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A Look Inside Catholic Education
Tune In...
Check us out on A Look Into Catholic Education, airing as follows:
October 28: Noon, Local12
November 4: Noon, CW
November 11:10 am, STAR64
November 18: Noon, CW
November 25: Noon, Local12
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Coming Up This Week
The end of the quarter was Friday October 20th. Grades will be finalized on Monday Oct. 23rd with report cards in the mail by Thursday October 26th. 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].
Weekly agenda items:
Monday - Normal Schedule, Family Time
- Junior class meeting afterward to discuss the ACT test Tuesday
Tuesday - Normal Schedule, Family Time - Academic or planned activity
- Juniors will take a practice ACT from 8:00 - 11:30am.
Wednesday - Early Dismissal, FAMILY DAY
- Wednesday will be a family day, students will be working with their families throughout the day. Students are allowed to be out of uniform and a free pizza lunch will be provided.
Thursday - Normal Schedule, Family Time - Academic or planned activity.
- Mount Saint Joseph will be at The Castle to meet with seniors and juniors.
Friday - NO SCHOOL, FACULTY PD
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
The new Purcell Marian administration has concluded that a later date for the induction ceremony is needed to evaluate the current students up for membership and to create the best induction ceremony possible. We will communicate a new date and time for the induction ceremony to all National Honor Society members and parents once it has been established.
Junior Retreat
The administration of Purcell Marian has made the decision to postpone and re-structure the junior retreat. The overnight retreat experience at Bergamo limits the ability for all juniors to attend. Our new religious retreat program will be a mandatory part of the school curriculum. We will be creating a junior retreat experience that includes all juniors. One of the goals of the retreat will be to develop leadership skills in the junior class as they become the senior leaders of the school. We will keep you informed of the date.
Remember, there is no school on Oct. 27. Students are off school for a faculty professional development day.
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Looking Ahead
Upcoming Events
For planning and communication purposes below is a look at October. There are some changes and additions to the student handbook dates.
Student Handbook Dates
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Friday, October 27th
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Faculty PD/OCSAA (Students OFF)
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Sunday October 29th
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Open House 1:00 pm -4:00 pm
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Queen's Men presents
An Evening with Mr. Poe
What are YOU afraid of?!?!
with the Queen's Men production An E
vening wi
th Mr. Poe. For three days only you will get to see live a retelling of the classic works of Edgar Allan Poe, including Telltale Heart, Annabel Lee and many other Poe favorites.
November 10 & 11: 7:30 pm
November 12: 2:30 pm
Tickets $5 all ages
Interested in being part of Queen's Men?
Join the Tech Crew - no experience necessary!
Mark your calendar:
Auditions for Winter Play start November 15!
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Marianist Library News
The Marianist Library is assisting English teachers
Sebastian Misleh and Tom Strotman to ensure that all of our Freshmen have Cincinnati Public Library Teen Cards. Mr. Misleh and Mr. Strotman have been conducting presentations in the Library with the freshmen on all of the wonderful research data bases offered by the Public Library. But to access many of these data bases, students do need a public library card number.
Our newest and updated versions of our popular Teacher Features will soon be up for our students to enjoy. We will be sure to "share" them so they also get posted online in one of our photo galleries.
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Picture Retake Day:
If your student would like to have their school picture retaken, please have your student pick up a form in the Main Office. Please complete the form and have your student bring it with them on November 3
rd. Thanks!
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Out of Uniform Day -- Trick or Treat!
We will have an out of uniform day on Tuesday Oct. 31st for Halloween. Students will be able to dress up for Halloween for $2.00. Costumes must be appropriate for school.
St. Francis DeSales grade school students will be trick or treating at The Castle on this day during family time. Students are encouraged to bring in bags of candy to give out.
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P3 Wreath Sale Returns!
P3 will again offer its popular fresh noble fir wreaths for t
he C
hrist
mas season! These long-lasting wreaths are perfect for home, work, or gift-giving, and stay fresh for weeks. We are working on an online order system, but in the meantime, the downloadable order form is available below. Be sure and plan ahead to order extras for family and friends!
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Purcell Marian Juniors & Torch Prep ACT Practice
Purcell Marian is now partnering with Torch Prep to strengthen ou
r students' ACT scores! On Tuesday, October 24
th all juniors will be participating in the first Torch Prep ACT Practice Exam from 8:00 am - 11:30 am. Torch Prep is recognized in the test prep industry as one of the most effective at increasing students' overall test scores. Let's go Cavs!
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Business Office Update
Parents needing assistance in the Business Office are asked to contact
Margarita Keithley directly with any questions, concerns or tuition payments. Thanks in advance for your assistance!
Margarita Keithley
(513) 751-1230 x172
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Vice Principal Tobin Gives Shout Out to Science Teachers
Want to give a big shout out to our science department for all their hard work in planning lessons that get our students "moving" and "doing". I have personally witnessed t
heir hard work and long hours going above and beyond. Below are some pictures from their classes last week.
Thanks again Vicki, Dave, and Marde and for all who go above and beyond to make our school the best it can be!
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Reminders from the Handbook
ABSENCE PROCEDURES:
Custodial parents and legal guardians are the sole authority for permitting students to miss school on scheduled school days. It should be understood that class time is a vital factor in a student being able to successfully complete courses. Students should only miss school in extreme situations such as a serious illness, serious family situations, etc. If a student must be absent from school,
THE CUSTODIAL PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN MUST:
- Call the attendance office at 487-3142 on the morning of the absence and every morning thereafter until the student returns to school. Please call the office before 9:00 am. Parents should request homework at this time to allow teachers ample time to send work down to the office. Homework may be picked up at the office between 2:45 -4:00 pm. (After 9:00 am it becomes increasingly difficult for our staff to get your child's work in time.)
- Provide the student with a written-signed letter of excuse stating the cause and dates of the absences. The student should submit this to the Attendance Secretary before returning to classes. The letter will be kept in the student's individual file. A doctor's note or parent's note can be required if the student is absent for three consecutive days due to illness. If a doctor/parent note is not received, the absence remains an unexcused absence.
- If students are required to leave school early, they must bring a note from the parent or guardian explaining the reason and the time for the release. Dentist or doctor appointments should be made on days when there is no school or after school hours so that the student does not miss valuable class time.
- Students will not be permitted to leave school during school hours without authorization of persons indicated on the Dismissal Procedure Form/Emergency Card, which must be on file for every student. If there is a change in dismissal procedure, the parent is required to inform the school office in writing.
- If a student needs to leave school early, they must come to the main office and check out with our secretary. Parents/Guardian permission must be obtained, the student will receive an early dismissal slip, and sign out. Students who fail to follow the checkout policy will receive disciplinary consequences.
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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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We want your student here every day and on time to make The Castle the best place it can be.
Students are given five unexcused tardies per year without disciplinary action. Anything above five tardies in one school year will result in disciplinary action, see below:
- Six or more tardies, the student will serve detention during 1st bell. The student will be responsible to make up any worked missed.
- Ten or more tardies, the student will serve three days of detention over Christmas break from 7:45am-11:30am, dates to be determined.
- If the student fails to report for these detentions they will be asked to leave Purcell Marian.
- Any student who reaches 15 unexcused tardies for the school year will be asked to leave Purcell Marian.
Tardies to class will be handled individually by each teacher and are listed as a minor infraction. Habitual or excessive tardiness to class may be referred to the Director of Student Life and will be treated as a serious infraction. Students must be in each class before the bell rings. Any student not inside the classroom before the bell rings will be considered tardy.
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Parents -- We Need YOU!
Purcell Marian High School is preparing our students for entry into careers or colleges. In an effort to make our students more responsible, please help us make our students the best they can be.
- If your student has an appointment, please send them with a note to excuse them from class. Your student will receive an Early Dismissal Pass that then they will be able to show their teacher in order to be excused from class.
- Please realize that students will not be called out of classes to come to the Main Office.
- No money can be left for students at the Main Office. We cannot be responsible for delivering money to students on a daily basis.
Please help your student prepare nightly for the next school day. Please make sure your student is prepared for the school day, with a packed lunch or money and all of their school work.
We truly appreciate partnering with our families to make our students as successful as they can be.
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Dress Code Reminder of the Week
Students must leave all non-PM jackets and sweatshirts in their lockers throughout the school day. Only PM sweatshirts and PM athletic jackets are permitted to be worn in the classrooms and throughout the school day.
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TAP to Teach Social Lessons to Grade Schoolers
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Purcell Marian & Moeller students meet at De Sales to strategize lesson plans.
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This past Tuesday, students from both Purcell
Marian and Moeller met to
discuss and strategize their lesson plans to teach to the students K-8 at St. Francis
De Sales about social awareness, non-violent peaceful protest and activism. Together, they will teach seven total lessons to the SFD students throughout the year. The Teens Acting for Peace (TAP) program was established in 2001 after the riots in Cincinnati and the events of 9/11.
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Open House Parent Volunteers Needed
The Admissions office is seeking parent volunteers to assist in our annual Open House on Oct 29
th form 1-4pm. Parent volunteers will serve as greeters and conversation starters in the Alumni Hall with our perspective families. We are looking for 10-15 parents to assist in providing a one of a kind experience during our Open House. Please use the Sign Up Genius link below and help us show off all the exciting changes here at Purcell Marian!
Thanks in advance for your support!
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Calling All Parents: P3 Needs You!
In case you missed it, events through October
are
listed below with links to the SignupGenius site to make it super easy for you to volunteer. You can access the site from your computer or smartphone.
Don't forget our next meeting is Monday, November 13!
Our next P3 meeting is Monday, November 13 at 6:30 in the Purcell 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!!
Upcoming Activities:
Open House
Halloween
Out of Uniform Halloween Fundraiser
Thank you for your support!
Lisa Hilbert
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Wednesday - Chick-Fil-A
$3.75 a sandwich
Thursday - Ms. Whitney Special
$5.00 a plate
Friday - NO SCHOOL
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Athletic News & Upcoming Events
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Fall Sports Awards Banquet: November 14, 2017
Fall Sports Awards Banquet will be held on Tuesday, November 14 at 7 pm in Alumni Hall. Secure your spot by RSVP to
kennypope@purcellmarian. Please include number attending.
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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
[email protected] for more information.
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Dear Parents, Guardians, Families and Student-Athletes,
Our winter season will be upon us soon! Please let this letter serve as an update for several important athletic meeting taking place very soon:
*There will be a mandatory parent meeting for winter sports
athletes
only on Thursday, Nov. 1st beginning @ 6:30 pm in Alumni Hall. This meeting is required by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. We will cover a range of topics as well as discuss your responsibilities as a parent, and our expectations of your sons and daughters in regards to athletics here at PM. It is of the utmost importance that you attend this meeting. You will also have an opportunity to meet your head coach this evening as well. Once again, this meeting is only for parents who have student athletes playing a winter sport.
Also, please remember that in order for your son or daughter to participate in athletics at PM you must have the following on file in the athletic department by November 3. (Girls Basketball is due Friday, Oct. 27):
- OHSAA Pre-Participation Physical Exam
- OHSAA Authorization Form
- PM Emergency Medical Form
- PM Athletic Waiver
- Fee/s-$200 per sport, $500 maximum per family per year
Student Athletes who are past due from 2016-17 are ineligible until all fees are current.
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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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