OLVCS Updates

This Update is early due to Mass changes this week and next.

We have started the 4th marking period! The last nine weeks will be full of incredible growth and fun experiences that will make for an awesome 2023 -2024 school year. We will finish strong and challenge your children to do the same.

Due to a number of funerals, we have a change in the Mass schedule for the next two weeks.

We will attend Mass on Friday, April 5th and April 12th @ 9:00 am.

Monday, for the Solar Eclipse, we will dismiss early, please read below for details. As I mentioned above, there are a number of funerals that will impact dropoff. You will receive an E-Announcement from Mr. Stec with details for all changes.

Solar Eclipse glasses will be distributed on Monday, April 8th to all students. Keep an eye out for them!

Make it a Great Day!

Samantha

* Picture is of the "Reading Cafe" recently held during library class for grades K-5.

Early Dismissal Procedure For Parent Pick-up April 8th:

For parent pick-up during an early dismissal to run smoothly and without heavy traffic congestion, we must operate it very similarly to our daily parent pick-up.

We have assigned two pickup groups/times to avoid congestion.

12:15 - A-L

12:30 M-Z

• Please arrive at the rear parking lot off of Saxton Drive at the assigned time.

• Families are assigned alphabetically by the first letter of their child's last name.

• It is imperative that you arrive at your assigned time.

• If you arrive prior to your assigned time, your child will not yet be in the Parent Pick-up area

• Middle school students will be dismissed during both waves based on their assigned time.

For those families who utilize parent pick-up daily, you may find that your assigned group is different from that of a regular school day, so please pay extra attention to the time slot.

If you have students in the preschool and K-8 follow the below instructions and ignore the previous ones.

Regardless of the first letter of your last name, if you have children in both K-8 and the preschool.

• Please go to the preschool pick-up line first at 11:40 for a noon dismissal.

• It is the same entrance as you use for preschool drop off in the morning.

• Once you pick up your preschooler you will exit the lot and enter the K-8 pick-up line off of Saxton Dr.

• Again, regardless of the first letter of your last name, if you fall into this group please use the first wave (12:15) for K-8 Pick-up after you pick-up your preschooler.

Also, please take a moment to review your Early Dismissal Plan in 'School Admin'. If you would like to make a change, please email Mary Cawley, cawleym@olvcs.org, as soon as possible. The instructions that are listed in School Admin is what Mary will follow for early dismissals.

Volunteers:

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RSVP:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EAAAD2CAAF49-48633640-olvcs

Volunteers and donations:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044EA4AC2CA0FE3-48567357-anight

• Original Works is the optional opportunity for students to get their artwork printed onto various products like magnets, mugs, tote bags etc.
• Art work was sent home last week with the catalog, flyer, and order form.

Double Anniversary Celebratory Mass & Open House

Date/Time: Sunday, April 14th, 9:30 AM Mass; Open House to Follow in the OLVCS Gymnasium

RSVP By 4/12/24: by clicking the button below

-Coffee and donuts will be served.

-We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate these milestone anniversaries together!

Location: OLVCS Gymnasium

Date: Thursday, April 18th and Friday April 19th

Time: 7:00pm for both performances

Tickets: Will be sold at the door. $7 per ticket for adults; $5 for students

• The Middle School Lenten Service Projects successfully collected vital monetary and physical donations for a variety of local philanthropic organizations.
• The Dollar Dress Down Day for Tides raised $475.
• The Middle School Students and local organizations appreciate all of your support and donations!
• Below are a few pictures of the Middle School students with the donations collected for the organizations.

All girls entering grades 5 -7 in Fall 2024 are welcome to join in OLV’s fun, developmental girls volleyball camp. July 1-3 & 5, 9AM – 12PM. Early bird registration: only $90. For more information and to register, go to www.olvcatholicschool.org Space is limited, so register today!

All boys and girls entering PreK to Grade 6 are invited to join in OLV’s fun basketball camp. July 22 – 26th – Right after VBS! Early bird registration: only $90. For more information and to register, go to www.olvcatholicschool.org Space is limited, so register today!

• OLVCS preschool will dismiss ALL students at noon on Monday.
• There will be no ESP that day.

This new Saint Joseph's community event is similar to a "Color Run," during which participants run or walk a 5K course. At designated points along the course participants are doused from head to toe in a different colored powder. Great fun for seasoned runners and walkers of all ages! Saturday, April 13th at 10AM; at Oak Hall Regional Park. Register today at www.stjoeacad.org. Proceeds benefit the Saint Joseph’s National Honor Society.

• SIGNUP at: https://re.ourladyofvictory.com/vacation-bible-school

• Last year registrations were full within 11 hrs!
• Who can attend: Children in grades K-5
• Who can volunteer: Middle School Students, High School Students (volunteers age 14-17 will need to complete a Youth Protection Program) & Adults. (ages 18+ need clearances) Service hours are available.
• What we will do: Students will participate in faith building activities in large and small groups settings as they move through various fun and engaging educational stations: FAITH, MUSIC, GAMES, SNACK & CRAFT ACTIVITIES!
• Where we will meet: The OLV Activities Center (behind OLV Church)
• When we will meet: July 22nd-26th from 9:00am-Noon each day
• What is the cost? $50 per child for VBS (Attendees who have an older sibling or parent volunteer get 1/2 price admission.)
• Basketball Camp will be offered again this year after VBS!: Visit, www.olv catholic school.org/basketballcamp for more information.
• All VBS kids in grades K-3 who are signed up for the basketball camp can eat lunch and play between VBS and the basketball camp with Crusader Camp staff, like we did last year. No extra charge!

• 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.