Principal Newsletter
From the Desk of Mrs. Riley
February 6, 2020
Dear Parents,
Our 3rd annual Day of Giving was held last week during Catholic Schools Week. Our goal this year was $25,000. I am so pleased to inform you that we have surpassed that goal. This year's Day of Giving raised $26,294. We are humbled by the overwhelming support given to this campaign. As you know, our Day of Giving is one of three fundraisers held each year. All funds raised from the Day of Giving, the Spring Fling Auction, and the Race for Education will be used to upgrade and renovate the playground facilities, assist with the parish subsidy, meet the school operational budget, and the continuing process of painting and updating stairwells, hallways, and classrooms.
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
Student Council & National Junior Honor Society Spotlight
Projects for the month of February
- Student Council and NJHS combined service project/lollipop sale to benefit a charity associated with the heart culminating in a "Jump Rope for Heart" event
- Student Council donut sale for "Fat Tuesday"
**WHEN ORDERING A YEARBOOK, PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO "OLGC SCHOOL."**
BLOCS Application - 2020/2021 School Year
Initial Applications for BLOCS Scholarships for the 2020-2021 school year are now due. Once you have applied, you will be able to upload your tax documents in April.
To be redirected to the BLOCS application, please click HERE.
We encourage all families to apply. This current year, the state funding increased dramatically offering a substantial amount of Tuition scholarships to OLGC families. Although there is no guarantee on the 2020-2021 funding, we highly encourage families to apply to see if they may qualify.
Spring Fling Auction Tickets Halfway Sold Out -- Last Call for Basket Donations
Auction tickets - 51 days till the event!
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.
Last call for families to donate a $30 basket:
- Please send in either $30 (cash or check to OLGC PIE) or complete this form detailing your $30 basket donation idea - BASKET DONATION FORM
- Idea forms are due now, baskets can be dropped off at school gym Thursday 3/5 and Friday 3/6, 6 pm - 9 pm
* Families who donate a live or silent auction item are not required to donate $30 or $30 basket
A big thank you to the following families for their cash donations:
- The Fisher Family
- The Regan Family
- The Checkovage Family
- The Higgins Family
- The Runewicz Family
- The Conley Family
- The Maher Family
- The Pietka Family
- The Lynch Family
With these donations, P..IE. was able to make a $300 Money Tree, a "Tailgating Party" basket with game table, cups, and pop-up tent, and a "Campfire" Basket which includes a firepit and Smores kit.
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!
February Book Club with Mrs. Chirico
To view this flyer on our school website, please click HERE.
Sweetheart Dance 2020
The registration form can be found below or on our school website, HERE.
To sign-up to volunteer at our "Sweetheart Dance," please visit our Sign-Up Genius found HERE.
**Just a reminder, there will be NO HOT LUNCH tomorrow, February 7th in preparation for the dance.**
Mother/Son Bingo - March 1, 2020
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
2/7: First Friday Mass - 9:00 AM; Sweetheart Dance - 7:00 PM
2/12: Grade 7 Mass
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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