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  2014-2015 School Calendar, Summer Reading Lists, and Supply List

Please take a peek at the helpful items for the 2014-2015 academic year. Summer Reading and Supply lists can be found under the Student tab. Please understand work to website being conducted. NOTE: all calendar dates are tentative until finalized.

 

http://www.olmc-school.com/pages/OurLadyofMountCarmelSchool 


 

 

  Clinic Reminder: Parents of Current 5th Graders

  • Please make sure they have their DPT booster shot prior to starting school in August. State law requires that we send your child home, if we do not have on file this on the first day of school!

 

  • This shot is generally given when a child turns 11 years old. If your child has a physical scheduled this spring or summer, please talk with your doctor regarding any immunizations he may need.

 

  • Forms can be turned into the clinic as soon as your child gets the booster shot. (Make sure you keep a copy for your own records)

 

  • IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS AN INHALER, EPI-PEN, MOTRIN, OR ANY OTHER MEDICATION AT SCHOOL, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE DOCTOR COMPLETE A MEDICATION FORM ALSO.

     

    *State required immunizations may be available for free at your local health department. Call them for more information. Peninsula Health Dept. 594-7410, Hampton Health Dept. 727-1140, Suffolk Health Dept. 686-4900.

 

If you have any questions, please call the school nurse.

 
 

Will your child need Medicine at School Next Year?

Medicine orders must be renewed each school year.

 

So, if your child needs to have an EPI-PEN, an Albuterol Inhaler, medication for headaches, braces, etc. - Please plan ahead and have your doctor fill out a medication form.

 

Forms are available on the school website or from the clinic.

 

Students in grades 5 - 8 are encouraged to carry their own inhalers, but must still have written orders and permission from both their doctor and parent to carry the inhaler in school.

 
 
  Bingo Schedule
Monday 6/30

 

BINGO Reminders:

  1. Kitchen works arrive between 5:30 and 5:45.

  2. Floor workers arrive by 6:30.

  3. All - leave when dismissed

  4. Only people 18 years old and over can substitute for a parent volunteer

  5. Children 15 and over can work in the kitchen

  6. Thanks for all you do !

 

Floor Duty:
Blackwood
Johnson
Maier
Nguyen, Chi
Sayani
Sorrell
Taylor
Valerio
 
Kitchen Duty: 
Bylden
Hernandez
Young
  
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. 
 
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!

 

 

  
 
Reading Skills and Speed Reading Programs for Children and Adults

 

Classes offered this summer in Hampton and Williamsburg by Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies
Want to develop a love of reading, phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, speed reading, and study skills?
Call for more information 800.978.9596
Calls begin for children at age four and continue for adults.

 

 

  
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UNIFORM CHANGES - before purchasing the polo for next year's uniform wear, please be aware that there will be a change in the logo and a new option in the color.  The uniform companies (Land's End, Rose/Flynn O'Harra, and Printing Wright) already have this information and are creating the new setting.  When you order, please specify that you would like the new logo.  Current year shirts and logos will be grandfathered in to save on expenses to the family.  Additionally, we will add an option of color for the polo.  The middle school students may wear the white or may now purchase a dark blue polo.  The lower school may continue to wear white, or may purchase a light blue polo.  Parents have long expressed that, for some very active children, the white becomes dingy quickly, and that a darker color would be more modest for our middle school students. 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.

Do you enjoy athletics?

 

OLMC School is in need of both a boys and girls Cross Country Coach the fall of 2014. Please contact the Athletic Director, Ryan Gregory if you are interested, athletic.director@olmc-school.com. Thank you.

 

Also, there is mounting interest in a tennis club.  If you are interested in organizing, coaching, or assisting in any way, or if your child is interested in participating in intramural level tennis, please email Ryan Gregory. 

From the Business Office:

 

If you have not yet done so, please turn in your financial contract for the 2014-2015 school year.  No child will be able to return to school in the fall without the proper paperwork in place.

 

 

  • All money collected for teacher gifts, any receipts, etc needs to be used by Thursday, June 5th, otherwise it becomes a donation to the school.

  • Items coming home from the business office could include:

  •                 Letter that one or more textbooks was returned in poor shape beyond what would be expected of a year's wear and tear and a cost will be affixed

  •                 Lunch balances will be printed Thursday morning and coming home with students

  •                 Report cards are held, and records for new schools are held until all balances are current in the business office, including return of library books, non completed service hours, outstanding textbooks, etc. 

  • HOMEROOM TEACHERS - the cafeteria staff will be really, really busy on Thursday and Friday trying to end the lunch year - more so this year than in the past because we are required to have an USDA onsite inspection.  It is understood that room mothers want to give the class a wonderful end of the year party but PLEASE ask them to bring in snacks/drinks that will not need any refrigeration/freezing.  If you could tell them to bring whatever they need for your celebration themselves and that the cafeteria will not be able to accommodate any requests - storage, napkins, knives etc.  This would be greatly appreciated!!

 

 

 

Summer Tutors

 

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-Pre Algebra

Available: Tuesday mornings

Contact: 596-2754 ext. 236 or akocinski@olmc-school.com 

 

 

Ms. Belinda Horne

Subjects: Language Arts, Reading, Math

Grade Level: 2-6

Available: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings

Contact: 596-2754 ext. 248 or bhorne@olmc-school.com 

 

 

Mr. Tom Stephenson

Subject: Language Arts, Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies

Grade Level: 5-8

Available: Contact directly for day/time availability

Contact: 596-2754 ext. 255 or tstephenson@olmc-school.com 

 

Mrs. Angie Rizzi

Subject: Math, English, Science

Grade Level: 5-rising 9th

Available: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-1:00pm

Contact: 596-2754 ext. 254 or arizzi@olmc-school.com 

 

Miss Jessica Schlask

Subject: Reading, Language Arts, Social Studies, Religion

Grade Level: 1-8

Available: Monday and Wednesday 8:0am-1:00pm

Contact: 596-2754 ext. 245 or jschlask@olmc-school.com 

 

 

 

 


 

Crusader Soccer Fall 2014:

 

 

Coaches: Kristen Glaüner and Celesta Kus

Contact information: Kristen.glauner@boshgs.com or 757.532.0499-feel free to call or text.


Conditioning weeks will take place prior to the beginning of the school year. Any OLMC student in 6th-8th grades may come to conditioning. Conditioning week is encouraged for students wishing to tryout for the team. Attendance and soccer skills observed during conditioning week will have no bearing on tryout evaluations. However, behavior exhibited during conditioning may be impactful to making the team.

 

Conditioning Weeks:

  • August 4-8 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM-on OLMC soccer fields behind school.
  • August 11-15 from 8:30 to 10:30 AM. Location to be determined.

Tryouts: will take place on August 20-22 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, location to be determined.

 

*Please bring all soccer gear to both conditioning and tryouts to include: ball, shin guards, goalie gloves if needed for position, and plenty of water. It is recommended that players apply sunscreen and pull hair back if long. Cleats are not required unless players earn a spot on the team.

**In case of rain please call or text to see if practice will still be held. The team does play in the rain as long as there is no lightening.

 

Is your Child Starting Kindergarten Next Year?

 

State Law requires that they have a NEW School Physical Form completed by their doctor.

 

  • State Law requires that all children have a new physical done prior to the start of kindergarten. (Physicals done for Pre-K are not acceptable for kindergarten.)

     

  • Forms can be submitted to school as soon as they are completed.

     

  • Doctor's offices tend to be very busy at the end of the summer. Please plan ahead.  

 

  • The State of Virginia School Entrance Physical Form is available on the Edline, or from the school office or clinic.

 

IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS AN INHALER, EPI-PEN, OR ANY OTHER MEDICATION AT SCHOOL, PLEASE HAVE YOUR DOCTOR COMPLETE A MEDICATION FORM ALSO.   Forms are available on Edline or from the clinic. 

 

If you have any questions, please contact Judy Gounley, RN in the school clinic.

 

 

 

 

OLMC VBS: Weird Animals

Where Jesus' Love is One-of-a-Kind Dates: July 7-11

 

 

At Weird Animals Totally Catholic VBS, kids discover that Jesus' love is one-of-a-kind. Weird Animals is a habitat filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, touch and even taste! Plus, we'll help the kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life---something we call God Sightings. Unforgettable Bible stories show kids the unconditional love of Jesus!


To learn more about it or to register participants or volunteers, visit our VBS Webpage!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Middle School Day Camp

Best Week Ever! Join other middle school youth on July 21-25 for a week long day camp experience at St. Jerome Catholic Church. Youth will learn about the 3 Big Ts - Time, Talent, and Treasure - and how they need to use the Big 3 in their everyday faith life. Contact Christina at charrison@olmc.org for more information or to register.

  

 

 


 

Summer Enrichment Program at the College of William and Mary:

 

 

 

 

 For more information, or to be placed on the mailing list, contact:

Natalie Dudnytska 757.221.2166  nataliedn@gmail.com or Laura Curtis at 757.221.2362 lcurtis@wm.edu.

 

 

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 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

 

 

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

 

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School unites with family and community to provide a

Christ-centered and educationally stimulating environment, where students recognize their

God-given gifts and achieve their highest potential.
Crusaders Cash-$$

 

Current families can earn Crusader Cash to be used for the cafeteria, Manna, and the Spirit Shop just by helping to attract new families to Our Lady of Mount Carmel School. Crusader Cash cannot be used for tuition or fees, additional details available in the Business Office.