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Week of January 22, 2018

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Together. Onward Cavaliers!

From Principal Farfsing

Join us this weekend for

Monte Carlo & our NEW Hold 'Em Tournament

and support Cavalier Athletics!

See Athletics below for more information...

Here's What 's New, Cavaliers!

School Closure Information:

If we are ever forced to cancel school due to severe weather we will do our best to notify you as soon as possible. We will notify you via the news stations and radio as well as a phone call, text message, email and the Purcell Marian website at www.purcellmarian.org. If you are not notified in one of the methods mentioned, then school has not been cancelled

Remember you can view your child's schedule or 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] .

As you view and reflect on your student's report card, remember that if your child fails a class for a quarter, they still can pass for the year by passing the remaining quarters and doing well on the final exam. Any student who fails a class for the year must attend summer school and earn credit recovery for that class. Purcell Marian will not re-enroll any student who is credit deficient.

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Coming Up This Week

Weekly Agenda Items

Monday - Normal Schedule, Family Time - Academic of planned activity

Tuesday - Normal Schedule, Family Time - All School Assembly

Honor Roll Recognition

Wednesday - Early Dismissal Schedule, No Family Time

Thursday - Normal Schedule, Family Time - Discuss Catholic Schools Week with students

Friday - Normal Schedule, Family Time - Academic focus, reflect on Report Cards

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Looking Ahead

Wednesday, January 24th - Enrollment Day - Freshman Registration

Saturday, January 27th - Monte Carlo, Athletic Department Fundraiser. 7:00 pm - 12:00 am in Alumni Hall, $10 admission, adults only.

NEW! Poker Hold 'Em Tournament from 11 am - 7 pm before Monte Carlo...see below for more information!

January 28th - February 2nd - Catholic Schools Week - a more detailed weekly agenda to come

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Calendar Change s

Monday, January 29th

- there is no faculty PD; we will have a normal school day. All students are required to be in attendance.

Wednesday, January 31st - Parent Teacher Conferences will be moved to Thursday, March 1st. We will be on an early dismissal this day to accommodate the conferences. These conferences will be in the "open house" format beginning at 3:00 pm and ending at 7:00 pm. No appointment times required.

If you would like to schedule a meeting with a teacher before the conference period, please contact those teachers individually by email to do so.

National Honor Society Tapping This Week!

The applications for National Honor Society have been evaluated by the Facult

y Council and our selections have been made! The tapping process for membership into the National Honor Society will take place this week, with a formal letter to be given to new members with induction ceremony information. Look for an announcement introducing our newest members coming soon!

Spirit Shop Sale: $10 White School Polo Shirts!

The Purcell Marian Spirit Shop is making room for new inventory, and will run a clearance sale on white school polo shirts.

At just $10 each, you'll want to stock up and save!

Lunch Menu

Wednesday - Chick-Fil-A

$3.75 a sandwich

Thursday - Ms. Whitney Special

$5.00 a plate

Friday - Pizza

$1.50 a slice

Attention all Junior Parents. Every student in the junior class will be given the opportunity to take the ACT test during school on March 20^th absolutely free. To maximize your student's potential score we strongly encourage you to utilize Torch Prep's Boot Camps. Go to torch preps website at www.torchprep.com to learn more. Also see below for the boot camp options.

Dear Parents and Students,

College is around the corner, and the ACT® test is a critical next step. We are offering our students the opportunity to partner with TorchPrep, an innovative test training program that helps students unlock their highest potential ACT® score. With colleges more selective and expensive than ever, an investment in your student's ACT® score is an investment in their future.

Whether you're trying to get into the college of your choice or secure scholarship money, TorchPrep will help! Seats are limited, so check out their website and find the right help for you.

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

All TorchPrep Courses Include

* 30 hours of Training * 4 Full-Length Simulated Tests * Customized Study Plan *

* TorchPrep Training Manual * Testing Watch * Guaranteed Results *

5-Week BOOTCAMP - Prepares for ACT ® Test on March 20^th 2018

@ Purcell Marian High School

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:

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

Join us for Monte Carlo This Saturday, January 27!

Fun night out for parents, alumni & friends!

Mark your calendar and plan to attend this year's Monte Carlo Night at Purcell Marian on January 27 from 7 - midnight. And whether you c

an make it or not, be sure to get your Reverse Raffle ticket for just $15 each or five for $60! There are also some amazing sponsorship opportunities available, including honoring an alumni or loved one with a booth sponsorship for just $50.

No matter how you play it, this athletic fundraiser helps Cavalier student athletes and is TONS of fun, so don't miss out!

Learn more

NEW for Monte Carlo!

Check out this year's new addition to Monte Carlo, and mark your calendar -- BIG STAKES, BIG PRIZES! Don't miss out!

Learn More

Athletic Senior Night Dates Announced

Upcoming Purcell Marian Senior Nights celebrate our senior athletes as follows:

Swimming: January 16th

Purcell Marian vs. Badin @ St. Bernard High School 5:30 pm

Seniors: Max Hilbert, Sam Schultheis

See photos on the PM Facebook page!

Girls Basketball: January 31

Purcell Marian vs. Roger Bacon 6:30 pm

Seniors: Pearl Dean, Bianca Madaris

Boys Bowling: February 1

Purcell Marian vs. Roger Bacon @ Stones Lanes 4:00 pm

Seniors: Garvin Billings, Matthew Manning, Ethan Morris

Wrestling: February 3

Purcell Marian vs. Badin & McNick 10:00 am

Seniors: Raymond Hahn, Owen Lewis, Nylan Mosley

Boys Basketball & Cheerleaders: February 13

Purcell Marian vs. Cincinnati Country Day 7:30 pm

Senior Cheerleaders: Kennedy Gentry, Aarhea Hope, Michala James, Diamond Smiley,

Senior Basketball: Ryan Lamb, Edmund Taylor, Bryan Williams

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.

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 [email protected] for more information.

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