OLVCS Updates
September 25, 2024
Dear OLVCS Families,
We had our first Faith Family for the school year. If you are new, a Faith Family is a mix of students from all grades into a family. When we meet, the families complete team building activities, service projects and work to build community. It gives our older students the opportunity to assume a leadership role and our younger students a sense of connection. It is a favorite among students and teachers. I love seeing students pass in the hall, say hello to one another, then add… “He (or she) is in my Faith Family! Today they discussed Virtue more about that in the next Update.
Remember to make your Walk-A-Thon donation, you have through October 1st to be eligible for class and individual prizes.
Thursday, September 26th: No School for grades 5th - 8th
Friday, September 27th: No School K - 8 Conferences
Make it a Great Day!
Samantha
2024 OLVCS Walk-A-Thon
We need your support! Donations due October 1st!
- About one week until our school's only all-school fundraiser, the Walk-A-Thon! Thank you for your generosity and continued support! These funds support so many crucial aspects of our school!
- We will accept donations at any time, but donations are due BY MIDNIGHT, October 1st to count towards class, student, and family prize eligibility. We currently have 46% of our families that have met the goal of $200. Click HERE to donate!
- We hope you will join us for Mass at 9:00am on Monday, October 7th to celebrate and give thanks for our amazing school.
- The afternoon Walk-A-Thon and assembly will begin at 12:35pm. We welcome all families to join us! You may walk with your elementary child(run), run with or cheer on your middle schooler(s), watch the prizes get handed out at the assembly, and witness the big TOTAL reveal. It really is an amazing site to see!
- Business sponsorships are also available.
Coin Drive and Dollar Dress Down Day Success - Thank you!
Thank you for sending in coins and participating in the Dollar Dress Down Day to support the Walk-A-Thon!!
- The total Coin Drive donation and winning class will be announced during the Walk-A-Thon Assembly on Monday, October 7th!
Don't Forget!! OLVCS Night at The Field - October 7, 2024
OLVCS and The Field Burger & Tap are partnering for The Field Gives Back!
Date: Monday, October 7th
Time: 11:00am-9:00pm
Location: 1 Country Club Ln, State College, PA 16803, https://www.thefieldburgerandtap.com/
Purpose: A portion of ALL proceeds from the restaurant will come back to OLVCS to benefit the 2024 Walk-A-Thon!
- Take out is included! Grab and go for an easy dinner!
- Please plan on meeting your OLVCS Family at The Field after the Walk-A-Thon for a relaxing evening!
- Tell your friends and family to visit The Field on October 7th!
Weis 4 School - Register Your Shoppers Card To Support OLVCS!
We earned over $791 for our school last school year just by shopping at Weis!
- OLVCS is partnering with Weis Markets in their annual Weis 4 School program.
- Register your Weis Rewards card online at weis4school.com.
- By participating in this program, we can earn money for our school by simply shopping.
- Once you register, you’re in the program and you do not need to register again this school year.
- Please share this information with your friends and family. The more interest and enthusiasm we generate, the greater the benefits to our school.
- Thank you!
What's for lunch?
OLVCS Athletics
OLV Crusaders Win Again!
The Crusaders defeated Sugar Valley again in their rematch last week! Wish them luck as they head to West Branch High School on Saturday to play in the Warrior Blast Tournament.
OLVCS VS. Belleville - 9/30/24 - 4:00PM
Come out and support the team during their next match against Belleville on Monday, September 30th at 4:00PM! The game will be played in Orchard Park.
Preschool News
No School - Friday, September 27th
Just a reminder! The preschool will also be closed on Friday the 27th for staff development. Thank you!
St. Joseph's Catholic Academy News
SJCA Town Hall Meeting
SJCA College Fair
SJCA 2024 Fall Family Retreat - 11/15-11/16
Jordan Langdon of Families of Character, is coming Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy! Jordan is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience coaching parents and families, a Catholic wife and mom of three from Denver, CO, and the CEO of Families of Character, the "#1 resource for in-home child and family development."
Our Families of Character retreat will be focused on providing valuable tools for you and your spouse to utilize as partners and parents in a cohesive, Catholic family unit. We will intentionally take the time to grow together, prayerfully, to emerge from the weekend as more present, grace-giving, and confident captains of our "family team." We are so excited to share it with you!
As last year, SJCA will host a fall family weekend retreat, which is scheduled for November 15-16, 2024. Complimentary childcare will be provided, as last year, and all meals will be provided as well. The cost is $65 per couple. Sarah Miller, our new Development Assistant here at SJCA, will be organizing the event with me, so if you feel inclined to help volunteer as well as participate with your spouse, please reach out! Sarah's Saint Joe's contact is development@sjcacademy.org. The full agenda for the weekend is attached.
You will see posters for the event at church and in the bulletin soon, but to give you priority, and for more information here's the registration link:
Please let us know if you have any questions. We are looking forward to having you at Saint Joe's this fall!
Parish Happenings
Annual OLV Bazaar
Our Annual Bazaar will be held on Saturday, October 26, from 8:00am to 3:00pm. We will have foods, crafts, baked goods, basket raffle, children’s games, and much more. Come join in the fun! Hope to see you there!
OLV Women's Bible Study Program
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.
☎️ (814) 238-1592