OLVCS Updates
Led By the Spirit.............................April 30, 2020
Good afternoon,
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week. When I think about our teachers several words come to mind: dedicated, caring and quite frankly awesome!
I have such an advantage to see all their strengths, big and small, how each one of them cares about each student, how they will work with them, and pray for them. They work so hard, and aim to please and accommodate. I couldn't ask for a more dedicated faculty.
If you have a minute to send a quick email of thanks, I am sure they will appreciate it.
OLVCS Virtual Hike: I am so excited for this activity. The Cliff Notes version of how this came to be is my husband and I got roped, I mean invited, into a virtual hike across Pennsylvania. We are to log 15 miles a week. One day as I was walking, I thought how this has become a blessing during mandated isolation. We get out everyday, exercise and have a sense of purpose. And so the idea was born to create a hike for our school. More information below.
Frindle: The next several chapters are linked on our website.
Family Photo: Please submit your photo for the memory book by Wednesday, May 6th. We will send out an order form soon for the memory book.
Website: check out our website, it is full of current topics and information. I thank Kathy Peters for all her hard work and dedication in keeping us all informed!
Make it a Great Day! #We'veGotThis
~ Mrs. Weakland
OLVCS NEWS
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OLVCS Virtual Hike! Starts the Week of May 4th.
Purpose: virtually hike to Catholic sites in our region, and learn a little about each site. The destination sites are listed below:
- The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
- St. Francis University
- St. Vincent University
- The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
- The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
- The Cathedral of St. Patrick
How: more specific details will follow next week, but in a nutshell, families will log miles, and then as we virtually reach each site, we will release a video and information.
Grab your 'boots/shoes made for walking' and be ready to start logging miles!
Memory Book Photos: Submit a family photo by May 6th!
Please send a seperate email, the subject line with your family name. Send one photo with all your children, and parents too, if you like.
Send to weaklands@olvcs.org
3rd Marking Period Report Card Update
Help Fill our Classroom: Refer a Friend!
Want to Help..... Need Help?
If you need help, please contact the office.
STS or FACTS? What’s the Difference? Does My Family Need To Have Both Accounts?
For the coming school year, OLVCS will be using BOTH online platforms, STS and FACTS. STS is being used for need-based financial aid applications and management. In contrast, FACTS will only be used for payments: tuition, ASAP and others (e.g. Walk-A-Thon donations). FACTS is NOT being used for financial aid applications.
So, while other Diocesan schools may no longer be using FACTS at all, OLVCS still will be. This is because STS does not provide at this time some of the payment options that our school families have come to expect, so we decided to keep with FACTS for payments for the time being.
So, does your family need to have accounts in both FACTS and STS? Here’s a table to help you decide:
- Want to apply for need-based financial aid? Yes: You need an STS Account
- Need to make tuition payments? Yes: You need a FACTS Account
Information about the STS application can be found at www.olvcatholicschool.org/sts and the application is due on May 15, 2020. Please feel free to contact the school office with any questions.
STS Application Deadline Has Been Extended To May 15, 2020.
There is still time to submit your family’s application for tuition assistance for the coming school year. The process starts with the completion of the online STS application. For more information and to begin the process, go to www.olvcatholicschool.org/sts.
A Million Families...A Million Rosaries
From the Little Sisters of the Poor:
During Portugal’s 1974 Carnation Revolution Our Lady said to Sister Lucia,
“When a million families pray the rosary, the revolution will end.”
What if a million families joined hands NOW to pray the rosary for a cure to the coronavirus?
Please join us in praying the rosary everyday for an end to this pandemic!
Sign up below to join us and commit yourself and/or your family to imploring Our Lady
to intercede on behalf of all humanity at this moment of crisis.
WOW!! Fr. Dadey and Fr. Jonathan Are On YouTube!
Yes, each day, one of our parish priests or Deacon Dave post a relevant homily on the day’s scripture readings. Viewing is a great way to stay connected, be inspired and continue to deepen your and your family’s faith during this difficult time. Go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZORFxNsBEItnAA_shX3BA Watch, share and subscribe!
Looking to Make Your Offering to Your Parish?
If you belong to another parish, you can use the Diocesan donation site at https://ajdiocese.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunities/YourParishOffertory
Your donation will be directed to the parish you select. If you prefer, you can always mail a check to your parish office.
Everybody Counts! Are You Counted?
EITC: One of our Tuition Scholarship Funds.
I know your eyes glaze over when you hear EITC.... please see the attached flyer for a Cliff Notes version. EITC greatly helps the school!
It’s Time To Register to Vote and/or Sign Up for a Mail-In Ballot for the Primary Election
You can now go online to register to vote with a valid PA driver’s license and request a mail-in ballot for the upcoming primary election. To be a vote in the primary election, the person must be 18 years old by June 2, 2020. The last day to register is May 18, 2020. The last date to submit your request for a mail-in primary ballot is May 26, 2020. For more information, go to www.votespa.com
COVID-19 Time Capsule Resource
Youth Protection Resources From Altoona/Johnstown Diocese
The link below is from the diocesan Youth Protection Department. We were asked to pass along.
Check Out our Remote Instruction Site on the OLVCS Website
Check out the OLVCS website with lots of links regarding our remote instruction program.
Check it out at www.olvcatholicschool.org/remote
Inspirational Speaker Series
Scott Fried, an award-winning speaker and author, is leading a series of virtual gatherings for the State College community to help provide inspiration and comfort during the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information see the full article at http://www.statecollege.com/news/local-news/inspirational-speaker-scott-fried-leads-virtual-community-events,1482969/.
The Box Tops Program has gone digital! Get the App and help OLV
You will need to get the BoxTops app on your phone, sign up indicating OLV as preferred school and then scan your store receipts.
- It is a very simple process to scan your receipt.
- The app will automatically determine if your receipt contains BoxTops products and will give the school credit for the purchases.
If you are not sure if you purchased any BoxTops products, you can still scan your receipt and the app will just state that there are no eligible products. There are ongoing promotions and sweepstakes in the app as well that will earn the school additional money.
St Joseph Catholic Academy News
Apply Now To Join the SJCA Wolfpack!
Our students had a great time touring and learning about St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy. Parents of 8th grade students can now complete the online application for SJCA for enrollment in the coming school year. The application fee is only $25. For more information, go to https://stjoeacad.org/ and click on the “apply” button. Not sure, contact the school for a personal tour at admin@stjoeacad.org or (814) 808-6118.
Like, Link, and Follow!
SJCA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stjoeacad/
SJCA Twitter: @saint_joes
SJCA Instagram: saintjoescatholicacad
SJCA Athletics: https://sjcasports.org/
SJCA Athletics Twitter: @SJCA_Athletics
Contact Us
Email: weaklands@olvcs.org
Website: https://www.olvcatholicschool.org/olvcs
Location: 800 Westerly Parkway, State College, PA, USA
Phone: 814-238-1592