needed for Flower Sale Pick-up, 5/6
What's New: Volunteers are still needed to assist with flower sale distribution on Thursday, May 6th.
Why It's Important: After a record-breaking Wagner’s Flower Sale, a truckload of springtime favorites is scheduled to be delivered to the OLP campus on Thursday morning, May 6th. In order to ensure these flowers are unloaded, organized and distributed to their paying customers, more volunteers are needed.
What's Next: Follow the link below to sign up for a shift or two (between 10:00 am-4:00 pm). Distribution will take place in the upper parking lot. As always, please plan to wear a facemask, and remain away from campus if you are feeling sick or believe you may have been exposed to COVID-19.
3) Update on Grandparents / Special Friends Day, May 12th
What's New: Please mark your calendars for a virtual Grandparents / Special Friends Day on Wednesday, May 12th.
Why It's Important: Last week we asked you to follow a link to provide contact information for any grandparents or special friends who should be invited for this year’s Grandparents / Special Friends Day. We quickly learned that the link didn’t work. We apologize for this negative customer experience. This week, not only are we confident that the link has been fixed, but we are also able to confirm that a date has been selected. Please save-the-date for Wednesday, May 12th. The day will include a link to a livestream of 8:15 Mass, which will include our annual May Crowning ceremony, along with a special blessing for Grandparents and Special Friends.
What's Next: Click the link below and fill out the form to ensure your special guest receives an invitation with all of the appropriate links.
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) 7th grade took advantage of some beautiful spring weather last week and enjoyed lunch at the new picnic tables, installed last summer as part of our 2020 Spring Gala Fund-A-Need.
2) Our 2nd graders got a visit from Fr. Ellis last week, as they continue to make final preparations for their First Eucharist this weekend.
3) A rare look, behind the scenes, in-studio, the moment we surpassed our goal of $25,000 raised for this year’s Fund-A-Need. With matching grants, that total would continue to grow and surpass $80,000 at the writing of this email. Thank you, Eagle Nation!
