OLVCS Updates

What? OLVCS Robotics Summer Camp

When? August 10-14, 2026; 9:00AM-12:00AM or 1:00PM

Who? Rising OLV 5th-8th graders with an interest in robotics and computer programming

Click the button below to RSVP for the parent info night. You will receive an email with the meeting location and other details before the 30th.

The OLVCS Service Club exists to foster a heart for service, leadership, and compassion within our students. Our goal is to create meaningful opportunities for children to grow as thoughtful, proactive members of our community while learning the value of giving back.

During our meetings, students will collaborate on middle school student-led service projects that directly benefit our community. Middle school members will take ownership of researching, planning, organizing, and implementing these initiatives, while elementary members will actively support and participate in the projects in age-appropriate ways.

Through this structure, students will:

• Reinforce the importance of kindness, empathy, and responsibility

• Develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills

• Learn how to identify community needs and respond thoughtfully

• Experience the joy and fulfillment that comes from serving others

Meeting Dates:

Week 2: 4/21

Week 3: 5/5

Week 4: 5/27

All meetings will take place in the Spanish Room from 2:30–4:00 PM.

Please plan to pick up your child promptly at 4:00 PM at the front of the school by the gym doors.

Fees are $25 per student. Please venmo Betsy Kraft @Elizabeth-Kraft-4

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Betsy at elizabeth.northam.kraft@gmail.com or text/call at 812-320-1745.

Sign up below!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4AA5A92FABFD0-54971058-2025

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VBS Registration is now open! Use the link below to register.

When: July 27th-July 31st, 2026 from 9am-12pm

Where: OLV Activities Center

Theme: "Radical Ride on the Wings of Prayer"

For: rising Kindergarten-5th grade

Help needed: Adult volunteers (18+ with clearances) or teen volunteers (rising 8th-12th grade) can also use the link to sign up to help run VBS.

https://ourladyofvictory.com/religious-education/vacation-bible-school/

Please email Susan Ishmael at directorccd@ourladyofvictory.com with any questions.

*Anyone (adults, students) who is interested in forming a Decorations Committee can also contact Susan Ishmael at directorccd@ourladyofvictory.com. This would involve planning and putting together decorations and props for VBS ahead of time.

🏐 NEW DATES!! OLVCS Afterschool

Volleyball Club!!

For girls in grades 5–7

Join us for three sessions:

• May 11

• May 12

• May 13

2:30–4:00 PM

OLVCS Gym

Players will work on passing, setting, attacking, and

serving, with drills and game play each day. Open to

beginners and experienced players.

Cost: $60

Register here:

https://www.olvcatholicschool.org/activities/athletics/s

ummer-sports-camps/afterschool-girls-volleyball-club

Questions: petersk@olvcs.org

OLV Volleyball Camp for Girls

For Girls Entering Grades 5 - 7 in Fall 2026

• June 15 - 19, 2025
  
• 9:15 - 11:45 AM
  
• New Location with TWO Indoor Courts:
  
• Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy
  
• Cost: $125 if registered before May 15th
  

Information and Registration at
https://www.olvcatholicschool.org/activities/athletics/summer-sports-camps/afterschool-girls-volleyball-club

If you have any questions, please, reach out Kathy Peters at petersk@olvcs.org

Please share this information with your family, friends, and neighbors!

Attached is the Camp flyer.

We are excited to see how the girls grow in volleyball skill and love of the game!

Children at OLV Preschool are taught by highly qualified teachers in a play-based environment. In addition to learning about their faith, children who attend OLV Preschool learn social/emotional skills, pre-reading skills, basic numeracy, participate in the arts and daily physical activities to develop fine and gross motor skills. We offer 2, 3 and 5 day classes.

Our new Tues/Thur. Mixed Age Class is open to students who turn 3 yrs. by 12/31 of their enrolling year. This program is for students new to preschool and is not a kindergarten readiness program.

Before and after school care is available. Program, tuition rates and registration information can be found on the OLVCS website: https://preschool.olvcatholicschool.org/ Register for preschool today!

Preschool will hold their End of Year Program in the church on Friday, May 22nd @ 10:30am. All are welcome! Dismissal will immediately follow afterwards. There will be no ESP on the last day of preschool.

May 4th - Preschool May Crowning

May 13th - Penguins & Polar Bears Field Trip to Arboretum @ Penn State

May 20th - Kangaroos, Koalas & Owls Field Trip to Holmes Foster Park

May 22nd - Last day of Preschool, Concert @ 10:30am in church, No ESP

All OLV girls in 8th grade who plan to attend SJCA in Fall 2026 are invited to join in the Spring open gyms on Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5:30PM at Saint Joseph's gymnasium. Girls should come ready to play - shorts, T-shirt, court shoes, knee pads/arm sleeves, and filled water bottle. Questions? Contact Claire Peters at cpeters@sjcacademy.org or check out the SJCA girls volleyball team Instagram at @sjca_vball

The SJCA NHS is again hosting a 5K run on Saturday, May 9th. Step off is 10AM. Cost: $15 for individuals 14 years and older. Youth entering SJCA in Fall 2026 are FREE! Register now at https://stjoeacad.org/kaleidoscope-5k/

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.

• 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.