| Thurs. 06/12
Free Dress
8:15 a.m. 4th Quarter Honor Roll Assembly in the Church
Spelling Bee & Dance Party
11:00 a.m. Pre-K4 Graduation in Church / No Aftercare for Pre-K4
EARLY DISMISSAL 12:15 P.M. FOR GRADES K-7TH
AFTERCARE OPEN UNTIL 3:00 P.M.
Fri. 06/13
8:15 a.m. School Mass, Kindergarten Graduation, and Awards Ceremony - Free Dress (Sunday Best)
School will be dismissed for the summer directly from the Church
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
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*CONFIRMED 2025-26 SCHOOL CALENDAR DATES*
The 2025-26 school dates below have been approved by the Archdiocese of Washington:
First Day of School:
August 26, 2024
Thanksgiving Break: classes end at 12:15 p.m. dismissal November 25th; classes resume December 2nd
Christmas Break: classes end at 12:15 p.m. on December 19th; classes resume January 5th
Easter Break: classes end 12:15 p.m. on April 1st; classes resume April 13th
Last Day of School: June 12, 2026
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ATTENTION PLEASE!!!
LOST & FOUND
Our Lost & Found is overflowing!!
Lost & Found items will be placed outside by the small playground; please take a quick look, you might find something you didn't realize was missing (lunchbags, coats, hats, waterbottles, sweaters, etc)!
There are a lot of OLV sweatshirts that have been left unclaimed. Please feel free to grab a few for next year; it's always nice to have extras.
Any items remaining will be donated to charity.
Thank you.
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SUMMER HELP AVAILABLE:
Math Tutoring:
Tully Hochhausler
Email: tmhochh@gmail.com
Text: 202-420-9421
Kindergarten Ready Skills & Basic Reading Tutoring:
Bridget Glueck
Email: bridget.glueck@gmail.com
Francesca Moore
Email: mfgm00@gmail.com
K-6th Grade All Subjects Tutoring:
Alejandra Leonzo
Email: leonzoale04@gmail.com
Childcare:
Olha Pashchenko
Email: gusarova.olga@gmail.com
Text: 202-536-9687
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| On Friday, we will bid farewell to another wonderful school year. We are very grateful for our community's dedication and outstanding accomplishments. Together, we have navigated challenges and celebrated excellence with our shared commitment to growth, partnership, and our OLV community.
Summer, a season of rest and rejuvenation, eagerly awaits us. It's a precious time to unwind, enjoy loved ones, and the beauty of God’s creation, offering a much needed pause before the new school year.
This is the final newsletter for the 2024-2025 school year. It contains many reminders and important updates for the summer and next year. Please take some time to review it carefully and note relevant information.
At the beginning of August, we will send information regarding the first week of school and any other updates for 2025-2026.
Happy Summer!
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| CORRECTION: CALENDAR 2025-2026
Please note there is a correction to the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
There will be no school for students on Thursday, April 2, 2026, for faculty and staff professional development. A revised copy of the calendar can be found HERE and under "QUICK LINKS".
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| CELEBRATING ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH - MAY 2025
During the month of May, OLV commemorated Asian American Pacific Islander Month, an annual celebration honoring the significant achievements and contributions to the United States and the world. Through a series of events and educational initiatives, OLV actively celebrated the rich traditions and contributions within our Catholic community.
Below are some examples of what our students did during this period:
PK3 shared a story about a park bench in Japan and enjoyed the Korean re-telling of Cinderella.
Our K students read a story to learn about honesty from China called The Empty Pot.
Our 1st Graders made carp streamers, which are a symbol of Children's Day in Japan. Colorful windsocks shaped like carp are traditionally flown outside Japanese homes and schools in May to wish children strength, health and success.
Our Middle School students explored the routes of the Silk Road with interactive maps.
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| ANNUAL FUND DONOR THANK YOU
Thank you very much to everyone who has supported OLV
through our Annual Fund, now concluding its eighth year!
Please CLICK HERE for the full list of donors who we thank from the bottom of our OLV heart!
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| USED UNIFORM DONATIONS
Thank you to everyone who has kindly donated uniforms.
Unfortunately we can no longer accept any additional donations due to a lack of storage space.
Please do not leave uniform donations in the vestibule or front office until we conduct a full inventory.
If we determine that there is a need for any particular uniform pieces and/or sizes, we will email with details.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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| This week's article talks about -
ALSO...
Below is a link from Early Stages that highlights the importance of reading at a young age.
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| Pre-K4 & KINDERGARTEN: END OF YEAR
SCHEDULE
Pre-K4: Thursday, June 12th: Graduation at 11:00 a.m in Church. Last day of school for Pre-K4. No Aftercare for Pre-K4.
Kindergarten: Friday, June 13th: Graduation at 8:15 a.m.
school Mass. This is also the last day of school for Grades K-7th for the 2024-25 school year.
Families and students of PK3 and Pre-K4 are welcome to join Grades K through 7th on their final day of school on Friday, June 13th for 8:15 a.m. school Mass, Kindergarten graduation, and Awards Ceremony.
School will be dismissed for the summer immediately following Mass directly from the church.
Graduation Dress Code: Sunday Best for Mass
All students MUST have adult supervision.
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| IMPORTANT - HEALTH REMINDERS / STUDENT MEDICATIONS
To ensure a healthy start to the 2025-2026 school year, it is important to verify that all students have complete and up-to-date immunizations in accordance with the ADW immunization policy. It is the policy of the ADW that all students attending schools in the archdiocese must be fully immunized in accordance with the immunization requirements against contagious diseases published by the local department of health.
Please remember that all student medications should be taken home at the end of the current school year.
For the upcoming school year, new medications will require
updated forms.
* * If your child has medication in the school office, please be sure to collect it from Ms. Leonzo by tomorrow, Thursday, June 12th, before 4:00 p.m. **
Any medications left in the office will be disposed of by Friday, June 13th.
A parent must come to collect the medications as they cannot be sent home with students. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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| UPCOMING HALF-DAYS & AFTERCARE:
THURSDAY, JUNE 12TH
Tomorro, Thursday, June 12th is a 12:15 p.m. dismissal for students in Grades K-7th. (NO AFTERCARE FOR PRE-K4)
Aftercare will close at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 12th.
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| OLV CYO FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION
School will soon be out for summer, but fall will quickly be here. Do not miss out on our amazing CYO Fall Soccer and Cross-Country teams. Registration is open to OLV Parish and School families. All of our sports focus on teamwork, 100% effort and having fun. Please see the information below to register.
Students can participate in both sports. We encourage you to register by the early registration time so that we can organize teams and coaches.
FALL SOCCER - Teams are offered for boys and girls at the U10, U12, and U14 levels. We will also offer a U8 Co-Ed team if we get enough interest. We are also looking for coaches to help coach this team. Typically, one practice will be held on Fridays with games on the weekends. Early registration fee, by July 30th, is $160. Registration after July 30th is $185.
CROSS COUNTRY - Open to boys and girls from K to 8th. Typically, one practice on Wednesdays with meets on Sundays. Registration fee is $100.
Go Blue Hawks!
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| OLV CYO COACHING INTEREST FORM
The 2024-2025 school year was an amazing CYO season for all of our teams. We had over 330 student participants between Soccer, Cross-Country, Basketball, and Track & Field.
Please fill out the form below by June 30th noting your area of coaching interest.
We look to have at least 2 assistant coaches for each team. You do not need to have any background in the sport to help. We also need volunteers for other CYO activities, like the Spaghetti Dinner and assistance with uniforms.
All coaches and volunteers must be Virtus compliant.
Thank you for your help and Go Blue Hawks!
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| STONE PHOTOGRAPHY: FIRST COMMUNION, CONFIRMATION, AND 8TH GRADE GARDUATION
Photos are now online for view and purchase.
Password: olv2025
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| INFORMATION ABOUT SUMMER WORK - RISING STUDENTS 1ST THROUGH 8TH
Students returning to OLV next year have or will receive their summer language arts and math assignments from their teachers.
This information is also posted on the OLV website for your convenience.
Completed summer work is to be returned on the first day of school and will be included as part of students' first
quarter math and reading grades.
Also, below please find the Student Supply List for the 2025-2026 SY.
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| FACULTY UPDATES 2025-2026
Ms. Pearl Hughes has accepted a teaching position at Yoyogi International School in Tokyo, Japan for next fall. Ms. Marcela Escoto has accepted the position of First Grade teacher. Ms. Escoto graduated from Our Lady of Victory and St. John's College High School. After initially pursuing a degree in Nursing at the University of Alabama, Ms. Escoto recognized her gifts in educating young children and decided to transition to an education degree. Ms. Escoto has experience as an ABA therapist working with students with Autism and previously worked as a lead teacher at both St. Alban's Early Childhood Center and Georgetown Day School. Since returning to work at Our Lady of Victory, Ms. Escoto has completed her teaching certification under the mentorship of Ms. Bosma. She is thrilled to assume the responsibility of First Grade teacher at the place that sparked her first love of learning!
Mrs. Jill Kalinski will retire from OLV at the end of the school year to spend more time with her family and enjoy the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, where she now lives. Mrs. Virginia Balestrieri has accepted the position of middle school language arts teacher. Mrs. Balestrieri is well known to our community as her son graduated from OLV in 2021. Mrs. Balestrieri has served as a reliable substitute teacher for us over the past few years. She graduated from Duke University Law School and worked as an attorney in the area and as a senior attorney for Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP. "Mrs. B." feels called to the vocation of teaching in a Catholic school, and she looks forward to teaching our middle school students how to write, preparing them for successful high school and college careers.
Ms. Hughes and Mrs. Kaliniski will both be missed, and we wish them all the best for their future endeavors. We are very grateful for their years of service to the OLV community!
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| MESSAGE FROM THE PALISADES LIBRARY - SUMMER READING PROGRAM AT DCPL
Join the DC Library this summer as we Discover Summer together, from June 1-August 31. When you sign up, you'll get a voucher for 2 tickets to a National's Game, and when you complete the program, you'll get a voucher for 2 tickets to DC United (soccer!) plus a coupon to Nando's for chicken and a side. Please join us! Come to your local branch to sign up, starting June 1! All ages!
Reading is the healthiest thing you can do! Join DC Library this summer as we Discover Summer together, from June 1-August 31. When you sign up, you'll get a voucher for 2 tickets to a National's Game, and when you complete, you'll get a voucher for 2 tickets to DC United (soccer!) plus a coupon to Nando's for chicken and a side. Please join us! Come to your local branch to sign up, starting June 1! All ages!
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| END OF YEAR MAP RESULTS
Individual end of year MAP score reports were sent home recently in an envelope for students in Grades K-8.
If you do not receive the test results, please notify your child's teacher.
You do NOT need to return the envelope.
The following are links to resources for families to interpret results:
NWEA MAP GROWTH RESOURCES
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| OLV GALA: SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5TH
We are thrilled to announce that our 2025 Gala planning is underway. Please save the date for Friday, December 5, 2025.
More details will be shared in the coming months.
If your local business would be willing to serve as a sponsor to the Gala or if you have a vacation property that you would be willing to donate to our silent auction, please let us know!
All forms of assistance to the Gala efforts are welcome.
Thank you for your support of OLV!
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| YEARBOOK: 2024-2025 SY
Each family receives a complimentary copy of the 2024-25 yearbook. Yearbooks are being sent home with students.
Additional copies can be purchased at $20 each.
If you would like to order an additional copy, please email Mrs. Kat Marongiu Buonaiuti at art@olvschooldc.org.
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| FLYNNO'HARA MOVING LOCATIONS IN ROCKVILLE!
FlynnO'Hara has officially moved their Rockville, MD store to a bigger & better location! Store hours and location can be found on the store's new page CLICK HERE.
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| NEW SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE
Effective as of Memorial Day, the only daily Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. until after Labor Day.
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| FATHER'S DAY MASS
Our Lady of Victory will celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, June 15th. If you have a father’s name you'd like to be included in our Mass enrollment and Sunday bulletin, please return the offering envelope now available at the church entrances or the Rectory office.
The envelope includes a special card to give that special father in your life.
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| PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO SETON SHRINE
As part of the Jubilee Year, members of Our Lady of Victory Parish will journey together on pilgrimage to the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, MD on Saturday, September 13th.
Please consult the parish website (www.olvparishdc.org) for updates on this wonderful experience of prayer, education, and fellowship we will share together as a parish.
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| JOIN THE OLV PARISH
If you are interested in joining our parish, please click here for complete details.
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| SUNDAY PARISH BULLETIN
If you would like to receive an electronic version of the weekly bulletin and email updates/blasts from the parish, please sign-up here online.
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