A Christ-centered community,
provides excellence in education
to meet the needs of the whole child.
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August
25 Sisters' Pantry Shower
26 Virtual Meet the Teacher Night Grades 1-6
September
2 Spirit Wear orders delivered to school
3 OLMC School 65th Birthday Observed
3 Spirit Day - Out of Uniform Day
4 OLMC School Actual Birthday
6 No School - Labor Day
8 Room Parent Meeting 9:30-10:30 LL of church
10 8th Grade Pizza Lunch with GCHS 11am-12noon LL of church
10 Movie Night Grades K-2
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Lunch Server Calendar:
Click here to see the completed Lunch Server Calendar which now includes October - December. The second half of the year will be available in November.
We are short one lunch person on Thursday, Sep 16. If you are able to help, please email the school office at olmcschool@olmc1.org.
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Virtual Meet the Teacher Nights:
Meet the Teacher for Grades 1-6 on Aug 26 will be virtual again this year.
Teachers will be sending out videos to parents with important information about their class expectations instead of delivering an in-person presentation.
Please check your email tomorrow!
Jr. High videos were emailed last week from Mr. Hughes.
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What do I do if my child is sick?
- Please keep children home from school if they are exhibiting any symptoms of illness
- We understand that allergies, colds and other illnesses still occur.
- Follow your healthcare providers advice regarding whether or not COVID testing is warranted.
- We ask that all children in your family remain home if any member of your family is being tested for COVID.
- Email: attendance@olmc1.org
- Call: 317-663-4025* this is a new direct line for messages
You can still reach us at 317-846-1118 if you need to talk through Covid related symptoms or have any other general questions.
What about homework?
- Homework may only be requested on day 2 of an absence.
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Grades K-6: Email your child's teacher by 9am on day 2 to request homework. Click here for teacher directory.
- Assignments & books may be picked up from the homework shelf in the atrium after 3pm.
- Atrium doors are unlocked M-F 7:15am - 4pm.
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Jr. High (Grades 7 & 8): Have your child check Google Classroom. Parents/siblings may come anytime during the day to get items from the locker.
When checking Google Classroom, please keep in mind that the teachers may not have time to post assignments until the end of the day.
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PTO NEWS
The goal of the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is to focus on encouraging and supporting our parents, teachers, and students. Strong volunteer efforts and dedication by our teachers help us offer a wide variety of academic and extracurricular activities throughout the school year. Working together, we can make a difference at our school! Click here for a list of members
PTO FUNDS IN ACTION:
This summer and in August, the PTO provided teachers with many needed classroom supplies and enhancements. August highlights included a drafting cabinet and artwork pin boards for Mrs. Hinshaw’s art room and modular seating for Mrs. Pike’s Kindergarten Classroom.
UPCOMING EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER:
Happy 65th Birthday to OLMC! On Friday September 3, 2021 we will be celebrating our school's 65th birthday with cupcakes! An alternative treat will be provided if your child has a food allergy. Nurse Wignot will email you, if your child has a food allergy.
K-2 Fall Movie Night - Friday September 10, 2021.
8th Grade Car Wash - Sunday, September 12, 2021. Help support our 8th graders as they work towards their end of the year trip to Kings Island.
Dining Fundraiser at Freddy’s - Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Junior high Social - Friday, September 17, 2021
Fall Book Fair - Sept 27th - Oct 1, 2021
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Now Hiring - Substitute Teachers:
Are you looking for a job that lines up with your child's school hours? Join our team as a substitute teacher!
If you are interested in being considered for our substitute teacher list, click here to print and complete the application. You do not need to complete questions 1-3 on page 4.
Qualified candidates should have some college education. A teaching license is not required. Anyone working with children must have also completed the Safe & Sacred Protocol Online Training - click here to start now. Flexibility and organization are a plus! Pay is now $70 per day.
Applications are to be submitted along with a resume and sent to Tim Fletcher., Principal Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, 14596 Oak Ridge Rd., Carmel, IN 46032, fletchert@olmc1.org.
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SISTERS’ PANTRY SHOWER!
From Wednesday, August 25 through Wednesday, September 1, we will sponsor the annual “Sisters’ Pantry Shower” to benefit our own Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia.
Since school Orientation and Back to School Nights will be virtual, we will have labeled bins set out in the Atrium to collect donations. Your child may bring in your family’s donation at morning carpool time or you may drop off your donation on your way to morning or afternoon carpool.
If you would like to make a monetary donation, please send a check in with your child or drop off at the school office. Check should be made payable to OLMC Scrip and placed in an envelop addressed to: C/O Stephanie Lesher/SCRIP. The SCRIP team will use these monetary donations to purchase SCRIP cards of the Sisters' choice.
If your last name starts with:
*A-G… please bring dishwasher powder, toothpaste, toilet paper (septic safe), Oxi-clean powder, healthy cereals, protein bars, or Olive Oil
*H-N… please bring HE laundry detergent, Clorox wipes, Swiffer dry cloth floor refills, coffee, almonds, pecans, canned tuna, or Real mayonnaise
*O-S… please bring HE laundry detergent, tissues, toilet paper (septic safe), olive oil, pasta sauce (26 oz), aluminum foil or dishwashing liquid
*T-Z… please bring soap bars (Dove), liquid hand soap refill, sandwich or quart size Ziploc bags, canned tomatoes (whole, diced, sauce, paste), peanut butter, ketchup, or granola bars
Thank you for considering a gift to our Sisters and for supporting them through your generosity. What a great way to thank our Sisters for all that they do for our school and families. Questions call or text Maria Bedford at 317-691-6544 or mariabedford11@gmail.com
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Used Uniforms:
Hello Raider Parents!
First, a huge THANK YOU to Jessica Niccum and Haley Church for their many years of service with Used Uniforms!
Second, here are a few guidelines for the 2021-2022 school year:
DONATIONS:
Please be sure to launder and mend any items you are planning on donating.
If clothing has stains or tears, we cannot accept them.
Also, we are unable to accept shoes.
REQUESTS:
If you have a request for an item, please put your request in to us by the 15th of each month, and we will fill requests the following week.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us! Thanks!
Anne Casavant (317-490-8582)
Sarah Ristic
(917-608-4304)
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Band & Choir Notes:
Mrs. Richardt & Mrs. Stachowiak have been working hard to get Band & Choir started again this year!
CHOIR:
5th/6th and Jr. High Choir will meet Wednesdays during reces
4th Grade Choir will meet Fridays from 2:15-2:45pm
3rd Grade Choir will meet Mondays during recess
BAND:
4th Grade Band will meet twice each week:
Tuesday morning 7:30-7:55 am with Mrs. Richardt
Thursday afternoon 3:05-3:40 PM with Mrs. Stachowiak
5th and 6th Grade band will meet twice each week:
Tuesday and Thursday morning 11:05-11:25
The Jr. High Band will meet:
Tuesday morning 11:25-11:55 (this time will change 2nd quarter)
Wednesday afternoon 3:05-3:40
If your child is interested and is not already signed up, please email Mrs. Richardt at richardtj@olmc1.org.
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It’s Time for Movie Night - Grades K-2!!
Friday Sept 10 from 5:15 - 7:30PM Parish Hall
Welcoming kiddos in grades K-2 for a fun evening of friends, food and fun!
The Movie will be Shaun the Sheep - Farmageddon
Cost: $6 pre-registered / $8 walk-ins (per child)
What's Included: Pizza, popcorn, candy, snack and a drink. Please send payment into the school office (checks payable to OLMC PTO or exact cash only).
Don't forget your comfy clothes or PJs, sleeping bag or blanket and pillow!!
Please fill out the form here if you’d like to come and don’t forget to send in your money!
**Extra precautions to stay healthy and safe will be in place for the evening. If conditions change the evening may be cancelled.**
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Lost & Found:
The Lost & Found table is located in the Parish Hall inside to the left. Let your children know they can check this table if they are missing any items.
Parents are welcome to come check the table also during the hours of 7:15am - 4pm M-F.
Smaller items like jewelry, glasses, etc are kept in the school office. We currently have a pair of earpods that were found in the parking lot last week.
We do look for labels so help us help you by putting your name on your child's items. The Lands' End items have a handy label just for this purpose!
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New Altar Server Training:
Altar server training registration is now open for children in 5th thru 12th grade. Training consists of two meetings, servers must attend one meeting from BOTH sessions.
Session 1: Liturgy of the Word Training (Must register for one)
Monday, September 13, 6-7:30PM
Tuesday, September 14, 6-7:30PM
Session 2: Liturgy of the Eucharist Training (Must register for one)
Monday, September 20, 6-7:30PM
Tuesday, September 21, 6-7:30PM
Existing altar servers may attend as refresher training as needed.
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Blood Drive:
Aug 28 & 29 8am - 2:30pm
Please consider signing up to donate at the upcoming OLMC blood drive. Parents of kids who attend OLMC School and donate at the event will qualify their child(ren) for an Out of Uniform Day at school on Sep 9.
Thanks to our refreshment sponsors: McDonald's at Greyhound Pass and Titus Bakery. Thanks to Chick-fil-A for providing meals to the Versiti employees. Thanks to Motion Industries for providing cleaning supplies for the event.
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Meals for the Sisters:
We are blessed in many ways by our Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia. They do so much for our school children and families and we would like to show our appreciation and thankfulness to the Sisters by providing a weekly meal for them. Please consider signing up (SEE INFO BELOW) to bring the Sisters a meal on a Wednesday during this school year.
There are 6 Sisters residing at the convent and ONE OF THE SISTERS HAS A DAIRY SENSITIVITY. Milk may be cooked or baked into the food but please leave any cheese off or place in a separate container to be added later by the other Sisters. Please deliver the meal to the convent between 4:30-4:45pm.
Please only sign up for one or two dates to begin with in order to allow for all of our school families to participate. After a few weeks, feel free to sign up for more if dates are still available. Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping to show our support, love and appreciation for all that the Sisters do!
We're using SignUp.com for the Sisters Meal Sign up.. Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com. Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually. |
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Directory Spot - School Directory:
Directory Spot is the app for our electronic school family directory.
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Robotics for Raiders:
RSVP by September 4
Interested in Robotics? We want to hear from You!
OLMC currently provides several different Robotics programs that meet after school, evenings and weekends.
These programs create opportunities for students to develop problem-solving, leadership and team work skills while engaging with technology (sensors, motors, gears, programming...)
We're currently gauging interest in VEX and, FLL and FLL Jr. teams.
FLL teams for next year are forming now to prepare for next year's season and competitions, so please respond just to let us know that you’re interested before September 4th.
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Welcome Weekends
- Women: September 11 - 12
- Men: September 25 - 26
Come away for a day and a half and spend time with others who are on the same journey as you. If you are seeking to deepen your relationship with God and to form community with people of the parish, this renewal weekend is designed for you. Find the links to register at olmc1.org/welcome. Questions? Contact Patti Hartley at 1beatitudes@gmail.com.
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Financial Peace University
Tuesdays, August 31 - October 26
Planning for the future is hard when you’re still paying for the past! Listen—there’s a better way! In Financial Peace University, you’ll learn how to beat debt and make a plan for the future. Email Joe Baumgarte at olmcfpu@gmail.com with questions. |
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Guerin Catholic News:
ADMISSIONS NEWS
BECOME A GOLDEN EAGLE!
Have questions about becoming a Golden Eagle? Our Admissions staff is available to answer your questions anytime!
Online application for the Class of 2026 is open!
UPCOMING SEPTEMBER ADMISSIONS EVENTS
Learn more about our small class sizes, family community, academic excellence, learning support, faith, service and more at an upcoming Admissions event!
Saturday, October 16 (8:30 am - 12 pm)
Saturday, November 6 (8:30 am - 12 pm)
Saturday, December 4 (8:30 am - 12 pm)
Sunday, October 10, 1-3:30 PM
Select dates available in October – January
Eighth grade students are invited to spend a day with us at Guerin Catholic, attending classes, meeting students and teachers, and experiencing high school first-hand.
We’d love to welcome you in the Nest!
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