The OLMA Overview -- March 2, 2018
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I had the honor of accompanying Mrs. Cavagnaro and our senior class to Orlando this week. I'm not home quite yet, but will be leaving sunny Florida soon. The week was fantastic. The girls thoroughly enjoyed themselves and I was proud of the way they represented OLMA. Sisterhood was indeed alive and well in Walt Disney World.
Next week marks the official start of spring sports. Ms. Valore, Ms. Blough, Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Hickman, and Coach Lenguadoro are ready to go and we thank them for caring enough to coach our girls. We are looking forward to a great season. Now that the weather is getting nicer, we hope you will join us in cheering on our teams at home games/matches/races. It's a lot of fun and means more than you know to our players. You can always find the most up to date schedule for all OLMA sports in the Athletics Section of our website, or by
clicking here
. We hope to see you out there!
Next week, we will hold the Third Annual OLMA Blood Drive. We are still looking for donors of all blood types. You can sign up to donate at school (stop in the office) or by visiting the American Red Cross website at: redcrossblood.org. Use sponsor code: OLMA. The week of March 12 brings with it the Junior Job Shadow Program, SpeakUp! and our Inaugural Dodge Ball Tournament. Lots of great events ahead. See you soon -- and have a great weekend. -- Mrs. Coyle
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Student Spotlight
Ani Schubert, Class of 2021
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OLMA freshman, Ani Schubert, plays basketball and soccer, is an excellent student, a member of the Interact Club, is part Australian and Armenian, and is a born leader. Ani came to OLMA from St. Joseph's Regional School in Hammonton. She was in search of a new environment and OLMA fit the bill. "I shadowed when I was in seventh grade and that was it," said Ani. "I was good to go after just one visit. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly, so I knew this was where I wanted to be.."
Ani said that one of things she likes the most about OLMA is that students can be friends with girls in other grades, as well as their own. "Some of my first new friends were seniors," she said. "I met them at a summer sports camp and at the Big-Little Sleepover that they hosted right before school started. I entered the school that day with no friends and left the next morning with a million."
Ani said that she also loves the feel of empowerment that's in the air at OLMA. "Bravery Training is helping us to do things that I'm sure a lot of people didn't think we could do," she said. "We're learning to believe in ourselves and in the fact that we can achieve anything if we're willing to work for it."
One of the things that Ani is most passionate about is helping others. She recently joined the Interact Club and has already helped with a number of service projects including writing letters to a woman recovering from Cancer, making no-slip socks for kids, making Giving Tree tags for St. Padre Pio Parish, and making butterflies to be included in the "Forgotten" exhibit that is being created by Cumberland County College in recognition of the children of the Holocaust. Ani was also one of two Interact members who attended the organization's annual Leadership Day. She and sophomore, Meadow Karpiak, proudly represented OLMA.
When she looks to the future, Ani says that she wants to go into Law Enforcement. "I'm especially interested in working in forensics," she said. When asked about why this field interests her, she said, "It's all about helping people, which is what I want to do."
For now, Ani is looking forward to Mini-Mesters in June. She will be participating in the Digital Photography Mini-Mester taught by Mrs. DeValerio. "I've been begging my parents for a digital camera and finally got one," she said. "I can't wait to learn to use it properly, especially when we go overnight to Philadelphia to work in a real photo studio."
Enjoy every minute of it, Ani! By the way, Mrs. Kinkade and Mrs. Helms are always looking for student photographers, so consider yourself hired!
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OLMA seniors, accompanied by Mrs. Cavagnaro and Mrs. Coyle woke in the wee hours of the morning on Monday to make their way to Walt Disney World! They will be back late tonight, but here are a few photo highlights:
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Easter comes early this year, so now's the time to get your sweets orders in! The salespeople are your daughters and the profits (40% of sales) will go directly into their senior trip accounts. All students have copies of
the most recent catalog
. It's filled with everything under the sun. All orders are due in no later than March 5. Delivery will be before Easter break. Thank you!
P.S. -- If you have relatives who would like to order online, follow the instructions on the back of the catalog to register your daughter to sell electronically. Once that's complete, provide your buyers with OLMA's participant number (115240) and instruct them to place their orders at www.gertrudehawkfundraising.com.
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As a reminder, all students must have a B6T Form (transportation) on file, even if they do not ride the bus to school. The B6T is used to arrange transportation for those who need it and prompt reimbursement (if eligible) to those who don't.
If you have not yet returned your forms, please do so as soon as possible -- by March 7 at the latest -- as the buses are filling up fast. For your convenience, below are links to the forms, as well as to information on our bus routes. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Cusick at (8556) 697-2008, ext. 120.
Bus Routes:
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Did you know that one of the easiest ways to help save lives is by donating blood? That's right -- and it's super easy to do. Plus, you get cookies when you're done! What's not to love?
OLMA seniors, Gianna Capriotti, Abby Ward and Gabriella Poe are leading this year's Blood Drive and need your help. It all happens on March 8 from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM and again from 2 PM to 7 PM.
You can sign up at school (stop in the office) or by visiting the American Red Cross website at: redcrossblood.org. Use sponsor code: OLMA. Your donation is urgently needed! Please sign up to donate today!
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OLMA Athletics Booster Club Forming!
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OLMA Athletics Booster Club will have its first official meeting
Thursday, March 8 at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria
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The exploratory meeting we held last week generated great enthusiasm. All are invited to attend. A bright future is on the horizon with many encouraging ideas.
Hope to see you there! Please contact Mr. Lenguadoro with any questions.
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Inaugural Dodge Ball Tournament On 3/15
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Ready for some dodge ball? If so, find four teammates and get set for some fun on Thursday, March 15! OLMA will be hosting its Inaugural Dodge Ball Tournament and will welcome teams of five players each comprised of students from OLMA and St. Augustine Prep. Teams may register with Coach Lenguadoro at a cost of $25. Tournament play will be held in Carew Hall. Doors open at 5:30 PM and games begin at 6:30 sharp!
The last day to sign up to play is Tuesday, March 13.
Admission for spectators is $5 each.
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Get set to play BINGO and WIN DESIGNER BAGS! It all happens on Friday, April 27 in Carew Hall. Doors open at 6 PM and tickets are just $30 each. To reserve your ticket or table (eight paid tickets required), contact Kathy Ryan at kryan62@verizon.net or Georgina Morrell at morrell1602@gmail.com. All proceeds will benefit the students of OLMA!
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Remember, every dollar you spend is returned to you in the form of your favorite gift cards. You can order online and pay by check or via Presto Pay. It's free and easy -- and makes some extra cash for all involved.
Click here
to download an order form, or visit ShopWithSCRIP.com.
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It's not too late to secure scholarships to help offset the cost of college. It takes a little research, but many opportunities exist out there.
Here's a link to a list that we maintain
for you under the Guidance section of our website. Deadlines are looming, so if you are interested, please apply ASAP. Good luck!
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Gertrude Hawk Orders DUE
-- March 5
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thletics Booster Club Meeting
-- March 8, 6:30 PM
OLMA Blood Drive
-- March 8; 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM and again from 2 PM to 7 PM; Sign up to donate at school, or via the American Red Cross website: redcrossblood.org. Use sponsor code: OLMA.
Job Shadow Week
-- March 12
Speak Up!
-- March 13
Inaugural Dodge Ball Tournament (OLMA and PREP)
-- March 15
Easter Break Begins
-- March 28
SAVE THE DATE -- OLMA Art Auction
-- April 19
Designer Bag BINGO
-- April 27
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We hope you enjoy the OLMA Overview. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact Mrs. Kinkade at 856.697.2008, ext. 140, or email her at: mrs.kinkade@olmanj.org
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