The OLMA Overview -- November 22, 2019
I wanted to open my letter today by saying that The Addams Family musical is FANTASTIC! Our girls and the young men from St. Augustine Prep have outdone themselves. It's fun and hysterical! If you haven't seen it yet, try and go tonight. You will love it.

Next week will be the shortest on record for the school year, but jam-packed. It begins and ends on Monday and includes an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for our new Center for Business and Collaborative Learning. By the way, if you haven't been up to the third floor lately, the new Business Center is now fully equipped with a Promethean Board, Cable TV (for watching the stock market and business news) and a newly designed outside glass wall. This learning space is incredible and we have OceanFirst Foundation and a very special alumnae family (who prefers to stay anonymous) to thank.
 
On Monday afternoon, the Parents Society will hold the official drawing for the winner of the Louis Vuitton bag. It all happens at 12:30 PM and Sr. Margaret will do the honors! 
 
While the school week finishes on Monday, things will just be getting started on the facilities front as phase one of the renovation planned for the main student bathroom gets underway. A new phone system will also be installed. 
 
While we're on the subject of facility improvements, we have some big ones planned. Over the summer, the OLMA Cafe will be undergoing a total transformation. Central air conditioning will also be installed in that area. Click on the video below for a preview of our plans.
 
While the price tag on this project is steep at an estimated cost of $400,000, the need for it is even greater. We are committed to moving forward but will be focusing this year's Annual Fund campaign on offsetting this expense. The more dollars we raise, the more quickly we can move forward on what's next: a new state-of-the-art science lab. 
 
In the coming weeks, we will begin our annual appeal and ask that you be as generous as possible. Every dollar counts as does each of you. Best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving! -- Mrs. Coyle
OLMA-PREP MUSICAL WRAPS TONIGHT
There will be singing, dancing, acting, and a whole lot of fun going on in The Landis Theater TONIGHT for the final presentation of this year's musical -- The Addams Family ! Showtime is 7 PM. The Landis Theater is located at 830 East Landis Avenue in Vineland. If you haven't seen it yet, tonight's the night. Let's fill the seats in support of our sisters and brothers on stage! Tickets are available at the door. Check out the photo preview below.
CHRISTMAS IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER
If you are looking for the perfect gift for your OLMA or Villa girl, we have just the thing. Our Lady of Mercy Academy, together with Williamstown Diamonds and Fine Jewelry, proudly presents this first edition keepsake necklace! It's gorgeous! Click here for an order form. THE LAST DAY TO ORDER FOR CHRISTMAS IS DECEMBER 4.
SAY YAY TO PAJAMA DAY
YAY! It's almost Pajama Day! On Thursday, December 5 you are invited to help support the Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania (CHOP) by wearing your PJ's to school. The cost is $3 AND one new pair of socks ! Yes, socks! This is a double-whammy good-deed day as we support CHOP and collect socks for the families served by the St. Vincent DePaul Center. The socks can be any type and for children or adults. These projects are being led by Interact Club members, Anna Eaise and Cassidy Garcia. Let's do this!
A CLEAN WATER LESSON LEARNED
The OLMA Interact Club welcomed guest speaker, Ted Lands to yesterday's meeting. Mr. Lands is a long-time Rotarian who has dedicated himself to championing clean water projects. He has traveled to Peru, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, and Panama to install water filtration systems and educate families about using and maintaining them. A $50 system (made from 5-gallon buckets and simple filter) can provide clean water for up to 15 people for more than 10 years. OLMA Interact will be discussing ways to get involved in this life-saving effort. Thank you, Mr. Lands!
SAVE THE DATE
ALUMNAE DAY
We have something special planned for OLMA alumnae on the morning of Friday, January 10, 2020. We hope to have as many of you on campus as possible! PLEASE mark your calendars and watch your email for an invitation coming soon!
SUPER 50-50 DRAWING PARTY
This year's event features a Roaring Twenties theme and is set for Saturday, February 22, 2020. Tickets are $100 each and include dinner for two and a chance to win cash and prizes of up to $10,000. We sold out way in advance of the event last year and tickets are already going fast! Get yours while they last! Click here for an order form.
Upcoming Events

The Addams Family OLMA-PREP Musical -- TONIGHT at The Landis Theater in Vineland; 7 PM

S emi Formal -- November 26; 6:30-10:30 PM

THANKSGIVING BREAK -- November 27-30


A A Locker Decorating -- Sunday, December 1; Building Open from 12 PM-2:30 PM

CHOP PJ Day -- $3 AND a new pair of socks for St. Vincent DePaul Center

Junior Ring Mass and Celebration -- December 6

Class of 2024 Entrance Exam -- December 7; 9-11 AM

Christmas Mass -- December 12 (All are welcome!)

AA Reveal Party -- December 13

LAST DAY to Order Christmas SCRIP -- December 13

Open Study Day -- December 16; 8:15 AM--12 PM

Mid-Terms -- December 17-19 (Buses @12:30 PM)

Exam Make-Up Day - - December 20


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CLICK HERE for the 2019-2020 School Calendar


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