OLVCS Updates

One of my favorite times during the week is Mass. Yesterday, it was so heartwarming to see our Kindergarten students’ saint puppets. Father George had his work cut out for him guessing each saint, it was fun to watch.

As a reminder the OLV Bazaar is Saturday, from 8:30 - 4:00.

There is still a need for volunteers. Bazaar Volunteer Link

A change in the weather brings about a change in uniforms.

• Shorts are not permitted until the spring.

• Students are not permitted to wear their coats throughout the school day. Please make sure they have a school approved fleece or sweatshirt.

Make it a Great Day!

Samantha

*Pictures are from the All Saints' Day Mass.

• 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 tonight at 7pm in the SCASD High School auditorium.

• Sign ups due Friday, November 10th, 2023.
• All students in 3rd-8th grade are invited to join this fun club.
• Friday's 3-6pm - Starting January 12, 2024.
• To sign up your child, you must complete the 4 step registration process - OLV online registration, Tussey Mountain online registration, OLV permission form, and participation fee payment to the school office.
• For more information or to begin the sign up process, go to https://www.olvcatholicschool.org/Page/2864

No late registrations will be accepted. Questions? Contact Mrs. Lauren Waltz, OLVCS Snow Sports Club Coordinator, at waltz@olvcs.org.

Do you have an upcoming kindergartener for the 2024-2025 school year? Visit OLVCS and see first hand how love, faith, dignity, and integrity are a part of every day at OLVCS.

• Meet our teachers

• Learn more about the quality education at OLVCS

• Childcare will be provided.

Please RSVP to development@olvcs.org. Hope to see you there!

If you are unable to attend and would like a tour, email development@olvcs.org.

Any interested family with an upcoming 6th, 7th and/or 8th grader may attend.

• Learn about the strength and breadth of our academic programs

• High quality teaching

• Varied student activity and extracurricular programs

See how love, faith, dignity, and integrity are a part of every day at OLVCS.

Please RSVP to development@olvcs.org. Hope to see you there! Students welcome to attend.

If you are unable to attend and would like to schedule a shadow day or a tour, email development@olvcs.org.

Thank you to all who tried out for the musical. Please talk to Mrs. Capozzi if you have questions about the cast list. Practice schedule coming soon!

• Each week we will be featuring some of our sponsors as a thank you for their support!
• Please be sure to patronize these local businesses throughout the school year. Tell them THANKS from OLVCS!
  
• Click on the logos below to visit the business' websites.
• This week we are featuring some of our Angelic and Seraphim Sponsors.

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, go to www.olvcatholicschool.org/coach or contact Mrs. Ruthie Straub, OLVCS Athletic Director at athleticdirector@olvcs.org.

If you are interested in a substitute teaching position for preschool through 8th grade or interested in a part-time or full-time teaching position, send a letter of interest with your resume to Mrs. Samantha Weakland, OLVCS Principal, at weaklands@olvcs.org.

Our Lady of Victory Catholic School is a great place to work for energetic, qualified individuals seeking to enrich the lives of our students. All OLVCS employees and volunteers must complete the requirements of the Diocesan Youth Protections program requirements and submit required clearances.

• Trivia Night 2024 - Meeting will begin late2023/early 2024.
• Walk-A-Thon 2024 - Meetings will begin in June 2024.
• Contact Marlena at development@olvcs.org if you are interested in donating your time and talents to these upcoming OLVCS events!

-We are always looking for volunteers at our school. Have a few minutes to spare in your day? We promise it will be rewarding! Click the button below for volunteer clearance guidelines.

Just go to www.olvcatholicschool.org/team to complete the sign up for the OLVCS 7th/8th grade girls and boys basketball teams. Submit required forms through Student Central and pay the participation fee through FACTS. Questions? Contact Ruthie Straub, OLVCS Athletic Director, at athleticdirector@olvcs.org. Open gyms begin next week!

With the Fall sports seasons over, all student-athletes are asked to return their soccer and volleyball uniforms to the school office. Uniforms should be WASHED and returned in a BAG LABELED WITH THE STUDENT’S FIRST AND LAST NAME. The soccer uniform consists of a white jersey shirt and shorts, blue jersey shirt and shorts, and practice penny. The volleyball uniform consists of white jersey shirt. Parents of student who do not return all items will be charged for replacements.

• Just a reminder! The school store, Crusader Cart, is open on Thursdays.
• Current inventory includes school supplies, snacks, and seasonal stickers!

Check out the November Lunch Menu below!

Next time you are getting groceries at Weis earn money for our school! It's easy!

• Register your Weis shopper's card at https://weis4school.com/ OR
• Have the cashier scan your Weis card and this barcode

That's it! Now a percentage of your purchase price will go to OLVCS! Please tell others--friends, neighbors, and relatives--to do the same. Thank you!

Want to know all of the important upcoming OLVCS events? Click the button below to view the 2023-2024 school calendar.

We have space available at most grade levels for enrollment. Bring a friend! 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.

The Saint Joseph’s Creative Writing Club is proud to present our first official publication, Autumn Whispers. It is a collection of short stories and poetry, somewhat loosely based around (but not limited to) the themes of Autumn nature and Halloween spookiness. To view Saint Joseph’s students’ original works of poetry and prose, go to https://stjoeacad.org/fine-arts/creative-writing/

Beginning this year, Saint Joseph’s Director of College and Career Counseling, Mrs. Michelle Robertson, will use Naviance to track and analyze data about students’ college plans and provide up-to-date information that’s specific to Saint Joseph’s students’ experience - including scholarship opportunities, college comparisons, careers to research, and resume building. Further, Mrs. Robertson has created and posted timelines for Saint Joseph’s students to follow that will help each student better reach his/her college and career goals. To view these timelines, go to https://stjoeacad.org/college-and-career-counseling/college-planning-timeline/

Saint Joseph's is in the process of developing formal relationships with area colleges and universities, to enable Saint Joseph's students to better meet their post-secondary educational goals. Recently Saint Joseph’s announced that it is now in partnership with Saint Francis University, as part of the P.E.A.C.E. program. This program is designed to help students continue their Catholic education beyond high school. This program offers Saint Joseph's students dual enrollment courses, discounts on STEAM academies, summer study programs, preferred college acceptance, and guaranteed scholarships.

This year’s event includes both 5K and 8K options! Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023 at 9AM at the grounds of the PA Military Museum in Boalsburg, PA. 5K: $20 before November 5, 2023, $25 thereafter. 8K: $30 before November 5, 2023, $35 thereafter. To register go to www.stjoeacad.org. Proceeds benefit Saint Joseph’s Cross Country and Track and Field Team, the Pennsylvania Military Museum, and the Krush Program.

Sharing your faith is a beautiful thing! Invite them to join other adults learning about our Catholic Faith through the RCIA program. For more information, contact the OLV office at becomingcatholic@ourladyofvictory.com.

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. Whether called to the vocation of the priesthood, the religious life, or that of Holy fatherhood, our fathers and sons will take a prayerful pilgrimage together to fulfill Christ's desire for them to grow in virtue and in their Holy Catholic faith as they journey toward heaven.

Please check out the national website troopsofsaintgeorge.com for more information about the apostolate, and the local website troopsofsaintgeorge.com/troop/troop-325 for upcoming events, to email the troop captain with questions or to register.

All parishioners are invited to attend the St. Nicholas Potluck Parish! Party being held on the feast of St. Nicholas

• Wednesday, 12/06 from 6:00pm-8:00pm
• Activity Center Social Hall
• RSVP and sign up to bring a dish to share:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BADAF2FA7FFC52-38968804-stnicholas

Our Annual Bazaar will be held this Saturday, November 4, from 8:00am to 4:00pm. There will be food, crafts, baked goods, basket raffle, children’s games, and much more. Come join in the fun! Hope to see you there!

Volunteers needed:

• Parents and students
• Toy sales and kid games
• Get community service hours

This is a great way to help support the Church that supports our students and families in so many ways! Click the button to sign up.