Principal Newsletter
From the Desk of Mrs. Riley
April 4, 2019
Dear Parents,
What a spectacular 1st Spring Fling Auction!! On behalf of the pastor, faculty, students, and staff we would like to offer our thanks to the P.I.E. Organization! Their sacrifice of time and talent led to this amazing evening! You truly represent the spirit of OLGC!!
More importantly than the money raised was the sense of community and the positive atmosphere that was so evident. It was truly uplifting to so many!! The total raised from this year's Spring Fling Auction was $30,145.50! The money raised from this year's event will be put towards the operational budget of the school and the reduction of the parish subsidy. It is important that we move in the direction of financial independence and self sustainability and decrease our reliance on the overall parish budget. The cost of educating each student is not solely covered by tuition. The parish supplements each child's tuition and our goal is to reduce the amount of that supplement, as well as to keep your tuition costs down.
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
Mrs. Riley's Quote of the Week
BLOCS - Applications
We highly encourage everyone to apply for BLOCS tuition grants via Facts (Application found HERE). In order to be considered for this grant you must apply and be approved.
Facts is the third party administrator that processes and reviews your financial information in order to determine eligibility. This is a strict confidential process and we only receive a confirmation of whether or not a family is approved. Participation in the SPE Program is available to everyone. If you or anyone you know is interested in participating in the SPE Program, please review the information HERE or contact the School Office.
Important Flyers & Information
Spring Uniforms - Reminder
April Book Club with Mrs. Chirico
To view this flyer on our school website, please click HERE.
Box Tops Mobile App & New Spring Collection Sheet
Box Tops offers an awesome mobile phone app and an additional way that you can help us earn cash for our school electronically. By scanning your grocery store receipts, OLGC School receives the participating digital Box Tops. To learn more about the mobile app, please click HERE. Attached is a new Collection Sheet just in time for Spring!
Thank you for supporting this easy fundraiser that allows us the funds to continue to update our classrooms!
Hershey Park - Discounted Tickets
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is working with Hersheypark to offer tickets at a substantial discount to OLGC School families. The discounted tickets are valid for one day during the 2019 Summer Season (May 2019 to September 2019). Please check www.hersheypark.com for complete hours of operation. If interested, please complete and submit the order form found below. Ticket order forms along with payment should be returned to the School Office no later than Monday, April 29, 2019.
OLGC CYO
To be redirected to the OLGC CYO website, please click HERE.
Important Dates to Remember
4/5: First Friday Mass - 9:00 AM; Stations of the Cross Grades 1-2 at 1:30 PM
4/8: 6th Grade Mass
4/9: 5th Grade Mass
4/10: 4th Grade Mass; Confessions Grades 2-8
4/11: 3rd Grade Mass
4/12: 2nd Grade Mass; Living Stations; Spring Fling Dance - Grades 6, 7 & 8 - 7:00 PM
4/15: Spring Uniforms Begin; 1st Grade Mass
4/16: 8th Grade Mass; 5th and 6th Grade Field Trip
4/17: 7th Grade Mass; 11:45 AM Dismissal - NO PM CARES - Easter Break
4/23: Classes Resume
4/24: 6th Grade Mass
4/25: Dress Down Day - $1
4/26: Community Homeroom - 8:45 AM
4/27: First Holy Communion - 9:30 AM
5/1: 5th Grade Mass
5/2: 4th Grade Trip - Pennsbury Manor
5/3: May Procession - 10:15 AM
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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