Manna sales are up, and many families are sure to see a reduction on their tuition costs near the end of this school year. When Manna cards are purchased a portion of the sale goes back to the family and helps aid in the reduction of tuition. Many savvy families have been creative in finding ways to reduce costs, by simply purchasing gift cards for stores that they already shop at. One OLMC parent, Karen Domzal, has been extremely successful when it comes to this opportunity. Last year Mrs. Domzal saved hundreds of dollars on tuition by simply purchasing gift cards for her favorite stores like Food Lion, Target, TJ Maxx, and Starbucks. Mrs. Domzal said, "I make sure I never run out of Food Lion cards. And if we are doing a big project around the house I try to get Lowes cards. I think of it this way, every little bit helps, even if I only save pennies, that is still money that I didn't have yesterday."

If you are interested in purchasing Manna cards to help save on your tuition bill, please visit the Manna Sales table on Tuesday afternoons. Volunteers are always present at afternoon carpool and can assist with the purchase of these cards. The gift cards retain their full value, yet a portion still goes to help the church and reduce the cost of your tuition. Manna order forms can be found on Edline under the Parent Life tab.

Manna Order Form 

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.