OLVCS Updates

Yesterday was Administrative Professionals Day. I cannot let the day pass without expressing my gratitude to Mrs. Cawley, Mrs. Weber, and Mrs. Houtz. It is easy to see their impact each and every day. They assist students, faculty, families (and me) with grace and care. The school would not run smoothly, if at all without them.

We have included Mrs. Vendemia in our celebration this week. She has done an outstanding job with social media, the Walk-A-Thon and Trivia. Her impact has been great this year, we are thankful and blessed that she has joined our team.

Next Tuesday we have a photo shoot to create a promotional video. This one minute video will be included on the Centre County website, and will be ours to use as we see fit. We will follow the Permission to Photograph/Videotape Form that you filled out when you enrolled your child. No child will be speaking or filmed individually. Centre County is still building the site, however, you can see it here. Centre County Gov.

Make it a Great Day!

Samantha

* Pictures are of our amazing Administrative Professionals!

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!

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OLV Crusader Tommy Ruffing won first place in the 3200m yesterday at the State College Area Track Meet, posting a time of 11:41.62 - a full 25 seconds faster than the nearest competitor. “He ran a very aggressive race, and PR-ed. I'm so proud of him!” said a jubilant Coach Straub. The photo shows teammates and Coach Straub celebrating with him at the end of the race. Tommy is in 8th grade. Full results for the competition can be viewed at http://results.tfmeetpro.com/Nittany_Track_and_Field/OLV_State_College_MS/index.html.

Due to the recent rain outs, the Crusaders have a full schedule of meets next week. For more information, check out www.olvcatholicschool.org/track.

All OLVCS girls in grades 4 – 6 are invited to join in a volleyball open gym on Friday, April 26. 2:30 – 4PM. We will practice volleyball skills and scrimmage. There is no cost for this event, but your student must be signed up to participate. Go to www.olvcatholicschool.org/vballopengym for more information and to sign up.

OLVCS Preschool students enjoyed a woodwind concert this week, performed by the Orchard Park Trio. Students enjoyed wonderful music while learning about the different woodwind instruments. Students were given the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the concert, and they did a fantastic job asking the musicians excellent and thoughtful questions!

Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy proudly presents Spamalot on May 2, 3, & 4 at the Boal Barn Theatre in Boalsburg. Spamalot is a stage musical based on the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The musical offers a parody of the Arthurian legends. Tickets are on sale now at https://stjoeacad.org/fine-arts/musical/

Due to the generosity of the Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church parish community, OLV parish will be offering Our Lady of Victory Parish Scholarships to students who are enrolling as NEW students (all grade levels) at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy in the Fall 2024. For more information and to download the simple application form, go to https://stjoeacad.org/admissions/olv-parish-scholarship/

Saint Joseph’s Senior, Collin Simander placed first in the Steeplechase on Friday, April 19th at the Bald Eagle Invitational hosted by Lock Haven University. The steeplechase race is a track race that takes runners over large, fixed barriers and water jumps. Simander posted a time of 6:45.88 - a full 15 seconds faster than the nearest competitor. Full results for the invitational can be viewed at https://www.golhu.com/news/2024/4/19/general-high-school-meet-information-lock-haven-bald-eagle-invite-fri-april-19.aspx

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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• 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.