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In Loving Memory
Mrs. Judi Hobbs
We are better because of knowing you.
We miss you.
A Note From Our Principal
Dear OLV Family,
We have been celebrating the conclusion of Catholic School’s week, and we mark our own school’s 35th anniversary this year. I’d like to share a few thoughts about our school with you.
I have been thinking about what I wanted to write for quite some time. I could write about two Blue Ribbons, ...
February Spirit Night
Sunday, Feburary 9
Head to Buffalo Wild Wings for a fun family meal & help the school!
ALL DAY, 2/9
2020 Spelling Bee
Congratulations to our 2020 Spelling Bee champion, Amelia Beland (8th grade), and our runner-up, Lorelai Kindle (6th grade)! Amelia, we wish you luck in the Shelby County Spelling Bee next month and know you will represent OLV well! We also congratulate all the following contestants in grades 3-8, who successfully competed against their classmates to earn a spot in the school-level bee.
3rd: Kaitlynn Turman, Dylan Bun, Janessa Sergio, Beatrice Parker
4th: Piero Castaneda, Liam Gill, Owen Maloney, Aiden Blake
5th: Wes Evanko, James Gifford, Paul Scheiring, Susi Valbuena
6th: Claire Ceasar, Reese Hamilton, Emma Watkins, Lorelai Kindle
7th: Braydon Lowery, Nolan Clayton, Mary Molay, Troy Hardy
8th: Amelia Beland, Daniel Bowers, Ira Sergio, Grey Higgins
2020 Geography Bee
The 2020 OLV Geo Bee was held on January 23. Representatives from grades 4 - 8 competed for the school's top spot and an opportunity to advance to the state-level competition. Congratulations to 6th-grader Larissa Garrett for achieving top honors this year and to Caroline Deichmann (8th) for her 2nd place finish! We are proud of the following students as well, who made it to the school-level competition!
4th grade representatives: Anna Bond, Val Valbuena
5th grade representatives: Isabella Davidson, Kieran Ford
6th grade representatives: Lorelai Kindle, Ella Wright
7th grade representatives: Larissa Garrett, Braydon Lowery
8th grade representatives: Amelia Beland, Caroline Deichmann
REGISTRATION PACKETS DUE NOW!
If you haven't sent in your registration packet for the 2020-2021 school year, please do so immediately. We have opened up registration to the public and some classes are nearing capacity.
Preparations for the 19th Annual OLV B.A.L.L. are well under way. You may have noticed the Wall of Giving by the gym, which is a new and easy opportunity to make a donation that will fit in any budget. Sponsorships are also available and include some very attractive benefits. Our students have even been working on the mosaic crosses under the direction of Mrs. Mae Martin and Ms. Wheeler.
As we have said before, it takes MUCH participation to make this event successful. If you have not yet found a way to become involved, there is still much left to do. Please contact our B.A.L.L. Chairperson, Katie Ceasar at ballchair@olvball.com to see where you may be able to help. There are many small tasks that require minimal time commitment.
Make sure you save the date for this event! You will not be disappointed!
To purchase tickets, preview auction items, see what to wear, and much more, visit the BALL website by clicking the button below!
Please share this information with neighbors and friends with Preschool-aged children!
We will also be having a Shadow Day on March 13th for any interested new families.
2nd Grade Toy Sale
Culminating a unit on money, our 2nd grade class recently held a "Trash to Treasure" sale. Students gathered toys they no longer played with, priced them, and set up shop at their desk. Through this activity, skills in counting money and making change were honed by students. Aside from the excitement of acquiring "new" toys, the children were able to learn about helping others as all money earned from the sale was donated to Oak Mountain Missions to support the less fortunate in our community.
Catholic Schools Week:
A Week Full of OLV Family Fun!
February Virtue of the Month...Foresight
The virtue for February is foresight. The meaning of the virtue as it will be presented in lessons is, "Consideration of the consequences of one's actions; thinking ahead". Here's what the focus will be by age group:
Grades PreK-2: Think about the options.
Grades 3-5: Learn how to gather information to make a decision; plan ahead for projects.
Grades 6-8: Pray, think, act; learn how to gather information to make a decision; plan out long-term and short-term goals.
Flag Football Challenge in P.E.
Thank you to all those that came out to help or watch. It was a cold day, and we appreciate your support! A great day was had by all!
The next P.E. challenge is the Basketball challenge on March 4. Please click on the button to volunteer to help with this event.
Makerspace Items Needed
Mrs. Elliott is in need of these items for upcoming projects in Makerspaces. Please send in anything you can. Items may be dropped off in the main office (please label "Makerspaces") or in the library. plastic Easter eggs, plastic water bottles, old magazines, thin cardboard, chenille pipe cleaners, Glad Press-and-Seal wrap. Thank you!
Preserve Those Memories!
Deadline to order is March 20
The 2019-20 Yearbook is now available to order. If you wish to purchase an ad highlighting your child(ren), make sure to get it in as soon as possible. Click the button for order forms.
USED UNIFORM SALE
The next used uniform sale will be Thursday, March 19, 7 - 8:30 AM. Items you wish to sell can be brought in on Wednesday, 3/18. Please refer to the guidelines and pricing list on the PTO page of the school website,
www.olvbirmingham.com.
SUPPORT OLV
Dirty car? Take it to Blue Rain Express Car Wash, tell them you are supporting OLV, and the school will receive a portion of your sale! Both the Hwy. 31 and the Hwy. 119 locations will honor this agreement. For more details, click HERE.
Is Your Family Name Here?
If you missed the chance to get your loved ones immortalized in our beautiful brick inlay in front of the school, now is your chance! If you are interested in placing an order, please email Mr. Rothery at arothery@olvsch.com.
8 x 8 paver $200 4 x 8 paver $100
AMAZING ACTIVITIES FOR SPRING!
OLV EDGE is an active Catholic youth group for grades 6-8. All parish and school middle schoolers are welcome to join at any time. Regular meetings are held on Sunday evenings from 5 - 7 pm. See the calendar below for dates of upcoming events. Inquiries should be directed to Mrs. Keelin at kkeelin@olvsch.com.
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