We have had 6 positive cases reported in the school community. When the school is notified of a positive case, we implement contact tracing protocol. The families of students that are identified as a close contact are contacted directly with specific return to school instructions.

Helpful information: Cases are presenting as a "stomach bug" or headache with low grade fever (99-100)

When in doubt, keep them home and call the school office so we can talk through it together.

Attendance

317-663-4025

attendance@olmc1.org

Notify the attendance line for all absences including illness, late arrivals & early pickups for appointments, etc.

If you child is sick, please provide specific symptoms. This helps us track trends with the goal of keeping our school community healthy.

If you child is not feeling well enough to come to school in the morning (tired, congestion, headache, etc), please do not bring your child to school until you have had a conversation with the school office.

Your cooperation is appreciated by everyone!

Teachers are taking advantage of the nice weather to hold classes outside when possible. Please be cautious when driving on campus throughout the day as there may be classes crossing blacktop areas at various times.

Email submission requests to Jennifer Seaman at seamanj@olmc1.org by Monday evening of the week you want your event included. (Ex. to be included on Wednesday, Sep 8, the deadline for submission is Monday, Sep 6).

Campus Cuisine was able to add a Gluten Free Cheese Pizza option to our lunch on Fridays.

Please remember that lunch orders must be both submitted and PAID for by 12noon on Thursdays.

Yes, you read that correctly, the yearbooks from 2 years ago (the year the world shut down).

The 2020-2021 yearbooks are not ready yet...

Please stop by the school atrium on your way to carpool (2:30-3:00) next Tuesday or Wednesday (9/7 or 9/8) to get your yearbook if you purchased one. The volunteers in the atrium will have a list of who ordered yearbooks that year.

Please contact Katie Rigg at 201-310-2421 or raker95@msn.com with questions.

The 8th grade Class of 2022 will be washing cars after each Mass over at the athletic fields parking lot. They will be accepting donations to raise money to help pay for their class trip to Kings Island in May.

the Carmel Deanery Choir Festival at Guerin Catholic High School will be on September 18. If your child is in choir and you have not yet turned in the permission slip and indicated t-shirt size, please click the link below to print and return to Mrs. Richardt by this Friday.

NOW is the time to join a Children’s Choir at OLMC! We are members of the American Federation Pueri Cantores, part of the worldwide official children’s choir organization of the Roman Catholic Church. We strive to teach and promote the great musical tradition of the Catholic Church, both ancient and modern. Register online (see below) or by e-mailing Rex Rund at rundr@olmc1.org.

Pueri Cantores Children’s Choir: for students in grades 2-8 from any school. Rehearsal Tuesday 4:15-5:15 p.m. starting immediately; Mass 5:30 p.m. one Saturday each month, Sept thru May. To register, go to: Pueri Cantores Registration 

Weekday Liturgical Choir “School-ah Schola”: for students in grades 3-8 at OLMC School. Rehearsals Monday 3:30-4:30 p.m., starting immediately, for Mon, Wed, & Fri 8 a.m. weekday school Masses. To register, go to: Weekday Liturgical Choir Registration

Birthday Book Club: Happy Birthday to the newest members of the Birthday Book Club: Nora Armie, Liza Clark, Reese Conner, Faye Dorsel, Crosby Lemberger, Leah Meadors, Lillian Meadors, Grant Norton, John Norton, and Jillian Parker! 

Volunteer Opportunity:  Library Special is back in the library this year! We need your help! If you would like to volunteer, please sign-up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44AEA629A0F5C16-olmc

Readers Wall: We want YOUR students to be on our readers wall. Please send in a 4x6 picture of your student reading a book. If you sent one in last year, it is currently up on the wall. You may send in a new one if your student prefers.

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.

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.

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

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.

The Movie will be Shaun the Sheep - Farmageddon

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!

Contact Michael Legg (317-389-0080 or olmcaltarservers@gmail.com ) if you have any questions.

Please refer to the Family Policy Guide page 45 for Out of Uniform Day Guidelines.

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.

 If you have any questions, contact Maria Bedford at mariabedford11@gmail.com or 317-691-6544.

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:

1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: https://signup.com/go/HRGNHyO

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.

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 4^th.  

Follow this link to learn more and register your interest: https://www.3brightideas.com/OLMCRobotics

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.

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.

Stop by the Tailgate Zone Enrollment Hospitality Tent on Friday, September 24 before the 7:30 pm kick-off of Guerin Catholic's Homecoming game vs. Bishop Chatard! Tailgate opens at 6 pm. OLMC CYO football players and cheerleaders are encouraged to wear their uniforms, come meet the team and be introduced at halftime!  K-8 students who wear their CYO uniform or OLMC spirit wear and stop by the Enrollment table will receive free admission into the game and a concession coupon. Pre-registration is not required.

EXCLUSIVE FOR 8TH GRADERS - REGISTER FOR YOUR PURPLE PASS!

Please contact us at 317-582-0120 or admissions@guerincatholic.org.

8TH GRADERS - APPLY NOW! 

Online application for the Class of 2026 is open! 

Learn more about our small class sizes, family community, academic excellence, learning support, faith, service and more at an upcoming Admissions event! 

September 14 - Tuesday Tour

September 15 - Prospective Parent Breakfast

September 28 - Prospective Parent Info Night

Select dates available in October – January

Do you know a Future Golden Eagle who loves to sing? All 3rd-8th grade students are invited to the annual Rejoice! Choral Festival. on September 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Under the direction of Guerin Catholic Choir director Mrs. Angie Goćur, students will have an opportunity to experience what it is like to be a member of GoldenVoice, rehearse songs (maybe even a few Mass songs!) and perform at a short concert at the end of the day. This event is FREE and includes lunch and a t-shirt! Register by September 10 at https://www.guerincatholic.org/fine-arts/