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Saturday, 4/20 OLMC School Auction, 5:30pm Tuesday, 4/23 Interim #3 Rosary, 8:15am Band/Choir Performance, 2pm Wednesday, 4/24 Faith Day Thursday, 4/25 Discussion Group with Sr. Maria Joseph, 9:30am Band/Choir Performance, 6:30pm Friday, 4/26 7th & 8th Grade Social, 6:30pm Tuesday, 4/30 Interims Go Home Rosary, 8:15am Wednesday, 5/1 Breakfast Tour Open House, 9am Spirit Wear Day Thursday, 5/2 Discussion Group with Sr. Maria Joseph, 9:30am Friday, 5/3 All School Mass, 8:15am Early Dismissal, 12pm Monday, 5/6 Christian Service Club Bake Sale, 7:40-8:00am Tuesday, 5/7 Christian Service Club Bake Sale, 7:40-8:00am Rosary, 8:15am Wednesday, 5/8 Christian Service Club Bake Sale, 7:40-8:00am Thursday, 5/9 Discussion Group with Sr. Maria Joseph, 9:30am
Friday, 5/10 All School Mass, 8:15am May Procession Grandparents' Day Early Dismissal, 11am Saturday, 5/11 New Student Testing, 10:30am Tuesday, 5/14 Rosary, 8:15am Thursday, 5/16 Discussion Group with Sr. Maria Joseph, 9:30am Friday, 5/17 All School Mass, 8:15am Saturday, 5/18 Barnes and Noble Book Fair Tuesday, 5/21 Rosary, 8:15am 8th Grade Exams Wednesday, 5/22 8th Grade Exams Thursday, 5/23 Discussion Group with Sr. Maria Joseph, 9:30am 8th Grade Exams 8th Grade Last Day of School 8th Grade Graduation Practice Friday, 5/24 All School Mass, 8:15am Monday, 5/27 No School, Memorial Day Tuesday, 5/28 Rosary, 8:15am PreK/Kindergarten Show, 2pm Graduation Mass, 6:30pm Wednesday, 5/29 PreK/Kindergarten Field Day Thursday, 5/30 Discussion Group with Sr. Maria Joseph, 9:30am PreK/Kindergarten Last Day of School PreK/Kindergarten Awards Show, 6:30pm Friday, 5/31 All School Mass, 8:15am |
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Bingo Schedule
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Next Upcoming Bingo Night:
Monday, April 22, 2013
Families Scheduled
Floor Duty:
Bodnar, Molly
Boulos-Mikhaiel, Adel
Hunnicut, Thomas
Ives, Clayton
Jango, Martin
Jefferson, Jimmie
O'Connor, Neil
Sorrell, Jeremy
Kitchen Duty: Kang, Jungrok
Lee, Jeffrey
Tanko, Daron
Floor Captain:
O'Connor, Neil
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
Spring Schedule
The Pilgrim Virgin Statue is available to any family that would like to take it home. Please contact the front office at 757-596-2754 to schedule your family's week.
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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April 24, 2013
OLMC will host the 2nd annual Faith Day on April 24th. This is a truly beautiful, special and spiritual day for our school.
Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed to help organize prior to the day and/or support a catechist teacher. Parishioners, we welcome your help. If you would like to help please email Sister Dominic at
principal@olmc-school.comFaith Day T-Shirts All children will receive a Faith Day T-shirt. OLMC is asking for a donation of $6/shirt. If you are able to donate, please send cash or a check to school with your child. If you are not able to donate, your child(ren) will still receive a shirt. If you would like to contribute additional money to help students in need buy a t-shirt please note that you are sending in additional money. God Bless you for your generosity. Faith Day Lunch
Please note there will be no hot lunch on April 24th. All students should bring a bagged lunch and a snack to school. All School Mass
As a school community we will attend Mass on April 24th. All parents, parishioners and friends of OLMC are invited to join us!
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Breakfast Tour
May 1, 2013
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Start your day the
Mount Carmel way!
We invite you to join Our Lady of Mount Carmel School for a free breakfast and school tour on May 1, 2013. There will be plenty of food for thought, including a brief presentation, a Q&A session, and an opportunity to visit the classrooms and meet the teachers. In addition, there will be raffles and a chance to win free registration for the 2013-2014 school year! Come visit the newest Pre-K(3) class and invite your friends to come see why Our Lady of Mount Carmel was voted the Best Private School in Hampton Roads! The Breakfast Tour begins at 9am. To register please call 757-596-2754 or email admissions@olmc-school.com Reservations are suggested, but not required. On May 1st, rise and watch your child's future shine, with Mount Carmel! OLMC School is united in faith and family to form bright futures for students in Pre-K(3) through 8th grade. 2009 United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon School.
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Andy Lamar Memorial Kickball Games
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April 26th
4:30-7:30pm
Calling all 4th and 5th Graders! St. Andrew's is hosting a kickball event and friendly competition. The kickball games will be held at Warwick Little League Fields (behind Hidenwood Elementary School). Concessions will be available for purchase. For more information, please email Diane Wallace at dwallace@standrewsschool.com
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The FACTS tuition management renewal paperwork and 2013-2014 financial contracts and student handbook signature pages were sent home on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 and are due back into the business office by Tuesday, April 30th.
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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: July 22nd-26thSave the date! Middle School Day Camp at St. Jerome. To see the video from last year please visit: Middle School Day CampFor Additional Events, Please visit the JYG Schedule which is now available online! JYG Schedule of Events*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.
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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Raising Safe Kids
An interactive parenting program for parents of children from birth to 8 years old.
Mondays, April 8-May 13
from 6:30-8:30pm.
123 Magic!
A nationally recognized positive discipline program for parents of children ages 2-12. Free childcare available.
Wednesdays, April 17-May 8
from 6-7:30pm
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,
Next week we will celebrate the second annual Faith Day at OLMC School with our pastor, Father John David. There are several common themes that have emerged through the study of three selected gospels which give insights into friendship with Jesus, through the relationship He had with Peter. The first two (Luke 5:1-11 and Mt 14:22-33) show Peter growing in a relationship of obedience and trust in the One who has made us for a particular purpose. In the third passage, John 21, Jesus sends Peter out to do this work. It is the passage where Jesus performs another miraculous catch of fish through Peter, and then tests Peter's love for Him: "Do you love me?" Once. Twice. A third time. Once this love is secured, this love which is always a response to something God initiates, there is a mission to do: "Feed my sheep. Tend my lambs. Pastor my sheep." Once we are filled with the love of God, we desire to take it out to the world in whatever way God has gifted us to do. Some do so through beautiful works of mercy, or through preaching and teaching, or through the witness of a poor and chaste life, or through works of service. Each of us is called to this deep and abiding relationship, like Peter had with Jesus, and then are equipped to bear fruit through this relationship. For Peter, it was tending the sheep. This is the great ministry that has been passed on through all the Popes of our history, until today, when Pope Francis I is called to tend, pastor, and feed the flock of the Lord. Let us pray in a special way for one another, but particularly for our children who will be presented with this question from the Lord: "Do you love me?" This day - Faith Day - is packed with many graces which will unfold in our children's and in our school's life this year and in the years to come. I ask you to join us by praying daily a Hail Mary, or a prayer to the Holy Spirit, that we would be free and ready to receive all that the Lord wants to give on that day.
The long-awaited auction will finally take place this Saturday evening at St. Michael Hall. There are so many WONDERFUL packages for the silent and live auction this year. Truly, there is something for everyone. I look forward to seeing many of you there. If you have any raffle tickets left, please return them via the front office to the auction committee, as they will continue to be sold at the auction.
With prayers for your families,
Sister Dominic
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April 20, 2013
The auction is just about at full capacity. If you would like to attend,
please be sure to return your
RSVP Cards this Week!
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is working to create an event like no other! On April 20th, we invite you to join us for a night to remember.
The roaring good time begins at 5:30pm with a silent auction and live auction preview.
Assorted hors d'oeuvres will be served throughout the cocktail hour and the first silent auction table will close at 6:30pm.
At 7:30pm a delicious dinner of Waldorf Salad, Chicken Le Ritz, Vegetable Medley, Orzo Blend and Sherbert will be served.
The exciting live auction begins at 8:00pm!
Please join us for an elegant evening, a night of laughter and a Hollywood gala experience! Please feel free to invite your friends and adult family members for a very special evening to benefit our school and our children's needs! Please return your response cards to the front office to reserve your seats.
Saint Michael Hall
Newport News, VA
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Auction Prize Preview!
For an exciting preview of some of the auction items up for bid, please visit the following link on our website:
2013 Auction PrizesServers Needed! The Auction Committee is in need of servers for Saturday night. If you are able to volunteer, please contact Tammy as soon as possible. Please remember this counts toward service hours!
Volunteer Opportunities
Can you believe auction time is almost here? Can you believe the school year is almost over? The auction offers many volunteer opportunities that will be good for completing your family's service hours. Please check out this link for an explanation of volunteer needs.
Raffle Tickets
We are still missing many raffle tickets and money. If you lost your tickets, please notify either Tammy or Julie. Their contact information is listed on the bottom of this block. There's still time to sell tickets; ask your neighbor, ask your boss, ask your friends and sell your tickets. If you are not able to sell them, though, PLEASE return them so that another family can sell them. The first place prize is an iPad2, second prize is a Nook Reader and third prize is $100 in gift cards! Thank you for your support!
Classroom Auction Projects
The live auction features classroom projects that have been assembled by each class; many feature personalized creations from the students. Make sure to seize the chance to bid on your child's project on April 20th! For descriptions of the classroom projects, please visit the following link:
Donations Are Still Being Accepted! If you need an idea, please reference the top hats on the front office window. Suggestions are VISA gift cards, AMF Bowling certificates, and Target Gift Cards.
The evening is sure to be full of donations, dining, fundraising, and fellowship! Let the fun begin!
For tickets or more information, please contact
Tammy (757-593-3621) or
Julie (757-876-7209)
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Calling All Bakers and Dessert Makers!
The OLMC School Auction is just days away! If you love baking or cake decorating, please consider this opportunity to help the school. All hours spent baking count for service hours!
If you are interested in baking a cake or preparing a special dessert to be sold the evening of the auction, to benefit our school, please contact Arabella Bercasio by clicking on the link below.
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OLMC is pleased to offer day camps for the summer of 2013! This year your children have the opportunity to experience a safe, educational and fun environment all summer long right here at OLMC School! The day camps are licensed and lead by qualified and experienced camp counselors that will offer your children an experience like no other. The weekly themes include:
June 17-21
Art- Art and Drama, up cycling craft projects, dramatic play, talent showcase and more
June 24-28
Movers and Shakers- multi sport activities, sports and swim and more
July 1-5Robotics- engineering, simple machines, innovation, structure assembly and more
(no camp on July 4th)
July 8-12
VBS at OLMC - Kingdom Rock
(no day camps offered)
July 15-19
Safari- rainforest activities, zoo adventures,
up close animals and more
July 22-26
Recycle- Landscape and Gardening Fun, recycling, plant cycles and more
July 29-Aug 2
Super Science- crazy science experiments, mad scientists, inventions, bug clubs and more
Day camps will be held from 8:30am-4:30pm, with before and after care provided. The before care begins at 6:50am, and after care runs until 6pm. All students ages 4-14 are welcome to attend! You have the option of choosing to attend every week or just a few weeks at a time. Day camps which run from 8:30am-4:30pm cost $135/week, and will include hot lunch and a healthy snack. Before care and after care will also be provided. The care costs $15 for each session (6:50-8:30am or 4:30-6:00pm) or $25 for both sessions per week. Registration for the camp is available online at: Summer Program RegistrationInvite your friends and neighbors! This camp is open to all faiths and all children, including those that do not attend OLMC School! |
Positions Available at OLMC
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School has openings for the following teaching positions for the 2013-2014 school year:
-Part-time Middle School Language Arts/Literature (teacher certification is required)
-Part-time Middle School Latin teacher
(teacher certification is required)
-Full-time Middle School Social Studies
(teacher certification is required)
-Full-time Intermediate Teacher, grades 5K-5 (teacher certification is required)
-Full-time Preschool Teacher (Minimum requirements include an AA degree in early childhood and CDA certification is preferred.)
Applications are available on the Diocese of Richmond website, www.richmonddiocese.org.
Inquiries and applications should be directed to Mrs. Tucker, 52 Harpersville Rd., Newport News, VA 23601, 757-596-2754.
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May Procession and Grandparents' Day
May 10, 3013
May is the month devoted to the Blessed Mother. In celebration, we will hold our annual May Procession on Friday, May 10th. Students will process into Church after morning prayers, laying flowers around the statue of Mary. Mass will be at 8:15am, followed by the crowning of Mary. Traditionally, students bring potted flowers that are planted around the school grounds for the warm weather months. Details on student dress, flowers and Grandparents' Day activities follow:
Student Dress
Grade 2:
First Communion attire
or Easter dresses/suits
Grade 8:
Formal attire
Boys: dress slacks, shirt, tie, jacket (optional).
Girls: dress or skirt (knee length), no tank or spaghetti straps/no exposed midriff
All other grades:
Mass day uniform
Flowers
Students should bring flowers
to class on Friday morning.
PreK through Grade 7:
Students are asked to bring some
type of potted flower
Grade 8:
Roses (provided by OLMC School)
Grandparents' Day Activities
Grandparents and special guests are invited to attend the May Procession, 8:15am Mass and the crowning of Mary. After Mass, all grandparents and special guests will be escorted to the school for classroom visitations, a student production, and refreshments. Dismissal for the day will begin at 10:50am, and dismissal will be at 11am for all students. No hot lunch will be served. YMCA aftercare will begin at 11:15am.
Reservations for Grandparents' Day are encouraged. Please click on the following link to RSVP for this very special day:
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OLMC Student Travels to Europe
Hello! My name is Eric Moore, and I am an 8th grade student at OLMC School. In July, I will be traveling with area students on an educational trip to 7 countries in Europe (England, France, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands). I have been attending monthly meetings to learn about traveling abroad, how to be a student ambassador and studying the countries I will be visiting. While in Germany, I will participate in a special service project and get to stay with a host German family! Upon completion of online course work and travel, I will earn a high school credit. In order to make this amazing trip possible, I am kindly asking you to purchase an ad and or attend a Roast Beef Dinner & Variety show on Saturday, May 18, 2013! The dinner includes roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetable medley, rolls, tea, coffee and cake. The show will consist of comedy acts, musical duets and solos, poetry and chorus performances.
Roast Beef Dinner & Variety Show
May 18, 2013
2 Show Times: 1pm & 6pm
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
65 Saunders Road, Newport News
Tickets are $20 and include dinner and a show.
For ticket information or to purchase a place mat advertisement, please call 757-851-2042.
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Statement by Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo on the bombings at the Boston Marathon
Today, with great sadness and shock at the bombings that took place in Boston on Monday, I call on the people of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond to join in prayer for the people of Boston. With the priests, deacons, religious and all of the faithful of the Diocese, we pray that God will cast His light into this darkness
to bring comfort and healing to the
victims and their families.
The Boston Marathon is an annual tradition that celebrates the strength and endurance of the human body and spirit, as well as a time of family, community and civic pride. This was an act of evil that affected hundreds of people on the scene, as well as their families and friends who love them. We pray for them and for the City of Boston as they work in hope
and in charity to reclaim that spirit.
Pope Francis urged the people of Boston, "Do not be overcome by evil." This is our challenge and our prayer. We must not let this evil act lead us to despair. As we do in times of trouble, and in times of joy, we place our trust in our loving God who saves, and in the peace that Christ alone can bring.
I join my prayer with Pope Francis, Cardinal O'Malley of Boston, all my brother bishops, as well as the people of this Diocese, and indeed the Church throughout the world, in asking for the Lord's healing for those injured by the bombings and solace for their families. We most especially pray for eternal rest for those who lost their lives. May perpetual light shine upon them.
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 April 26th 6:30-9:00pmCalling all 7th and 8th Grade Students! Please join us on April 26th for an exciting evening full of music, dancing and D.J. John Crain!Pizza, drinks and dessert will be included. Students are welcome to bring cards and or board games. The social will be held in the OLMC gymnasium. Tickets are now on sale!
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Peninsula Catholic HS Presents Beauty and the Beast!
Peninsula Catholic High School will be hosting a special children's matinee of Disney's Beauty and the Beast on April 20th! At 12:30pm there will be an opportunity to meet Belle, the Beast, and all of the cast members before the performance. There will be autograph opportunities, photos with the characters and complimentary refreshments.
The performance begins at 2pm.
Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.
For more information please visit:
http://www.peninsulacatholic.com/
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