OLVCS Updates
February 24, 2023
Dear Families and Friends of Our Lady of Victory Catholic School,
If you follow us on social media or if you have visited our website this week, we have some beautiful pictures from Ash Wednesday, taken by Heather Lukac. It’s sort of a feature of the Lenten season that beauty and glory can be found in sacrifice. I hope that your Lent is full of opportunities to encounter Christ.
One opportunity is Stations of the Cross with our school students, which will begin next Friday at 1:30pm and continue throughout Lent (except for March 10 and April 7). Please join us if you are able.
Please continue to scroll through our newsletter for all of the upcoming activities, fundraisers, and other opportunities from our parish and schools.
God bless,
Jim Hoy
It’s Block Pool Time! Get Your Block Today!
Support OLV and SJCA Athletics by joining in the Basketball Madness Block Pool. With each block purchase, you have 14 chances to win $150 to $500! Plus, with each block you purchase, you get a chance to win 2 tickets to OLV Trivia Night – no extra cost! Blocks cost $100 – and must be purchased by March 22nd. Don’t wait, get your block today at www.stjoeacad.org or www.olvcatholicschool.org Not sure what a block pool is, check out www.stjoeacad.org/block-pool/how-to
Rosie's Pierogies
Pierogies Are Back for Lent! During the Fridays of Lent, except Good Friday (March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31), OLV will be selling Rosie's Pierogies. Cost is $10.00 a dozen.
The options available:
-freshly made with butter and onions
-frozen plain
-frozen jalapeno
-frozen bacon
They will be sold from the front of the OLV Activities Center in a drive thru manner (TAKE OUT ONLY), from 3:00pm to 5:30pm, or until we run out. This is a great opportunity to earn community service hours. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. For more information or questions, please contact Deacon Dave at dcfl@ourladyofvictory.com
Lenten Service Project - Jared Boxes
This afternoon, Student Council delivered a Jared Box to the youngest school (K-8) child from each family at the school. Information about this project is included in a pamphlet within the box and more can be found at https://thejaredbox.org. You can also watch a video HERE.
Please contact Molly Koehle if you have any questions about how the project operates at our school and additional boxes, or contact Cindy Kolarik for Jared Box organization information at smiles@thejaredbox.org.
Finished boxes are due back Friday, March 31th. Participation is optional, so you may return the box if you do not wish to participate. Extra boxes will also be available in the office next week.
Trivia Night for the Teachers - Tables Going Fast!
For the Teachers!
It has been determined that Trivia Night 2023 will benefit the OLV teachers! We are looking for ONE more table sponsorship. If you are interested in purchasing a table for OLV teachers, please reach out to development@olvcs.org to make arrangements. Come out on April 14th to support our wonderful teachers!
Donations
We are in need of bottled wine and gift cards. Donations can be dropped at the school or email development@olvcs.org to schedule a pick up time. Visit our Trivia Night Webpage for more information. Thanks for helping make our fun night a super success!
Tickets
Trivia Night is scheduled for Friday, April 14th. You can now purchase discounted EARLY BIRD TICKETS! Reserve your table today as tickets are selling quickly!
Texas Roadhouse Rib Rally Fundraiser Ordering Closes TODAY!
Click HERE to place your order by the end of the day today! Pick ups will be scheduled for Monday, February 27th.
Father-Daughter Dance Scheduled for April 29th
Re-Enrollment is OPEN!
We are pleased to announce that re-enrollment for the 2023-2024 is currently open. Use the link below to begin your student's re-enrollment through SchoolAdmin:
https://ourladyofvictory.schooladminonline.com/users/sign_in
Important details:
1. Deadline: The deadline for your student's re-enrollment is May 13, 2023.
2. Contract: The tuition amount stated on your student's contract is the amount before any scholarships or financial aid is applied. If you qualify for tuition assistance, adjustments to the tuition amount will be shown in FACTS.
3. Online forms: Complete all other forms on the checklist (Emergency Contact Form, Transportation and Dismissal Plan, etc.).
4. STS Application: If you would like to apply for tuition assistance, the application can be found at: https://app.simpletuitionsolutions.org/register?sc=20438
5. FACTS: Please take a moment to log into your FACTS account and confirm your payment plan and payment method. Please login to your FACTS account by clicking on this link: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3N6JB.
Your child's re-enrollment is not complete until all items on his/ her checklist are checked off (and FACTS account is up to date). If you have any questions, please contact us.
Rewarding Opportunities at OLVCS
Volunteers Needed
Important Info and Save the Dates
2022-2023 Calendar Updates
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OLVCS Athletics Updates
Volleyball Club Begins Monday!
All OLVCS girls in grades 4 - 6 are invited to join in the Spring Volleyball Club. Club will meet Monday, Feb 27th through Friday, Mar 3rd (5 sessions), 2:30PM to 4:00PM in the OLVCS gymnasium. Cost: $50. For more information and to sign up, go to www.olvcatholicschool.org/volleyballclub
Lots of Important Info Covered At Track and Field Parent Meeting
This week Coach Straub hosted a virtual meeting for parents of middle schoolers who will be participating in the Track and Field team. Practices begin on Monday, March 13th and will be Monday – Thursday, with optional Friday practices. Responsibilities of athletes and parents were covered, including the attendance policy. If you missed the meeting, go to https://www.olvcatholicschool.org/Page/176 to view notes from the meeting. Also, go to https://www.olvcatholicschool.org/Page/702 to complete online registration and fee payment. Students may NOT train/compete until all online forms and payment are submitted.
Registration Now Open for OLVCS Basketball Camp for Boys and Girls in Pre-K to Grade 6
All boys and girls in Pre-K to Grade 6 are invited to join in this fun developmental basketball camp. July 10, 2023 to July 14, 2023. Pre-K to Grade 3: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Grade 4 - 6: 3:00 - 5:00 PM. Cost: $90 if registered before July 1st. Camp staff will pick up children in Pre – K to Grade 3 attending the OLV Church VBS and bring to basketball camp for no added cost. To learn more and to register, go to www.olvcatholicschool.org/basketballcamp
Expanding Sports Participation
An effort is underway to expand sports programs for non-public schools in our community by opening access to public school sports programs. Grier Yartz, a father of students at both OLV and SJCA, and other taxpayers in our parish community, are leading this endeavor. If you would like to find out more about how you can participate, please contact Grier at gyartz@macrosmith.com.
Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy Updates
SJCA Boys Basketball Team Wins Big in First Round of District Playoffs
The Wolfpack defeated the Penns Manor Comets 73-45 in the District 6, Class 1A quarterfinals at Bald Eagle Area High School on Tuesday. SJCA seniors Spencer Gigante and Tim Peters, as well as SJCA sophomores, Michael Lower and Charlie Yartz all scored in double figures and were featured in a CDT article.
Tonight the WolfPack will take on the Harmony High School Longhorns in the second round of the tournament. The game will be at Harmony High School and begin at 7PM. To purchase tickets, follow the link at www.stjoeacad.org.
Registration Now Open for SJCA Basketball Clinics for Girls In Grades 3 - 8.
Girls entering grades 3 – 5: June 12th and 13th. 9 AM – 12 Noon.
Girls entering grades 6 – 8: June 14th and 15th, 9 AM – 12 Noon.
Cost: $100. Sibling discount available.
Clinic is directed by SJCA Coach Bethany Irwin. Girls of all skill levels are invited to join in this fun developmental basketball clinic. For more information and to register go to www.stjoeacad.org. Don’t wait. Space is limited!
Get In the Pack: Apply Now to Saint Joseph’s
Applications are being accepted for enrollment for Fall 2023. To schedule a tour, Meet and Greet with faculty and students, and find out about the affordability of tuition, email Mrs. Anna Rupprecht at arupprecht@sjcacademy.org. Application information at www.stjoeacad.org. We look forward to having your student as part of the WolfPack!
Parish Happenings
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Community News
The Invisible Extinction
The Microbiome Center at Penn State University is hosting a special screening of The Invisible Extinction, followed by a live scientist Q&A on March 2nd @ 6pm at the State Theatre.
An invitation has been extended to all the students, their parents, and the teachers/staff at Our Lady of Victory Catholic School to attend this FREE event. Registration for the event is on the State Theatre website.
You can learn more about the event and film in this news article: https://www.psu.edu/news/huck-institutes-life-sciences/story/free-film-and-panel-discussion-reveals-invisible-crisis/
Our Lady of Victory Catholic School
Email: principal@olvcs.org
Website: https://www.olvcatholicschool.org
Location: 800 Westerly Parkway, State College, PA, USA
Phone: 814-238-1592
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OLVCS/