OLVCS Updates

We have begun to settle into a routine as we approach the end of our second week. Mondays are Mass days this year. Please remember Mass uniforms as we start our first full week of school.

Tomorrow, September 5th at 11:00 am Eastern time the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has asked everyone to unite in prayerful solidarity for the students, families, faculty, staff, and all affected by the tragedy that occurred at Annunciation School.

Our classes have said rosaries, prayed, and will continue to do so. On Friday, September 12th we will have a Dollar Dress Down Day, for the Annunciation Hope and Healing Fund.

School Safety Presentation: Tuesday, September 9, at 7:00 PM (further details below)

• Please note that this presentation is intended for parents and guardians only. However, childcare will be provided for children ages toddler through 11 years old, bathroom-trained only

• To help us prepare and determine the appropriate room size, please RSVP to Terry Stec; stect@olvcs.org

  
  

OLVCS School Council is looking for 1 - 2 new members. This council is advisory to Fr. George and meets throughout the school year. If you are interested please send an email of interest to Melanie Smith melanie.yonushonis@gmail.com by Friday September 12th.

Make it a great day!

Samantha

*Pictured: OLVCS Volleyball Team vs. Tyrone

Our Spirit Wear Sale is OPEN for 8 MORE DAYS—grab your hoodies, tees, joggers, and more

before it closes!

🗓️ Open until Friday, September 5th

📲 Scan the QR code in the photo or click here: https://shorturl.at/PfeHY

📌 Don’t miss it—gear up and represent OLV in style!

*Crusader Spirit Wear may be worn for the Middle School PE Uniform.

Walk-A-Thon is our school's only all-school fundraiser and raises crucial funds for preschool through 8th grade school programs and activities.

• A special edition Walk-A-Thon newsletter went out on Tuesday. It has all of the important details that you need to know! You can find it here!
• You should receive a family Walk-A-Thon packet this week as well from your student's teacher.
• Please review the information and reach out to Marlena Vendemia at development@olvcs.org with any questions you may have.

• Each school family is asked to raise a minimum of $200 in contributions.
  
• We are dedicated to reaching 100% family participation.
• There are many exciting student, homeroom, and family prizes this year! Check out the chart to see all of the amazing family donation incentives.
• The homerooms that get to 100% participation the fastest will receive an all-class party!
• Donations are due October 1st, 2025 to count towards prize eligibility.
• Business sponsorships are also available.

• First Parent Monthly Meeting
• When: Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 at 7:00PM.
• Where: OLVCS Cafeteria
• Topic: Safety and Emergency Preparedness with Officer Stec
• Childcare will be available during the meeting.
• Please refer to the email from Mr. Stec for more details.
• All Parent Monthly Meeting will be held on the second Tuesday of each month with the exception of December. December's meeting will be held on a Friday to accommodate an OLVCS Family Movie Night event.
  

OLVCS has immediate openings for both Girls and Boys Basketball Team Coaches.

Positions for Head Coach and Assistant Coach are available. Coaches are responsible for coaching OLVCS 7th and 8th grade student-athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition, as well as motivate student-athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport. For more information and to apply, contact OLVCS Athletic Director at athleticdirector@olvcs.org.

You can now subscribe to any calendar that you find on the OLVCS website and have it appear on your smartphone, in Outlook, on Google Calendars, or on any other calendar platform that allows iCal calendar imports. Once added to the calendar app of your choice, future months will appear automatically as we input them.

All calendars can now also be added to your phone with just a couple clicks. Instructions here.

As of September 1st, the complete OLVCS Lunch Calendar will be available on the website as a digital calendar that you can subscribe to using your phone. Once added to the calendar app of your choice, future months will appear automatically as we input them.

Visit the OLV Lunch Program page on our website to subscribe, and see the new Website HelpDesk page if you have any issues.

• All volunteers must obtain clearances.
• Now is a perfect time to complete you clearances as the approval can take several weeks.

• OLVCS is partnering with Weis Markets in their annual Weis 4 School program.
• Register your Weis Rewards card online at weis4school.com.
• By participating in this program, we can earn money for our school by simply shopping.
• Once you register, you’re in the program and you do not need to register again this school year.
• Please share this information with your friends and family. The more interest and enthusiasm we generate, the greater the benefits to our school.

Come join the State College chapter of the Troops of Saint George! Troops of Saint George is a collection of fathers and sons seeking to build virtue, honor and fraternity on our way to heaven. The Troops of Saint George apostolate aims to use the outdoors as our canvas and the sacraments as our path to light the way for the formation of Holy Catholic men and boys. Saint George, pray for us! +JMJ+

Next Meetings: 9/8/25 & 10/13/25 6:30 - 8 PM at Pavillion behind Activities Center

Contact the troop Captain at: Troop325@tsghq.org

Checkout the troop website at: https://troopsofsaintgeorge.org/troop/troop-325/

🏐 Yesterday, the OLVCS Volleyball teams opened their season with a home match against Tyrone. The A-Team battled hard, dropping two close sets, while the B-Team came away with a strong victory, winning both of their sets. Great effort all around as our Crusaders kicked off the season! 💙🤍

Subscribe to the Athletics Calendar following the instructions above, and come watch your Crusaders in action at their next home game!

• Tumblebus Begins 09/08 & 09/09.
• Contact Ms. Bord: borda@olvcs.org for any questions.
  
• Please see the attached information below.

OLV preschool sells gift cards to GIANT, Waffle Shop, Barnes & Noble and Sheetz throughout the year. A percentage of the sales go to the preschool. If you are interested in purchasing one or more to use as gifts, or for your own personal shopping needs, please contact their administrative assistant, Sarah Housler: houslers@olvcs.org or send her a completed order form with payment. Thank you!

Last week Mrs. Moore's Environmental Science Class did an engaging hands on activity to explore the concept of the Tragedy of Commons. Students competed for goldfish, simulating how individual self-interest can deplete shared resources.

On Tuesday night the SJCA girls volleyball team got a reverse sweep (lost the first 2 sets then came back to win the following 3) when they played against Upper Dauphin High School. Next game is at home tonight - JV @ 5:30, Var @ 6:30PM. Be sure to wear your Hawaiian shirt! Follow the team on Instagram @sjca_vball

Yesterday afternoon SJCA coed soccer took on Greenwood High School. It was a tough game against an excellent team. In the end the WolfPack got a 3 - 2 overtime VICTORY! All are welcome to come out and cheer for the team. Schedule can be found at www.sjcasports.org

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• 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.