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August 27-31
PreK-K only, 12pm dismissal
Friday, 8/31
All School Mass, 8:15am
Monday, 9/3
Labor Day-No School
Wednesday, 9/5
2pm Dismissal
Spirit Wear Day
Thursday, 9/6
Back to School Night for PreK-5th Grade, 6:30pm
Friday, 9/7
All School Mass, 8:15am
Thursday, 9/13
Back to School Night for Middle School, 6:30pm
8th Grade Parents Meeting, 6pm
Friday, 9/14
All School Mass, 8:15am
Wednesday, 9/19
2pm Dismissal
Friday, 9/21
All School Mass, 8:15am
Friday, 9/28
All School Mass, 8:15am |
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Bingo Schedule
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Next Upcoming Bingo Night:
Monday, September 3, 2012
Families Scheduled
Floor Duty:
Gillan, Paula
Harlow, David
Houle, Melanie
Mitchell, Jen
Pedonesi, Jeff
Petrolia, Anna
Stephens, Bob
Storaasli, Sue
Wilson, David
Kitchen Duty:
Drozda, Maria
Kaminski, Michelle
Smith, Rita
Floor Captain:
Orzoleck
We would like to thank the families that worked bingo this past Monday. Out of uniform passes are available at the Knights of Columbus on bingo nights. Please pick up one pass for each student in your family. If you forget to pick up the pass that night, they are available in the Front Office.
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Service Hours Log
As you work to complete your family's service hours this year, please be sure to record your hours in our log book .
There are binders in the Front Office where this information is kept. Families are responsible for recording their own hours. Please feel free to stop by any time the office is open to record your hours. If you are unable to come in to the office, you can email your hours to Julie Hill at jhill@olmc-school.com
Please be sure to include your name, student(s) name(s), activity that you did and how many hours were spent on it.
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Come Join the Fun!
If you are a boy entering
the first grade through fifth grade in the fall, or you're 7-10 years old, then cub scouting is for you. Come out and enjoy the fun and meet some fellow Cub scouts.
Registration and an informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 29th at 6:30pm in the school cafeteria for all new and returning scouts.
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Yearbook Sale!
There are a few extra yearbooks from last year that are available. They are on sale for $15 each.
The yearbooks are available
in the Front Office
and will be sold on
Back to School Night.
2011-2012 School Year...
A Year to Remember! | |
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Interested in Girl Scouts?
An organizational meeting for parents of girls, who are interested in joining the Girl Scouts and are not yet in a troop, will be held on Monday, September 10th at 7pm
in the school cafeteria.
At this meeting we will form new troops and register the girls. If you have questions, please call
Shari Robertson at 595-1075 or swrobertson@verizon.net or
Helen Madden at 766-7709 or helenmadden@cox.net | |
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Parents
Helping Parents
The Traxler family is looking for someone to carpool with. They are willing to bring children to school in the morning and are in need of someone to bring their child home in the afternoon. They live in Newport News and are located about 5 miles from OLMC. If you are interested in carpooling or are willing to help, please email
Mr. Traxler at
trax84maa@gmail.com
or Mrs. Traxler at
sorayatraxler@gmail.com
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The faculty and staff would like to sincerely thank Karen Domzal for the very thoughtful surprise that was left in the teacher's lounge. The delicious treats and drinks brightened our day and made us feel very appreciated. Thank you for being so kind.
-The Faculty and Staff at
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OLMC Uniform Closet
OLMC's Uniform Closet is open for those families that need gently used uniforms. The closet contains both boys and girls uniforms in a variety of sizes and styles. The closet is open daily and donations are appreciated. | |
CARMEL CASH
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OLMC recognizes that the best advertisement for our school comes from you.
Current families that refer a new family who enrolls at OLMC will receive $50 worth of Carmel Cash.
The more you refer,
the more you earn!
Carmel Cash
can be used for:
Registration fees, Sports and Activity fees, Manna Gift cards, Lunch Money, Raffle Tickets, Spirit Wear, Uniform Closet, or to "buy" Service Hours!
Please consider spreading the word about our school, help others join the OLMC family, and make sure they give us your name! |
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Welcome Back Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Families! We are excited to be partnering with your school for the 2012-2013 school year.
- Easy ordering 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week/ 365 days a year.
- 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.
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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CHKD Classes Around the Blocks
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CHKD offers classes on many topics for kids, teens, parents and grandparents. Most are free but registration is required because space is limited.
Some upcoming classes are:
Positive Discipline
September 13, 2012
Understanding the Angry Child: For Parents of
School Aged Children
September 20, 2012
How to Raise Self-reliant Children in a Self-indulgent World
September 25, 2012
Helping Young Children Mangage Emotions
October 11, 2012
For a complete list of classes, or to register online
please visit:
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Parenting Classes Offered by: |  | |
Active Parening Now
Parenting Children Ages 5-12
Thursdays,
Sept 6-Oct 11, 2012
6-8pm
Darkness to Light: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
October 20, 2012, 9am-12pm
Active Parenting of Teens
Mondays,
Nov 5-Dec 10, 2012
6-8pm
Classes are free, and located at 2 Bernardine Drive
Newport News, VA 23602
To register or for more information, please call
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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 email: | | mboehling@richmonddiocese.org |
Have Something to Share? | |
Please send all information that you would like to be included in Our Lady's Word to
Christine Dugan at
cdugan@olmc-school.com
Calling all coaches, club leaders, and group organizers, if there is news about your organization that you would like included in the OLW, please be sure to send it in so that we can share it with school community.
The deadline for entries is Mondays at 5pm
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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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For the latest pictures, postings, events and updates, join us on Facebook!
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From the Principal's Desk
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Friends of OLMC School,
The students, faculty, and staff participated in the inaugural Faith Family event on Monday morning this week, which seemed to be a great success. Each Faith Family consists of 15-20 students, guided by a catechist teacher and support staff, which draws the entire OLMC School community into the program. Following the morning lesson, teachers were ready to tell of wonderful relationships they saw building within their Faith Families, and the great care our middle school students assumed for our youngest ones. The objectives for this initial meeting were simply to learn the names and faces of those who are in each Faith Family, as well as the procedures of moving into and out of Faith Families in an orderly way.
The overarching goals of the program are:
1. To establish/strengthen a Christian culture through common and repeated exposures to religious, academic, and patriotic symbols and rituals, using common vocabulary and setting goals for the purpose of growing in virtue.
2. To establish cross-age groupings and appropriate relationships to develop social awareness and responsibility - the virtue of solidarity.
3. To teach and practice the virtues according to the Virtues in Practice (VIP) Program already established at OLMC School.
4. To provide leadership opportunities for students in grades seven and eight.
Faith Families will meet at the beginning of each month for about 30 minutes. I hope that these lessons will also provide opportunities for students and teachers alike to encounter Christ anew in this Year of Faith, which the Church will celebrate from October 11, 2012 - November 24, 2013.
Throughout the school, written in classrooms, and falling off the lips of teachers and administrators is the spiritual theme for the year: Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus. Over the course of our lives, and even over the course of a single day, we need to hear this reminder to focus our vision in the right place. When our eyes are fixed on Jesus, our hearts tend to trust better what He is doing in and through our lives, and the over exaggerated "crises" assume their rightful place. Sometimes we strain our sight, literally and metaphorically, in order to focus on things that are too small for human vision or too far away for us to gain adequate clarity. With eyes fixed on Jesus, we see all that we need to see, and know that He will bring into focus for us those things that need our attention, effort, energy, and love. We invite you to join us in memorizing, practicing, and living out the exhortation from Hebrews 12 to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.
Our Strategic Planning Committee will have its first meeting in early September. If you are interested in serving on a focus-group committee for Marketing & Enrollment, Governance & Leadership, Academic Excellence, or Finance please contact me for more information.
I look forward to seeing the parents of our Pre-K-5th grade students next Thursday evening at Back to School Night at 6:30 in the gym. Let us pray for one another, and for our children, during this school year.
With prayers for your families,
Sister Dominic
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Back to School Night Please join us on September 6, 2012 at 6:30pm, for our PreK-5th grade Back to School Night, and on September 13, 2012 at 6:30pm, for the Middle School Back to School Night.
Back to School Night is a beneficial opportunity to learn important information about your child's religious and academic experience for this school year. Parents will learn more about the spiritual theme "Keep your eyes
fixed on Jesus" and how this exhortation will be practiced throughout the school year. There will also be a general meeting in the gym, club sign ups, school sales, plenty of information, refreshments and an opportunity to visit the classrooms and meet your child(ren)'s teachers.
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Home and School Association News
Home and School Association Responsibilities: New Parent Orientation Back to School Night Fun Fair Teacher Appreciation Luncheons Homeroom Parent Coordinators- (lower grade/middle school) Manna Craft Fair Catholic Schools Week New Family Coordinators Chili/Cake cook off May Procession/Grandparents Day Tuesday Helpers Open Houses and Breakfast Tour Support Cornerstone/Auction and Making the Difference Race (show support) If you are interested in volunteering for any of the events mentioned above, please email either Teresa McGee at tmcgee1995@msn.com or Barbara Flores at farabrab@aol.com |
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Soccer Tryouts
Soccer has officially started with tryouts. However, Mother Nature decided to throw us a curve with a downpour on Monday. The Coaches were able to conduct about 20 minutes of exercises, and therefore need to add Thursday onto the soccer tryout days, to help them make an informed decision about the team.
Soccer Tryouts will be held this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and now Thursday from 3:30 - 5:15 at Boulevard Park in Newport News.
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Introducing a New Club at OLMC
Faith, Academics and Service are the cornerstones for an exceptional Catholic education. We recognize that our families are looking for just that when they come to OLMC. The parent surveys from last year indicated that families are looking for more ways to incorporate service into the OLMC education. We are pleased to announce that we've added a tremendous opportunity for our students and families, the Christian Service Club.
The purpose of this club is to implement a community service initiative that will draw the school families closer together to live out our Christian call to humility and service. The club will serve as a way to gather the school students and families together for a virtuous purpose to live the sacraments, help others through deeds of love and mercy, and share the good news of the gospel.
The goals are to explore ways for children to put their faith into action, teach service to the children of OLMC, connect with the church, and provide service opportunities for parents and students as a school community.
The Christian Service Club is open to all OLMC students in PreK(3)-8th grade. Students that are in grades PreK(3)-5th grade, are required to attend all meetings and events with a parent or guardian. Middle School students in 6th-8th grade will be able to participate without a parent. The club welcomes the participation of all the parents! Meetings will be held monthly. There will be some events held on nights and weekends, so that all parents, including those that work day-time hours, will have an opportunity to participate.
The parent surveys also indicated that families are looking for more leadership opportunities for the students. In response to the requests, the club will provide several leadership opportunities for Middle School Students in 7th and 8th grade. The available positions include: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Historian. Elections will be held mid-September.
The Christian Service Club will begin registration in September. More information will follow in future editions of Our Lady's Word.
Matthew 25:40. "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
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Fun Fair Volunteer Opportunity
The annual Fun Fair will be on October 6th. If you are interested in helping with setting/cleaning up, ticket and raffle sales, cake walk, kitchen duties and helping to run some activities, please email either Teresa McGee at tmcgee1995@msn.com or Barbara Flores at farabrab@aol.com. Please be sure to include your name, phone number, email address and activity you are interested in supporting. This is a fun event, a great way to meet people, and the volunteer hours will count toward your service hours. Thank you in advance for volunteering!
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PreK Thank You!
My class is well stocked thanks to all the donations!
We are so appreciative and blessed.
Thank you for all you have done.
Much blessings,
Mrs. Barrett
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Notes About Bingo Nights
During the school year, all families will be required to work two bingo shifts during the year, in an effort to keep tuition costs low. Bingo shifts will be held at the Knights of Columbus in Newport News. The address is 12742 Nettles Drive Newport News, VA 23606.
The schedule of names for the bingo shifts is posted on our website, and can be found by clicking on the following link. Please note the file is large, so you may need to zoom in.
New this year, the OLW will contain a bingo calendar to remind families of their upcoming bingo nights. While this calendar will be helpful, it should not serve as the sole reminder for bingo shifts. The full calendar is available on our website for your review at any time.
Please allow several days for a reply.
Once you completed your bingo shift, you will be able to pick up an out of uniform pass for each student in your family, at the bingo hall that night. If you forget to pick up your pass, they will be available in the Front Office. Students are permitted to select any day they wish to use the pass, with the exception of Mass days. Please be sure to have your child(ren) turn the pass in to their Homeroom Teacher. Additional bingo shifts, beyond the two required, will count toward service hours.
If you worked bingo over the summer, please be sure to request the out of uniform pass for your child(ren) from the Front Office.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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Back to School Customer Appreciation Event
August 10-September 10, 2012
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Virtus Training
All OLMC volunteers should attend a Virtus training session. VIRTUS is the brand name that identifies best practices programs designed to help prevent wrongdoing and promote "rightdoing" within religious organizations. The VIRTUS programs empower organizations and people to better control risk and improve the lives of all those who interact with the Church. Protecting God's Children® for Adults is training conducted by VIRTUS certified facilitators on the prevention of child sexual abuse. The training makes participants aware of the signs of child sexual abuse, the methods and means by which offenders commit abuse, and five easy steps one can use to prevent child sexual abuse. Two videos are the centerpiece of the training: A Time to Protect God's Children™ and A Plan to Protect God's Children™. The facilitators incorporate policies and procedures into the training defining child sexual abuse, addressing the reporting of child sexual abuse, the screening and selection of employees and volunteers, and victim advocacy. If you've already attended the Virtus training, it is imperative that you read the short monthly bulletins and answer the question at the end, in order to keep your training current. If you forgot your username and/or password, please contact Julie Hill at 757-596-2754 or at jhill@olmc-school.com to recover your information. There will be a VIRTUS training session at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School on September 22, 2012 at 9am. Space is limited and the sessions fill up quickly, so please be sure to register in time. To register for the OLMC session, or for more information about other upcoming sessions in the area, please click on the following link: Upcoming Virtus Training Sessions
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