OLVCS Updates
January 8, 2020
Welcome Back and Happy New Year!
It was great to see all the students and teachers back in our school this week. Despite the challenges that the pandemic has brought to the Christmas season, our students made it through the break and are back to learning and growing in their faith with their OLVCS classmates.
Mrs. Megann Relkin (see photo) has joined our middle school teaching team this week. She will be teaching 6th grade Science and 7th and 8th grade Social Studies. Mrs. Relkin comes to OLVCS with teaching experience gleaned from teaching positions in both public and Catholic schools. Mrs. Relkin has 4 children--two in college and two in high school. She has been a boy scout leader and is planning to participate the Scout’s Sea Base High Adventure program this summer. Please join with me in welcoming Mrs. Relkin to OLVCS!
Be sure to consider being a lunch room or recess volunteer. Each day we are in need of a few adult volunteers with Youth Protection/clearances completed to help in the lunch room and at lunch recess (11:30AM-12:40PM). I know this is an inconvenient time for many parents, so if you do have the ability to come in (even 1 or 2 times this month), we'd GREATLY appreciate it. See link below for sign up.
Last but not least, below you will see information about our upcoming Kindergarten Open House (Wednesday, February 2nd). Please share this information with parents you know who have children ready for Kindergarten.
Taking on the heart of Jesus,
Chad Packer, MEd
Principal, OLVCS
Start Your Kindergartener On The Right Path
Applications are currently being accepted for our Kindergarten for the coming school year (SY 2021-2021). To begin your child's application, just click on the link below.
Not sure? Come to our Kindergarten Open House on February 2nd, 5:00-5:30 or 5:30-6PM. Meet the teachers, view the classrooms, see how OLVCS Kindergarten is right for your child. To allow for social distancing, please sign up ahead of time using this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a4aaaac2fa0f49-olvcs
If you have any questions about your child's readiness, the application process, or what our Kindergarten program is like given the new COVID guidelines, contact our Registrar, Mrs. Cindy Kolarik at registrar@olvcs.org.
Want to Meet Those Kids Your Student Keeps Talking About?
Then, use the link below to sign up to be a lunch room or recess volunteer!
Volunteers are needed from 11:30 AM-12:40 PM. Lunch room volunteers chat with the students, wipe down tables, and help younger students open packaging. Recess volunteers help monitor children at recess and vicariously learn the rules to wall ball and other recess games. No experience necessary! Your help enables our teachers to have a much needed break.
Reminder: Completion of the Youth Protections program and clearances required to volunteer. See announcement below about how to complete these.
Early Dismissal Reminder
In the event of an early dismissal, parents will be notified of the time that our school will be dismissing via the School Messenger system. The system will send emails, texts, and/or automated calls. ASAP will be canceled and students will follow their dismissal plan.
If you have any questions or would like to update or change your student's early dismissal plan, please, contact Mrs. Mary Cawley at cawleym@olvcs.org .
Know About an OLVCS Alum Doing Good Things?
Youth Protections Training: Well Worth The Effort
The Diocese requires that all adults who wish to volunteer at OLVCS complete the required application forms, online trainings, and submit required clearances. Click the button below to learn more and start the process. Questions? Contact OLV's coordinator, Mrs. Sandra Lema, at youthprotection@olvcs.org.
OLVCS Athletics Update
Baskeball Game Schedule Is Updated
While some originally scheduled games have been cancelled or postponed, the teams are still looking forward to some challenging match-ups.
The boys team schedule can be viewed at https://www.olvcatholicschool.org/bbasketball.
The girls team schedule can be viewed at https://www.olvcatholicschool.org/gbasketball
Questions regarding the schedule can be directed to Mrs. Ruthie Straub, the OLVCS Athletic Director, at athleticdirector@olvcs.org.
Crusader Home Games to Be Live Streamed
Unfortunately due to COVID restrictions, OLVCS will not be allowing for spectators at our home basketball games. However, this does not mean that Crusader fans won't be able to see our girls and boys teams in live action. Mr. Stec is working to use the school's new digital camera to live stream our teams home games.
Prior to the home games, live stream links will be sent by email to all parents of team members. The link will also be posted on the OLVCS homepage.
Questions about live streaming can be directed to Mrs. Ruthie Straub, OLVCS Athletic Director at athleticdirector@olvcs.org. Go Crusaders!
Middle School Indoor Soccer Opportunity
Is Your OLVCS Crusader Ready To Join the Saint Joe's Wolfpack?
Applications are now being accepted for enrollment at Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy for grades 9-12 for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. At Saint Joe's your student will grow in faith, leadership, scholarship, and service. As part of the Wolfpack community, your student will be valued for his/her individual gifts, and teachers will be personally invested in your student's success.
To begin the application process or schedule a visit, click the button below or contact Ms. Maryann Lingenfelter at 814-808-6118 or mlingenfelter@stjoeacad.org
Looking to Watch Some Great Wolfpack Basketball Action?
All Saint Joe's boys and girls basketball team home games will be live streamed this season. Use the button below to navigate to the live streaming site.
The first boys team home game will be on Saturday, January 9th. JV game is at 1PM; Varsity is at 2:30PM. The first girls team home game will be on Monday, January 11th at 6PM. The Wolves take on the Juniata Christian Eagles. Use button to view the Saint Joe's teams' current game schedules.
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Email: packerc@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/