OLVCS Updates

Have you seen the commercial with Coach K? The commercial is for the Army, but a quote in it can somewhat apply to us at OLVCS. Coach K states “When you wear a uniform you are a part of something bigger” We are not joining the army and representing our country, but we are a part of something bigger. As mentioned in December, the uniform is an expression of our faith, sets the tone for the day, and is an equalizer. (all students look the same, there is not a comparison game in regards to what is worn)

Now is the time to check your child’s uniform. We are moving up shorts/no leggings start day to April 2nd. (next week) Students may wear shorts, girls do not have to wear their leggings. See below for some basic requirements.

Over the break, please take a look at your child’s uniform, perhaps have them try it on, and then make necessary purchases to bring them into compliance.

We will have a used uniform sale in April. If purchasing new pieces of clothing presents a financial burden, please let us know, we can help with the purchase. Please place your receipt in an envelope with your name and send it to school for reimbursement.

Finally, a few items to scroll below and read more details:

• 30th & 60th Anniversary celebration for the OLVCS (preschool and school)

• April 8th early dismissal.

I hope you have a restful and JOYFUL Easter.

Make you day, and Easter Break, a great one!

Samantha

* Picture is of the Preschool Easter Egg Hunt this week.

All clothing must be clean, neat, in good condition and sized correctly;

• Pants are to be a correct fit, not too tight, not too worn, and must hit the top of the shoe

• Shirts are to be sized correctly, so that they are able to be tucked in regardless if a fleece is worn over top

• Skirts, skorts and jumpers are to reach within an inch above the top of the knee and may not be rolled up

• Leggings or tights are to be worn with skirts from November 1st - April 14th

• Leggings and tights must be navy blue, but may be purchased from any store or of any brand (e.g. leggings from Wal-mart or Lululemon are acceptable!)

• Leggings must come to the ankle

• Ties are to be striped and the appropriate length; ties are to be purchased from Land’s End

• Hair is to be neat, clean and well groomed, and not hang in the face or touch the eyes

• Boots & Booties are not permitted to be worn throughout the day, students can wear boots to school, but must change into allowable shoes once they arrive

Uniform page on website: https://www.olvcatholicschool.org/Domain/109

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:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EAAAD2CAAF49-48633423-fatherdaughter

RSVP:

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

Volunteers and donations:

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

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!

Please contact your state representative and tell them to oppose House Bill 2063!!

PA Representative Joe Ciresi--a Democrat from Montgomery County (Representing Pottsgrove, Pottstown & Spring-Ford)--has introduced legislation (HB 2063) that would end the EITC & OSTC programs as we know them. Representative Ciresi’s bill can only be regarded as a significant attack on the freedom of parental choice in education in PA.

WHAT THE BILL WOULD DO:

• Cut family income limits for students participating to 200% of the federal poverty level (This would cut the current family EITC & OSTC eligibility in half).
• Eliminate support level factors for families with students with a disability.
• Impose new reporting requirements on scholarship organizations to report data on every student given a scholarship, and for every applicant who was “denied.”
• Impose new reporting requirements on schools--affecting every nonpublic school in the state.
• Give the state carte blanche to impose new reporting requirements without legislative approval.

Click the link below to log in and send your message:
https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/jxErg39qSB03K4Z7Nz-27w

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

• Kindergarten Open House
• Wednesday, April 3rd at 5:30PM
• RSVP at www.olvcatholicschool.org
• (*Childcare will be provided.)
• Tour the building.
• Meet our teachers.
• Learn how our teachers instruct key academic concepts in a fun, engaging way while providing students with unique opportunities to flourish socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

• The OLVCS Athletics Boys and Girls locker rooms contain 26 lockers each.
• Our goal is to honor the past, present, and future by allowing the Crusader faithful to name these individual lockers while raising important funds for the general budget of the OLVCS Athletic Program.
• It is a wonderful way for you to leave your legacy or mark at OLVCS.
• You can name a locker(s) for yourself, business, your family, or in memory of someone dear to you.
  
• A $500 gift will establish your legacy and display visual support for our OLVCS student-athletes.
• Upon receipt of your gift a name plate with up to 3 lines of text will be installed on an individual locker in the locker room of your choice.
• Lockers are available on a first-come, first-served basis until all lockers are reserved.
  
• To make your gift or for more information, scan the QR code below, click the button below, or visit https://www.olvcatholicschool.org/Page/3584.

On Friday, March 22nd, nine OLV middle school students competed against approximately 100 students at the Diocesan Forensics competition hosted by Holy Name Catholic School in Ebensburg.
Congratulations to the OLV medal winners:

John Ulmer - 6th Impromptu

Maya Edmonson - 2nd - Impromptu

Jacob Andreyo - 1st - Impromptu

Harper Allen - 1st - Poetry

Conner Miller - 1st - Original Oratory

Anna Miller - 4th - Original Oratory

Claire Peters - 6th place - Drama

Elena Edmonson, Liam Foytak, Lizzy Hoy, and Olivia Darnell also competed in the OLV Forensics team. The team was coached by Dr. Amanda Szwed.

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!

All families are invited to attend this special event.

• Wednesday, March 27th
• 10:00am
• In Baptistry located in the back of the church
  

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.