Principal's Post
Geroge Floyd.
I have been asking myself what do I say about the murder of Mr. Floyd. I mean, there is a lot to say and to feel but as a member of the most privileged "class"- white, heterosexual, male- what can I say/do that is authentic and sincere to avoid the act of silence.
My action: I am going to hold myself to a higher standard ensuring that our students, our community are, and continue to be, Peace Builders. Every single day we say the following pledge during the morning announcements:
I am a PeaceBuilder. I pledge. . . To praise people, to give up put-downs, to seek wise people, to notice and speak up about hurts I have caused, to right wrongs, and to help others. I will build peace at home, at school, and in my community each day.
I commit myself to using this language daily and in every encounter with our students. This is the simple BUT critical foundation that our students need so that they can love, care for, and accept all those around them. I want our students to see our differences, acknowledge them, and understand them so we can better encounter and participate in meaningful friendships and relationships.
I commit OLP to be a community that is an agent of change for our young people so that they can effectively thwart racism, injustices, and systemic inequalities.
Finally, if you need anything from OLP please do not hesitate to reach out. As I shared in an email last week, my personal cell number is 952-239-1564 and you can call or text with a prayer request or to notify me that you have relocated due to unrest and everything in between.
We LOVE Our OLP Parents
Check out the staff thank you video to our amazing OLP Parents!
A letter from the Bishop
As we are ending this current school year, I know that there are many questions about the next school year. I would like to share with you today a letter from Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Vicar for Catholic Education, and Dr. Jason Slattery, Director of Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. In this letter, they affirm their commitment to reopening Catholic school buildings at the start of the 2020-21 school year. At the recommendation of Catholic Schools Task Force and in partnership with our Catholic schools, the Archdiocese has begun responsible and prudent planning for a safe return to our Catholic school buildings with safety protocols and ongoing monitoring in place. Please see the letter, available in both English and Spanish, for more information.
Fall Athletics
If you have a student(s) who are interested in running Cross Country, boys/girls Soccer, and/or girls Volleyball please click the below button.
At this time we are only collecting a deposit on the chance that fall sports are not able to run due to COVID concerns. If the season needs to be canceled we will issue full refunds for the deposit.
Go Eagles!
If you are scheduled for a time today or this week and are uncomfortable coming to campus for whatever reason, please email Paul Berry at pberry@olpmn.org to make alternative drop-off plans.
May 29th is the final day of instruction for all OLP students. The following week June 1-5th we will be collecting all OLP materials in the school gym. Please sign up for a time to return your family's items and pick up any items you may have left at OLP back in March. No ELP families need to sign-up for a time.
The homeroom teachers will have all items left in classrooms in bags with your child's name. Please limit the number of family members that bring the items to school we would prefer parents only. We are asking for you to take safety precautions by wearing a mask and practicing social distancing.
Only the gym will be open you will not have access to the rest of the building at this time. Please be prepared to return all textbooks without the paper bag covers, Chromebooks and chargers, key cards, library books for the OLP library or your child's classroom library, and sports uniforms. If you have a Chromebook that has a case please put the charger into the front pouch of the case.
OLP is Here to Support
A reminder that OLP is here to support you and your family through these hard times. If you are struggling with mental health, finances related to tuition, and/or need some prayers focused your way, please email Paul Berry at pberry@olpmn.org. We have School Advisory members willing and wanting to help in any way needed. We know asking is not easy but please do so if needed.
OLP Curbside Library
OLP is offering our families the opportunity to check out library books and/or return library books through our curbside service. Library books will be available from May 4, 2020 - June 12, 2020
Our books will be handled only by Mrs. Jameson and Mrs. Williams who will wear masks and gloves. Books to be picked up will be placed in plastic bags. Boxes will be provided for returning books. The Center for Disease Control recommends that library books be quarantined for 24 hours or cleaned with a disinfectant wipe. Returned OLP library books will be quarantined for 48 hours and then cleaned with a disinfectant wipe before they are checked in.
To checkout library books, log on to Destiny, OLP's Library catalog, either from the Q tile on your student's Symbaloo page or this link. Choose OLP and then log in.
Search for the books your family wants and click on the HOLD button. This will alert Mrs. Jameson to check that book out to your child. There is no limit on the number of books your family may check out.
All K-8 students have a Destiny username and password. 5th-8th graders have this information in their password spreadsheet. K-4 students received theirs in an email this past weekend.
If you have an ELP student, please email Mrs. Jameson (djameson@olpmn.org) and she will send your child's username and password to you.
PickUp
Schedule a pickup time Tuesdays from 11-1:30 or Thursdays 2-4 by calling 612-823-8253 ext 302. Bags of books will be brought out from Door #7 to the curb on East 55th St, near the playground, at your scheduled time.
Return
Schedule a return time Tuesdays from 11-1:30 or Thursdays 2-4 by calling 612-823-8253 ext 302. Boxes will be available for you to put the returning library books in at your scheduled time. Park on East 55th St, near the playground.
Here are some videos to help you navigate Destiny:
Our books will be handled only by Mrs. Jameson and Mrs. Williams who will wear masks and gloves. Books to be picked up will be placed in plastic bags. Boxes will be provided for returning books. The Center for Disease Control recommends that library books be quarantined for 24 hours or cleaned with a disinfectant wipe. Returned OLP library books will be quarantined for 48 hours and then cleaned with a disinfectant wipe before they are checked in.
To checkout library books, log on to Destiny, OLP's Library catalog, either from the Q tile on your student's Symbaloo page or this link. Choose OLP and then log in.
Search for the books your family wants and click on the HOLD button. This will alert Mrs. Jameson to check that book out to your child. There is no limit on the number of books your family may check out.
All K-8 students have a Destiny username and password. 5th-8th graders have this information in their password spreadsheet. K-4 students received theirs in an email this past weekend.
If you have an ELP student, please email Mrs. Jameson (djameson@olpmn.org) and she will send your child's username and password to you.
PickUp
Schedule a pickup time Tuesdays from 11-1:30 or Thursdays 2-4 by calling 612-823-8253 ext 302. Bags of books will be brought out from Door #7 to the curb on East 55th St, near the playground, at your scheduled time.
Return
Schedule a return time Tuesdays from 11-1:30 or Thursdays 2-4 by calling 612-823-8253 ext 302. Boxes will be available for you to put the returning library books in at your scheduled time. Park on East 55th St, near the playground.
Here are some videos to help you navigate Destiny:
It's a Bird... it's a Plane...It's the 2020-2021 Tentative Calendar!
