The Last Week of the School Year

Wow!!  June 7th is just one week away.  Where has this year gone?  This coming week will include the following:

• Monday, June 3: Regular day with uniforms
• Tuesday, June 4: Regular day with uniforms, last day of Specials classes, Closing Ceremony for Junior PreSchool at 9:15AM
• Wednesday, June 5: Closing Ceremony for PreSchool/PreKindergarten at 9:30AM, All School Picnic
• Thursday, June 6: Closing Ceremony for Kindergarten at 9:30AM, Cleaning Day, last day for 8th grade (dismissal at 11:00AM for 8th grade ONLY) and 8th grade dinner dance
• Friday, June 7: Last day of school - Mass at 8:15AM and dismissal at 10:30AM, 8th grade Graduation at 7:00PM in the church

On Wednesday and Thursday, the students do not need to wear their uniforms, and may dress down.  Shorts may be worn, but need to be at least 3" above the knee.  Sandals may be worn, but with a back strap and with socks.  NO FLIP FLOPS!

Friday, for the last day of school, students should dress up for Mass.

Thursday, the students will also be allowed to bring items to play with at recess.  We will be having an extended lunch/recess.  They may bring scooters, balls, skates, etc.  Check with your child's homeroom teacher of what your child would like to bring to make sure the items will be allowed.

Happy Memorial Day!

Today is a day we remember and thank all of our country's service men and women.  They gave their lives to make our country safe and the land of the free!  As a proud daughter of a vet and granddaughter of veterans, I say, Thank you!!

Today is also the unofficial start of the summer season.  I can hardly believe this school year is almost over.  Where has the time gone?  I think back to when I started at OLV, and loved coming to school each day.  Nothing has changed!  I wake up every morning, excited to come to school, wondering what the day will bring.  Even though our school year will end on June 7, our Summer Program will begin on June 10...that's right!  June 10.  Parents have asked for a 10 week program, and we have made the accommodations.

Wondering what we are going to be doing this summer?  Here is a quick glimpse: sports, science, math, reading, art, cooking, field trips, parks, library and more!!  How are we going to fit all of these great things in each day?   You'd be surprised!  Come and check it out!

Catholic Schools Week

Catholic Schools Week is coming up this coming week.  We will be gathering together for the 9:30am Mass this Sunday, January 27.  Following the Mass, stop by and visit OLV for our Open House from 10:30am-12:30pm.  Take a tour through each classroom to see what "tools" each student receives here at OLV.  Together we are "Building Our Future. 
If you can't make the Open House on Sunday, join us on Thursday evening from 6-7:30pm, or feel free to call for a tour at any time.

Our Family Christmas Tree

OLV Family Christmas Tree 2012

Our families and faculty have been bringing in ornaments to add to our family tree.  The tree can be found on the landing by the Laramie entrance.  I love walking past the tree each day looking at all of the ornaments.  Each day there are more ornaments to see.  Thank you for bringing in the ornaments and hanging them on our tree!

Back to School Night

The school year has begun, and it is great to have the students back in the building.  To celebrate our school year, we will host Back to School Night on September 18.  We will begin with everyone in the gym with a prayer and introductions of faculty and staff.  The evening will begin at 6:30pm.  We will also share some of the new and exciting things we are doing at OLV this year.  After we conclude in the gym parents will be invited to visit their child's classroom.

Back to School BBQ and Motorcycle Demo

Can you believe we are thinking about Back to School already?  Where has this summer gone?  It seems as if July just started, but we can definitely do without this crazy heat!

So, you may have heard, we are raising money to purchase iPads for the students in grades 5 - 8.  To help us with this purchase, we will be selling raffle tickets to win an 2012 Dyna Harley Davidson Motorcycle or a cash raffle prize.  Tickets will be on sale beginning July 22 at our Blood Drive.  We will also have the 2012 Dyna on display.  The tickets are only $20!

The winner will be chosen at our Back to School BBQ and Motorcycle Demo on Sunday, September 23 following the 11:15am Mass.  We will have instructors from the Woodstock Harley Dealership show us their moves on their bikes.  Food will also be available.  Start thinking about "gettin' your motors runnin," and join us for this great event to help support our technology enhancements at OLV.

For more ticket information, please contact the school office: 773-283-2229.

Excited to be at Our Lady of Victory!

I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am to be a part of OLV School in Chicago!  A strong Catholic education is very important to me, and I am delighted to be able to bring the successful program of The Academy with to OLV.  We have many great things in store for the coming school year, including technology enhancements, an update to the curriculum, an update to our sports program, and more!  Stop by for a tour or call at any time 773-283-2229!

Summer Office Hours:

Monday through Thursday from 8:00am-12:00pm