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Wednesday, 10/3
Individual Pictures
Early Dismissal, 2pm
Thursday, 10/4
Spirit Wear Day
Friday, 10/5
All School Mass, 8:15am
Saturday, 10/6
Fun Fair, 10am-2pm
Monday, 10/8
Grades Posted to Edline
Wednesday, 10/10
Early Dismissal, 12pm
Thursday, 10/11
No School-Parent/Teacher Conferences
PC Golf Tournament, 12pm
Friday, 10/12
No School
Tuesday, 10/16
Sr. Mary Diana's Talk, 6:30pm
Wednesday, 10/17
Early Dismissal, 2pm
Friday, 10/19
All School Mass, 8:15am
Coffee with Sister, 9am
Saturday, 10/20
Cornerstone Dinner
Wednesday, 10/24
Middle School presentation from NNPD, Parents Welcome, 1:30pm
Thursday, 10/25
School Board Meeting, Open Forum 6:30-7pm
Friday, 10/26
All School Mass 8:15am
Sunday, 10/28
OLMC White Mass, 4pm
Wednesday, 10/31
Early Dismissal, 2pm
Saturday, 11/10
Making A Difference Race
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Bingo Schedule
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Next Upcoming Bingo Night:
Monday, October 8, 2012
Families Scheduled
Floor Duty:
Brown, Nicole
Gray, Erin
Kenneley, Jen
Kwa, Teck (2 hr trainer)
Madden, Mike
Mitchell, Jen
Petrauskis, Karen
Rossi, Len
Triska, John
Wilson, Karee
Kitchen Duty:
Daugherty, Jerra
Drozda, Maria
Triska, Judy
Floor Captain:
Triska
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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Bingo Schedule
A Copy of the Bingo work schedule is available in the Front Office and also on Edline under the Parent Life tab for your convenience.
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Best Private School
in Hampton Roads!
Thank you all of the parents, parishioners, alumni, students and stakeholders for voting OLMC the Best Private School in the Daily Press Choice Awards!
We are honored to receive this distinct award and thank you for your support. Share the good news and enjoy the fact that you belong to the
Best Private School
in Hampton Roads!
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Spirit Wear Day ~
Date Change
Please note the October Spirit Wear Day has been moved to Thursday, October 4th, due to individual picture day taking place on October 3rd.
Students show your school spirit on October 4th with official OLMC Spirit Wear!
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Coffee with Sister
Please join us for coffee with Sister! On Friday, October 19th after the 8:15 Mass, Sister Mary Diana will be speaking to adults in the commons meeting space. Her topic comes from a medical prospective and is entitled, "Chastity: What you can't NOT tell your children"
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Parents Helping Parents
A PreK family is in need of someone to carpool with temporarily. They live near Bethel Manor and would greatly appreciate any help that you can offer. If you are interested in helping this mother, please contact Marge Baily at 757-596-2754 or at: mbailey@olmc-school.com |
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Thank You!
Cub Scout Pack 242 would like to thank everyone who came out and supported our Pancake Fundraiser! It was a huge success!
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2012-2013
Family Directory
The 2012-2013 Family Directory, along with class lists and faculty and staff contact information, is now on Edline. www.edline.net |
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Men's Prayer Breakfast
Saturday, October 6th 8:00-10:00am St. Michael Hall Father John David Ramsey will be the featured speaker. This breakfast is a great opportunity for the men of the parish to get to know our new Pastor a little better in a friendly, low key atmosphere. As always, there will be lots of good food and plenty of fellowship, not to mention an excellent talk that will deepen your faith life. To sign up, please send an email to mpbreakfast@yahoo.com |
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Social Outreach Needs
In preparation for the November food bags for 150 families and aging in our community, the Social Outreach office is asking that you be on the lookout for good deals on:
corn, green beans, boxed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, canned cranberry, corn muffin mix, cake mix and frosting.
The Food Pantry is
currently in need of:
dry milk packets, boxed potatoes, pancake mix, pancake syrup, corn, peas, carrots, soup, Tuna Helper, tuna, crackers, jelly, fruit, mac n cheese, Spam, beef stew, canned chicken,
and Vienna sausages.
Every small item counts! If you are able to donate, please send the items in to school or drop them off at the Front Office.
Thank you for your support!
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Virtus Training
The Diocese mandates that all those that minister with children or youth must take the Virtus training prior to volunteering.
An upcoming Virtus training will be offered at
St. Stephen, Marrtyr (Chesapeake)
on Wednesday, November 14th at 12:00 noon.
You can register for the 3 hour session online at:
Virtus Training
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Middle School Events
The Office for Evangelization of Youth and Young Adults is
hosting several events for Middle School Students.
They include Middle School Rallies, Retreat Days, Biking trips and more! For more information,
please visit:
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 Be proud of Holy Mother Church and share these magnets on your car, inside your locker, on your fridge or anywhere else the goodness of the Catholic life should be proclaimed. 4.5" Square Magnet $6.00 ea. with shipping. Magnets are available online at:
I Stand With the Catholic Church
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OLMC White Mass  Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo, Diocese of Richmond invites you to attend one of the Diocesan White Masses.
The White Mass, honoring the gifts of persons with special needs will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, October 28, 2012 at the 4:00pm Liturgy. All are welcome!
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2012-2013 Yearbooks
Don't miss out on the 2012-2013 yearbook!
Order your book online at:
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Parent/Student Handbook Acknowledgement Forms Are Due!
Parent/Student Handbook Acknowledgement forms are now past due. If you have not turned one in yet, please submit the form to your child's homeroom teacher.
To read the student handbook and obtain an acknowledgement form, please visit:
OLMC Parent/Student Handbook
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Junior Youth Group
Come on, live on the
EDGE with us! All youth, grades 6-8, in public and private school, are invited to join the OLMC youth group!
Upcoming events include:
October 6th
Virginia Catholic Youth Day at Busch Gardens
October 27th
Middle School Youth Rally
November 17th
Into the Mystery:
Middle School Retreat
Registration for Junior Youth Group is located at:
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Christina at 595-0385 x128
or by email at:
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Coaches Needed!
The Athletic Department is looking for an Assistant Cross Country Coach and some volunteers that would like to coach Girls Basketball.
If you are interested in a position, please contact Krissy Toland at:
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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.
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 |
Crusaders Leading the Way!
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OLMC School would like to recognize our students for their recent achievements and successes. We are proud to recognize the efforts of our students both in school and in the community!
If you or someone you know, has had a recent success or achievement that you would like to share, please submit the news to the OLW.
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Please send all information that you would like to be included in Our Lady's Word to
Christine Dugan at
cdugan@olmc-school.com
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
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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,
October brings a schedule replete with many wonderful events at OLMC School, from parent teacher conferences to the opening of the Year of Faith , the Living Rosary, Fun Fair, and the Cornerstone Dinner. I hope to see many of you on these special days of fellowship and prayer. In keeping with our theme this year "Keep your eyes FIXED on Jesus", the students and I are praying a decade of the rosary together each morning. Each decade is accompanied by a meditation on some aspect of the life, death, or resurrection of Christ, which is central to our faith and our relationship with God. Many children bring in a special rosary from home to pray along each morning. On the 25th of the month we will all gather together in the gym in the afternoon and pray the Luminous Mysteries. Students from each grade level are invited to lead one of the prayers as we meditate on the mysteries of Jesus' life. Particularly because our parish and school community are entrusted to the patronage of Our Lady, it is important to cultivate a love for this prayer and to teach it to our children.
On another note, I am happy to offer an out of uniform pass for children of parents who attend the first Year of Faith lecture by Sister Mary Diana, O.P. MD on the evening of October 16th at St. Michael's Hall. A brief reception begins at 6:30 with the talk beginning at 7:00 p.m. The title of this talk is "Morality, Medicine, and Faith." More details are available in the bulletin and in this publication of Our Lady's Word. Also, we have been able to add one more talk for all parents and parishioners while Sister Mary Diana is in town. She will speak in the Commons Meeting Space around 9:00 a.m., at a Coffee with Sister following the all school Mass on October 19th. This talk is also given from a medical perspective and is entitled "Chastity: What You Can't NOT Tell Your Children." I hope to see you there.
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OLMC's Strategic Plan
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is in the process of conducting a Strategic Plan. These plans are developed as needed every five years and provide an opportunity for stake holders to examine our areas of strengths, weaknesses, and areas for growth. Near the end of the year they identify goals and strategies to help the school toward continuous improvement. The plan document, goals, and strategies are then entrusted to the School Board for prioritization and implementation. The Strategic Planning Committee is comprised of four smaller committees that focus on marketing and enrollment, leadership and governance, academic excellence, and financial sustainability. The planning committees work together over the course of the school year, to develop a plan that will clarify the future direction of the school, establish priorities, solve problems, plan for changing circumstances and improve overall performance. As parents of the students at our school, we want you to realize that you have a direct impact on the direction of the school. Your feedback is essential and will drive a large part of the committee work for the Strategic Plan. In the coming weeks, we will be sending out a parent survey for your participation. Surveys are absolutely vital and an essential part of this process, and your candid feedback will be truly necessary. Please look for a survey email in the coming days, as the survey will launch on October 10th and will close at midnight on October 19th. The survey can be taken at home or there will be some computers available at school on the day of Parent/Teacher conferences. As in the past, the completion of this survey will earn an out of uniform pass for your child(ren). If you complete the survey at home, please print the final page, put your children's names on it and send it into the front office. If you complete it at school on conference day, please sign your name on the page next to the computer. God bless you and all that you do to foster the mission of our school. |
5th Grade Field Trip News
Do you know where the water you drink comes from?
The 5th graders had the opportunity to visit the Lee Hall Waterworks facility in Newport News on Thursday, September 27th. They learned that the facility provides the water for all of us living on this side of the James River: Poquoson, York County, Yorktown, Hampton, James City County, Williamsburg, not just for those living in Newport News!
God blessed the day with beautiful weather to tour the facility. The students were eager to demonstrate their knowledge of how water is treated before it comes to our homes.
An employee from the Plant made a point to mention that the 5th grade class was very well behaved, attentive and eager to learn. He noted that it was clear that they were very well prepared for the tour and was pleased to be able to contribute to their education. Parents, you can be very proud of your students!
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School Fun Fair! 
October 6, 2012
10am - 2pm
You're invited to come and enjoy the festivities this Saturday at OLMC! All ages are welcome! Candy & Prizes Stop by the Craft Table on your way into the Game area and decorate your free Goodie Bag to help carry your candy and prizes. A variety of games! Everyone is a winner at each game station!!! Tickets are $.25 each. Best buy: 50 tickets for $10.00. Events (10:00am - 2:00pm) 10-2 Games Bounce Houses Face Painting Bake Sale
Plant Sale/Pickup 10-12 Ryan the Balloon Guy 10-11 Newport News Fire Department 11-12 Newport News K-9 Demonstration 1-2 The UnXpected Band Lunch Menu (10:30am - 2:00 pm) Hot Dog-4 tickets Chili Dog-6 tickets Pork Barbeque Sandwich-8 tickets Pizza Slice (cheese or pepperoni)-6 tickets Nachos-6 tickets Soda-2 tickets Lemonade / Iced Tea-2 tickets Bottled Water-2 tickets Rita's Italian Ice-4 tickets Popcorn-3 tickets Bake Sale Item-2 tickets Invite your family and friends! Join us this Saturday for an afternoon of fun and fellowship!
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OLMC's Cornerstone Dinner  On October 20th, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School will be hosting the Cornerstone Dinner which will be held at Saint Michael Hall. You should have received an invitation last week. If not, please call the school and we will get one to you. The Cornerstone Dinner is a celebration of Catholic education and a wonderful showcase for our school. We are planning an evening of delicious dining, prepared by Jeanne Simko (parent of alumni) and entertainment. Mrs. George will bring in the choir for a short recital and Mrs. Thames will have a display of her students' artwork. Our keynote speaker will be Dr. Lisa Spiller, professor of marketing at Christopher Newport University and parent of two alumni and one current student of OLMC. We hope that you will join us in our celebration! If you should have any questions, please contact Michele Smith x 221 or development@olmc-school.com |
Healthier Meals
Offered at OLMC! 
Your child's day just got healthier! School lunches now include more fruits, vegetables, and whole grain-rich foods; only fat-free or low-fat milk; "right-size" meals with portions designed for a child's age; and less saturated fat, trans fat and sodium. The changes in school meals, the first in 15 years, are based on the latest nutritional guidelines.
Here are some important facts about the new nutritional guidelines:
- A school lunch will still consist of five different food items from five main food groups. These groups are:
- Meat/Meat Alternate (example:chicken, cheese)
- Bread/Bread Alternate (example: rolls, pasta, rice)
- Half of all grains offered must be whole grain rich
- Each day ¾ cup of vegetable is offered to include the following groups each week: dark green, orange/red, beans, starchy and other vegetables
- Each day ½ cup of fruit is offered
We are pleased to offer these choices, in response to the parent surveys from last year. Your child can learn good habits for life by making healthy food choices and getting proper exercise now. This year is a transition year as schools implement these new standards and work together with parents, to ensure that every child, has access to healthy and nutritious meals. Encourage them to try new foods and eat the healthy food offered in the school cafeteria!
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October is
The Month of Rosary 
The Catholic Church dedicates the month of October
to the Most Holy Rosary. Please join us as we pray
our weekly Rosary prayers. The Mysteries of the Rosary lead us to meditate on the course of our salvation, drawing us closer to Jesus and Mary. Please join us
in praying for our school and other special intentions.
This is a great opportunity to pray the Rosary if you
have never tried it before. Rosaries and prayer books
are provided. We will begin promptly at 8:15am so that Bible study participants can get to their class by 9am.
For more information, please contact Rita Smith at 757-254-3994 or rita.smith257@yahoo.com
Tuesday, October 9th - Luminous Mysteries
Tuesday, October 16th - Sorrowful Mysteries
Tuesday, October 23rd - Glorious Mysteries
8:15-9:00am in the Daily Mass Chapel
For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there in their midst. Matthew 18:20 |
Middle School Presentation
on Internet Safety  The Internet has opened up a world of information for anyone with a computer and a connection! On October 24th at 1:30pm, the Middle School Students will be treated to a presentation from Detective Balthes from the Newport News Police Department. Cybersafety is extremely important in today's world and we are excited about the opportunity to continue to educate our students. All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. |
Give Back Rewards Contest!
Homerooms A against B  Save up your Give Back Rewards labels/receipts! The Week of October 15 - 19th we will be running a contest for the whole school. A classes versus B classes. We count all BOXTOPS, LABELS FOR EDUCATION , MY COKE REWARDS, TYSON and FARM FRESH receipts. So send them in during the week of October 15-19th. There will be collection bins in the cafeteria. |
Year of Faith Event!  Sister Mary Diana, O.P. from the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia (Nashville) will be coming to OLMC to speak. Sister is a practicing physician in Nashville, and presents for the Catholic Medical Association (CMA) on various topics of contemporary relevance including conscience, healthcare, and issues surrounding morality. She is a gifted speaker, able to present topics from a scientific and medical perspective yet in language accessible to all. OLMC is pleased to welcome Sister Mary Diana as a Speaker for the Year of Faith. We welcome all parents, parishioners and friends of OLMC to join us on Tuesday, October 16th at 6:30 pm at Saint Michael's Hall. Hospitality will be offered beginning at 6:30pm, and there will be a meet and greet with Sister Mary Diana. The presentation will begin at 7:00pm. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Christine Tucker at ctucker@olmc-school.com. Reservations are suggested, but not required. ________________________________________________ *Please note the venue has been changed from the school gym to Saint Michael's Hall. Please join us for this very special Year of Faith event! |
Give Back Rewards Programs 
Our Lady of Mount Carmel participates in many give back rewards programs and you can help! Any Questions? Call or email Karen Domzal at 279-0276 kdomzal@aol.com
BOXTOPS, LABELS FOR EDUCATION , MY COKE REWARDS and TYSON : All you need to do is clip it and send it in ! Don't forget to ask family and friends to help out!
- Boxtops : Clip the boxtop logo that has the expiration date
- Labels for Education: Clip the part of the label that has the UPC and the Labels for Education logo.
- My Coke Rewards: Codes can be found underneath caps and on boxes. Just send in the part that has the code on it.
- Tyson: For each redemption label that we collect and submit to Tyson, our school is given 24 cents cash! You just need to collect the "Tyson Project A+" labels from boxes or bags and send the labels to school
FARM FRESH: Save your receipts! We just need the bottom that says, "Your total for 123-4 is ..." You need to send these in before May 31st!!! These expire at the end of the school year.
HARRIS TEETER: Re-link your VIC card! You need to re-link each school year.
http://www.harristeeter.com/community/together_in_education/link_to_your_school.aspx
Our school code is: 2553
FOOD LION : Link your MVP card.
https://www.foodlionmvprewards.com/mvp_registration/cardno.php
Our school code is: 217907
TARGET : Do you have a red card? If so enroll it in the Take Charge of Education Program http://www.target.com/tcoe
Our School code is: 16603
OFFICE DEPOT: All you need to do is make a qualifying purchase at Office Depot and present our school's 5% Back to Schools program ID 70104288.
Thank you for supporting OLMC School!
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4th Annual
Making a Difference Race Making a Difference
Mind, Body, Spirit
8K & 3K Run / Walk
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Mariners' Museum Newport News
Runners and walkers are offered 8K and 3K options that traverse the scenic area of the Mariners' Museum, the majestic Lion's Bridge, and the beautiful Riverside neighborhood. All participants receive goody bags, tech t-shirts, and a post-race award ceremony with family fun attractions. Everyone is invited! Runners, walkers, adults and children of all ages and abilities are welcome in both events. Event Proceeds benefit the students of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School to promote health and well being...mind, body and spirit. For more information and a registration form, please visit: OLMC Making a Difference Race |
Labels for Education 
Earn 100 Bonus Points!
Did you read and relax this summer with
any of the popular magazines listed, and purchased
them at a retailer near you?
Clip any 2 UPCs and send them into the school label coordinator Karen Domzal.
Earn FREE stuff for your school when you
turn in your UPC to your school
coordinator by October 8, 2012!
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Student Volunteers Wanted
Weekend of October 13th and 14th OLMC students (grades 3 and up) are needed to help pass out flyers for the manna program on the weekend of October 13-14. If you would like your child to serve their school in this way and are able to attend one of the Masses indicated below, please send in a parent-signed note or email to Mrs. Tucker indicating the date/Mass time your child is able to attend and serve. Since only four children are needed after each Mass, those families who respond first will be given preference. Students will receive an out of uniform pass in appreciation of their efforts. |
Saturday:
| 5:00 PM | | Sunday: | 8:00 AM | | | 10:00 AM
2:00 PM (Spanish)
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On the day of, students should: - Be dressed in Mass uniform
- Find Mrs. Coon at the Manna table prior to Mass and "check in"
- Discreetly move to the commons area after Communion is finished
- Pass out flyers at the station assigned by Mrs. Coon
Thank you in advance for your service to OLMC!
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The Yearbook Crew Wants You!  The Yearbook crew invites you to submit photos for the yearbook. We especially need photos from sporting events, class parties, field trips and other special events. Help us get as many photos as possible to create an amazing yearbook! Log on to: www.images.jostens.com Enter the Login ID: 400144115 and password: OLMCYB Select the photos you wish to submit and click on "Image Share." Enter your contact information and information about the photos and click "Save Details." The Yearbook Staff will review all photos and determine final yearbook content. We cannot guarantee that all submissions can be used in the book. We appreciate your help! |
Peninsula Catholic High School Golf Tournament
The Peninsula High School Booster Club will hold a Golf Tournament to benefit Peninsula Catholic High School at the Kiln Creek Golf Course in Newport News. The tournament will be on October 11, 2012 with a 12pm sign in, and a 1pm shotgun start. The cost is $75 for individuals and $280 for a team of four. The cost includes range balls, dinner and prizes. Mulligan packages are available and a 50/50 sweepstakes!
If you are interested in playing, either as an individual or with a team, please contact Mr. Steve Sprinkle at 757-846-6200 or stevespr1@verizon.net
If you are signing individually, please rate yourself as an A, B, C or D player. |
Calling All Artists!
Ecology Arts Contest
Photography, Poetry, Canvas, Essay, Film, Sculpture, ect...Express yourself!
Theme: "Catholic Social Teaching and Ecology"....Why is care for the earth so important? What destroys it? How can we preserve it?
Rules: Written word must be less than 700 words. Short films must be less than 8 minutes. Any medium can be used as long as it expresses the theme. The contest is open to all ages from elementary up, one winner from each age group (elementary, middle school, high school and adult) will be chosen to win a prize, and will be featured at the ECO Summit on October 27th.
All entries must be submitted by October 12, 2012 to OJP@cccofva.org and must include artist's name, age, grade, school or parish, phone number and address.
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OLMC Sweatshirts Are Here!
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Sweatshirts are now available in the Front Office. The sizes available are: youth small (6-8), youth medium (10-12), youth large (14-16), and adult small through 3X. The cost is $15 for youth small to adult 1X. Shirts that are 2X and 3X are $20 each. Sweatshirts can be purchased directly from the Front Office or you can send in your order with payment to the school. Checks should be made payable to Our Lady of Mount Carmel School. Order forms are available in the Front Office or Edline at: Sweatshirt Order Form
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Top Teacher Search!
Do you have a favorite OLMC Teacher that deserves recognition? Hampton Roads Magazine is conducting a Top Teachers Search for the second year in a row.
Please help us recognize and honor the outstanding teachers at our school!
Nominations are taking place until October 19th at: Top Teacher Search
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