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Friday, 2/1 All School Mass, 8:15am First Friday Adoration Volunteer Reception, 9:15am Early Dismissal, 12pm Tuesday, 2/5 Rosary, 8:15am Wednesday, 2/6 Spirit Wear Day Jump Rope for Heart SACS Early Dismissal, 2pm Thursday, 2/7 Discussion Group with Sr. Maria Joseph, 9:30am Friday, 2/8 No School Grades Posted to Edline Tuesday, 2/12 Rosary, 8:15am Class Parties, 2pm Wednesday, 2/13 Ash Wednesday All School Mass, 8:15am Thursday, 2/14 Discussion Group with Sr. Maria Joseph, 9:30am Friday, 2/15 All School Mass, 8:15am NJHS Inductions, 9:15am 7th Grade Fun Night Monday, 2/18 No School, President's Day Tuesday, 2/19 Rosary, 8:15am Thursday, 2/21 Discussion Group with Sr. Maria Joseph, 9:30am Friday, 2/22 All School Mass, 8:15am Grades posted to Edline Tuesday, 2/26 Rosary, 8:15am Wednesday, 2/27 SACS Early Dismissal, 2pm Thursday, 2/28 Discussion Group with Sr. Maria Joseph, 9:30am
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Bingo Schedule
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Next Upcoming Bingo Night:
Monday, February 4, 2013
Families Scheduled
Floor Duty:
Abu Absi, Mike
Adinaro, Joseph
Blackwood, Michael
Blarr, Robert
Domzal, Karen
Glauner, Kristen
Gray, Erin
Kim, Jae-Woo
Posey, Ward
Rosa, Jesus
Spiller, James
Kitchen Duty:
McGee, Teresa
Spencer, Paul
Wilson, Ken
Floor Captain:
Posey, Ward
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
Winter Schedule
Jan. 29-Feb. 4
Hallare Family
Feb. 5-11
Mummert Family
Feb. 12-18
Harris Family
Feb. 19-25
Kus Family
Feb. 26-Mar. 4
Aungst 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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Calling All Talent Show Acts!
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There will be a special PORT performance on the evening of February 7th. If you participated in the talent show and would like to perform for the PORT guests, please contact Christine Dugan at cdugan@olmc-school.com |
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OLMC would like to thank all of the volunteers that helped
to make the used book sale so successful! We truly appreciate your organization and efforts. Thank you for giving
your time to OLMC!
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Parents, this is just a reminder for safety sake, unless your child has a note stating otherwise, he or she will go home via their usual mode of transportation. Verbal verification from the student is not acceptable. Written verification from the parent is requested. Thank you.
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your generosity!
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February 26, 2013
St. Mary's Star of the Sea
in Hampton
6-9pm
For more information or to register, please visit
Virtus Training
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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:
February 1st & 2nd
The Senior and Junior Youth Group will be cleaning and painting the youth room. All members and parents are invited to attend!
February 8th
PORT Help
All Junior Youth Group members, along with their parents, are invited to assist with serving food for PORT. This service project will replace the Feb. 6th JYG meeting.
March 15th-17th
The Diocesan Youth Conference will take place in Hampton, VA at the Hampton Convention Center on March 15th-17th. Current 8th graders and above are welcome to attend. Registration forms are due before Feb 14th. If anyone has any questions or would like a form, please contact Christina.
*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.
Upcoming Classes:
Positive Discipline
Wednesday, January 30th
6:30-8:30pm
Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids:
How to stop yelling and start connecting
Thursday, February 28th
6:30-8:30pm
For locations, please call
757-668-9304
For a complete list of classes, or to register online
please visit:
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Parenting Classes Offered by:
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for Parents
This program is for parents of children ages birth to 5 years, and teaches highly effective parenting techniques and the skills needed to enhance the quality of family life.
Mondays, Jan 14th-Feb 18th
6:00-8:00pm
Here, Now and Down the Road...Tips for Loving Parents
This class fosters a positive parent-child relationship and enhances parents' skills in guiding their children toward safe, healthy and
productive lifestyles.
February 1st-March 29th
Friday Mornings, 10am-12pm
(no class March 8th or March 15th)
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 |
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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
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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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From the Principal's Desk
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Friends of OLMC,
It has been a week of extraordinary celebration at OLMC from concerts to marching bands, athletic and spirit competitions, D.E.A.R. time and parades - all of us have increased in love and pride for OLMC School this week. Some of the teachers who reluctantly relinquished instruction time in favor of several group or community projects, now feel they have gained so much more in seeing their students work together and bond in new ways that will ultimately help them to be better and stronger both in and out of the classroom. I am sure that the children will continue to talk about the highlights in the coming days.
It is a joy to have your children and your families at our school. This week I am especially grateful for your partnership that enables us to work together in providing a strong community life and a peaceful and happy environment for the children to learn and grow into Christian men and women. I pray that God will bless the many sacrifices you make for your children and will use the education they receive at OLMC to help them become great men and women in this world, and saints in the world to come.
With prayers for your families,
Sister Dominic
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I would like to say a very special thank you to Father John David, Father Carlos and to the parish staff who supported Catholic Schools Week by attending athletic events (secret weapon Father Carlos is an outstanding volleyball player) and marching in the parade. We love being a parish school! |
Annual Pasta Dinner and Talent Show Night
Rescheduled!
Tickets are still available!
Saturday, February 2nd
1st seating - 5:30pm
2nd seating - 7:15pm
*There will also be a special seating for anyone that would like to attend
the 5pm Mass. Please come
over after Mass and we will
be happy to serve you dinner!
Menu:
Garden Salad
Pasta with Meatballs
Bread and Butter
Dessert
Lemonade, Iced Tea, and Coffee
13 and Older: $8.00
OLMC Parish School Students: $6.00
3 and Younger: Free
Profits from ticket sales and tips collected during the evening will benefit the 8th grade.
The used book fair will also be open that evening!
For an order form, please visit our website:
Annual Pasta & Talent Show Night
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On Monday, January 28th OLMC celebrated Parent's Day! There was a very special performance by the Blue Aces, a rock band made up of members from the United States Air Force Band. This very lively concert was to honor all school parents and recognize military parents and their families. The students, faculty and parents enjoyed a energetic performance full of songs, dancing and audience participation on stage. Students of all ages joined together and formed conga lines, as they paraded around the gym in celebration of Catholic education, friendship and family.
OLMC would like to extend a special thank you to Mrs. Garcia for coordinating this entertaining and memorable event!
For more photos of the event, please click on this link to visit our Facebook page. I want to see pictures!
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Give Back Rewards
Catholic Schools Week Contest!
January 28-February 1
-Goal: Collect 3,000 Boxtops, Campbell's,
Tyson, Coke or Farm Fresh Receipts
collected from the whole school.
-Reward: Out of Uniform Day!!!
Grade by Grade Contest
-Goal: Be the grade that collects
the most give back rewards
Rewards: First Place - Ice Cream Social
Second Place - Extra Recess
Third Place - Candy for the Class
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Save the date for the event of the year!
A silent auction, a live auction and an evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and dinner will take place in Saint Michael Hall on April 20, 2013.
The school auction is a wonderful way to raise money for our school to benefit our students.
It's also a great way to get involved and meet people. The Spring Auction is a tremendous fundraiser for OLMC School and an event that embraces school-wide participation.
Here are some of the ways that you can help:
-Donate two items to the auction
-Get involved with your student's class projects
-Sell raffle tickets
-Sign up in the Front Office if you would like
to volunteer for a committee or to
help out that night.
The evening is sure to be full of donations, dining, fundraising, and fellowship! Let the fun begin!
If you have questions, please contact
Tammy (757-593-3621) or
Julie (757-876-7209).
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We are looking forward to our February service project where we will be assisting PORT! The homeless are given a hot breakfast and dinner while they are at St. Michael Hall. During the day, they are on their own. Therefore, the Christian Service Club will be making bagged lunches for the homeless to take with them while they are out during the day.
We are doing a school-wide collection and are asking for donations of snacks and drinks that can go into their lunch bags. The club will be making about 100 bags!
Additionally, it was brought to our attention that the people supported by PORT are in great need of socks,
underwear, t-shirts, and long johns. Mostly men's items are needed, size large and up. There are also women in need and sizes medium and up are suggested. They are looking for donations in clean and good condition. The trouble they are having with the weather being so wet is that the PORT guests are coming into the shelter with wet clothing and socks from being outside all day. The shelters don't have anything to give them that is clean and dry, so the homeless are remaining wet and cold through the night. If you are able to donate, please know that you will truly brighten the day of these people that truly need our help.
Suggested List of Donations:
-Bottled Water
-Juice Boxes
-Sodas
-Socks
-Underwear
-Long johns
-T-shirts
-Bagged snacks
-Bags of chips, Doritos, pretzels, ect.
-Crackers
-Any non-perishable item that would go into a lunch bag
-Monetary donations will also be accepted. Cash and checks should be labeled "PORT Project"
If you are able to donate anything, please send the items into school. Please send them to the attention of Mrs. Dugan, or you are welcome to label them and bring them into the Front Office. Please turn in all donations by February 7th.
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Now Enrolling for the 2013-2014 School Year!
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is now enrolling for the 2013-2014 school year!
We invite you to tell your friends and neighbors about Our Lady of Mount Carmel School and come see why we were voted the Best Private School in Hampton Roads! This distinct honor was given to our school for high academic standards, and the all-inclusive ways that the school provides a positive and nurturing environment where students are enriched spiritually, socially, emotionally and physically.
All current families that refer a new family will earn Carmel Cash! OLMC is pleased to offer an incentive program. We recognize 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, and help others come join the OLMC family!
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Have fun while you work?
Eat lunch with your child?
Learn about the NSLP?
Put in your volunteer hours?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, the cafeteria is the place for you!
Volunteers are needed to help prepare food, serve lunch and clean up.
Shifts are still available and schedules are flexible.
Please contact Mrs. Taleghani or Mrs. Caison in the school cafeteria if you are interested. Please call 757-596-2754, ext. 231.
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OLMC Nominated
in the Best of The 757 Contest!
OLMC School is in the running for the Best Private School in the 757! This is a contest hosted by Hampton Roads Magazine. We won the contest for the Daily Press, now let's work together to show Hampton Roads that OLMC is truly the Best Private School around!
The voting has started and the polls are open until April 1, 2013. You are allowed ten voting ballots per e-mail address each day. Please show your support and vote for OLMC!
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Upcoming St. Patrick's Day Parade!
OLMC will participate in this year's 46th annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade in Norfolk! Students that would like to join in the fun will be riding on a bus/float and marching along the parade route on Saturday, March 16th!
Participation is first come, first served. Middle School Students may ride the bus without their parents, if they turn in a signed permission slip. Elementary and Preschool Students must fill out a permission slip and be accompanied by an adult. All parents are welcome to participate! Permission slips will be handed out as the date gets closer. If you and/or your family would like to participate, please email Christine Dugan at:
cdugan@olmc-school.com Please be sure to include your student's name(s), homeroom(s) and the number of people that would like to participate.
If you would like to watch the parade, it is open to the public and we invite you to come cheer on OLMC!
For parade information, please visit: http://www.norfolkparade.com/
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Catholic School's Week
Schedule of Events!  Friday, February 1st
Volunteer Appreciation Day
-All School Mass, 8:15am
-Volunteer Appreciation Reception
All OLMC volunteers will be honored and are invited to the cafeteria after Mass. Volunteers please join us for this very special
appreciation celebration!
-12:00pm Dismissal
February 4th-7th
All students who received out of uniform passes for wearing the Mass day uniform to Mass this past weekend is permitted to dress down on any one day of their choice from February 4th-7th.
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Submit Your
Yearbook Photos!
We invite you to submit any photos that you have for the yearbook online at: Log in: 400144115 Password: OLMCYB
The last day to submit your photos is
February 28, 2013
*A special thank you to everyone that has already submitted their photos. Your contributions are wonderful and greatly appreciated. The yearbook is going to be fantastic this year! |
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