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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 Jump Rope Team Performance, 10:45am Stations of the Cross, 2:15pm 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 Stations of the Cross, 2:15pm 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
Deadline to submit yearbook photos Friday, 3/1 All School Mass, 8:15am Stations of the Cross, 2:15pm End of Trimester #2 FACTS Deadline Saturday, 3/2 Chili & Cake Cook Off, 6pm Monday, 3/4 Foreign Language Week Begins Tuesday, 3/5 Rosary, 8:15am Wednesday, 3/6 Spirit Wear Day SACS Early Dismissal, 2pm Thursday, 3/7 Discussion Group with Sr. Maria Joseph, 9:30am Friday, 3/8 All School Mass, 8:15am Stations of the Cross, 2:15pm Grades posted to Edline Report cards go home Tuesday, 3/12 Rosary, 8:15am Thursday, 3/14 Pi Day Discussion Group with Sr. Maria Joseph, 9:30am Friday, 3/15 All School Mass, 8:15am Stations of the Cross, 2:15pm Saturday, 3/16 St. Patrick's Day Parade Tuesday, 3/19 Rosary, 8:15am Spring Program, 2pm Wednesday, 3/20 SACS Early Dismissal, 2pm Thursday, 3/21 Discussion Group with Sr. Maria Joseph, 9:30am Spring Program, 6:30pm Friday, 3/22 All School Mass, 8:15am Stations of the Cross, 2:15pm Grades posted to Edline Saturday, 3/23 New Student Testing Tuesday, 3/26 Rosary, 8:15am Wednesday, 3/27 Catholic Bee, 1:45pm March 28-April 7th Easter Break Monday, 4/8 School Resumes |
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Bingo Schedule
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Next Upcoming Bingo Night:
Monday, February 18, 2013
Families Scheduled
Floor Duty:
Boulos-Mikhaiel, Adel
Bradfield, Timothy
Brand, Michael
Breitbeil, James
Kwa, Teck (2hr trainer)
Murawski, Mike
Rosa, Jesus
Vairo, Daniel
Zamora, Richard
Kitchen Duty:
Barnes, Marcus
Smith, Rita
Spencer, Paul
Floor Captain:
Murawski, Mike
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
Feb. 12-18Harris 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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Give Back Rewards Success!
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Congratulations to OLMC Students who far surpassed the goal of 3,000 Box Tops, Labels, and Coke Rewards. Together we collected 12,631 Box Tops!
A special thank you to Mrs. Domzal and her many counters and clippers for organizing the competition. The competition was two fold: a whole school goal (which we exceeded) and a grade level competition.
Results from that are:
1st place - 6th grade awarded an ice cream social
2nd place - 8th grade awarded extra recess time
3rd place - 1st grade awarded an extra candy treat
Thank you to all who contributed to our Give Backs Program. The points frequently go toward new PE equipment, academic instructional materials, and new technology to enrich our classrooms. We will have one more competition later in the spring, so keep clipping and saving!
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Jump Rope Team Performance
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10:45am-Middle School Show
11:30am-PreK-5th Grade Show
Each show will last 25 minutes.
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All Are Welcome!
Stations of the Cross
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in the church.
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Parish Store
Policy Changes
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The Parish Store has made some policy changes with regard to ticket and other sales. If an organization from the school would like to sell something like tickets, ornaments, ect, the sale will need to be run from a table in the commons area, and must be scheduled through Carla Weimer in advance. The table needs to be manned by a representative from the organization that is selling items. Carla Weimer can be reached at cweimer@olmc.org |
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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:
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:
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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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)
Active Parenting of Teens
This program offers an effective approach to improving parent-teen interaction. Parents will learn to communicate effectively, resolve conflicts and discuss difficult topics.
Tuesdays, February 12th-
March 19th, from 6-8pm.
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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,
Already the season of Lent is upon us, and the church beckons us to engage in forty days of spring cleaning for our souls. The gospel for Ash Wednesday reminds us that persistent obstacles often overtake our best intentions in prioritizing and giving sufficient time and energy to those things that are most important in life, particularly in the spiritual life. Lent is often referred to as a season of grace, which is something of a paradox because I think most of us think of a time of grace as something wonderful which brings us close to God, and which feels good. Efficacious grace does bring us closer to God in significant ways, but it is often through dryness, suffering, or trial. Why is growing closer to God often accompanied by such unpleasantness? As we grow in desire for God and for the spiritual life, the life of the senses - those things that tickle and please us - need to be abandoned, or strictly regulated. Thus, Jesus tells us how to do that by giving us the three pillars of growth in the Christian life:
1) prayer - in a firm and unwavering faith we believe God is who He says He is. In prayer we surrender our way for God's ways with intelligent fidelity.
2) fasting - we believe in the primacy of the spiritual life over the physical life (but not to the detriment of the physical life - we aren't angels). "The body makes a cruel master, but an excellent servant." One of the effects of original sin that we continue to live with is that we seek pleasure without measure. Physical pleasure is never fully satiated, so it has to be intelligently regulated. This requires saying no, even to good and pleasant things, so that the spiritual powers can grow strong. It is good to give up a particular kind of food like sweets, or salt, or fast food. It is also good to give up other ways we find pleasure, particularly anywhere that it is excessive or disproportionate to what we are doing for our intellectual and spiritual growth.
3) almsgiving - our first charity is owed to those in our family. It is good to give money to those in distant countries, or even right here in Newport News. It is even better to give time to serve people, especially those in need. But it is essential that we give to our family members - our time, our affection, our attention, our apologies, and our forgiveness. If you have not thought about what practice to do for Lent, think about giving more of yourself in your family.
I pray that for all of us the season will bring us closer to God. Let us give Him the freedom to uproot the weeds in the gardens of our souls and to till the soil, enrich it with virtue, and plant to seeds to bear fruit.
With prayers for your families,
Sister Dominic
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AUCTION ITEMS
I would like to say a special thank you to our energetic and persevering auction team, particularly Tammy Dessoffy and Julie Nguyen who have taken on the major roles to bring the auction together. Our team has been procuring and soliciting businesses to build wonderful silent and live auction items. A few notes:
1) Please consider a contribution to your class project and/or the silent or live auction if you have not done so already. If you need ideas you can contact Tammy Dessoffy or Julie Nguyen, or there are ideas posted in the front office. Each year we look for 100% participation. (The teachers are currently at 90% participation and rising).
2) Please sell your raffle tickets! Each family received a packet of 20 tickets to sell. Each raffle ticket is $1.00 and competes to win an iPad 2 or a nook and gift certificate. If you are unable to sell the tickets, please return them to the school at your earliest convenience.
HI HO Silver - March 10th
Save-the-Date and shop at HI HO Silver for Mother's Day gifts, Easter gifts, birthday gifts, or for yourself! A percentage of proceeds from this evening will benefit OLMC School Auction. More details coming in Wednesday folders. |
OLMC is Working to
Change the Next Generation
Dr. Coulson and Mr. Stephenson have teamed up to educate middle school students about valuable life lessons. They teach an elective course designed to give students a better understanding of God, themselves, their money, and how they are interrelated. The well renowned program is based on the teachings of Dave Ramsey's Generation Change. There are three strong principles that teach students to "Be" who God created them to be, "Do" more with their money, and "Go" out into the world ready to write their story. The principle "be who God created you to be" teaches students that it is not about how much money you have, rather it is more important what you do with your money. The lesson also teaches students to turn away from the economic peer pressures and plan for their financial future. The teaching "do more with your money" encourages students to strive toward making an impact on the world today. This lesson teaches students about tithing and the importance of giving both of their time and money. Students are also taught how to prioritize saving over spending, and the value of an emergency fund. Mutual fund basics, how compound interest works and balancing a checkbook are also taught. Important budgeting skills are taught and the students actively engage in the subject of wants verses needs. "Go out into the world ready to write your story" teaches students to strive for a debt-free life, work toward obtaining employment including choosing a college major and resume writing, and plan for life after school including insurance and investing.
This life skills course works to teach students valuable lessons. When asked, how has this course changed the way you think about money, one 7th grade student replied "It helped me to think more before I buy". Another 6th grade student responded, "I learned that money can be evil and the real riches are in heaven." A 7th Grader responded with excitement and said "It is interesting how fast your money can grow! This class shows the importance of a budget." This practical and valuable course uses videos, workbooks and a variety of creative hands on activities to teach students the value of money and how it relates to the teachings of Jesus. The elective Generation Change is open to all students in grades 6th-8th.
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Spring Concert Opportunity 
Have you played a woodwind, brass,
percussion, violin or guitar instrument?
If so, You Are Invited!
Come play with our band, violins or guitars for our spring concert, April 25th at 6:30 p.m.! We are inviting relatives, teachers, staff and friends of OLMC to come play a piece with us. The parts are easy (especially if you haven't played since you were in school) and you will get the music in plenty of time with extra help provided. We even have a few extra used instruments you can borrow, if needed! If you are interested, please email Mrs. Garcia a t jgarcia@olmc-school.com
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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.
Please continue to donate to the auction. What should you donate? Please look at the display in the lobby at the school for ways that you can give to the gala. On the office windows, you will find a display of top hats. Each hat features a donation idea! Please remove the hat from the glass and purchase that item. Then turn your donation in, along with the donor form.
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.
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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Grant Writing Committee
We are looking for a few volunteers to join the
OLMC Grant Writing Committee.
Grants can be powerful instruments to enhance the assets of OLMC School programs. By creating new funding means for programs, grant committees deepen existing programs and add enriching activities to the curriculum. The grant committee meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Location TBD. The committee is active and in need of volunteers to assist with grant research, being grant writers, committee and school liaisons (gather information needed from the school), and grant editors and follow-up helpers. Please email if interested, Kristen.glauner@theboshgroup.com.
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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!
The registration fee for all returning families is $130 for the first and second child, and $105 for each additional child. This non-refundable fee must accompany each registration application.
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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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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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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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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