OLVCS Updates
November 7th, 2023
Dear OLVCS Parents and Friends,
What a beautiful week we are having, the weather has been fabulous. We are finishing up a full week of school, with another one to follow. While it is always fun to have special events, there is comfort in a set schedule and routine.
We do have one schedule change; Mass will be Friday due to a funeral that will be held on Thursday.
Tomorrow our 2nd Graders make their First Confession. First Confession is a precious and powerful gift that heals our soul, brings us joy and prepares us to live with God. Congratulations!
In this Update:
Early Dismissal Procedures: Please read important information from Mr. Stec
Mother Son Bowling: Flyer below
You may have noticed wrestling mats in the gym. State College Youth Wrestling Club, purchased mats and a lift that will stay in our gym. This is a win-win for us and the club. We receive revenue from the gym rental, and exposure to outside families, and the club has a space to practice.
*Picture is from yesterday when there was a glimmer of a rainbow above the school in the early evening.
Today is Like and Share Thursday!
So much is happening at OLVCS! Have you checked out the social media posts?
Click the buttons below to view our social media. Be sure to like, comment on, and share your favorite posts, so you can tell your friends that OLVCS is the place to be!
- Check out our "Question Of The Week?" post each Monday on Facebook and our "In The Hallways of OLVCS" reel every Friday on both Facebook and Instagram!!
Mother & Son Bowling
Sunday, November 19th at 3:00pm
- Please join us for Mother & Son Bowling at Bellefonte Lanes! This is such a fun, special event!
- 2 games of bowling and shoe rentals will be provided.
- Pizza, snacks, and drinks will also be provided!
- RSVP by 11/18 by clicking the button below.
Upcoming Kindergarten and Middle School Open Houses
Have an upcoming kindergartener?
- Please join us for our upcoming open houses!
- This is a great opportunity to meet to teachers and learn more about our kindergarten program.
Calling all families with upcoming middle school students!
- This is a great opportunity for current families with students in 4th and 5th grade.
- Middle school offers many new experiences compared to elementary school. Come learn all that OLVCS middle school have to offer!
- Please spread the word to any families who do not have current students at OLVCS!
Early Dismissal Information
While we don't anticipate any inclement weather that will require an early dismissal from school in the near future, we do need to prepare for when it does happen.
There will be both busing and parent pick-up available just as there is on a regular school day.
For parent pick-up during an early dismissal to run smoothly and without heavy traffic congestion, we must operate it very similarly to our daily parent pick-up. We will assign families pickup times in 2 groups to avoid congestion. In the event of an early dismissal, please arrive at the rear parking lot off of Saxton Drive at the assigned time listed below. Families are assigned alphabetically by the first letter of their child's last name. It is imperative that you arrive at your assigned time. If you arrive prior to your assigned time, your child will not yet be in the Parent Pick-up area. For those families who utilize parent pick-up daily, you may find that your assigned group is different from that of a regular school day, so please pay extra attention to the time slot listed below. The times listed below are the standard early dismissal times based on the bussing schedule of the school district's transportation department. If they were to change on any given day, families will be notified by both an 'e-announcement' and 'School Messenger'.
If you have a child in both K-8 and the preschool, your preschool student will be walked down to the "Big School" and you will pick them up at the same time and location that you pick up your child from the 'Big School'.
Also, please take a moment to review your Early Dismissal Plan in 'School Admin'. If you would like to make a change, please email Mary Cawley, cawleym@olvcs.org, as soon as possible. The instructions that are listed in School Admin is what Mary will follow for early dismissals.
12:15 - A-L
12:30 M-Z
For those students who will utilize bussing, the buses will depart the school at 12:30.
Snow Sports Club
Sign-Up Due ASAP for OLVCS Snow Sports Club!
- Sign ups due Friday, November 10th, 2023.
- All students in 3rd-8th grade are invited to join this fun club.
- Friday's 3-6pm - Starting January 12, 2024.
- To sign up your child, you must complete the 4 step registration process - OLV online registration, Tussey Mountain online registration, OLV permission form, and participation fee payment to the school office.
- For more information or to begin the sign up process, go to https://www.olvcatholicschool.org/Page/2864
No late registrations will be accepted. Questions? Contact Mrs. Lauren Waltz, OLVCS Snow Sports Club Coordinator, at waltz@olvcs.org.
Important 8th Grade Information
2024 School Musical - The Wizard of Oz
Wizard of Oz Musical - April 18th and 19th, 2024
Please see here for the practice schedule!
2023 OLVCS Walk-A-Thon
Walk-A-Thon Business Sponsor Spotlight
- 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 school year. Tell them THANKS from OLVCS!
- Click on the logos below to visit the business' websites.
- This week we are featuring some of our Angelic and Seraphim Sponsors.
We Need YOU!
Lunchroom Volunteers Needed!
- Volunteers are needed daily, anytime between 11:00am-12:30pm.
- Click the button below to sign up!
- Appropriate clearances are needed.
Preschool - 8th Grade Substitute, Part & Full Time Teaching Positions Available
If you are interested in a substitute teaching position for preschool through 8th grade or interested in a part-time or full-time teaching position, send a letter of interest with your resume to Mrs. Samantha Weakland, OLVCS Principal, at weaklands@olvcs.org.
Our Lady of Victory Catholic School is a great place to work for energetic, qualified individuals seeking to enrich the lives of our students. All OLVCS employees and volunteers must complete the requirements of the Diocesan Youth Protections program requirements and submit required clearances.
Volunteer Today!
Join us as a committee member for upcoming events!
- Trivia Night 2024 - Meeting will begin late 2023/early 2024.
- Walk-A-Thon 2024 - Meetings will begin in June 2024.
- Contact Marlena at development@olvcs.org if you are interested in donating your time and talents to these upcoming OLVCS events!
-We are always looking for volunteers at our school. Have a few minutes to spare in your day? We promise it will be rewarding! Click the button below for volunteer clearance guidelines.
OLVCS Athletics Updates
Dust Off The Rust At Basketball Open Gyms
Crusader Basketball Team Registration Due THIS Wednesday, November 15th
What's for Lunch?
Check out the November Lunch Menu below!
Preschool News
Adopt A Family for Thanksgiving and Christmas
For many years now our OLVCS Preschool Program has worked with the St. Vincent de Paul Society to “adopt” families for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. For Thanksgiving, we provide a few local families with non-perishable food and other items. If your family would like to participate, please send in any of the items on the attached list during the week of 11/13-11/17/23.
Thank you in advance for any type of donation you can provide!
SJCA
OLV Students Get A Taste of the Saint Joseph’s Experience
SAVE THE DATE: Frosty Fest – December 9th
SJCA/OLV Messy Family Retreat Nourishes Catholic Parents
Over the weekend guest speakers, Mike and Alicia Hernon of the Messy Family Project, engaged with over 20 couples to pray together, reflect on their family culture, and focus with intentionality on their partnership and season of parenthood. Over thirty children had a blast with our SJCA volunteers with the complimentary childcare that was provided. Organizers of the Messy Family Retreat would like to thank the Board of Trustees, SJCA Music Club and Dr. Marty Mazur, Deacon Dave and Father George, OLV and SJCA volunteers, and SJCA faculty Mr. and Mrs. Moore, and the Pase family for graciously giving of your time to bring this idea to fruition in service to our community. Saint Joseph, patron saint of families, pray for us!
Financial Aid and Peace Information Night at SJCA
Need Room For Pie? Sign Up for the NVRC Boalsburg Turkey Trot!
This year’s event includes both 5K and 8K options! Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023 at 9AM at the grounds of the PA Military Museum in Boalsburg, PA. 5K: $20 before November 5, 2023, $25 thereafter. 8K: $30 before November 5, 2023, $35 thereafter. To register go to www.stjoeacad.org. Proceeds benefit Saint Joseph’s Cross Country and Track and Field Team, the Pennsylvania Military Museum, and the Krush Program.
Parish Happenings
Knights of Columbus Poster Contest
- Please see the attached flyer for more information.
- Posters are due Saturday, December 16th at 3PM (turn in via CCD, OLV School Office or Church Office).
Troops of Saint George
The Troops of Saint George apostolate aims to use the outdoors as our canvas and the sacraments as our path to light the way for the formation of Holy Catholic men and boys. Whether called to the vocation of the priesthood, the religious life, or that of Holy fatherhood, our fathers and sons will take a prayerful pilgrimage together to fulfill Christ's desire for them to grow in virtue and in their Holy Catholic faith as they journey toward heaven.
Please check out the national website troopsofsaintgeorge.com for more information about the apostolate, and the local website troopsofsaintgeorge.com/troop/troop-325 for upcoming events, to email the troop captain with questions or to register.
St. Nicholas Party
All parishioners are invited to attend the St. Nicholas Potluck Parish! Party being held on the feast of St. Nicholas
- Wednesday, 12/06 from 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Activity Center Social Hall
- RSVP and sign up to bring a dish to share:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BADAF2FA7FFC52-38968804-stnicholas
7th Annual Catholic Conference for Women - Save The Date!
Community Happenings
Jared Box is Hiring!
The Jared Box Project which was started by students at OLVCS, and this year celebrated the smiles that over 1 million Jared Boxes have helped to bring to children in hospitals across the country has received a grant that enables them to create a position for a communications and outreach coordinator!
This is a part-time position, 20 to 25 hours per week, a hybrid position. The Communications and Outreach Coordinator will plan, coordinate, and execute an outreach plan designed to broaden the reach of The Jared Box Project. This role will report directly to the Executive Director and will meet in person, ideally weekly, in State College, PA. For more details about the position, click here.
If you are interested apply by sending an email and resume to Cindy Kolarik at cindy@thejaredbox.org!
Healthy Families Needed
- Penn State Psychology is conducting a research study for healthy families with children and adolescents.
- Your participation is important to understand social health.
- Please see the flyer for more information.
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 open houses to your friends!
☎️ (814) 238-1592