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Our Lady of Victory School opened in September 1963 with one hundred twenty (120) students in grade six. Grades seven and eight were added in the next two years. Father Thomas J. McMahon was the pastor of the parish and it was under his direction that the school was built. Four Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk staffed the school when it opened. Over the years, many dedicated lay men and women have been a part of the school faculty. One Ursuline Sister is on staff at present. Two classes of grade nine were added to the school in 1975 to accommodate the changes taking place in the public school system at that time. Grade nine was phased out in 1983 when the public school again restructured. A decision to add grade five was made in September 1983 due to a drop in enrollment. A study to determine the direction the school should take was carried out. Consultation with the Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Schools brought about a plan to completely restructure the school from a middle school to an elementary school. The opening of school in September 1984 successfully completed the transition to an elementary school. The school year of 1984-85 brought “new life” for the school, as well as the parish. The doors opened in September to welcome a kindergarten class and a first grade class. The Parish Center basement was remodeled to accommodate a pre-kindergarten program for children who were three and four. It was felt that this program would be a feeder to the kindergarten program. The program began as an independent program, but was brought under the guidelines of the school in 1988. Grades two and three were added as the original first grade moved on. The fourth grade was added in 1987, completing the transition of Our Lady of Victory to an elementary school. In 1991, the Parish Center was again remodeled and the pre-kindergarten program took over part of the first floor of the building. In 2002 our pre-k program merged with St. John Vianney’s pre-k program and became known as Pre-K on the Hill at our Lady of Victory under the direction of Mrs. Janet DiPalma. In 2005 the pre-k was incorporated into the main building making the school’s program a true pre-k through eight._ Based on interviews with parents and through organizational meetings held with pre-k parents during the 1997-1998 school year, the pastor and principal formulated the plan to change the half-day session kindergarten program into an all day program beginning with the 1998-1999 school year. This successful program has become a strong incentive for parents to enroll their child(ren ) in Our Lady of Victory School. Project Love, the after-school program, has been in operation for several years and is a huge success. The program provides after school care for families at a reasonable cost. A network computer laboratory was added in 1998. The room contains thirty computers. A computer teacher, as well as their homeroom teacher, instructs classes. Students from kindergarten through grade eight receive instruction in the use of computers. This computer lab was totally brought up to date the summer of 2002 with the addition of new computers and flat screen monitors. The pastor and parishioners of Our Lady of Victory Parish are dedicated to the support of Catholic education. They understand that Catholic education has a vital place in today’s society. Their support as well as the support from parents, makes it possible for Our Lady of Victory to go forth into the New Millennium.
REGISTRATION PROCESS Admission to Our Lady of Victory School is offered to qualified applicants whose needs can be met by our school and programs. Admission is granted to qualified applicants in the following order: siblings, parishioners of Our Lady of Victory Parish, other Catholic non-parishioners, and non-Catholics. OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL Our Lady of Victory Pre-K is located at Our Lady of Victory School, 620 Jones Hill Road. To qualify for O.L.O.V. Pre-K your child must be 3 years old (for the 2 day a week session); or 4 years old (for the 3 day a week session); by December 31 st of the current school year. Your child must be toilet trained, by the time school begins in September. A non-refundable registration fee of $25.00 is charged and payable at time of registration. The tuition will be $1,000 for the 2 day session, and $1,300 for the 3 day session. This will be payable in 10 monthly installments of $100 or $130, beginning with the first installment due upon acceptance, and the remaining payments due on a monthly basis, beginning in September. Please note: the first installment is a non-refundable deposit. There is also a $100 assessment applied to each family. If another family member attends O.L.O.V. grades K-8, there will be no Pre-K assessment and a $100 reduction in tuition. There is a $100.00 reduction in tuition of the 2 nd child when 2 children are enrolled in the Pre-K program. Uniforms are required. The uniform consists of a blue jogging suit with our logo for the colder weather, and blue shorts and a T-shirt for the warmer weather. More information will follow with acceptance packet. The Our Lady of Victory pre-K program offers socialization, religion, outdoor activities, singing, dancing, stories, and lots of love. The program will follow the W.H. public school vacation calendar. Class times are as follows: 3 year olds: Tuesday, Thursday A.M. 8:30-11:00 4 year olds: Monday, Wednesday, Friday A.M. 8:30-11:00 P.M. 11:30-2:00 Family Fundraising Requirement Pre-K Assessment Requirement $100.00 Raising funds for the operation and financial stability of a Catholic School is a reality parents must accept if Catholic schools are to survive. The tuition, although high, does not pay for the child's education. The fundraising assessment for each family is $100.00 This assessment may be paid in full or in monthly payments (check or cash) or May be paid by selling one, some or all of the following products (you earn a % of your total sales): QSP Magazines, QSP Gift Wrap, QSP Candy Bars, Cookie Dough & Pie, QSP Spring Sale (This list may be subject to change) First '/2 of fundraising assessment is due January 15 th and 2 nd 1A due by May 30 ln Development/Stewardship Families are also expected and invited to help in the development/stewardship program, especially the golf tournament, auction and walk-a-thon. Other events include the annual fund (phonathon), car raffle, viking dinner & gift card program. This development program needs to generate $65,000 each year. In order for our events to be successful, we need all parents involved. Home School Association Each family is strongly encouraged to join the Home School Association and pay a yearly membership fee of $10.00. This fee is established and collected by the Home School Association Administrative Council and due during the month of September. A parent/guardian is expected to attend all meetings the Home School Association has each year. Click Here for PRE K registration form
Kindergarten AdmissionsIn order for a child to be considered for Our Lady of Victory School Kindergarten program, he/she must be five on or before December 31 of the enrollment year. Kindergarten students are screened to determine their readiness for the All Day Kindergarten Program. The Kindergarten teacher, principal, or a primary teacher does the screening process for Kindergarten students. The screening process is done in a friendly play atmosphere. Parents meet with the principal and the school nurse the same day of their child’s Kindergarten screening. Parents are notified by mail as to whether their child has been accepted into the program. Screening information is interpretive and is for school use only. The school shares with the parent(s) a general overview of the screening (NOT A SCORE). First Grade AdmissionsStudents wishing to transfer into grade one from other schools must have completed a successful year of Kindergarten and must be six by December 31 of the enrollment year. Parents will meet with the principal and the student will meet with a primary teacher and/or the principal for readiness screening. Parents are notified by mail as to whether their child has been accepted into the first grade program. Screening information is interpretive and is for school use only. The school shares with the parent(s) a general overview of the screening (NOT A SCORE). Grades 2-8 AdmissionsStudents transferring from other schools into grades 2-8 must submit or complete the following before an interview will be granted:
submit a recommendation from either his/her Math or English teacher)
Upon receipt of all applicable materials, the main office will schedule an informational interview. If the school can meet the needs of your child, he/she will be accepted. The parent/guardians will be notified by mail as to whether or not their child is accepted. OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL Our Lady of Victory School full day kindergarten program follows the curriculum guidelines of the Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Schools. This program stresses the moral, social and cognitive development of each child according to his/her individual needs. The guidelines offer the individual schools and teacher’s great latitude to adjust the curriculum to the needs of each school and the students/families it serves.
The Kindergarten hours are from 7:40 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. Students, who are West Haven residents, are eligible for school busing provided by the City of West Haven Board of Education. PROJECT LOVE is available to those families needing after school care for their kindergarten child(ren). Project Love hours are from 2:10p.m. to 5:00p.m. Please see the enclosed information for details. The purposes and objectives of the kindergarten religion program are: * To enable children to be aware of God's love through the good persons, events, and things in their lives. * To help children appreciate their uniqueness as children of God. * To guide children in developing a greater love for God and bear witness to that love through actions at home, church, school, and with others. * To provide opportunities to take part in various school wide liturgical experiences and celebrations. * To teach prayers appropriate for their age. LANGUAGE ARTS PROGRAMThe purposes and objectives of the kindergarten language arts program are: * To create an understanding of letters as written symbols for spoken sounds. * To provide a thorough understanding of each letter of the alphabet in terms of learning its name, formation, sound, and function it serves as its sound is blended with others to form words. * To develop perceptual awareness, manual dexterity, sound awareness, and oral comprehension. * To stimulate the children's interest in reading through exposure to the classics of children's literature.
MATHEMATICS PROGRAMThe purposes and objectives of the kindergarten mathematics program are: * To prepare students for the twenty - first century by providing a comprehensive curriculum. * To recognize the necessity of using mathematics to solve daily problems in the home and community. * To develop pre-number skills and number concept by using a multi- sensory approach to the teaching of math to the kindergarten student. SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMThe purposes and objectives of the kindergarten social studies program are: * To define and expand the world of family and community. * To introduce children to their country and the world around them. * To develop a positive self-concept in each child.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMKindergarten students have regular play times throughout the day to develop cooperative team as well as personal development skills. The physical education teacher meets with them once a week to reenforce their ability to work as teams and to teach specific age appropriate skills. MUSIC AND ART PROGRAMSMusic and art are a vital tool used in teaching the young child. Art is an everyday experience. Art is taught in the classroom as well as in the special art classroom . Children experience many forms of art including: painting, crayon drawings, finger painting, working with clay, as well as craft projects. Music is also an important component in the teaching of the young child. The classroom teacher uses music to introduce many subject areas and also to teach letter and number skills. The class enjoys a weekly lesson with the school music teacher. Uniforms are required. The uniform consists of a gym and dress uniform. The uniform company that will carry our uniform will have a complete list. More information will follow with the acceptance packet. Thank you for allowing us to have an important place in your child's life! Click Here for Detailed Monthly Calendar
DECEMBER 5 - 1/2 Day - 12 O'clock Dismissal 23- 1/2 Day - 12 O'clock Dismissal - No Project Love 24 - 31 - Christmas Recess JANUARY 1 & 2 - No School - Christmas Vacation 9 - 1/2 Day - 12 O'clock Dismissal 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. - No School
FEBRUARY 6 - 1/2 Day - 12 O'clock Dismissal 16 - 20 - No School - Winter Vacation MARCH 6 - 1/2 Day - 12 O'clock Dismissal 27 - No School - Teacher In Service APRIL 9 - 1/2 Day - 12 O'clock Dismissal - No Project Love 10 - No School - GOOD FRIDAY 13 - 17 - No School - Spring Vacation MAY 1 - 1/2 Day - 12 O'clock Dismissal 15- No School - Faculty Retreat 25 - No School - Memorial Day JUNE 8- Last Day for Grade 8 10 - Last Day 4 year old Pre K program 11- Last Day 3 year old Pre K program Last Day of School -Kindergarten 16- 1/2 Day - 12 O'clock Dismissal 17 - Last Day of School - 10:30 Dismissal (tentative) OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL PROJECT LOVE PROGRAMDear Parents: Project Love is available for K-8 students. The program for this school year will be held at the main building. Starting date for Project Love will be the Tuesday after Labor Day. Parents are offered program options that best suit their after-school childcare needs. Each family is required to sign and honor a contract agreement that stipulates the day and times of childcare and the weekly fee. The fee agreed upon in the contract must be paid whether the child attends or not. This contract agreement and deposit (Deposit equals first week of service) are due prior to the start of the program. Payment for the program will be collected on the first day of each week. The program will operate from September to June. Days missed due to school cancellations for inclement weather will be credited to last week of program. Parents are obligated to pay for full hours. There is no reduction for part of an hour. Receipt of payment is given for your childcare tax credit upon request only. (Your cancelled checks are your receipts.) Program Options are:FULL TIME Childcare is: Five days (5) @ 3 Hours per day (2:00-5:00p.m.) per week is required. The cost of FULL TIME is $65.00 per week for (1) child. One child plus a sibling is $120.00 per week. One child plus two (2) siblings is $175.00 per week. PART TIME Childcare is: The cost of PART TIME is $7.00 per hour or any part of an hour per child. There is no cost reduction for siblings in PART TIME Program.If you are interested in this program, please complete the form below and return to school by July. Mrs. Lucy Adante
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I am interested in having my child(ren)_____________________________, who will be in Print Name ___________ attend PROJECT LOVE in the 2007-2008 school year. Grade
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Grade 8 1 st Place : Tie: Dan Decoteau “The Sun Can Move It” 1 st Place : Christine Zangrillo “Crystal Growth – Some Like it Hot”
2 nd Place : Team: Maggie McAndrew and Kiley Cappetta “A Peek at Parkinsons”
3 rd Place : Team: Kendra Consalvo & Stacey Richetelli “What gets stains out Better”
Honorable Mention: Deni Nakonecni – “A Messy Situation” Team: Dana & Hana Ferrer – “Be Aware – Don’t Get Static Zapped”
Grade 7: 1 st Place : Lindsay Zabawar – Acid Rain
2 nd Place : Tie: Ken Cortes “Waste Water Treatment Program – A Project for a Better Future” Rachel Jankovsky – Halitosis No More
3 rd Place : Team: Ryan Guzhnay & James Davins – “Lazer”
Honorable Mention: Eliseah Jacobs – “Let it Burn” Anella Roy – “What Does Carbon do to your Teeth?”
Grade 6: 1 st Place : Gaelen Rhoads – “Desalinazation”
2 nd Place : Tie: Cassidy Allen & Rachael Sawicki – “Oobleck” –Non Neutonian Fluids Kim Catubig & Kaleigh DeBowes – “Now you See It Now You Don’t”
3 rd Place : Team: Danny Madsen & Craig Carlson – “Now I See The Light”
Honorable Mention: Kimberly Roy – “What the Fuzz” (Mold) Alyssa Singh – “The Rubber Egg”
O.L.O.V. SCHOOL The following cards are now on hand at the school: Stop & Shop, Kohl’s, Dunkin Donuts, Home Depot, Dick’s Sports, Gap/Banana Republic/ Old Navy, ShopRite, Starbucks, Showcase Cinema, Lowe’s, Best Buy and CVS. If you have questions, please call Lucy at the school at 932-6457.O.L.O.V. |
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