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
Great things are happening...
and you won't want to miss ANY of it! Take a look into what we're doing on Hackberry Street to make this year an incredible one for our students, faculty, parents and alums, and be sure to help us share the good news. Visit our Admissions page for more information about upcoming Shadow Days, Open House, grade school nights and more -- and stay tuned for more details to come!

Together. Onward Cavaliers!
From the Office of Admissions
Mrs. Kendra Wendeln
Be sure to share these dates & information with friends, family and grade school students!
Join Our P3 Parents Group!
P3 welcomes back all of our new and returning families to Purcell Marian High School!
Every school needs a strong group of parents to be a part of the overall success of the school. As a member of P3, you will have opportunities to support other parents who are new to the school, contribute to events such at Breakfast with Parents (by grade), Spirit Week, Open House, Christmas Wreath Sale, Catholic Schools Week, Faculty & Staff Lunch at Christmas and Faculty & Staff Dinner at the end of the school year, to name a few.

Mark your calendar for September 10 and join us in the Library for our first regular meeting...

Please plan on attending our meetings and bring your ideas with you! Moms and Dads are welcome. If you cannot make our meetings but want to help, communicate to us through the P3 FaceBook page , or through anyone in the Purcell Marian Family and they will be sure your information gets to us. Here’s to a great school year!
Together. Onward Cavaliers!
From Assistant Principal Jon Tobin
Monday – Normal Schedule
Tuesday – Normal Schedule
Wednesday – Early Dismissal Schedule, Staff Professional Development
  • Chick-Fil-A sandwich available at lunch. $3.75 a sandwich
Thursday – Normal Schedule
Friday – Student Assembly Schedule
  • Principal Farfsing will be holding an all school student assembly
  • LaRosa’s pizza available at lunch. $1.50 a slice
From the Assistant to the Principal/COO
Mrs. Micki Spencer
Mark Your Calendars for Picture Day!
Be sure and mark your calendar for Picture Day on September 11. Look for details and package information to come home soon!
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From the Office of Student Life
Ms. Dionne Winfrey '85
- Now that school has resumed it is important that each student is present in class each day. However, if your child is sick, we ask that they stay home. Students may email their teachers to find out what classwork they are going to miss. Sending a sick child to school will only increase the number of people who will be exposed to their illness. Call the Attendance Office to report a sick child:(513) 751-1230x142.

-Please remember to call the attendance office to report your child's absence or any doctor's appointments they may have for the day.

-There will be a Student Group Fair during the all school assembly next Friday, Sept. 7th. This will allow students to sign up for groups that interest them.

-Student Parking Permits will be distributed on Tuesday, September 4th.
Ms. Johnnetta Johnson '94
-Please remember that long sleeve solid color shirts are permitted under the students uniform shirts.

-Remember that shoes worn to school must cover toes and heels. Crocs, flip-flops, and any type of slipper are not permitted at any time.
College & Career opportunities will be regularly updated on the Purcell Website under the Counseling tab
Counseling Update
Mrs. Emily LaForge
The Infinite Scholars Program is hosting a free scholarship fair for high school seniors at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center on 9/13. Interested students must see Ms. LaForge. Click here for more information

Save the date: XU is coming to PMHS to do a 7th bell presentation on 9/11. Students can RSVP using Google classroom. First come, first served. Priority given to students meeting admissions standards. Goodie bags provided.
Contact Andrea Caldwell in the Business Office with any questions or to pick up forms
Important Reminder Regarding State Scholarships!
Look for reminders regarding Ed Choice and Jon Peterson Scholarships, as deadlines are fast approaching to confirm your acceptance for your student. Parents with more than one student must turn in a form for each student.

Forms are sent out by the state to parents whose students have been awarded, but are also available in the Business Office. Don't risk your scholarship! Make plans to turn in your signed acceptance forms today!
Purcell Marian's Commitment to Global Literacy:
The Geography Do Now
 Students were introduced this past week to a range of efforts at Purcell Marian to increase global literacy, including a weekly geography challenged called The Geography Do Now. The first Geography Do Now - Continents and Oceans - will land in all students' email inbox on Thursday, September 6. Students received a Study Guide and Map for this Do Now last week. Each week a different Geography Do Now will quiz students on the countries, selected national capitals and the major bodies of water on planet Earth.

For additional information, contact Mr. Bob Herring
See what's happening in our Marianist Urban Students Program!
Ms. Stephanie Willenbrink serves as our new receptionist!
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!
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Ms. Stephanie Willenbrink joined the Purcell Marian staff in August as our new receptionist! She's the smiling face you'll see when you enter the building each day, and the friendly voice you'll hear when you call in. Be sure to give her a warm Cavalier welcome!