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The OLMA Overview -- December 15, 2016
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I can't believe that we're down to three days of school before Christmas break. The month of December has flown by, but you know what they say about time when you're having fun!
Speaking of fun, we held our first of what I'm sure will be an annual Ugly Sweater contest. There was definitely lots of ugly going on here today! During the contest, students also supported the OLMA Interact Club's Hot Cocoa and Cookie Bar fundraiser. All of the proceeds will go toward purchasing the supplies needed to continue providing lunches once a month for the homeless served by the Spirit & Truth Ministry. Thank you for your support!
Thanks also for the many wonderful gifts that you sent in for this year's Adopt a Child program and for The Dream Foundation. Many more children will be smiling this Christmas thanks to your generosity.
Tomorrow, we will be heading out for an all-school field trip to Cumberland County College where we will see the Vineland Regional Dance Company perform The Nutcracker. Our very own, Alex Bisignaro will be dancing, so we are very excited to be among her fans in the audience. Monday of next week will be business as usual. On Tuesday morning, we will gather for the big Advent Angel reveal and festivities before dismissing at noon for break.
Since this is our final OLMA Overview of 2016, I wish you all a blessed Christmas and look forward to seeing you and yours in what promises to be an exciting New Year! -- Mrs. Coyle
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More than 100 children children will find something special under the Christmas Tree t his year thanks to your support! Pictured are some of our senior organizers. Thank you, Mrs. C and Student Council, for championing this effort!
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Elena Anglani, Class of 2019
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Elena Anglani's outfit for the "Ugly Sweater Day" contest, with it's blinking Rudolph nose and crazy tights, is indicative of the vivacious, Energizer-Bunny like personality that she's known and loved for having. Now a sophomore, Elena knew from a very young age that OLMA is where she would spend her high school years. That's because she wanted nothing more than to be in the same place that made her older sister, Giana, so happy every day. "She had such close friendships and loved OLMA so much that I didn't even want to look anywhere else," said Elena. "When it was finally my turn, I was thrilled to see that everything I wished for was really here, especially when it came to sisterhood. It's a real thing here and ceremonies like we had in September when the seniors put bracelets onto the wrists of the freshmen prove it over and over again."
If you need a spokesperson, or someone to break the ice in a tense situation, Elena is your girl. "I'm not at all shy and can be kind of loud," she said. "But that type of personality comes in handy when my friends need someone to volunteer to be first at something. I don't mind taking the lead. It's fun." Of all her classes, Elena says that she enjoys History the most. Looking ahead, though, she's pretty sure that she'd like to be a surgeon who specializes in pediatrics. She loves working with kids.
Elena's fearless attitude also proves its worth on the playing field. She's a talented athlete and a member of OLMA's varsity softball, basketball and volleyball teams. She's also an active member of OLMA's Bake Club, Interact, Chorus, Spanish Club, Green Girls, and Student Ambassadors. She's always first in line when it comes to the opportunity to showcase her school.
When not in school, Elena loves spending time with her family and is looking forward to spending Christmas Day at her aunt's house with all of her cousins. She also plans to occupy as much of her sisters's time as possible while she's home from college. Thanks for your enthusiasm, Elena! We wish you and yours the merriest of Christmases!
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As you spend time with family and friends this holiday season, consider telling them about OLMA's Annual Fund. Every contribution helps, no matter the size, and people are usually more than happy to help when asked -- especially when they see how much OLMA means to your daughter. Feel free to share the video below. Just click on the photo to launch it. Thank you!
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And the ugliest of them all were...
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Mirror mirror on the wall, which are the ugliest of them all? In the teacher category, the winner was Sr. Margaret. Our student winner was Victoria Lau. While the contest searched for ugly, most outfits were more on the outrageous, fun, cute, and creative side. We had sweaters, shirts, vests, crazy socks and tights, and more! We can't wait to do it again next year!
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French II Explores Labyrinth
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Popular in Greek mythology, a labyrinth is a complex path -- with a single way in and one common destination -- that leads you to where you're meant to be. Walkers often meditate or pray as they follow the path. French teacher, Mrs. Diane Terry-Kehner, saw a labyrinth for the first time while in France. When she told the story to her French IV class, they decided to create the mini-sized one that now exists in the center of the French classroom.
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While they are just getting started, OLMA Swim had a great victory over Holy Spirit last week and an impressive performance at Tuesday's meet against Cape May Tech. While they didn't get the final W, they did win seven out of 11 events. Small but mighty! Keep it up!
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Here's a sampling of some of our students' most recent creations while in Art Class with Mrs. Helms. Absolutely gorgeous!
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We hope you enjoy the OLMA Overview. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact Mrs. Kinkade on ext. 140, or email her at: mrs.kinkade@olmanj.org
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