Welcome to our new online Family Newletter, Momentum !
Each week, we'll bring you the news, information and event updates
to help you make the most of your Cavalier experience!
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Please take a moment to review the important information in this issue of Momentum. I encourage each of you to feel free to provide feedback to our Communications Office regarding what you'd like to see in future issues. We're committed to making this year at Purcell Marian -- and every year moving forward -- something special!

 GO CAVS!
From Principal Farfsing '95
Seniors Earn $1.1 Million in College Scholarships in One Afternoon!

The good news just keeps coming -- and this week is no exception! Check out the Principal's Video this week for details, and be sure to encourage any grade school families you know to join us for a Parent Information Night this Wednesday at 5:30 pm! Look for information via email this week and in our next issue of Momentum regarding an IB Information Meeting on October 10 - but be sure to mark your calendars now. We can't wait to share what's in store!

 Together. Onward Cavaliers!
From the Office of Admissions
Mrs. Kendra Wendeln
Our application for the 2019-2020 school year is open and we are scheduling shadow visits! The priority application and scholarship deadline is Dec. 7th. Encourage any interested 8th graders to apply and shadow ASAP!
Questions? Contact me at admissions@purcellmarian.org
Parent Information Night is this coming Wednesday, so we encourage you to invite grade school families in your neighborhood, church or parish to join us!
  • All Student Ambassadors will attend a training at Xavier University on Wednesday, September 26 from 8:30-11 am.

  • Shadow Visits also begin this week, so encourage your students to welcome guests to the building!
From Assistant Principal Jon Tobin
Monday - Normal Schedule
●        PM Alumni Golf Outing - 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Maketewah Country Club
 
Tuesday - Normal Schedule
●        Chatfield College Presentation - 7th bell
 
Wednesday - Early Dismissal Schedule
●        Road Map to Success - Junior time management workshop
●        Lunch: Chick Fil-A - $3.75 per sandwich
●        Early Dismissal for student groups to meet
 ●        Admissions Info Night - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Thursday - Normal Schedule
●        Road Map to Success - Sophomore time management workshop

Friday - Student Assembly Schedule
●        Road Map to Success - Senior time management workshop
●        Lunch: Pizza - $1.50 a slice
From the Marianist Library
Mrs. Peggy Flick
Our Public Library Card Drive is going well. We've reached about half of our students so they will have access to the Public Library's excellent research data bases as well as e-books, movies and music.

Following a student sign-up session to join school clubs, The Cavalier Book Club held its first meeting on September 12 in the Library, attended by Faculty Book Club Adviser Barret Bell; Mrs. Allison Jacobs, Teen Librarian, Walnut Hills Branch; and Peggy Flick, Librarian. Students voted to read The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken, and copies are being distributed to members now. Our next meeting will be held in October. We will advise students of that date.
Ms. Dionne Winfrey '85
From the Office of Student Life
Reporting an Absence and or Tardy
  • Parents/guardians should report the absence or tardy to the Director of Student Life via phone at (513)751-1230x142. In your message please make sure to include the name of the student and reason for absence.
  • If a phone call is not placed by 9:00 a.m. by a parent/guardian, then a parent alert will be sent by Purcell Marian staff checking on the status of the student. It is the responsibility of the family to make proactive contact with the school and report the reason for absence.
  • Any student who has to leave from school early must bring a note to or have a parent call the Director of Student Life's office before school starts in order to receive an Early Dismissal Slip. The student will then show their teacher the note and sign out at the main desk before leaving campus.
  • Please remember that your student's education is our primary goal. Parents, please refrain from bring money, lunches and other personal belonging to school during the school day. We will not interrupt your student's class time unless it is an emergency.
From College & Career Counseling
Ms. Emily LaForge
September 24 , Morehouse College will be in the Center for Colleges and Careers from 11 am-12 pm; NKU will be in the Center for Colleges and Careers from 1:46-2:35 pm; University of Dayton will do a presentation on their programs and also financial aid on September 27, and WKU will be on campus from 9-10 on September 28.
Market Fresh Kiosk Opens October 1:
Don't forget to set up your student's account!
Purcell Marian is pleased to announce the addition of a new Market Fresh Food kiosk in our cafeteria! In conjunction with Derringer Company, Purcell Marian will begin offering more fresh options, as well as the ability to add funds to your student's lunch account. For more information, see the link below -- and look for an email this week regarding this exciting new offering for our students!

Guest Speaker Visits Gender Studies Class
The Gender Studies class enjoyed a visit from guest speaker Ageenah Herrick on Friday. She works as a Human Resources Officer, has an MA in Gender Studies from UC, and came to speak to the class about how sexual harassment in the workplace often connects to behaviors learned and normalized in school settings. She is also the mother of ninth grader Dante Evans.
From the Office of Advancement
Mr. Kenny Pope
Check out our website for upcoming events, including Homecoming Weekend and Ladies Day at Keeneland. You won't want to miss these exciting events!

Mr. John Schrantz is Purcell Marian's new Director of Strategic Development & New Initiatives
New Faculty Spotlight
In each of our early issues, we'll highlight a new member of our faculty to help you get to know everyone. Be sure and check out the Faces & Places document above, as well as visit the Faculty & Staff section of the website for a complete listing and photos, which we're updating regularly!
Mr. John Schrantz joins the Purcell Marian Advancement Team as its new Director of Strategic Development & New Initiatives. He is responsible for working with Mr. Pope in the Office of Advancement to support fundraising efforts and develop new initiatives to strengthen Purcell Marian's profile in the community. Welcome Mr. Schrantz!