OLVCS Updates

Congratulations to Anna Miller, this year's school Spelling Bee winner. Anna went on to compete in the Diocesan Bee on May 2nd and placed 3rd! Way to go Anna!

We have only 4 weeks left of school, which is unbelievable to say the least. So many things happen in the last days of schools; field trips, Field Day, special class events and more. However, the most important part of the end of year is the work to be done. We will keep moving forward, challenging your children and teaching more than just reading and math, but also perseverance, grit and fortitude.

As you are aware, we are wrapping up Teacher Appreciation week. What an amazing group we have at OLVCS. Their dedication and commitment is notable and appreciated. I thank them for all they do for the students and for the rest of us too.

Finally, we are foregoing the spring Used Uniform Sale due to scheduling difficulties. We will have a sale at the beginning of August, and also establish sale dates throughout the year at the change of seasons.

Make it a Great Day!

Samantha

Final Mass Schedule:

Friday, May 17th: Mass

Thursday, May 23rd: 9:00 am Last School Mass (during the day)

Friday, May 31st: 8th grade Mass @ 6:30 am

Thank you OLVCS community!

The Plaza family generously catered a beautiful and delicious brunch for our teachers today from their NEW restaurant located in the airport, Penn Valley Cafe!

Thank you Sweet Caroline Anne's for providing dessert for our teachers tomorrow!

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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Four Crusaders have earned the opportunity to compete in the Altoona Championship Track Meet this Saturday. Unlike the other track competitions this season, in order to be eligible to compete at the meet on Saturday, an athlete must have met or exceeded a specific time or distance standard. Congratulations to the following OLV 8th graders who reached these goals: Owen Badger – 400m, 800m, Conner Miller – Discus, Claire Peters – 800m, Triple Jump, and Tommy Ruffing – 1600m, 3200m. Good luck on Saturday!

All OLVCS girls in grades 4 – 6 are invited to have fun and improve their volleyball skills at the OLVCS Afterschool Volleyball Club. Tuesday, May 14 - Friday, May 17, 2024 (4 sessions), 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM. Cost: $50. Sign up today at www.olvcatholicschool.org/volleyballclub.

Thank you to all of our families and homeroom parents for the wonderful teacher appreciation treats!

• Our last day is Thursday 5/23.
• The closing program will be held in the church @ 10:30. All are welcome to attend!
• There will be no ESP that day.

In order to meet the growing student needs of Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Saint Joseph’s is looking to hire an adjunct theology instructor. This position begins Fall 2024. For more information, send an email of interest to Mrs. Anna Rupprecht, Saint Joseph’s Principal, at arupprecht@sjcacademy.org

Saint Joseph’s has immediate openings for a part time athletic director, girls/boys soccer coaches, and boys basketball coach. For more information, send an email of interest to Mrs. Anna Rupprecht, Saint Joseph’s Principal, at arupprecht@sjcacademy.org

The Four Pillars Online Auction is live NOW! Kranich's has donated a men's and a women's Gucci watch and a gorgeous Gucci necklace for this year's auction. Visit the auction site link below for your chance to be the top bidder on these premium prizes! New prizes added daily. All proceeds benefit Saint Joseph's Athletic Program. Check out these luxury jewelry items, along with vacation getaways, local business gift cards, and more at https://saintjosephscatholicacademy.betterworld.org/auctions/SJCA

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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• 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.