The Lion's Tale
Weekly notes from Dr. McGowan, plus school news, milestones, and announcements for the OLG community.
A School Built on Prayer
A reflection on prayer, faith, and the beginning of a new school year at Our Lady of Grace Catholic School.
By Dr. Gena McGowan & Mark Manifesto, Co-Principals
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Many Hands, Lighter Load
Teachers return to remodeled classrooms, a huge thank you to our move-back-in crew, an invitation to help your child's teacher get ready — and the first of several notes on St. Francis and Franciscan spirituality.
New Faces and the Final Countdown
Two new instructors join the OLG family, a diocesan virtue formation program comes to our classrooms, and we get ready to welcome our work-day volunteers this Saturday.
A Fresh Chapter, a Familiar Family
A first note from your new principal — with gratitude for Dr. McGowan, a warm welcome to our new PTG presidents, and a few important dates before August 13th.
Save the Date: A Ribbon, a Blessing, and a Brand New OLG
Italy is a happy memory, the school is a construction site, and August is racing toward us — with a ribbon to cut, a portal to launch, and a whole new OLG to share.
Bold as Lions: A Father's Day Reflection on the Dads of Our Lady of Grace
A quiet kind of leadership shapes our students every day. This Father's Day, we celebrate the men who model God's love at Our Lady of Grace.
E-Lion's Tale - Closing the 2025–2026 Year
Thank yous, things to come, and a fond farewell to another school year filled with joy, milestones, and gratitude.