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Week of January 9, 2017

Purcell Marian Family News

From the Academic Dean

Parent/Teacher Conferences: Save the Date!

Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for January 18 ^th from 2:30 until 5:00. Please note that this is a change from previous parent/teacher conferences. Due to a very light attendance at the January conferences we have changed the time of the conferences to see if this time frame better meets parents' needs. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call Carole at 751-1230 or email her at: caroledahlquist@purcellmarian.org and she will be happy to help you.

Parent Focus Group

We are looking for additional parents to join the Parent Focus Group. The purpose of this group is to provide feedback regarding the blended learning program. The group meets every other month prior to the P3 meeting at 5:30. If you are interested in being a member of this group, please contact Jeanine Flick at 487-3101 or by email: jeanineflick@purcellmarian.org Thanks for considering joining this group.

From the Office of Admissions

We are re-opening the Student Ambassador/Shadow Host application process this week! If any student is interested in becoming a Shadow Host/Student Ambassador, have them stop by the Admissions office and pic

k up an application. Students need to get signed approval on the application from every teacher in each bell. All Applications are due by Tuesday, January 17.

Student Ambassadors/Shadow Hosts are expected to sign up to host available Shadow Visitors, volunteer at school events such as Open House, Leadership Conference, Freshman Registration and Scholarship Night. All of these events will qualify for service hours, too! Classroom discipline and academic achievement are also a consideration. Mr. Gresham and Mrs. Wendeln and any other administrator reserves the right to discontinue the student's participation in the program if there are issues with discipline or academic performance.

There will be a mandatory meeting for ALL Shadow Hosts/Student Ambassadors immediately after school on that same day, Tuesday, January 17^th from 2:50-3:05. Please note, any student already signed up to be a Student Ambassador/Shadow Host from last semester does not need to re-do an application, just show up to the meeting!

Reminder: New Freshman Study Tables & Policies

Freshmen teachers have launched a Freshmen Study Table. The teachers are offering this opportunity to help develop the organizational and time management skills in tho

se freshmen in need of help in these areas as these skills are necessary for success in school and in life. Specifically, students that fail to turn in homework when the homework is due will be required to attend study table to provide structured time to complete missing work or begin new assignments. The student will continue to be required to attend these sessions until the student is able to manage this for him or herself. The program began at the end of 1^st semester but will go into full swing in January.

Students missing assignments will be issued a study table report slip. This is to be served on the date and time indicated. When a study table report slip is given, students will attend the following day (e.g. a report is issued on Monday will be served on Tuesday.)

Study Table will be in the Gardner Center from 2:50 -3:30. Any student who cannot miss the bus will report to study table on Friday morning from 7:00 - 7:40am. Once a student is assigned a study table report slip, the student will report as indicated regardless if the assignment was completed in the meantime.

Students are to come prepared to complete the missing assignment or to work on other assignments. Students will not be allowed to leave the study table area to get work. The study table teacher will sign the completed work and it is the STUDENT'S responsibility to turn the assignment in to the appropriate teacher for whatever amount of credit is granted. Credit will be determined by the teacher and the value of the assignment. Tests and/or quizzes will be turned in to the study table teacher. Parents will be notified through Renweb email if a student is not using his or her time wisely. If the situation should warrant, another study table report slip as well as a demerit will be issued.

We want all of our students to do well and we are happy to be able to offer this to the students that are in need of this help.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: AIR Testing Information

AIR testing began last week, with all testing needing to be completed by January 13th.

The following groups of students are included in the test administration:

-Juniors currently enrolled in Mr. Friedhoff's US Gov't course

-Students currently enrolled in Mr. Tobin's Adv Geom course

-Juniors currently enrolled in Mr. English's GeomB courses

-All juniors and sophomores who received a score below Proficient on any previous test

Online practice is available at http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/students-and-families/

If you have any questions, please contact Natalie Mullholand in the Guidance Office.

From the Office of Student Life

Focus of the Week:
Excessive Absence Policy

As we begin the 2^nd semester, we want to remind parents and students of our excessive absence policy. The administration of Purcell Marian reserves the right to formally review any students who accumulate 10 or more excused or unexcused absences in one semester. Disciplinary consequences can be issued including Saturday Detentions. To view the entire policy, please review the excessive absence policy found on page 111 in the student handbook. We want our students to be here at the Castle every day and we hope that every student will start this semester strong.
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Out of Uniform

We will have an out of uniform day Friday January 13^th. The cost to participate in the out of uniform will be $2.00, all funds raised will go to our parent group P3. Please follow the rules for an out of uniform found on page 113 of the student handbook.
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Sophomore Retreat
The sophomore retreat will take place on Tuesday, January 17^th. Information and permission slips can be found in Mr. Sander's room 17 or in Mr. Tobin's office. Forms must be signed and the $35 fee must be paid by January 12^th.

Lunch Menu

Wednesday - Chick-Fil-Lay

$3.50 per sandwich

Thursday - Homemade Lunch

(Listen to announcements)

$5.00 per plate

Friday - Pizza

$1.50 per slice

P3 Continues to Grow - Come Join US!

All parents are invited! We are committed to building a welcoming community, making connections with our PM community and including all parents in our activities. We want to be a source of information and support to our diverse parent population as we navigate the wonderful world of high school!

For the latest news and comments- Please ask to join our new Facebook page - Purcell Marian P3 - Parents Plus Program and Friends.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1706357222947967/

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Next P3 Meeting Tonight, January 9 - Hope you can join us!

Our next P3 Meeting will be held on Monday, January 9 in the second floor Board Room next to the Library from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. ALL ARE WELCOME!
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Want to help with our Breakfast Buddies program?

Bring in food items top the main office (or to 3rd floor Hannah Knox's room) that are pre-packaged and nutritious for kids who don't have a breakfast or lunch. No Pop-tarts please. For more information click the Sign-up below:

For January

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49a5a82fa02-2017

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Let's Stay in Touch!

Student Phone Directories are for sale in the Spirit Shop for $10.

From the Guidance Office

Second semester schedules will be handed out to students in Homeroom on Monday, January 2^nd.

ATTENTION PARENTS: If you are interested in your child participating in the College Credit Plus Program next school year, your student must take the ACT or SAT by February. Please see below for dates and deadlines.

ACT/SAT Testing

ACT

Test Date	Registration Deadline	Late Registration Deadline
Feb. 11, 2017	January 6, 2016	Jan. 7-20, 2017

SAT

Test Date Normal Deadline Late Registration January 21, 2017 Dec. 21, 2016 Jan. 10, 2017

***More information can be found on: ACT - www.act.org SAT - www.collegeboard.org* **

From the Office of Admissions

Please spread the word and plan to join us for next week's Grade School Nights! Feel free to invite any friends, family or neighbors that you think might enjoy this unique opportunity to get to know our school community!

RSVP Now!

Or call Kendra Wendeln at 513/487-3160

Join Purcell Marian Cavaliers for

Grade School Nights!

Tuesday & Wednesday

January 10 & 11

January 10: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. LaSalle

January 11: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Roger Bacon

Both Nights:

Tour & refreshments: 5:30 - 7:15 pm

with concurrent Parent Information Session

Tipoff at 7:30 pm

Enjoy free game admission for students grades 5 - 8 and their parents at the Purcell Marian Eveslage Center

following the pre-party. Enter at the South Entrance.

Pre-Party Features:

-Complimentary tour & refreshments

-Concurrent Parent Info Session

-Free admission to the game

-Open to grades 5 - 8

-Students must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult

-Be sure to invite your friends!

Athletics

From the Athletic Director

Click here for current Athletic news

Be sure and click the link above to link to important information regarding athletics, Sports Leader, upcoming dates, required forms, fees and more!
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From the Alumni & Development Office

Grand Event Meeting Next Thursday!

Please join us for a Grand Event Meeting at 6:30 PM in the Board Room on Thursday, January 19 ^th. All are welcome to assist in planning this exciting event!
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Attention Students!

Be sure to plan on being Out of Uniform to Help the Grand Event on Friday, January 20 ^th. Cost to participate is just $2!
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Opportunities in Communities

Students -- Earn Money with Free Soccer Referee Training!

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

Part 1 Passers Referee Training and Test

Saturday March 4th 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 4th 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 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 4th 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.
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Cincy Music Series Presents Grammy Nominee Sierra Hull Jan. 28 - Concerts For Catholic Schools

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