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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 First Friday Adoration Stations of the Cross-Canceled 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, 6:00pm Middle School Open House, 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, March 4, 2013
Families Scheduled
Floor Duty:
Abu-Absi, Mike
Anleu, Edwin
Chisari, Paulo
Colvin, Joseph
Creswell, Brandon
Domzal, Karen
Hallare, Maila
Posey, Ward
Traxler, Jason
Kitchen Duty:
McGee, Teresa
Via, Mary
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
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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An OLMC family is looking for another family to car pool with to or from school. They live close to the school and are located near CNU. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email the Clark family at
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Vacation Bible School will be held at OLMC this summer from July 8-12th. The theme this year is "Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong for God!"
Please watch the OLW for future updates and registration information.
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OLMC School is interested in creating some summer programs to educate and entertain children this summer. We are open to all types of courses including robotics, science camps, language courses, crafts, sports camps, and more. If you have a talent or skill that you would like to share and we invite all parents, teachers and friends to consider our summer program. If you are interested in leading a course or teaching a class, please contact Mrs. Tucker at
ctucker@olmc-school.com Please be sure to include what you could teach and what age group you are interested in.
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All Are Welcome!
Stations of the Cross
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in the church.
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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.
The Impact of Media
Violence on Children
This workshop will address facts related to media violence, what to teach young children about media, and strategies to reduce the impact media violence has on young lives.
Monday, March 25th
from 6:30-8:30pm
Child Bullying Prevention
This workshop will teach the effects of bullying, why children do it, and what to do if your child is being bullied.
Tuesday, March 26th
from 6:30-8:30pm
Classes are free!
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,
Before announcing the fund-an-item for the 2013 Auction, Puttin' on the Ritz, I wanted to address the fact that last year's main auction item, namely to level the playing field and add safety and enhancement features to the playground, has not yet come to fruition. This has been an ongoing project for the Building and Grounds Committee for several years with abundant appropriate research and many eager discussions by the School Board. In the midst of reviewing the field proposals, we were blessed to receive Father John David as our new pastor. Father brings to OLMC a strong vision of unity of the parish/school, and all its ministries, as an integrated whole. This has positively affected the way our parish will grow both in its ministries and in the physical campus. This is ultimately good news for us, and in the meantime we are modifying and delaying plans for the field so that we do not invest money into a project now, that will be undone when the larger vision is implemented in its time. Our generous field fund-an-item donors have been notified about this and will be able to designate those funds as they deem best. At this time, we will move forward with this year's fund-an-item, which will be announced in the coming week or two. It will be something that directly impacts instruction and learning in every classroom, so all children will benefit. If you are unable to attend the auction, but still wish to support our fund an item project, the auction team will make sure that you have an opportunity to contribute to the academic wellbeing of our students.
We are in our final days with our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI. At our next Faith Families meeting on Monday, the students will each receive a card with a Cardinal's name on it and a prayer on the back. We will dedicate these weeks in Lent to praying for the conclave which will meet to elect the new Holy Father. We want you to join us in prayer! In the front office will be additional cards with the names of the Cardinals; you can take one whenever you are at the school. Remember to pray for their openness to the Holy Spirit so that we receive the Pope that God has prepared to shepherd us through the coming years.
With prayers for your families,
Sister Dominic, O.P.
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OLMC School will be attending the Norfolk Saint Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday March 16th. As we did last year, we will be taking a bus to Norfolk, which will then serve as our parade float. Mrs. Thames has been preparing float props for us for several months! The Sisters will ride down on the bus and accompany the students. Students in grades 6-8 may ride the bus without an accompanying parent. Students in grades pre3 through 5th grade are welcome to ride the bus, but we ask that a parent accompany the child. We will ask a small fee to cover the cost of the bus and driver. Permission slips are available from Mr. Albert and in the front office.
Please note that on Fridays in Lent, all children in preK-5, and some middle school students, will be at the Church praying Stations of the Cross. If you know your child will need to leave early on a Friday in Lent, please make sure the front office knows so that the children can be retrieved from the Church with minimal disruption. Stations are from 2:15-2:45, and all parents and parishioners are welcome to pray with us. (Note: Stations for this Friday are cancelled due to commitments to Mass and Adoration that day)
Finally, I would like to let you know that Mother Ann Marie, the Major Superior of the Dominican Sisters of Nashville, will be visiting the school and convent from Wednesday February 27th through Saturday morning, March 2nd, along with Sister Mary Louis, the Director of Education for the Congregation. (Mother is the taller of the two if you see them together, and I am sure she would love to greet you if she is visiting the school while you are there). |
hi-ho Silver
After Hours Jewelry Party
You're Invited!
Sunday, March 10th, 5-7pm
You're invited to hi-ho Silver in City Center for an enjoyable evening to shop for
Mother's Day, Easter or yourself! Proceeds
will benefit the OLMC school auction.
Refreshments will be served!
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You are cordially invited to attend OLMC's Annual Auction Gala, "Puttin' on the Ritz!"
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. Invitations are in Wednesday's blue folders and Middle School backpacks. Please check for your invitation and reserve your dinner seats today!
Out of Uniform Opportunity: All families are asked to donate two items to the auction! Please turn in your items by March 6th and your children will receive an Out of Uniform Pass. Please check the front office for donation suggestions;
take a top hat and donate! Or donate
a creative idea of your own!
What is needed? Gift Cards to:
H.H. Gregg, Subway, Visa and Mastercard, Barnes and Noble, AMC Movie Passes, Cinema Cafe, Wine, Plaza Azteca, Target, Busch Gardens Passes, Michael's, Pizza Hut, Domino's or pick up a hat in the school lobby for a donation idea!
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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OLMC Solo and
Ensemble Highlights!
The Violin and Band students participated in the A.I.M.A Solo and Ensemble Festival on Thursday, February 21st, at Trinity Lutheran School.Four 5th grade violin students and nineteen 5th through 8th grade band students performed for judges.The students either played a solo or
in small groups of three or less. The students performed very well.
All of our OLMC students earned scores that placed them in the top two ratings of Superior or Excellent!
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Spring Musical Production
Please join us for an energetic performance by
our first, second and third grade students as
they perform the childrens stories Mortimer by Robert Munsch, and Look Behind as Well as Before retold by Kriske. The school production will
be on Tuesday, March 19th at 2pm. And there
will be another performance on Thursday,
March 21 at 6:00PM for all parents, parishioners and friends of OLMC!
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OLMC Home and School's Annual Chili Cook-off, Cake Decorating and Dessert Contest!
March 2nd from 6-8pm
You can bring a crock-pot of chili, a decorated cake, or a yummy dessert (or any combination!). All guests get to vote for their favorites. For the chili, to judge them, you get to taste as many as you'd like. For the cakes and desserts, it's basically a beauty contest!
We will also provide hot dogs and drinks so that no one leaves hungry! We are collecting $5 per
family to offset costs. You will get ten tickets to use for voting for your favorites, plus one more to put your name on for the cake raffle.
Folks who plan to bring a crock-pot should "make a reservation" if they need access to electricity so that we can be sure to have enough outlets available. Please send an email to Teresa McGee at tmcgee1995@msn.com indicating desire to bring chili (please put "chili" in subject line) or a cake (please put "cake" in subject line), preferably before February 28. We can also accommodate last minute walk-ins, but we may not be able to provide electricity. Remember to bring a serving spoon!
Drops offs begin at 4:00 pm, judging open from 6 to 7pm. Help is welcome! Please volunteer-hours
count towards school requirements!
NOTE: You do not need to bring chili/cakes or desserts to attend!!! This is a Home and School
sponsored social event. Come out to have some fun!!!
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St. Patrick's Day Parade
Sign Up Now!
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 are available from Mr. Albert or in the Front Office. 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. There will be a $3 fee per person to help cover the cost of transportation and gas. We will be leaving OLMC at 7:15am and should return around 11:30am.
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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You're Invited to Participate in the CRS Rice Bowl Program!
Once again this year, OLMC is participating in the Catholic Relief Service's Rice Bowl program. Recently, students came home with their rice bowls. This season, we encourage you to "live the spirit of lent" and help those in need. We encourage you to take this Lenten season and deepen your family's experience to help those that are the most vulnerable in our world. Your prayers and almsgiving this Lenten season will help Catholic Relief Services provide assistance to nearly 100 countries in need!
To read stories of hope from people around the world, who have benefited from the rice bowl program and selfless prayers and sacrifices during Lent, please visit the following link:
http://www.crsricebowl.org/stories-of-hope/
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The Richmond Diocese received a special grant from the Bon Secours Health System, to provide vision screening in all Catholic Schools in the Diocese this year. Students in Pre-K, K, 3rd and 7th grade were screened on February 5th.
If your child did not get screened, and you have any concern about their vision and/or hearing, please feel free to contact the school nurse. We can do individual screening at any time.
or you can call 757-596-2754, ext. 215.
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Lenten Soup Suppers and
Stations of the Cross
Each Friday evening of Lent you are welcome to gather for a simple soup and bread meal at 6 PM in the Church Commons. Following the meal, at
7 PM, we will pray the Stations of the Cross.
The Stations of the Cross will alternate
each week between
Spanish and English as follows: March 1st - Spanish March 8th - English March 15th - Spanish March 22nd - English
Please join us for these evenings of fellowship and prayer. In order that our fellowship reflects the simplicity of the Lenten season, please only bring either a meatless soup or bread to share.
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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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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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