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Wednesday, 11/28
SACS Early Dismissal, 2pm
Auction Committee Meeting, 8am or 6pm
Thursday, 11/29
8th Grade Visit to PCHS
9am-12pm (lunch provided)
Friday, 11/30
All School Mass, 8:15am
Saturday, 12/1
Craft Fair, 9am-3pm
Tuesday, 12/4
Rosary, 8:15am
Band/Choir Show, 2:00pm
Wednesday, 12/5
SACS Early Dismissal, *12pm*
Spirit Wear Day
Thursday, 12/6
Band/Choir Show, 6:30pm
Friday, 12/7
All School Mass
First Reconciliation
Saturday, 12/8
Holy Day-Immaculate Conception
Mass at OLMC, 10:30am
First Reconciliation
12/8-12/14
UNO Chicago Grill Dough Rai$er Week for OLMC
Tuesday, 12/11
Rosary, 8:15am
Winter Program, 2pm
Thursday, 12/13
Winter Program, 6:30pm
Friday, 12/14
Early Dismissal, 12pm
All School Mass
Sunday, 12/16
Advent Brunch with Santa, 11am
Tuesday, 12/18
Rosary, 8:15am
Wednesday, 12/19
8th grade Etiquette Luncheon, 12pm
Class Parties, 2pm
December 20-January 2
No School
Merry Christmas!
Thursday, 1/3
Classes Resume
1/9-1-11
Middle School Exams
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Bingo Schedule
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Next Upcoming Bingo Night:
Monday, December 3, 2012
Families Scheduled
Floor Duty:
Adinaro, Joseph
Beltz, Saundra
Kwa, Teck (2hr trainer)
Mummert, David
Reiser, Jill
Rosa, Jesus
Vairo, Daniel
Vietez, Carl
Wojcik, Louis
Wright, Dan
Zimmerman, Kim
Kitchen Duty:
Drozda, Maria
Ryan, Patrick
Tanko, Daron
Floor Captain:
Mummert, David
In the event that a substitute is needed for your night, please contact Julie Hill at 757-596-2754.
We would like to thank the families that worked bingo the past few Mondays. 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
November Schedule
Nov. 27 - Dec.3
Valerio family
MacMasters family
Please pick the statue up no earlier than Tuesday and return by Monday. May God bless your time with Our Lady and may she 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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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. If you have any requests, please send them to Rita Smith at rita.smith257@yahoo.com and they will be prayed for during the rosary. The power of prayer does
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A special family event is scheduled for
Sunday, December 16th!
Following the 10am Mass, children and their families are invited to come have brunch with Santa. This event is sponsored by the Notre Dame Club of Southeastern Virginia.
For reservations contact
Nicole at:
ndseva@alumni.nd.edu
Please include your name and number of people in your party. Reservations are required and a donation will be accepted at the door (suggested: $5/adults; $3 children).
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Congratulations Student Council!
The Student Council raised $276 for the American Red Cross from the sale of their Turkey Grams! Congratulations students and thank you for working hard to help others! Also, thank you to everyone that supported this fundraiser. OLMC is doing wonderful things!
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Peninsula Catholic Breakfast
with Santa!
HO! HO! HO!
Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus on December 15th from 9am until 11am at Peninsula Catholic High School for a delicious breakfast to help support the PCHS Booster Club. A photographer will be there to take pictures, and Santa will send a personalized letter, along with your photo to you! Please feel free to bring your own camera too!
$5 per person
Children under 2 are free
Please RSVP by December 10th to reserve seating. To RSVP please send Santa an email at
santaclaus@peninsulacatholic.com
or call 757-596-7247, ext. 0
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Crusader Connection
Are you a new family this year? Or are you looking to know more about the happenings at OLMC?
You are invited to read our monthly newsletter "Crusader Connection" to learn the ins and outs of OLMC. If you would like to be on our distribution list, please email Christine Dugan at
Crusader Connection November
Crusader Connection October
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Youth Ministry Fundraiser
December 8th and 9th
Father John David has graciously allowed the Junior Youth Group to take up a second collection on December 8th and 9th during the OLMC Masses, for Youth Ministry events. This fundraiser will assist in helping the Junior and Senior Youth Group partake in Parish, Regional, and Diocesan events, including mission trips, youth rallies, retreats,
and more. Please give what you can to support the youth.
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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: November 28th 6:30-8:30pm in St. Michael Hall Advent Family NightAdvent Family Night is designed to help children and families prepare for the season of Advent. This year, we are asking the Junior Youth Group to assist in the opening prayer and help the younger kids throughout the evening. Please join us! December 5thEdge Service Night During this evening, we will be making Christmas cards for the residents of St. Francis Nursing Home and the patients of Mary Immaculate Hospital. Our cards will be given to them on their food trays over the holiday season.December 19th Edge Christmas Party If you are able, please bring a plate of Christmas cookies to share. We'll be discussing the Christmas story, and have some Small Group games to play.*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.
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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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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For the latest pictures, postings, events and updates, join us on Facebook!
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Voted the Best Private School in Hampton Roads!
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27th Annual
Christmas Craft Fair
Saturday, December 1, 2012
9am - 3pm
Please join us for our annual Christmas Craft Fair!
With over 100 vendors under one roof, you can take care of all of your shopping needs: jewelry, pottery, candles, art, photography, clothing, florals, baked goods, concession stand, Chinese auction, and more! Admission is FREE.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
All are invited to attend a meeting about the auction on November 28th at 8:15 at school. We will discuss the auction committees and tasks and answer any questions anyone has. If you are interested in helping plan the auction or have any ideas to share, please attend this meeting. We will host a meeting at 6:00 pm as well for those who cannot attend in the morning. Please contact Tammy (757-593-3621) or Julie (757-876-7209) if you plan to attend. Reminder about Auction Donations: Please send in your donations before Christmas Break. All families are asked to donate two items to the auction. Early Donation Incentive: For each donation sent in by December 19th, you will receive one service hour per item. |
OLMC Choir Performs For The Bishop!
Recently, the Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Choir sang for Bishop DiLorenzo. The evening proved to be an exceptional night and a true testimony to the beauty of Catholic education.
Following the event, Bishop DiLorenzo sent a letter of gratitude that read, "Thank you so much for the performance by your choir at the Towne Bank reception last week. It was absolutely excellent and very inspiring to hear the children sing! I know it was a great deal of work on your part. I am also grateful to the parents for bringing the children out that evening
on a school night. Please share my thanks
with all who participated."
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Eat, Drink and Raise Money!
Come Support a Dough Rai$er to benefit
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School!
UNO will donate up to 20%
of your check to this fund!
Dates:
Saturday, 12/8-Friday, 12/14
Location:
UNO at Kiln Creek
5007 Victory Boulevard
Dine in or take out! Come out for an enjoyable meal to raise money for OLMC, reward your students, and have a delicious meal!
Printable vouchers are available on our website under "News and Information"
www.olmc-school.com
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Band and Choir Performance
December 6th, 6:30pm
Please join us in the school gym as the band, strings and choir perform the beautiful songs they learned this trimester!
Christmas Program
December 13th, 6:30pm
All parents are invited to join us in the school gym as 4th and 5th grade students perform the Nativity story, with music from around the world. The students will be singing traditional carols from five different countries including: France, Germany, Columbia, the United States and Africa, and will treat you to a special chant in Latin.
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We will host our annual Talent Show
on January 25, 2013!
Auditions will be held: January 4th-Middle School January 11th-Lower School
Performers of all ages are welcome to join the fun. We are looking for singers, dancers, musical performances, cup stacking demonstrations, magicians and more!
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Students Serving the Lord
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School's Christian Service Club recently participated in a service project with the Church to fill Thanksgiving bags for needy families. Volunteers of all ages worked together to fill 150 bags, unload turkeys and organize the food, all in the name of serving the Lord. The service project was a tremendous success and the Christian Service Club is looking forward to working with the Church again to help staff and perform for the Senior Luncheon on December 8th!
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SACS Meeting
Standard Two
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. OLMC is once again working toward earning an accreditation that meets the superior criteria and quality standards mandated by SACS.
During a recent after school meeting, the faculty and staff of OLMC gathered to discuss ideas and principles related to the standards for quality schools, as they relate to the criteria required by SACS. In November, the committee for standard two gave a presentation that encompassed their standard which reads, "The school operates under governance and leadership that promote and support student performance and school effectiveness." It was determined that OLMC is very strong in this area as we provide numerous written policies and practices that clearly and directly support the school's purpose, direction and effective operation. The school has an effective communication plan in place that communicates with stakeholders though a variety of channels and mediums. It was also clearly noted that the school leadership has a strong autonomy to meet goals for achievement and instruction to manage day to ay operations effectively. Additionally, leaders and staff work hard to deliberately and consistently align their actions toward continuous improvement to achieve the school's purpose.
The Standard Two Committee did an outstanding job of recognizing our greatest efforts for promoting and supporting student performance and school effectiveness. In the coming weeks, the faculty and staff will continue to work toward addressing the remaining standards for excellence.
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*Manna Gift cards make great presents for Christmas! Gift cards are sold through the school and the church daily. Also, Manna helpers are available to take orders every Tuesday afternoon at carpool. This incredible fundraiser supports the school, church and helps to lower your tuition.
Obtain order form during carpool on Tuesdays, or from school office or school website anytime.
Then fill out order, write check and return to school, and pick up your order from a Manna Representative in front of school on Tuesdays from 2:40-3:00pm (be sure to be back in your car by 3:00pm). If you miss the pick up, orders will be available in the school office or contact Carolyn Moore at 719-6666 or Rita Smith at 254-3994
*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 gift. If you would like two or more ornaments, they are on sale for $15 each. Ornaments can be ordered through the school or picked up in the Front Office.
For a Manna order forms or ornament order forms please visit Edline and look under the Parent Life tab.
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Chastity Rallies are open for all youth in grades 8-12 at the following locations:
Sunday, December 9 at Saint Gregory Catholic Church, Virginia Beach, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Monday, December 10 at Saint Edward Catholic Church, Richmond, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
The rallies are free and no registration is required.
Our guest speaker, Chris Stefanick, a husband and father of six, comes to us with over fourteen years of youth ministry experience to present on the topic of chastity. Chris goes beyond fear tactics about STD's and appeals to the desire in all of our hearts for real love and authentic relationships. Chris shares his own experiences of dating, being a husband, and being a dad that range from hilarious to deeply moving. Upbeat, passionate, humorous, and sensitive enough for a mixed crowd, Chris Stefanick will challenge youth to live chastity. For more information on the speaker please see http://chris-stefanick.com/
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Hampton Roads Magazine
Top Teacher Voting!
Eight teachers from Our Lady of Mount Carmel School are in the running for the Top Ten Teachers in Hampton Roads! Our Lady of Mount Carmel School dominated the Newport News category, and we thank you for your support! Please help us recognize these fantastic educators by voting for the OLMC teachers. The 10 individuals receiving the most votes will be honored as HRM Top Teachers with featured editorial profiles in our February 2013 Education Issue. *It is possible to vote for more than one teacher. And it is also possible to vote more than once. Please vote often and help us show Hampton Roads where the best teachers are! *Please note if you are using a MAC, it may not be possible to see the full list of teachers and schools. However, you will be able to view the full list by using a PC. Voting is taking place now and will end on December 14th! Please help us show Hampton Roads where the best Teachers are! To view the results and vote please visit: Hampton Roads Top Teachers |
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