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.

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

Arlynn Edwin shows the virtues of compassion and friendship by being kind to everyone. She is the kindest and most empathetic person I have met. She constantly brings me and everyone else closer to God. 

Anna Hein shows the virtues of purity and kindness by having a clean soul and never saying anything mean. She is like an angel that is not invisible! She asks if I want to play with her when I have no one else to play with. To the class she is always trying to be helpful and kind. When someone is feeling sad or frustrated, she is always there to help. She is just an all-around good friend.

Topics covered include; Meeting the Mission, Covid-19, School Accreditation, Technology updates, and many more. We are also asking parents to submit any questions or topics they would like answered/covered by submitting them via google form by Monday, January 17. This meeting will take place virtually via zoom starting at 7pm (Zoom link will be available in next week's Newsletter). There is no need to register.

This week (Jan 6-12) we have had twelve (12) reportable positive Covid-19 cases within our school.

We are experiencing an uptick in COVID+ cases recently. The cases are presenting themselves as very mild symptoms - sometimes only one symptom. If your child is exhibiting any of the following symptoms, please keep them home.

Obtain a negative test, or

Obtain a doctor's note with an alternate diagnosis, or

Stay home for 5 days (1st date of symptoms = Day 0)

If anyone in the household is being tested for COVID, please keep all children home from school.

The front office is always willing to talk through scenarios with you since every family dynamic is unique. We appreciate everyone being patient and flexible as we continue to navigate each situation.

Click here for the State if IN Health Department School Dashboard.

Save the date! Our dining fundraiser is next week, Wednesday, January 19 at City Barbeque (1356 South Rangeline Rd.). Come out and enjoy the bold taste of craft barbeque and we’ll receive 20% of the proceeds from every order we bring in!

Ordering online or in the app? Use code FundA at checkout for pickup on January 19^th. You must click the red + button to apply the fundraiser code to your order.

Ordering in person? Show this message or the flyer to the cashier (either printout or on your phone)!

Starting February 16, we will be offering Chick-fil-A options through Campus Cuisine for lunch on Wednesdays.

Check your Campus Cuisine account as this option should be added soon!

Students who have entered ISSMA Music Contest for band instruments on Jan 29th or ISSMA vocal/piano contest on Feb.5th will receive performance times during the month of January.

The CYO Music Contest will be held on Feb. 19th at Bishop Chatard High School. Our band and our choir will perform at this contest. Anyone still interested in performing in piano, vocal or band instrument please contact Mrs. Richardt or Mrs. Stachowiak by Thursday, Jan 7. Performance times will be announced in early Feb.

Art: We are also excited to announce that our Art Teacher, Mrs. Hinshaw, will be starting her maternity leave on/about March 1, 2022. She plans to return to complete the school year in May to finish the school year but has decided not to return in August.

We are looking for both a long-term substitute for her maternity leave (exact dates to be determined) and for a new art teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. If you or anyone you know is interested, please complete the application that can be printed here and send it to Mr. Fletcher as soon as possible.

1st/2nd grade girls:  9:30am-10:15am

1st/2nd grade boys:  10:30am-11:15am

3rd grade girls and boys:  11:30am-12:15pm

 

*If you would like to help with evaluations or coach a team, please contact Alex Titus (1st/2nd/3rd Grade league commissioner) at alextitus5@gmail.com

 

 

 

It's Time! Boys Wrestling:

Our Lady of Mt Carmel is combined with St Maria Goretti.

Many coaches are from OLMC (Tony Unfried, Tony Vespa, Marcus Nalley, and others).

Please sign up TODAY!

Registration and payment can be made at http://www.orgsonline.com

If you are new to the system and need a school code for SMG which is 194SMG-IN. As soon as payment is made registration is complete. Please note, if you have an existing account with OLMC School you will need to “Request Dual School” once you are signed in. Use code, 194SMG-IN. You may also pay by check made out to SMG.

Contact s.bird@smgonline.org with registration questions.

Begin the week of January 10, for all grades K – 8.

All practices are held in the SMG gym wrestling loft

In-House (K-4th grade) wrestlers:

Cadet (5th-8th grade) wrestlers:

Questions?

Contact Tony Unfried tony@archontech.com 317-605-0178

Girls and Boys Lacrosse

Spring lacrosse registration is now open!  We are excited to begin our lacrosse season and we would love to have your son and/or daughter join us!

Register Now (if creating a new family account use OLMC Code: 172OLMC-IN when prompted)

OLMC Lacrosse Home Page has the details for the Spring '22 season. But here is a general overview of the teams we will have this spring:

If you have any questions please email Gary Galvin (galvingp@gmail.com). Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you on the lacrosse field this spring!

Due to staffing issues, our donation room is currently closed. Please do not place items outside the room or in front of the center during this time. We hope to reopen next week on January 12 when our helpers are able to return. Thank you for your patience and generosity!