OLVCS Summer Updates #2

OLVCS is hosting a Heart Screening event, (details below) the following is a message from Nurse Whitehill. Also below is information on the Spirit Wear Store. Please email Terry Stec stect@olvcs.org if you would like removed from this distribution list.

Hello and Happy Summer from your School Nurse!

I am thrilled to announce that Our Lady of Victory Catholic School will be hosting an event to screen for a leading cause of preventable death in children (Sudden Cardiac Arrest caused by Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy).

We will be holding the event on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 8am-4pm in the Activities Center.

The screening itself will take approx. 15 minutes (this includes a 5-minute EKG, plus anticipated time for instructions and administrative duties). It is open to all students ages 10 and up, and we encourage all to participate.

We will be partnering with the non-profit Who We Play For, whose goal it is to "eliminate preventable sudden cardiac death in the young, through access to affordable heart screenings and working with communities to honor every kid who never had a chance".

The cost for this potentially life saving EKG screening is $20. Please make checks payable to OLVCS. (Please contact Samantha Weakland if you need financial assistance).

An EKG is not a requirement and is not included in a sports or school physical. Because of this, we at OLVCS aim to do our part by hosting this event to make this potentially life-saving screening available to The Reasons we are all here--our students.

Thank you so much for helping us help your children and our students! Hope to see you there!

Blessings to you,

Olivia Whitehill, RN, BSN (OLV School Nurse)

This is a great opportunity for our students. Thank you Nurse Whitehill.

Make your summer a great one!

Samantha

Collegiate Pride Store Open Now!

• Middle School PE approved
  
• Link below

Open House prior to the picnic. This will take the place of the Back to School Nights.

• 5:00 pm General meeting for all families
  
• 5:15 - 5:45: visit classrooms and meet the teachers
  

PreSchool families are invited and encouraged to attend the Back to School Picnic, however, their Meet the Teacher Event will be Tuesday, August 27th. There will not be an Open House before the picnic at the preschool.

More information to come, but we will have a sale on the 8th.

• Summer is a great time to start fundraising!
• Here are some fun and creative fundraising ideas that both you and your children can participate in over the summer:
• Lemonade Stand: Set up a lemonade stand in your neighborhood. It's a classic summer activity that’s also a great way to raise money
• Bake Sale: Organize a bake sale with homemade goodies.
• Car Wash: Gather a few OLVCS friends and offer a car wash service. This is a fun, hands-on way to raise funds.
• Yard Sale: Clean out your closets and hold a yard sale. It’s a great way to declutter and raise money at the same time.
• Dog Walking or Pet Sitting: Offer dog walking or pet sitting services to neighbors and friends.
• Chores for Donations: Offer to do chores around the house or for neighbors in exchange for donations.
• Family and Relatives: Summer travel is a perfect opportunity to see relatives and ask them for donations. Alternatively, use the summer to send handwritten letters to relatives asking for their support.
• Share your fundraising efforts on social media and tag our school’s Facebook and Instagram pages. Seeing everyone's creativity and enthusiasm will inspire our entire community and bring us closer together as we work towards our goal!
  

• Every little bit helps, and remember, your summer fundraising efforts will count toward students’ eligibility for individual, family, and class prizes!

• Donations can be made online at www.olvcatholicschool.org/walkathon or collected in your family envelope that were sent home this week.
• Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our school community.
• We look forward to seeing everyone’s fundraising efforts come to life over the summer!

Click below for all of the details!

• 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.