Winning Doors! May 2, 2023 Dear Families, At our Prayer Assembly this week Mr Haffey talked with us about how even though relationships are not specifically math problems, they can be improved by making what he called love deposits–kind acts for another that make their day a little easier. He invited students to make […]
April 25 Principal Post
Fun sidewalk science April 25, 2023 Dear Families, At our prayer assembly this week we talked about the Gospel of Luke’s story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus. We reflected on how just as Jesus walked with, listened to and was present with his disciples, we too can be compassionate listeners, […]
April 18 Principal Post
Spring is here? Dear Families, Welcome back to all and I hope this week away from school has left you rested and restored. We have just nine weeks left in our school year! And there is so much learning we will be doing! Help your student stay rested and well so little instructional time […]
April 4 Principal Post
5th Grade at OPI 2023! April 4, 2023 Dear Families, Holy Week! Welcome to this most important week in our liturgical year when we journey in faith through the Passion of our Lord. As 6th grade teacher Ms. Raney said so beautifully in her weekly update: “The procession for Palm Sunday and the reading […]
March 28 Principal Post
March 28, 2023 Dear Families, Beautiful Things! On Friday we welcomed our Grandparents and Grandfriends to a Mass and lunch in their honor. The church was full, Banchero Hall was full and guests filled the middle school and hallways. This beautiful community event was a huge success. Thank you to Monica Flora and her team […]
March 21 Principal Post
March 21, 2023 Dear Families, Welcome to spring! At Monday Morning Prayer Assembly, Ms. Marr shared with us the Gospel reading of the blind man being healed by Jesus. An important message that Jesus gives is that: “Neither he nor his parents sinned; it is so that the works of God might be made visible […]
March 14 Principal Post
Thank you to the Spirit Team for hosting a spirited whip cream competition for the school! March 14, 2023 Dear Families, We launched Trimester 3 strong this week with some Prayer Assembly spirit games for each grade level! Congrats to the grade level winners: Primary: Anderson Peck; Intermediate: Maren Teepe; Middle School: Sofia Maximin! Our […]
March 7 Principal Post
March 7, 2023 Dear Families, DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME this upcoming weekend! Don’t forget to reset your clocks. At our Mass last Friday, Fr. Colin had us end with reading the Prayer of the Archangel Michael. St. Michael is considered a champion of justice, a healer of the sick and the guardian of the Church. I […]
February 28 Principal Post
The lengthening of days. February 28, 2023 Dear Families, We have begun our Lenten journey! This forty day season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving draws us more deeply into our faith. During this season our school community gathers daily for prayer and we have guided reflections on how to be of service to others […]
February 14 Principal Post
Happy Valentine’s Day! February 14, 2023 Dear Families, Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you from all the staff! Thank you to all who came to the State of the School last week! I appreciated your thoughtful questions and input on our school and programs. Last Friday the staff attended the Archdiocesan Regional Curriculum Day. […]
