Weekly Updates

Office Reminders

• If your family is moving over the summer and you have a change of address, please notify the office so we can get that updated, along with any changes in phone numbers or email addresses.
• Back to school information will be mailed to families at the end of July. 
• If you need to get a hold of us over the summer, please email me at cdavis@ogknights.org. You may also call the school at 605-338-7042 and leave a message. Messages will be checked periodically.
• If you have questions about enrollment, email Jenni Struck our Director of Admissions, at jstruck@ogknights.org.
• If you have questions about billing, email Jenn Hopf at jhopf@ogknights.org

2022-2023 School Calendar

School Supply List

School Shots Needed for Next School Year
Please see the attached flyers for Kindergarten and 6th Grade vaccination requirements. These need to be completed before the first day of school.
KINDERGARTEN
6th GRADE

New Families
Families new to our school system are provided a mentor. You can expect a call from your mentor closer to the school year starting. They may also call you a few times as the year begins to see how things are going and if you have any questions. We hope this helps you have a smooth transition to STL!

Uniform Closet
Our uniform closet with gently used uniforms will be open during the New Parent Meeting and during Open House. All items are $1 each.

You may also shop in Aug. from 8:00-4:00. However, due to meetings and inservices, you may want to call the school first at 605-338-7042 to make sure we will be open when you stop at the school.

Once school begins, the uniform closet is open during school office hours, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Uniform Plaid Skirts/Jumpers
Skirts/Jumpers can be purchased on the Dennis Uniform site. Once on the site, search for Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools and it will bring you to our uniform page.

Navy skirts may also be worn and can be purchased through any vendor or the Dennis Uniform Company.

SFO Advisory Board
If you are interested in being on the SFO Advisory Board, please let me know. The goal is to have at least one parent per grade on the Advisory Board.

The Advisory Board will meet with the principal quarterly to help plan/organize school-community events, activities, and fundraisers and help set the SFO budget. This is a great way to be involved in the school! Meetings will be about one hour and either be over the noon hour or in the evening.

Click here to read the Bishop O'Gorman School Board approved SFO Charter.

Upcoming Dates:
Aug. 3 and Aug. 4 - Incoming Preschool and Kindergarten Families Playground Playdate
If you have a child entering preschool or kindergarten this year, we hope you can make one or both of these play dates. The kids can have some fun together/get to know each other and parents have an opportunity to meet other parents of the school.
Our “Popsicles at the Playground" dates are:
Aug. 3rd - 9:00-10:00 am
August 4th, 3:00-4:00 pm
*In inclement weather, the gathering will be canceled.

Aug. 14 - 5:00 PM New Parent Meeting (This is not mandatory, however a lot of good information is provided.)
Aug. 16 - 5:00-6:30 PM Back to School Open House
Aug. 18 - 1st Day of SchoolParents are welcome to join us on the playground (7:45-8:00 am) as we kick off our 2022-23 school year. When the bell rings to signal the start of the day, kindergarten-6th grade students along with staff and any parents, will gather in prayer to begin the new year.
Sept. 9 - Walk-a-thon School Fundraiser and Beginning Bash - September 9th at 5:30 pm @ Cherry Rock Park
Collection Packets will be sent home the first week of school.

I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful summer!

A Friend in Christ,
Colleen Davis

7/1/2021

Happy Summer!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer. I'm guessing it's going fast. Before you know it, we will be back at school! Back to School General Information -The first day of school is Aug. 19th. -A Back to School Packet will be mailed at the end of July/beginning of August with important school information such as supply lists, school calendar, and Free and Reduced Meal Applications. If your address has changed, please let us know. -The school calendar, supply lists, and uniform policy can also be found on the school website under the PARENTS drop down menu. -Students must have vaccinations completed in order to begin school. If your child has an updated shot record, it can be dropped off or mailed to the school. Uniform Closet - Opens Aug. 9th We have a supply of gently used uniforms available to purchase during school office hours as well as during the Back to School Open House. The office will be open from 8:00-4:00 beginning Aug. 9th. Pants, skirts, and shirts are $1 each. Shorts are 50 cents. All proceeds from the Uniform Closet go to our School Family Organization (SFO). New Parent Meeting – Aug. 15 @ 5:00 PM The new parent meeting is Sunday, Aug. 15th at 5:00 in the art room. This is not a required meeting, but is a great opportunity to meet with Ms. Davis and have any questions answered. The uniform closet will also be open after the meeting. Open House - Aug. 16th, 5:00-6:30 PM Open House is an opportunity to meet the teachers and drop off school supplies. We hope everyone can make it. If you are not able to attend the open house, your information packet will be sent home on the first day of school. Families are asked to enter through the main school doors off Bahnson Ave. or the back “recess” doors. When entering the building, you will pick up your information packet and continue on to the classroom for your child(ren). In order to provide families more individual time to visit with classroom teachers, if your schedule allows, please come to Open House during these times:             5:00-5:45 = Families with last names beginning with A-H             5:45-6:30 = Families with last names beginning with I-Z A Friend in Christ, Colleen Davis

Back to School Mailings
Back to School Information Packets were mailed this week. If you don't receive yours by Monday, please call the school office at 338-7042 or email Mrs. Munsch at cmunsch@ogknights.org.

Uniform Closet
We have a supply of gently used uniforms available to purchase during school office hours as well as during the Back to School Open House.
Pants, skirts, and shirts are $1 each. Shorts are 2/$1.
All proceeds from the Uniform Closet go to our School Family Organization (SFO).

New Parent Meeting – Aug. 15 @ 5:00 PM
The new parent meeting is Sunday, Aug. 15th at 5:00 in the art room. This is not a required meeting, but is a great opportunity to meet with Ms. Davis and have any questions answered.
The uniform closet will also be open after the meeting.

Open House - Aug. 16th, 5:00-6:30 PM
Families are asked to enter through the main school doors off Bahnson Ave. or the back “recess” doors. When entering the building, you will pick up your information packet and continue on to the classroom for your child(ren).

Items available for purchase that evening:
-Uniform Closet
-Dress Up/Dress Down Coupons ($1 each, maximum of 5 per student. Coupons can be used to dress up or down for the day, but cannot be used on Mass days.Sold through the first week of school.)
-Knight Locker Clothing Items (Knight Wear shirts can be worn on Wednesdays with the uniform pants/shorts.)
-Gift Cards (Great way to build up tuition credit!)

School Lunches
School lunches are free this year for all families. However, additional milks or milks purchased for a sack lunch need to be paid for in advance. Money can be added to a student account online using My School Bucks or cash sent to the school office.

Upcoming Dates:
Aug. 15 – 5:00 New Family Meeting in the art room
Aug. 16 – 5:00-6:30 Open House
Aug. 19 – First Day of School
Aug. 20 – 8:30 Mass led by 6^th Gr.
Aug. 27 – 8:30 Mass led by 5^th Gr.
Sept. 6 – No School – Labor Day
Sept. 10 – 5:30 Walk-a-Thon followed by Beginning Bash

Welcome Back Video

Office Closed
The school office will be closed this coming Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings until noon for our staff in-service days.

SFO Board (School Family Organization)
The SFO is made up of all our parents and teachers. The group supports the school with fun activities and fundraising for school needs.
Thank you to Alex Schema and Connie Libbey as they leave the SFO Board! They have both contributed so much to the school and we are grateful for their service to the school serving in this role.

The upcoming school year SFO Board members are:
Co-Presidents: Kate Althoff, Maria Madrigal
Co-Vice Presidents: Becky Hall, Brooke Wegener
Member At Large: Alem Woldegiorgis
School Rep: McKenzie Docken

Uniform Closet
We have a supply of gently used uniforms available to purchase during school office hours as well as during the Back to School Open House.
Pants, skirts, and shirts are $1 each. Shorts are 2/$1.
All proceeds from the Uniform Closet go to our School Family Organization (SFO).

New Parent Meeting – Aug. 15 @ 5:00 PM
The new parent meeting is Sunday, Aug. 15th at 5:00 in the art room. This is not a required meeting, but is a great opportunity to meet with Ms. Davis and have any questions answered.
The uniform closet will also be open after the meeting.

Open House - Aug. 16th, 5:00-6:30 PM
Families are asked to enter through the main school doors off Bahnson Ave. or the back “recess” doors. When entering the building, you will pick up your information packet and continue on to the classroom for your child(ren).

Items available for purchase that evening:

• Uniform Closet
• Dress Up/Dress Down Coupons ($1 each, maximum of 5 per student. Coupons can be used to dress up or down for the day, but cannot be used on Mass days.Sold through the first week of school.)
• Knight Locker Clothing Items (Knight Wear shirts can be worn on Wednesdays with the uniform pants/shorts.) Credit card and check payments only.
• Gift Cards (Great way to build up tuition credit!)

School Lunches
School lunches are free this year for all families. However, additional milks or milks purchased for a sack lunch need to be paid for in advance. Money can be added to a student account online using My School Bucks or cash sent to the school office.

Shots
Students must have vaccinations completed in order to begin school. Updated shot records can be dropped off at the school office or given to Ms. Munsch at the Open House.

Students entering 6th grade must be vaccinated with one dose of Tdap and one dose of meningococcal vaccine. Both of these vaccines should be received on or after the 11th birthday. This requirement will be deferred for students that have not yet reached their 11th birthday. On the 11th birthday the requirement would apply. 

Mask Wearing
Masks are optional for students, staff, and visitors while in the building. If you desire that your child wear a mask during the school day, it is the student’s responsibility to bring one each day. Masks will not be handed out in the office.

Dakota Bowl
The 43rd Annual Bob Burns Dakota Bowl will take place on Saturday, Aug. 28th at McEneaney Field on the campus of O'Gorman High School. Dakota Bowl will be the first game of the season for the O'Gorman Knights. The deadline to enroll for the camps is Aug. 16th. Information on the camps can be found at the following link: Dakota Bowl Camps

Gift Cards 
The Bishop O'Gorman Gift Card program is a great way to support the Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools and also earn tuition credit at the same time. Check out the following flyer for information on this awesome program: Gift Card Program

Sweatshirts
The online store to purchase St. Lambert Elementary fleece jackets or sweatshirts will be open Aug. 30th-Sep. 12th. These are allowed to be worn in the school over polo shirts in accordance with the dress code policy. Watch for the link that will be sent out in future parent updates.

Weekly Updates
These Weekly Updates can be also be found on our school website under the “Parent” section. This will allow parents an option to refer back to information as needed. 

Upcoming Dates:
Aug. 15 – 5:00 New Parent Meeting in the art room
Aug. 16 – 5:00-6:30 Open House
Aug. 19 – First Day of School
Aug. 20 – 8:30 Mass led by 6^th Gr.
Walk-a-thon Packets sent home - Collections Begin
Aug. 27 – 8:30 Mass led by 5^th Gr.
Sept. 6 – No School – Labor Day
Sept. 10 – 5:30 Walk-a-thon followed by Beginning Bash

What a wonderful first day of school! It is so nice to see the students and hear the sounds of their voices in the school and on the playground. My prayers are with all the students, families, and staff for a blessed year as we work in our mission to form a community of faith and learning by promoting a Catholic way of life through Gospel values and academic excellence.

SFO Board (School Family Organization)
The SFO is made up of all our parents and teachers. The group supports the school with fun activities and fundraising for school needs.

TheSFO Board members are:
Co-Presidents: Kate Althoff, Maria Madrigal
Co-Vice Presidents: Becky Hall, Brooke Wegener
Member At Large: Alem Woldegiorgis
School Rep: McKenzie Docken

Grandfriend Day - Sept. 10 @ 8:20
On Friday, Sept. 10th, all students are encouraged to invite grandparents or grandfriends to spend some time with them at school.
The morning will begin with Benediction at 8:20, followed by Mass, a tour of the school led by the students, and Bingo. The morning will conclude around 10:15.

K-6th Student Birthday Lunches with Ms. Davis
K-6th grade students join Ms. Davis for a Pizza Birthday Lunch during the month of their birthday. Invites are sent to students so they know which day to look forward to the lunch. If a student prefers not to eat pizza, they are welcome to pack their own lunch for the birthday lunch.
Preschool students receive a pencil on their birthday.

Box Tops

Box Tops for Education has moved to an app based program rather than clipping and saving from products. Download the Box Top app. Select St. Lambert Elementary for your school. Then, after shopping, you scan your receipt using the app. Each Box Tops is worth 10 cents for our school. It isn't much, but if everyone is scanning receipts for our school, it will add up!

Upcoming Dates:
Aug. 20 – 8:30 Mass led by 6^th Gr.
Walk-a-thon Packets sent home - Collections Begin
Aug. 26 - August Birthday Lunch
Aug. 27 – 8:30 Mass led by 5^th Gr.
Sept. 6 – No School – Labor Day
Sept. 10 – Grandfriend Day
Final WAT turn in
5:30 Walk-a-thon followed by Beginning Bash at Cherry Rock Park

Walk-a-thon
Our first turn in day is tomorrow. Please send packets and donations to the school tomorrow morning. We will return the envelopes to students at the end of the day.

For preschool students who don't attend school on Fridays, their teachers can collect the money on their last school day of the week so their donations are included in the weekly totals.

Grandfriend Day - Sept. 10 @ 8:20
On Friday, Sept. 10th, all students are encouraged to invite grandparents or grandfriends to spend some time with them at school.
The morning will begin with Benediction in the church at 8:20, followed by Mass, a tour of the school led by the students, and Bingo. The morning will conclude around 10:15.

Sweatshirts and Fleece Jackets
The online store to purchase school uniform sweatshirts as well as fleece jackets will be open from August 30th-Sept. 12th. Orders after this date cannot be accepted. Sweatshirts are allowed to be worn in the school over polo shirts in accordance with the dress code policy. 
Items will be delivered to the school at the end of September.   Click here to order.

Siouxland Libraries Summer Reading Program
Siouxland Libraries is pleased to announce that the following students successfully completed the Summer Reading Program by reading for a minimum of 600 minutes from
May 22 - August 15.
Congratulations to:
Casimir Althoff
Andrea Dvoracek
Bernadette Gallagher
Felicity Gallagher
Philomena Gallagher
Claire Gannon
David Gannon
Henry Grewe
Colette Menke
Xavier Menke
Kalley VanMeveren

A Note from the Counselor
Welcome Back!
I hope you and your family had a fun and relaxing summer vacation. I know I am excited to be back in school. I hope this year will be a successful experience for all students. Please feel free to contact me if you have any concerns for your child. Since I cover two schools, email is the best way to get ahold of me, but you are also welcome to reach me by phone. 

Best Wishes!
Mrs. Anderson
School Counselor
Email: panderson@ogknights.org
Phone: 605-338-7042

Box Tops
Box Tops for Education has moved to an app based program, rather than clipping and saving from products. Download the Box Top app. Select St. Lambert Elementary for your school. Then, after shopping, scan your receipt using the app. Each Box Top is worth 10 cents for our school. It isn't much, but if everyone is scanning receipts for our school it will add up!

Upcoming Dates:
Aug. 27 – 8:30 Mass led by 5^th Gr.
Sept. 3 - 8:30 Mass led by 4th Gr.
Sept. 6 – No School – Labor Day
Sept. 10 – Final WAT turn in
8:30 Mass led by 3rd Gr.
Grandfriend Day
5:30 Walk-a-thon followed by Beginning Bash at Cherry Rock Park

Funeral Mass
Parking for school pick up tomorrow may be more limited. There is a funeral Mass at St. Lambert Parish at 2:00 tomorrow. The parish is going to try to have those attending the funeral park on the west side of the building (on Bahnson Ave.).

Also, just as an awareness, whenever there are funeral Mass lunches at the parish, our lunch menu may be changed and students eat in the classrooms. There is only one lunch option and no salad bar on these days. We consider this small sacrifice our corporal work of mercy to help bury the dead.

Walk-a-thon
Our 2nd money turn-in day is tomorrow. Please send packets and donations to the school tomorrow morning. We will return the envelopes to students at the end of the day.

We are still in need of a few volunteers for the Beginning Bash after the WAT. If you would like to volunteer to do face painting or clean up, please sign up here. Volunteer Sign Up

Grandfriend Day - Sept. 10 @ 8:20
On Friday, Sept. 10th, all students are encouraged to invite grandparents or grandfriends to spend some time with them at school.

The morning will begin with Benediction in the church at 8:20, followed by Mass, a tour of the school led by the students, and Bingo. The morning will conclude around 10:15.

Sweatshirts and Fleece Jackets
The online store to purchase school uniform sweatshirts as well as fleece jackets will be open from August 30th-Sept. 12th. Orders after this date cannot be accepted. Sweatshirts are allowed to be worn in the school over polo shirts in accordance with the dress code policy. 

Items will be delivered to the school at the end of September.   Click here to order.

Extra Care Days for Oct. No School Days
If your child needs care on Oct. 20, 21, 22 for these no school days, click the link to print the contract form. You may also pick up a form in the school office. The form needs to be turned in before Oct. 1st.

Extra Care Contracts for ASC early outs and no school days

Picture Day
School pictures are on Sept. 13th and 14th
Sept. 13 - Preschool and K-3rd grades
Sept. 14 - Preschool and 4th-6th grades (and anyone absent on the 13th)

All students will have a picture taken even if they are not purchasing pictures. Order envelopes will go home with students tomorrow. Exact change or a check for the amount needs to be included in the envelope. The photographer does not have change.

Students do not need to wear their uniform either of these two days.

Box Tops

Box Tops for Education has moved to an app based program, rather than clipping and saving from products. Download the Box Top app. Select St. Lambert Elementary for your school. Then, after shopping, scan your receipt using the app. Each Box Top is worth 10 cents for our school. It isn't much, but if everyone is scanning receipts for our school it will add up!

Upcoming Dates:
Sept. 3 - 8:30 Mass led by 4th Gr.
Sept. 6 – No School – Labor Day
Sept. 10 – Final WAT turn in
8:30 Mass led by 3rd Gr.
Grandfriend Day
5:30 Walk-a-thon followed by Beginning Bash at Cherry Rock Park
Sept. 13 - School Pictures for Preschool and K-3rd grades
Sept. 14 - School Pictures for Preschool and 4th-6th grades (and anyone absent on the 13th)

Walk-a-thon - Final Turn-In Tomorrow
Our final money turn-in is tomorrow. Please send packets and money to the school tomorrow morning.

Pajama Day was a lot of fun! We are excited to announce that we have now made the $10,000 mark to earn movie and popcorn in the classrooms.

Hopefully, we'll reach our goal of $15,000 on Friday for the students to have the bounce houses and snow cone truck. That will also mean we've made a big difference in meeting the needs of our school to fund classroom supplies, speech services, technology subscriptions, teacher professional development and fun extras in the school.

Walk-a-thon and Beginning Bash - Tomorrow Evening @ 5:30 PM
Our Walk-a-thon is tomorrow evening at 5:30 at Cherry Rock Park with the Beginning Bash following the walk.

At 5:30, we will gather at the picnic shelter for prayer before we begin the walk. If you aren't able to be there right at 5:30, that is okay, come when you can. We hope to see many of our families there for a night of fun!

Grandfriend Day - Tomorrow @ 8:20 AM
Students are encouraged to invite grandparents or grandfriends to spend some time with them at school.

The morning will begin with Benediction in the church at 8:20, followed by Mass, a tour of the school led by the students, and Bingo. The morning will conclude around 10:15.

Sweatshirts and Fleece Jackets
The online store to purchase school uniform sweatshirts as well as fleece jackets is open until Sept. 12th. Orders after this date cannot be accepted. Sweatshirts are allowed to be worn in the school over polo shirts in accordance with the dress code policy. 

Items will be delivered to the school at the end of September.   Click here to order.

Picture Day
School pictures are on Sept. 13th and 14th
Sept. 13 - Preschool and K-3rd grades
Sept. 14 - Preschool and 4th-6th grades (and anyone absent on the 13th)

All students will have a picture taken even if they are not purchasing pictures. Order envelopes will go home with students tomorrow. Exact change or a check for the amount needs to be included in the envelope. The photographer does not have change.

Students do not need to wear their uniform either of these two days.

Extra Care Days for Oct. No School Days
If your child needs care on Oct. 20, 21, 22 for these no school days, click the link to print the contract form. You may also pick up a form in the school office. The form needs to be turned in before Oct. 1st.
Extra Care Contracts for ASC early outs and no school days

Pizza Ranch Night - Sept. 21
On Sept. 21, from 5:00-8:00 PM, the Pizza Ranch on 10th St. will donate 10% of all dine-in and carry-out orders to our school. What a delicious way to support our school!

Upcoming Dates:
Sept. 10 – Final WAT turn in
8:30 Mass led by 3rd Gr.
         Grandfriend Day
5:30 Walk-a-thon followed by Beginning Bash at Cherry Rock Park
Sept. 13 - School Pictures for Preschool and K-3rd grades
Sept. 14 - School Pictures for Preschool and 4th-6th grades (and anyone absent on the 13th)
Sept. 17 - 8:30 Mass led by 2nd Gr.
Sept. 21 - 5:00-8:00 Pizza Ranch Night

Friday was such a fun day with so many grandparents and grandfriends who were able to visit the school, then the Walk-a-thon (WAT) and Beginning Bash that evening! We truly have a wonderful school and it's fun to see our families gather together as a community.

Walk-a-thon - Prizes
What a great job on the Walk-a-thon! We exceeded our goal. As of now, we are at $18,500 for donations! Thank you, parents, for helping your children fundraise for our school.

A BIG THANK YOU to Stacy Adamson, Kate Althoff and Teresa Dvoracek for planning the Walk-a-thon!
THANK YOU to our SFO Board for planning the Beginning Bash!

Two bounce houses are being delivered for the students to enjoy this Wednesday for reaching our school goal.
The Dakota Snow Cone truck will be coming on Thursday from 9:00-10:00.
We will set a date for next week for students who earned the pizza.

Picture Day Tomorrow
School pictures are tomorrow for Preschool and 4th-6th grades (and anyone absent today).

All students will have a picture taken even if they are not purchasing pictures. Exact change or a check for the amount needs to be included in the envelope. The photographer does not have change.

Students do not need to wear their uniform even if they had their picture taken today.

Pizza Ranch Night - Sept. 21
On Sept. 21, from 5:00-8:00 PM, the Pizza Ranch on 10th St. will donate 10% of all dine-in and carry-out orders to our school. What a delicious way to support our school!
Money from this is used to help pay for our monthly birthday lunches with Ms. Davis.

SFO Night - Sept. 23, 6:00-7:00
Our first SFO Night is Thursday, Sept. 23rd, in the gym. All our students and families are invited. We will be playing BINGO in the gym.
Snacks will be provided. Families are welcome to bring a dozen bars/cookies to share.
No daycare will be provided.

Vision and Hearing Screenings
1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th graders will have their vision and hearing screened by a couple of outside agencies.
Vision - Sept. 27 through the SD Lions Foundation
Hearing - Nov. 1st through the Sertoma Club

Students in these grades will be screened unless a parent calls the school office to let us know they do not want their child screened. 

Extra Care Days for Oct. No School Days
If your child needs care on Oct. 20, 21, 22 for these no school days, click the link to print the contract form. You may also pick up a form in the school office. The form needs to be turned in before Oct. 1st.
Extra Care Contracts for ASC early outs and no school days

Upcoming Dates:.
Sept. 14 - School Pictures for Preschool and 4th-6th grades (and anyone absent on the 13th)
Sept. 17 - 8:30 Mass led by 2nd Gr.
5:00 O'Gorman Homecoming Football Game vs. Brandon Valley
Sept. 21 - 5:00-8:00 Pizza Ranch Night
Sept. 23 - 6:00 SFO Night in the gym
Sept. 24 - 8:30 Mass led by 1st Gr.
Sept. 30 - Birthday lunch with Ms. Davis for Sept. and Oct. birthdays

SFO Night - Tonight, 6:00-7:00
Our first SFO Night is tonight at 6:00 in the gym. All our students and families are invited. We will be playing BINGO in the gym.
Snacks will be provided. Families are welcome to bring a dozen bars/cookies to share.
No daycare will be provided.

Vision and Hearing Screenings
1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th graders will have their vision and hearing screened by a couple of outside agencies.
Vision - Sept. 27 through the SD Lions Foundation
Hearing - Nov. 1st through the Sertoma Club

Students in these grades will be screened unless a parent calls the school office to let us know they do not want their child screened. 

Pizza at the Park
K-6th grade students who raised $150 or more for the WAT will enjoy a pizza party at Frank Olson Park on Monday, Sept 27th from 2:00-2:50.
Preschool had their pizza party on the playground this Tuesday and really enjoyed it.

The pizza party wraps up the official end of our Walk-a-thon. What a wonderful event it was for both community building and fundraising. Our final dollars raised were $19,721 before prize expenses. That is amazing! Thank you, parents, for your help with a successful WAT.

Extra Care Days for Oct. No School Days
If your child needs care on Oct. 20, 21, 22 for these no school days, click the link to print the contract form. You may also pick up a form in the school office. The form needs to be turned in before Oct. 1st.

Extra Care Contracts for ASC early outs and no school days

Accessing Grades on Infinite Campus
Mid-term grades for 1st-6th are posted and available for parents to view on Infinite Campus. If you need your parent username and password, please email our computer teacher at cnagel@ogknights.org.

If you need directions for accessing grades on Infinite Campus, click here for directions.

Specials are skills-based grading, no letter grade.

Upcoming Dates:
Sept. 23 - 6:00-7:00 SFO Night in the gym
Sept. 24 - 8:30 Mass led by 1st Gr.
Sept. 30 - Birthday lunch with Ms. Davis for Sept. and Oct. birthdays
Oct. 1 - 8:30 Mass led by 6th Gr.
Oct. 20 - No School - Parent Teacher Conferences
Oct. 21 - No School - Teacher In-Service
Oct. 22 - No School

Raffle Tickets for Notre Dame Game
We are selling raffle chances to win 4 tickets to the Notre Dame vs. USC Game on Oct. 23rd. The game is at 6:30 at Notre Dame. Raffle chances are $40 each or $60 for two. Raffle chances can be purchased at the school office or after St. Lambert Masses this weekend.

The drawing is Oct. 4th.
All proceeds go to our school.

Extra Care Days for Oct. No School Days
If your child needs care on Oct. 20, 21, 22 for these no school days, click the link to print the contract form. You may also pick up a form in the school office. The form needs to be turned in by this Friday.

Extra Care Contracts for ASC early outs and no school days

Uniform Closet
Our parent volunteer to help in the Uniform Closet is Elise Ellenz. Thank you to Elise Ellenz for organizing the closet and keeping it so orderly! It really looks nice.
The uniform closet is open during school office hours.
The last day for shorts in school is Oct. 29th.

Upcoming Dates:
Sept. 30 - Birthday lunch with Ms. Davis for Sept. and Oct. birthdays
Oct. 1 - 8:30 Mass led by 6th Gr.
Oct. 8 - 8:30 Mass led by 5th Gr.
Oct. 13 - 6th Gr. Field Trip to Pipestone
Oct. 15 - 8:30 Mass led by 4th Gr.
Oct. 19 - Picture Retakes and for those absent when pictures were taken
5:00-8:00 Pizza Ranch Night at the 10th St. Pizza Ranch
Oct. 20 - No School - Parent Teacher Conferences
8:00-6:00 Student Flu Shots @ OGHS Cafeteria
Oct. 21 - No School - Teacher In-Service
Oct. 22 - No School 

Notre Dame Game Raffle Tickets
Congratulations to Sharon Hurley! She was the lucky winner of the 4 Notre Dame tickets we raffled off. 

Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences are on Wednesday, October 20. Students brought home a conference time request form. If you haven't returned that yet, please do that by this Friday. If you have more than one child at STL, teachers will schedule their conferences close to each other. Scheduled conference times will be sent home next week.

In-person conferences are preferred, however a zoom option is available for parents who need that.

Lunch Menu Changes
Due to supply shortages and/or delivery delays, our lunch menu is subject to change. Your child may have already mentioned this or you may have noticed articles in the news about supply chain shortages. We will do our best to notify students as soon as possible of any changes. Changes most likely will not be made to the online menu.

Picture Retakes - Oct. 19th
If you would like your child to retake their school pictures, please send their original pictures (or a new order form if this is their first time getting their picture taken) back to school on October 19. They do not have to wear their uniform to school that day if they are getting retakes.

Student Flu Shot Clinic - Oct. 20th
Students have an opportunity for a free flu shot on Oct. 20th. Shots will be given at the OGHS cafeteria from 8:00am-6:00pm.

Weather-Related School Announcements
We know how unpredictable South Dakota weather can be, especially with the winter months just around the corner. In the event of school cancellation, late start, or early dismissal, announcements will be sent to all families and staff through SchoolMessenger (a phone message). They will also be broadcast through social media, local television, and radio stations.

PLEASE NOTE: To ensure you receive these important notifications, make we have your current contact information.If you need to make an update, please email Mrs. Munsch at cmunsch@ogknights.org or call the school office at 338-7042.

Uniform Closet
Our parent volunteer to help in the Uniform Closet is Elise Ellenz. Thank you to Elise Ellenz for organizing the closet and keeping it so orderly! It really looks nice.

The uniform closet is open during school office hours. Items are $1 each.
The last day for shorts in school is Oct. 29th.

A Note from the Art Teacher
Hello! My name is Josie Johnson. I was a substitute/EA at Holy Spirit a lot last year. This year I was blessed with the art teaching job which is what I gained a degree in! My class process starts with motivation for the project where we dive into the time period, the culture surrounding the subject, and the relevance of the project to our lives. Next, we go through an ideation phase where the students brainstorm different ideas and compositions for their project. This allows them to make mistakes and challenge themselves to dig deeper for new ideas. Finally, we begin our final project. In this stage, I like to give students a lot of freedom. I don’t think every kid’s art should look exactly the same. Kids at this age hold endless amounts of creativity and when they are given freedom to show it, they truly impress themselves. 

So far in each grade we have worked on:
Kindergarten- Writing our name in Egyptian hieroglyphics, drawing and painting ladybugs and butterflies. 

1st grade- Learning Native American Tipi symbols and making a tipi out of paper bags, tracing and cutting out hands to create a pop art style. 

2nd- Learning traditional Indian henna styles, creating abstract art using shapes and oil pastels

3rd- Learning about Dia de los Muertos and creating decorative skulls and tissue paper flowers, creating art deco designs with metallic paint and folding methods.

4th- Learning about Aboriginal Australia and using dots to paint dream scenes, practicing drawing eyes, mouths, and noses to be used in a self-portrait, fauvism style. 

5th- Using watercolor to paint landscapes from Italy, studying different fonts to learn about the history of graffiti and write our names in our own graffiti style. 

6th- Learning and executing traditional Japanese printmaking techniques, researching the art of collage and creating our own collages from recycled magazines. 

If you have any questions about our art classroom, what your students are working on, or why, please feel free to email me at jjohnson@ogknights.org. I look forward to getting to know each one of your students, and helping them broaden their creative horizons.

Halloween Parties
K-6th have their Halloween parties in the gym with games and prizes on Friday, Oct. 29th. If you would like to help with games, please let Mrs. Munsch know which time(s) you are able to help and she will pass that on to the parent coordinator. Amanda Adjari is our parent volunteer coordinating the party.

Grades 3rd-6th @ 1:00-1:45
Grades K-2nd @ 2:00-2:45

Please send a bag of candy per family with your K-6th grade child to school for prizes. No nuts in the candy. (Candy with nuts find their way into the the staff lounge!)

Students may bring a costume to wear for the party. Costumes need to be positive, non-violent costumes and students need to be able to put it on themselves. No makeup, hair dye or fake (or real) weapons with the costume.

Stumped over a Halloween costume? Why not dress as a favorite saint or patron saint?

Preschool will have their parties on a day that works best for the most students in attendance. Watch for details from your child's teacher.

Upcoming Dates:
Oct. 8 - 8:30 Mass led by 5th Gr.
Oct. 13 - 6th Gr. Field Trip to Pipestone
Oct. 15 - 8:30 Mass led by 4th Gr.
End of the 1st 9-weeks
Oct. 19 - Picture Retakes and for those absent when pictures were taken
5:00-8:00 Pizza Ranch Night at the 10th St. Pizza Ranch
Oct. 20 - No School - Parent Teacher Conferences
8:00-6:00 Student Flu Shots @ OGHS Cafeteria
Oct. 21 - No School - Teacher In-Service
Oct. 22 - No School    
Oct. 29 - K-6th grade Halloween Parties

Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences are on Wednesday, October 20. Students are bringing home a note with your scheduled conference time(s) this week. If you are unable to make your scheduled time, please call the school office to reschedule your conference. (338-7042)

Picture Retakes - Oct. 19th
If you would like your child to retake their school pictures, please send their original pictures (or a new order form if this is their first time getting their picture taken) back to school on October 19. They do not have to wear their uniform to school that day if they are getting retakes.

Student Flu Shot Clinic - Oct. 20th
Students have an opportunity for a free flu shot on Oct. 20th. Shots will be given at the OGHS cafeteria from 8:00am-6:00pm.

Knight Locker Conference Sale - Oct. 20th
New Merchandise, New Markdowns!
Wednesday, October 20
8am - 6:30 pm
OGHS Knight Locker
Across from the cafeteria (where student flu shots will be distributed)

Halloween Parties
K-6th have their Halloween parties in the gym with games and prizes on Friday, Oct. 29th. If you would like to help with games, please let Mrs. Munsch know and she will pass that on to the parent coordinator. Amanda Adjari is our parent volunteer coordinating the party.

Grades 3rd-6th @ 1:00-1:45
Grades K-2nd @ 2:00-2:45

Please send a bag of candy per family with your K-6th grade child to school for prizes. No nuts in the candy. (Candy with nuts find their way into the the staff lounge!)

Students may bring a costume to wear for the party. Costumes need to be positive, non-violent costumes and students need to be able to put it on themselves. No makeup, hair dye or fake (or real) weapons with the costume.

Stumped over a Halloween costume? Why not dress as a favorite saint or patron saint?

Preschool will have their parties on a day that works best for the most students in attendance. Watch for details from your child's teacher.

Leaf Raking on the School Grounds - Nov. 5th
Kindergarten-6th grade students will be raking the school grounds on Nov. 5th. If your family has a rake that can be used for raking that day, please send it to school with your child. (Make sure to label it with your last name so we know who it belongs to.)

We are looking for a volunteer with a truck and trailer willing to haul the bagged leaves to the leaf drop off site that afternoon or on Saturday. The trailer should be dropped off at the school before noon on Nov. 5th. If you are able to provide a trailer and haul the leaves to the drop off site, please call the school office. 

Lunch Menu Changes
Due to supply shortages and/or delivery delays, our lunch menu is subject to change. We will do our best to notify students as soon as possible of any changes. Changes most likely will not be made to the online menu.

Weather-Related School Announcements
In the event of school cancellation, late start, or early dismissal, announcements will be sent to all families and staff through SchoolMessenger (a phone message). They will also be broadcast through social media, local television, and radio stations.

PLEASE NOTE: To ensure you receive these important notifications, make we have your current contact information.If you need to make an update, please email Mrs. Munsch at cmunsch@ogknights.org or call the school office at 338-7042.

Upcoming Dates:
Oct. 15 - 8:30 Mass led by 4th Gr.
End of the 1st 9-weeks
Oct. 19 - Picture Retakes and for those absent when pictures were taken
5:00-8:00 Pizza Ranch Night at the 10th St. Pizza Ranch
Oct. 20 - No School - Parent Teacher Conferences
8:00-6:00 Student Flu Shots @ OGHS Cafeteria
Oct. 21 - No School - Teacher In-Service
Oct. 22 - No School   
Oct. 29 - 8:30 Mass led by 3rd Grade
9:30 3rd Gr. Saints "Wax Museum" in the gym
K-6th grade Halloween Parties
Last day for shorts at school

K-6th Grade Halloween Parties -Tomorrow
K-6th grades have their Halloween parties in the gym with games tomorrow afternoon.

Students may bring a costume to wear for the party. Costumes need to be positive, non-violent costumes and students need to be able to put it on themselves. No makeup, hair dye or weapons with the costume.

Stumped over a Halloween costume? Why not dress as a favorite saint or patron saint?

St. Joseph Festival - October 29, 6:00-9:00 pm
Information on the festival can be found here - https://www.sfcatholic.org/discipleship/st-joseph-festival/  

The festival is at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. It is free, but they will accept a free will donation. There will be something for all ages! 

Hearing Screenings - Nov. 1st
1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th graders will have their hearing screened through the Sertoma Club.

Students in these grades will be screened unless a parent calls the office to let us know they do not want their child screened. 

Leaf Raking on the School Grounds - Nov. 5th
Kindergarten-6th grade students will be raking the school grounds on Nov. 5th. If your family has a rake that can be used for raking that day, please send it to school with your child. (Make sure to label it with your last name.)

We are no longer requesting paper lawn bags for the raking. The St. Lambert Parish lawn service has a piece of equipment that will suck up the leaves for us rather than having to bag them.

SFO Family Night – Nov. 11th, 6:00-7:00
Our next SFO Family Night is Nov. 11th from 6:00-7:00 in the gym. We will be making Thanksgiving door decorations for the Prince of Peace Retirement Community and putting together hygiene kits for the Bishop Dudley House.

If your family would like to donate items for the hygiene kit, even if you can’t make the meeting, they can be sent to the school between now and Nov. 11th.

Items needed are:
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Men’s/Women’s underwear (new and still in the package)
Women’s bras (new or gently used)

Colder Weather
We go outside for recess unless it is below 0 degrees. As the days are getting colder, please help your child to wear appropriate attire for the weather. If it is below 60 degrees, students need to wear a coat/jacket outside. If it is below 50 degrees, students need to wear hats and gloves/mittens outside.

The last day for shorts at school is this Friday.

Upcoming Dates:
Oct. 29 - 8:30 Mass led by 3rd Grade
9:30 3rd Gr. Saints "Wax Museum" in the gym
K-6th grade Halloween Parties
Last day for shorts at school
Nov. 1 - 8:30 School Mass for All Saints Day led by 2nd Gr. (No school Mass on Friday, Nov. 5th)
Nov. 7 - Daylight Savings Time Ends - Move clocks back one hour
Nov. 11 - 6:00-7:00 SFO Night in the gym (This will be a service project.)
Nov. 12 - 8:30 School Mass led by 1st Grade
Nov. 15 - 10:10 OGHS Jazz Band at STL
Mid-Term Reports sent home
Nov. 18 - Nov. Birthday Lunch with Ms. Davis
Nov. 19 - 8:30 School Mass led by 6th Grade
Praise Singers sing the National Anthem at the Stampede Game
Nov. 23 - 5:00-8:00 Pizza Ranch Night at the 10th St. Pizza Ranch
Nov. 24 - 8:30 Thanksgiving Mass led by 5th Grade with collection for the Food Pantry
11:30 Early Dismissal
Nov. 25 & 26 - No School
Nov. 28 - Advent Begins

Thank you to the parent volunteers who helped to provide a fun Halloween Party for the K-6th grade students and to all those who sent candy. A special thank you to Amanda Ajdari who coordinated the party! It was a lot of fun!

Leaf Raking on the School Grounds - Tomorrow, Nov. 5th
Kindergarten-6th grade students will be raking the school grounds tomorrow afternoon. If your family has a rake that can be used for the raking, please send it to school with your child. (Make sure to label it with your last name.)

St. Lambert Parish All Saints Party - Tomorrow, Nov. 5th, 6:30-8:30PM
What: Come celebrate the feast of All Saints.
There will be carnival-type games, all with a saint theme, and a treat bag at the end for all of the kids.
*Please bring a snack to share.
Who: Everyone is invited! Come dressed as your favorite saint (adults included!)
When: Friday, November 5 from 6:30-8:30 PM
Where: St. Lambert’s gym

Veterans Day Dress Down Day - Nov. 11th
To honor our Veterans, students may dress in red, white, and blue. (It does not need to be the uniform.)

SFO Family Night – Nov. 11th, 6:00-7:00
Our next SFO Family Night is Nov. 11th from 6:00-7:00 in the gym. We will be making Thanksgiving door decorations for the Prince of Peace Retirement Community and putting together hygiene kits for the Bishop Dudley House.

If your family would like to donate items for the hygiene kit, even if you can’t make the meeting, they can be sent to the school between now and Nov. 11th.

Items needed are:
Travel-size Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Men’s/Women’s underwear (new and still in the package)
Women’s bras, sports bras preferred (new or gently used)

Thanksgiving Mass and Food Pantry Collection - Nov. 24th
Our Thanksgiving School Mass will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 24th. Students may bring a canned or boxed food item for the Food Pantry to the Mass.
There is an 11:30 dismissal that day for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Kitchen Helper/Cashier Job Opening
Are you interested in a part-time job with no nights, weekends, or holidays? Lunchtime Solutions has a position open at St. Lambert to help in the kitchen and scan lunch cards as the students come through with their lunch. If you are interested, please follow this link for more information or to apply. LSI Position

RahRah! App
Get discounts and deals at your FAVORITE local stores while giving back to Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools! Purchase a membership for the RahRah! App to get exclusive access to special deals locally AND nationwide! And when you sign up and share with 10 friends, you have a chance to win $500 CASH and 5 Dress Down Days for your student(s)! There are a variety of membership options and half of the cost goes back to our schools. Click here for more information.

Upcoming Dates:
Nov. 5 - K-6th raking the school and parish grounds
Nov. 7 - Daylight Savings Time Ends - Move clocks back one hour
Nov. 11 - 6:00-7:00 SFO Night in the gym
Happy Veterans Day! Red, white and blue dress down day
Nov. 12 - 8:30 School Mass led by 1st Grade
Nov. 15 - 10:10 OGHS Jazz Band at STL
Mid-Term Reports sent home
Nov. 18 - Nov. Birthday Lunch with Ms. Davis
Nov. 19 - 8:30 School Mass led by 6th Grade
Praise Singers sing the National Anthem at the Stampede Game
Nov. 23 - 5:00-8:00 Pizza Ranch Night at the 10th St. Pizza Ranch
Nov. 24 - 8:30 Thanksgiving Mass led by 5th Grade with collection for the Food Pantry
11:30 Early Dismissal
Nov. 25 & 26 - No School
Nov. 28 - Advent Begins
Dec. 16 - 6:30pm PK-6th grade Christmas Concert at the OGHS Performing Arts Center

SFO Family Night – Thursday, Nov. 11, 6:00-7:00
Our SFO Family Night is Thursday evening from 6:00-7:00 in the gym. We will be making Thanksgiving door decorations for the Prince of Peace Retirement Community and putting together hygiene kits for the Bishop Dudley House.

If your family would like to donate items for the hygiene kit, even if you can’t make the meeting, they can be sent to the school or brought to the meeting.

Items needed are:
Travel-size Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Men’s/Women’s underwear (new and still in the package)
Women’s bras, sports bras preferred (new or gently used)

Parents attending the SFO Night receive a Dress Down Coupon for each of their children at St. Lambert.

Child Care No School/Early Dismissal Days
If you need child care for the Nov. 24th early dismissal day or any of the Christmas break days, please follow this link to the Bishop O'Gorman webpage for the contract sign up forms. We also have paper copies in the office. The form for Nov. 24th is due this Thursday. Child Care Contracts

Veterans Day Dress Down Day - Thursday, Nov. 11th
To honor our Veterans, students may dress in red, white, and blue this Thursday. (It does not need to be the uniform.)

Stampede Game - Nov. 19th
It's St. Lambert Night at the Stampede, Friday, Nov. 19! Our Praise Singers sing the National Anthem! All students that attend St. Lambert Elementary can get FREE tickets, but they must be ordered ahead of time. Adult tickets are $12 for the gray level and $18 for the gold level. Order tickets using this link: www.fevo.me/StLamberts
Tickets can be ordered until noon on Nov. 19th.

Thanksgiving Mass and Food Pantry Collection - Nov. 24th
Our Thanksgiving School Mass will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 24th. Students may bring a canned or boxed food item for the Food Pantry to the Mass.

There is an 11:30 dismissal that day for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

RahRah! App
Get discounts and deals at your FAVORITE local stores while giving back to Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools! Purchase a membership for the RahRah! App to get exclusive access to special deals locally AND nationwide! And when you sign up and share with 10 friends, you have a chance to win $500 CASH and 5 Dress Down Days for your student(s)! There are a variety of membership options and half of the cost goes back to our schools. Click here for more information.

Kitchen Helper/Cashier Job Opening
Are you interested in a part-time job with no nights, weekends, or holidays? Lunchtime Solutions has a position open at St. Lambert to help in the kitchen and scan lunch cards as the students come through with their lunch. If you are interested, please follow this link for more information or to apply. LSI Position
The position is listed under Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools.

Upcoming Dates:
Nov. 11 - 6:00-7:00 SFO Night in the gym
Happy Veterans Day! Red, white and blue dress down day
Nov. 12 - 8:30 School Mass led by 1st Grade
Nov. 15 - 10:10 OGHS Jazz Band at STL
Mid-Term Reports sent home
Nov. 18 - Nov. Birthday Lunch with Ms. Davis
Nov. 19 - 8:30 School Mass led by 6th Grade
Praise Singers sing the National Anthem at the Stampede Game
Nov. 23 - 5:00-8:00 Pizza Ranch Night at the 10th St. Pizza Ranch
Nov. 24 - 8:30 Thanksgiving Mass led by 5th Grade with collection for the Food Pantry
11:30 Early Dismissal
Nov. 25 & 26 - No School
Nov. 28 - Advent Begins
Dec. 16 - 6:30pm PK-6th grade Christmas Concert at the OGHS Performing Arts Center

Stampede Game - Nov. 19th
It's St. Lambert Night at the Stampede, Friday, Nov. 19! Our Praise Singers sing the National Anthem! All students that attend St. Lambert Elementary can get FREE tickets, but they must be ordered ahead of time. Adult tickets are $12 for the gray level and $18 for the gold level. Order tickets using this link: www.fevo.me/StLamberts
Tickets can be ordered until noon tomorrow.

Thanksgiving Mass and Food Pantry Collection - Nov. 24th
Our Thanksgiving School Mass will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 24th. Students may bring a canned or boxed food item for the Food Pantry to the Mass.

There is an 11:30 dismissal that day for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Christmas Concerts
We are excited about our upcoming Christmas Concerts! The students have been working hard preparing for the concerts. Everyone is invited to attend these events.
Dec. 7th - 7:00 Band and Orchestra Concert in the school gym
Dec. 16 - 6:30pm PK-6th grade Christmas Concert at the OGHS Performing Arts Center

St. Lambert Parish Children's Nativity Play - Dec. 18th @ 10:00
If your child would like to participate in the Nativity Play, please sign up using this link. or by calling 338-4728.
There will be a practice on Dec. 12th at 4:00 and Dec. 15th at 6:00 in the church.
Contact Ellen Bauman at the St. Lambert Parish Office in you have any questions at 338-4728.

Child Care No School/Early Dismissal Days
If you need child care for any of the Christmas break days, please follow this link to the Bishop O'Gorman webpage for the contract sign up forms. We also have paper copies in the office. Forms are due Nov. 30th. Child Care Contracts

RahRah! App
We've made it even EASIER for you to win $500 CASH & 5 Dress Down Days! Just purchase a membership for our RahRah! app and you will be entered into our drawing! When you purchase a membership, half the proceeds go back to Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools! The app provides great deals at hundreds of local businesses like Sky Zone, Juice Stop, Wingstop and at stores nationwide! But we still need YOUR help to make our fundraiser a success so share with your friends and family! Once we reach 500 memberships, we'll be drawing for $500 CASH & 5 Dress Down Days! Thank you to those who have already shared, we will be reaching out with a special gift! Click here to get signed up!

Bishop Dudley House Volunteering Opportunities
The SFO Night was fun with the service projects for the Bishop Dudley House and Prince of Peace Retirement Facility. Thank you for all who donated items for the Bishop Dudley House and to all those who attended the SFO Night for the service project. If your family is looking for ways to volunteer at the Bishop Dudley House, click here for ways help is needed.

Upcoming Dates:
Nov. 19 - 8:30 School Mass led by 6th Grade
Praise Singers sing the National Anthem at the Stampede Game
Nov. 23 - 5:00-8:00 Pizza Ranch Night at the 10th St. Pizza Ranch
Nov. 24 - 8:30 Thanksgiving Mass led by 5th Grade with collection for the Food Pantry
11:30 Early Dismissal
Nov. 25 & 26 - No School
Nov. 28 - Advent Begins
Dec. 7 - 7:00 Band and Orchestra Concert in the school gym
Dec. 16 - 6:30pm PK-6th grade Christmas Concert at the OGHS Performing Arts Center

Pizza Ranch Night - Tonight 5:00-8:00pm
Our last St. Lambert Pizza Ranch Night for the year is tonight from 5:00-8:00pm at the 10th Street Pizza Ranch.
Pizza Ranch will donate 10% of all their dine-in and carry-out orders between 5-8pm to our school. 
We earned $148.70 for the Sept. Night and $131.68 for the Oct. Night. Money earned helps to pay for the monthly Pizza Birthday Lunches and birthday certificates/pencils.

Thanksgiving Mass and Food Pantry Collection - Nov. 24th
Our Thanksgiving School Mass is tomorrow. Students may bring a canned or boxed food item for the Food Pantry to the Mass.
There is an 11:30 dismissal tomorrow for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Christmas Concerts
Everyone is welcome to attend these events. Please keep the students in your prayers as they practice for the concerts. They are excited about the performances!
Dec. 7th - 7:00 Band and Orchestra Concert in the school gym
Dec. 16th - 6:30pm PK-6th grade Christmas Concert at the OGHS Performing Arts Center

Child Care for the Dec. No School/Early Dismissal Days
If you need child care for any of the Christmas break days, please follow this link to the Bishop O'Gorman webpage for the contract sign up forms. We also have paper copies in the office. Forms are due Nov. 30th. Child Care Contracts

St. Lambert Parish Children's Nativity Play - Dec. 18th @ 10:00
If your child would like to participate in the Nativity Play, please sign up using this link. or by calling 338-4728.
There will be a practice on Dec. 12th at 4:00 and Dec. 15th at 6:00 in the church.
All school and parish children are invited to participate.
Contact Ellen Bauman at the St. Lambert Parish Office in you have any questions at 338-4728.

Upcoming Dates:
Nov. 23 - 5:00-8:00 Pizza Ranch Night at the 10th St. Pizza Ranch
Nov. 24 - 8:30 Thanksgiving Mass led by 5th Grade with collection for the Food Pantry
11:30 Early Dismissal
Nov. 25 & 26 - No School
Nov. 28 - Advent Begins
Dec. 3 - 8:30 School Mass led by 4th grade
Dec. 7 - School Confessions
2:00 Dress Rehearsal for the Band and Orchestra Concert
7:00 Band and Orchestra Concert in the school gym
Dec. 8 - 8:30 Immaculate Conception Holy Day Mass led by 3rd grade
Dec. 16 - 6:30pm PK-6th grade Christmas Concert at the OGHS Performing Arts Center
Dec. 17 - 8:30 School Mass led by 2nd grade
Dec. 22 - Christmas Dress Down Day
Classroom Christmas Parties (PK may adjust their party day.)
11:30 Early Dismissal
Dec. 23 - Jan. 4 - No School
Jan. 5 - School Resumes

We wish all our families a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving.

Happy Advent!

Food Pantry Collection
Thank you for all your donations for the Feeding South Dakota Food Pantry. We collected 221 items!

Christmas Concerts
Everyone is welcome to attend these events. Please keep the students in your prayers as they practice for the concerts. They are excited about the performances!

Dec. 7th - 7:00 Band and Orchestra Concert in the school gym (Band/Orchestra Students should arrive at 6:30.)

Dec. 16th - 6:30pm PK-6th grade Christmas Concert at the OGHS Performing Arts Center (Students will meet in the cafeteria at 6:15. Students should wear dressy clothing. (Some sixth graders will be exceptions. Mrs. Helling will communicate costume needs for those students). 

Upcoming Dates:
Dec. 3 - 8:30 School Mass led by 4th grade
Dec. 7 - School Confessions
2:00 Dress Rehearsal for the Band and Orchestra Concert
7:00 Band and Orchestra Concert in the school gym
Dec. 8 - 8:30 Immaculate Conception Holy Day Mass led by 3rd grade
Dec. 9 - December and June Birthday Lunch with Ms. Davis
Dec. 16 - 6:30pm PK-6th grade Christmas Concert at the OGHS Performing Arts Center
Dec. 17 - 8:30 School Mass led by 2nd grade
Dec. 22 - Christmas Dress Down Day
Classroom Christmas Parties (PK may adjust their party day.)
11:30 Early Dismissal
Dec. 23 - Jan. 4 - No School
Jan. 5 - School Resumes

We pray you have a Blessed Advent!

The band and orchestra students gave a wonderful Christmas Concert. We are so proud of them! Thank you to Mr. Sip and Mrs. Schmidt for their work with our musicians.

Christmas Vocal Concert - Dec 16th, 6:30pm at the OGHS Performing Arts Center
Everyone is welcome to attend. Please keep the students in your prayers as they practice for the concert. They are excited about the performance!

Students will meet in the cafeteria at 6:15. Students should wear dressy clothing. (Some sixth graders will be exceptions. Mrs. Helling will communicate costume needs for those students). 

We encourage preschool and kindergarten families to stay for the whole concert, but if you need to leave after the PK/K portion, please exit quietly and proceed to the cafeteria to retrieve your child’s coat.

No School Days in Jan. and Feb. Care Contracts
There is no school on Jan. 17th. If you need child care this day, the contract is due Jan. 5th. Contract for January

There is an early out Friday, Feb. 4th. There is no school Feb. 16th, 17th, 18th, and 21st. If you need child care any of those days, the contract is due Jan. 19th. Contract for February days.

Staff Retreat Day - Jan. 4
Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools is a beautiful community of faith, filled with individuals striving to grow in holiness. As we approach the new year, our teachers and support staff will spend the first working day of 2022 in a spiritual retreat.  

We ask you to offer prayers for our teachers and support staff to be filled with the Love of God. A beautiful prayer you may wish to offer:

Heavenly Father, as children of your family, we ask you to bless the efforts of our children’s teachers and support staff today. Daily they plant the seeds of knowledge for a yet unknown harvest.
Father, we ask you to give them the patience of Job, the wisdom of Solomon, Mary’s gentle heart, and the conviction of Daniel.
Guide and direct them as they work to reach each child at his or her own level, and inspire them with the Holy Spirit to fill the hearts and minds of our children with an everlasting awe for your creation.
We ask this through Christ our Lord, AMEN 

We are grateful to partner with you in the education of your child(ren) and invoke the blessings of God upon you and your family.
In HIS Love,
Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools
Retreat Planning Committee

Upcoming Dates:
Dec. 10 - December and June Birthday Lunch with Ms. Davis
Dec. 16 - 6:30pm PK-6th grade Christmas Concert at the OGHS Performing Arts Center
Dec. 17 - 8:30 School Mass led by 2nd grade
Dec. 22 - Christmas Dress Down Day
Classroom Christmas Parties (PK may adjust their party day.)
11:30 Early Dismissal
Dec. 23 - Jan. 4 - No School
Jan. 5 - School Resumes

Christmas Vocal Concert - Tonight, 6:30pm at the OGHS Performing Arts Center
Everyone is welcome to attend the concert.

Students are to meet in the cafeteria at 6:15. Students should wear dressy clothing. (Some sixth graders will be exceptions. Mrs. Helling has communicated costume needs for those students). 

We encourage preschool and kindergarten families to stay for the whole concert, but if you need to leave after the PK/K portion, please exit quietly and proceed to the cafeteria to retrieve your child’s coat.

No School Days in Jan. and Feb. Care Contracts
There is no school on Jan. 17th. If you need child care this day, the contract is due Jan. 5th. Contract for January

There is an early out Friday, Feb. 4th. There is no school Feb. 16th, 17th, 18th, and 21st. If you need child care any of those days, the contract is due Jan. 19th. Contract for February days.

Staff Retreat Day - Jan. 4
Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools is a beautiful community of faith, filled with individuals striving to grow in holiness. As we approach the new year, our teachers and support staff will spend the first working day of 2022 in a spiritual retreat. We ask you to offer prayers for our teachers and support staff to be filled with the Love of God. A beautiful prayer you may wish to offer:

Heavenly Father, as children of your family, we ask you to bless the efforts of our children’s teachers and support staff today. Daily they plant the seeds of knowledge for a yet unknown harvest. Father, we ask you to give them the patience of Job, the wisdom of Solomon, Mary’s gentle heart, and the conviction of Daniel. Guide and direct them as they work to reach each child at his or her own level, and inspire them with the Holy Spirit to fill the hearts and minds of our children with an everlasting awe for your creation. We ask this through Christ our Lord, AMEN 

We are grateful to partner with you in the education of your child(ren) and invoke the blessings of God upon you and your family.
In HIS Love,
Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools
Retreat Planning Committee

Junior Achievement Volunteers Needed
Junior Achievement (JA) helps students make the connection between what they are learning in school and what they will need to succeed in work and life. JA's goal is to inspire and educate students through real-life experiences. JA encourages volunteers to incorporate their own personal experiences into the curriculum so that students can see the many paths that they have available. They are currently looking for volunteers for St. Lambert 1st and 2nd grade classrooms.  

Classes still open, needing volunteers:
Click here to see the classes in need of volunteers (and to sign up!)
Click here to see program overviews. JA’s three main topics are money, careers, and business ownership. Training and classroom materials are provided by JA, and the classroom teacher serves as a partner to help the volunteer manage student engagement and behavior.
Elementary: Five 30-45 minute sessions, volunteers schedule directly with the classroom teacher

Upcoming Dates:
Dec. 16 - 6:30pm PK-6th grade Christmas Concert at the OGHS Performing Arts Center
Dec. 17 - 8:30 School Mass led by 2nd grade
Dec. 17 - December and June Birthday Lunch with Ms. Davis
Dec. 22 - Christmas Dress Down Day
Classroom Christmas Parties (PK may adjust their party day.)
11:30 Early Dismissal
Dec. 23 - Jan. 4 - No School
Jan. 5 - School Resumes
Jan. 6 - Report Cards sent home
Jan. 14 - Technology Raffle Kicks Off
Jan. 17 - No School

We wish all our families a very Merry Christmas and many blessings in the new year.

Vocal Concert
The students did an amazing job at the vocal concert last Thursday! The concert was wonderful! A big thank you to Mrs. Helling for all her work in preparing the students and coordinating all the props.

No School Days in Jan. and Feb. Care Contracts
There is no school on Jan. 17th. If you need child care this day, the contract is due Jan. 5th. Contract for January
There is an early out Friday, Feb. 4th. There is no school Feb. 16th, 17th, 18th, and 21st. If you need child care any of those days, the contract is due Jan. 19th. Contract for February days.
Paper copies are also available in the school office.

Staff Retreat Day - Jan. 4
Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools is a beautiful community of faith, filled with individuals striving to grow in holiness. As we approach the new year, our teachers and support staff will spend the first working day of 2022 in a spiritual retreat. We ask you to offer prayers for our teachers and support staff to be filled with the Love of God. A beautiful prayer you may wish to offer:

Heavenly Father, as children of your family, we ask you to bless the efforts of our children’s teachers and support staff today. Daily they plant the seeds of knowledge for a yet unknown harvest. Father, we ask you to give them the patience of Job, the wisdom of Solomon, Mary’s gentle heart, and the conviction of Daniel. Guide and direct them as they work to reach each child at his or her own level, and inspire them with the Holy Spirit to fill the hearts and minds of our children with an everlasting awe for your creation. We ask this through Christ our Lord, AMEN 

We are grateful to partner with you in the education of your child(ren) and invoke the blessings of God upon you and your family.
In HIS Love,
Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools
Retreat Planning Committee

Junior Achievement Volunteers Needed
Junior Achievement (JA) helps students make the connection between what they are learning in school and what they will need to succeed in work and life. JA's goal is to inspire and educate students through real-life experiences. JA encourages volunteers to incorporate their own personal experiences into the curriculum so that students can see the many paths that they have available. They are currently looking for volunteers for St. Lambert 1st and 2nd grade classrooms.  

Classes still open, needing volunteers:
-Click here to see the classes in need of volunteers (and to sign up!)
-Click here to see program overviews. JA’s three main topics are money, careers, and business ownership. Training and classroom materials are provided by JA, and the classroom teacher serves as a partner to help the volunteer manage student engagement and behavior.
Elementary Lessons: Five 30-45 minute sessions, volunteers schedule directly with the classroom teacher

Elementary Basketball Nights at O'Gorman
Would your family like to see the O'Gorman basketball Knights in action?
There are two Elementary Basketball Nights this year:
Friday, January 7, Knights VS. Watertown Arrows (Girls) at 7PM
Friday, January 28, Knights VS. Pierre Governors (Boys) at 7PM
If you plan to attend, please arrive early, as tip off could start earlier. All elementary students who attend will receive an entry into a prize drawing, a free CellOnly mini basketball at the end of the game and $1 Hoop Shoots during half time to win a free Powerade.

A Family Entrance Fee is only $5 for the entire family (for elementary families only). Get 10% off at The Knight Locker, join the Pep Band and Dwight the Knight to cheer on our Knights basketball teams!

Upcoming Dates:
Dec. 22 - Christmas Dress Down Day
Classroom Christmas Parties (PK may adjust their party day.)
11:30 Early Dismissal
Dec. 23 - Jan. 4 - No School
Jan. 5 - School Resumes
Jan. 6 - Report Cards sent home
Jan. 14 - Technology Raffle Kicks Off
Jan. 17 - No School

We wish everyone a blessed New Year!

No School Days in Jan. and Feb. Care Contracts
There is no school on Jan. 17th. If you need child care this day, the contract is due Jan. 5th. Contract for January
There is an early out Friday, Feb. 4th. There is no school Feb. 16th, 17th, 18th, and 21st. If you need child care any of those days, the contract is due Jan. 19th. Contract for February days.
Paper copies are also available in the school office.

Elementary Basketball Nights at O'Gorman
Would your family like to see the O'Gorman basketball Knights in action?
There are two Elementary Basketball Nights this year:
Friday, January 7, Knights VS. Watertown Arrows (Girls) at 7PM
Friday, January 28, Knights VS. Pierre Governors (Boys) at 7PM

If you plan to attend, please arrive early, as tip off could start earlier. All elementary students who attend will receive an entry into a prize drawing, a free CellOnly mini basketball at the end of the game and $1 Hoop Shoots during half time to win a free Powerade.

A Family Entrance Fee is only $5 for the entire family (for elementary families only). Get 10% off at The Knight Locker, join the Pep Band and Dwight the Knight to cheer on our Knights basketball teams!

Attendance
Regular attendance is so important to a child's education. Studies show academic success is tied to regular attendance and lifetime habits are built through being on time for school. As a system, principals will be sending attendance letters to parents for both absences and tardies at the 5th, 9th, and 12th times starting this semester. We recognize there are times when a child is sick or needs to be out of school, however, letters will still be sent regardless of the absence. If you receive a letter and have questions, feel free to contact Ms. Davis.

Technology Raffle - Kick-off Jan. 14th
Our raffle to raise money for technology hardware in the school will kick off on Jan. 14th. The goal is to raise at least $15,000. Each student is expected to sell 10 tickets (or equivalent of $50 in donations). We don't receive budget money for technology so this is an important raffle. 100% of the money from raffle tickets sold stays in our school. This benefits all students because every classroom from preschool - 6th grade uses technology in our school. Information will be sent home with students on Jan. 14th.

Upcoming Dates:
Jan. 4 - No School - Staff In-Service
Jan. 5 - School Resumes
Jan. 6 - Report Cards sent home
Jan. 14 - Technology Raffle Kicks Off
Jan. 17 - No School
Jan. 18 - 7:15 Elementary Orchestra Concert at the OGHS PAC

It's a Girl!
Congratulations to Mrs. Arechiga, our kindergarten teacher, and her husband on the birth their baby girl! Lucille was born on Jan. 3rd and weighed 8lbs. 3 oz. We are very excited for Mrs. A's family.
Mrs. Tiffany Walker is our kindergarten long term sub until Mrs. A. returns on March 28th. We are happy to have her here.

No School Days in Feb. Care Contracts
There is an early out Friday, Feb. 4th. There is no school Feb. 16th, 17th, 18th, and 21st. If you need child care any of those days, the contract is due Jan. 19th. Contract for February days.
Paper copies are also available in the school office.

Elementary Basketball Nights at O'Gorman - Tonight and Jan. 28th
Would your family like to see the O'Gorman basketball Knights in action?
There are two Elementary Basketball Nights this year:
Tonight - Knights VS. Watertown Arrows (Girls) at 7PM
Friday, January 28 - Knights VS. Pierre Governors (Boys) at 7PM

If you plan to attend, please arrive early, as tip off could start earlier. All elementary students who attend will receive an entry into a prize drawing, a free CellOnly mini basketball at the end of the game and $1 Hoop Shoots during half time to win a free Powerade.

A Family Entrance Fee is only $5 for the entire family (for elementary families only). Get 10% off at The Knight Locker, join the Pep Band and Dwight the Knight to cheer on our Knights basketball teams!

Attendance
Regular attendance is so important to a child's education. Studies show academic success is tied to regular attendance and lifetime habits are built through being on time for school. As a system, principals will be sending attendance letters to parents for both absences and tardies at the 5th, 9th, and 12th times starting this semester. We recognize there are times when a child is sick or needs to be out of school, however, letters will still be sent regardless of the absence. If you receive a letter and have questions, feel free to contact Ms. Davis.

Technology Raffle - Kick-off Jan. 14th

Our raffle to raise money for technology hardware in the school will kick off on Jan. 14th. The goal is to raise at least $15,000. Each student is expected to sell 10 tickets (or equivalent of $50 in donations). We don't receive budget money for technology so this is an important raffle. 100% of the money from raffle tickets sold stays in our school. This benefits all students since every classroom from preschool - 6th grade uses technology in our school. Information and raffle tickets will be sent home with students on Jan. 14th.

We Need Volunteers for the Raffle
We need people to help count raffle tickets and money on the three turn in days - 9:30 on Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 11. If you are able to help on any or all of the days, please sign up here: Raffle Ticket/Money Counting

We will be selling raffle tickets after Masses at St. Therese (Jan. 22/23) and St. Lambert (Jan. 29/30). Students who help will receive credit for a share of the total tickets sold these two weekends. If your child can help after any of these Masses, please sign up here. More directions will follow for those who sign up.

STT Jan. 22/23 Mass Raffle Selling Sign Up

STL Mass Jan. 29/30 Raffle Selling Sign Up

Inquiring Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary Parent Information Night - Feb. 10th @ 5:30-6:30
Feb. 10th from 5:30-6:30 PM is our information night for parents who may be interested in sending their child to St. Lambert. This is a great way for parents seeking more information to learn about our wonderful school.

Current parents are our best way of spreading the good news about our school and the Bishop O'Gorman School System. If you know of a family that would enjoy sending their child to our school, please let them know about our information night. They can call the school at 338-7042 for more information about the open house or to RSVP.

Upcoming Dates:
Jan. 14 - Technology Raffle Kicks Off
8:30 school Mass led by 1st Gr.
Jan. 17 - No School
Jan. 18 - 7:15 Orchestra Concert at the OGHS PAC (St. Lambert, Holy Spirit and St. Mary Orchestras)
Jan. 21 - 8:30 school Mass led by Kindergarten
Jan. 22/23 - Raffle ticket sales after St. Therese Masses
Jan. 28 - 8:30 school Mass led by 5th grade
Jan. 29/30 - Raffle ticket sales after St. Lambert Masses
Jan. 30 - 9:30 Praise Singers led music at the St. Lambert Mass
Jan. 30-Feb. 4 - Catholic Schools Week
Feb. 4 - No Preschool (Due to the Catholic Schools Week Mass at the Elmen Center)
11:45 Early Dismissal

Jan. 13, 2022

It's Another Baby Girl in our School! Congratulations to Mrs. Docken, our 3rd Grade teacher, and her husband on the birth their baby girl! The baby surprised everyone with an early arrival and was born on Jan. 11th weighing 7lbs. 2 oz. We are very excited for Mrs. Docken's family. Mrs. Nielsen is subbing this month until the long-term sub begins. No School Days in Feb. Care Contracts There is an early out Friday, Feb. 4th. There is no school Feb. 16th, 17th, 18th, and 21st. If you need child care any of those days, the contract is due Jan. 19th. Contract for February days. Paper copies are also available in the school office. Elementary Basketball Night at O'Gorman - Jan. 28th Friday, January 28 - Boys Knights VS. Pierre Governors at 7PM If you plan to attend, please arrive early, as tip off could start earlier. All elementary students who attend will receive an entry into a prize drawing, a free CellOnly mini basketball at the end of the game and $1 Hoop Shoots during half time to win a free Powerade. A Family Entrance Fee is only $5 for the entire family (for elementary families only). Get 10% off at The Knight Locker, join the Pep Band and Dwight the Knight to cheer on our Knights basketball teams! Technology Raffle - Kick-off Jan. 14th Our raffle to raise money for technology hardware in the school will kick off tomorrow. The goal is to raise at least $15,000. Each student is expected to sell 10 tickets (or equivalent of $50 in donations). We don't receive budget money for technology so this is an important raffle. 100% of the money from raffle tickets sold stays in our school. This benefits all students since every classroom from preschool - 6th grade uses technology in our school. Information and raffle tickets will be sent home with students on Jan. 14th. We Need Volunteers for the Raffle We need people to help count raffle tickets and money on the three turn in days - 9:30 on Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 11. If you are able to help on any or all of the days, please sign up here: Raffle Ticket/Money Counting We will be selling raffle tickets after Masses at St. Therese (Jan. 22/23) and St. Lambert (Jan. 29/30). Students who help will receive credit for a share of the total tickets sold these two weekends. If your child can help after any of these Masses, please sign up here. More directions will follow for those who sign up. Families are able to sign up to help both weekends. You don't need to be a parishioner of the parish to sign up to help with raffle tickets. STT Jan. 22/23 Mass Raffle Selling Sign Up STL Mass Jan. 29/30 Raffle Selling Sign Up Catholic Schools Week (CSW) CSW is a fun time for the school! We have DUDD (dress up/down days) each day as well as several activities taking place throughout the week. Click here for the schedule. Inquiring Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary Parent Information Night - Feb. 10th @ 5:30-6:30 Feb. 10th from 5:30-6:30 PM is our information night for parents who may be interested in sending their child to St. Lambert. This is a great way for parents seeking more information to learn about our wonderful school. Current parents are our best way of spreading the good news about our school and the Bishop O'Gorman School System. If you know of a family that would enjoy sending their child to our school, please let them know about our information night. They can call the school at 338-7042 for more information about the open house or to RSVP. Upcoming Dates: Jan. 14 - Technology Raffle Kicks Off - Raffle Packets sent home 8:30 school Mass led by 1st Gr. Jan. 17 - No School Jan. 18 - 7:15 Orchestra Concert at the OGHS PAC (St. Lambert, Holy Spirit and St. Mary Orchestras) Jan. 21 - 8:30 school Mass led by Kindergarten Jan. 22/23 - Raffle ticket sales after St. Therese Masses Jan. 28 - 8:30 school Mass led by 5th grade Jan. 29/30 - Raffle ticket sales after St. Lambert Masses Jan. 30 - 9:30 Praise Singers led music at the St. Lambert Mass Jan. 30-Feb. 4 - Catholic Schools Week Feb. 4 - No Preschool (Due to the Catholic Schools Week Mass at the Elmen Center) 11:45 Early Dismissal Feb. 22 - 7:00 Band Extravaganza for 5th - 12th Grade at the OGHS PAC

Technology Raffle - 1st Turn in Tomorrow
This fundraiser is used to purchase technology hardware in the school. The goal is to raise at least $15,000. Each student is expected to sell 10 tickets (or equivalent of $50 in donations). We don't receive budget money for technology so this is an important raffle. 100% of the money from raffle tickets sold stays in our school. This benefits all students since every classroom from preschool - 6th grade uses technology in our school. We appreciate your help in selling raffle tickets!

We Need Volunteers for the Raffle
We are looking for people to help count raffle tickets and money on the three turn in days - 9:30 on Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 11. If you are able to help on any or all of the days, please sign up here: Raffle Ticket/Money Counting

We will be selling raffle tickets after Masses at St. Therese (Jan. 22/23) and St. Lambert (Jan. 29/30). Students who help will receive credit for a share of the total tickets sold these two weekends. If your child can help after any of the St. Lambert Masses, please sign up here. You don't need to be a parishioner of the parish to sign up to help with raffle tickets. 
STL Mass Jan. 29/30 Raffle Selling Sign Up

Catholic Schools Week (CSW)
CSW is a fun time for the school! We have DUDD (dress up/down days) each day as well as several activities taking place throughout the week. Click here for the schedule.

Elementary Basketball Night at O'Gorman - Jan. 28th
Friday, January 28 - Boys Knights VS. Pierre Governors at 7PM
A Family Entrance Fee is only $5 for the entire family (for elementary families only). If you plan to attend, please arrive early, as tip off could start earlier.

Inquiring Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary Parent Information Night - Feb. 10th @ 5:30-6:30
If you know of a family that would enjoy sending their child to our school, please let them know about our information night. They can call the school at 338-7042 for more information about the open house or to RSVP.

Total from Pizza Ranch Nights
We received our checks for the Pizza Ranch Nights this fall. Our school received $473.16. The money earned from these nights is used towards Birthday Lunches with Ms. Davis, birthday certificates and pencils.

Upcoming Dates:
Jan. 21 - 8:30 school Mass led by Kindergarten
First raffle tIcket turn in
Jan. 22/23 - Raffle ticket sales after St. Therese Masses
Jan. 24 - 2nd-5th Grades attend Schoolhouse Rock at the Washington Pavilion
Jan. 26 - Preschool DIAL Screening
Jan. 28 - 8:30 school Mass led by 5th grade
2nd raffle ticket turn in
7:00 Elementary Basketball Night
Jan. 29/30 - Raffle ticket sales after St. Lambert Masses
Jan. 30 - 9:30 Praise Singers led music at the St. Lambert Mass
Jan. 30-Feb. 4 - Catholic Schools Week
Feb. 4 - No Preschool (Due to the Catholic Schools Week Mass at the Elmen Center)
11:45 Early Dismissal
Feb. 5 - 6:00-7:30 Ice Skating at the Scheels IcePlex
Feb. 22 - 7:00 Band Extravaganza for 5th - 12th Grade at the OGHS PAC

Fr. Haggerty in Rome
If you haven’t seen the article on our school facebook page about Fr. Haggerty, you may want to check it out. He is on sabbatical in Rome and delivered cards to the Pope that some of our students made and was interviewed about it! https://www.facebook.com/StLambertElementary

Technology Raffle - 2nd Turn in Tomorrow
100% of the money from raffle tickets sold stays in our school and will be used to purchase technology hardware. This benefits all students, since every classroom from preschool-6th grade uses technology.The goal is to raise at least $15,000. Each student is expected to sell at least 10 tickets (or equivalent of $50 in donations). We appreciate your help in selling raffle tickets!

Raffle Money/Ticket Counters
If you would like to help count raffle tickets and money please sign up. We will begin after the school Mass, approx. 9:30, tomorrow and Feb. 11. Raffle Ticket/Money Counting

Catholic Schools Week (CSW)
CSW is a fun time for the school! We have DUDD (dress up/down days) each day as well as several activities taking place throughout the week. Click here for the schedule.

Students should wear their school uniform to the Mass they attend this weekend to show their pride in St. Lambert Elementary/Catholic schools.

Dress Up Dress Down (DUDD) coupons sold all week at school. $1 each, limit of 5 per student. These can be used on days we don’t have school Mass. 

Unfortunately, the magician is not able to make it so that has been removed from the schedule.

A huge thank you to Avera and Mount Marty for the donation of t-shirts for all the students and staff of our Catholic Schools in the Diocese!

Elementary Basketball Night at O'Gorman - Jan. 28th
Tomorrow, Friday, January 28 - Boys Knights VS. Pierre Governors at 7PM
A Family Entrance Fee is only $5 for the entire family (for elementary families only). If you plan to attend, please arrive early, as tip off could start earlier.

Inquiring Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary Parent Information Night - Feb. 10th @ 5:30-6:30
If you know of a family that would enjoy sending their child to our school, please let them know about our information night. They can call the school at 338-7042 for more information or to RSVP.

Family Adoration Hour
St. Lambert Parish is offering a “Family Hour of Adoration” at 6:30-7:30 PM Thursdays during the weekly Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

During this time, families are invited and encouraged to come with their children to teach them about adoration and pray, passing on this faithful practice without worry of disrupting the usual quiet of Adoration.

Families are welcome to come and go as it works best for you during this hour. If you are looking for resources or suggestions to get started, please contact Jodi at stlambertcgs@sfcatholic.org.

Enrollment for Current Families - Opens Feb. 14
Current families will begin re-enrollment on Monday, February 14th. 
We are excited to announce that for the 2022-2023 school year, Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools will be using an online admissions, enrollment, and tuition management platform called SchoolAdmin. This system will replace TADs in all facets except the financial aid application.

What is SchoolAdmin?
SchoolAdmin is an online platform that specializes in online forms and checklists. You will be able to view your checklist requirements and track progress as you complete required steps. 

How will I get access to my account?
You will receive an email on February 14th with authentication information and a link to sign in and set up your account. 

Where can I get more information about SchoolAdmin?
SchoolAdmin has a great parent support page (https://schooladmin.com/parent-portal-help). 

Financial aid online applications and Summer Care Registrations will also be available starting February 14th. Please contact Jenni Struck if you have questions. 605-575-3358 or admissions@ogknights.org
Information on Scholarships will also be in next week's parent email.

Terra Nova Testing - April 19-22
The Terra Nova Standardized Testing for 3rd-6th grades is April 19-22. Please avoid scheduling appointments during these days if at all possible.

Upcoming Dates:
Jan. 28 - 8:30 school Mass led by 5th grade
2nd raffle ticket turn in
7:00 Elementary Basketball Night
Jan. 29/30 - Raffle ticket sales after St. Lambert Masses
Jan. 30 - 9:30 Praise Singers led music at the St. Lambert Mass
Jan. 30-Feb. 5 - Catholic Schools Week
Jan. 31 - 7:30-7:55 Breakfast at School in the gym. This is for all students, parents, and staff. (Donuts/rolls, bananas, juice) Enter through the gym door.
8:10 Prayer at the T by the school office
Feb. 2 = 1:15 Variety Show
Feb. 3 = 2:30 Praise, Worship, and Adoration in the church
Three PES sisters (nuns) will visit our classrooms and have lunch with the students.
Feb. 4 - No Preschool (Due to the Catholic Schools Week Mass at the Elmen Center)
11:45 Early Dismissal
Feb. 5 - 6:00-7:30 Ice Skating at the Scheels IcePlex. This is an SFO event and they are paying for the skates and ice rink.
Feb. 14 - Enrollment for current families opens
Feb. 14-16 - Book Fair at the school
Feb. 16 = No School – Parent-Teacher Conferences
Feb. 17 = No School - Teacher In-Service
Feb. 18 & 21 = No School
Feb. 22 - 7:00 Band Extravaganza for 5th - 12th Grade at the OGHS PAC
Enrollment for new families opens

Great Plains Dental is offering FREE dental care to children 12 and under that are uninsured Saturday, February 5th
8:00AM - 2:00PM
The address to Great Plains Dental is:
5121 S Solberg Ave, Suite 120 Sioux Falls, SD 57108
To set up an appointment call: 605-231-9557

Technology Raffle
We are at $7,514. Our goal is $15,000, so we are halfway there! If your child would like more tickets to sell, please fill out the reorder sheet in the ticket pouch or let Mrs. Munsch/Ms. Davis know.
Feb. 11th is the last turn in date.
Letter from Catholic United Financial

Raffle Money/Ticket Counters
If you would like to help count raffle tickets and money on the last turn in, please sign up using this link. We will begin after the school Mass on Feb. 11. Raffle Ticket/Money Counting

Catholic Schools Week Mass - Tomorrow @ 10:00
Parents are welcome to attend the Mass at the Elmen Center. If you would like to watch the Mass, but are unable to attend in person, here is the link. CSW Mass
Students should wear their uniform to school and will put their CSW shirt over their uniform.
A huge thank you to Avera and Mount Marty for the donation of the t-shirts!

Dress Up Dress Down (DUDD) coupons can still be purchased in the office today and tomorrow morning. $1 each, limit of 5 per student.

REMINDERS: There is no preschool tomorrow due to the Mass.
K-6th have an 11:45 Early Dismissal.

All staff attend the CSW Mass. No one is at the school during that time. If you have an emergency and need to get in contact with a school staff person, please call the parish office at 605-336-8808 and they can get a hold of Ms. Davis.

Ice Skating at the Scheels IcePlex - Saturday, Feb. 5th, 6:00-7:30 PM
Our CSW ends on Saturday with skating at the IcePlex. We hope many of our families can make it! All students and their families are welcome.
Everyone is welcome to arrive by 5:45 PM to get their rental skates on. We have a rink reserved for our school. Just let them know at the door that you are with St. Lambert Elementary.

The ice skating is paid for by our SFO and it will cover skating and rentals for everyone.
The full concession stand will be open if people would like to purchase food and drinks. 

Inquiring Preschool, Kindergarten and Elementary Parent Information Night - Feb. 10th @ 5:30-6:30
If you know of a family that would enjoy sending their child to our school, please let them know about our information night. They can call the school at 338-7042 for more information or to RSVP.

Family Adoration Hour
St. Lambert Parish is offering a “Family Hour of Adoration” at 6:30-7:30 PM Thursdays during the weekly Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. During this time, families are invited and encouraged to come with their children to teach them about adoration and pray, passing on this faithful practice without worry of disrupting the usual quiet of Adoration. Families are welcome to come and go as it works best for you during this hour. If you are looking for resources or suggestions to get started, please contact Jodi at stlambertcgs@sfcatholic.org.

Enrollment for Current Families - Opens Feb. 14
Current families will begin re-enrollment on Monday, February 14th. 
We are excited to announce that for the 2022-2023 school year, Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools will be using an online admissions, enrollment, and tuition management platform called SchoolAdmin. This system will replace TADs in all facets except the financial aid application.

What is SchoolAdmin?
SchoolAdmin is an online platform that specializes in online forms and checklists. You will be able to view your checklist requirements and track progress as you complete required steps. 
How will I get access to my account?
You will receive an email on February 14th with authentication information and a link to sign in and set up your account. 
Where can I get more information about SchoolAdmin?
SchoolAdmin has a great parent support page (https://schooladmin.com/parent-portal-help). 

Financial aid online applications and Summer Care Registrations will also be available starting February 14th. Please contact Jenni Struck if you have questions. 605-575-3358 or admissions@ogknights.org

Scholarships Available:
All System Scholarships 
Specific to St. Lambert Elementary
Specific to OGJH

Terra Nova Testing - April 19-22
The Terra Nova Standardized Testing for 3rd-6th grades is April 19-22. Please avoid scheduling appointments during these days if at all possible.

Upcoming Dates:
Feb. 3 = 2:30 Praise, Worship, and Adoration in the church
Three PES sisters (nuns) will visit our classrooms and have lunch with the students.
Feb. 4 - No Preschool (Due to the Catholic Schools Week Mass at the Elmen Center)
11:45 Early Dismissal
Feb. 5 - 6:00-7:30 Ice Skating at the Scheels IcePlex. This is an SFO event and they are paying for the skates and ice rink.
Feb. 14 - Enrollment for current families opens
Feb. 14-16 - Scholastic Book Fair at the school during the school day
Feb. 16 = No School – Parent-Teacher Conferences - Scholastic Book Fair Open
Feb. 17 = No School - Teacher In-Service
Feb. 18 & 21 = No School
Feb. 22 - 7:00 O'Gorman Band-o-Rama for 5th-12th Grade Bands at the OGHS Gym
Enrollment for new families opens

Technology Raffle - Last turn in Tomorrow
Tomorrow is our last raffle turn in. All money and tickets need to be returned. Even unsold tickets need to be returned.

Raffle Money/Ticket Counters
If you would like to help count raffle tickets and money tomorrow, we will begin after the school Mass at approximately 9:15.

Scholastic Book Fair
Students will be able to shop at the Scholastic Book Fair during school on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 14th/15th. The Book Fair will also be open during Parent Teacher Conferences on Feb. 16th. Cash, credit cards, and checks payable to St. Lambert Elementary are accepted.
All money earned is used to purchase books for our library.

Enrollment for Current Families - Opens Feb. 14
As previously mentioned, we are using a new enrollment platform for next school year. On February 14th, you will receive an email from Bishop O’Gorman Schools with a link unique to your students to start the re-enrollment process. You must use the link provided in that email to create your Parent Portal account within School Admin. Once you are in School Admin, you will see the required checklist items to complete for each of your students. Your child will be considered enrolled when all required items are submitted.

Please note:
PRESCHOOL PARENTS: If you completed an Intent to Enroll form for your child, there will be additional checklist items in your parent portal to complete on the 14th before your child is enrolled.

Other items available February 14th:
-Current families can submit applications for siblings as a new student within your School Admin parent portal
-Summer Care registration forms will be available on our website and as an optional checklist item in your School Admin parent portal
-Financial aid and scholarship applications will be available on our website and as an optional checklist item in your School Admin parent portal

Please contact Jenni Struck if you have admission questions at 605-575-3358 or admissions@ogknights.org

Scholarships Available:
All System Scholarships 
Specific to St. Lambert Elementary
Specific to OGJH

Parent Teacher Conferences - Feb. 16
If you need to change your child's scheduled time, please call the school office.

No School Days Child Care Contracts
There is no school March 11 and March 18th.
There is an early dismissal April 14 and no school on April 15 and 18th.
If you need care for your child(ren) any of these days, fill out the contract and return it to the school office. There are also paper copies at the school office.
March Contract - due Feb. 22
April Contract - due Mar. 17

Upcoming Dates:
Feb. 12-13 - Book Fair open after St. Lambert weekend Masses
Feb. 14 - Classroom Valentine's Day Parties
Feb. 14 - Enrollment for current families opens
Feb. 14-16 - Scholastic Book Fair during the school day
Feb. 16 - No School – Parent-Teacher Conferences - Scholastic Book Fair Open
Feb. 17 - No School - Teacher In-Service
Feb. 18 & 21 - No School
Feb. 22 - 7:00 O'Gorman Band-o-Rama for 5th-12th Grade Bands at the OGHS Gym
Enrollment for new families opens
Feb. 25 - K-6th February Birthday Lunch (date change)
Mar. 2 - Ash Wednesday - Lent Begins
Mar. 3 - 6:00 SFO Night (in the gym)

Technology Raffle
As of today, we've raised $14,800 for technology in our school! We are so close to our $15,000 goal! If you still have tickets/money at home, please send them to school tomorrow. Even unsold tickets need to be returned.

Thank you, parents, so much for helping your child sell tickets in support of our school!

It’s PJ Day at School! - Tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb.15
The students met the $12,000 Technology Raffle prize level to earn a pajama (PJ) day at school!

Enrollment for Current Families
As previously mentioned, we are using a new enrollment platform for next school year. Today, you should receive an email from Bishop O’Gorman Schools with a link unique to your students to start the re-enrollment process. You must use the link provided in that email to create your Parent Portal account within School Admin. Once you are in School Admin, you will see the required checklist items to complete for each of your students. Your child will be considered enrolled when all required items are submitted.

Please note:
PRESCHOOL PARENTS: If you completed an Intent to Enroll form for your child, there will be additional checklist items in your parent portal to complete before your child is enrolled.

Other items available February 14th:
-Current families can submit applications for siblings as a new student within your School Admin parent portal
-Summer Care registration forms will be available on our website and as an optional checklist item in your School Admin parent portal
-Financial aid and scholarship applications will be available on our website and as an optional checklist item in your School Admin parent portal

Please contact Jenni Struck if you have admission questions at 605-575-3358 or admissions@ogknights.org

Scholarships Available:
All System Scholarships 
Specific to St. Lambert Elementary
Specific to OGJH

Cheer Camp - March 19
Dance Camp for Elementary aged students on March 19th. The campers are then invited to perform at Halftime of the Holy Hoops game on Tuesday March 22nd. Click here for more information.
MyBucks Registration

No School Days Child Care Contracts
There is no school March 11 and March 18th.
There is an early dismissal April 14 and no school on April 15 and 18th.
If you need care for your child(ren) any of these days, fill out the contract and return it to the school office. There are also paper copies at the school office.
March Contract - due Feb. 22
April Contract - due Mar. 17

Upcoming Dates:
Feb. 15 - PJ Day at School
Feb. 14-15 - Scholastic Book Fair during the school day
Feb. 16 - No School – Parent-Teacher Conferences - Scholastic Book Fair Open
Feb. 17 - No School - Teacher In-Service
Feb. 18 & 21 - No School
Feb. 22 - 7:00 O'Gorman Band-o-Rama for 5th-12th Grade Bands at the OGHS Gym
Enrollment for new families opens
Feb. 25 - K-6th February Birthday Lunch (date change from the paper calendar)
Mar. 2 - Ash Wednesday - Lent Begins
Mar. 3 - 6:00 SFO Night (in the gym)

Technology Raffle Winners
We raised $15,059 for technology in our school!
Thank you, parents, so much for helping your child sell tickets in support of our school! The students did an amazing job.

For meeting the $15,000 goal we have a week of Dress Down Days. This will be next week, Feb. 28th - Mar. 4th. (even on the mass day)

Congratulations to our Top Sellers:
Top Student Seller in the School - Mason Ajdari
Top Class - 4th Grade
Top Classroom Sellers:
PK3 - August Blocker
PK4 - Maria
PK5 - Kavin Wegener
K - James
1st - Henry Grewe
2nd - Deacon Schema
3rd - Aaron Arteaga-Cruz
4th - Mason Ajdari
5th - Savana Palmer
6th - Mara Havard

Enrollment for Current Families
Please complete the enrollment as soon as possible. This is very helpful as we plan staffing needs for next school year.
PRESCHOOL PARENTS: If you completed an Intent to Enroll form for your child, there will be additional checklist items in your parent portal to complete before your child is enrolled.

Please contact Jenni Struck if you have admission questions at 605-575-3358 or admissions@ogknights.org

Scholarships Available:
All System Scholarships 
Specific to St. Lambert Elementary

SFO Night - March 3rd @ 6:00 PM
Our last SFO Night for the school year is next Thursday, March 3rd at 6:00 in the gym. Please park in the back church parking lot and enter through the gym door.
Maria Madrigal will be visiting with us about Mexico. Snacks will be provided.

Cheer Camp - March 19
Dance Camp for Elementary aged students on March 19th. The campers are then invited to perform at Halftime of the Holy Hoops game on Tuesday March 22nd. Click here for more information.
MyBucks Registration

Holy Hoops - March 22
Back in the early 2000’s, Holy Hoops was an annual tradition that many people might remember. We are excited to announce that after a long break…. it’s back!

Holy Hoops is a community building event involving a friendly basketball game between area priests and O’Gorman seniors. The event includes lots of family fun activities to make this a great event to raise money for seminary education and tuition assistance. 

General admission is a free will donation. The concession stand opens at 5:30 PM in the OGHS cafeteria featuring pizza, hot dogs, and nachos. There will be a 50/50 raffle, halftime entertainment and hoop shoot, and performances by the Chamber Choir and Pep Band. 

We hope to see you at the game to help raise money for two great causes!

Extravaganza, A Knight for All Knights! - April 2
Join us April 2, 2022 at the Meadow Barn to celebrate and raise money for all 8 Bishop O'Gorman Schools! Extravaganza is an evening of dinner, live auction, raise the paddle, and is capped off with entertainment by Junk FM. By participating in the $10,000 raffle, nominating friends to have their yards knighted with yard signs for the You've Been Knighted campaign, the Live auction at the event, the Silent Auction that opens March 26, or purchasing a ticket to attend the event you are benefitting tuition assistance & staff salaries. Additional questions may be directed to Liz Myscofski in the Development Office at lmyscofski@ogknights.org or by calling 605-336-6354.

For event tickets, to register for the live auction, or to donate please click here. Extravaganza

No School Days Child Care Contracts
There is an early dismissal April 14 and no school on April 15 and 18th.
If you need care for your child(ren) any of these days, fill out the contract and return it to the school office. There are also paper copies at the school office.
April Contract - due Mar. 17

Upcoming Dates:
Feb. 25 - 8:30 Mass led by 3rd Grade
K-6th February Birthday Lunch
Feb. 28 - Mar. 4 - DUDD days for reaching the $15,000 goal
Mar. 2 - Ash Wednesday - Lent Begins
Mar. 3 - 6:00 SFO Night (in the gym)
Mar. 11 - No School
Mar. 18 - No School

Enrollment for Current Families Thank you to all who have already completed the enrollment for next year. If you haven't completed that yet, please do so as soon as possible. This is very helpful as we plan staffing needs and budgets for next school year. PRESCHOOL PARENTS: If you completed an Intent to Enroll form for your child, there will be additional checklist items in your parent portal to complete before your child is enrolled. Please contact Jenni Struck if you have admission questions at 605-575-3358 or admissions@ogknights.org Scholarships Available for K-12th Grades All System Scholarships  Specific to St. Lambert South Dakota Partners in Education (This is a part of South Dakota’s Tax Credit Program. Qualifying K-12th grade students may apply for this state scholarship in conjunction with the enrollment application or by this link to be taken to the South Dakota Partners in Education website.)  School Lent Theme Our school-wide Lenten theme is Following in Jesus' Footsteps. Students will reflect on a bible verse each week. As students do a deed that goes along with the bible verse reflection, they can write it on a foot-shaped cut out to make a path down the hallway with the feet. Students/staff can bring in new socks to donate to the Bishop Dudley House. SFO Night - March 3rd @ 6:00 PM Our last SFO Night for the school year is Thursday, March 3rd at 6:00 in the gym. Please park in the back church parking lot and enter through the gym door. Maria Madrigal will be visiting with us about Mexico. We'll also do some trivia on countries around the world. Snacks will be provided. Cheer Camp - March 19 A Dance Camp for Elementary aged students is on March 19th. The campers are then invited to perform at Halftime of the Holy Hoops game on Tuesday, March 22nd. Click here for more information. MyBucks Registration Holy Hoops - March 22 Holy Hoops is a community building event involving a friendly basketball game between area priests and O’Gorman seniors. There will be a 50/50 raffle, halftime entertainment, hoop shoot, and performances by the Chamber Choir and Pep Band. This family-fun event is to raise money for seminary education and tuition assistance.  General admission is a free will donation. The concession stand opens at 5:30 PM in the OGHS cafeteria featuring pizza, hot dogs, and nachos. The game begins at 6:30 PM in the OGHS gym. We hope to see you at the game to help raise money for two great causes! Extravaganza, A Knight for All Knights! - April 2 Join us April 2, 2022 at the Meadow Barn to celebrate and raise money for all 8 Bishop O'Gorman Schools! Extravaganza is an evening of dinner, live auction, raise the paddle, and is capped off with entertainment by Junk FM. By participating in the $10,000 raffle, nominating friends to have their yards knighted with yard signs for the You've Been Knighted campaign, the Live auction at the event, the Silent Auction that opens March 26, or purchasing a ticket to attend the event you are benefitting tuition assistance & staff salaries. Additional questions may be directed to Liz Myscofski in the Development Office at lmyscofski@ogknights.org or by calling 605-336-6354. For event tickets, to register for the live auction, or to donate please click here. Extravaganza No School Days Child Care Contracts There is an early dismissal April 14 and no school on April 15 and 18th. If you need care for your child(ren) any of these days, fill out the contract and return it to the school office. There are also paper copies at the school office. April Contract - due Mar. 17 50's Dance Coordinator(s) Needed Our 50's Dance is scheduled for April 29th. We need a couple of parents willing to chair the event. If you are interested in planning and coordinating the dance, please contact Ms. Davis. Box Tops for Education Box Tops for Education is now an app - no more clipping and saving! Just download the app and select St. Lambert as the school to receive your box top credits. Then, all you have to do when shopping is use the Box Top app to scan your receipt. If there are rewards they will be donated towards our school. Upcoming Dates: Mar. 2 - Ash Wednesday - Lent Begins 8:30 Ash Wednesday Mass led by 2nd grade Mar. 3 - 6:00 SFO Night (in the gym) Mar. 11 - No School Mar. 18 - No School Mar. 22 - Holy Hoops

Enrollment for Current Families Thank you to all who have already completed the enrollment for next year! If you haven't completed that yet, please do so as soon as possible. This is very helpful as we plan staffing needs and budgets for next school year. Please contact Jenni Struck if you have admission questions at 605-575-3358 or admissions@ogknights.org. Scholarships Available for K-12th Grades - Due April 1st All System Scholarships  Specific to St. Lambert South Dakota Partners in Education (The amount levels have been raised, meaning more people will qualify to apply. This is a part of South Dakota’s Tax Credit Program. Qualifying K-12th grade students may apply for this state scholarship in conjunction with the enrollment application or by this link to be taken to the South Dakota Partners in Education website.)  School Lent Theme Our school-wide Lenten theme is Following in Jesus' Footsteps. Students will reflect on a bible verse each week. As students do a deed that goes along with the bible verse reflection, they can write it on a foot-shaped cut out to make a path down the hallway with the feet. Students/staff can bring in new socks to donate to the Bishop Dudley House. Cheer Camp - March 19 For a flyer with information Click here MyBucks Registration Holy Hoops - March 22 @ 6:30 General admission is a free will donation. Concession stand opens at 5:30 PM in the OGHS cafeteria Game begins at 6:30 PM in the OGHS gym. No School Days Child Care Contracts There is an early dismissal April 14 and no school on April 15 and 18th. April Contract - due Mar. 17 50's Dance Coordinator(s) Needed Our 50's Dance is scheduled for April 29th. We need a couple of parents willing to chair the event. If you are interested in planning and coordinating the dance, please contact Ms. Davis. Box Tops for Education Box Tops for Education is now an app - no more clipping and saving! Just download the app and select St. Lambert as the school to receive your box top credits. Then, all you have to do when shopping is use the Box Top app to scan your receipt. If there are rewards they will be donated towards our school. I will be gone for a few days - from about noon March 9th, returning to school March 15th. I will respond to emails and messages when I return. Upcoming Dates: Mar. 11 - No School Mar. 13 - Daylight Savings Time Begins - set clocks ahead one hour Mar. 17 - 6th Grade visit to OGJH Mar. 18 - No School Mar. 22 - Holy Hoops @ 6:30, OGHS Mar. 24 - March Birthday Lunch with Ms. Davis Mar. 25 - 3rd Grade to Ag Friday at the Pavilion Report Cards sent home Mar. 26 - Band and Orchestra Solo Festival Mar. 29 - Terrific Tuesday Apr. 2 - Extravaganza

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Enrollment for Current Families Thank you to all who have already completed the enrollment for next year! If you haven't completed that yet, please do so as soon as possible. This is very helpful as we plan staffing needs and budgets for next school year. Please contact Jenni Struck if you have admission questions at 605-575-3358 or admissions@ogknights.org. Scholarships Available for K-12th Grades - Due April 1st All System Scholarships  Specific to St. Lambert South Dakota Partners in Education (The amount levels have been raised, meaning more people will qualify to apply. This is a part of South Dakota’s Tax Credit Program. Qualifying K-12th grade students may apply for this state scholarship in conjunction with the enrollment application or by this link to be taken to the South Dakota Partners in Education website.)  Terrific Tuesday for Kindergarten-6th Grade- March 29 Terrific Tuesday is an event during the school day where students are able to choose a couple different activities to participate in and learn something new. Some of the activities are karate, art project, fun with food, emergency vehicles, and fleece pillow making. Students sign up for their choices on Tuesday, March 22nd. A list of topics is being sent home today so your child can decide which topics they'd like to attend. 50's Dance Coordinator(s) Needed Our 50's Dance is scheduled for April 29th. We need a couple of parents willing to chair the event. We have one already - Becky Hall. If you are interested in helping with planning and coordinating the dance, please contact Ms. Davis. Junior Achievement (JA) JA volunteers shared their knowledge with our students about careers, money, owning a business, and ethics.  The volunteers teach hands on interactive lessons while sharing their own career journey. By sharing their personal and professional stories it allows students to start making a connection between their schoolwork and their future careers.  A special thank you to these volunteers who participated in JA at St. Lambert this year.  Kindergarten - Brenda Moore, TSP 1st - Matt Adamson, The First National Bank in Sioux Falls 2nd - Max Boyum, Augustana University 3rd - Eric Docken, PREMIER Bankcard 4th - Jaden Holzer, CorTrust Bank 5th - Jeff Derner, Capital Services 6th - none this year (Note from JA: If you are interested in sharing your knowledge and business experience with students in our community or would like to sponsor a student for $25, please contact the JA office at (605)336-7318 or jasd@ja.org.)  Upcoming Dates: Mar. 17 - 6th Grade visit to OGJH Mar. 18 - No School Mar. 22 - Holy Hoops @ 6:30, OGHS Mar. 24 - March Birthday Lunch with Ms. Davis Mar. 25 - 3rd Grade to Ag Friday at the Pavilion Report Cards sent home Mar. 26 - Band and Orchestra Solo Festival Mar. 29 - Terrific Tuesday Apr. 2 - Extravaganza

Parent Surveys
In an effort to maintain and improve the quality programs at Bishop O'Gorman Schools, a brief survey has been developed. We appreciate your time in taking the survey, providing comments and suggestions. Results will be utilized in our school improvement plan process to set goals and identify areas that we can improve upon. Responses are completely anonymous and are sent to the central office, not the individual schools.

Please note that separate surveys are being sent for different grade levels in the system. Please complete each survey if you have students at multiple levels/buildings.

The survey is open now through March 31 at 11:45pm.

Preschool survey link
Elementary survey link

Enrollment for Current Families
Thank you to all who have completed the enrollment for next year! We only have 20 students that need to complete the re-enrollment. If you haven't completed that yet, please do so as soon as possible. This is very helpful as we plan staffing needs and budgets for next school year. Enrollment needs to be completed before applying for scholarships/grants (to include parish assistance).

Please contact Jenni Struck if you have admission questions at 605-575-3358 or admissions@ogknights.org.

Scholarships Available for K-12th Grades - Due April 1st
All System Scholarships 
Specific to St. Lambert
South Dakota Partners in Education (The amount levels have been raised, meaning more people will qualify to apply. This is a part of South Dakota’s Tax Credit Program. Qualifying K-12th grade students may apply for this state scholarship in conjunction with the enrollment application or by this link to be taken to the South Dakota Partners in Education website.) 

50's Dance - April 29th - Help Needed
Our 50's Dance is scheduled for April 29th. Thank you to Becky Hall and Brooke Wegner who volunteered to co-chair the dance!
If anyone would like to assist with decorating, games, or helping in the kitchen, please call the school office and we will pass your name on to Becky and Brooke.

Confessions and Living Stations
School confessions are April 5th at 9:30. Parents are welcome to come for confessions. Students will go first, with others after the students are done.
Living Stations are April 14th at 10:30. Our 6th graders do a beautiful job of putting this on each year. Parents are invited to join us.

Past Weekly Parent Emails
As a reminder, past weekly parent updates are on the St. Lambert Webpage under the Parents drop down tab.

Thank you to Mrs. Walker who has been subbing in kindergarten while Mrs. Arechiga was on maternity leave! We are grateful to have had her here. Mrs. Arechiga will be back at school on Monday.

Upcoming Dates:
Mar. 24 - March Birthday Lunch with Ms. Davis
Mar. 25 - 8:30 School Mass led by 1st Gr.
3rd Grade to Ag Friday at the Pavilion (remember a sack lunch)
Report Cards sent home
Mrs. Walker's Last Day subbing in Kindergarten
Mar. 26 - Band and Orchestra Solo Festival
Mar. 29 - Terrific Tuesday
Apr. 1 - 8:30 School Mass led by Kindergarten
Apr. 2 - Extravaganza
Apr. 5 - 9:30 school confessions
Apr. 6 - 4th Gr. Band Screenings
Apr. 8 - 8:30 School Mass led by 4th Gr.
April 14 - 10:30 Living Stations
11:30 Dismissal for Easter break

Parent Surveys
In an effort to maintain and improve the quality programs at Bishop O'Gorman Schools, a brief survey has been developed. We appreciate your time in taking the survey, providing comments and suggestions. Results will be utilized in our school improvement plan process to set goals and identify areas that we can improve upon. Responses are completely anonymous and are sent to the central office, not the individual schools.

Please note that separate surveys are being sent for different grade levels in the system. Please complete each survey if you have students at multiple levels/buildings.

The survey is open now through March 31 at 11:45pm.
Preschool survey link
Elementary survey link
Thank you to those who have already completed the survey!

Extravaganza - April 2
The Extravaganza silent auction is now open! Extravaganza is an evening of dinner, live auction, raise the paddle, and is capped off with entertainment by Junk FM. The silent auction is another huge part of the fundraiser. This fundraiser benefits tuition assistance & staff salaries. Questions may be directed to Liz Myscofski in the Development Office at lmyscofski@ogknights.org or by calling 605-336-6354.

Silent Auction Click this link to register for the silent auction and/or to see the whole list of items. There are a lot of great silent auction items. Here is a sample of a few you could win!
# 143 Workout with the Mayor
#153 Lady Knights Basketball #1 Fan
#175 Boys BBall #1 Fan
#187 Homecoming VIP
#230 Celebrate Your Student

Scholarships Available for K-12th Grades - Due April 1st
Enrollment needs to be completed before applying for scholarships/grants (to include parish assistance).
Please contact Jenni Struck if you have admission questions at 605-575-3358 or admissions@ogknights.org.

All System Scholarships 
Specific to St. Lambert
South Dakota Partners in Education (The amount levels have been raised, meaning more people will qualify to apply. This is a part of South Dakota’s Tax Credit Program. Qualifying K-12th grade students may apply for this state scholarship in conjunction with the enrollment application or by this link to be taken to the South Dakota Partners in Education website.) 

50's Dance - April 29th - Help Needed
Our 50's Dance is April 29th. If you would like to assist with decorating, games, helping in the kitchen, or with clean up, please call the school office and we will pass your name on to Becky Hall and Brooke Wegener.

Confessions and Living Stations
School confessions are April 5th at 9:30. Parents are welcome to come for confessions. Students will go first, with others after the students are done.

Living Stations are April 14th at 10:30. Our 6th graders do a beautiful job of putting this on each year. Parents are invited to join us.

Shorts
Shorts are allowed to be worn at school beginning on April 1st. Uniform shorts may be purchased from our uniform closet.

Upcoming Dates:
Mar. 29 - Terrific Tuesday
Apr. 1 - 8:30 School Mass led by Kindergarten
Apr. 2 - Extravaganza
Apr. 5 - 9:30 school confessions
Apr. 6 - 4th Gr. Band Screenings
Apr. 8 - 8:30 School Mass led by 4th Gr.
April 14 - 10:30 Living Stations
11:30 Dismissal for Easter break
Apr. 15 & 18 - No School
April 19-22 - Terra Nova testing for 3rd-6th grades

Parent Surveys
Thank you to all those who completed the survey! We appreciate your feedback.

Living Stations
There are two opportunities to attend Living Stations at St. Lambert Parish presented by our 6th grade class. Our 6th graders do a beautiful job of putting this on each year. All are welcome to join in this Lenten tradition.

Wed., April 13th at 6:30 PM
Thursday, April 14th at 10:30 AM

Knights 5K Run for Fun - Saturday, April 30
Knights 5K – Run for Fun - Saturday, April 30, 2022
McEneaney Field • O'Gorman High School
Registration: 8:00AM • Race Starts: 9:00AM

The Knights 5K is hosted by the O'Gorman High School Athletic Boosters and is open to ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS.
The Knights 5K will begin at the McEneaney Field and will continue along the Big Sioux River before circling back to the O’Gorman campus. While the adults are running, elementary-aged children are invited to participate in stretching, an obstacle course and races hosted by the O’Gorman Track & Field Team. Once the kids are finished they will line up with the O’Gorman Track & Field Team and cheer on the racers as they come back. What a fun experience for all!
Registration for the Knights 5K can be found at ogknights.org, events page.
Adult Runner (7th grade & up) = $20.00
Youth Runner (PK - 6th grade) = $15.00
T-shirt (if registered by April 11th )
* Walk-up registration will be accepted the day of the event, however, we are not able to guarantee a shirt will be available in the size needed. No price reduction will be made for this.

50's Dance - April 29th
If you would like to assist with decorating, games, helping in the kitchen, or with clean up, please call the school office and we will pass your name on to Becky Hall and Brooke Wegener.
An online sign-up sheet will also be sent out soon.

Students are allowed to wear 50's clothes to school on April 29th, even though it's a Mass day (other than 5th graders due to their 5th grade retreat).

Shorts
Shorts are allowed to be worn at school through the end of the school year. Uniform shorts may be purchased from our uniform closet.

Upcoming Dates:
Apr. 8 - 8:30 School Mass led by 4th Gr.
April 13 - 6:30 PM Living Stations
April 14 - 10:30 Living Stations
11:30 Dismissal for Easter break
Apr. 15 & 18 - No School
Apr. 19 - Mid-Terms sent home (1st-6th)
Apr. 19-22 - Terra Nova testing for 3rd-6th grades
Apr. 22 - 8:30 School Mass led by 3rd Gr.
Apr. 29 - 5th Gr. Retreat
50's Dress Down Day
8:30 School Mass led by 1st Gr. (change from the April calendar sent home)
6:00-8:00 PM 50's Dance - in the gym

Living Stations - Today @ 10:30 AM
Our 6th graders do a beautiful job of the Living Stations each year. All are welcome to join in this Lenten tradition.

50's Dance - April 29th, 6:00-8:00 PM
We hope everyone is able to make the school 50's Dance. It's a lot of fun!
The dance is free. There is a small cost for food and games.
Students are allowed to wear 50's clothes to school on April 29th, even though it's a Mass day (other than 5th graders due to their 5th grade retreat).

If you are able to help with the 50's Dance, please sign up here: Parent Volunteers

Uniform Closet
The uniform closet is open during school hours. Items are $1 each.
Parents need to do the shopping for their children.

Knights 5K Run for Fun - Saturday, April 30
Knights 5K – Run for Fun - Saturday, April 30, 2022
McEneaney Field • O'Gorman High School
Registration: 8:00AM • Race Starts: 9:00AM

The Knights 5K is hosted by the O'Gorman High School Athletic Boosters and is open to ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS.
The Knights 5K will begin at the McEneaney Field and will continue along the Big Sioux River before circling back to the O’Gorman campus. While the adults are running, elementary-aged children are invited to participate in stretching, an obstacle course and races hosted by the O’Gorman Track & Field Team. Once the kids are finished they will line up with the O’Gorman Track & Field Team and cheer on the racers as they come back. What a fun experience for all!
Registration for the Knights 5K can be found at ogknights.org, events page.
Adult Runner (7th grade & up) = $20.00
Youth Runner (PK - 6th grade) = $15.00
* Walk-up registration will be accepted the day of the event, however, we are not able to guarantee a shirt will be available in the size needed. No price reduction will be made for this.

Upcoming Dates:
April 14 - 10:30 Living Stations
11:30 Dismissal for Easter break
Apr. 15 & 18 - No School
Apr. 19-22 - Terra Nova testing for 3rd-6th grades
Apr. 22 - 8:30 School Mass led by 3rd Gr.
Mid-Terms sent home (1st-6th)
Apr. 28 - April Birthday Lunch with Ms. Davis
Apr. 29 - 5th Gr. Retreat
50's Dress Down Day
8:30 School Mass led by 1st Gr. (change from the April calendar sent home)
6:00-8:00 PM 50's Dance - in the gym
May 2-6 - Staff Appreciation Week

50's Dance - April 29th, 6:00-8:00 PM
We hope everyone is able to make the school 50's Dance. It's a lot of fun!
The dance is free. There is a small cost for food and games.
Students are allowed to wear 50's clothes to school on April 29th, even though it's a Mass day (other than 5th graders due to their 5th grade retreat).
There are a limited number of poodle skirts in the Uniform Closet for purchase ($1).

If you are able to help with the 50's Dance, please sign up here: Parent Volunteers

Uniform Closet
The uniform closet is open during school hours. Items are $1 each.
Parents need to do the shopping for their children.

5th Grade Retreat - Apr. 29
You are invited to pray for the 5th grade students using the attached parent prayer and/or sign up for Eucharistic Adoration in the Sacred Heart Chapel at St. Joseph Cathedral between 9:15 am - 2:00 pm.
Please consider signing up for an adoration time  here.
5th Grade Retreat Prayer

Knights 5K Run for Fun - Saturday, April 30
Knights 5K – Saturday, April 30, 2022
McEneaney Field • O'Gorman High School
Registration: 8:00AM • Race Starts: 9:00AM
The Knights 5K is open to ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS.
Registration for the Knights 5K can be found at ogknights.org, events page.
Adult Runner (7th grade & up) = $20.00
Youth Runner (PK - 6th grade) = $15.00

* Walk-up registration will be accepted the day of the event, however, we are not able to guarantee a shirt will be available in the size needed. No price reduction will be made for this.

Staff Appreciation Week (SAW) - Message from Brooke Wegener
Hello all St. Lambert families. Staff Appreciation Week is coming up May 2-May 6. It’s such a great week to show our wonderful staff how grateful we are for all they do. There are several ways you can help us shower our teachers and staff with love during this fun week.

Treats and Gift Cards. Check out what items we are needing and signup via this link: SAW Sign Up

Time. Interested in being a staff members’ personal assistant for a couple of hours or for the day during Staff Appreciation Week? Please fill out the signup genius above with your availability (note time available in the comments) during May 3-6, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Staff will be submitting their tasks or projects and enter a lottery based on the number of personal assistants available. We will also be sending out a sign up for recess duty at a later date. Parents take a recess duty shift with one other teacher, allowing one teacher to enjoy a break.

Affirmations. Please send any kind words/quotes/testimonials regarding all staff or a specific staff member and we will share them with staff during the week. Affirmations can be emailed to Brooke at bwegener@kochhazard.com.

Books. We are hoping to gift our staff with some new summer reads with a Book Swap this year. If you have any gently used/great reads (non-children’s books) that you are ready to part with, please consider donating them to our first SAW Staff Book Market. Books that aren’t grabbed up by the staff, can either be picked back up again or will be donated to REACH Literacy in Sioux Falls. Books can be dropped off at the Main Office anytime between April 25-29. If you’d like your book(s) given back to you if they aren’t selected, please leave a note in the book(s) when dropped off. Please email Brooke at bwegener@kochhazard.com for any questions regarding this.

Thank you again for considering participation in this special week. We are so blessed with the staff we have.

From, Brooke Wegener (parent volunteer)

Upcoming Dates:
Apr. 19-22 - Terra Nova testing for 3rd-6th grades
Apr. 22 - 8:30 School Mass led by 3rd Gr.
Mid-Terms sent home (1st-6th)
Apr. 28 - April Birthday Lunch with Ms. Davis
Apr. 29 - 5th Gr. Retreat
50's Dress Down Day
8:30 School Mass led by 1st Gr.
6:00-8:00 PM 50's Dance - in the gym
May 2-6 - Staff Appreciation Week

50's Dance - April 29th, 6:00-8:00 PM
We hope everyone is able to make the school 50's Dance. It's a lot of fun! This is a dance for our families and students are expected to be accompanied by an adult.
The dance is free. There is a small cost for food and games.
Students are allowed to wear 50's clothes to school on April 29th, even though it's a Mass day (other than 5th graders due to their 5th grade retreat).

There are a limited number of poodle skirts in the Uniform Closet for purchase ($1).

There are still a few opportunities to help with the dance. If you are able to help, please sign up here: Parent Volunteers

5th Grade Retreat - Apr. 29
You are invited to pray for the 5th grade students using the attached parent prayer and/or sign up for Eucharistic Adoration in the Sacred Heart Chapel at St. Joseph Cathedral between 9:15 am - 2:00 pm.
Please consider signing up for an adoration time here.
5th Grade Retreat Prayer

First Communion
Congratulations to our students who will be making their First Communion this weekend and others very soon! Please keep them in your prayers as they receive this sacrament.

Knights 5K Run for Fun - Saturday, April 30
McEneaney Field • O'Gorman High School
Registration: 8:00AM • Race Starts: 9:00AM
The Knights 5K is open to ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS.
Registration for the Knights 5K can be found at ogknights.org, events page.

Staff Appreciation Week (SAW) - Message from Brooke Wegener
Hello all St. Lambert families. Staff Appreciation Week is coming up May 2-May 6. It’s such a great week to show our wonderful staff how grateful we are for all they do. There are several ways you can help us shower our teachers and staff with love during this fun week.

Treats and Gift Cards. Check out what items we are needing and signup via this link: SAW Sign Up

Time. Personal Assistant. Interested in being a staff members’ personal assistant for a couple of hours or for the day during Staff Appreciation Week? Please fill out the signup genius above with your availability (note time available in the comments) during May 3-6, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Staff will be submitting their tasks or projects and enter a lottery based on the number of personal assistants available.

Recess Duty. Parents take a recess duty shift with one other teacher, allowing one teacher to enjoy a break. Please view the available slots here: Recess Duties

Affirmations. Please send any kind words/quotes/testimonials regarding all staff or a specific staff member and we will share them with staff during the week. Affirmations can be emailed to Brooke at bwegener@kochhazard.com.

Books. We are hoping to gift our staff with some new summer reads with a Book Swap this year. If you have any gently used/great reads (non-children’s books) that you are ready to part with, please consider donating them to our first SAW Staff Book Market. Books that aren’t grabbed up by the staff, can either be picked back up again or will be donated to REACH Literacy in Sioux Falls. Books can be dropped off at the Main Office anytime between April 25-29. If you’d like your book(s) given back to you if they aren’t selected, please leave a note in the book(s) when dropped off. Please email Brooke at bwegener@kochhazard.com for any questions regarding this.

Thank you again for considering participation in this special week. We are so blessed with the staff we have.

From, Brooke Wegener (parent volunteer)

Upcoming Dates:
Apr. 28 - April Birthday Lunch with Ms. Davis
Apr. 29 - 5th Gr. Retreat
50's Dress Down Day
8:30 School Mass led by 1st Gr.
6:00-8:00 PM 50's Dance - in the gym (children are to be accompanied by an adult)
May 2-6 - Staff Appreciation Week
May 5 - May Birthday Lunch with Ms. Davis
May 6 - 8:30 May Crowning Mass led by 2nd Gr.
7:00 Band Concert at the OGHS PAC
May 10 - 5th Gr. STARBASE at the Air Guard
7:00 Orchestra Concert at the OGHS PAC
May 12 - 5th Gr. STARBASE
May 13 - 8:30 6th Gr. Graduation Mass led by 6th Gr.
10:30-2:30 6th Gr. Swim/Pizza Party at Midco
2:15 - Workout with Mayor TenHaken

50's Dance
Thank you to all our parents who helped with the 50's Dance, especially to Brooke Wegener, Becky Hall, and Kate Althoff for organizing the event. It was a lot of fun and nice to see so many families there!

First Communion
Congratulations to our students who made their First Communion this weekend!

Staff Appreciation Week (SAW) - May 2-6th
Thank you to Brooke Wegener who has organized such a nice week for the school staff. Thank you to all our parents who are helping to make this such a special week!

If you did not sign up and still want to help, there is still an opportunity to cover a recess duty. Recess Duties  

School Shots Needed for Next School Year
Please see the attached flyers for Kindergarten and 6th Grade vaccination requirements.
KINDERGARTEN
6th GRADE

Socks for Bishop Dudley House
During Lent, our school collected 210 pairs of socks for the Bishop Dudley House. Thank you!

Staff Changes for the 2022-2023 School Year
We have several staff changes next year. We will miss them, but wish them all well as they move on!
These are the ones leaving as well as the new hires:
-Mrs. Deeter (1st Gr.) leaving to stay home with her baby \ Mrs. David (currently teaches at St. Katharine Drexel)
-Mrs. Anderson (Counselor) going to Holy Spirit full time due to increase in counselor time in our schools / Mrs. Brage-Henebry, who attended STL as a student. She will be at STL every morning.
-Mrs. Johnson (Preschool 4's teacher) moving to the Title Reading position / no hire yet
-Mr. Thomson (Title) retiring
-Mrs. Schmit (orchestra) moving to a new orchestra teacher job / no hire yet
-Mrs. Pulford (EA) retiring / no hire yet
-Mrs. Sisto (EA) staying home with her children / Mrs. Labahn
-Mr. Long (After School Care) / going to Christ the King since he heads the lunch program there
-Fr. Haggerty / Fr. King

Upcoming Dates:
May 5 - May Birthday Lunch with Ms. Davis
May 6 - 8:30 May Crowning Mass led by 2nd Gr.
7:00 Band Concert at the OGHS PAC
May 10 - 5th Gr. STARBASE at the Air Guard
7:00 Orchestra Concert at the OGHS PAC
May 12 - 5th Gr. STARBASE
May 13 - 8:30 6th Gr. Graduation Mass led by 6th Gr.
10:30-2:30 6th Gr. Swim/Pizza Party at Midco
2:15 - Workout with Mayor TenHaken
May 16 - Kindergarten and 1st Gr. Zoo Field Trip
May 17 & 18 - Preschool classes to Frank Olson Park
May 18 - 2nd and 3rd Gr. Ice skating
4th and 5th Gr. Bowling
May 19 - 10:30 Field Day
Last day for preschool
Last day for After School Care
May 20 - 10:00 Dismissal - Last day of school

Staff Appreciation Week (SAW)
Thank you to Brooke Wegener who organized such an amazing week for the school staff! Thank you also to everyone who donated items or donated time covering recess duties or lending a hand. It was all so wonderful and made the staff feel very appreciated!!  

School Shots Needed for Next School Year
Please see the attached flyers for Kindergarten and 6th Grade vaccination requirements.
KINDERGARTEN
6th GRADE

SFO Advisory Board
The SFO board is going to look a bit different in our school system next year. Elementary SFO Boards are going to be structured closer to what the Advisory Boards OGJH and OGHS have. Parents on the SFO Board will meet with the principal quarterly to help set the SFO budget and to help plan/organize school-community events and fundraisers just as we have in the past. However, we won’t have the three large group (all-parent/teachers) SFO meeting nights, which seems to be the biggest change.
Click here to read the Bishop O'Gorman School Board approved SFO Charter.

The hope is to get one parent from each grade to be on the SFO Advisory Board. Board meeting dates will be announced to all parents and staff, and all are welcome to attend the quarterly meetings.

If you are interested in being on the SFO Advisory Board next school year, please let me know. Otherwise, I will be contacting parents in the hopes of finding at least one parent per grade to be on the board.

Enrollment
A few parents have asked what enrollment is looking like for next year. We are growing! This year we have 176 students. As of now, for next year we have 184 students enrolled with 4 others pending.

If you know of anyone who might be interested in St. Lambert for their child, please encourage them to call the school for a tour, especially if they have a preschool child as those classes are almost full.

Uniform Plaid Skirts/Jumpers
This is the last year of wearing our old plaid skirt/jumpers color. Next year we will be totally transitioned to the new plaid worn in the Bishop O'Gorman system.

Skirts/Jumpers can be purchased on the Dennis Uniform site. Once on the site, search for Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools and it will bring you to our uniform page.

The plain navy skirts are still able to be worn and can be purchased through any vendor or the Dennis Uniform Company.

One of the Holy Spirit staff members is helping a school in Africa get started. She will send over the old plaid uniforms that families no longer want. If you would like to donate the older plaid skirts/jumpers for that school, please drop them off at our school office by May 16 or directly to the Holy Spirit school office after that date.

Staff Changes for the 2022-2023 School Year
We have several staff changes next year. We will miss them, but wish them all well as they move on!

These are the ones leaving as well as the new hires:
-Mrs. Deeter (1st Gr.) leaving to stay home with her baby \ Mrs. David (currently teaches at St. Katharine Drexel)
-Mrs. Anderson (Counselor) going to Holy Spirit full time due to increase in counselor time in our schools / Mrs. Brage-Henebry, who attended STL as a student. She will be at STL every morning.
-Mrs. Johnson (Preschool 4's teacher) moving to the Title Reading position / no hire yet
-Mr. Thomson (Title) retiring
-Mrs. Schmit (orchestra) moving to a new orchestra teacher job / Mr. Cole
-Mrs. Pulford (EA) retiring / no hire yet
-Mrs. Sisto (EA) staying home with her children / Mrs. Labahn
-Mr. Long (After School Care) / going to Christ the King since he heads the lunch program there
-Fr. Haggerty / Fr. King

Upcoming Dates:
May 10 - 5th Gr. STARBASE at the Air Guard
7:00 Orchestra Concert at the OGHS PAC
May 12 - 5th Gr. STARBASE
May 13 - 8:30 6th Gr. Graduation Mass led by 6th Gr.
10:30-2:30 6th Gr. Swim/Pizza Party at Midco
2:15 - Workout with Mayor TenHaken
May 16 - Kindergarten and 1st Gr. Zoo Field Trip
May 17 & 18 - Preschool classes to Frank Olson Park
May 18 - 2nd and 3rd Gr. Ice skating
4th and 5th Gr. Bowling
May 19 - 10:30 Field Day
Last day for preschool
Last day for After School Care
May 20 - 8:30 Mass led by 5th Gr.
10:00 Dismissal - Last day of school

School Shots Needed for Next School Year
Please see the attached flyers for Kindergarten and 6th Grade vaccination requirements.
KINDERGARTEN
6th GRADE

SFO Advisory Board
If you are interested in being on the SFO Advisory Board next school year, please let me know. Otherwise, I will be contacting parents in the hopes of finding at least one parent per grade to be on the board.

Elementary SFO Boards will meet with the principal quarterly to help plan/organize school-community events, activities, and fundraisers and help set the SFO budget.
Click here to read the Bishop O'Gorman School Board approved SFO Charter.

Enrollment
We are growing! This year we have 176 students. As of now, for next year we have 186 students enrolled with 4 others pending. Our Preschool 4's and 5's classes are full, however we can start a waiting list since there are sometimes changes over the summer.

If you know of anyone who might be interested in St. Lambert for their child, please encourage them to call the school for a tour or contact our admissions coordinator, Jenni Struck at 605-575-3358 or jstruck@ogknights.org.

Uniform Plaid Skirts/Jumpers
This is the last year of wearing our old plaid skirt/jumpers color. Next year we will be totally transitioned to the new plaid worn in the Bishop O'Gorman system.
Skirts/Jumpers can be purchased on the Dennis Uniform site. Once on the site, search for Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools and it will bring you to our uniform page.
The plain navy skirts are still able to be worn and can be purchased through any vendor or the Dennis Uniform Company.

One of the Holy Spirit staff members is helping a school in Africa get started. She will send over the old plaid uniforms that families no longer want. If you would like to donate the older plaid skirts/jumpers for that school, please drop them off at our school office by May 16 or directly to the Holy Spirit school office after that date.

Upcoming Dates:
May 16 - Kindergarten and 1st Gr. Zoo Field Trip
May 17 & 18 - Preschool classes to Frank Olson Park
May 18 - 2nd and 3rd Gr. Ice skating
4th and 5th Gr. Bowling
May 19 - 10:30 Field Day (Dress Down Day)
Last day for preschool
Last day for After School Care
May 20 - 8:30 Mass led by 5th Gr.
10:00 Dismissal - Last day of school
May 23-27 - School Office open 8:00-3:30
May 26 - K-6th Gr. Report Cards Mailed Out

Dear Parents,
Thank you so much for entrusting your children with us this school year. The teachers and staff have cherished the time with them and have enjoyed watching them grow academically, socially and spiritually. As the principal, I feel very blessed to be a part of the educational journey of so many young people and witness their growth. 

For our 6th graders moving on to junior high and our families that won't be with us next year, we will miss you and pray for God's protection upon you as you embark on the new venture.

My prayers are with all of our families for a safe and wonderful summer.

A Friend in Christ,
Colleen Davis


End of the School Year Prayer
O God of all beginnings and endings, we praise and thank you for the gift of this school year.
It has been a time filled with grace and blessings, with challenges and opportunities, joys and sorrows.
The days have passed quickly, O Lord. The weeks, the months, the seasons, the holidays and holy days, the exams, vacations, breaks, and assemblies all have come forth from your hand.
While we trust that your purposes have always been at work each day, sometimes it has seemed difficult to understand and appreciate just what you have been up to in our school.
Give us the rest and refreshment we need this summer. Let our efforts of this past year bear fruit. Bring all of our plans to a joyful conclusion and bless us, according to your will. 
With the fulfillment of our summer hopes and dreams watch over us in the weeks of rest ahead, 
and guide each day as you have done this past year. Help us return to school with a new spirit and a new energy.
May we continue to grow in age, wisdom, knowledge and grace all the days of our lives. Amen.