OLVCS Updates
June 4, 2021
Dear Parents,
Today our 8th graders and their families will be gathering in the OLV Church to celebrate the end of their middle school careers. It has been wonderful to see these students grow academically and in their faith over the course of this eventful year. Please pray with me that each of our 36 graduates continues to take on the heart of Jesus in high school and beyond.
Next week includes a number of end of year school and classroom-based events for most students--including Field Day on Tuesday. Be sure to check in with your student and/or your student's teacher if you have any questions about these.
Also, middle school students will be turning in their school-issued devices for the final time next week. Parents are responsible for the cost of any needed repairs or missing charging cords--so be sure your student checks under his/her bed and in the couch cushions for that cord!
And...if your student hasn't told you every day for the past 2 weeks: the last day of school is Thursday, June 10th.
Taking on the heart of Jesus,
Chad Packer, MEd
Principal, OLVCS
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Students Help Restore Wild Trout Habitat Stream
As is shown in the image, a selection of our middle school students recently got down and dirty with under the guidance of United States Youth Fly Fishing Team and National Trout Unlimited while helping to restore and conserve parts of Romola Stream near Howard, PA.
This annual effort was coordinated by our middle school science teacher, Mrs. Lisa Groves. "The students got to see first hand the importance of taking care of God’s creation. This experience built a foundation of respect for taking care of our environment that they will take with them. Plus, it is really fun to swing a sledge hammer!”
Lunch Account Balances Need To Be Paid By June 9th
All negative balances must be paid on or before the end of the lunch period Wednesday, June 9th for grades K-7. Don’t forget to include money for lunch for the rest of the week
All account balances, either positive or negative, will be carried forward to the next school year. Families of 8th graders please contact Mrs. Meckley (meckleyc@olvcs.org) for a refund or transfer of funds from your student's OLV account to a sibling’s OLV account. Funds cannot be transferred to a high school lunch account. Refunds will be sent via mail.
OLVCS Alumni Build New Fence
Show Your OLVCS Pride At Every Stoplight
Be on the lookout for a special gift coming home. Thanks to the generous donation of one of our parents, each family will receive a OLVCS car magnet. We are so proud of our faculty, staff, families and students for all your support this school year. As the school year ends, drive off into summer showing your OLVCS pride!
Accepting Applications For All Grade Levels for Fall 2021
Tell A Friend! We are accepting applications at all grade levels for enrollment in Fall 2021. The application process is easy.
For more information, click the button below or contact the OLVCS Registrar, at registrar@olvcs.org or 814-238-1592.
Athletics News
Be Sure to Return Your Track Uniform
Parent Meeting for Soccer Team
Class of 2021 Celebrates Commencement
On May 22, 2021 Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy added another 20 individuals to their list of alumni during a commencement ceremony at the Robert and Alice Thomas Student Life Center. The ceremony was presided by Bishop Mark Bartchak. OLVCS alumi, Leland Calistri, and classmate James Katancik, gave the student addresses.
Members of the graduating class will be heading to a variety of institutions of higher education in the Fall, including the US Naval Academy, School of Visual Arts in New York City, Columbia University, and Catholic University. The graduating class included 6 students who will be going on to compete on athletic teams in college.
SJCA Adds Girls Basketball To Open Gym Schedule
The Saint Joseph's girls' basketball team will be hosting open gyms this summer on Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm. This will begin next week, June 9th and run through the summer. Girls entering 7th and 8th grade at OLVCS are welcome to attend! For more information contact Coach Sosnoski at KSosnoskie@stjoeacad.org
Open gyms for boys basketball continue on Tuesday and Thursdays, 7-9PM. To learn more contact Coach Ciambotti at bbasketball@stjoeacad.org.
Open gyms for girls volleyball are on Monday evenings. To learn more, contact Coach Donaghy at gvolleyball@stjoeacad.org
OLV Preschool News
Few Spaces Still Available At Camp Kindness
All children ages 3 years (as of March 30, 2021) to 6 years old are invited to join in summer fun at OLV Preschool's Camp Kindness! We will play games, go to the park, do a variety of arts and crafts and other fun activities. Camp Kindness runs from June 14th through July 30th (7 weeks), Monday - Friday, 9AM - 12 Noon. For more information, click on the button below.
Looking For Great Preschool Programming?
Choose OLV Preschool! Registration is now open for Fall 2021! Interactive, faith-centered programming for children age 2.5 years to Pre-K. Only a few spaces are availabel, so don't delay in submitting your child's application. For more information about OLV Preschool go to www.olvcatholicschool/preschool or call the OLV Preschool office at (814) 238-6616.
Parish Happenings
VBS Is Back for Summer 2021!
OLV will be hosting Vacation Bible School! This fun week of activities will be held Monday-Friday, July 12-16, 9:00 AM-Noon in the OLV Activities Center. Children ages 4 (potty trained) – entering 5th grade are invited to attend. Cost: $20 for first family member; $10 for each additional family member. Space is limited, so sign up soon. Use the button below to learn more and sign up your child(ren).
Youth entering 6th grade through high school are needed to help as VBS volunteers. Volunteers are to arrive each day by 8:30 AM and stay until clean up, typically completed by 12:15 PM. Use the button below to learn more and sign up your child to volunteer.
Our Lady of Victory Catholic School
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/