Golden Cross Award:

The Golden Cross Award is presented to two students a month who exemplify our school motto to be “Stewards for Christ” by using all the gifts that God has given to them, both natural and supernatural, in service to God and others.

The Golden Cross, which these students will wear during this next month, is the greatest symbol of the love Jesus has for us, and His mission, which he expressed in the words “I did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give my life as a ransom for many.” It is Jesus that we seek to imitate through a life of grace and virtue. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

After careful consideration of all nominations submitted, Tina Bergsma and George Hein were chosen to receive the Golden Cross Award. Please find here the nominations for both students:

Tina Bergsma shows the virtue of kindness. She helps others with any homework and uses her gifts to help others. She is always loving and gives compliments to everyone she meets. When someone is sad or unhappy she is there. When I get angry I can count on her to help me to love others. She is so fun to be around and finds the fun in every situation.   

George Hein shows the virtues of courage, humility, and leadership. He rose to the occasion when asked to speak in front of the school community. He agreed to lead a decade of the rosary for the prayer service, took responsibility to prepare, didn’t brag about it to others that he had been chosen, and persevered even though he was nervous. In addition to this specific instance, he is engaged in class and always seeks to know the truth about his Faith, in addition to being kind and positive and being a great example for others of friendship.

Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill Dining Fundraiser is Today!

Our dining fundraiser with Naf Naf Middle Eastern Grill (12751 N Pennsylvania St.) is TODAY!! Stop in for a pita sandwich or customized bowl and Naf Naf will donate 20% back to our school! When placing your order online, please provide the code GIVEBACK at checkout. If you are ordering in person, please show the flyer (print or digital) at checkout. Thank you for your continued support in our dining fundraisers! 

GUERIN GIRLS LACROSSE:

CYO PACK THE HOUSE NIGHT!

The Guerin Catholic Girls Lacrosse team is having CYO PACK THE HOUSE Night,

Thursday, April 21. 

The Golden Eagles will be taking on Carmel (@ Guerin), with JV starting at 5:30pm and the Varsity match at 7:00pm. 

Join us for great match play plus games and prizes for our CYO guests!

Novena for Jill Olecki:

Many of you may know our dear fellow OLMC parishioner family, The Oleckis. We would love to lift them up in prayer for healing and strength, so please prayerfully consider embarking on a 54 Day Novena beginning April 25 through June 10. 

Here is the link to the prayers for the novena. You may print or save to your phone for easy access.

http://www.54daynovena.com/Fifty%20Four%20Day%20Novena.pdf

Please join us on Monday, April 25 at 8:45pm, we will all gather together to pray in the OLMC sanctuary and kick off this powerful and miraculous Novena for the Olecki Family. Rosary will begin promptly at 9pm. Additionally, we will be joining together every Monday evening until June 6 to pray this Novena together as a community. 

Whether you know the Oleckis personally or not, please know that you are welcome! This Novena is for all seasons of life, and will help you grow in relationship with Blessed Mother and trust in the Lord. Feel free to share this with anyone! 

Library News:

Congratulations to the winners of the Melvil March Madness Competition in the Library. The first place winners are 1B with "The Day the Crayons Came Home" and the runner-ups are 6th Grade Study Hall with "I Say Ooh, You Say Ahh." Thank you to everyone who participated in the competition! Happy Reading!

Music Notes:

CHOIR:

• OLMC Choir to sing May 20 at an Indians Game-
• The OLMC Choir will join the OLMC church choir to sing the National Anthem at an Indians game on May 20. 
• All students performing will receive a t-shirt.  
• Forms will be sent home this week and need to be returned by Friday, April 22.

BAND:

• The Raider Band will perform at the Art Walk on April 28.
• The performance time is 6:30.
• Band students should wear their band t-shirts and dark pants.

The School Council is looking for New Members!

The school council is a working council that provides advice and assistance to the principal, vice-principal and pastor. The current council is looking for up to two new members who are interested in participating and/ or leading subcommittees on school related matters such as: the development of a long range plan for the school, marketing, communication, technology and more. If you are interested in becoming involved in this manner, we welcome you to reach out to a current school council member (Karen Webb, Michael Shrift, Meghan Durkee, Archana Bailey, Will Clark, James Collins or Amy Stutey) and fill out the application via the link below. Applications are due by May 13 to the school front desk and participation will begin at the June School Council Meeting on June 6.

2022-23 School Council Application

Employment Opportunities:

We are sad to see a few of our wonderful teachers not returning to OLMC next year but grateful for their dedication and care for our students! Please continue to pray for them and for our new staff members that will join us in the fall. I'd also ask that you help spread the word of our teaching openings, many times this is how we find such wonderful educators! Here is a link to our application.

Art

Computer

STEM

Jr. High Math (8A)

5th Grade ELA (5A)

4th Grade (4C)

PTO Hosting Staff Luncheon:

May 5

The PTO is looking for someone to chair or 2 people to co-chair the staff appreciation luncheon.

Help us show the teachers and staff how much they are truly appreciated with this luncheon.

Lunch will be Thursday, May 5 from 11am - 12:45pm.

Please reach out to Pto President, Amy Quinn at amyquinn27@gmail.com or text 317-832-2266 if you are interested.

Upcoming Events:

April 28 - Fine Arts Night 6-8 PM @ OLMC

Artwork from each student in grades K-8 will be displayed throughout the school. All family members are welcome to come visit the school and view the artwork.

Music performances will include the band and some small group/solos.

Our event is open house style so come anytime between 6-8pm to fit your family schedule. Please note that Guerin Catholic High School will be also be having parent/teacher conferences this evening. We tried to plan our evening so you may attend both events if needed.

May 12 - Mary Poppins Jr. Performance:

2 performances. Due to limited seating in the Parish Hall, we ask that your family attends as follows:

5 pm: Last names A-L

7 pm: Last names M-Z

Over 100 OLMC students are participating in the show!

Teacher Corner!

Mrs. Richardt and Mrs. Stachowiak bless our community by giving an immense amount of their time outside of the classroom! Currently rehearsals are underway for Mary Poppins Jr. 

Calling All Parents!  

Are you a parent or grandparent with performing or visual arts skills? Whether an expert or an amateur, your knowledge could benefit our children!  Please click here for a brief survey: https://forms.gle/sSMEdfHyxbJZQKpQA 

OLMC Student in the Arts Spotlight:

Name: Liza Clark

Age: 9 1/2

Grade: 3rd

Arts Interests: OLMC school and church choirs and piano lessons with Lisa Conway.

What are your favorite things about singing and playing piano? 

Using my talents from God to bring joy to others. 

What is the most challenging part? 

Reading music is the hardest part for me. But since I’ve been playing the piano for a few years, it helped me when I started choir because I already knew the notes and when to go up and down. 

How have the arts helped you become more of whom God created you to be? 

Singing and playing the piano have forced me to be brave and get up in front of others. I was really nervous at first and had lots of anxiety. Now I still get nervous but not as much. Learning how to perform in front of a crowd has also helped my in my class too. I’m not as nervous reading in front of others or answering questions. God has given me these musical talents and I can’t waste them by holding them inside.

Would your child like to be featured in our spotlight? Please e-mail elizabethspierdowis@gmail.com