OLVCS Updates

We have Mass tomorrow, and then again on Monday for the Feast of The Immaculate Conception. Mass on Monday will be at 10:00 am. The time has changed since our last update. Students are to wear their Mass uniforms both days. We are flipping Monday’s and Friday’s schedule, so students who typically have PE on Mass day will still have their class. (Friday)

On Tuesday, December 10th is our Christmas Concert, this year we will be back in the church. We were hoping to hold the concert in the gym, however, we had one of the two heating units break. The part will not arrive in time to fix the unit. PE classes have been fine; it’s a lot different to run around for 30 minutes vs sitting for an hour and half.

• Concert starts at 6:30
• Arrive at 6:00 in Mass uniform; unless otherwise notified by the teacher/Mrs. Capozzi
• Elementary students will sit with their teacher for the entirety of the concert
• Afterwards, please pick your child up from the pew, and make eye contact so that we can ensure each child is picked up

Make it a Great Day!

Samantha

Notable Dates:

Monday, December 9th: Mass; Feast of the Immaculate Conception 10:00 am

Tuesday, December 10th: Christmas Concert

Thursday, December 19th: 3rd Grade Christmas Play

Monday, December 23rd - January, 3rd: Christmas Break

Monday, January 6th: School Resumes

*It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Picture is of the 2024 OLVCS Christmas tree. Thank you to the Ruffing family for donating the tree!

-Thank you to Ashley Page for organizing and to the following moms who helped with the night- Mallory Carroll, Whitney Zong, and Nicole Heinlein.

-Mark you calendars for next year!

• Tentatively, Sunday, November 23, 2025 from 3-5 pm.
  

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• Ignatius Book Fairs offer a Christian alternative that is unparalleled to any known book fair, teaching lessons of faith, hope, and charity to children.
  
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• There will be time during school Tuesday -Thursday for OLVCS Students to purchase books, after school during ASAP one day, and after Masses on Saturday and Sunday for our whole parish community.
• We will need volunteers to help with the book fair. Clearances are not needed for this volunteer opportunity.
• Sign up to volunteer, here.
• Email Melanie Smith (melanie.yonushonis@gmail.com) with any questions.

• Each week we will be featuring some of our sponsors as a thank you for their support!
• Please be sure to patronize these local businesses throughout the year. Tell them THANKS from OLVCS!
• Click on the logos below to visit a business' website.
• This week we are featuring our Angelic and Cherubim Sponsors.

Thank you to Deacon Dave for blessing the students' advent calendars on Wednesday!

• SVdP Christmas gifts due by 12/13/24.
• We have just 3 gifts still unclaimed if anyone is still looking to donate.

Date: Friday, 12/20/24

Time: 10:30 AM

Location: in the church.

• We will dismiss directly after and there is no ESP that day.

OLVCS Boys Game VS. Park Forest Middle School

Date: Thursday, 12/12

Time: 4:00pm

Location: SJCA gymnasium

OLVCS Girls Fame VS. Park Forest Middle School

Date: Thursday, 12/12

Time: 4:15pm

Location: PFMS gymnasium

• Please come and support Saint Joseph Catholic Academy at Barnes & Noble this Sunday, Dec. 8th from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
• A portion of the proceeds from sales that day will benefit the high school. In order for St. Joe's to receive proceeds from your sale, you must let the cashier know that you are there to support the school when you check out by verbally saying so or giving the cashier a voucher.
• Please note some events that the St. Joe's students will run throughout the day that you and your kids may enjoy!
• 1:00PM - Story time in the children's section
• 12:30PM - St Joe's Acopella group to perform
• 2:00PM - Story time in the children's section.

• 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.