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Wednesday, 5/15 Cub Scout Open House, 6pm Thursday, 5/16 Discussion Group with Sr. Maria Joseph, 9:30am Friday, 5/17 All School Mass, 8:15am OLMC Golf Tournament, 11am 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 SACS Visit-No out of uniform Friday, 5/24 All School Mass, 8:15am SACS visit-No out of uniform 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, May 20, 2013
Families Scheduled
Floor Duty:
Breitbeil, James
Cavelli, David
Degnon, Thomas
Diongzon, Ben
Geiger, Kim
Kwa, Teck (2hr trainer)
Leonard, Charles
MacMasters, Wayne
Sherman, Richard
Kitchen Duty: Dowling, Crystal
Edradan, Alberto
Tanko, Daron
Floor Captain:
Diongzon, Ben
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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Financial Contracts
Are Now Past Due
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If you have not returned your financial contract and handbook signature page, please do so as soon as possible.
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 were due back into the business office by Tuesday, April 30th.
For a link to the handbook signature page, please click on the following link:
Handbook Signature Pages
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Yearbooks are
Now on Sale!
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Capture memories from the 2012-2013 school year with an OLMC Yearbook! Yearbooks are now on sale... get yours today!
Yearbooks can be ordered online until Friday, May 18th at
Yearbooks can also be purchased from the school with a cash or check payment
until Friday, May 31st.
Yearbook order forms are available on our website.
Please print the yearbook order form from Edline and return it with your payment to the office.
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Vacation Bible School at OLMC
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July 8th-12th
Enter the epic adventure that empowers kids to stand strong. Here, God's victorious power isn't a fairy tale, it changes kids forever. Join this royally rockin' realm,register to be a part of this Kingdom Rock VBS! To register, please visit: OLMC VBS Registration Volunteers are Needed! We need lots of volunteers who can give some time, energy, and love to the kids who will attend. We especially need a few adult volunteers to serve along side our teen volunteers. If you are interested in serving as Preschool Program Director, Station Leaders, Crew Leaders, Nurse/First Aid, Office Help, Registration, Set Crew or Decorations Team, please contact Christa at 595-0385 ext. 119.
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School Uniform
Trunk Show!
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Saturday, July 20th
10am-1pm
Peninsula Catholic HS
Please do not miss this chance to try on, purchase and take home new school uniforms that very same day!
There will be sample sizes of uniforms for your shopping pleasure. This is a great opportunity to shop locally, early and to avoid the back to school rush!
Major credit cards and cash
will be accepted.
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The National Junior Honor Society has completed their tutoring sessions for this school year. NJHS looks forward to serving you again for the 2013-2014 school year!
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Service Hours
for 2012-2013
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All service hours for the 2012-2013 school year are required to be completed by May 17, 2013. If you have completed your hours, but not yet signed the book, please be sure to do so by the deadline.
If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Kiser in the Business Office at 757-596-2754.
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Bus Service Interest Form
2013-2014 Bus Contract
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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: May 15th End of the Year Celebration! We will bless our 8th graders and look ahead to next year! Summer Movie Nights!Please be sure to check the OLMC Church bulletin for dates and times for summer movie nights. Admission is $2 and includes pizza and snacks! 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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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
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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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Our Lady of
Mount Carmel School
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Voted the Best Private School in Hampton Roads by The Daily Press!
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Our Lady of
Mount Carmel School
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Voted the Best Private School in the 757 by Hampton Roads Magazine!
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From the Principal's Desk
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Friends,
Come, Holy Spirit! This Sunday we celebrate anew the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. At the first Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles in "tongues of fire" and they all began to speak in various languages. The Holy Spirit gave the gifts that belonged to their mission to go out into the world, bringing the gospel of Christ to every person. Language was not to be a barrier that the Spirit could not overcome. In our own lives, there are obstacles to spreading the gospel in word and deed, to fulfilling our mission. Perhaps we have not even considered the mission the Holy Spirit has prepared for us, or we fear the magnitude of the obstacles. There are, in fact, many obstacles, both interior and exterior. Interiorly we put up obstacles to the working of God, afraid of the sacrifices and the changes of life that conversion requires. Exteriorly we find obstacles in our culture that promote a life too busy to think, pray, or be alone with God. We live in a culture where people live as though God does not exist. (Of course this is in direct correlation to the increasing number of depressed people, even at a young age. Faith brings joy! But this is for another day). The Holy Spirit is ready to provide the healing and gifts that overcome these apparent obstacles. As we look ahead toward the weeks and months of vacation which await us, we do well to remember that the Holy Spirit is the greatest of all tour guides. He guides us safely through this life of pilgrimge, taking us to all the best sights, enjoying the best food (yes, the Eucharist), and meeting people from all cultures. You will be given gifts in abundance to fulfill your mission, and in the end you will enjoy for all eternity the greatness of God and the fulness of love. But you must be prepared to pay the price for this tour, for it will cost you your life in service to the gospel. But never forget, God is never outdone in generosity. Do not be afraid to give Him the entirety of your life for His service. He knows the purposes for which He has created you, and to follow His will is peace.
With prayers for your families,
Sister Dominic
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Congratulations to our Competitive Cupstackers who attended the Newport News Cupstack Tournament earlier this week. This is the first year any school has won the four-person relay in back to back years - Congratulations Crusader Cupstackers! The relay team consisted of BJ Diongzon, Nathan Valerio, William Robertson, and Nikki Valerio. BJ won the overall fourth grade competition as well as the overall tournament out of over 100 competitors. All placed in the final 16 in the tournament. Great job!
Please be on the lookout for an important survey coming soon. It will be sent to your email just like the OLW. |
 Recently, the OLMC Honors Band participated in a music festival. This festival was an enriching experience filled with opportunities for all children to grow as musicians by learning from three talented instructors and from each other. The honors band had the opportunity to learn and play more challenging music and the chance to teach some of the other band students some new music. When these students played together, they sounded like an orchestra that had played together for awhile, rather than a group of students who had only known each other for three days. In addition, they experienced a band clinic with the Army Wind Quartet from Ft. Eustis and learned many pointers from these musicians. We would like to thank Mrs. Garcia & A.I.M.A., who are so devoted to our children and work very hard to provide these opportunities. They've done an excellent job teaching our youth the glory of music, and how these talents are God-given. It was truly beautiful!
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Last week the entire school community honored our Blessed Mother with the May Crowning. The gorgeous morning was extremely joyful and beautiful as the school gathered together in celebration and song. Grandparents and special guests from all over the country joined in our celebration. Thank you to everyone that attended that day, and for all of those that worked so hard to make the day a great success.
As a token of our appreciation, the students opened their hearts and shared their voices for your enjoyment. Please visit our website: www.olmc-school.com and look under the "Parent Life" tab to download your copy of worship songs and sacred prayers.
Awe-Inspiring Musical selections include:
Come Now is the Time to Worship, Father, I Adore You, Open the Eyes of my Heart Lord
Heartwarming Holy Prayers include:
Our Father, Glory Be, Hail Mary
A Decade of the Rosary
To listen or to download your copy, please visit:
Grandparents' Day Music and Prayers
To view photos from the day, please visit our Facebook page at: May Procession 2013
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 May 15th, 6:30-8:00pm
OLMC Cub Scout Pack 242, will have a Cub Scout open house on 15 May 2013, from 6:30 pm - 8 pm in the OLMC Cafeteria. Boys currently in Kindergarten thru 4th Grade who are interested in joining or seeing what Cub Scouts is all about are encouraged to attend. Doors open at 6 PM. Any boy who joins the Pack at the May meeting can participate in the Summertime Pack events: June - Harbor Park Scout night at the Tides; July - Peninsula Pilots Game, Newport News Park Raingutter Regatta and Picnic; August - Newport News Park Hike and Bowling. If you have any questions, please contact the Cubmaster,
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Who's FORE Golfing on a Friday?!
May 17, 2013
Come out and join us on Friday, May 17th at Riverfront Golf Course-a day of fun and fellowship, with great food and prizes! Teams of 4 will compete in a Captain's Choice. Sign up as individuals or as a team! Lunch and dinner are included! $10,000 Cash Hole-in-One Prize $2,500 Cash 50-Foot Putting Contest And lots more! 11:00am Registration Begins 12:00pm Putting Contest 1:00pm Shot Gun Start Click here for registration/sponsorship information! _________________________________ Volunteer Opportunities are available!
Registration and Set Up Tee Witnesses for Par 3 Prizes Putting Contest Photographer Player Assistants/Beverage Carts Please contact Chi Nguyen at chi@ai-llc.com or Steve White at carrolltonmetals@yahoo.com
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Support OLMC!
Saturday, May 18, 2013 Barnes and Noble-Newport News 12170 Jefferson Ave (757) 249-2488
Events from 2:00-5:00pm include:
- Musical Performances, 2pm
- Science Club Demonstrations, 3pm
- Open Mic Poetry Readings, 4pm
- Artwork Displays all day!
A required summer reading list will be on display,
and much more!
Can't attend on May 18th? Please visit: http://www.bn.com/bookfairs to support us online from May 18th-23rd. Please be sure to enter the Bookfair ID 11078532 at checkout.
A percentage of your Barnes and Noble purchases
will benefit OLMC School! Thank you in advance for your support!
Printable vouchers can be found on our website at: OLMC Bookfair
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Volunteers are needed to help monitor the games for field day. Please consider volunteering some of your time to help make our field day a success! Volunteer hours can be used for this school year or for the 2013-2014 school year. If you would like to volunteer, please email Ms. Toland at athletic.director@olmc-school.com by May 23rd. OLMC 8th Graders are permitted to assist with field day on May 29th and June 3rd! We welcome your participation! Wednesday, May 29th
PreK and Kindergarten Field Day
Monday, June 3rd
1st-4th Grade Field Day
*Tuesday, June 4th
5th-7th Grade Field Day
*Newport News Parks and Recreation
sponsored event. Please send in $5 by
May 24th to participate.
All events will be held in the morning.
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The following OLMC Faculty members are available for summer tutoring. Please contact the teachers directly to make arrangements. Fees are $30.75 per hour and are to be paid directly to OLMC School. All tutoring will take place at OLMC School. Mrs. Annie Kocinski Subject: Math Grade Level: 4-8th Available: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8am-12pm Contact: 596-2754, ext. 236 Mrs. Belinda HorneSubjects: Language Arts, Reading, Math Grade Level: 2nd-6th Available: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (time to be scheduled with teacher) Contact: 596-2754, ext. 248 Mr. Tom StephensonSubject: Language Arts, Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies Grade Level: 4th-8th Available: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am-11am Contact: 596-2754. ext 255 or 257
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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! |
A Message from the Clinic
Plan Ahead for 2013-2014!
Attention Parents of PreK Students!
VA State Law requires that all children have a new physical done prior to the start of kindergarten. Physicals done for PreK are not acceptable for kindergarten. The form can be submitted to school as soon as it is completed, but must be submitted prior to the start of Kindergarten. Please plan ahead if your child has a physical scheduled this spring. Doctor's offices tend to be very busy at the end of summer. Have your doctor complete the State of VA School Entrance Physical Form, which is available on our school website or please call the clinic, and Mrs. Gounley will send one home with your child. __________________________________________
Attention Parents
of 5th Grade Students!
Please make sure that your student has their DPT booster shot prior to the start of 6th grade in August. State law requires that all students be sent home if this record is not on file by the first day of school. The DPT booster is generally given when a child turns 11 years old. If your child has a physical scheduled spring spring or summer, please talk with your doctor regarding any immunizations they may need. Doctor's
offices get very busy in August prior to the start of the school year, so please plan ahead. Forms can be turned into the clinic as soon as your child gets the booster shot. Also, please make sure you keep a copy for your own records.
State required immunizations are generally available free at your local health department. For more information, please call the Peninsula Health Department at 757-594-7410, the Hampton Health Department at 757-727-1140 or the Suffolk Health Department at 757-686-4900.
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For more information, please visit our website and click on the Parent Life tab. If you have any questions, please call the school clinic at 757-596-2754, ext. 215.
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