Principal's Newsletter
From the Desk of Mrs. Riley
November 30, 2023
Dear Parents,
Advent is a time when we can step back from our hectic routine, slow down and contemplate the mystery of the birth of Jesus. This season is a time to renew our sense of joy, hope, faith and love. Consider taking some time this Advent season to prepare your heart by setting up a particular time and place for family prayer, create an Advent calendar, or set up a Nativity scene. Let us spend this time preparing our hearts spiritually for the birth of Jesus.
Below are a few school updates and reminders:
- Please see the letter below for important calendar changes.
- Report Cards will be distributed this coming Monday, December 4th. Included in your child's report card will be the Continuous Enrollment Letter for the 2024-2025 school year.
- The cold temperatures and wind of this time of year are upon us. Please keep in mind that students do go outside everyday. Please make sure they are dressed appropriately for the outdoor weather.
- This Monday, December 4th is our annual Santa Shoppe. Please see below for more detailed information.
- Please join us for our annual Barnes and Noble Night on Wednesday, December 6th at the Neshaminy Barnes and Noble from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Some of your favorite teachers will be there to share their favorite stories with our students!
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
Yo-Yo Sale - The NED Show
Our students in grades K through 5 attended the NED Show earlier this week. The NED Show is selling yo-yos if your child(ren) are interested. Please see the attached flyer for more details. The Yo-Yo sale will end on Thursday, December 7th.
To view this flyer on the school website, please click HERE.
December Book Club - Monday, 12/4
To view this flyer on our school website, please follow this link: December Book Club Flyer
Santa Shoppe 2023
This year's Santa Shoppe will be held on Monday, December 4th during school hours in the gym. All students from grades Pre-K 3 to Grade 8 will be able to Christmas shop for their families and loved ones. We have new and exciting items this year with prices ranging between $1-$10 per gift (most items are $5 or less). Gifts will be wrapped before going home.
The week of November 20th your child should have brought home a Santa Shoppe envelope along with gift tags. If you would like your child to participate in Santa Shoppe, please fill out each gift tag with the name of the person your child is to buy a gift for along with spending money (CASH ONLY) in the envelope. The envelope and tags should be brought to school on Monday, December 4th, the day of Santa Shoppe. Any unspent money will be returned home. Students may accessorize their uniforms with Santa hats, socks, necklaces, etc. P.I.E. is seeking donations of gift wrap, bows and tape for gift wrapping. A bin for these donations will be placed at the school entrance. Parent volunteers are also needed to assist students with shopping, refilling stock, and wrapping gifts.
If you would like to volunteer on December 4th, please sign-up using the Sign Up
Genius link: OLGC Santa Shoppe Sign Up Genius
Please email any questions to OLGC P.I.E. at olgcpie@olgc.org.
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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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