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Noteworthy Dates:
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March 20th
Spring Program 6:30 pm
March 22nd
Medieval Times Auction
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Bingo Schedule
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Monday 3/24
Families Scheduled
BINGO Reminders: -
Kitchen works arrive between 5:30 and 5:45.
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Floor workers arrive by 6:30.
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All - leave when dismissed
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Only people 18 years old and over can substitute for a parent volunteer
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Children 15 and over can work in the kitchen
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Thanks for all you do !
Floor Duty:
Harrison
Holland
Houlihan
Ives
Jost
Leonard
Politte
Rossi
Kitchen Duty:
Gillespie
Hernandez, Edward
Rossi
Floor Captains:
NHoulihan
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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Apps Teens and Pre-Teens love that Parents Need to Monitor
Kik Messenger
Kik Messenger (http://kik.com/)
Why Your Teen Loves It: This app is a super quick instant messaging app with over 100 million users that allow teens to exchange videos, pics, and sketches. New Kik cards allow user send Youtube videos, create memes, and gifs without leaving the app. Kik Cards reached over 2 million users within first week of their launch.
Why Monitoring is Needed
Teens are using the Kik app for sexting and dating. Teens are sending inappropriate selfies to one another through the app. The term sex buddy is being replaced with Kik Buddy. Teens used Reddit and other forum sites to place classified ads for sex by giving out their Kik usernames. Kik does not offer any parental controls. Additionally, there is no way of authenticating users thus making it easy for pedophiles to use the messenger app.
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VIRTUS Training
There will be a VIRTUS Session on Saturday, March 29th @8:30 am. It will be held at the Knights of Columbus Building located at 12742 Nettles Drive, Newport News. Interested attendees may sign up at www.virtusonline.org.
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 OLMC Yearbooks
Calling all shutterbugs out there...please help make this year's yearbook extraordinary. Please send picture into the school on a cd or thumb drive. We are looking for pictures of class parties, field trips, club activities, athletics, all the fun things we do at Mount Carmel.
Here is the link. What a great way to remember the excitement and accomplishments of this school year.
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Short Communications Survey
Please take a moment to complete the short survey for the Catholic Diocese of Richmond as they review the critical role communication serves in spreading faith. Thank you for your time and input.
http://survey.richmonddiocese.org/limesurvey/index.php?sid=87761&lang=en
SNOW MAKE UP DAYS:
Please mark your calendar for the second make-up day, Thursday, April 17th as noon dismissals.
If your family already had plans to travel on these days, please send in to Sister Dominic a written request for excused absence, as you would on any other school day. The lateness of rescheduling will be taken into account in excusing the absences, particularly the February date.
AUCTION: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Kitchen volunteers for meal preparation and servers are needed on the night of the auction. If you are able to help, please email Mrs. Pat Gorman today at patron422@verizon.net.
PLEASE TURN IN AUCTION RSVPs BY WEDNESDAY!
Medieval Times: A Knight to Remember - OLMC Annual Auction Announcements Hear Ye Hear Ye:
- RSVP cards must be returned by March 13th the event is almost sold out.
- Volunteers are needed the night of the auction to assist in the kitchen
- To volunteer contact Pat Gorman at patron422@verizon.net
- Calling all bakers, desserts are needed for the auction if you can lend your talents contact Arabella at arabellayoga@hotmail.com
- Anyone who can lend a hand on Friday,March 21st to help set up is most appreciated. Please meet at St. Michael Hall following mass, approximately 9:15 am.
- NEEDED ITEMS: if your family could donate a VISA or MC giftcard for the auction would be outstanding
- A few auction items are still being accepted
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| Great Job Mr. Politte running for Mount Carmel!
The Shamrock Marathon is the oldest continuously running road race in Virginia Beach! Over 28,000 runners of various ages ran over Saint Patrick's Day weekend in Virginia Beach. Mr. Politte, a former Marine, now an employee at Casey Chevrolet. With his family's support, Craig turned toward running for fitness and wellness. Craig's wife, Alison Politte is an alumnus of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School. Mr. Politte is donating 100% of the money raised to support a non-competitive extracurricular athletic and fitness program at OLMC School. This program will offer students the fundamental skills for many sports and the life-long habits for overall wellness. Additional donations will fund an emerging reader program for the School's Pre-Kindergarten students. Mr. Politte whole-heartedly values the combination of excellent academics and Catholic education defining the Mount Carmel mission for students in grades Pre-K 3 through 8th. Craig estimates that he ran over 580 miles in preparation for the 26.2 mile marathon. Each step taken in and during the marathon was dedicated to the OLMC students. Mr. Politte does not see himself as a champion for this cause, yet a father simply wanting to do something to help out a school that his family loves. "This is so much bigger than me; I am motivated by the students and will keep going for this worthy cause." The OLMC School faculty, staff, students, and families supported Mr. Craig Politte in his efforts by making cards, cheering along the race course, and by making tax deductible donations. Please show your support in one of three ways, with no minimum or maximum to donate:
1. Go online at www.olmc-school.com; click the donate button at the bottom left of the page, and make a donation. Please designate "Miles" in the company field on the online form.
2. Mail your tax-deductible donation to OLMC School-Miles 4 Mount Carmel, 52 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23601.
3. Drop off your tax-deductible donation to the school's office Monday through Friday, from 8:00-3:00 pm. Please designate "Miles" on the memo section of your check.
Contact Our Lady of Mount Carmel School at 757.596.2754 with support or further questions.
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Save the Date--Informational Session Capital Campaign:
Father John David is hosting an informational session for the upcoming capital campaign following the school mass on April 11th. This informational session will take place in the commons area and will be no longer than 30 minutes.
This session is tdesigned to address questions from OLMC School parents and discuss how the School is involved in the campaign.
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YMCA NOT Available on Holy Thursday:
Holy Thursday, April 17th is a make-up day due to the snow days. The YMCA will NOT be offering child care that day. Students are to be picked up no later than 12:30 pm. Please note the penalty fee for late pick up will be assesses in accordance with page 10 of the Parent and Student Handbook.
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Jump Rope for Heart:
Jump on board for the 35th Anniversary of Jump Rope for Heart! Funds raised support the heart association's research and education initiatives that save lives in our community. Heart disease in the number 1 killer of all Americans. The American Heart association is second to the U.S. government in funding research in heart disease and stroke. Additionally, OLMC School earns money for PE equipment so we can keep our students moving! Prek-5th grade students will be participating in the event during their PE classes the week of March 9th. Students will be jumping rope and participating in a variety of jump activities. Middle school students will have their Hoops for Heart event during elective time on Thursday, March 13th. Due to middle school scheduling, only students who submit a donation of $5 or more by the due date of March 12th will be allowed to attend the event. An easy way of collecting/donating can be accomplished by following the AHA guidelines on setting up an online account through their website. Go to www.heart.org/jump or www.heart.org/hoops to register today! Donation envelopes and online directions will be sent home this week. The deadline for both JUMP and HOOPS will be March 12th. Our goal is to raise $5000.00! With your help we can do it!
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Children grow so fast:
Please remember Mrs. Judy Gounley, the School Nurse is in need of some slightly worn clothing to help when a student spills milk, paint, takes a tumble at recess, or has an accident. If your child has outgrown pants please drop them off with Mrs. Gounley. Sweatshirts of any size are always welcome too.
As always the Uniform Closet can help families whose children are growing fast as well. Please bring your used uniforms to the Uniform Closet. If you are in need of the next size uniform please peek in the Uniform Closet, remember donations are welcome.
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OLMC Student Advancing in the Free Throw Contest!
On Saturday, March 15th, Elizabeth Leonard represented OLMC School at the Knights of Columbus State Free Throw Contest and WON FIRST PLACE!! Congratulations to Elizabeth and please wish her the best as she moves forward to compete at Nationals.
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Summer Specialty Camps:
As plans for the summer months are being made remember OLMC offers exciting and educational Specialty Camps through Newport News Parks and Recreation!
June 16-20: Art of Expression find your creative side and delve into the performing arts
June 23-27: World of Motion discover the balance of movement and a healthy lifestyle
June 30-July 3: Game Show Mania a week of trivia, strategy, & skill
July 14-18: Imaginarium dive into the literary world of fun and creativity
July 21-25: What a Wonderful World "travel" to fun destinations and find your love of geography, culture, music, & language
July 28-Aug 1: Mystery Science Theater experience the world around you through experimentation and observation
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Parenting Classes:
Mary Immaculate is offering some wonderful free classes!
Girls Matter-A six part webinar series addressing adolescent girls behavioral health. This webinar series provides research, best practice, and critical thinking on the topics that professionals working with girls and young women need to know. Key areas are address each session including challenges, opportunities, and strategies for supporting and raising successful young ladies.
Dates:
February 25th-Adolescent girls today
March 13th-What can be hiding behind a girl's smile
April 22nd-Girls and substance abuse
May 20th-Positive and negative of girls and social media
June 10th-Behavioral health issues
July 24th-Principles of development
For more details and times contact delores_price@bshsi.org
Child Abuse Prevention Update & Infant Safe Sleep Free Seminar
Thursday, march 6th from 9:00 am to noon
1 Bernardine Drive, Newport News 23608
Call or email to register:
Chris Scott 369.6807 or cscott@nngov.com
Classes Offered at CHKD
February 19th-Webinar 12:00-1:00 pm
Practical Parenting: Positive Discipline for Children with Special Needs-registration available at www.chkd.org/classes
February 24th from 4:30-5:30 pm Suffolk Pediatrics Meet & Greet
1009 Hilltop Blvd, Suffolk
February 24th-Webinar 9:30-10:30 am
Practical Parenting Great Expectations; School-Age Children
registration available at www.chkd.org/classes
February 27th from 6:30-8:30 pm Family Stress Free
Newport News location
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