Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Home & School Newsletter

October 2011

A Note From Our President

Dear Friends,

Wow, what a crazy start to the school year. Who would think we would begin the year with a rain delay? After we finally got into school, Ann Garrison and Katie McGowan did an outstanding job with the Back to School coffee and volunteer fair. I also want to thank the hospitality committee, Alexa Costanzo, Colleen Kerrigan and Michelle Stetler for the beautiful reception at Back to School Night.

Already into October, there are many events planned. Right around the corner on October 14th is our 1st Family event, Family pizza and Bingo Night. Please check out this week's Carmel Capsule for more specifics. Other near term events are listed below. Please check out the Home and School Calendar located on the Home and School website for a complete list of events. If you have any questions, please contact the committee chair for the event listed according to the website.

There have been many changes this year. Two of the most exciting changes are for the Principles Post coming home every week in the Carmel Capsule and Carmel Conversation held monthly with Ms Barry. The next one is scheduled for October 20th in the St Bernard room. If you have some free time grab a cup of coffee and stop in.

Lastly, Safe Environment reminder; If you would like to volunteer for any activity that involves the children, you MUST have all of your Safe Environment Training. Examples of these activities would be Homeroom Mom, chaperones on class trips, etc. An explanation went home last week in the Carmel Capsule and can also been found on the Home and School website. If you have any question regarding your eligibility, please contact Margie Anderson in the rectory.

May God Bless you and keep you close,

Bernadette Hughes

Home and School President

Family Events

Tickets are still available. They are good until the end of the 2011 season.

Contact Ann Garrison (anrgarrison@comcast.net) or Katie McGowan (katiemcgowan1@verizon.net).

Current Fundraiser

Kidstuff Coupon Books! Our School earns 50% profit for every book sold. New this year: out of town familly and friends can buy editions too! Kidstuff has 15 editions to offer. Look for on page 1 of your book.

Return to school office c/o Stephanie Berish by 10/5/11. Thank you so much.

Upcoming FundraisersU

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Coming in mid-October.

A new catalog shopping experience. 100% of the wrapping papers, candles, food, and confections are made in the USA. Delivery will be right before the holiday season begins.

Look for details in the 10/12/11 capsule.

Comedy Night with Joe Conklin

Saturday November 26, 2011.

"A man of a thousand Voices, has been a constant in Phiadelphia radio for more than 20 years. He is known for his spot-on impressions of Mayor Nutter, Cole Hamels, Charles Barkley, among others."

Come volunteer for this sure to be fantastic event. Call Annette Crovo(215)794-0528 or Christine VanCamp (267)261-2209 to volunteer.

Our first committee meeting is 10/6/11 St Clare's room 9:30 am. Bring yourself and bring a friend too.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Presents
33rd Annunal

Holiday Craft Fair
November 5 & 6
10am - 4pm
*Over 100 Crafters * Free Admission
The Golden Ticket Raffle
The new "Craft Fair Cafe" opens at 10am!

Ongoing Fundraisers

SCRIP

Will be sold every Friday school is in session in the school workroom 2:30-3:30 pm. This is a great funraiser for our achool as well as tuition reimbursement for families. For more information on Scrip, you may contact Jeanne Szekely at lesszekely@comcast.net.

Last year our school earned $1415 by clipping Box Tops. Let's shoot for $2000 this year. Consult the Carmel Capsule for the next Box Tops contest. In the meantime, keep on clipping!

Campbell Soup Labels

Don't forget to keep collecting these labels for our great school. Labels can be sent into school to the School Office c/o Christine VanCamp. Thank you for your support.

Campbell Soup

Spirit Wear!

New ideas are churning, new items will be coming. Stay tuned!

Volunteers Still Needed

Helping Hands Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you to all who have signed up for "Helping Hands" volunteer opportunities. We still have many openings!!!! Please click on the above link to view the updated listings. All jobs highlighted in red are still in need of volunteers. Some jobs include Craft Fair helpers, library aides, and teachers and chairperson(s) for our winter after school program. (Our winter after school program is a wonderful opportunity for kids to learn something new during the winter months. Do you have an unique talent, skill, or hobby that you would like to share as an instructor for our after school program? )

Please contact Ann Garrison (anrgarrisson@comcast.net) or Katie McGowan (katiemcgowan1@verizon.net) if you are interested in volunteering. Can't find an opportunity that fits your schedule - contact us and we will help find one for you.

Acknowledgements

Service Committee

Thanks to all those who donated to our successful art supply drive for Camden's Hope Chest. They were overwhelmed with all the items that were delivered. Here is a note from the schools that received our donations:

I cannot thank you enough for the art supplies. There were so many of them and new and wonderful! You and your team of parents and students are always so generous. We are truly grateful for your hard work to hold this drive and to give generously to the children of Camden.

Gratefully,

Lori Chaffers| Coordinator of Community Engagement and School-based Development
Catholic Partnership Schools

Our first planning meeting will be on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 9:00am in the St Clare conference room. If you are interested in being involved but can't make the meeting, email Jeanne Reiche at JMReiche@yahoo.com.

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