Dear OLVCS Families,

It has been a Catholic Schools Week for the record books. We seem to always have a weather disruption, but to my knowledge, never each day! A special thank you to the teachers who adjusted schedules, fit in our CSW special events, and instructed with grace.

As a reminder tomorrow we have a 2-hour delay, and it is also a Dress Down Day. Students are encouraged to wear their OLV Spirit wear, Walk-A-Thon t-shirts or fleeces with jeans or sweats.

Sunday at the 9:30 Mass we will close CSW. There will be donuts and coffee in the Activities Center afterwards. Students should wear their Mass uniform. We will still attend Mass on Monday, February 2nd.

Finally, as we wrap up the week, I am grateful for you and your trust and partnership in choosing OLVCS for your children. Thank you.

Make it a Great Day!

Samantha

Notable Dates:

Monday, February, 2nd Mass (3rd grade)

Monday, February 9th Mass (2nd grade))

Wednesday, February 18th: MASS Ash Wednesday @ 10:00 am

Monday, February 23rd: Mass (1st grade)

Monday, March 2nd: Mass (8th grade)

Friday, March 6th: No School: Diocesan Safety Inservice

Monday, March 9th - Friday, March 13th: Spring Break

Pictured: Father Norris, the Vocations Director for the Diocese, and Fr. George with the middle school boys

Get a team together and join us for the best night of the year! Great food, prizes, and (of course) trivia!

Date: Saturday, February 28th, 2026.

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

Location: OLVCS Gymnasium

Trivia Night benefits OLVCS Extracurricular Programs!

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

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Look for a special edition newsletter after the holidays!

Despite Mother Nature's moods, the Book Fair was another success this year! A huge thank you to Melanie Smith for all of her help in planning this event. It truly takes a village to make the fair flow and run, so we would also like to thank the volunteers that helped set-up, acted as cahiers, and packed up after the event : Martha Arevalo, Sue Clement, Andrea Glantz, Karen Hauser, Betsy Kraft, Lori Lamb, Samantha Leonard, Elizabeth Nemenz, Deb Reese, Anna Rupprecht, Mary Beth Seprish and Mary Brady.

We also want to specifically put a spotlight on Karen Kearney and the Catholic Daughters of America Court Blessed Madonna #2521 for all of their help working with us after a last minute displacement.

Thank you to all of the families and parishioners that supported the sale!

Registration is now open for the OLV Women's Conference (Saturday, February 7, 2026) and the parish-wide Spirit Night (Friday, February 6, 2026).

Saturday's women's conference will feature Fr. Paul O'Connor, SJ as the speaker. Registration is $30 for adults and $15 for college students. The event is 9:00 am - 4:00 pm and includes Mass, two talks, and opportunities for Confession, Adoration and prayer. Lunch and a light breakfast will be provided.

Friday evening's Spirit Night, which is open to both men and women, is free of charge, with donations being accepted at the door. The event is 6:30 - 9:00 pm and includes music, two talks, and opportunities for Confession and prayer. The featured speakers are Mike Ragon and Mary Beth Garvin, co-founders of Peter's Shadow Healing Ministry.

Both events take place at OLV.

Participants can register at https://olvwomen2026.paperform.co/ or by using the QR for the event.

Several changes have been made to the calendar for those children receiving First Reconciliation and First Communion this school year. New dates for Reconciliation are as follows:

Friday, April 24th, 2026 @ 10:00am: OLVCS students

Sunday, April 19th, 2026 @ 10:30am: CCD students in Dr. Zazzali’s class

Sunday, April 26th, 2026 @ 10:30am: CCD students in Miss Small’s/Dr. Puts’ class and anyone who missed the prior dates (OLVCS or CCD)

NOTE: Students who are receiving Reconciliation and Communion this year but who are not in 2nd grade should pick one of the CCD Sundays to receive First Reconciliation.

First Holy Communion will still be held on Saturday, May 2nd @ 10:00am (students arrive by 9:30am).

Rehearsal will be moved to Friday, May 1st @ 6:00-7:00pm.

CCD families will complete two extra, at-home assignments, one before First Reconciliation and one before First Communion. Details about the assignments will be emailed to CCD families several weeks ahead of First Reconciliation and First Communion (shortly before and after Easter).

CCD chalice painting will be moved to Sunday, March 1st during CCD class (previously Sunday, February 22nd). OLVCS students will still have Chalice Painting on Ash Wednesday, February 18th.