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Wednesday, 10/17
SACS Early Dismissal, 2pm
Friday, 10/19
All School Mass, 8:15am
Family Survey Closes-midnight
Saturday, 10/20
Cornerstone Dinner
Tuesday, 10/23
Rosary, 8:15am
7th grade ropes course
8th grade Poor Clare visit
Wednesday, 10/24
MS Internet Presentation, 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
Thursday, 11/1
All Saint's Day
All School Mass, 8:15am
4th Grade Hall of Saints
Friday 11/2
All School Mass, 8:15am
First Friday Adoration
11/5-11/8
Book Fair
Monday, 11/5
Poor Clare Food Drive
Tuesday, 11/6
Picture Make Up Day
Bring a Friend to School Day
Wednesday, 11/7
Spirit Wear Day
Thursday, 11/8
Science Fair
Friday, 11/9
All School Mass, 8:15am
Post to Edline 5-8
Saturday, 11/10
Making A Difference Race
Wednesday, 11/14
SACS Early Dismissal, 2pm
Thursday, 11/15
Open House, 6-8pm
Friday, 11/16
All School Mass, 8:15am
End Trimester #1
Wednesday, 11/21
Early Dismissal, 12pm
11/22-11/25
No School - Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday, 11/28
SACS Early Dismissal, 2pm
Friday, 11/30
All School Mass, 8:15am
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Bingo Schedule
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Next Upcoming Bingo Night:
Monday, October 22, 2012
Families Scheduled
Floor Duty:
Brown, Nicole
Harris, Carolyn
Hines, Katie (2)
Kenneley, Jen
Kwa, Teck (2 hr trainer)
Mann, Mike
Murawski, Mike
Rizzi, Angie
Williams, Steven
Kitchen Duty:
Bochel, MaryBeth
Ryan, Patrick
Smith, Rita
Floor Captain:
Mann, Mike
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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Pilgrim Virgin Schedule
October Schedule
October 16-22
Branche family
Van Treeck family
October 23-29
Yun family
Almirante family
October 30-November 5
Kus family
Smith family
Please pick the statue up no earlier than Tuesday and return by Monday. May God bless your time with Our Lady and may seh enliven the presence of Jesus in your home and your family. Our unity in prayer will surely bring
many graces to our school and community.
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Coaching Opportunity
Love sports? Play basketball?
Help us keep our championship status by coaching our middle school girls basketball team.
If you would like to consider coaching our championship team, please contact:
Krissy Toland at:
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Thank You!
Thank you to all the families who ordered fall mums and pansies to support our 7th grade fundraiser for the 8th grade graduation, and who also assisted with the delivery and organization of the flowers, and their distribution on the day of the Fun Fair!
Thanks to your kindness and generosity, the flower sale was a tremendous success!
Jean Cavelli and Debbie Sherman
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Picture Make Up Day
Picture make up day will be on November 6th for all students that wish to have their pictures retaken or who missed picture day the first time. Students that are having photos retaken are permitted to wear their Mass day uniform or Sunday best to school on November 6th. | |
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Fall/Winter Uniforms
Beginning October 16th, shorts and skorts will no longer be permitted during the colder months. Students will be permitted to wear shorts and skorts again after spring break. Happy Fall!
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OLMC would like to thank all of the Tuesday Helpers that have been so generous with their time and talents at the beginning of this school year. We sincerely thank you and want you to know how much you are appreciated. Keep up the great work!
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November 15th
Open House!
We will be hosting an Open House on November 15, 2012 from 6-8pm.We invite you to extend the invitation to neighbors, family and friends to come see why Our Lady of Mount Carmel was awarded the National Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence in Education and voted the Best Private School in Hampton Roads! On November 15th, please invite others to join us for an informational evening and a glimpse into the faith, academics and life at OLMC!
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Volunteer Opportunity!
OLMC will host an Open House on November 15th beginning at 6pm. Light refreshments and beverages will be served. We are looking for a few volunteers to shop for food and/or help set up the refreshment table. All purchases will be reimbursed on behalf of the school, and this counts towards service hours.
If you are interested in helping, please email Barbara Flores at
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Read the Catechism in a Year!
For this Year of Faith, Pope Benedict has encouraged you to study and reflect on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Here's an easy and free way to do it. Click on the link below, enter your email address, and you'll start getting a little bit of the Catechism emailed to you every morning. Read that little bit every day and you'll read the whole catechism in a year!
I Want to Read the Catechism
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Annual Pig Pickin Dinner
Boy Scout Troop #242, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, will be holding their annual Pig Pickin Dinner on Saturday, October 27, 2012. Food will be served from 4:30pm until 7:30pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 12742 Nettles Drive, Newport News, VA 23606. The cost of the dinner is $10 and takeout is available. Tickets may be purchased at the dinner or from a Scout in Troop #242. All are invited to attend! For more information, please contact Alex Shahmouradian at 757-244-6661.
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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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Virtus Training
The Diocese mandates that all those who minister to 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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2012-2013 Yearbooks
Don't miss out on the 2012-2013 yearbook!
Order your book online at:
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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 17th
Junior Youth Group Meeting from 6:30pm to 8:00pm in St. Michael Hall. All youth, grades 6-8 are invited to join. At our last meeting, we began learning about the importance of prayer in our daily lives. We now dive into different types of prayer. On Wednesday, we will focus on Prayers of Thanksgiving.
October 27th
Middle School Youth Rally
at St. Jerome Church
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 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.
October 31st
Trunk or Treat will take place at St. Jerome Catholic Church (116 Denbigh Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23608). OLMC will meet at St. Jerome at 6:30pm. If you and your child would like to eat dinner at 5:30pm, please let Christina know (St. Jerome needs a head count). At 6:30pm, Trunk or Treat begins, complete with blowups and music. No costumes needed! Help make this year our biggest event. This event is co-sponsored by the Knights of Columbus #5480.
November 17th
Into the Mystery:
Middle School Retreat
Into The Mystery: Middle School Retreat will take place on November 17th from 9am (registration from 8:30-9am) to 4pm at Sandy Bottom Nature Park. This day long retreat is an opportunity for your teen to get away from school, homework, family, etc to recharge and refocus on their faith and relationship with Jesus. The retreat focuses on the mystery of the Trinity and they will learn how to (or continue) to have a personal relationship with Christ. Cost is $20** per teen and permission slips will be available at JYG.
Registration for Junior Youth Group is located at:
Don't let payment stop you from registering your teen. If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact Christina at 595-0385 x128
or by email 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.
Yes, Your Teen is Crazy
November 15, 2012
6:30-8:30pm
Working With the New Millennium Adolescent
November 16, 2012
9:00am-12:00pm
Communicating With Love
November 29, 2012
6:30-8:30pm
For a complete list of classes, or to register online
please visit:
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Parenting Classes Offered by:
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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
1-2-3 Magic
Wednesdays,
Nov 7-Dec 5, 2012
6-7:30pm
Active Parenting
1-2-3-4 Parent!
Mondays,
Nov 12-Dec 3
6-8pm Classes are free, and located in Newport News 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,
Thank you to so many who have completed the parent satisfaction survey for the OLMC Strategic Plan. The survey closes at midnight this Friday. If you complete the survey at home, please print the final page of the survey and write your child(rens)'s name(s) on it, and send it to the front office to receive an out of uniform opportunity for them. The survey is administered for the sake of the Strategic Plan and is analyzed and presented to the school by a third party market researcher. This is an integral part of the Strategic Plan and I am grateful for your participation. The link to the survey is:
OLMC Strategic Plan Survey
A second survey will be coming to your homes in paper format, which is being administered in all 24 Catholic Schools by the Office of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Richmond. Unfortunately, the local school and the diocese were not able to merge questions onto one survey. The diocesan survey is widely standardized and serves a more global purpose, rather than one specific to our school, nor were we able to select the timing for their survey. I hope you will consider completing this survey for the Diocese and returning it to the school as early as is convenient for you. They will be bundled and forwarded to the Diocese. A letter from the Diocese accompanies the survey and will provide more information.
Congratulations to Deacon Anton Siochi, who was ordained to the diaconate by Bishop Francis DiLorenzo last Saturday at the Cathedral. In his homily, the Bishop exhorted these 19 new permanent deacons (and 19 more to be ordained on November 3rd) to be active in their parishes, with particular emphasis on their contribution to education. We are proud to have Deacon Anton already serving on our school board and we join in prayers of thanksgiving for this blessing to our parish and school.
I know many of you are looking for ways to enter into the Year of Faith in concrete ways both for yourselves and for your families. I encourage you to attend the lecture series offered at the parish throughout the year. Father John David will be speaking on the historical background of the Second Vatican Council on most Thursdays in November. Check the bulletin or church website for details. The Vatican has offered generous plenary indulgences for the Year of Faith, including attendance at such lectures, and which details can be found on this Vatican link.
Year of Faith
In union with the intentions of Pope Benedict XVI and his expressed wishes that the faithful use this Year to study and pray through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, I would like to invite all who are interested to a book study on this phenomenal gift of the Church, the Catechism. Look in a future OLW for an announcement for an opening meeting. You can attend the first meeting to see if you are interested in participating in a deeper study of the Catechism.
Let us pray for one another and for our parish and school, that we will be open to the grace of deeper conversion to live our faith authentically both in our private and public lives.
With prayers for your families,
Sister Dominic
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Cornerstone Dinner
October 20, 2012
 1954-2012 Building the Future of Catholic Education Father John David Ramsey, Sister Dominic, O.P., and the faculty and staff of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School cordially invite you to attend The Cornerstone Dinner Saint Michael Hall Cocktail Hour Begins at 6:30pm Silent Auction during cocktail hour Dinner at 7:30pm Coffee-rubbed Ribeye Roast Or Moroccan Style Atlantic Cod Special Guest Speaker Dr. Lisa Spiller Special Appearances by OLMC Students Come celebrate Our Lady of Mount Carmel School at the Cornerstone Dinner! Dr. Lisa Spiller, our keynote speaker, is a Professor of Marketing at Christopher Newport University with over 25 years of experience in teaching. She and her husband James have three children, two who graduated from OLMC and one who is currently attending OLMC. Dr. Spiller is a product of Catholic education herself. The Spiller Family has been a member of OLMC Parish since 1991. Lisa has used her talents to influence Catholic education for many years and is committed to the growth of Catholic education in the future. Your dinner ticket includes cocktail hour with heavy hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, dinner and dessert. We will showcase some of our students artwork and written work and our fabulous choir will perform. The silent auction will feature a Crucifix that was blessed at St. Peter's Basilica and dipped in the Holy Water located at the tomb of Pope John Paul, artwork, a week-long getaway to a destination of your choice, a beautiful white gold and Tahitian pearl pendant,two tickets to any NASCAR race in the United States and a lot more. Send in your reservation today!
We hope that you will join us in our celebration! If you have any questions, please contact Michele Smith x 221 or development@olmc-school.com |
Coffee with Sister
Canceled! We are sorry to announce that due to a minor injury, Sister Mary Diana will not be able to present her talk on Friday morning, October 19th. We hope to be able to re-schedule her talk for another time, and will keep you informed. The OLW will have further updates about any scheduled talks with Sister Mary Diana. |
Strategic Plan Parent Survey
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is in the process of conducting a Strategic Plan. 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. The parent survey is now open and we are asking for your participation. Surveys are absolutely vital and an essential part of this process, and your candid feedback is truly necessary. The survey is now open and will close at midnight on October 19th. Please take 15 minutes to provide thoughtful answers to the prompts. The results of the survey are anonymous and will be reviewed and analyzed by a third party. As in the past, the completion of this survey will earn an out of uniform pass for your child(ren). Please print the final page of the survey, put your children's names on it and send it into the front office. God bless you and all that you do to foster the mission of our school, and thank you for helping to determine the course of the future of OLMC! The survey link is: Strategic Plan Parent Survey |
November 6th
Bring a Friend to School Day!
Newport News public schools will be closed on November 6, 2012 for the presidential elections. OLMC will be open that day and we would love to share our school with friends and neighbors!
On November 6th, we invite all students to bring a friend to school! If you know someone who would like to attend OLMC for a day, please extend the invitation to come see our school.
The Bring a Friend to School program follows the same procedures as a shadow day, and reservations are required. Please contact the school Front Office at 757-596-2754 to sign up!
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Anti-Bullying Awareness
OLMC is dedicated to increasing bully awareness. Our proactive approach works to prevent, resolve and eliminate bullying in our school. We are working to raise awareness and promote prevention in our school. On October 24th at 1:30pm, the Middle School Students will be treated to a presentation about cyber bullying and Internet safety.
Cyber bullying is one of the fastest growing problems among young Internet users today. Additionally, cyber safety is extremely important and is an area of concern as the Internet has opened up a world of information for anyone with a computer and a connection. We are excited about the opportunity to continue to educate our students, and encourage parents of all grade levels to attend our cyber presentation.
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SACS Meeting
Standard One  Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is fully accredited, and is renowned as a dually accredited school. OLMC was awarded and maintains accreditations by both the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Southern Associaion of Independent Schools (SAIS). Every five years, every aspect of our school, from curriculum and instruction to facilities and administration are analyzed and assessed by the School Improvement Team to ensure our school fulfilles best practices for continuous school improvement. OLMC School is currently undergoing its five year self-study for SACS re-accreditation. Recognized by the United States Department of Education, SACS is a prestigious regional accreditation organization responsible for accrediting schools and colleges in all of the southern states. Their third-party approval ensures that schools are systemically prepared to sustain a model of best practices in quality education. They will award accreditation to schools that that meet their superior criteria and uphold quality standards. During after school SACS meetings, the faculty and staff of OLMC gather to discuss ideas and principles related to the standards for quality schools, as they relate to the criteria required by SACS. There are five comprehensive standards with which we must comply. Recently, the committee for standard one gave a presentation about the purpose and direction of the school. Standard one reads, "the school maintains and communicates a purpose and direction that commit to high expectations for learning as well as shared values and beliefs about teaching and learning." Review processes, school communication plans, the educational culture and programs, and improvement processes were among the strongest pieces of evidence gathered. The Standard One Committee has done an outstanding job of recognizing our greatest efforts and identifying goals toward improving the fulfillment of our direction and purpose. In the coming weeks, the faculty and staff will be working to address the remaining standards for excellence. |
School-Wide
Pet Pantry Project
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is conducting a pet pantry collection led by the Christian Service Club. OLMC students, along with their families, are encouraged to help the Peninsula Pet Pantry. This pet pantry was created to help pet owners facing economic hardships feed their pets and care for them. When times get tough financially, many pet owners are forced to abandon their pets because they can not provide adequate care for them. For many of these people, their pets are a source of comfort and companionship.
In union with the parish outreach program, OLMC School is currently collecting donations of pet food, cat litter, and pet treats. Change, monetary donations, and pet food store gift cards are also greatly appreciated. If you are able to give to this great cause, please send your donations to school with your student(s) or bring them by the Front Office. The collection will end on October 19th. God bless you for your generosity.
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Nominations End this Saturday!
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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Give Back Rewards Contest Going on This Week!
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. Send them in this week, October 15-19th. There will be collection bins in the cafeteria. |
Free 8x10 Family Portrait
for All OLMC School Families! Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is updating the Church Directory and would like to invite all school families to come and have a family portrait taken. Families do not have to be registered parishioners at OLMC Church to take advantage of this offer. Photography dates are as follows: Nov. 6th-9th (2:30-9pm), Nov. 10th (10am-5pm) Nov. 19th, 20th, 21st & 23rd (11am-7pm) Nov. 24th (10am-5pm) Dec. 3rd-7th (2:30-9pm), Dec. 8th (10am-5pm) Jan. 2nd-4th (2:30-9pm), Jan. 5th (10am-5pm) If you wish to buy photos, keep the following in mind... - Photos taken by Dec. 8th will be back in time for Christmas.
- Portrait Christmas cards are available!
- When you make your appointment on line, you will receive a $10 off coupon.
- 20% discount for all Military, Fire Fighters, Police and Senior Citizens.
- There's no obligation to buy photos!
The more the merrier! Bring along extended family members and family pets to be photographed with you!
Visit OLMC Family Portraits to schedule your appointment
or call the church office at 595-0385
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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 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 |
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 |
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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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