Dear OLGC Families, I am so looking forward to welcoming you back to school next week. We have been so busy all summer at school preparing for your return. I hope you are as excited as the teachers and I are to see everyone again...it has been way too long! The halls and classrooms have been so quiet, but each day I spent at school this summer, I grew more and more excited to get to this point...the first day back! Things may look a bit different, and there will certainly be things that we need to get used to, but just remember that Our Lady of Good Counsel is a second home for us all. Together, we are a family, and we will all do what we have to keep our family healthy and happy! See you next week! -Mrs. Hynes

The Archdiocese of NY has created a link for the most recent updates on the Corona virus.

Mr. Tim Gallagher of the FBI will present to our students in grades 5-8 about safely posting on social media.

Please send in any donations for the Babies in Bethlehem program by Wednesday, 12/18. Your support goes far in supporting mothers and children in the Holy Land. Thank you for you generosity.

Our monthly mass, led by the 7th grade, will be on Monday, December 9th, in observance of the Holy Day of Immaculate Conception.

We are all looking forward to a wonderful fair, prepared with love by our HSA moms. Thank you in advance to all crafters, donators and volunteers. Your children will always remember these moments!

Once again, our school will partner with the "Babes in Bethlehem" program to raise awareness and funds for the Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem. This worthy cause supports mothers and infants in the Holy Land and seeks to provide state-of-the-art medical care at little or no cost to families. Your spare change can make a huge difference in the lives of these families who are literally steps away from where Jesus was born. Donation boxes will go home on Monday and must be returned by Wednesday, December 18th. Thank you in advance.

Report cards will be handed out at parent-teacher conferences on Thursday, November 14th. Conference times are 1-3pm and 6-8pm. Please be mindful of the 5-6 minute limit. Parents are always welcomed to make appointments to meet teachers privately. Please do not bring your children to the conference. Thank you.

Families were encouraged to send $5 to support 'Jeans for Troops' again this year. Students whose families make the contribution can dress down on Friday, November 8th. Since the 8th grade will be out of the building that day to take the Tachs test, only they may dress down on Thursday. Students should wear denim to show their support. They are welcomed to dress in red, white and blue as well.

Congratulations to seventh grader, Alyssa Bringslid, for receiving the CYO Shining Star award. Alyssa is always willing to help, and her cheerful personality brightens our school day!

Don't know what to do with your gently used costumes?? Please consider donating them to a worthy cause. Julia Arnone, class of 2019, is organizing a costume drive for children at the Seamen's Society for Children and Families. Bag the costumes and send to the main office, attention Julia.

Trunk or Treat will go on tomorrow as planned. If any family has a canopy that can be used tomorrow, please contact HSA or the main office.

As discussed at the HSA meeting, a child's struggles in school could be linked to vision. Visit www.covd.org for more information!

It is easy to meet your required $200 donation in Scrips. Register at: www.shopwithscrip.com Click on "register" and then "join a scrip program". Our enrollment code is 39E27D9615822 Thank you in advance! This program helps us keep tuition costs down.

Our annual 5K run takes off on Friday, October 18th, at 5pm.

Our furry friends need blessings too!! Bring your pet for a special blessing at 4pm in the OLGC Church parking lot.

Each family is asked to sell one box of chocolate. Money ($60) due by cash or check by February 20th. Thank you for your support!!

Join us as Grade 5 leads us in prayer.