This Week at The Castle

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Week of December 18, 2017

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Together. Onward Cavaliers!

In Case You Missed It...

Marianist Provincial Mass & Visit

If you were unable to join us this past Friday for Mass with Fr. Solma, you'll for SURE want to check out the video, now available online. Check it out now!

Purcell Marian was blessed to have had the United States Provincial in to say an Advent Mass. Fr. Marty Solma, who served as the Campus Minister at Purcell/Purcell Marian from 1981-83, drew guests spanning five decades of Purcell Marian alumni, faculty and staff to the celebration, which included an intimate reception in the Atrium. Fr. Marty also took some time to spend time with our Mrs. Knox and our Marianist Urban Student Program (MUSP) students. Take a look at the outpouring of Cavalier pride in our Online Gallery below!

Fr. Marty's Advent Mass at Purcell Marian

Here's What 's New, Cavaliers!

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 [email protected].

Second Semester Schedules

Every student received their 2^nd semester schedule during family time last Thursday. If there are any questions or concerns with your students 2^nd semester schedule, feel free to me email [email protected] or [email protected] or have your student come see Mr. Tobin or Ms. Nowlin during exam week.

Coming Up This Week

Weekly Agenda Items

See exam week schedule below

Lunch Schedule

There will be no formal lunches served during exam week. There is a 15 minute break between exams where the cafeteria will be open.

Looking Ahead

Christmas Break begins Monday Dec. 25^th and lasts until Monday January 8^th. Friday December 22^nd is our exam make-up day. Only students who need to make up an exam are required to be here on that day. All other students are off.

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.

It is important to note that buses will run on a regular schedule, however, the building will be closed each day of exam week at 1 pm. Please make arrangements for your student accordingly.

Exam Policies & Schedule

One-to-One Computer Program Update

We will be issuing new Notebook PCs to our students the week of January 22, 2018. All students have received the technology paperwork that is required to be filled out and signed by each parent and student in order for your student to receive their device the week of January 22nd.

The paperwork should be turned into their family faculty mentor as soon as possible. Students will not receive their devices until the paperwork has been completed and turned in.

We are excited to begin our journey as a 1 to 1 school and look forward to everyone's cooperation in making this the most efficient program it can be!

Good Samaritan College Classes

Any student interested in attending a class at Good Samaritan College should see Ms. Nowlin in guidance to get signed up. Below is some infor

mation on the College Credit Plus classes offered at Good Samaritan.

The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) allows and encourages students to take college level courses through the College Credit Plus program (CCP). The CCP program allows students the opportunity to simultaneously earn college and high school credit at a reduced rate.

We have created a partnership with the Good Samaritan College of Nursing to better facilitate our utilization of the CCP program. Good Samaritan offers many general education courses that our students can take eliminating the need to take these general courses when they attend college. These courses are transferable to all state universities and to many out of state universities as well.

* Good Samaritan is offering an Intro to Psychology class next semester at no cost to the student. It is offered on Thursdays from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

* A course catalog of course offerings is located in the Guidance Office with additional courses costing $41.00 per credit hour.

Students wanting to participate in the CCP program need to meet with Ms. Nowlin in the Guidance Department to discuss the course(s) they would like to take. Ms. Nolwin will walk students through the application process to ensure enrollment in the course. Students must meet the college's admission requirements in order to take the course, which are:

* 2.0 GPA

* 870 SAT or 18+ACT

Advent Service Project Update:

Toiletry Drive for the Jimmy Heath House


	Santa visits tenants at the Jimmy Heath House.

In 2010, the Jimmy Heath House was opened to serve the longest-term homeless individuals in our community. The project is based on the "housing first" principle, the idea that chronically homeless people can become clinically and socially stable faster when homelessness is eliminated.

Our toiletry drive for the Jimmy Heath House concluded on Friday Dec. 15^th. Thank you to everyone who donated items. We will be counting the items to determine which brought in the most. Thanks again for making a positive impact in the lives of others.

The Crucible Comes to Life at The Castle!

Ms. Wittenauer's English classes brought The Crucible

to life this week as they participated in a live re-enactment of the classic play . Students were able to be active participants in both the prosecution and defense adding their own creative spin to the court scenes. Students performed their re-enactments in front of law professionals who were able to provide constructive criticism for their presentations. What a fun, educational way to conclude The Crucible.

Students Teach Grade Schoolers Physical Scienc

Students from Mr. Roberts' physical science and physics classes taught properties of physical science to the DeSales grade school students last week. Our DeSales neighbors really enjoyed the experiments and working with our students.

Calling All Parents: P3 Needs You!

Merry Christmas from P3!! We are so grateful for the support that we receive from all of our volunteers, teachers, staff and administration. Here is an opportunity to thank our Purcell Marian staff in a very special way, by donating to the teacher's gift fund.

Every year, we collect donations from families to give back to our teachers and staff to thank them for all that they do for our children. Please consider contributing to this wonderful gift. Checks/cash can be dropped off at the front desk or you can pay via Venmo @Lisa-Hilbert. There is more than one Lisa Hilbert on Venmo, so please be sure to include the hyphen!!

Please take a moment to review the sign up for Teacher/Staff luncheon. We love our volunteers and hope to see many of you there!!!!!

THANK YOU!!!!!!

Lisa Hilbert, [email protected]

Join the P3 Facebook Group!

P3 Faculty/Staff Christmas Lunch

P3 Annual Faculty/Staff Christmas Lunch sign-up is HERE. And we need you. Don't be a Grinch - sign up today! Click below.

2017 P3 Annual Teacher/Staff Christmas Lunch

Class of 2018 Spirit Shirts Still Available!

Class of 2018 red Senior Shirts are still available for $10 from the main office (cash or checks mad e out to Megan Schultheis).

These t-shirts are allowed to be worn as spirit wear on senior Early Dismissal Wednesday, including this Wednesday December 6. Be sure to get your student his/hers today. They will be also sold in the cafeteria on Friday December 8 and December 15 during senior lunch.

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

http://www.actstudent.org/

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 20^th 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

SIGN UP HERE

Have Questions?

www.torchprep.com | 888.382.8174 | [email protected]

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 remaining dates are:

January 17^th
February 21^st
March 14^th
April 11^th
May - Seniors will be granted privileges during Senior Week (more info to come)

Download Permission Slip

Athletic News & Upcoming Events

Support Our Cavalier Athletes!

Athletic schedules for each week are available online in the School Calendar. Come on out and support your Cavalier student athletes!

School Calendar

Free SAY East Soccer Referee Training!

This referee training is free. No registration required. Just show up!

Part 1 Passers Referee Training and Test

Saturday March 3rd 8 AM to 12 PM

Location: District Four Police Station

Police Auditorium, 4150 Reading Road

Completion of Part 1 will allow a person to referee at Passers level for SAY EAST.
Please bring paper and pencil. Test at the conclusion of the Passer training.

Part 2 Wings and Above Referee Training

Saturday March 3rd 12:15 PM to 3:00 PM

Location: District Four Police Station

Police Auditorium, 4150 Reading Road

Note: If Part 1 has been completed at a prior session, only Part 2 is required.

You can attend part 1 for a review. Test at conclusion- 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Please bring paper and pencil.

Bring lunch if staying for both parts.

SAY Wings and Above Referee Test 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Completion of both Parts 1 and 2, and a test score of 70% or higher will complete SAY Referee Requirements to referee at wings level and above.

Please park in the golf driving range parking lot across the street if you plan to park your car for the duration of the training.

If you cannot attend this referee training visit the Milford Ohio SAY link http://nwccsay.com/ to see when their ref training session is. Passing any SAY Referee Training session will allow you to referee for Cincinnati East SAY.

SAY East referee shirts will be on sale at the March 3rd referee training session for $10 a shirt. Please bring $10 cash or a check payable to SAY East Soccer.

If you have any questions please call Scott Hatch at 396-7041.

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 7^th, 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.