Parents & Students:

Happy February!

I want to again thank all Handchime Ensemble #1 members for playing at the opening mass for Catholic Schools Week!  We did not have a lot of full days to enjoy every activity, but prayer partners did meet, the book fair was extended, the PTT assembly is being rescheduled, and the Spelling Bee and traditional volleyball game took place.  Catholic Schools Week is always filled with excitement, entertainment, and unexpected changes.  Yet, as always, it works out.

Dauphin County Chorus participants have been announced and are preparing for the annual festival on Saturday, March 30th, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. at the Forum in Harrisburg.  There are 2 elementary and 8 middle school students attending this year's festival.  Please pray that their voices will remain healthy and strong.

Next month, March, is Music In Our Schools Month.  Lip Sync Battles will again take place after morning prayer each day.  The champion student or team will receive a $25 iTunes gift card to purchase more of their favorite music.  All students that are interested in competing need to have a list of 5 songs for pre-approval to me by Friday, February 22nd, 2019.  Good luck to all participating students!

It's also never too early to think about the Talent Show.  Start thinking about what talents you would like to demonstrate or share at our annual show.  Dancing, singing, acting, gymnastics, comedy, or playing instruments are just a few suggestions from previous years.  Auditions and practices for the Talent Show will be announced toward the end of March.


This website and the Remind app will be my primary sources of communication to all students and parents.  Please download the Remind app on you mobile devices, parents and students, and join using the codes at the bottom of this page.

You can also send me emails with any questions or concerns to: jkoch@ssbvm.org.



Important January Dates:
2-4                         Mass

2-11                         Mass/NJHS Induction Ceremony

12-18                       School IN SESSION-Snow Make-up Day

​2-25                        Mass                   




Thanks for visiting!

Mr. Koch


Here are the Remind App codes to join, once you have registered as a parent or student:

4th Grade: @aee93
5th Grade: @d70d
6th Grade: @9a18b4
7th Grade: @736677
8th Grade: @b36c8b
Handchimes: @e7ef1