Principal Newsletter
From the Desk of Mrs. Riley
December 19, 2019
Dear Parents,
On behalf of the faculty and staff of Our Lady of Good Counsel School, we would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Merry and Blessed Christmas. May the joy of the birth of our Savior fill your hearts and homes with much happiness and many blessings.
***School will reopen on Monday, January 6, 2020.
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
JUST A REMINDER: NO PM CARES ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19TH & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20TH
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 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.
LARGEST PARENT FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR - CALL FOR DONATIONS!
We need your help! Please consider:
- Donating $30 or a small gift basket - Form Here
- Donating a Silent or Live Auction item ($200 - $300 in value) - Form Here
- Buying an ad in the event program book - Form Here
Please send in forms by JANUARY 10. Cash donations and program book ad payments are being collected now. Actual gift baskets won't be collected until March.
Ticket sales open Jan 6 - complete ticket form and send into school to secure your seat. Make sure to get your ticket form in early to ensure you get the discounted rate! Form Here
*NEW AUCTION DONATIONS THIS WEEK!*
Thank you to the following families for their donations:
- 4 hours of handyman services from HomeWorks by Brian, donated by Brian Nolan
- A brunch basket donated by the Tumelty Family
- One month of free hot lunch for one student - donated by the Kravcak Family
Contact a P.I.E. member or email olgcpie@olgc.org with questions. THANK YOU in advance for your time and support!
OLGC Lunch Program - January Menu
Quizzo 2020 - Grades 5 through 8
To view this flyer on our school website, please click HERE.
OLGC PAC Spring Musical "Frozen Jr."
OLGC PAC’s Spring Musical will be “Frozen Jr!” Below you will find the registration form in order to participate. If interested, please fill out and return the form to school before auditions on Monday, February 3rd. We can’t wait for the show!!!
To view these forms on our school website, please click HERE.
OLGC CYO Adult Bowling Social 2020
To view this flyer on our school website, please click HERE.
OLGC CYO MLK Day Service Project
To view this flyer on our school website, please click HERE.
Important Dates to Remember
12/20: Community Homeroom- 8:45 AM; Dress Down Day; Classroom Parties 12 PM-1 PM; NO PM CARES; Holidays begin at the end of the school day
1/6: Classes Resume
1/8: Grade 4 Mass
1/10: 4th Grade Field Trip; Quizzo - Grades 5, 6, 7 & 8 - 7:00 PM in the Gym
1/15: Grade 3 Mass
1/17: NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
1/20: NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
1/22: Grade 2 Mass
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
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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Website: school.olgc.org
Location: 611 Knowles Avenue, Southampton, PA, United States
Phone: 215-357-1300
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