WEEKLY UPDATES
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Charity: Maria Chavez
Fortitude: Evie Burnett
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Please see the attached letter from the Chairman of the Board, Kevin McAdam, inviting all parents to meet the two headmaster finalists.
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We have our final round of house dinners! Please see details below.
House Athanasius and House Ambrose:
WHERE: Cotter Home (5308 W. Burgundy Pl. Littleton, CO 80123).
WHEN: Friday, February 28th from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
House Augustine and House Chrysostom:
WHERE: Gutierrez Home (2482 W. Dry Creek Ct. Littleton, CO 80120).
WHEN: Friday, February 28th from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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For G.K. Chesterton, virtuous living was a blazing adventure! Beginning Ash Wednesday, The Society of G.K. Chesterton is offering a free opportunity to receive a daily email exploring the adventure of the virtues containing: - A quotation from Chesterton for inspiration; - A reflection on the quote for preparation; - A Scripture verse for meditation. To receive this special series, sign up today!
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It is a custom of the Church to do different Gregorian Chant settings of the ordinary of the Mass during different liturgical seasons. Due to this, we will be singing a different Kyrie during the season of Lent at Mass at OLV. Since the Sanctus and Agnus Dei chants we already do are customary for Lent, we will continue to do the same chants for them. A picture of the Kyrie is attached here, and you can listen to a recording of the chant at this link: https://youtu.be/0zTkMUYGxJQ
Ash Wednesday is one of the days in which we will be elevating the liturgy. We will sing the new Kyrie, but the normal Sanctus and Agnus Dei as explained above. We will be singing the Entrance, Offertory, and Communion antiphons in Latin. English translations will be available at the door.
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The Spirit Store is officially open with NEW GEAR for the Spring 2025 ordering period!
This is the final order opportunity before the end of the school year - ONE WEEK ONLY!
Please place your orders by March 7th and orders will be delivered the week of April 1st.
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We’re excited to announce the Yearbook Cover Contest, and we want ALL students to join the fun! Whether you’re an artist or just love to get creative, this is your chance to design a front and back cover that represents our amazing school community. Everyone's contributions are welcome, and you don’t need to be a pro to participate. Your design will be featured in this year’s yearbook, making it a memorable keepsake for you and your classmates. So grab some paper and get to work! We can’t wait to see what you create!
Guidelines:
Must adequately reflect the OLV spirit and capture the theme of this year’s yearbook (Jubilee)
Must stay within the branding guidelines for Chesterton Academy
Must be submitted to Miss Stefanick via pdf or physical copy
Must be able to fit within 8.5”x11”
Must be turned in by Friday, March 28th!
Prize:
Although there can only be one picture on the cover of the yearbook, we do want to honor everyone who participated. Every submission will be placed in the honorable mention pages in the back of the book.
Ticket prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd places (6, 4, 2 Tickets given)
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The Classical Learning Test is a college entrance exam accepted at hundreds of colleges across the United States as an alternative to the SAT® and ACT®. At OLV, we also use it as an assessment test to measure how our students are performing academically. Each year, the CLT recognizes top performers across the U.S. Distinguished Scholars are those who earn the top score at their school; Regional Scholars are those who score in the top 5% in their respective region; and National Award Recipients are the top 50 high school sophomores across the U.S. National Award Recipients are also awarded a $2,500 scholarship to use at any CLT Partner College to help cover the cost of tuition and room and board. Students are automatically considered for these awards simply by taking the exam.
OLV freshmen and sophomores will take the CLT 10 on April 15, and the juniors on April 10. The tests are given in paper format. Any student wishing to brush up on any skills to better prepare can see Dr. Wilderman or go to cltexam.com for practice exams.
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We are hosting three exciting events this spring that you will not want to miss! Invite your friends and family to experience these unique, world-class opportunities. See additional information in the graphics below. We encourage you to RSVP for planning purposes; thanks be to God many of our events have filled up the auditorium lately!
Mass with Floriani | February 28 (1:00 - 3:00 pm) - see details here
Dale Ahlquist Presentation | March 7 (7:00 - 9:00 pm) - see details here
Evening of Fine Arts Benefit | March 21 - see details here
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When: Friday, March 21, 2025 (5:30 VIP cocktail hour, 6:15 student call time, 7:00 all parent admission)
Is this a Fundraiser or a Friendraiser? It’s BOTH! As in past years, all parents will want to come to view their children’s talent. They can also use this opportunity to grow our community, widely inviting friends, future OLV parents, and extended family to come experience the beauty of Chesterton exemplified by our Fine Arts programming, while benefitting OLV’s future.
VIP Cocktail Hour Tickets: The evening will start at 5:30 p.m. with VIP access for ticket-holders to a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres hour with our Art Teacher Ms. Dam and the Executive Director, along with exclusive, uncrowded, sneak peeks at the student art show with the opportunity to select art pieces which, for a donation to OLV, will be professionally digitized and elegantly framed for your home or office, and delivered to your student a few weeks after the evening. NOTE: All student art will stay with the school that evening and will be sent home once it is digitized. Finally, ticket holders get priority seating during the chorale performance. Like last year, we will offer a 6-pack ticket package (for adults only) at a reduced price, to encourage you to bring friends along for a fun evening out!
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New Students: Continue to Encourage Your Friends to Join OLV!
We have sent out the first round of admissions acceptances to 37 freshmen families. We have more freshmen families and transfer student families who are still in the application and interview process. We look forward to welcoming these families and expanding our joyful Catholic education. We will continue to accept applications until the class enrollment limit is reached for each grade.
If you know of families who may be interested in OLV, please see the information below and pass along to them. Please join us for upcoming admissions events to encounter our joyfully Catholic high school. Prospective parents are required to attend either an Open House or Prospective Parents Coffee and students are required to come for a Shadow Day.
Check out our Admissions page and read more about these events!Upcoming Admissions Events:
March 11: Shadow Day (4 spots available)
March 27: Shadow Day (4 spots available)
April 9: Open House (8:15 - 10:15 am with Mass at 7:30 am)
May 2: Middle School Formation Friday for 7th Graders (1:00 - 3:00 pm)
UPCOMING FORMATION FRIDAYS
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Please join us to experience Mass and the timeless beauty of Gregorian Chant with Floriani, a men’s sacred music vocal ensemble.
Floriani sings at 1:00 pm followed by Mass at 2:00 pm.
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Men: Outdoor Survival Skills Day - This day will include fire and shelter building, orienteering, and knot tying. Students will compete in groups to see who would survive longest in the wilderness.
Women: Women’s Lenten Reflection
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