OLVCS Updates

It has been an exciting week, especially with the arrival of snow over the weekend, and our Flexible Instruction Day on Tuesday. With the Christmas season behind us we start, as crazy as this sounds, to prepare for next year. That preparation begins with enrollment.

On Sunday, January 28th at the 9:30 Mass we kick off Catholic Schools Week. After Mass we will have an Open House in the Preschool & ‘Big School’, with coffee and donuts, in the gym. If you know of a family that would be a good fit for OLVCS, invite them to Mass and/or the Open House. We would love to show them around and talk about our awesome school.

More information about Catholic Schools Week will be in the next Updates. In the meantime, think of a family that you could invite to the Open House. We look forward to seeing you all there.

Make it a Great Day!

Samantha

*Picture is of the new art work in the cafeteria!

*Video below is from Mass today.

• The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown requires Youth Protection Lessons to be taught to all students, in schools and the CCD program. These age appropriate lessons focus on safety and empowerment.
• Our teachers will teach the lessons during the last two weeks of January. In accordance with diocesan policy, parents have the right to teach this material themselves and to opt their children out of this training.
• If you would like to opt your child out, please fill out the form and send it to the school by January 18th. If you opt your child out, they will come to the office while the lesson is being taught.
  
• To access the opt out form, please click here.

Early Bird Tickets/Tables

**Purchased On or Before February 2nd**
Individual: $50
Table (seats 8): $350

Regular Tickets/Tables
**Purchased Between February 3rd and 14th**
Individual: $60
Table (seats 8): $400

Need More Info?
Check out the special edition newsletter from yesterday or check out the Trivia Night website, here!

We are in need of donations:

• Bottled Wine
• Gift Cards Of Any Value ($1.00 and up)
• Basket Raffle Donations
• Volunteers On Trivia Night (set up/clean up/admissions table/scoring)

Donations may be sent to the school office or email development@olvcs.org for pick up.

• OLVCS Service club is open to both Middle School and K-5 students. Together we will work to come up with community projects that we are all passionate about. We will seek out needs within State College and work to fulfill those needs through this club. Whether it is working on a food drive or cleaning a local park, we will encourage our students to come up with ideas that they are passionate about and that make our community better.
  
• Middle School students will be able to fulfill their needed community service hours through the club, as well.
  
• All members will meet once a month on the last Wednesday of each month (for the most part) from 2:30-4pm. The dates will be 1/31, 2/28, 3/20 (Not 3/27 due to Easter Break), 4/24, 5/29. If they change at all we will send out an updated calendar.
  
• If parents are interested in volunteering to help with meetings, please let me know. Extra hands are always welcome!
  
• Space is limited, so sign up today!
  
• If you have any questions feel free to email or call Betsy Kraft. elizabeth.northam.kraft@gmail.com 812-320-1745

All OLV boys and girls in grades K – 6 are invited to join in our fun, 5 session, developmental OLV Crusaders Basketball Club, beginning on February 5th. OLV students in grades K – 3 will meet on Tuesdays and Fridays. Students in grades 4 - 6 will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays. Club lasts from 2:30 - 4PM and is in the school gym. Only $50 if registered by January 31st. $60 thereafter. To learn more and sign up, go to www.olvcatholicschool.org/bballclub.

On Wednesday, January 31st at 6:30PM, Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy will host an Open House, open to all prospective families. This event is ideal for families who are interested in learning more about the traditional, classical education at Saint Joe's, and exploring a faith-based education that serves as an extension of their family. Meet the faculty, tour the school, and learn about the academic programs and extracurricular activities and sports teams. To help the office in planning, please RSVP at www.stjoeacad.org

Members of the Saint Joseph’s FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) competed against students from a variety of schools in our region at the regional conference in December. Ten Saint Joseph’s students earned the opportunity to compete at the State competition later this year. These include Samantha Zally, Caleb Foytak, Carson Fisher, Rocco Gigante, Patrick DePlato, Kelsey Prospero, Ava Bickle, Sara McElhinny, Alexis Dunkle, Kiara Dunkle, and Colin Simander.

New students are able to apply for the 2024-2025 school year at this time! Admissions is open! Students who apply by Friday, February 2nd (end of Catholic Schools Week) will be entered into a drawing to win $100 off their 2024-2025 school year tuition. Go to https://stjoeacad.org/admissions/ for more information, and to apply today!

Donors needed! Please consider donating this life giving gift!

• Signing up ahead of time will make sure donors know they are cleared to give blood and will expedite their check-in time.
  
• Visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/ to schedule your appointment.
• Search for: OLVconfirmation

We have space available at most grade levels for enrollment. Bring a friend! Be sure to spread the word about OLVCS! New families can learn about the application process at www.olvcatholicschool.org/admissions or call the school office at 814-238-1952 to schedule a tour. Please mention the upcoming Catholic Schools Week open house to your friends!