OLVCS Updates

We are settling back into a routine after an exciting CSW. To reward the students for such a great week; their participation, patience, and enthusiasm, we will have a Dress Down day tomorrow 2.9!

We have started re-enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year. You have received an E-Announcement, a hard copy tuition letter, and an email from SchoolAdmin (FinalSite). If you have any questions in regards to the re-enrollment process please email Mary Cawley. cawleym@olvcs.org

We are asking you to complete the re-enrollment by March 1st.

Next Saturday, 2.17, is Trivia Night. If you have not yet purchased your tickets, consider doing so. It is great fun, and as you are aware proceeds go to Athletics and the School Musical. Both programs are integral parts to our school.

Finally, we welcome Mrs. Laura Yartz as our 5th Grade teacher for the remainder of the year. Mrs. Yartz has a BS in Elementary Education, and a Masters degree in Counseling. She is familiar with OLVCS as a parent and has been involved as a volunteer for years. We are excited for her to join our staff.

OLV Pierogi sales are back; scroll down for information and a sign-up genius to volunteer to help.

Next week:

Tuesday, February 13th: Dress Down Day; Valentine’s Theme

Wednesday: Mass; Ash Wednesday @10:00 (Mass uniform)

Make your day a great one!

Samantha

* Picture is from Mass this week. First grade did a wonderful job hosting.

Tickets/Tables

**Purchased Between February 4th and 14th**
Individual: $60
Table (seats 8): $400

Need More Info?
Check out the special edition newsletter here or check out the Trivia Night website, here!

• Come enjoy great food, refreshments, friends, and trivia, there will be lots of chances to win great prizes all while supporting the OLVCS Athletics and Musical Programs!!
• Let's take a look at the food! Thank you to these local restaurants for their in-kind donations!
• Wings Over Happy Valley
• Angelo's Pizzeria
• Philly Pretzel
• Guiseppe’s Pizzeria
  
• Sweet Caroline Anne's
• And more great choices made especially for Trivia Night by our very own Chris Meckley!
• A special thanks to Nittany Beverage.
• A special thanks to Balfurd's for donating the bottled water for Trivia Night.
• A special thanks to Simply Health Rx Salt Cave and Wellness Spa for donating the Grand Prize $100 gift card for the Glenda the Good Witch's Gift Card Ring Toss.

• OLVCS has been entered for the Catholic Schools Week promotion from Tiny Saints and 4 Marks Printing.
• Our school is eligible to win a free Tiny Saint for every student and t-shirt of your patron saint for every staff member - a prize valued up to $10,000.
• Voting is easy! Anyone can vote - teachers, parents, friends, parishioners, and anyone else 18 years of age and older. Votes will then be entered into a raffle and one lucky school to be chosen.
  

• Thanks to the Girls and Boys Basketball Teams for a great season!
• Look for information coming soon regarding uniform returns.
• Both teams are now helping facilitate the Crusader Basketball Club practices!

• Almost 50 students in grades K - 6th grade are participating in the Crusaders Basketball Club!
• In this developmental program, participants are learning and practicing basketball skills such as dribbling, shooting, passing, and rules of the game. Participants will experience game play on the last day of their club. Family and friends are welcome to come cheer on their Crusaders!
• Stay tuned for information regarding more, exciting upcoming Club Sport opportunities at OLVCS!

• Please refer to the below dates for Preschool Registration!
  
• Spread the word! Bring a friend!

Thanks to your generosity, we are able to donate dozens of warm hats and mittens to multiple local charitable organizations!

Registration now open! Complete the simple, online application today at https://stjoeacad.org/admissions/ Questions? Contact Saint Joseph’s Principal, Mrs. Anna Rupprecht, at arupprecht@sjcacademy.org

• OLV will be selling Rosie's Pierogies. Cost is $10.00 a dozen.
• During the Fridays of Lent, except Good Friday, (Feb. 16, 23, March 1, 8, 15 & 22)
  
• The options available:
• freshly made with butter and onions

• frozen plain

• frozen jalapeno
• frozen bacon

• They will be sold from the front of the OLV Activities Center in a drive thru manner, from 3:00pm to 5:15pm, or until we run out.
• This is a great opportunity to earn community service hours. Middle school students and adults needed.
• Please report at 2:30pm. For more information or questions, please contact Deacon Dave at dcfl@ourladyofvictory.com.
• Sign up below!

WE NEED YOUR HELP: Families of OLVCS could benefit with tuition assistance.

• Individuals/households with an annual income of $115,000 or PA personal income tax liability of $3,500+ annually qualify to participate in the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program.
• Businesses that qualify to get their taxes back are C-Corporations and owners of Subchapter S-Corporations, LLCs, LPs, LLPs and Partnerships.
  

If you are in the position to help by directing your PA Income tax through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit EITC program to OLVCS or would like additional information please contact Chris Kirkpatrick at chrisk@ourladyofvictory.com or 814-237-7832 ext. 404.

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. Please mention the upcoming Catholic Schools Week open house to your friends!