OLVCS Updates

Thank you, thank you for your generosity on our Dollar Dress Down Days. We raised $650 for the LA Wildfire relief, we donated through Catholic Charities, and $400 for the Gabriel Project.

Mass is cancelled tomorrow 2.7, due to a funeral. Students do not need to wear their Mass uniform.

The event of the season, Trivia Night 2025 is just a little more than three weeks away. It is great fun, and a great cause. Athletics, and the Spring Musical receive the proceeds from the night. Everything from coaches and directors pay to buses and costumes are all supported by Trivia. See details below.

Re-enrollment: We ask families to re-enroll for the following year, this helps with setting classes, ordering supplies and textbooks.

This year the Education Office at the diocese is requiring all schools to use PowerSchool for this process and are creating the online forms. As you may remember, this is not our system. We have been giving input, but as with anything new, it is not without its hiccups.

The enrollment step is not quite complete. We will let you know when it is time to re-enroll. In the meantime, we ask for your patience and grace while we work through this new process. Please do not re-enroll just yet.

Make it a Great Day!

Samantha

Notable Dates:

Friday, February 14th: School Mass @ 9:00 am

Monday, February 17th: No School

Friday, February 21st: School Mass @ 9:00 am

Friday, February 28th: School Mass @ 9:00 am

Saturday, March 1st: Trivia Night 2025

Wednesday, March 5th: Ash Wednesday Mass @ 10:00 am

Friday, March 7th: Stations of the Cross @ 1:25

Monday, March 10th - March 14th: Spring Break

*Video below is of 4th grade music class!

Besides great food, refreshments, friends, and trivia, there will be lots of chances to win great prizes all while supporting the OLVCS Athletics and Musical Programs!

Let's take a look at two!

Simply Rx Salt Cave and Wellness Spa Gift Card Ring Toss

• Toss your ring, win a gift card worth $10 - $100, it's a surprise!
• You could win the Grand Prize $100 gift card to Simply Health Rx Salt Cave and Wellness Spa!
• $10 donation per chance
• You have nothing to lose!
• The ring toss is sponsored by Simply Rx Salt Cave and Wellness Spa. Click the logo to learn more!

Jolly Good Travel "Happy Valley Staycation" Grand Prize Raffle - Valued at over $1000!

• $25 donation per raffle ticket
• ONLY 75 tickets will be sold!
• Prize includes a custom Jolly Good Travel Itinerary with the following:
• $500 Marriott Gift Card - Enjoy a stay at the Courtyard Marriott State College or use it at any Marriott location of your choice.
• Two tickets to a show of your choice at Eisenhower Theater - Experience live entertainment at its finest!
• Dinner at Plaza Mexican Bar and Grill - Savor Mexican cuisine and a margarita with a gift certificate in hand. Conveniently located in front of the Courtyard Marriott.
• Shopping at Lock Boutique - Find something stylish and unique at this local favorite!
• Clothing from Harper's Fine Clothing for Him and Her - Elevate your wardrobe with top-quality fashion and enjoy your staycation in style!
• And much more!
• The grand prize is sponsored by Jolly Good Travel with in-kind donations from Eisenhower Theatre, Lock Boutique, and Harper's. Click the logos to learn more!

OLVCS Trivia Night

Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Time: Doors open at 6:30PM, and the trivia fun kicks off at 7:30PM.

Location: OLVCS Gymnasium

Early Bird Tickets/Tables

**Discounted Rate When Purchased On Or Before February 15th**
Individual: $50
Table (seats 8): $350

Regular Tickets/Tables
**Purchased Between February 16th And 26th**
Individual: $60
Table (seats 8): $400

Need More Info?
Please reference the special edition Trivia Night newsletter or email development@olvcs.org.

Have an extra bottle of wine or a gift card in any amount (even a partially used one) at home? Send it in!

Join us for a Hawaiian Luau, hosted by the 7th grade, on Friday, February 21st from 6-8pm in the OLVCS Gym. Tickets will be sold during homeroom on February 20 & the 21st. Tickets will also be sold at the door.

If tickets create a financial hardship, please contact Mrs. Weakland.

OLVCS Community Crusaders Service Club is open to both Middle School and K-5 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 meet twice a month from 2:30-4pm.
• One meeting will be for Middle School Students to work on organizing their own service project.
• The other meeting will be with the younger students, working with them to fulfill their project.
• Middle School Students will be required to work on their projects during club time and possibly at home as well. They will be responsible for working hard and taking ownership over their projects.
  

Elementary Students

• Will meet once a month, also 2:30-4pm, to work with the middle school students on their projects.
  

Service Club dates:

2/19, 3/5*, 3/19, 4/2*, 4/16, 5/7*, 5/28 *Middle School only

• Students will be able to acrue their needed community service hours through the club, as well.
  
• If parents are interested in volunteering to help with meetings, please let me know. Extra hands are always welcome!
  
• Space is limited, so sign up today! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4AA5A92FABFD0-54971058-2025
  
• There will be a $25 club fee for each student. If there is an issue with this fee, please communicate with me privately.

• If you have any questions feel free to email or call Betsy Kraft. elizabeth.northam.kraft@gmail.com; 812-320-1745

Hi, my name is Cora Weber and I am in 4th Grade. I am collecting items for Center County PAWS. If you don’t know what PAWS is, it is a local animal shelter and pet adoption center. Please consider donating to help this amazing organization.

If you choose to donate, please put your items in one of the PAWS donation boxes around school by: Friday, February 21st.

Thank you for your generosity!

And just remember no donation is too small.

The OLVCS Father-Daughter Dance is a school favorite, but WE NEED YOU! We need volunteers to help in a variety of ways. Please see the sign up below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

Online registration is open at www.olvcatholicschool.org/team.

• Registration is due NO LATER THAN Friday, February 28th.
• First day of practice is Monday, March 3rd.
• The practice schedule will be Monday - Thursday 2:30-4:00. No practice on Fridays.
• There will be no practice over Spring Break.
• The meet schedule will be finalized in the next couple weeks.

Coach Straub will have a short parent meeting next Wednesday, February 12th at 6:00.

• Topic: OLV Track Parent Meeting
  
• Time: Feb 12, 2025 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
  
• Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7262032082?pwd=WVdOTHJjSnVTaTNiSnJ0RHMxeVZodz09&omn=77707041067
• Meeting ID: 726 203 2082
• Passcode: rp1sqf

Coach Woodring continues to describe the boys' team as a crew of intense competitors, saying they love the game and have enjoyed getting to be on the court together all season long.

After another successful game day vs West Branch, the OLV girls' basketball team has a winning record of 5-4. They are excited and motivated to finish their season playing Juniata Christian where our 8th graders will be recognized!

Preschool Enrollment for siblings of current OLVCS students PK-8th grade and SJCA begins Monday 2/10/25.

• Please refer to the forthcoming information sent by Mrs. Rogan!
  

Thank you for the generous hat and mitten donations. We covered the tree and filled extra bags!

Fr. George is pleased to announce that due to the generosity of our parish community, we will be offering Our Lady of Victory Parish Scholarships to students who will be enrolling as new students (all grade levels) at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy for the Fall 2025. Applications are due to the OLV parish office by Wednesday, May 14, 2025. To learn more and download the application, go to https://stjoeacad.org/admissions/olv-parish-scholarship/.

• We welcome any middle school or high school student to be a part of Living Stations.
• We may ask some younger siblings of cast and crew to participate depending on our numbers.
• Please send this to anyone you know who may be interested.
• Service hours are available to all students who participate.
• For all rehearsals, please bring a water bottle and board or card games to play when you aren’t on stage.

If interested, please contact Sue Clement, Living Stations Coordinator, at sueseitzclement@hotmail.com.

• 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.