Principal's Newsletter
From the Desk of Mrs. Riley
February 1, 2024
Dear Parents,
What a wonderful Catholic Schools Week!! It was so edifying to see so many current and new families at our Open House on Sunday! We hope you enjoyed spending time with your children in class on Monday! Look for pictures of our "Counsel Country Jamboree" to be posted today. Many thanks to our Faculty, Staff, PIE members, parents and students who made this year's Catholic Schools Week one of the best!
Please join us for Mass tomorrow at 9:00 AM as we conclude this year's celebration with a tribute to our faculty and staff. I am eternally grateful for the amazing group of educators we have and all the sacrifices they make for our school and your children. We are a truly blessed school community!
Here are a few school updates:
- Tomorrow is a half day of school. Dismissal is at 11:45 AM. There will be NO PM CARES.
- The Sweetheart Dance will be held tomorrow evening in the school gym.
- Paint Kit orders are due no later than tomorrow.
Thank you for your constant support and prayers for our school. I encourage you to continue to support our work as we advance our mission to provide a transformative education steeped in academics and faith to our deserving students. There is no greater investment for forming our future saints than a Catholic education!
Please carefully review this week's newsletter for many reminders and updates. We thank you for entrusting your children to us and for the sacrifices you make each day to send your child(ren) to Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic School.
God's peace,
Mrs. Barbara Riley
Principal
TECHNOLOGY FEE - DUE BY THURSDAY, 2/15
February Paint Kits - Due 2/2/24
Please see the attached flyer for some cute, fun February Paint Kits for yourself or a friend.
PAINT KITS include:
step by step instructions – two 16” by 20” canvas with image transferred - acrylic paint set – brushes - reusable bag.
PAINT KITS ARE FUN FOR YOU AND FRIENDS, AN IMAGINATIVE WAY TO PAINT AT HOME!
Any questions call or text Jackie 215-837-8755 jackiediamond121@gmail.com.
February Book Club
February Book Club - Monday, 2/6
To view this flyer on our school website, please follow this link: February Book Club Flyer
REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
BLOCS Tuition Assistance
The BLOCS Application for the 2024-2025 school year is now open. BLOCS works within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania EITC and OSTC guidelines and uses an outside scholarship administrator to determine eligibility for scholarship grants.
Re-Registration/Continuous Enrollment
If you wish to opt-out of Our Lady of Good Counsel School for the 2024-2025 school year, we ask that you complete the Opt-Out Form found on our school website under the “Admissions” tab and then “Continuous Enrollment” as soon as possible. The opt-out date is today, February 1st.
STUDENT COUNCIL UPDATES & EVENTS
PIE Updates and Events
5th Annual Spring Fling Auction
Basket Drop Off Nights for our 5th Annual Spring Fling Auction is just six weeks away! Please help our PIE Committee prepare by signing up on the sign-up genius link below with your basket idea or cash donation for PIE to make a basket for you. Cash donations can be sent via Venmo to @olgcpie-1 (Please note “auction cash donation”).
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45ADA72FA1F4C25-47155578-donations#/
Another great way to support our school is by sponsoring an ad in our program book. This book takes months to prepare. Please also sign up on the sign up genius if you would like your business advertised in our program book. Share this form with family, friends or local businesses whom you think may be interested in sponsoring an ad. Last year, our program book alone profited over $6,700 for our school! We have a long way to go to get there again this year. Please send your ad and payment as soon as possible per the instructions on the form.
Thank you to everyone who has signed up already. We always look forward to the fantastic prizes at our auction! We could not host this fun night without our amazing parents.
STREAM
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Our Lady of Good Counsel School
Mission Statement
"Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic School, under the guidance of Mary, seeks to empower students to commit to Christian service, dedicate their lives to Gospel values, and lead with academic excellence."
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Location: 611 Knowles Avenue, Southampton, PA, United States
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