Frequently asked questions, FAQs
You have questions, we have answers! Scan these FAQs to learn more about Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School. Still have questions? Email Vikki Pynenburg.
Yes, for K-8 students, PTO has partnered with My Hot Lunchbox. You can order online 3-4 times a week and lunches are delivered directly to the school. You can also order slices of pizza once a week, parents manage this fundraiser for the 8th grade Washington DC trip. Details will be in the weekly Messenger newsletter.
Yes! The success of many school programs rely on the involvement of parent volunteers. We hope all families become actively involved in working with the school. In order to allow new families time to settle, the following stewardship hours are halved for the first school year.
- Families with students enrolled in K-8: 30 hours for a two-parent family, or 15 hours for a single-parent family.
- Families with students enrolled in 5 days/week preschool 30 hours a year for a twoparent family, or 15 hours for a single-parent family.
- Families with students enrolled in 3 days/week preschool 20 hours a year for a twoparent family, or 10 hours for a single-parent family.
- … unless the Cost of Education rate / buy-option was selected in the enrollment contract
Yes, everyone who wishes to volunteer with children present need to sign up for safety training. Login to virtusonline.org or click on “First Time Registrant”, create your profile. On virtusonline.org choose Seattle, WA (Archdiocese) and sign up for in-person or a one hour online safe environment training class. Training is updated online every three years. The Virtus system will inform you when. You will also need to complete a background check with Virtus.
Yes! Register at the Vermont Hills website, to sign up for extended care; it’s available on campus 5 days a week, morning and afternoon.
You may purchase new uniforms online from Tommy Hilfiger (aka Global Schoolwear). K-5 girls plaid and Middle School girls skorts must be purchased through Tommy Hilfiger. Other uniform pieces may be purchased elsewhere if they match Tommy Hilfiger for style and color.
Yes, we have many sizes and styles available! See the Messenger newsletter when the used uniform closet is open. Used uniforms are free.
Yes, usually once a month on our Coffee, CARE and Spirit wear days. Students (and teachers) wear their Lourdes Lancer spirit shirt, generally with jeans. Spirit shirts can be purchased at our online Spirit Store.
Read the weekly Messenger newsletter emailed on Thursday evenings and follow us on social media.