OLVCS Updates
May 16th, 2024
Dear OLVCS Parents and Friends,
A special thanks to Mrs Heather McQueary for another fabulous Art Show. Each year the Art Show is unique and amazing. What is so impressive is the detail in the projects, when you look close you can see amazing things. Again, thank you Mrs. McQueary for seeing and bringing out the artist in all our students.
Also, thank you to Mrs. Sandy Muller and Mrs. Sally Minnick for an incredible concert. They are a gift to the school and their students. They too bring out the best in each musician.
Within this email is a google form with volunteer opportunities for the 2024-2025 school year. Now is the time to look at the list and see what may work for your schedule. Thank you for your consideration.
Make it a Great Day!
Samantha
Final Dates:
Friday, May 17th: School Mass; 9:00 am
Thursday, May 23rd: 9:00 am Last School Mass
Thursday, May 23rd, Middle School Dance
Friday - Monday: May 24th- May 27th: No School
Thursday, May 30th: Field Day
Friday, May 31st: 8th Grade Mass of Blessing 6:30 PM
Wednesday, June 5th: Last day of school; dismissal @ 11:00; No Lunch & No ASAP
*Pictures are from the art show and the concert.
Review Your OLVCS Experience!
Review OLVCS On Niche!
Reviews and testimonials that publicly share stories about parent, caregiver, student, and teacher experiences at OLVCS Preschool-8th grade are critical for helping new families discover our school and understand what it’s really like. We are reaching out to ask you to leave a brief review on Niche to help other families consider OLVCS for their child.
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Here a few helpful tips for a strong review:
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Be specific about your role in our community (e.g., parent/caregiver, grade, how many years you’ve been part of the community, etc.)
Write about your own personal experience interacting with teachers and staff members
Write about your child’s experience in and out of the classroom or personal/social/emotional growth
Write about the OLVCS community/culture
That’s it! And as an added bonus, if you leave your review by May 31st, you’ll also be entered to win $1,000 from Niche for sharing your family’s story. Click here to leave your review today!
OLVCS Parent Volunteer Opportunities
We Ask All Families To Sign Up For At Least One Volunteer Opportunity
Sign up to volunteer for the 2024-2025 school year!
We have many volunteer opportunities throughout the school year.
We wanted to take time this spring to generate a list of volunteers for each of the events that make OLVCS the vibrant community it is.
- The only choices on the list in which you need clearances would be the Lunch Room/Recess volunteer and Homeroom Parent. (planning and preparation of an event does not involve direct supervision of or require being alone with children)
- Please review the available opportunities by clicking on the button below and indicate your interest on the google form by signing up for one or more activities.
- You may check as many as you like.
- You will be contacted by the appropriate point person once you have indicated your interest.
Thank you for your commitment to OLVCS!
Calling All Graduating Seniors That Attended OLVCS!
Help us spread the word!
Field Day 2024 - Thursday, May 30th
Volunteers still welcome!
We need your help! This annual event consists of fun, outdoor stations in the morning. The K-4 students will be at stations in the back of the school, and 5-8 will have their stations in the front. Parent volunteers are needed for 'running' the stations, as classes rotate through. No experience necessary!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DACAA2DA0FE3-49297070-field
Lands End Uniform Updates and Sweepstakes
- Stay informed of discounts on uniforms and enter to win a $100 gift card by signing up! IPlease see the information below!
OLVCS Athletics Updates
Ruffing Represents OLVCS At District Track Meet
Volleyball Club Underway
Participants in 4th - 6th grades have spent the week learning and practicing volleyball skills, including passing, setting and serving. Tomorrow, volleyball club will culminate with a game. Parents are welcome to come and watch! Join us this summer for more volleyball opportunities!
What's for Lunch?
Preschool News
Arboretum Field Trip
OLVCS 2024-2025 School Calendar
SJCA
Tee Time with the Wolfpack for all 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders!
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Parish Happenings
Eucharistic Procession on the feast of Corpus Christi - Saturday, June 1st
There will be a Eucharistic Procession on the feast of Corpus Christi.
- Directly following the Saturday, June 1st anticipated 5:00pm mass.
- All first communicants are invited to wear their First Communion Attire and march with the procession.
What is Corpus Christi?
Also known as the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, this feast honors Jesus Christ, Really, Truly and Substantially Present under the appearances of bread and wine. This Presence happens through the change which the Church calls transubstantiation (“change of substance”), when at the Consecration of the Mass, the priest says the words which Christ Himself pronounced over bread and wine, “This is My Body,” “This is the chalice of My Blood,” “Do this in remembrance of Me.”
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We are always looking to add to our OLVCS family!
- Bring a friend!
- We have space available at all grade levels for enrollment.
- 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 or shadow day.
☎️ (814) 238-1592