Principal Newsletter
From the Desk of Mrs. Riley
January 23, 2020
Dear Parents,
As you know this Sunday begins Catholic Schools Week! This is a national celebration in which we take the time to recognize the importance, value, and contributions of Catholic Education to the Church and to the world! Below is a list of the many activities we have planned for this week.
- Sunday - Please join us for our Open House from 11:30-1:30.
- Monday - Parent Appreciation Day - Coffee and donuts in the gym from 8-8:30. Visit and activity in the classrooms from 8:30-9:30.
- Tuesday - Day of Giving/Day of Service - Our 24 donation line will be open and students will be participating in a Sock Hop during the school day. Admission to the Sock Hop is one new pair of adult socks.
- Wednesday - Student Appreciation Day - Free Dress Down Day; No Homework
- Thursday - Community Homeroom - 8:45; OLGC Game Day - students will be participating in board games in the morning and schoolwide trivia game in the afternoon.
- Friday - Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day - Faculty Luncheon; Game show and ice cream treat for 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
3rd Annual "Day of Giving"
"Day of Giving" is a vital fundraiser for Our Lady of Good Counsel School. We are continually grateful for all of those who have contributed over the last two years. This year's "Day of Giving" will be put towards upgrading and enhancing our playground areas for our students. In its current state, use of the playground area is considerably limited during the winter months and after rainy days. As a result, we are looking to resurface the playground area, hardscape and landscape the area to provide access to the equipment after days of inclement weather, address the current drainage issues, as well as provide additional benches and amenities for student enjoyment.
We are extremely grateful for your support in the past and thank you in advance for any support you may be able to provide this year.
Our "Day of Giving" 24-hour donation event will officially kick-off on Tuesday, January 28th at 12 PM and last until 12 PM on Wednesday, January 29th. Our donation webpage will be open and active during this time frame.
Here is the link to OLGC's donation page: https://factsmgtadmin.com/give/appeal/9rwcCAA
We thank you in advance for your support of Our Lady of Good Counsel School!!!
BLOCS Application - Due December 31st
Initial Applications for BLOCS Scholarships for the 2020-2021 school year are now due. Once you have applied, you will be able to upload your tax documents up until April.
To be redirected to the BLOCS application, please click HERE.
We encourage all families to apply. This current year, the state funding increased dramatically offering a substantial amount of Tuition scholarships offered to OLGC families. Although there is no guarantee on the 2020-2021 funding, we highly encourage families to apply to see if they may qualify.
Spring Fling Auction Tickets Now On Sale -- $30 Donation/$30 Basket Ideas DUE
Auction tickets are officially on sale - 65 days till the event!
Send in ticket forms with cash or check to school ASAP! Form can be found here - TICKET FORM - or on the Auction page of the school website.
All school families are asked to donate either $30 or a $30 basket:
- Please send in either $30 (cash or check to OLGC PIE) or complete this form detailing your $30 basket donation idea - BASKET DONATION FORM
- We need support from all families to make the event a success, as the Auction benefits all OLGC students.
Thanks so much to the following families for their cash donations - the PIE committee was able to purchase Apple AirPods, and inflatable football/baseball toss for kids, and $150 in tickets for a Lottery Basket for auction:
- Green Family
- Zampitella Family
- Williams/Seida Family
- Demore Family
- Womer Family
- Dickson Family
- Clyde Family
- Roach Family
- McElroy Family
We need Silent/Live item donations* and Program Book Ads
- Complete this form and send in ASAP if you can donate a Silent or Live Auction item ($200 - $300 in value) - SILENT/LIVE DONATION FORM. A few families have gone in together to donate one larger item, a great idea to consider.
- Complete this form and send in ASAP if you have a local business who will advertise in the Auction Program Book - PROGRAM BOOK AD FORM
* Families who donate a live or silent auction item are not required to donate $30 or $30 basket
Contact a P.I.E. member or email olgcpie@olgc.org with questions. THANK YOU in advance for your time and support!
February Rosary Club with Mrs. Chirico
The February Rosary Club meeting will be held on Monday, February 3rd. This club is open to students in Grades 1 through 8. Please come join us in prayer & friendship! For those interested, please see the attached flyer & return it back to school before the February club meeting.
To view this flyer on our school website, please click HERE.
OLGC Lunch Program - February Menu
Kitchen Wizards: "Favorite Foods of Presidents Past"
To view this flyer on our school website, please click HERE.
Sweetheart Dance 2020
The registration form can be found below or on our school website, HERE.
To sign-up to volunteer at our "Sweetheart Dance," please visit our Sign-Up Genius found HERE.
Mother/Son Bingo - March 1, 2020
To view this flyer on our school website, please click HERE.
Important Dates to Remember
1/24: 8th Grade Graduation Pictures - 9:00 AM
1/26: Catholic Schools Week 2020 Open House - 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
1/27: Parent Appreciation Day & Open House - 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
1/28: Day of Giving/Day of Service
1/29: Student Appreciation Day - Free Dress Down Day; Grade 1 Mass
1/30: Community Homeroom - 8:45 AM
1/31: Faculty Appreciation Day; Interim Reports Distributed
2/5: Grade 8 Mass
2/7: First Friday Mass - 9:00 AM; Sweetheart Dance - 7:00 PM
2/12: Grade 7 Mass
2/14: NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day Holiday
2/17: NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day Holiday
2/19: Grade 6 Mass
2/26: Ash Wednesday Mass - 10:00 AM
2/27: Dress Down Day - $1; Grade 5 Mass
2/28: February Community Homeroom - 8:45 AM; Stations of the Cross Grades 6 - 8 - 1:30 PM
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic 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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