Dear Parents and Friends of OLMC School,
We are very near the end of the first trimester. This weekend and/or next weekend, when you have report cards in hand, will be a good time to sit down with each of your children to reflect on how the beginning of the year has gone. There are many success stories which need to be shared and enjoyed together. There are also areas of study which call for greater growth and responsibility. It is good to have a discussion about what went well and needs to be continued, and what needs support, improvement, or an outright change in approach. The new trimester ahead is a good time to set new goals (academic, spiritual, and moral/behavioral) and implement supports to ensure your child can reach them.
This past week a special conference on "Families" was held in Rome. Pope Francis I spent time with those at the conference and delivered an address to the families gathered there. The crux of his address was that families are meant to be places of deep joy, emanating from deep faith and the welcome presence of God. He challenged families, asking them to answer in their hearts, this question: "How are things when it coms to joy at home? Is there joy in your family?" He goes on to say "dear families, you know very well that the true joy which we experience in the family is not superficial; it does not come from material objects, from the fact that everything seems to be going well...True joy comes from a profound harmony between persons, something which we all feel in our hearts and which makes us experience the beauty of togetherness, of mutual support along life's journey. But the basis of this feeling of deep joy is the presence of God and his love, which is welcoming, merciful, and respectful toward all" particularly the young and the elderly. Pope Francis also reminded, and challenged these good families gathered around him, to never forget three foundational words which should flow quickly from each member of the family, when appropriate: "Please, thank you, and sorry." Perhaps for Advent your family can renew the practice of saying these words to each member of the family - sibling to sibling, parent to child, and child to parent.
With prayers for your families,
Sister Dominic
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Out of Uniform Opportunity
Friday, November 15 from 9:00-9:50 Dr. William Smart will present an engaging talk on the right relationship between faith and reason, along with the inherent cultural dangers when one is not balanced with the other. The presentation will be held at St. Michael's Hall following the 8:15 all school Mass. Please see one of the Sisters for out of uniform passes.
Medieval Times: A Knight to Remember - OLMC Annual Auction Announcements
Save the Date - OLMC's Auction is on March 22, 2014
Calling all parents to participate... review your Parent Packet for specific ways to help and to donate to the auction. Support from each family is needed to make the auction a success. The Parent Packet and Donor forms are also located on Edline. Remember if you donate by December 13th then your family will receive an Out-of-Uniform opportunity in January. Start sending donations now!
Science Fair: Thank you to all who came to see the wonderful projects completed by the students. The evening seemed to be enjoyed by all who attended and viewed the creative and thoughtful work of the students.
Book Fair: Thank you to all who supported the OLMC Scholastic Book Fair.! A bunch of great literature was available. What a peaceful activity on a cool fall day...curling up with a great book!
End of 1st Trimester: The first trimester ends on November 15th. Please keep in mind that while the grading standard has changed for report card and GPA purposes, the School will maintain its higher standard of eligibility for principal's list, academic honors and eligibility, and also for athletic eligibility.
Checking Grades on Edline: There is a new way of viewing grades on Edline which enables parents to see all scores on one report. These reports will be posted on alternate Mondays for grades 5th-8th. Look for updates on the following dates: November 25, December 9th and 20th.
St. Albert's Feast Day: In honor of St. Albert, patron saint of scientists, the OLMC 8:15 School Mass on November 15th will be a special Mass in honor of local Catholic and Christian scientists. Following the Mass Dr. Bill Smart will give a brief presentation on integrating faith and reason in the life of the scientist. While this is particularly relevant to anyone engaged in the field of science, research, engineering, medicine, it is of wide interest simply for all who live in our culture today. All are invited for this Year of Faith presentation at St. Michael's Hall. ________________________________________________________________
Admissions Open House-Thursday, November 14th 6:00-7:30 PM
Come one...Come all...to the Fall Open House for prospective students to OLMC School. We hope you can attend and bring a guest on November 14th at 6:00 PM. Guests will meet students and faculty members to provide information about the curriculum and programs as well as enjoy a campus tour and have the opportunity to catch the Crusader Spirit. Current families bringing a guest are entered into a door prize if the invitation accompanies the guest--also remember Crusaders Cash for referring families who enroll to attend! We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!
OLMC Grant Committee
If you are interested to see what this group is working on please attend a meeting at Panera, across from CNU on Wednesday, November 20th at 6:30 pm.
