Upcoming Events
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Wednesday, 4/25 Band/Choir Assembly, 2pm Thursday, 4/26 Band/Choir/Art Show, 6:30pm Friday, 4/27 Kickball Tournament, 4-8pm 7th & 8th Grade Social, 6:30-9pm Tuesday, 5/1 Breakfast Tour Open House, 9am Wednesday, 5/2 Spirit Wear Day Thursday, 5/3 Confirmation, 7pm Friday, 5/4 11am Dismissal Grandparents Day May Procession Saturday, 5/5 First Communion Monday, 5/7 Formal Presentations on Human Development, 6:30pm Wednesday, May 9 12pm Dismissal Saturday, 5/12 New Student Testing, 10am First Communion Barnes & Noble Book Fair Friday, 5/18 Golf Tournament Sunday, 5/20 Middle School Youth Rally 10am-5:30pm Friday, 5/25 11am-8th Grade Dismissal Monday, 5/28 Memorial Day-No School Tuesday, 5/29 Pre-K and Kindergarten Show, 2pm Graduation Mass, 6:30pm Wednesday, 5/30 Pre-K and Kindergarten Field Day Thursday, 5/31 Pre-K and Kindergarten last day of school and Awards/Show, 6:30pm |
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2012-2013 OLMC Financial Contracts and FACTS Agreements are due. Please complete and return them to the Business Office as
soon as possible.
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 Nacel Open Door is seeking Host families for International students wishing to attend Peninsula Catholic High School and Hampton Roads Academy for the 2012-2013 school year! These F-1 visa students speak English, are fully insured and have their own pocket money for all personal expenses. Host families provide room, board, transportation and receive a generous monthly hosting stipend. There is 24 hour local support. We are CSIET approved. For more information please contact: Karen Mercer with Nacel Open Door International Private School Program (H) 757-721-7345 (C) 757-418-3977 kmercer6@cox.net | |
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Is Christ calling you to serve Him in others as a sister, brother, deacon or priest?
Call Father Michael Boehling
(804) 359-5661 or write mboehling@richmonddiocese.org
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| Mark your calendars! OLMC Church will host it's annual Vacation Bible School
July 9-13, 2012
VBS: SKY --- For God All Things Are Possible (Mark 10.27)
Imagine kids trusting God forever...the sky's the limit! In just a few short months "SKY" Totally Catholic VBS, comes to life as kids experience surprising and memorable faith formation!
They'll be learning about God through songs and prayer, making Bible Point crafts, and bringing our Catholic Faith to life!
Mark your calendars now, more information to follow in the upcoming weeks! | |
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Please send all information that you would like included in the Our Lady's Word to
Christine Dugan at
cdugan@olmc-school.com
The deadline for entries is Mondays at 5pm
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If you are able to help, the food pantry needs:
beef stew, tuna, dry milk packets, peanut butter, jelly, pancake mix and syrup, cereal, macaroni and cheese, juice, spaghetti and sauce, tuna helper, crackers, rice, and personal care items of any size.
Donations can be brought to school or taken directly to the food pantry. Thank you for your generosity!
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Welcome Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Families! We are excited to be partnering with your school for the 2012-13 school year. As America's premier school uniform provider, Lands' End School has helped millions of students get ready for school since 1997.
You will love us because:
- Hand-me-down quality We make our school uniforms to last, from one kid to the next.
- Easy ordering 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week/ 365 days a year.
- Legendary and award-winning customer service We make sure your shopping experience is the best it can be.
- Complete size ranges From Pre-K to grade 12, with regular, slim, junior, young men, and extended fits.
- Free hemming Pants are hemmed at no extra charge (most sizes).
- Free shipping & returns at select Sears locations Returns can be made at any Lands' End Shop at Sears and receive free shipping on kiosk orders.
- School Rewards Your school receives a percentage of total uniform purchases made as a cash-back reward.
Guaranteed. Period. Our promise of satisfaction. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, for any reason, you can always return it for exchange or refund of your purchase price. We look forward to providing you with all of your school uniform needs. Thank you again for choosing Lands' End School!
Your Lands' End
School Team
For a fantastic shopping experience, please visit:
OLMC-Lands' End
School Uniforms
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OLMC Cub Scout Pack 242, will have the May Pack meeting on Wednesday, 23 May 2011, from 6:30 pm - 8 pm in the OLMC Gym. Boys currently in Kindergarten thru 4th Grade who are interested in joining or seeing what Cub Scouts is all about are encouraged to attend. Please arrive at 6 pm. Any boy who joins the Pack at the May meeting, can participate in the Summertime Pack events: June - District Day Camp at Newport News Park, Resident Camp (2nd-4th grade), Harbor Park Scout night at the Tides; July - Resident Camp (2nd-4th grade), Peninsula Pilots Game, Newport News Park Raingutter Regatta; August - Resident Camp (2nd-4th grade), Noland Trail Hike, and Bowling. There will also be signups and registration at the August Bowling event, and the August Pack Round-up. Details will be included in the August back to school flyer. If you have any questions, please call John Wojtas at 596.7550 or email wojtasj@verizon.net, or Nancylynn McDevitt at 240.4480 or email at nancylynnmc@verizon.net
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Family Focus
Free Classes!
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Active Parenting 1-2-3-4 Parent!
Thursdays
April 19-May 10, 2012
6-8pm
2 Bernardine Drive
Newport, News 23602
Classes are free!
Classes are sponsored by Bon Secours
Virginia Health System.
For more information or to register, please call (757)-886-6511 or email delores_price@bshsi.org
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Kohl's Cares
Family Forum
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Packing Your Child's Suitcase for a Lifetime of Success (Parent Program) Every parent has hopes and dreams for their child to grow up to be happy and productive citizens. How is this accomplished? Learn from Minalee Saks how to pack your child's suitcase from the time they are born with memories, lessons, experiences and values that they will carry to shape their decisions for the rest of their lives. You will identify the values most important to you and learn how to instill them in your child. These values will guide your decision making and parenting strategies throughout the parenting years. Learn 10 great parenting strategies to strengthen your connections with your child and build meaningful memories and experiences. This program is presented by Kohl's Cares Family Forum.Thursday, May 3
6:30-8:30pm
FREE Class
Thomas Nelson Community College, Workforce
Development Center
600 Butler Farm Road
Hampton
Register online at http://www.chkd.org/classes/
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CHKD Classes Around the Blocks |  |
Nurturing Parenting
Education Classes for Parents of Children
(ages 6-11)
Classes will be held from 6:30-8:00pm, at CHKD, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk
Nurturing Philosophy, May 1st Communication, May 7th Building Self Worth, May 15th Understanding Feelings, May 22nd Family Morals and Values May 29th Positive Ways to Deal with Anger and Stress, June 12th
Bullying
What is bullying? What is it's impact? Learn tips to help children who bully and children who are bullied.
May 23rd, 6:30-8:00pm
Tabb Library
100 Long Green Blvd,
Yorktown
Register online at
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OLMC is a community of faith that seeks to comfort people through prayer. Please feel free to submit any prayer requests that you or your loved ones may have. The power
of prayer does
wondrous things.
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2011-2012 Science Fair Winners!
On April 19th, a passion for science and knowledge was on display in the school gymnasium. Every class in the elementary school, and every Middle School student contributed hours of study and experimentation to the very successful event. Congratulations to everyone that participated in this year's Science Fair, and a special thank you to Mrs. Rizzi for all of her hard work and coordinating efforts. OLMC is proud to announce this year's winners!
Special Awards from Jefferson Lab:
6th Grade Physical Science-Austin Hines
7th Grade Physical Science-Sophia Van Horn
6th Grade Math-David Murawski
7th Grade Math-Sienna Grau
OLMC Category Awards:
6th Grade Animal Science-Jacob Sherman
7th Grade Animal Science-Brigitte Hunnicutt
6th Grade Biology-Nina Robertson
7th Grade Biology-Anna Dos Santos
6th Grade Chemistry-Carmen Clem
7th Grade Chemistry-Abby Tanko
6th Grade Computer & Engineering-Jack Spiller
7th Grade Computer & Engineering-Dominic Adinaro
6th Grade Energy & Environment-Lexi Preston
7th Grade Energy & Environment-Noah Van Treeck
6th Grade Sports-John Beavers
7th Grade Sports-Greg Vairo
6th Grade Soccer-Andrew Via
7th Grade Soccer-Hannah Bochel
6th Grade Basketball-John Wojcik
7th Grade Basketball-Rose Rizzi
6th Grade Flight-Joey Mann
7th Grade Flight-Ian Armstrong
6th Grade Physical Science-Nick Reiser
7th Grade Physical Science-Rebecca Jackson
6th Grade Behavioral Science-tie between
Beatrice Adinaro and Sarah Houle
7th Grade Behavioral Science-Jeidy Caisachana
Overall Science Fair Winner-Nick Reiser |
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OLMC Will Have a Pre-K 3!
OLMC is excited to offer a Pre-K 3 program for the upcoming 2012-2013 school year! Students will have the option of attending class 3 or 5 days per week, from 8am-12pm. In addition, we will offer a "stay and play" option from 12-3pm for students that would like to attend a full day of preschool. For more information, please contact Christine Tucker at 757-596-2754 or at admissions@olmc-school.com
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It's time to order yearbooks! The cost is $25 and orders must be placed by May 16th. Order forms are available on Edline, and yearbooks can also be ordered online at:
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May Procession & Grandparents' Day
May is the month devoted to the Blessed Mother. In celebration, we will hold our annual May Procession on Friday, May 4th. Students will process into Church after morning prayers, laying flowers around the statue of Mary. Mass will be at 8:15a.m., followed by the crowning of Mary. Traditionally, students bring potted flowers that are planted on the school grounds for the warm weather months. Details on student dress, flowers and Grandparents' Day activities follow:
Student Dress:
Grade 2:First Communion attire or Easter dresses/suits
Grade 8:Formal attire
Boys: dress slacks/shirt/tie/jacket optional
Girls: dress or skirt-knee length/no tank or spaghetti
straps/no exposed midriff
All other grades wear Mass day uniform
Flowers (students bring to class Friday morning):
Pre-K through 7: Students are asked to bring some type of potted flower (Impatiens, Begonias, Geraniums, Vinca, Petunias, etc.)
Eighth Grade: Roses (provided by OLMC School)
Grandparents' Day Activities: Grandparents and special guests are invited to attend the May Procession, 8:15am Mass and the crowning of Mary. After Mass, grandparents and special guests will be escorted to the school for special activities. Dismissal for the day will begin at 10:50am. It is an 11:00am dismissal for all students. YMCA aftercare will begin at 11:15a.m. No hot lunch will be served.
To RSVP for Grandparents' Day, please visit:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3KVD5F5
We are looking forward to celebrating this beautiful day!
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Breakfast Tour - May 1, 2012
Start your day the Mount Carmel way! We invite you to tell your friends and join Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for a free breakfast and school tour on May 1, 2012. There will be plenty of food for thought, including a brief presentation, a Q&A session, and an opportunity to visit the classrooms and meet the teachers. In addition, there will be raffles and a chance to win free registration for the 2012-2013 school year! Come learn about the brand new Pre-K(3) class! The Breakfast Tour begins at 9am. To register please call 757-596-2754 or email admissions@olmc-school.com Reservations are suggested, but not required.
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Ornament
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is offering ornaments that are a distinctive keepsake and a unique memento. The ornaments are made of fine pewter and are completely handcrafted in the United States. These custom ornaments are produced with the highest quality possible, and include individually hand poured castings. The castings are antiqued and then hand finished, to bring out the delicate highlights. The maker of this ornament has designs that are collected internationally, and are a part of the White House Collection of Christmas ornaments. These quality heirlooms are on sale for $20 each, and make a thoughtful and personal First Holy Communion, Graduation, Confirmation or Grandparents Day gift. If you would like two or more ornaments, they are on sale for $15 each. Ornaments can be picked up in the Front Office, or order forms can be found online at: http://olmc-school.com/OrnamentOrderForm.pdf |
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Lasting Impressions Wall
Commemorate a special memory or achievement with OLMC's "Lasting Impressions" wall. Whether it's for First Holy Communion, confirmation, graduation or the completion of a school year, you can give a gift that will last for generations. The beautiful display of artistic tiles in our school cafeteria is a special way to honor your loved one. These commemorative tiles can include names, dates, prayers, hand prints or a unique design to celebrate that special someone. If you would like to have an artistic tile made for your child, grandchild, teacher or friend, they are available for purchase and will be added to our school wall. For a limited time, the tiles are on sale for $75 each, and make a great gift. To order a tile or for more information, please contact Michele Smith at development@olmc-school.com or at 757-596-2754, ext. 221.
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2012 Diocesan Middle School Youth Rally
The Middle School Youth Rally is a one-day gathering of all middle school (grades 6- 8) youth from across the Diocese of Richmond. This event is intended to be a high-energy day filled with opportunities to gather as a Catholic Diocesan community that will integrate fun and community building with the richness of our Catholic faith. The cost is $35. Our middle school youth rally will be held on Sunday, May 20 at Peninsula Catholic School, in Newport News. Registration is now open, and has been extended until May 1st. For a schedule of events, more information and registration forms, please visit:
http://www2.richmonddiocese.org/evangelization/events-youth.htm#MSrally
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Diocesan Middle School Day Camp
 A Diocesan Middle School Day Camp will be held July 16-20, 2012, at Christ the King Church, in Norfolk, VA. The camp will bring together middle school youth together from area parishes to grow in community, understanding of their faith, and their relationship with Christ. Middle School Camp activities include games, service, prayer, water sports, community building and fostering a deeper spiritual understanding on specific topics. The cost is $95 for participants. Scholarships are available. For more information and to register please visit: http://www2.richmonddiocese.org/evangelization/events-youth.htm#MScamp |
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It's Tee Time!
Come join us on Friday, May 18th at Riverfront Golf Course in Suffolk, for the Acree S. Link, Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament, to benefit Our Lady of Mount Carmel School. Registration 11:30am, Putting Contest 12:00pm, Shot-Gun Start at 1:00pm, Captain's Choice (four ball scramble), Open Division Prizes, Individual Prizes, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, Hole in One ($10,000 cash), Mystery Hole, Mulligans and More!!! Entry fees, sponsorship information, and registration forms can be found at: http://www.olmc-school.com/Golf2012.pdf
Registration required no later than May 11th. Questions? Contact Chi Nguyen 876-7259, Steve White 320-8261, or Michele Smith 596-2754, ext. 221
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel is Hiring!
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School in Newport News has an opening for a third grade teacher for the 2012-2013 school year. Teacher certification is required. Applications are available on the Diocese of Richmond website, www.richmonddiocese.org. Inquiries and applications should be directed to Mrs. Tucker, 52 Harpersville Rd., Newport News, VA 23601, 757-596-2754.
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7B - Out of Uniform Days
Congratulations 7B for winning the auction prize of one week out of uniform! A big thank you to Mrs. Rizzi for providing this and for her contribution to the auction! The out of uniform days for 7B are: April 30, May 1, May 3, May 7, and May 8.
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