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Week of November 20, 2017

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Together.  Onward Cavaliers!
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Here's What 's New, Cavaliers!

Coming Up This Week  
Progress Reports will be mailed out Wednesday November 29th.   Remember, you can view your child's grades at any time by going to www.purcellmarian.org, click on Current Families, then Parentsweb Login. When logging into the parent portal, remember the district code is PM-OH, click student information, then grades. If you have any questions about logging onto Parentsweb, email Mark Majick at markmajick@purcellmarian.org.
 
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Weekly Agenda Items:
Monday - Normal Schedule, Family Time - Freshmen Class Meeting
  • Our senior captains will be talking with our freshmen about their school experiences and creating successful habits at school.
Tuesday - Early Dismissal Schedule, No Family Time
  • Out of Uniform Day, The cost to participate is $2.00
Wednesday - No School Thanksgiving Break
 
Thursday - No School Thanksgiving Break
 
Friday - No School Thanksgiving Break
 
Thanksgiving break will begin on Wednesday November 22nd and will end on Tuesday November 28th. We will be in school Tuesday November 28th. Happy Thanksgiving!
 
Schedule Change - Parent Teacher Conference (see table below)
Parent - Teacher Conferences are right around the corner. Based on feedback from our families, we have decided to move conferences to Tuesday, November 21 from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. We will run an early dismissal schedule on this to accommodate the early start time for conferences. All students will be dismissed at 2:05 like a normal Wednesday schedule. Conferences this year will be similar to an open house where parents can come and go as you choose so there is no need to schedule appointment times. Each conference will last approximately 5-7 minutes. If more time is needed we will be more than glad to schedule additional time after Thanksgiving Break. Additionally, we will be grilling out dinner for the PM community and we invite parents to join us during conferences for a community-building meal! Questions?  Contact Jon Tobin at 513-751-1230. 
 
Looking Ahead
A Glance at November:
Wednesday November 1st
All Saints Day Mass
Friday November 3rd
Picture Re-take day - get a picture form from the main office
Monday November 13th
P3 Meeting 6:30 pm
Thursday November 16th  
Changed to Tues. November 21 
 
Parent Teacher Conference 2:30 - 7:30 pm 
 
Thursday November 16th
Sophomore Parent Breakfast; 7:30 am - 8:00 am
Saturday November 18th
HSPT - 8th graders
Tuesday November 21st
Blood Drive
Wednesday November 22nd
No school Thanksgiving Break
Thursday November 23rd
No school Thanksgiving Break
Friday November 24th
No school Thanksgiving Break
Monday November 27th
Faculty PD/OCSAA (Students OFF) - Nurse training of staff  
Wednesday November 29th
Progress Reports
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First Semester Exams
Purcell Marian will hold First 
Semester Exams from
December 18 - 21, with make-up exams on December 22.  Please see the attached outline of the exam schedule and policies as they pertain to the exams. 

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Calling All Parents:  P3 Needs You!
Join us for our next meeting!

Our next P3 meeting is Monday, December 11 at 6:30 in the Pur cell Marian  boardroom. Please join us to meet other parents and hear more about how you can support our school.  Thank you for all your donations and time spent volunteering!!
 
Thank you for your support!      
Lisa Hilbert, Hilbert.L@gmail.com  
 
Looking Ahead
11/21 Out of Uniform Wristband Sales
 
11/21 Parent-Teacher Conference Grill Out
 
So many fun activities this month!!  Thank you to everyone who has already volunteered!
   
P3 Wreath Sale Pickup This Afternoon!
This year's P3 Wreath Sale went online for the first time, and feedback has been fantastic!  Thanks to everyone who placed an order either on paper or online -- early results look amazing!
 
Wreath pickup today, Monday, November 20 from 2:30 - 6:30 pm  
at the South Entrance.
 
Thanks again for your support!
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Sophomore Parent Breakfast


Thanks to all who came out to share breakfast with their sophomore students and classmates, and especially to the P3 members who worked so hard to make it happen!  Enjoy a peek at some of the photos from that morning in our online gallery posted below...

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Blood Drive This Tuesday!

The Hoxworth Blood Drive is taking place on Tuesday, November 21st. Students interested in giving blood need to sign up with Coach Wirth by Monday November 20th.

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Queens Men Auditions Announced for
"The Comedy and Tragedy Play Festival"

Auditions for The Queens Men production of "The Comedy and Tragedy Play Festival" will be on December 2
nd from 10-2PM, December 4 th from 3-6PM and December 6 th by Appointment.  Audition Dates, Tech Crew Signup and show details are now posted on the back of the theater doors (just outside the drama office and room 18).  All skill levels welcome with no prior experience necessary.  All those who audition will be cast.  Want to work backstage? Please sign up on the back of the theater door and attend the first rehearsal. Performances are March 2-4.  Any questions, please email Mr. Pucke at npucke@purcellmarian.org.

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Family Canned Food Drive Ends This Week!
 
The Purcell Marian Canned Food Drive ends before Thanksgiving break to support our local soup kitchens. We will be competing as families to see which family can bring in the most items. Students will turn in their items to their faculty mentors during family time. Please be generous!

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Mrs. McGoron's Math Class
 
Mrs. McGoron posted McDonald's nutritional facts in the hallway and is having her students record data, create scatter plots, create best fit lines, and determine correlation between fat grams and calories.  
 

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Class of 2018 Spirit Shirts Now Available!

ATTENTION: SENIOR FAMILIES:  New this year, a Class of 2018 Spirit shirt! Three designs were voted on by the senior class and this was the winning design.  Seniors can wear them on Friday spirit wear days AND will be able to wear them on their monthly  Senior Wednesdays - when they are allowed to leave campus early.  We will have the shirts available for the students the first full week of Decembe
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Place your online orders at http://www.purcellmarian.org/Current-Families/Senior-Spirit-Shirt-Sale  Sizes available are XS, SM, MED, LG, XL, XXL, XXXL.  Online order sizes are guaranteed.  The ONLINE STORE CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT SATURDAY NOVEMBER 25!  Place your order today.
 
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If you want to pay in cash or check, please send an email to Megan Schultheis at patrickmegan9289@yahoo.com with the following information:  
 
1. Your name 2. Your senior's name 3. Shirt size  
 
I will send you a confirmation if we have your size in stock. 

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TorchPrep Bootcamp Comes to Purcell Marian! 
I just received my ACT® test score...Now What?!


Don't freak out!!! Remember this score doesn't define you,
and you have the power to change it!

1.  Register for an official ACT® test. Go to
  2.  Sign up for the upcoming Boot Camp
...and boost your score! Seats are limited, and courses fill up quick!

 5-Week BOOTCAMP - Prepares for ACT ® Test on March 20th 2018
@ Purcell Marian High School
 
Why TorchPrep?
TorchPrep increases ACT® scores
TorchPrep works around your busy schedule
From academic rigor to test anxiety...TorchPrep takes care of it all
TorchPrep courses are high-energy and engaging
 
Wednesdays: 2/14/18, 2/21/18, 2/28/18, 3/7/18, 3/14/18 6PM-9PM
Saturdays: 2/17/18, OFF, 3/3/18, 3/10/18, 3/17/18 10AM-2PM

Early Registration Deadline: 2/5/2018   
 
Have Questions?
www.torchprep.com | 888.382.8174 | Info@torchprep.com

 
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Attention Senior Parents!
Senior Wednesday Lunch Privileges - Permission Required

Senior parents -- all seniors will be afforded the privilege of an off-campus lunch once a month with your permission, allowing them to leave school after 4th bell. 
 
It will be up to the seniors to determine their lunch destination.   
 
Please note that seniors can lose this privilege due to behavioral or
academic reasons. 
 
The dates are:
  • November 15th
  • December 6th
  • January 17th
  • February 21st
  • March 14th
  • April 11th
  • May - Seniors will be granted privileges during Senior Week (more info to come)
Download Permission Slip
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Senior Picture Reminder

You should have received a flyer over the summer from Executive Studios advising that you need to schedule a time for your senior portraits. Your senior portrait must be taken before
Christmas Break.  There is a $36.00 session fee.

Males: The yearbook requirement is a shirt and tie.
Females: The yearbook requirement is a dressy top with sleeves (shoulders have to be covered).

A casual outfit is included with this session. To schedule your appointment, please call Executive Studios at (513) 241-4959.

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Lunch Menu

No school lunches this week

 
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Lost & Found

Purcell Marian's Lost & Found is located in the basement now. If you are looking at the Front Desk, take the front stairwell down to the basement and you will find a little nook in the basement at the base of these stairs. There are two bins with items in them. Ifyour student has misplaced anything, please have him/her check here.

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Marianist Library News
 
For These Blessings, I am Truly Thankful : Our Marianist Library is all decked out for Thanksgiving as you can see from the photo. On Friday, 11/17, and Monday and Tuesday of next week, 11/20 and 21, we are making paper "Grateful Hearts" and "Thanksgiving Turkeys" available to students coming to the Library so they can jot down what they are most grateful and thankful for in their own lives. Then we'll post their hearts and turkeys in the Library for all to see. And, we'll be offering them a Thanksgiving sweet for their participation and to let them know we are thankful for all of them!
                                   
November is Black Catholic Month : We are also celebrating Black Catholic Month and have posted a display to honor and highlight St. Martin de Porres, the Dominican brother canonized in 1962 by Pope John XXIII. Other black highlighted are: Simon of Cyrene, who helped Christ carry His cross to Calvary; Melchior, the African "Wise Man" who followed the star for the Nativity; and the Church's three African Popes, St. Victor I, St. Miltiades and St. Gelasius.  
 
Public Library Card Drive : Working with our English classes, we are striving to ensure all of our students are the proud owners of a Public Library Teen Card. This is allow them to access all the public library's wonderful research data bases, download e-books, and download free music.  
 
Teacher Feature : Our Teacher Feature displays are well under way. As soon as our full staff has their "profiles" posted, we will be sure to share online for all to view.

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Athletic News & Upcoming Events
Alums Lead Cavalier Wrestling Program

The Cavalier Wrestling Team is excited to announce the addition of a couple of alumni who have joined the staff this year. Jake McCarthy '16 (back row, far left) will serve as Assistant Coach, and Ethan Fuqua '04 (back row, far right) will serve as Junior High Head Coach. Looks like the #CavsReinvest movement is gaining even MORE momentum!

The team also gives a special shout out to Ohio Cleats for Kids, which recently gave us 10 pairs of shoes for our wrestling team!  Our wrestlers were very thankful and excited about getting the new shoes, as well as a couple of pairs of head gear.
  
Congrats to our new coaches and wrestlers on their exciting news...look like the program is off to a great start!

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Cavalier Wrestling Club for 7th and 8th graders! 

Cavalier Wrestling Club offers a great opportunity for boys in 7th and 8th grade to build character, strengthen muscles and develop friendships!

Beginning on Tuesday, November 7th, p ractices are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:00. New wrestlers will be accepted until December 31, 2017. Tournaments are optional and are held on Saturdays or Sundays. The season ends with the Cincinnati Youth Wrestling City Tournament in early February.
 

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Athletics Available Via Live Broadcast!
Log on to The Cube & Follow the Cavs!

Did you know that you can keep up to the minute with all our Cavalier athletics on The Cube?

Click here to sign up for regular updates on broadcasts and online streaming Cavalier games!

If you are interested in being a part of the broadcast team, we are looking for some good volunteers.  Great for parents who are already at the games!  Contact kennypope@purcellmarian.org for more information.
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Reminder:  Overdue Fall Sports Fees Due by December 1

Just a friendly reminder to those who still owe fees for the fall athletic season:  Please remember to turn in your payment by December 1.  Questions?  Contact:
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