OLVCS Updates
March 21, 2024
Dear OLVCS Parents and Friends,
Whew! It has been quite a week, and we have more changes in the near future. Please continue to read for dismissal changes for the solar eclipse.
Week of March 25th:
M-W: School as normal
Thursday: No School (Holy Thursday)
Friday: No School (Good Friday)
Week of April 1st:
Monday: No School (Easter Monday)
Tuesday: End of 3rd making period.
Thursday: Mass
Solar Eclipse: Monday April 8th.
Early dismissal: 12:30 (we are following the direction of SCASD)
No ASAP
We have purchased approved eclipse glasses that the students will bring home
We have reached out to all other districts
Below is information about the Kaleidoscope Run sponsored by OLVCS alums. Proceeds benefit the St. Joseph’s National Honor Society. More information will come home with your child.
Make your day a great one!
Samantha
*Tomorrow is a $1 Dress Down Day to benefit the Tides organization as part of a Middle School Lenten service project.
* Picture is of the OLVCS Service Club making "Nest Circles" for the baby birds at Centre Wildlife Rescue. Students made 292 nest circles out of old t-shirts and fleeces.
2024-2025 Enrollment Now Open
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.
Kindergarten Open House - April 3rd, 2024, 5:30PM
OLVCS Kindergarten Is The Place To Be! Help Us Spread The Word!
- Kindergarten Open House
- Wednesday, April 3rd at 5:30PM
- RSVP at www.olvcatholicschool.org
- (*Childcare will be provided.)
- Tour the building.
- Meet our teachers.
- Learn how our teachers instruct key academic concepts in a fun, engaging way while providing students with unique opportunities to flourish socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
Middle School Lenten Service Projects
Active Adult Center - donations due tomorrow, March 22nd
- granola bars
- Cheez-its
- crackers
- cookies
- chips
OLVCS Lenten Service Project - Jared Box - Due Tomorrow
Jared Boxes Are Due Tomorrow, March 22nd!
- Don’t forget:
- Jared Boxes cannot include any type of food or drink!
- All items in the jared boxes must be new!
Locker Legacy Campaign
Available Now! Leave Your Legacy!
Crusader Locker Legacy Campaign is LIVE!
- The OLVCS Athletics Boys and Girls locker rooms contain 26 lockers each.
- Our goal is to honor the past, present, and future by allowing the Crusader faithful to name these individual lockers while raising important funds for the general budget of the OLVCS Athletic Program.
- It is a wonderful way for you to leave your legacy or mark at OLVCS.
- You can name a locker(s) for yourself, business, your family, or in memory of someone dear to you.
- A $500 gift will establish your legacy and display visual support for our OLVCS student-athletes.
- Upon receipt of your gift a name plate with up to 3 lines of text will be installed on an individual locker in the locker room of your choice.
- Lockers are available on a first-come, first-served basis until all lockers are reserved.
- To make your gift or for more information, scan the QR code below, click the button below, or visit https://www.olvcatholicschool.org/Page/3584.
OLVCS Athletics Updates
Dig It at OLV Crusaders Summer Girls Volleyball Camp
All girls entering grades 5 -7 in Fall 2024 are welcome to join in OLV’s fun, developmental girls volleyball camp. July 1-3 & 5, 9AM – 12PM. Early bird registration: only $90. For more information and to register, go to www.olvcatholicschool.org Space is limited, so register today!
Score More at OLV Crusaders Summer Basketball Camp
All boys and girls entering PreK to Grade 6 are invited to join in OLV’s fun basketball camp. July 22 – 26th – Right after VBS! Early bird registration: only $90. For more information and to register, go to www.olvcatholicschool.org Space is limited, so register today!
Preschool Updates
Easter Basket Blessing - Wednesday, March 27th
Join us for this OLV Preschool Tradition!
All families are invited to attend this special event.
- Wednesday, March 27th
- 10:00am
- In Baptistry located in the back of the church
What's for Lunch?
SJCA
Sign Up Now for Saint Joseph’s Kaleidoscope 5K
This new Saint Joseph's community event is similar to a "Color Run," during which participants run or walk a 5K course. At designated points along the course participants are doused from head to toe in a different colored powder. Great fun for seasoned runners and walkers of all ages! Saturday, April 13th at 10AM; at Oak Hall Regional Park. Register today at www.stjoeacad.org. Proceeds benefit the Saint Joseph’s National Honor Society.
Get Your Iron at the Saint Joseph’s Four Pillars Golf Tournament
Parish Happenings
Vacation Bible School
SIGNUPS OPEN APRIL 1, 2024 @ 8:00am
SIGNUP at: https://re.ourladyofvictory.com/vacation-bible-school
- Last year registrations were full within 11 hrs!
- Who can attend: Children in grades K-5
- Who can volunteer: Middle School Students, High School Students (volunteers age 14-17 will need to complete a Youth Protection Program) & Adults. (ages 18+ need clearances) Service hours are available.
- What we will do: Students will participate in faith building activities in large and small groups settings as they move through various fun and engaging educational stations: FAITH, MUSIC, GAMES, SNACK & CRAFT ACTIVITIES!
- Where we will meet: The OLV Activities Center (behind OLV Church)
- When we will meet: July 22nd-26th from 9:00am-Noon each day
- What is the cost? $50 per child for VBS (Attendees who have an older sibling or parent volunteer get 1/2 price admission.)
- Basketball Camp will be offered again this year after VBS!: Visit, www.olv catholic school.org/basketballcamp for more information.
- All VBS kids in grades K-3 who are signed up for the basketball camp can eat lunch and play between VBS and the basketball camp with Crusader Camp staff, like we did last year. No extra charge!
Pierogies Are Back for Lent!
- OLV will be selling Rosie's Pierogies. Cost is $10.00 a dozen.
- During the Fridays of Lent, except Good Friday, (Feb. 16, 23, March 1, 8, 15 & 22)
- The options available:
- freshly made with butter and onions
frozen plain
- frozen jalapeno
- frozen bacon
- They will be sold from the front of the OLV Activities Center in a drive thru manner, from 3:00pm to 5:15pm, or until we run out.
- This is a great opportunity to earn community service hours. Middle school students and adults needed.
- Please report at 2:30pm. For more information or questions, please contact Deacon Dave at dcfl@ourladyofvictory.com.
- Sign up below!
☎️ (814) 238-1592