OLVCS Updates

Joelle, 6th grader, took First Place at the National Level of the Catholic Daughters Poetry Contest! The theme of the contest was "God’s love and kindness will shine upon us like the sun that rises in the sky." - Luke 1:78. All entires were judged at the local and state level before moving on to the national competition. Great job, Joelle!

• Tickets will be available pre-sale or at the door on the night of the event. $5 per ticket.
• If ticket fee poses a financial hardship, please contact, Mrs. Weakland, for a fee waiver.
  
• Location: Activity Center
• We will need parent volunteers, etc. Details and sign ups will be sent soon!

• Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024
• Time: 4-5 pm
• Location: Rear School Parking Lot
• Families are welcome to join us for trick-or-treating, fall snacks, and a trip to the pumpkin patch.
• If you are interested in participating in the Trunk-or-Treat by handing out candy from your car or if you would just like to attend, please sign up your family below.
• https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EAAAD2CAAF49-52224048-olvcs.
• We ask that all cars participating park in the back lot by 3:45 pm to allow traffic to be blocked off at the start of the event.
• Come in costume, decorate your trunk, and hand out candy!

• All students in 3rd-8th grade are invited to join this fun club.
• More information and registration details coming next week.

• The Partners in Music program at Penn State creates the opportunity for young instrumentalists and prospective music teachers to make music together.
• Over four Wednesdays in the fall semester, fifth-grade students from SCASD & OLV rehearse in the early morning before school on Penn State's campus, conducted by senior music education majors.
• The rehearsals culminate in a concert at State College Area High School.
  
• The concert is at 7pm on Thursday, November 14th in the States High School auditorium. All are invited to attend.

Thanks to a grant from the Independent Catholic Foundation, and an anonymous family donation, we were able to get the Hallow App for all teachers and all middle school students.

Hallow is offering a free 90 day trail for parents. Please see the attached pdf for how to sign-up.

You will need to submit a credit card but can cancel at any time.

The Independent Catholic Foundation awards Impact Grants to schools within the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese for retreats and religious programs. More information about the Independent Catholic Foundation can be found at www.icfdaj.org or by calling: 814.201.2080

OLV Bazaar

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Time: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Location: OLV School Gym

Sign up here to volunteer:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA8A92CA64-45549478-olvbazaar#/

Come Enjoy:

-The OLVCS Band playing at 11:00am during the bazaar!

• Please remember the last day to wear shorts is October 31st.
• Please check the Student/Parent handbook here for uniform guidelines.

After a number of rain cancellations, the Crusaders hit the field again in a tough match up against East Juniata. The team played hard until the final whistle, but lost the game 2-1. 7th grader, Cameron Walsh, scored the goal for the Crusaders.

Today, the Crusaders are hoping to rebound from the loss as they play an away game at Belleville. Go Crusaders!

Congratulations to the Koshko sisters for going 1-2 at districts! Junior Maddie Koshko records her third straight District 6 title, shooting 3 under par to win the championship. Her sister, Olivia Koshko, finished with +10 to secure runner-up. Both advance to the PIAA state championships held in late October.

A big thank you to all of our PreSchool families for your support! We are so blessed! Please look for the recap newsletter to be sent next week!

On Saturday, October 5th, one lucky winner learned that she had won a 2024 Ford Bronco Everglades. The winner, who was just visiting the area, had bought her ticket from a SJCA student following Mass at OLV Church. She had only one ticket in the drawing – but it was the lucky one! “We were able to sell 1038 tickets,” said Mrs. Anna Rupprecht, Saint Joseph’s principal. “600 of which were sold in the last week before the drawing.” Proceeds from the raffle benefit the SJCA Athletic Program and other student activities. Check out www.stjoeacad.org to view a video of the winning ticket drawing. Saint Joseph’s extends a special thanks to all the OLV school and parish families who purchased tickets to support the WolfPack!

Sunday,

Oct. 20th

10:30am-11:20am

School Auditorium

All CCD, OLVCS &

home educating 2nd grade parents should attend.

• 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.