Good morning- It is a privilege to partner with you in the education of the children of our community. As a Catholic school, we are not confined only to the pursuit of academic excellence. We take seriously our responsibility care for the physical and spiritual needs of every child in our school. This commitment has caused us to consider very carefully how we might best serve our families during this time of state and national emergency related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Following guidance from the Center for Disease Control and other health educational experts across the state and country, the Archdiocese has strongly recommended that all Catholic schools pause this week to make plans for the likelihood of broader school closure. We are announcing that Our Lady of Peace Catholic School will close on Tuesday, March 17th and for the duration of this week for teachers and school leadership to plan together how to best meet the academic, physical, and spiritual needs of the student body. This closure impacts all school-related activities, including extracurricular and sporting practices and events. We know this is hard news. We are working on gathering resources for those of you who may need additional support during this time. We are actively learning from the many states in the region, along with almost half of the Catholic dioceses in the United States, who have decided to close their schools for a varying duration in an effort to respond prudentially and reasonably to the changing circumstances of the national emergency. Please continue to monitor your email for further updates. OLP will release another communication by end of day Monday, March 16th with more details regarding our long term distance learning plan for the coming week and post-spring break if necessary. Thank you again for your patience and support. Sincerely, Mr. Berry

The health and safety of OLP students and staff remain of the focus of the OLP administrative team. We will continue to monitor the Covid-19 pandemic and we will update the community as needed. The document below is our preparation and response plan should we need to close due to this situation.

Since school will now be closed Tuesday, March 17th through Friday, March 27th due to the Covid-19 pandemic and our regularly scheduled Spring Break, K-8 teachers will send electronic progress reports in lieu of Spring Conferences.

Please join us Saturday, April 25, 2020, for the Annual OLP Home Sweet Home Spring Gala. This year we will celebrate starting in Pates all at 6 PM with cocktails, games of chance, raffle and the silent auction. Then at & PM, we will move to the gym for dinner, live auction, fund-a-need, and dancing. We hope you all can join us for this wonderful night that supports Catholic Education at OLP!

PNO is from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM on Friday, March 13. Drop your kids off and enjoy a night out, run some errands, or just re-introduce yourself to the couch! This is a fundraiser for the 8th graders who are preparing for a capstone trip to Chicago in the Spring. We just ask that you give a monetary donation to the 8th graders. Please enter through door #4N . All participants must be potty trained.

Spring is in the air and we are getting ready. It is time for our annual flower sale. Now through Tuesday, March 24th at 6 PM you can order your spring flowers. OLP is proud to partner with Wagners to offer beautiful and hearty floral arrangements for $25. Flowers will be available for pick up at OLP on Friday, May 1st from 10 am to 6 pm. Our apologies but deliveries are not available.

Calling all spouses, significant others, partners or that guy on the couch...please do not say I did not warn you: Valentine's Day is next week Friday and you should probably plan something. "What should I do with my lovely children you say"?

OLP Annual Trivia Night is Friday, February 21, 2020, at 7 PM in Pates Hall Preregistration is required. Sign your team up today. If you don't have a full team sign up as an individual and we will pair you up with another group. This fun event is a great way to meet new people! We also need volunteers. If you would like to volunteer to please signup on the Sign Up Genius.

Due to the weather, this event has been canceled.

Join us for a light brunch, our bookfair, and tours of the school on Sunday, January 26, 2020, from 10 am to 12:30 pm.

Please join us for our annual Barnes and Noble Book Fair on Saturday, December 14th from 9 am- 9 pm at the Galleria. The proceeds support the OLP library. We will have storytime at 11 am student entertainment from 3-3:45, gift wrapping, and a specialty drink in the cafe. If you can't make it in person you can always shop online with the Bookfair ID 12568770. #olpeaglenation #olpmn #bnbookfairs

You are going to want to see this!!!! Dear Edwina Jr.!!!! When: Friday, December 6th at 7 PM and Saturday, December 7th at 3 PM. Where: OLP gymnasium. Enter through door 4N. Who: OLP’s very own 3rd through 8th graders. Cost: Under 3: free Students and seniors: $5 Adults: $7 Family max: $20 Bake Sale and concessions will be open!

PNO is from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM on Friday, December 13th. Drop your kids off and enjoy a night out, run some errands, or just re-introduce yourself to the couch! This is a fundraiser for the 8th graders who are preparing for a capstone trip to Chicago in the Spring. We just ask that you give a monetary donation to the 8th graders. Please enter through door #4N . All participants must be potty trained.

To support OLP through Amazon Smile click here for a cheat sheet to walk you through signing up for Amazon Smile. We received a $40 donation from Amazon Smile for our first quarter of participation. Thank you to all who are supporting our school by shopping at Amazon Smile. If you have already signed up for Amazon Smile, click here to begin shopping!

November 15th is OLP Giving day. Please prayerfully consider making a donation to Our Lady of Peace Catholic School. Your generous donation will help support our student learning needs, tuition assistance program, and technology improvements. The students and staff thank you in advance for your support!

PNO is from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM on Friday, November 15th. Drop your kids off and enjoy a night out, run some errands, or just re-introduce yourself to the couch! This is a fundraiser for the 8th graders who are preparing for a capstone trip to Chicago in the Spring. We just ask that you give a monetary donation to the 8th graders. Please enter through door #4N . All participants must be potty trained.

Early Learning Program & Kindergarten Information Night If you have a school-aged child for the 2020-2021 school year please join us for our Kindergarten and ELP Round-Up & Information Night on Thursday, November 14, 2019, from 6:00-7:00 PM located in Room 203. Please enter the school through Door 1W. Childcare is available for children ages 3yrs and up. Financial Aid is available for qualifying all families preschool through grade 8. Over 30% of OLP families received financial aid for the current school year. Please contact the school office if you have any questions 612-823-8253.

OLP will once again gather together to kick off the Holidays with our Jingle and Mingle Event. Join us Sunday, November 24th from 5-8 PM at Seven Restaurant. Tickets are available now through November 17th.

Everyone is invited! There's a Pumpkin Patch at OLP. Open daily from 11 AM-7 PM, Oct. 11th -30th. Free cider, lawn games, face painting, food trucks, and pumpkins for sale! We need volunteers to work the patch if you're interested in volunteering please visit the sign-up genius.

Ms. Sanvik will hold an information session for our school play on September 30th in the school cafeteria. All interested parents and students are encouraged to attend. Please meet in the school cafeteria from 6:30-7:30 PM for more details.