OLVCS Updates
January 18, 2024
Dear OLVCS Parents and Friends,
I have many details to share with you. As mentioned last week, Catholic Schools Week begins with Mass on Sunday, January 28th, at the 9:30 Mass. We ask families to attend to celebrate as a community and to show thanks to our parishioners for their support of our school. I understand that families have plans on the weekends, but if at all possible please attend the 9:30 Mass, even if it is not your regular time. 🙂 Remember to invite a friend for the Open House. We will need student ministers for the Mass, in particular students for a choir. Please see the blurb below.
A few highlights for CSW. 3rd through 8th grade will travel to St. Joe’s for Mass on Thursday, February 1st. Bishop Mark will be the celebrant! We have invited the Bishop to stop by while he is in town and he accepted! It is very exciting to have the Bishop at OLVCS and see all that is good.
It is tradition that the 8th graders present a gift to the school. You don’t have to look too hard to see many examples of these gifts; the bench and sign by the gym entrance, the Mary statue at the front of the school, murals, and more. Thanks to Mrs. Koehle and her work with 8th Grade Student Council this year's gift is lots of fun. It is a mascot costume! See below for the debut of the mascot. The Crusader will visit the students during Catholic Schools Week.
Some follow-up on FID days. Please note that students have two days to complete the work. In addition, the work can be completed anytime during the day. Finally, after receiving feedback from the teachers, the ‘office hours’ or manner in which students and parents can ask questions etc, will be established by the individual teacher. They will include that information in the email that they send.
Finally, if you have any questions, concerns, or thoughts please contact me. As a principal I feel that it is my job to help and support the students, families and teachers. As I mentioned to the middle schoolers not too long ago, my number one concern is always them. I think about their education, safety, and well being when making decisions. My office door and inbox are always open. Direct communication is always the most effective route versus other avenues such as social media.
Make your day a great one!
Samantha
* Picture is of a beautiful sunrise at OLVCS!
Catholic Schools Week 2024
Please Join Us On Sunday, January 28th! 9:30am Mass With Open House To Follow!
- Catholic Schools Week will begin with Mass on January 28th at 9:30.
- All are invited and encouraged to attend!
- All students should wear their Mass uniforms.
- If your child would like to participate in the Mass, please click on the sign up link below to sign up and see what spots are available.
- There will be an open house following Mass. Donuts and coffee will be served in the gym. Classrooms for both the preschool and K-8th grade will be open with teachers available to meet and greet families. Bring a friend!
OLVCS 2024 Trivia Night
Tickets On Sale Now! Join us on February 17th!
Almost half of the table are sold! Get a team together and join us for the best night of the year! Great food, prizes, and (of course) trivia!
**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!
Donations Needed For Trivia Night!
Please help support our wonderful school!
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 Athletics Updates
Mascot Debut at 8th Grade Recognition Game on Monday!
All students and OLV Crusaders supporters are invited to come out to the home basketball games on Monday, January 22nd, when our Crusaders will take on the boys and girls teams from Meadowbrook Christian School. At the game, our 8th grade student-athletes will be recognized, our new OLV mascot will make his debut, and the OLV Pep Band will provide musical support to our teams. Girls game @ 4PM, Boys game @ 5PM. The mascot costume is a gift to the school from our current 8th grade class.
OLVCS Basketball Club
OLVCS Snow Sport Club - Montage Resort Snow Sport Trip
- All OLVCS Snow Sport Club members in grades 3 - 8 are invited to join in the Montage Resort Snow Sport Trip. February 4th.
- Must register by January 26th.
- Go to www.olvcatholicschool.org/montage for all the details.
- Pray for snow!!
OLVCS Service Club - Spring 2024
A few spots remain for Middle School 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!
- If you have any questions feel free to email or call Betsy Kraft. elizabeth.northam.kraft@gmail.com 812-320-1745
OLVCS School-Wide Lenten Service Project
EITC - Second Century Scholarship
Turn your personal or business PA Income taxes into OLVCS Scholarships!
WE NEED YOUR HELP: Families of OLVCS could benefit with tuition assistance.
- Individuals/households with an annual income of $115,000 or PA personal income tax liability of $3,500+ annually qualify to participate in the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program.
- Businesses that qualify to get their taxes back are C-Corporations and owners of Subchapter S-Corporations, LLCs, LPs, LLPs and Partnerships.
If you are in the position to help by directing your PA Income tax through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit EITC program to OLVCS or would like additional information please contact Chris Kirkpatrick at chrisk@ourladyofvictory.com or 814-237-7832 ext. 404.
Meet The Student Teacher!
What's for Lunch?
SJCA
Win $500 Tuition Voucher at Saint Joseph’s Open House
All families that attend the Saint Joseph’s Open House on Wednesday, January 31st at 6:30PM will be entered into a drawing for a $500 tuition voucher. Two $100 tuition vouchers will also be raffled off. At the open house, families can meet teachers and administration, tour the school, and see how Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy’s traditional, classical education grounded in faith serves as an extension of the family. Be sure to RSVP at https://stjoeacad.org/admissions/open-house/
Saint Joseph’s Hosts MiniTHON on Saturday
Saint Joseph’s student and OLVCS grad, Katie Pase, is spearheading this year’s MiniTHON at Saint Joseph’s. The event will take place this Saturday, 4 – 10PM in the Saint Joseph’s Student Life Center/Gymnasium. If you would like to make a donation, contact Katie Pase at kpase@sjcacademy.org
Saint Joseph’s Girls Basketball Undefeated After 14 Games
The Saint Joseph’s girls basketball team has won 14 straight games this season. Key players include sophomores Naomi Crispin, Aubrey Yartz (OLV grad!), and Lauren Himes. The girls’ next home game is on Tuesday, January 23rd – JV @ 6PM, Varsity @ 7:30PM. Come out and see great high school girls basketball action!
Apply Now for Fall 2024 – Get $100 Tuition Voucher
All families that submit new student applications by February 2nd will automatically receive $100 off their student’s 2024 – 2025 tuition. So, don’t wait! Complete the simple, online application today at https://stjoeacad.org/admissions/ Questions? Contact Saint Joseph’s Principal, Mrs. Anna Rupprecht, at arupprecht@sjcacademy.org
Parish Happenings
OLV Confirmation Students' Blood Drive - January 20th, 2024
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
7th Annual Catholic Conference for Women - Save The Date!
Community Happenings
WPSU Poetry Content Is Back!
Share your poetry with WPSU for our annual Poetry Writing Contest! We are excited to read poetry from students across Central PA in grades Kindergarten through 12th Grade.
Selected poems from grade bands K-2 | 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 will be published on WPSU’s website and the top winning entry from each grade band will be aired on radio during a special episode of Poetry Moment in April 2024 during National Poetry Month.
For more information, visit: www.wpsu.org/poetrycontest
We are always looking to add to our OLVCS family!
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!
☎️ (814) 238-1592