OLVCS Updates
Led By the Spirit.............................April 17, 2020
Good afternoon,
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter, it certainly was like no other in many ways. As challenging as this situation is, I have to keep reminding myself to trust and have faith. I recently read in one of my meditations "Jesus, I know in my heart that you are here with me, I HOPE in you, I TRUST in you." Hope and Trust. I pray daily that I may have those, that all of our children and you do as well. In some sense it is what we have in this moment.
I apologize for my delay in this week's Update. With the announcement that the remaining of the year will be remote, we wanted to make sure we have information on how the remaining year will look. This week I have included the calendar and format change. Next week we will discuss grades.
Calendar:
April 20th - May 29th (6 weeks remaining)
**Monday, May 25th: No School; Memorial Day**
June 1st - June 4th: Virtual Spirit Days, Whole School Activities etc,
Thursday, June 4th: Last Day for all students
Friday, June 5th: Teacher Record Day
Beginning next week we will move our teaching days around. Monday - Thursday Core subjects will be taught. On Friday students will have the day to work on Specials, and extras that teachers have posted and also take the day to catch-up.
Also, K -5 Science and Social Studies will be added this week.
*Work may be due on Friday and through the weekend, but no new instruction in core subjects will happen on Fridays.
Re-enrollment: As hard as it is to believe, we need to start planning for next year. In order to do that we need an accurate count of our students! Please complete your re-enrollment so we can start organizing textbook and supply orders. Information below.
Finally, I have begun a chapter book read aloud; Frindle, written by on of my favorite authors Andrew Clements.
Chapter 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUPCz8PSK1c
Make it a Great Day! #We'veGotThis
~ Mrs. Weakland
P.S. The Stocker family shared Addy's sidewalk chalk masterpiece. (pictured here) I love it!
OLVCS NEWS
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Woah, We're Half Way There; Woah, Livin' On A Prayer!
Believe it or not this iconic Bon Jovi lyric is applicable to OLVCS--half of our OLVCS families have completed enrollment in SchoolAdmin for the coming school year and we are praying that more will do the same.
This process should only take a parent about 5-10 minutes per student. So, don’t delay, log in your family’s account at https://ourladyofvictory.schooladminonline.com/users/sign_in and complete the forms….and we’ll be sleeping in “a bed of roses” (OK…couldn’t resist).
Help Fill our Classroom: Refer a Friend!
Core Subject, Specials and More.... just so we are all on the same page!
Core Subjects:
K - 5: Math, Religion, Reading (ie: reading strategies, vocabulary, comprehension, spelling, writing)
Science, Social Studies
Middle School: Math, Language Arts, Religion, Social Studies, Science
Specials:
K-8: PE, Library, Art, Music, Health, Technology, Spanish
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.
Zoom Etiquette:
Now that we will be Zooming for the end of the year, some tips that will help all:
- Please log on a few minutes before the meeting. You will be in a "waiting room"
- Please know how to mute/unmute.
- Please keep one background for the duration of the meeting.
- Please stay or have your child stay in one spot for the meeting.
- Please have your video on, if possible. **
- Please sit up and be engaged as you would be in class.
**If broadband issues occur, one way to help is turn video off. Also, many times our middle schoolers have their videos off, that could be a comfort issue. We are not going to force anyone to have their video on, but it makes for a more engaging lesson.
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?
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/.
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.
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.
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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