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Noteworthy Dates:
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Friday, May 2nd
Grandparents Day
11:00 Dismissal
Wednesday, May 7
Breakfast Tour at 9:00 am
Spirit Wear
Early Dismissal 1:30 pm
June 2nd
Graduation Mass and Reception-beginning at 6:30 pm
June 5th & 6th
Final Snow Make up Days
Last day of School June 6
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Bingo Schedule
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Monday 4/28
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:
Holden
Keesee
Matherly
Natterer
O'Connor, Tim
Reiser
Richard
Rivera
Sargent
Taylor
Kitchen Duty:
Castillo
Hernandez
Malbon
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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 OLMC Yearbooks
As the end of the academic year begins to enter the home stretch please place your order for your yearbook while there is still time!
Here is the link. What a great way to remember the excitement and accomplishments of this school year.
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Do you have an Old iPod?
If you have an old iPod that is not being utilized, OLMC School can advance their technology offering by having read-along stories and more technology in the literacy centers. Please bring used iPods to the school anytime before next school year. Thank you so much!
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Calendar Notes:
June 2nd - full day of school grades 1-7, 8th evening graduation
June 3rd - full day of school grades 1-7
June 4th - full day of school, field day grades 1-4
June 5th - noon dismissal, field day grades 5-7
June 6th - last day, Mass, Awards, Parties, soft dismissal at 11:00.
Grandparents Day - please notify grandparents to save the date for May 2nd at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School.
If you are interested in serving on the School Board or learning more about it, we are taking interest forms through May 15th. More information is posted on the website. Thank you for your interest. If you would like to talk with someone about it, please feel free to contact any Board member or me. Chi Nguyen is currently serving as School Board Chair.
FYI - before purchasing the polo for next year's uniform wear, please be aware that there will be a change in the logo. Current year shirts and logos will be grandfathered in to save on expense. The only piece of uniform clothing that should be affected is the polo. This is a very exciting change, and there will be more information forthcoming, but it is important for you to know to expect a new logo on orders.
We are looking for volunteers for some outdoor work about once a month in June, July, and August. If you are able to help, please contact Mr. Kevin Roby at the school.
A letter with regard to Bingo for next year will be forthcoming. You will have the opportunity, as in years past, to select the dates best for your family to serve. There will also be some hardship alternatives available.
A draft of next school year's calendar will be posted on the website in the coming days. Please consider it a draft. Christmas and Easter vacation days will not change. There may be other minor changes of days off and half days, and additional information will be added. A completed calendar will be posted over the summer and available at August orientations.
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May Crowning /Grandparents' Day--May 2, 2014:
May is the month devoted to the Blessed Mother. In celebration, we will hold our annual May Procession on Friday, May 2nd. Students will process into Church after morning prayers, laying flowers around the statue of Mary. Mass will be at 8:15 am, followed by the crowning of Mary. Traditionally, students bring potted flowers that are planted around the school grounds for the warm weather months.
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 wear Mass day uniform.
Flowers (students bring to class Friday morning):
Pre-K through 7: Students are asked to bring some type of potted flower (Impatiens, Begonias, Geraniums, Vinca, Petunias, etc.)
Eighth Grade: Roses (provided by OLMC School)
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 are invited to the school for classroom visitations, student entertainment, and refreshments. Dismissal for the day will begin at 10:50am, and dismissal will be at 11am for all students.
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OLMC School Breakfast Tour:
Please share the news and bring a guest to a morning of tours, treats, and information as you attend the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Open House! Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is fully accredited serving grades Pre-K 3 through 8th, while maintaining the traditions of the Roman Catholic Faith and fostering academic excellence.
Students will receive invitations in their Wednesday folders for you to pass out to families who may be interested. Thank you.
Open House
Wednesday, May 7th
9:00 am
RSVP to Christine Tucker
757.596.2754
www.olmc-school.com
In the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.
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OLMC School is Seeking New School Board Members for the 2014-2015 Academic Year:
Board members at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School are committed to the ministry of service, in this case, it is particular to the mission of the Church in promoting Catholic education. The mission of OLMC School Board is:
Rooted in the charisms of Saint Dominic and Saint Cecilia, the OLMC School Board supports the Principal in carrying out the School's mission by developing strategic and long-range plans, sustaining the future and affordability of the School, and creating awareness of the benefits of a Catholic education.
The OLMC School Board is designed to accomplish its work through committee efforts. Below are the committees which require ongoing input and work for the school to function at its highest capacity. Committees include the following:
Development Committee
Finance Committee
Strategic Planning Committee for Long Term Planning
Building and Grounds/Facilities Committee
Legislative Advocacy Committee
Applications can be found on the school website and are due By May 15, 2014. Please feel free to ask current Board members questions, Chi Nguyen is the current President.
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Crusaders' One-Act Play:
"This is a Test," is the One-Act Play put on by OLMC students. The students and Miss Schlask have been diligently working to put on a performance you will not soon forget! The in-school performance will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 14 and the evening performance will be on Thursday, May 15th at 6:30 pm.
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OLMC Baseball and Softball:
Grab your peanuts and cracker jacks and come cheer on the OLMC Crusaders. Please note some games have been rescheduled due to the recent weather events.
Thursday, May 1
Baseball versus Williamsburg Christian at 4:00 pm
Friday, May 2
Softball versus St. Mary's at 4:00 pm
Baseball at Williamsburg Christian at 4:00 pm
Tuesday, May 6
Softball at Trinity game time 4:00 pm
Thursday, May 8
Softball versus St. Mary's at 4:00 pm
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VIMS Marine Science Day-Saturday May 17th:
From 10:00 am to 3:00 pm the Virginia Institute of Marine Science in Gloucester Point is offering a fun, educational day for children and adults. Visitors can examine high-tech equipment, tour a laboratory, collect and observe aquatic animals in the York River, and discover the importance of wetlands in the VIMS' teaching marsh. Cooking demonstrations, mini-lectures, and hand-on activities and crafts will take place throughout the day. For more information call 804.684.7846. Admission and parking is free for the event. Come for the Marine Life Costume Contest at 11:00 am.
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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:
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
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Summer Athletic Camps at Peninsula Catholic:
Peninsula Catholic is offering some athlic camps this summer, registration forms are on the PC website under athletics, PC website. The schedule of camps is below, prices vary from $125 to $175 per camp. All camps are open to boys and girls.
Volleyball Camp-July 7-11 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Soccer Camp-July 14-18 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Wrestling Camp-July 14-18 from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm
Basketball Camp-July 21-25 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm
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More Parenting Classes:
Mary Immaculate is offering some wonderful free classes!
Communication: Can You Speak This Generation's Language?
Tuesday, April 29th 6:00-8:00 pm
Mary Immaculate Hospital Health Resource Center
Register for CHKD Classes at CHKD.org/classes
Family Stress
Wednesday, April 30th 6:30-8:30 pm
CHKD 6th Floor-Norfolk
Understanding the Angry Child: Parents of children 6-11
Thursday, June 19 6:30-8:30 pm
Newport News
Helping Young Children Manage Emotions
Thursday, May 29th 6:30-8:30 pm
Newport News
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