Dear OLVCS Families,
We had a terrific first day, with a miraculous event that occurred. We had perfect attendance! It was a great way to start the year.
A thank you to the staff, Mary Cawley, Rosemary Weber, and Patty Houtz. These ladies have a hand in every aspect of the start of school, from registering students, to ordering materials and cleaning the building. They work all summer, are amazing, and contribute to our success!
The maintenance staff was hard at work too, we now have an awning over the kitchen door, gutters that were fixed, cement poured and more. Thanks to Mark and Ron too.
That is not all the work that happened over the summer, next week I will thank the many parent volunteers that have been busy already!
If you would like to volunteer please click on this link for information on our website.
https://www.olvcatholicschool.org/Domain/175
We will attend Mass on Fridays this year, students should be in their Mass uniforms tomorrow.
Finally as a reminder, there is NO school on Tuesday, September 3rd. The teachers have training. Enjoy your extra long weekend.
Make it a Great Day!
Samantha
Looking ahead:
9.2: No School; Labor Day
9.3: No School; Teacher Training
9.6: School Mass @ 9:00 am
As the school year begins, we want to remind you about an important event that will take place soon: the 18th annual OLVCS Walk-a-Thon. The Walk-A-Thon is our school’s only all-school fundraiser, and it provides funds necessary for extra curriculars, fine arts, athletics and classroom enhancements.
Key Details:
Event Date: OLV Day, Monday, October 7, 2024
Family Contribution Goal: Minimum $200 per family (covers all preschool through 8th grade students in your family)
Deadline for Donations: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
How to Participate:
Online Donations: Share www.olvcatholicschool.org/walkathon with family and friends to easily collect online donations.
Donation Tracking: Use the envelope that was provided to collect and track donations.
Involve Children: Encourage children to participate in fundraising, emphasizing to others the value of a quality Catholic education at OLVCS.
Business sponsorships: Available at https://www.olvcatholicschool.org/Page/3115.
Prizes and Incentives:
Individual Prizes: Many prize opportunities for those who meet or exceed the $200 goal.
Raffle Entries: Every student who reaches their goal is entered into a raffle with prizes donated by local businesses.
Class Participation Prizes: Awards for the classes that achieve 100% participation the fastest.
Family Prize Incentives
More information and further details will be shared in a special Walk-A-Thon Newsletter next week!
- 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!
Catherine Stanford - Welcome Letter to Parents
Dear Families,
Hi! My name is Catherine Stanford, a student of Penn State University and I will be working as the student teacher for the next 8 weeks in your child's classroom. I am a senior from Long Island, New York majoring in Kinesiology with an emphasis in applied exercise and health. Through applied exercise and health I am working towards receiving certification in health and physical education for kindergarten through 12th grade. I am in my 9th semester as I was a member of the Varsity Women’s Swimming and Diving team for my first 8 semesters. I chose to extend my college education by one semester so I could focus on my professional development in this field which I am very passionate about. I am very grateful that I have had the opportunity to teach, coach and observe in multiple schools in the State College area school district throughout my time at Penn State. Within my time I have taught children of all ages, backgrounds, and students with different needs. I am ecstatic for this learning opportunity at Our Lady of Victory Catholic School.
At a young age I knew that I wanted to be a physical education teacher because of my love for all
different types of sports and the passion I had for being a role model to younger children. Personally, I want my students to understand why becoming a lifelong mover is such a crucial aspect of our everyday lives. Each of my students will be able to demonstrate specific skills, concepts, and movements. Growth in each student's ability to love being physically active is one of the main aspects I wish to achieve. I will be ensuring that all students can work individually and collectively. Overall, in my class everyone will be involved, support, and motivate each other to become successful in executing lifelong healthy habits. Besides working with children, I have been involved with athletics and fitness for my whole life. The main sports I have participated in include swimming, baseball/softball, basketball, and volleyball. Throughout each day I try to move my body whether that be walking, running,
weightlifting, or even participating in a workout class at the nearby fitness studio. My goal after
this semester and graduation is to receive a permanent substitute or maternity leave position for
the spring semester at a local school district close to home on Long Island. Right after graduation, I will be starting as a personal trainer for all different athletes in January of 2025 at an athlete gym where I interned this summer. After the 2025 spring semester I hope to receive a full time teaching position and a coaching spot.
Within these next 8 weeks, I will be implementing an array of teaching styles in order to accommodate all students' needs. I will be teaching a multitude of sports and activities throughout my time at Our Lady of Victory. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, I would be happy to have the opportunity to get to know you along with your child!
Sincerely,
Catherine Stanford
- 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.