OLVCS Updates
Led By the Spirit.........................September 19, 2019
Good evening,
As many of you know, one of my favorite times at school is Mass. We are all together, celebrating, praying, and singing. Many times I am nearly moved to tears, it is that powerful. Yesterday was no different, listening to Fr. Jonathan's homily, the students singing a favorite 10,000 Reasons, watching the 8th graders help the 1st graders with the communion hymn, was all truly inspiring.
An added bonus to the school Mass is the public speaking experience our students receive. Where else can you see students of all ages read in front of 350 or more people, or showcase musical talents? It really is just incredible.
Just so you know, Friday, September 27th, while the students are off, we are hosting the Diocesan In-Service. It is very exciting! We normally travel to Altoona or Ebensburg, however, teachers from across the diocese will be at OLV for the morning. Bishop Mark will say Mass, then we will have a guest speaker in the gym. It will be nice to showcase our great school.
Make it a Great Day!
~ Mrs. Weakland
Next Week: D, A, M, B; No school Friday 9/27
OLVCS NEWS
PTG - Meeting Monday, September 23rd @ 6:30
School Picture Day: Thursday, September 26th
We are going with a new photographer this year and are excited for the change. Order forms came home yesterday, or today.
Walk-A-Thon Update!!
Remember, all donations need to be made by October 1st to count toward individual and classroom prizes.
You may send a check or use the link below to make an online donation.
https://www.olvcatholicschool.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=1475
OLVCS Soccer
One of the many great experiences at OLV is playing on a PIAA sport team. We play our home games at Orchard Park, on Bayberry Drive.
Home games are October 1st, 10th 17th and 25th. I will include the start times in the weekly Updates to ensure accurate start times.
Lego Mindstorms & We Do Robotics
Lego Mindstorms: Grades 3 - 8
Tuesdays from September 24th to October 22nd
2:40 PM to 4:00 pm
Cost: $65
WeDo Robotics: Grades K - 3
Thursdays from September 26 to October 24th
2:40 - 4:00 pm
Cost $65
Soccer Shots Begins Friday, September 20th
For more information on Soccer Shots, and to register, please use the link below.
Updated Youth Protections and Clearance Requirements Now Posted On Diocesan Website
If you are planning to volunteer at our school, you must complete the Youth Protections trainings and clearance requirements. These requirements and the steps needed to complete them are now posted on the new Diocesan Youth Protections website: https://youthprotection.dioceseaj.org/protection-process/
As the Diocese has made a few changes to the process in the past few weeks, the Diocese asks that all volunteers and employees now use this Diocesan website for this process. Our school website now directs you to this new Diocesan website.
Note: If you have already started your clearance process using the list of items that were posted in on our school website, please, now review the Diocese an website. If you have any questions, please, contact Abby Legaspi, the OLV Youth Protection Coordinator, at youthprotection@olvcs.org. And THANK YOU for your willingness to do this process to support our school!
St Joseph Catholic Academy News
SJCA Invites OLVCS Boys & Girls to the Basketball Open Gyms.
All OLVCS middle school (grades 6-8) boys and girls are invited to join in with SJCA athletes for SJCA's Basketball Open Gyms. Athletes will practice both individual and team aspects of the game. This is a great opportunity to get some basketball practice and instruction in before the season starts.
All Open Gyms are at the Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy Student Life Center (gymnasium).
Open Gyms for Boys:
Tuesdays (7-9PM)* and Sundays (1-3PM)*
Contact: Mr. Richard Ciambotti, SJCA Boys Basketball Head Coach at rciambotti@stjoeacad.org.
Open Gyms for Girls:
Mondays (7-8PM)*
Contact: Mrs. Katie Sosnoski, SJCA Girls Basketball Head Coach at ksosnoskie@stjoeacad.org.
*Open gyms are cancelled on the days that the SJCA Volleyball team has a home game. Contact the coach for more details.
Gala - Save the Date! November 9th.
Community News
Food Truck Rally in the Valley - for Housing Transitions
Yummy Food, Hops & Vines and More!
Sunday, October 6 12-3pm
200 Block of South Allen Street (closed to traffic)
Your favorite local food trucks will be lined up to feed you!
Hops & Vines will provide entertainment! Fun, food and activities for the whole family!
Important Dates
Wednesday, September 25th Mass @ 9:00 am
Thursday, September 26th School Photos
Friday, September 27th: No School; Diocesan In-service
Wednesday, October 2nd: Mass @ 9:00 am
Monday, October 7th OLV DAY & Walk-A-Thon!
Contact Us
Email: weaklands@olvcs.org
Website: https://www.olvcatholicschool.org/olvcs
Location: 800 Westerly Parkway, State College, PA, USA
Phone: 814-238-1592