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Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, Jan 14
Internet Safety Program for grades 6-8 and all parents. Begins 8:30 in cafeteria.
Wednesday, Jan. 15
2nd Interim
Reports sent home 1/22
Monday, Jan. 20
NO SCHOOL
Martin Luther King Jr.
Wednesday, Jan. 22
1:45 Talent Show Dress Rehearsal for School Assembly
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 Technology in the Classroom Mrs. Thames's 3rd grade Art Class studied Origami. The class used an App on the iPads to follow along and make wonderful 3-D art creations. The older students caught the origami bug and used the App as well. "Hooray for the iPads, Apple TV's, and Projectors," says Mrs. Thames. |
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Bingo Schedule
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Monday 1/13
Families Scheduled
Floor Duty: Beltz Dinh Domzal Fiorello Garrett Gibson Globus Madrigal Natterer Kitchen Duty:
Floor Captains:
In the event that a substitute is needed for your night, please contact Chad Spiller at 757-897-7601. Substitutes are generally CNU or other college students, or families who sign up to be substitutes, and are paid directly a $50 stipend.
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 Pray the Rosary for OLMC School Every Tuesday 8:15-8:45 am in the Daily Mass Chapel
This is a great opportunity to pray the Rosary if you have never tried it before. Rosaries and prayer books are provided. For more information, please contact Rita Smith at
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For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.
Matt 18:20
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From the Principal's Desk
Dear Parents and Friends of OLMC School,
Happy New Year and Happy Epiphany, or Little Christmas. You may recall that one of my favorite stories in Scripture is the Epiphany story when the magi traversed strange lands, following a star, to bring gifts to the Christ Child in Bethlehem. There is so much for meditation in this story - the wisdom of the magi to know the worth of following that star wherever it took them, over lands that were difficult to travel and through many dangers. What they sought, or rather Who they sought, was worth every difficulty faced along the way. The magi left a world where they were esteemed and renowned for their learning and societal position - again to find that Someone who transcends differences of cultures, and calls all hearts to Himself. But perhaps my favorite line that we heard in last Sunday's gospel is that, after they came and worshipped and placed their gifts before the Infant Christ, they "returned home by another way." There are (at least) two important teachings here for us to ponder: first, God called the magi right where they were. He didn't require that they know and understand all the teachings of the Jewish prophets whom He had sent in previous centuries, or that they understand the mystery of the Trinity or even the Incarnation. But He met them in the stars which had long been the object of their study. He adapted Himself to their way of knowing in order to draw them to Himself. This is a God who wants to be known by His creatures, who wants to share His love, and who is willing to adapt Himself to our weakness in order to share Himself. We can examine ourselves - Do we respond to God's call to us right where we are? Do we leave behind what seems like our security, in order to following Him wherever He leads? Do we respond quickly, with faith, with courage and boldness? Do we bring others with us? A whole caravan of travelers on the way to Christ? Do we imitate this Godliness in adapting ourselves to the needs of others? (Not enable! Not indulge! Adapt!) Does the weakness of others draw out our compassion and support?
And the second point, which I cannot neglect, is that the very meaning of phrase "they returned home by a different way." The magi encountered the Christ Child - God come to earth in our human flesh - and were changed by that encounter. They traveled by a different way. Every time we encounter God we are changed and must travel by a different way. God asks a lot, because He gives a lot. He knows what glory awaits us if we but follow Him. St. Paul tells us there is no suffering so great on earth that the glory that awaits us does not obliterate the memory of any suffering. Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has it so much as dawned on man what God has prepared for those who love Him. The story of the magi is our example to follow - to seek God, to leave behind what weighs us down when traveling, and to allow ourselves to encounter Him with such faith and love, that we learn to travel by a different way.
Let us, by our words, by our prayers, by our sacrifices, by our love, lead others to encounter Christ who so longs to share God's very life and love with His children.
With prayers or your families,
Sister Dominic
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- We will host an Internet Safety Program for the middle school students on Tuesday, January 14th at 8:30. Our counselor, Marge Bailey, has been working to secure a speaker for this for several months, and we have finally been able to set a date. Parents of all grade levels are invited and encouraged to attend.
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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. Start sending donations now!
Auction Volunteers Needed: Volunteers are needed for the set-up on Friday, March 21st and clean-up on the night of March 22nd. Please send in your two donations for the auction. Check in the lobby for ideas of what is still needed to create packages for the auction.
Basketball Free Throw Contest:
The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring the annual free throw contest for students 9 through 14 years old on January 21st beginning at 9:00 am. Please have students bring athletic shoes. More information will be sent home with your child.
Re-registration for 2014-2015 School Year:
Re-registration forms for currently enrolled families were sent home on Wednesday, January 8th and are due back to the school office by Friday, January 24th. There are two advantages for submitting the re-registration paperwork by January 24th:
-To guarantee your child(ren)'s spot for the next academic year.
-To receive a significant discount, which is only offered during that two week period.
Tax Letters for Pre-K and Before School Program:
If a tax letter is needed for Pre-K enrollment or the Before School Care Program please contact the Business Office.
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OLMC Ball Caps For Sale
Show your Crusader Spirit by wearing an OLMC Ball Cap. The cost is $12.50 and the caps can be purchased in the front office. Only a few remain.
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VIRTUS Training
There will be a VIRTUS Session offered on Saturday, January 11, 2014, at 8:30 am. The training will be held at the Knights of Columbus (12742 Nettles Drive, Newport News) in Downer Hall.
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Student Ambassador Training
There will be a student ambassador training session during lunch on Wednesday, Jan. 22.
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Crusaders Hit the Court!
If you have not yet attended a Crusaders Basketball game this season you are missing out. The OLMC girls and boys have great talent and are a true force on the court. Some upcoming games are listed below.
Tuesday, January 14th
Games vs. Yorktown Middle School at OLMC
Boys play at 5:15 pm
Thursday, January 16
OLMC plays at St. Mary's
Girls play at 4:00 pm and Boys at 5:15 pm
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Open House
Spread the word...OLMC School will host an Admissions Open House on Sunday, January 26th at 12:30 pm. Please invite prospective families and feel free to accompany them to the open house. If families are interested in attending, please have them RSVP to Christine Tucker in the school office. Sharing the success of Our Lady of Mount Carmel by currently enrolled families is the best marketing tool we have. Thank you for your support!
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