Principal Newsletter
From the Desk of Mrs. Riley
February 13, 2020
Dear Parents,
The wet weather is not slowing us down here at OLGC School. This week began with a meeting of our Book Club and PAC's auditions for the spring musical. The cast will be officially announced at February's Community Homeroom. Our Kindergarten and PreK students celebrated the 100th day of school. Our 8th grade met with their preschool buddies to help with a counting activity. Throughout the week Student Council sold Valentine lollipops and the week ends with our Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser and Valentine's Day celebrations! May thanks to our Student Council and National Junior Honor Society students and moderators for all that they do in service to others.
In an effort to improve security for students attending our CARES program, effective Tuesday, February 18th, a CARES Call Box Communication System will be implemented at the Gym door. This call box/door bell system will allow parents at the door to communicate with a member of our CARES staff via a portable radio to announce pick up. The CARES staff will also be able to open the door thru the portable radio. Funding of this project was made possible by the generous donations made through our Race for Education campaign.
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
REMINDER: SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH AND MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH.
Student Council & National Junior Honor Society Spotlight
The Philadelphia based "Helping the Homeless" organization was grateful for the 575 pairs of socks that were collected during our "Rock the Sock" event on our Day of Giving/Day of Service. The socks were distributed to the homeless as part of their Operation Safe Winter Campaign held at 16th and JFK Blvd this past Saturday.
Projects for the month of February
- NJHS led the school community in the making of Valentine's Day cards for a Veteran named Major Bill White who lives in Stockton, CA. He is 104 years old and all he wanted for Valentine's Day are cards from all over the world. Each class made Major White a Valentine's Day card and we sent them off to him in California!
- Student Council donut sale for "Fat Tuesday"
Spring Fling Auction - 44 days till the event!
Tickets - just two weeks left to get discounted rate
Send in ticket forms with cash or check to school ASAP! Form can be found here - TICKET FORM - or on the Auction page of the school website.
New donations
Lots of fabulous baskets came in this week - a big thank you to the following:
- OLGC CYO for their basket of swag and $100 towards all CYO sports registrations
- The Dias Family for their "Day at the Beach" basket
- The Beaver Family for their donation of a Michael Kors purse
- Steam Pub for their donation of a 2-hour happy hour
- The Trainor Family for their donation of an Outback Steak House gift card
- OLGC PAC for their donation of a "Frozen Fever" basket, complete with admission tickets and snack vouchers
Program Book Ads - due by 2/28
Complete this form and send in ASAP if you have a local business who will advertise in the Auction Program Book - PROGRAM BOOK AD FORM
Contact a P.I.E. member or email olgcpie@olgc.org with questions. THANK YOU in advance for your time and support!
OLGC Lunch Program - March Menu
Mother/Son Bingo - March 1, 2020
To view this flyer on our school website, please click HERE.
OLGC CYO "March Madness"
To view this flyer on our school website, please click HERE.
OLGC CYO Spring Sports Registration
To view this flyer on our school website, please click HERE.
Knights of Columbus "Designer Bag Bingo" 2020
To view this flyer on our school website, please click HERE.
Important Dates to Remember
2/14: NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day Holiday
2/17: NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day Holiday
2/19: Grade 6 Mass
2/26: Ash Wednesday Mass - 10:00 AM
2/27: Dress Down Day - $1; Grade 5 Mass
2/28: February Community Homeroom - 8:45 AM; Stations of the Cross Grades 6 - 8 - 1:30 PM
3/1: Mother/Son Bingo Event - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (School Gym)
3/2: Grade 4 Mass
3/3: Grade 3 Mass
3/4: Grade 2 Mass
3/5: Grade 1 Mass
3/6: First Friday Mass - 9:00 AM; Stations of the Cross Grades 3-5 1:30; End of 2nd Trimester
3/9: 3rd Trimester Begins; Grade 8 Mass
3/10: Grade 7 Mass
3/11: 7th Grade High School Visitation Day; Grade 6 Mass
3/12: Grade 5 Mass
3/13: Stations of the Cross Grades 1-2 1:30 PM; Grade 4 Mass; "March Madness" sponsored by OLGC CYO
3/16: Report Cards Distributed; Grade 3 Mass
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic 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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