Greetings! Please look to this page for the latest information and newest happenings at

Our Lady of Consolation School.

God’s love!

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION

Mary, we turn to you with confidence,

You who are always ready to listen with a mother’s affection and powerful assistance. Consoler of the afflicted,

health of the sick, refuge of sinners, grant us comfort in tribulation, relief from sickness, and liberating strength in our weakness.

You, who are free from sin, lead us to combat Sin. Obtain for us victory of hope over anguish, of joy and beauty over boredom and disgust, of eternal visions over temporal ones,

of life over death. Amen

OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION: PRAY FOR US. AMEN

OLC School:

Knowing Christ, Teaching Christ,

Becoming Christ”.

The entire staff of Our Lady of Consolation School wishes you a safe, holy, and relaxing summer!

God bless!

OLC School UPDATE 6/17/10!!!

Last One!!!

Thank you students, parents, teachers, and staff for a great year!!!!

Thank you to all who took part in our OLC Fun day. It was one of the best ever! Special thanks to our many parents who helped out and the 7^th Grade and Mr. Dunn for organizing the event!!!

Congratulations to our 8^th Grade Class of 2010!

The graduation ceremony was amazing!! It epitomizes the family spirit of OLC!

Special thanks to Mrs. Sharp for her great efforts to coordinate the event.

To our wonderful graduates we wish you the

best of luck in high school!

Feast of the Saints ~ September 12^th.

Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco ~ Principal

Our Lady of Consolation Catholic School Honors/Awards Third Trimester 2009/2010

Congratulations to these fine students!!!

PRINCIPAL’ S HONORS

Grade 8 Joseph Dembik, Brittney Thompson

Grade 6 Vincent Darmohray

Grade 5 Nikolas Huff

Grade 4 Nicholas Basciano

FIRST HONORS

Grade 8 Angela Homan, Nicole Neville, Jacqueline Paxson

Grade 7 Margaret Anwar

Grade 6 Jonathan Basciano, Katherine Darmohray, Justin Darmohray,

Danielle Elliott, Christopher Gillespie, Kayla Kelemen

Grade 5 Aiden Bauer, Gianna Labovitz, Tylor Rosetti,

Andrew Spiller, Paige Stancavage

Grade 4 William Gerstle, Ryan Lorenzi, Charles Marone, Payton Whiting

SECOND HONORS

Grade 8 Aleena Bujanowski, Karlie Ethridge, Kylie Gibson,

Alyssa Huber, Christa McLaughlin

Grade 7 Julia Matarazzo, Daniel Sipps, Christian Wallace

Grade 6 Kayla Kelemen, Rosemnary Paxson, Kaitlyn Shaw, Samantha Stabler

Grade 5 Kevin Davis, Benjamin Murray, Marylee Palumbo, Lacey Thompson

Grade 4 Kylie Griffin, Justin Shaw, Kiara Velardo

EFFORT

Grade 6 Gianna Marone

Grade 5 Christian Huff, Sophia Gerstle, David Ruggiero

Nadine Simeti-Hindman, Brenda Xavier

Grade 4 Nicholas Argentiero, Victoria Caldwell, Jenna Burns,

Justin DeVito, Julia Hogan, John Hosgood, Morgan Huff,

Angelo Matarazzo, Nicholas Palumbi, Hollie Reiter, Devin Wiest

OLC School UPDATE 6/15/10!!!

Congratulations to our Pre-K and Kindergarten for wonderful Move-Up Day Celebrations! Both events were filled with parents, relatives and friends. The children were great! Good luck to our PreK and Kindergarten students for next year!

Hats off go to Allison Shaw and Gianna Labovitz who our 2010/2011 OLC Calendar cover winners! Thanks to all who entered the contest. We had over 20 entries!

Many thanks to our 8th grade parent dance committee for all their hard work! The 8^th Grade dance was last night and everyone had a grand time!!!

God’s love, Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco

Our School Mass with recently ordained Father James R. De Grassa was wonderful! Thank you to all who joined our celebration Liturgy!

Our 2010 Band Spring Show on Monday evening was tremendous! Hats off to our Band director, Ben Easler, and all our musicians for a fine performance! It was a splendid evening!

We congratulate our new Student Council members for the 2010/2011 school year!

Christian Wallace ~ President

Angela Gerstle ~ Assistant-President

Janet Derbyshire ~ Corresponding Secretary

Vincent Darmoray~ School Spirit Secretary

We thank our 2009/2010 Officers for a great year!

Kylie Gibson ~ President

Christa McLaughlin ~ Assistant-President

Sara Rzepcznski~ Corresponding Secretary

Jackie Paxson ~ School Spirit Secretary

We are proud to announce the

Our Lady of Consolation

Home and School Association

2010 ~ 2011 Board Members

Michael Whalen ~ President

Daneane Hogan-Stecher ~ Vice President

Helene Vishio ~ Ways and Means

Maryanne Corcoran ~ Secretary

Joseph Gerstle ~ Executive Assistant

Michelle Stancavage ~ Executive Assistant

Karen Whalen ~ Executive Assistant

Lisa Leone ~ Executive Assistant

Eleanor Donatelli ~ Faculty Representative

Stephen D. DiCicco ~ Principal

Congratulations to our new board!

See you in September!!!

OLC Home & School Association

Prayer for The End of the School Year

O God of all beginnings and endings,
We praise and thank you for the gift of this school year.
It has been a time filled with grace and blessings,
With challenges and opportunities, joys and sorrows.

The days have passed quickly, O Lord.
The weeks, the months, the seasons, the holidays and holy days,
The exams, vacations, breaks, and assemblies,
All have come forth from your hand.

While we trust that your purposes have always been at work each day,
Sometimes it has seemed difficult to understand and appreciate
Just what you have been up to in our school.

Give us the rest and refreshment we need this summer.
Let our efforts of this past year bear fruit.
Bring all of our plans to a joyful conclusion,
And bless us, according to your will,

With the fulfillment of our summer hopes and dreams.
Watch over us in the weeks of rest ahead,
And guide each day as you have done this past year.
Help us return to school with a new spirit and a new energy.

May we continue to grow
In age, wisdom, knowledge and grace
All the days of our lives. Amen!

We are proud to present our

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

May 2010

Helpful

PreK Anthony Cicco

Kindergarten Gavin Papaleo

Grade 1 Kayla Elliott

Grade 2 Randi Whalen

Grade 3 Kayla Finegan

Grade 4 Payton Whiting

Grade 5 Taylor Rosetti

Grade 6 Justin Darmohray

Grade 7 Kelsey Janda

Grade 8 Nicole Neville

Congratulations to these caring students!

We are proud to present our

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

June 2010

Hard Working

PreK Catherine Bergiven

Kindergarten Serenity Solinsky

Grade 1 Nicholas Turner

Grade 2 Maureen McCauley

Grade 3 Lucas Argentiero

Grade 4 Nicholas Palombi

Grade 5 Paige Stancavage

Grade 6 Brianna Hourmouzis

Grade 7 Daniel Sipps

Grade 8 Caitlin Roach

Congratulations to these attentive students!

Save The Date!!!

OLC Italian Festival

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Mass at 11:00 followed by

Street Procession of the Saints

Festival 1:00 – 7:00 PM

Rain or Shine

(We prefer shine!)

Delicious Italian food

Italian Novelties

Entertainment All Day

Great Fun for the Entire Family

Come and Join us!!!

Gratzi!

5/28/10

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Greetings! Thank you students, parents, relatives, friends, and teachers so much for making our 2010 Our Lady of Consolation May Procession a beautiful one! The children and everyone involved did a great job! Our OLC May Procession is held every year to honor Mary and I am sure she was very pleased with our efforts last night. (Thank you Lord for holding off the rain!)

God’s love,

Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco

Principal

Thanks to all who attended our OLC 2009 / 2010 Video night! We had a great crowd. (Special thanks to Mr. Whalen for making popcorn for all those attending!) We still have some copies left of our school video “OLC Catholic School: Building Towards The Future.” If interested in purchasing, contact the school or use the form sent home on Monday. TY!

OLC School Video Still Available!! Call office 215-624-0505 to order.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Greetings! I am pleased to announce that our school video, “Our Lady of Consolation Catholic School 2009/2010: Building Towards the Future!” is now available for purchase. Our OLC school video will be displayed this Tuesday, 5/25 at 7:00 PM in the Church Hall. It includes scenes from the many activities that took place this school year. This video will give you the opportunity to witness some of the events that make our school so special! Included are highlights from our Opening Day Activities, Classroom Presentations, Christmas Pageant, Catholic Schools Week, First Holy Communion, First Penance, Living Stations, Student/Faculty Hockey Game, Connelly Presentations, First Mass of Father James R. DeGrassa, and much, much more! If you would like to purchase a copy, please fill out the form below. Through the miracle of technology, this year we are able to lower the price of each DVD from $15.00 to $10.00. New this year: videos will be available for purchase at the screening on Tuesday evening.

Thank you! Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco

Principal

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Name __________________________

Student Name____________________

Grade___________________________

Number Of DVD’s - $10.00 each_______

Please enclose this form in an envelope and include cash or check for the full amount. On the envelope please write student’s name and grade.

Hats off to everyone who was part of the 2010 BOGO Book Fair! Much appreciation goes to our moderator, Karen Whalen, and all the volunteers who helped out.

Parent/Guardian Feedback

2009/2010 School Year

We value your input! Feel free to list or describe any questions or concerns you may have on the 2009/2010 school year.

What worked well this year?

Suggestions/New Ideas 2010/2011 School Year for Our Lady of Consolation School.

Name_____________________________

If you would like a response, please write your phone number here.

Home #_____________________ Work #____________________

Please place in a sealed envelope. Write “School Feedback ~ For School

Office” and return to your child’s teacher. (Option: You may email me at sdicicco@olcphila.org.)

Thank you and have a super summer!

Dear Parents/Guardians

Greetings and Happy June! As another fine school year winds down, let me thank all our students, parents, teachers, and staff for making this year a great one! Our Lady of Consolation Catholic School is definitely a special place to be!

As we look ahead to the coming School Year 2010 – 2011 here are some important points:

· Congratulations to Aleena Bujanowski and Joseph Dembik, our two 8th Grade Josephine C. Connelly Award winners!

· 2010 May Procession: 7:00 PM on the 27^th.

· OLC Flyers Pep Rally Day on Friday, 6/4/10. Please see attached handout for more info.

· OLC 2009/2010 School Video Building towards the Future!” is now available on DVD.

· Hats off to Margaret Anwar and Christian Wallace for winning our first Classes of 1954-1959 Alumni Tuition Assistance Awards!

· Schedule CHANGE: Last Full Day will be June 9^th. Half Days begin on June 10^th.

• Pre-K – 8^th Grade Registration Reminder: Be sure to register now for the 2010/2011 School Year. Thank you! (If any parent needs a transfer, please contact the office by June 2^nd.)

· Congratulations to Father James R. De Grassa! He was ordained a priest on Saturday, May 15^th. Father De Grassa taught 6^th grade for the 2005/2006 year at OLC School. We wish him the best!!!

• The Summer Reading/Math List is online at our school website, www.olcphila.org. This effort will help maintain the literature and math skills of the children during the summer months. There will be an assessment of these readings and skills in September.
• Spring Band Concert on Monday, June 7^th at 7:00 PM. (School Hall)
• Parents of students who will be entering either Pre-K or Kindergarten will receive letters in August about the opening of school.

· Calling For All Pictures!!! OLC School ~ Family ~ Alumni Pictures Needed for the 2010/2011 OLC School Calendar. Please send to the school office by June 2^nd. TY!

All tuition payments must be paid up to date in order for students to be permitted to return to school in the fall. Please continue monthly payments for July – August – September.

· Remember if your child receives an OLC ~ STUDENT REINSTATEMENT FORM, he/she must attend Summer School or receive 30 hours of instruction for each failed subject.

· School will reopen for the 2010/2011 School Year on the following schedule:

Wednesday, September 8^th – Grades 1 – 4 (12:00 Dismissal)

Thursday, September 9^th – Grades 5 – 8 (12:00 Dismissal)

Friday, September 10^th – Grades 1 – 8 (12:00 Dismissal)

Week of September 13^th – Pre-K - Kindergarten

Please watch for details in the Parish Bulletin.

• Important Note – We will continue the full day Faculty Meetings. The days for meetings will be the second Friday of every other month of the school year. (The 2010/2011 Faculty Meeting dates will be September 7^th - November 12^th – January 14^th – March 11^th – May 13^th. Students will not report to school on those dates.

Summer Prayer

Father, Creator of all, thank You for summer! Thank you for the warmth of the sun and the increased daylight.
Thank You for the beauty I see all around me and for the opportunity to be outside and enjoy Your creation.
Thank You for the increased time I have to be with my friends and family, and for the more casual pace of the summer season. Draw me closer to You this summer. Teach me how I can pray no matter where I am or what I am doing.
Warm my soul with the awareness of Your presence and light my path with Your Word and Counsel. As I enjoy Your creation, create in me a pure heart and a hunger and a thirst for You. Amen

Have A Relaxing and Fun Summer! God Bless!

Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco Principal

We are proud to present our

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

April 2010

Spiritual

PreK Macayla Canning

Kindergarten Juilanna Sellecchia

Grade 1 Lauren Gerstle

Grade 2 Shauna Mather

Grade 3 Brianna Stirling

Grade 4 Ryan Lorenzi

Grade 5 Gianna Labovitz

Grade 6 Jonathan Basciano

Grade 7 Angela Gerstle

Grade 8 Sarah Rzepczynski

Congratulations to these pious students!

Congratulations to

Father James R. De Grassa!

He was ordained a priest on Saturday, May 15^th. Father De Grassa taught 6^th grade for the

2005/2006 year at OLC School.

We wish him the best!!!

Happy Mother’s Day to all our Mom’s!!!!

Congratulations to our 3^rd Grade and CCD students for an outstanding First Holy Communion on Saturday. It was a beautiful occasion! Special thanks to Mrs. McLaughlin and Barbara Thaete and all involved with this wonderful day!

The Our Lady of Consolation Student/Faculty Hockey Game was another super success! Students, parents, and faculty had a wonderful time. Mr. Hoffman and Matt Keller each scored hat tricks with an assist from Mrs. T. (I think we have some players who may be able to help out the Flyers!)  Thanks to all who came out to support this event!

Dear Parent/Guardians,

Greetings and Happy May! As the summer season quickly approaches, please let me thank you for your fine commitment to OLC SCHOOL!!!

Some of the latest news includes:

• Pavement construction in front of the school is complete. Enough said!!!

· If interested in 2010/2011 PreK – K – 1^st Grades registration, please call the school office.

· Re-registration forms for the 2010-2011 School Year are now due. TY!

· Congrats to the 8^th Grade for two very fine performances of the “Living Stations”! The performances were reverent and showed great emotion!

• Third Trimester Progress reports will be issued this Friday. Remember if a student fails a subject as a final grade, he/she must attend summer school or receive 30 hours of tutoring.

• Thank you for all who made a paper donation to the school. It is much appreciated! If anyone can contribute, we are still in need. TY!
• 2010/2011 Home and School Officers Elections. (See attached flyer.)
• Thank You Cherrydale Fundraising Party for top sellers on May 6^th, at 2:30.

· Our Lady of Consolation Student/Faculty Hockey Game is this evening, Wednesday, April 28^th at 7:00 in the Church Hall. As the price of admission, we will be asking all student and adult spectators who attend for a $3.00 donation for our gym program. We all look forward to an exciting game for both students and faculty alike.

· First Holy Communion this Saturday at 10:00.

· OLC May Procession 7:00 PM on the 18^th.

• Student Designed OLC Calendar Cover For 2010/2011 School Year. The winning entry will be announced and will be used as the front cover of our 2010/2011 OLC School Calendar. Please send all entries to the school office.

• Scholastic OLC Book Fair Coming soon. (BOGO ~ Buy One get One Free!) (A good time to stock up on books for summer reading!)
• Congratulations also to Michelle McKenna and the 5^th grade for another fine Author’s Tea. Thank you to all the parents who took part. The room was packed!
• OLC School Highlight Video Night ~ May 25^th. (This video will be available at a later date for purchase).

Finally, May is a beautiful month to honor Mary and all mothers. Thank you Mary for watching over us and thank you mothers for the amazing job you do

every day for our children!

Happy Mother’s Day!

God ‘s love!

Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco

Principal

Second Trimester OLC HONORS/AWARDS

Congratulations to these excellent students!!!

PRINCIPAL’ S HONORS
Grade 8 Joseph Dembik, Brittney Thompson
Grade 7 Margaret Anwar
Grade 6 Justin Darmohray, Katherine Darmohray, Vincent Darmohray, Kayla Kelemen
Grade 5 Aidan Bauer, Nikolas Huff, Marylee Palumbo, Paige Stancavage
Grade 4 Nicholas Basciano, Devin Wiest

FIRST HONORS
Grade 8 Karlie Ethridge, Angela Homan, Nicole Neville, Jacqueline Paxson
Grade 7 Kaitlynn Hutchinson, Julia Matarazzo
Grade 6 Jonathan Basciano, Nichole Corcoran, Danielle Elliott, Brianna Hourmouzis, Samantha Stabler, Rebecca Sypherd
Grade 5 Gianna Labovitz, Benjamin Murray, Taylor Rosetti
Grade 4 William Gerstle, Kylie Griffin, Ryan Lorenzi, Charles Marone,  Justin Shaw, Kiara Velardo, Payton Whiting

SECOND HONORS
Grade 8 George Abbott, Aleena Bujanowski, Kylie Gibson,
Alyssa Huber, Lauren Mauro, Christa McLaughlin
Grade 7 Brandon Bolger, Janet Derbyshire, Angela Gerstle, Ryan Kelly, Carl Mishinski, Anotinette Palumbi, Daniel Sipps, Christian Wallace, Giana Weber, Jamie Whalen
Grade 6 Christopher Gillespie, Colleen Kelly, Gianna Marone, Rosemary Paxson
Grade 5 Sophia Gerstle, Andrew Spiller, Crystal Sullivan, Lacey Thompson

RELIGION MATH READING
Kerrianna McNamee Ryan Kelly Janet Derbyshire
Jonathan Basciano Gianna Marone Danielle Elliott
Marian Kostick Crystal Sullivan Gianna Labovitz
Justin DeVito Sydney Yohn Bianca Nardicchio
Robert Gerstle, Jacob Rodriguez Joseph Papaleo
Donovan Winston Cameron Davis Maureen McCauley
Francelie Arguelles Ryan Keller Brenna McQuoid

WRITING SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES
Julia Matarazzo Kelsey Janda Daniel Sipps
Nichole Corcoran Vincent Darmohray Christopher Gillespie
Benjamin Murray Andrew Spiller Joseph Gerstle
Kylie Griffin Julia Hogan Fred Palumbi
Danielle Sellecchia Madison Boyd Hannah Boyd

EFFORT
Grade 8 Anna Finegan, Sarah McCuen, Caitlin Roach
Grade 7 Kelsey Janda
Grade 5 Christian Huff, Marian Kostick, David Ruggiero
Grade 4 Nicholas Argentiero, Jenna Burns, Victoria Caldwell, Julia Hogan,  Angelo Matarazzo, Fred Palumbo, Holli Reiter
Grade 3 Lucas Argentiero, Kayla Finegan, John Nugent,Andrew Turner
Grade 2 Jacqueline Gerstle, Victoria Gerstle, Ashley Llwellyn, Marisa Stabler, Riley Yohn
Grade 1 Tristan Bratek, Gia DeVincentis, Kayla Elliott,
John Givens, Nicole Huff, Michael O’Leary, Satoria Sagorski

PERFECT ATTENDANCE
Grade 7 Janet Derbyshire, Ryan Kelly, Monica Mansi, Anthony Santoleri, Christian Wallace
Grade 4 Nicholas Argentiero, Jenna Burns, John Hosgood, Morgan Huff, Ryan Lorenzi, Charles Marone, Devin Wiest
Grade 3 Joseph Papleo
Grade 2 Glenn Altomari , Grade1 Tristan Bratek, Kayla Elliott, Nicholas Leone, Anthony Smith, Dylan Sypherd

BLUE RIBBON AWARD
Grade 7 Margaret Anwar, Christian Wallace
Grade 6 Justin Darmohray, Vincent Darmohray, Danielle
Elliott, Kayla Kelemen
Grade 4 William Gerstle, Charles Marone, Angelo Matarazzo,
Justin Shaw
Grade 3 Lucas Argentiero, Sarah Blaney, Kayla Finegan,
Robert Gerstle,Aaron Keller, John Nugent, Jacob Rodriguez
Grade 2 Madison Boyd, Cameron Davis, Halie DeNofa,
Jacqueline Gerstle,Victoria Gerstle, Ashley Llwellyn, Maureen McCauley,
Brenna Paxson, Gianna Sipps, Marisa Stabler, Randi Whalen, Mackenzie Wynne
Grade 1 Lauren Gerstle, Breanna Orosz, Abigail Petner,
Satoria Zagorski

A huge thank you to all who attended our very productive April 13^th, 2010

7:00 PM Parish Wide Meeting

in the Church Hall.

We had a great turnout!!!

Please call for

2010/2011 PreK – K – 1^st Grades Registration. TY!

We ask Parents/Guardians to drop off their children in the morning on Edmond Street. Please do so quickly to help expedite the car traffic. Please do not drop off in front of the school on Princeton Ave. This is now a traffic lane. You create a safety hazard when you do so. (Students may be dropped off along the lane next to the rectory.) Please drop off quickly. Please do not park on Princeton Ave and walk your children to the door. (If you want to park your car and walk your children, please do so on a side street.)

By following these guidelines smoother traffic flow and a

safer environment will result.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation!!!

God’s love,

Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco

We are proud to present our

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

March 2010

Friendly/Cheerful

Pre K Noel Rosetti

Kindergarten Ciara Knoneborg

Grade 1 Joseph Alshehali

Grade 2 Jason Janda

Grade 3 Rebecca Mansi

Grade 4 Jenna Burns

Grade 5 Benjamin Murray

Grade 6 Gianna Marone

Grade 7 Kerrianne McNamee

Grade 8 Sarah Mc Cuen

Congratulations to these great students!

Congrats to the 8^th Grade for two very fine performances of the “Living Stations”! The performances were reverent and showed great emotion!

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Greetings and Happy Spring! It’s finally time to put away the winter coats and boots and enjoy the beautiful new season. As we enter this special time, let me express my gratitude to all those who help make our school a special family!

Some of the latest happenings at our school:

· Friday, April 23^rd Faculty Retreat Day will be a make-up snow day. Students report for regular class schedule.

• 2010/2011 OLC Registration: 2010/2011 OLC Re-Registration Forms Will Be Due Friday April 23^rd. Forms will be sent out soon.
• Congrats to the 8^th Grade for a very fine performance of the “Living Stations” last night! It was performed with reverence and great emotion. Second performance this Wednesday at 9:00 AM. Come out and see it!
• 2010/2011 PreK – K – 1^st Grade Registration April 19^th - 20^th ~ 9:00 – 11:30
• Thank you for a great OLC Pizza Day!!!

• A big thank you to everyone who attended Forty Hours.
• Congratulations to Margaret McLaughlin and the 3^rd grade for an excellent First Penance!
• Third Trimester Progress reports will be issued on April 30^th. Remember if a student fails a subject as a final grade, he/she must attend summer school or receive 30 hours of tutoring.
• Important note: Teacher roll books are legal documents and may be subpoenaed as evidence in a court case. Any student who is absent or late needs to bring a note to school the day he/she returns. The note must include a reason why she/he was absent or late. (This is needed in addition to the phone call.) TY!

I thought I would share this with you. When kindergartener Gabrielle Dugan was asked by her teacher, Mrs. Donatelli what the Annunciation of Mary meant (We celebrated the Annunciation of Mary last week.) Gabby told her

“It was when the nuns were announcing a party”

Happy Easter everyone!!!

Peace be with you!

Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco

Principal

OLC Italian Language Course

We had a fantastic final class on Wednesday. The Italian language class performed a play (all in Italian) for parents/guardians, relatives, and friends. There was a graduation ceremony with diplomas and pins distributed. We concluded with a graduation party with pizza and homemade Italian culinary delights. A good time was had by ALL!

Thank you for a great OLC Pizza Day!!!

We are proud to present our

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

February 2010

“Peaceful”

PreK Ryan Petner

Kindergarten Brandan James

Grade 1 Michael O’Leary

Grade 2 Brenna Paxson

Grade 3 Robert Gerstle

Grade 4 William Gerstle

Grade 5 Marian Kostick

Grade 6 Katherine Darmohray

Grade 7 Kaitlynn Hutchinson

Grade 8 Karlie Ethridge

Congratulations to these extraordinary students!

PAPER DRIVE !!

Tired of all of the paper clutter around the house or in the home office? Want to help OLC? We have the perfect solution for your papers – recycle them!

Gather all of your magazines, newspapers and catalogs, folders, TV guides, junk mail, weekly circulars, envelopes, construction paper, old calendars, paper back books and spiral notebooks (you don’t even have to take the spiral ring off of the notebook – it will be discarded during the recycling process!)

Help us raise money and clean out your unwanted papers!

Thank you for using our recycling bin!

“Bus Pick Up Schedule for OLC Opening 2 Hours Late Policy”

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Greetings! I just received this new information on busing for a two hour delay opening.

Atlantic Express bus riders should wait at their pickup stops 90 minutes from their regularly scheduled assigned time. (See schedule on back of this paper.)

(The previous policy asked students to wait at their pick-up stops 120 minutes from their regularly scheduled assigned time.)

“OLC Opening 2 Hours Late Policy”

· Our Lady of Consolation will open two hours late if the announcement is made that “all Parochial Schools in Philadelphia are opening two hours late”. (KYW has a web site that you can access through a link on our school website at www.olcphila.org.) Please check the KYW link on the school web site for details. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL.

· School doors will open at 9:45 AM. Morning announcements and teaching will begin at 10:00 AM.

· Do not send your children to OLC School before 9:45 on a two hour delay schedule. Adult supervision will begin at 9:45 AM. It cannot be guaranteed before that time; therefore, the school cannot be held accountable before 9:45 AM.

· Early Morning Cares is cancelled on a two hour opening late schedule.

· Atlantic Express bus riders should wait at their pickup stops 90 minutes from their regularly scheduled assigned time.

· In the event that an announcement is made that bus transportation is cancelled, students are responsible for transportation to and from school.

Think spring!

God’s love!

Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco

Principal

Yellow Bus Transportation Schedule for a Delayed Opening

Normal Pick Up Time	Delayed Opening Pick Up Time
7:10	8:40
7:15	8:45
7:20	8:50
7:25	8:55
7:30	9:00
7:35	9:05
7:40	9:10
7:45	9:15
7:50	9:20
7:55	9:25
8:00	9:30
8:05	9:35
8:10	9:40
8:15	9:45
8:20	9:50
8:25	9:55
8:30	10:00
8:35	10:10
8:40	10:15
8:45	10:20
8:50	10:25
8:55	10:30
9:00	10:35

EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING

Parents must listen to KYW in order to know when or if Our Lady of Consolation School will be closed, or closing early due to inclement weather or other emergency. Our Lady of Consolation will be closed if the announcement is made that “all public and parochial schools in Philadelphia are closed”. (KYW also has a web site that you can access.) Please click on the “KYW School Closing” button that is attached to our school website.) (www.olcphila.org)

When it becomes necessary to close the school for an emergency during the school day, your child will be expected to follow THE SCHOOL CLOSING PLAN YOU HAVE FILED WITH YOUR CHILD’S HOMEROOM TEACHER. Please listen to KYW for the announced closing time. Our Lady of Consolation School will close at that announced time. If the announced closing time occurs during the Lunch Period, students who normally go home for lunch will be asked to stay home for the day. Parents/Guardians should not pick up students before the announced closing time. This helps prevent further disruptions for the children. Please inform your child where he/she is to go in an Emergency Dismissal. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL OR RECTORY. (Excessive calls jam our phone lines.) Please check the “Special Announcements” page of the school web site for details. Thank you!!!!

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“OLC Opening 2 Hours Late Policy”

· Our Lady of Consolation will open two hours late if the announcement is made that “all Parochial Schools in Philadelphia are opening two hours late”. (KYW has a web site that you can access through a link on our school website at www.olcphila.org.) Please check the “ KYW link on the school web site for details. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL.

· School doors will open at 9:45 AM. Morning announcements and teaching will begin at 10:00 AM.

· Do not send your children to OLC School before 9:45 on a two hour delay schedule. Adult supervision will begin at 9:45 AM. It cannot be guaranteed before that time; therefore, the school cannot be held accountable before 9:45 AM.

· Early Morning Cares is cancelled on a two hour opening late schedule.

· Atlantic Express bus riders should wait at their pickup stops 90 minutes from their regularly scheduled assigned time.

· In the event that an announcement is made that bus transportation is cancelled, students are responsible for transportation to and from school.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Greetings and Happy March! As this historic winter season slowly comes to a close, let us thank God for His warm love and the promise of spring!

Here are the latest happenings at our school:

· Important Announcement: As part of our snow make-up day plan the March Faculty Meeting will be held after school. Students are to report to school on March 12^th for a normal schedule day.

· Thanks to all for a tremendous Catholic Schools Week celebration. Highlights will be part of our 2009/2010 school year video that will be shown in May.

· Registration reminder ~ It is very important to register your children this month for the 2010/2011 School Year. This guarantees you a place for your child. Thank you!

· I have sent home in the Communication Envelope several Home Link Prayer Services. Do you find them useful? Let me know what you think.

· Second Trimester Report Cards distributed on Friday, March 19^th.

· Make Up Time for Missed OLC Italian Language Class on Wednesday, 2/10/10 will be today 3:00 – 5:00 PM. Gratzi!

· Thanks also to all for a fantastic 2010 Academic Expo! We had a huge turnout, the grade presentations were amazing, and it was my pleasure to recognize all those who contribute to our fine school community. There is definitely a beautiful spirit of love and caring at OLC!!!

· Saint Valentine’s Day Dance is rescheduled for a new date in late March.

· Many thanks to Jeannine Gerstle, Vicky Milligan, and Charles Tizol who came to our school for Career Day! Special thanks to Robert R. Behn, Project Manager for the construction development, who gave a presentation to several grades. He told me our students are “very respectful and polite”!!!

· We had a great Pizza Lunch. We raised monies for Haiti and the children enjoyed the event! A kindergarten student told me “It was the best pizza party, ever!” It was such a success we are establishing a pizza lunch day once a month. (See attached March calendar.)

· A big thank you goes to Mr. Whalen for donating his time and materials for the installation of the electrical connections for our new Smartboards and projectors in the 3^rd and 6^th grades! They are up and running!!!

· First Penance 3^rd Grade was scheduled Tuesday, March 23^rd moved to Monday, March 22^nd.

· Confessions scheduled for Thursday, March 11^th moved to Thursday, March 18^th

· Blocs scholarship letter sent home today. (See attached)

· 2009 Connelly scholarship application packets were distributed to the 8^th grade on Tuesday. Application returns are due Friday, March 5^th.

· Terra Nova Testing this month: Grades K – 1- 2 -3 – 4 –5 - 6 -7.

· 40 Hours begins this Sunday. (See attached paper.)

· 5^th Grade Fifth Annual Author’s Tea on the 30^th. (9:00 AM)

· Spring uniform option begins Monday, 3/29/10 (Hopefully no more snow!)

· Living Stations on Tuesday, March 30^th at 7:00 PM.

· Happy Saint Patrick and Saint Joseph Days!

May your Lenten journey be filled with spirit of peace and love for the Lord!!!

God’s Blessings and Peace!

Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco

Principal

We are proud to present our

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

January 2010

“School Spirit”

PreK Conner Tizol

Kindergarten Austin Tizol

Grade 1 Hannah Boyd

Grade 2 Cameron Davis

Grade 3 John Nugent

Grade 4 Charles Marone

Grade 5 Nadine Simet-Hindman

Grade 6 Tara Keller

Grade 7 Janet Derbyshire

Grade 8 Christa McLaughlin

Congratulations to these energetic students!

On Friday, February 5^th, we concluded our celebration of Catholic Schools Week 2010 with special recognition of the teachers, staff, volunteers, and administrators who work hard every day to make our school produce “Dividends for Life”. The pastor, principal, teachers, staff, and students thank all of the parents, families, parishioners, friends, and volunteers who help make our school and parish a special “family”!

Thanks also to all for a fantastic 2010 Academic Expo! We had a huge turnout, the grade presentations were amazing, and it was my pleasure to recognize all those who contribute to our fine school community. There is definitely a beautiful spirit of love and caring at OLC!!!

The Faculty and Staff

Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco ~ Principal

At this time we are proud to announce publicly for the first time our new mission statement:

OLC School:

Knowing Christ, Teaching Christ,

Becoming Christ”.

Thank you to everyone who took part in our special Catholic Schools Week Mass,came to the Open House, and brought treats!!!

Thanks goes to Jeannine Gerstle, Vicky Milligan, and Charles Tizol who came to our school for Career Day!

Special thanks to Robert R. Behn Project Manager for the construction development, who gave a presentation to several grades. He told me our students are “very respectful and polite”!!!

We had a great Pizza Lunch. We raised monies for Haiti and the children enjoyed the event! A kindergarten student told me “It was the best pizza party, ever!”

A big thank you goes to Mr. Whalen for donating his time and materials for the installation of the electrical connections for our new Smartboards and projectors in the 3^rd and 6^th grades! They are up and running!!!

“Catholic Schools Week 2010”

Catholic Schools:

“Dividends for Life”

We especially honor the following faculty members celebrating special milestones in Catholic Education:

ROSEMARIE TEMPRANO “Mrs. T” (School Secretary) – 25 years at OLC!!!

BARBARA SHARP (Eighth Grade) 20 years in Catholic Education - 15 years at OLC!

MICHELLE MCKENNA (Fifth Grade) 5 years at OLC!

STEPHEN D. DICICCO (Principal) 5 years at OLC – 33 years in Catholic Education!

Congratulations to these

superb staff members!!!

Congratulations To Our 2010

Principals For The Day!

PRE-K ~ Katherine Vishio

Kindergarten ~ Harley Berry

First Grade ~ Francelie Arguelles

Second Grade ~ Mackenzie Wynne

Third Grade ~ Rebecca Mansi

Fourth Grade ~ Payton Whiting

Fifth Grade ~ Mary Lee Palumbo

Sixth Grade ~ Katherine Darmohray/Brianna Hourmouzis

Seventh Grade ~ Anthony Santoleri

Eighth Grade ~ George Abbott

THE 2010 OLC

ACADEMIC EXPO

(Our 5^th Year!)

Thursday, February 4^th, 2010

6:00 – 8:00 PM

Our Lady of Consolation

Church Hall

6:00 – 7:00 Come see displays in Religion, ILA, Math, Science, Social Studies.

7:00 General Meeting:

Immediately Following Will Be Presentations By Students Of Every Grade

We will also honor our staff members celebrating a milestone year!!!

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Greetings and Happy February! As we begin the second half of our school year (already!) I would like to thank all who have made this year so enjoyable so far. Working together, students, parents, and teachers, we can accomplish anything! At this time we are proud to announce our new mission statement: OLC School: Knowing Christ, Teaching Christ, Becoming Christ”. (I just ordered a bumper sticker with our new mission statement on it for every OLC student!)

There are plenty of important happenings for the month of February. Some of the latest OLC school news includes the following:

· This month we celebrate Catholic Schools Week. January 31^st Sunday: “Catholic Schools: “Dividends for Life” 11:00 School Mass ~ All students, parents, and staff are encouraged to attend this Liturgy. New this year: Open House at OLC School 12:00 – 1:00 We invite everyone to come visit our wonderful school! If anyone can bring treats to school, it would be much appreciated! Smartboards displayed in Kindergarten, 3^rd Grade and 6^th Grade classrooms. OLC School Family Banner exhibited in Church. February 1^{st h} Monday: “Catholic Schools: “Dividends for Life” Volunteer Appreciation Day ~ We thank all our volunteers for their great service!!! Grades 2 – 3 students will sing for seniors. February 2^nd Tuesday: “Catholic Schools: “Dividends for Life” Career Day ~ Volunteers may come to school to speak about their professions and share their experiences. (See attached sign-up sheet.) Robert R. Behn Project Manager for the construction development is scheduled to speak to our children. February 3^rd Wednesday: “Catholic Schools: “Dividends for Life” Student Appreciation Day ~ We honor our marvelous students! ~ Help Haiti Day. Option: gym uniforms may be worn or clothes with Haitian colors. (Red/Blue) Students are asked to bring in much needed toiletries to be sent to Haiti. ~ Students can pay $1.00 for pizza (Originals) Profits will go to Haiti relief. Orders will be taken in advance. ~ Principals for the Day activities ~ Free pretzel for every student. ~ OLC Italian Language class begins. February 4^th Thursday: “Catholic Schools: “Dividends For Life” Faculty Appreciation Day We honor our tremendous teachers! “Teacher Swap” in the afternoon. (Teachers will teach different grades.) ~ Lunch provided by OLC Home & School. ~ Fifth Annual OLC Academic Expo 7:00 in Church hall. (Doors open at 6:00 for student displays.) ~ Carnival of Prizes winners announced. February 5^th Friday: “Catholic Schools: “Dividends For Life” Administration Appreciation Day ~ We appreciate all that our pastor, Rev. Dennis J. Carbonaro does for us!!! School Mass at 9:00. 12:00 Dismissal.

· Congratulations to our 2010 Principals for the day!

· We just installed two more Smartboards with projectors! We still have three more to go. If anyone knows qualified persons who can install this type of technology, please contact the school office. TY!

· OLC Italian Language Course (Grades 3 – 8) Our Lady of Consolation Catholic School is very pleased to announce we are offering an Italian Language Course. Instruction will be basic Italian.

· Congratulations to Angela Homan and Brittney M. Thompson for winning academic scholarships to Saint Hubert’s High school. Saint Hubert’s President, Sister Mary Smith IHM, praised them for their fine academic performances. She also applauded our teachers for helping to make this possible.

· Hats off to Joseph J. Dembik. He won a four year academic scholarship to Roman Catholic High school!

· First Penance 3^rd Grade was scheduled Tuesday, March 23^rd moved to Monday, March 22^nd. Confessions scheduled for Thursday, March 11^th moved to Thursday, March 18^th

· First Annual OLC “A Taste of Philly” Many thanks to all who attended our first annual OLC “A Taste of Philly”. We had good companions, great food, cool music, and lively spirits! Special thanks to the OLC Home and School Board, volunteers, and vendors who made the evening possible. Thanks also to all those who offered technical assistance for the Eagle’s game! (We couldn’t do anything about the final score!) We plan to offer this event again next year later in January.

Finally, this month is special because we celebrate two important days. The first on the 14^th is Saint Valentine’s Day, a beautiful day to remember all the loved ones in our lives. The second is Ash Wednesday on the 17^th. This day begins the Lenten Season and reminds us that a greater life awaits us with our Lord in Heaven. May the messages of these days bring you and your families joy and peace!

God’s Love!

Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco

Principal

OLC School:

Knowing Christ, Teaching Christ, Becoming Christ”.

CELEBRATE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS 2010!!!

1/20/10

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Greetings! Here are the activities planned for our celebration of Catholic Schools Week 2010. At this time we are proud to announce publicly for the first time our new mission statement: OLC School: Knowing Christ, Teaching Christ, Becoming Christ”.

January 31^st Sunday: “Catholic Schools: “Dividends for Life” 11:00 School Mass ~ All students, parents, and staff are encouraged to attend this Liturgy. New this year: Open House at OLC School 12:00 – 1:00 We invite everyone to come visit our wonderful school! If anyone can bring treats to school, it would be much appreciated! Smartboards displayed in Kindergarten, 3^rd Grade and 6^th Grade classrooms. OLC School Family Banner exhibited in Church.

February 1^{st h} Monday: “Catholic Schools: “Dividends for Life”

Volunteer Appreciation Day ~ We thank all our volunteers for their great service!!! Grades 2 – 3 students will sing for seniors.

February 2^nd Tuesday: “Catholic Schools: “Dividends for Life”

Career Day ~ Volunteers may come to school to speak about their professions and share their experiences. (See attached sign-up sheet.) Robert R. Behn Project Manager for the construction development is scheduled to speak to our children.

February 3^rd Wednesday: “Catholic Schools: “Dividends for Life”

Student Appreciation Day ~ We honor our marvelous students! ~ Help Haiti Day. Option: gym uniforms may be worn or clothes with Haitian colors. (Red/Blue) Students are asked to bring in much needed toiletries to be sent to Haiti. ~ Students can pay $1.00 for pizza (Originals) Profits will go to Haiti relief. Orders will be taken in advance. ~ Principals for the Day activities ~ Free pretzel for every student. ~ OLC Italian Language class begins.

February 4^th Thursday: “Catholic Schools: “Dividends For Life”

Faculty Appreciation Day We honor our tremendous teachers! “Teacher Swap” in the afternoon. (Teachers will teach different grades.) ~ Lunch provided by OLC Home & School. ~ Fifth Annual OLC Academic Expo 7:00 in Church hall. (Doors open at 6:00 for student displays.) ~ Carnival of Prizes winners announced. We also especially honor the following faculty members celebrating special milestones in Catholic Education: ROSEMARIE TEMPRANO “Mrs. T” (School Secretary) – 25 years at OLC!!! BARBARA SHARP (Eighth Grade) 20 years in Catholic education - 15 years at OLC! MICHELLE MCKENNA (Fifth Grade) 5 years at OLC! STEPHEN D. DICICCO (Principal) 5 years at OLC – 33 years Catholic Education!

February 5^th Friday: “Catholic Schools: “Dividends For Life” Administration Appreciation Day ~ We appreciate all that our pastor, Rev. Dennis J. Carbonaro does for us!!! School Mass at 9:00. 12:00 Dismissal.

Now here is where we again need your help. We are requesting items for the annual OLC Carnival of Prizes. Anything you can donate would be greatly valued. (We also need baskets!) Baskets will be constructed and the children will then have the opportunity to buy chances. (.25 or 5 for $1.00.) Last year we made over 90 baskets for the children!

The children really love this event. Donations should be in school by 1/27/10 so we have time to assemble the baskets. The drawings will be held on February 4^th.

We want to make this Catholic Schools Week the best ever!

Many Thanks For Your Outstanding Support Of Our

Lady of Consolation Catholic School! We Truly Appreciate It!

The Faculty and Staff

Mr. Stephen D. DiCicco ~ Principal

First Annual OLC “A Taste of Philly”

Many thanks to all who attended our first annual OLC “A Taste of Philly”. We had good companions, great food, cool music, and lively spirits! Special thanks to the OLC Home and School Board, volunteers, and vendors who made the evening possible. Thanks also to all those who offered technical assistance for the Eagle’s game! (We couldn’t do anything about the final score!) We plan to offer this event again next year later in January.

God’s love!

Morning Arrival Reminders

Please keep in mind these morning drop off rules:

· Whenever possible, please drop off students along side streets.

· If you choose to drop off along Princeton Ave, please do so after the extended curb. (Not in front of the school or traffic lanes.)

· Please do not get out of the car or park your car along Princeton Ave. (This area is zoned “no stopping”.) This blocks the flow of traffic and creates dangerous situations. If you need to walk your child to the school entrance, please park your car on the surrounding side streets.

· Do not block any driveways, school entrances, or loading areas.

· Please remind your children to cross only at the corners and to obey the crossing guards.

Thank you!

We are proud to present our

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

December 2010

“Generous”

PreK Noah Boyd

Kindergarten Jessa Del Percio

Grade 1 Dylan Sypherd

Grade 2 Ashley Llwellyn

Grade 3 Victoria Monaghy

Grade 4 Sydney Yohn

Grade 5 Lacey Thompson

Grade 6 Christopher Gillespie

Grade 7 Gianna Weber

Grade 8 Aleena Bujanowski

Congratulations to these charitable students!