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Catholic Schools Week

catholic_schoolsThis year, Catholic Schools Week will be celebrated from January 29 – February 3, 2012. The theme for this year’s special week is “Catholic Schools: Faith. Academics. Service”. 

SUNDAY, Jan. 29 - 9 a.m. Mass at OLV Cathedral

MONDAY, Jan. 30 - Book Fair in Library from 8:30 - 3:00 p.m. (M-TH), Dress: Pajama Day, 8:30 - 12:00 Parents are invited to visit classrooms and to join them for lunch, 8:15 Prayer Service in gym, Buddy Day, 6:30 p.m. OPEN HOUSE for prospective students

TUESDAY, Jan. 31 - Book Fair continues in Library, Dress: Patriotic Day, Canned goods will be collected for St. Vincent de paul and take to their house, Parents are invited to eat lunch with their child, 1:00 - 3:00 - Knowledge Bowl

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 1 -  Book Fair continues in Library, Dress: Sports Day, Parents and grandparents are welcome to eat lunch in the cafeteria, 8:30 - 12:00 GRANDPARENTS' DAY: Grandparents are welcome to visit classrooms and Book Fair, 1:00 - 2:00 Old-fashioned games in classroom, 2:00 - 3:00 Sock hop in gym

THURSDAY, Feb. 2 - Last Day for Book  Fair in Library, Dress: Western Day, All School Mass (sit with buddies), Mr. McArdle, President of STJ, will present 5 scholarships to 8th Graders before Mass, Parents are welcome to eat lunch in the Cafeteria, Choir will deliver baskets and sing for the Sisters at Incarnate Word Convent, 2:00 Talent Show in gym

FRIDAY, Feb. 3 - Free Day

 

Early Dismissal Dates

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NEXT EARLY DISMISSAL:
FRIDAY,  February 10th, 12:15 P.M.
 
Please keep a watchful eye on the monthly school calendar!  All Early Dismissals this School Year will be at 12:15 p.m. Check out the current and future months on the website calendar.
 

Volunteers Needed

bookVolunteers are needed to work at the Scholastic Book Fair during Catholic Schools Week.  The Fair will be January 30th to Feb. 2nd from 8:00 - 3:00 in the Library and 8:00 to 5:30 in the ECC.  The shifts are in 2 hour increments.  If you can help, please contact Kammy Angerstein (578-4577) or Tanya Janak (578-0376).

 

PSIA Special Notice

imagesCAMSS7P8This year’s 2012 PSIA District 7AA Meet will be held here at Our Lady of Victory School on SATURDAY, MARCH 31st.

Our students will compete in all of the 72 events including students from Grades 1-8. Please mark your calendar to help us out in the concession stand or hospitality room, as a grader, a monitor or one of the many positions we will need to fill. If possible, I hope you can take off from work; if not, we understand. Know that if you do take a position at out PSIA Meet, you must be Safe Environment compliant. If you are not already trained, please don't delay. Thank you for helping us in any way. We hope to be sending many more of our students to compete at the State Level this year.

 

Earn Money for Our School

dollar-signThere is a new way to earn money for our school for all those who order online (and isn't that most of us!!).  Just go to www.schoolstore.com and it will ask for the school's name and location.  Once they locate our school, you can go to over 100 stores and order as usual.  The difference is that now the school gets a percentage of the sale.  No extra cost for you.   Tell all your family and friends!! 

 

PTC News

sell_sellThe Great American Magazine Fundraiser will happen in the Spring. However, if you would like to renew your subscriptions now, please use the following website and login information:

Visit the website store.gafundraising.com. Enter the School ID #1461599. Enter your student's name and start shopping. CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE. We will still be able to track the magazine sales by student, so any magazine sales or renewals made online will be tallied for the Spring Sale.

We are gearing up for a fun Spring semester!  We thank ALL of our families who participated in the Catholic Life Insurance Raffle fundraiser.  It was the first year for this event, so we will be evaluating it in the next few weeks to determine it’s success.  We will definitely use the money raised for the students!

Next, we will have the Scholastic Book Fair during Catholic School Week.  Please make plans to attend our book fair and support one of our school fundraisers.  We will be looking for parent volunteers to help work the book fair in the Early Childhood Center and the big school library, so if you are interested – please let the main office know. 

We are also looking forward to February for our Spring BBQ. As always, we are looking for parents to volunteer with the BBQing and the plate making.  If you are interested in helping with either of these jobs, please contact Jennifer Garza at 652-3046.

Other volunteering opportunities will be PSIA Concession Stand March 31st and Picnic Day festivities (in May).  We would also like to get the word out to all parents that we will be looking for some new PTC officers for the 2012-2013 school year.  We know that we would not be able to conduct any of these events without such wonderful parents. Please consider an officer position for next school year. It is a wonderful way to give back to the school and the students! 

 

Open House

openhouseOur Lady of Victory School will host an Open House on Monday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria.  This is a great opportunity for prospective parents and students to tour the campus, meet with teachers and students, and learn why OLV is a great place to go to school.  We encourage all associated with the school-students, teachers, parents and alumni- to talk about the school.  Prospective families need to hear your stories, because you understand first hand the value of an OLV education. If you would like a prospective family to receive an invitation to OLV’s Open House, please contact Denise Cooper in the Development Office at 575-5391, ext. 105 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

OLV Choir

choir-cd071906kkThe OLV Choir, composed of 5th-8th graders, under the direction of Mrs. Beth Waak, have been working very hard this Fall to get ready for numerous performances. To see a list of their performances, please visit the Choir page.

 

New Online Resource

336480_logoWe are happy to inform you that our students, teachers and parents now have access to the wonderful Grolier Online Research and Learning Resource. Included in this subscription, are the award-winning curriculum-aligned databases for our students, teachers and parents to enjoy. Please login by clicking on the Grolier icon on the left side of our School Website. Login information was included in the newsletter and was sent home with your child.

 

Wish List 2011-12

For over 50 years OLV School has provided an excellent education for thousands of children. All of this has been made possible through the hard work of clergy, teachers, parents and many benefactors. Since 1957 there have been many generous people who have contributed in various ways.

In order to better communicate our material needs we have created a wish list. Our wish list consists of specific items that individuals may be able to provide in a cost effective manner due to their expertise or ability.  You may be able to help us out monetarily or in labor.  If you are interested, you may leave a memorial for a loved one, honor a student or just make a donation for another reason.  You could choose one of the wishes of OLV that would certainly enhance and improve our curriculum or our plant and have it given in someone's honor or memory.  This will be noted on a plaque or in another way. 

For more information about specific items, CLICK HERE or go to "Wish List" on the main menu. 
 
 

New Mass Schedule

PleaseNoteBeginning this week, the upper and lower grades will switch their Mass days. Grades 4K-4th will now attend Mass on Tuesday and grades 5th-8th will attend Mass on Thursday. Please make note of this change so that your child will be in the required Mass uniform on the right day.

 

Uniform Reminder

As we begin the second half of the school year, please check on your child's uniform to make sure that hems are let out on skirts or shorts that are too short. Remember the girls' uniform skirts are to be knee length and shorts are to be 2 inches above the knee. Also, the new shoe policy will take effect January 3rd. The only acceptable shoes are:

1. Deck shoes in brown or white

2. Tennis shoes in solid blue, white, red or black (Trim and/or soles must also be blue, white, red, reflective silver, or non-marking black.)

Only black or white shoelaces will be allowed. Socks will be required daily and must be solid red, white or blue

The young men's jeans are to be dark blue, plain and have no frayed hems. We will have students call to remind you of the school's uniform regulation if they are in violation. We truly appreciate your help in this matter.

 

Defibrillator Needed

help_wantedHelp!! The school would like a defibrillator for the gym, especially now during basketball practices and games.  This may cost from $1500 to $2000 and we were hoping that we had a parent who might have a connection with a doctor's office or hospital who could get us one, with minimal or no cost.  Or perhaps, a parent may have an employer who would cover this cost for the school.  We were able to purchase one about three years ago through a grant and it is kept in the school office.  We would appreciate any help with this safety item! Thank you!!

 

Digital Piano/Keyboard Needed

MusicalNotes_clipart1After 15 years of hard labor and countless hours of music classes, 30 Christmas pageants, concerts, programs and beautiful liturgies at least twice a week plus special days, our ailing music program keyboard sits once again after MANY visits with the piano “doctor” in the repair shop. We’ve been over two weeks without our keyboard downstairs so that Mrs. Waak can lead the singing downstairs during Mass.

If there is anyone who would like to make a donation in memory of a loved one toward a new keyboard or would like to donate one in honor of someone, please contact Sister Laura at the school office. The cost would run between $2000 and $3000, so any donation would be appreciated. We would like to purchase one as soon as possible so that we can have beautiful accompaniments for our wonderful choir for our Christmas pageant this year.

 

PSIA Help Needed

volsOLV is looking for some willing coaches for our PSIA teams in the following areas:
 
Ready Writing for grades 3-8

If you could help us out with any part of these groups, please call the office as soon as possible or if you have any questions, please call.  If you could work with the students during the school day, we would do our best to find a time or if you prefer after school hours, we would work with you there, also.  Of course, you would need to be Safe Environment trained.  Please consider as we need extra help in these areas.

 

Yearbook News

yearbookWe are still taking orders for 2011-12 yearbooks. The cost is $34 or $38 with a name stamp. You may turn in money to the office, or go to www.yearbookforever.com and enter our school name.

The yearbook staff encourages you to share any pictures from school events (especially class parties) to be considered for use in the yearbook. Please email pictures to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it in jpg format. A large image size will ensure good quality for printing.

All remaining balances for yearbook ads were due December 1st, and ad materials need to be turned in ASAP. Call Mary Chandler at 570-7674 if you have any questions.

 

OLV Annual Fund

OLV School's 2011-12 Annual Fund kicks off this month. Last year's fund helped purchase interactive whiteboards, projectors and wireless tablets for every classroom 1st through 8th grade. Our goal this year is to raise at least $50,000 to help purchase up-to-date laptops for all teachers Pre-K3 through 8th and purchase school-owned instruments and equipment for the OLV band program. Your support is an investment in our children's future success. We ask that you prayerfully, consider making a gift to the Annual Fund. Each and every gift, in any amount, benefits the educational experience of all OLV students. With your participation, we can meet and exceed our goals. If you have any questions, please contact Denise Cooper at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .