Messages from the Mount
A Christ-centered community,
provides excellence in education
to meet the needs of the whole child.
February 2, 2022
School Calendar
February 2022
Jan 30 - Feb 5 Catholic School Week - see below for more details
Feb 4 Faith Rally 1pm CH
9 Papa John's Dining Event
10 Q3 Midterm cutoff
10 1st Communion Parent Meeting 7-8:15pm PH
14 Valentine Parties
18 E-learning Day Planned
21 No School - President's day


(yes, that really is a full week for Fall Break)
Catholic Schools Week!
Theme: Love One Another As I Have Loved You
Monday, January 31: We Celebrated Community:
We welcomed firefighter Tim Griffin, police officer James Grose, and city council member Jeff Worrell to talk about their professions! Check out our Facebook post for pictures!

Tuesday, February 1: We Celebrated Students Day:
Students enjoyed cupcakes during lunch for our student appreciation day. We also drew a name each hour for a $5 Coldstone Creamery Card. The winners were:

Jason Parker 3A
Tessa Ristic 4C
Eze Ohale 6A
Gianna Senger 2C
Zan Travelsted 5A
Raphael Makar 5B
Sebastian Ugalde-Vazquez KPM
Andrew Reitz 2C

Kindness Recognition:
Each homeroom voted for 2 students who exemplify kindness in their classroom. The winners of the Kindness Certificates are:
KFD1: Connor Thoma & Lilly Reilly
KFD2: Claire Warn & Max Spierdowis
KAM: Nathan Joseph & Emily Scheidler
KPM: Auggie Meyer & Allie Kibler
1A: Sullivan Bailey & Alison Laughner
1B: Max Klinker & Madelyn Largent
1C: Brielle Titus & Linus Cabacungan
2A: Drew Krcmery & Madeline Titus
2B: Reese Bivens & Luke Geise
2C: A.J. Reitz & Maggie Shine
3A: Eve Megel & Xavier Titus
3B: Oliver Mecklenberg & Ellie Mahan
3C: Kennedy Howard & John Wendt
4A: Margaret Mohlman & Evan Krupinski
4B: Julianna Reitz & Will Van Woerkom
4C:Jacklyn Gould & James Titus
5A: Cecilia Titus & Jayden Pasamba
5B: Caroline Kerr & Connor Stutey
5C: Amelia Griffin & Katherine Kibler & Sam Lemberger (there was a tie!)
6A: Holyn Tittle & Eze Ohale
6B: Caleb McGee, Maddie Krupinski
6C: Maria Schmidt & Kellan Jayne
7A: Spencer Shively & Arlynn Edwin
7B: Annalise Paiz & Quinn Sullivan
7C: Caroline Ford & Shaun Peregrin
8A: Quinn Dorsel & Cora O'Connor
8B: Alex Preston & Anna Kolb
8C: Bryan Guerrero & Delaney Gould
Wednesday, February 2: Celebrate Our Nation Day
We started the day with a flag ceremony after Mass. We welcomed Veterans, John Clark & David Perry from our school community to speak to the children during their lunch today.
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In the event Thursday and/or Friday are snow day(s) - Vocations Day & The Faith Rally will be re-scheduled in the coming weeks. We will keep you updated with the new date(s).

Thursday, February 3: Celebrate Vocations Day
Come dressed up as "What you want to be when you grow up."
Get creative with your vocations: doctor, scientist, mother, father, teacher, astronaut, priest, Sister, fireman, judge, president, etc.

Friday, February 4: Celebrate Staff Day
Out of Uniform Day
  • Faith Rally t-shirts (all students and staff) with jeans, khakis or loose fitting athletic pants.
Parish Construction Update:
The fence is up!
The first day of morning carpool went surprisingly well! Great job everyone on getting to school a little earlier to prevent backups. Day 2 had some hiccups. It is important to get students here on time as classrooms start leaving for Mass right at 7:45am due to new walking traffic patterns to get from the school to the church.

Visitors to the school should park behind the gym or in the spots by the sidewalk next to the fence. Parents are still expected to come in to sign children out for an appointment.

Please use this link to view a campus map and instructions on traffic flow.
Community Update:
This week (Jan 27- Feb 2) we have had 9 new positive cases. We have not had to contact trace since we are masking. Mr. Fletcher will send out an update by Friday evening regarding the mask policy for next week.


Please make sure your child(ren) have at least 2 masks with them at school each day.

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.
  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

Return to school options are as follows:
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)

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.
Music Notes:
ISSMA
Congratulations to all of our ISSMA participants! Every OLMC participant received a gold medal, this is highly unusual and we are very proud of all of our students.

The following students received a gold medal last Saturday:
George Hein - trumpet solo
Avery Conway- flute solo
Linus Bergsma- violin solo
Katherine Kibler - clarinet solo
Gianna Gaskill- alto sax solo
Casey Quinn- alto sax solo
Tiffany Dickerson- trumpet solo
Jonah Dennison- snare drum solo
Lucas Morse, Chris Legg, Jonah Dennision - percussion trio
Connor Stutey - trumpet solo
Connor Stutey - violin solo
Jeremiah Richardson, Connor Stutey, Sohpia Senger, Isaac Titus - brass quartet
Madeline Nies, Katherine Kibler, Gianna Gaskill, Casey Quinn, Avery Conway- woodwind quintet

ISSMA for piano and vocal students will be held next Saturday at Noblesville Middle School West.
Performance times have been announced and sent to vocal and piano student families.
CYO Music Contest
The CYO Music Contest will be held on Feb. 19th at Bishop Chatard High School.
Performance times will be announced soon. The entire band and choir will perform
at the contest as well as many solos and small ensembles.
Chick-fil-A Lunches Day is Coming on Wednesdays!
Starting February 16, we will be offering Chick-fil-A options through Campus Cuisine for lunch on Wednesdays.

The link is active in Campus Cuisine now - so go ahead and place your order for the 16th!
Help Wanted:
We are looking for a new art teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. Requirements: Appropriate licensure. Responsibilities include teaching art education classes and instilling a love of art in children. Knowledge and support of the school’s mission and an understanding of the Catholic faith are also required. 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.
Registration is open for the following sports...
Girls and Boys CYO Soccer
Girls and Boys In-house Soccer
Girls and Boys Track and Field
Girls and Boys Lacrosse
Coming soon...Baseball and Kickball
Registration closes February 10th!
 
School code 172OLMC-IN
2022 Lacrosse Registration Now Open:
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:

Girls Teams:
· 10U (3rd - 4th Grade) - starts late March/Early April
· 12U (5th - 6th Grade) - Starts March 1
· 14U (7th - 8th Grade) - Starts March 1
· 1st - 2nd Grade In-House - Starts after Spring Break

Boys Teams:
· 10U (2nd - 4th Grade)  - starts late March
· 12U (5th - 6th Grade)  - Starts March 1
· 14U (7th - 8th Grade) - Starts March 1
· 1st - 2nd Grade In-House  - Starts after Spring Break

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!
Joe Reitz Sports Camp at Guerin Catholic:
Join former Indianapolis Colt Joe Reitz for a Sports Camp at Guerin Catholic!
Open to boys in Grades 1-5
Saturday, February 26, 2022, 1-4:30 pm
Register by Feb 15, 2022.

Sunday Vigil Family Mass at 4:30 pm Parents and siblings are invited to join their son for Sunday Vigil Mass at 4:30 pm.

Cost: $30 ($20 per additional sibling, $50 max per family)
Cost includes a camp t-shirt and an autographed photo of Joe Reitz. Snacks and drinks will be provided.


All questions should be directed to Joe at joseph.d.reitz@gmail.com.
Guerin Catholic High School News:
ADMISSIONS NEWS
GOLDEN EAGLE SHADOW DAY EXPERIENCE FOR FEB 2022
February 2, 9, 10 and 15, 8:20-11:45am
8th graders—There is still time to Shadow at Guerin Catholic! With the current health environment and the need to protect our in-person experiences, we are excited to offer another option for you at this time. Spend a morning with us at Guerin Catholic!  Learn more and register at GuerinCatholic.org.
PROSPECTIVE PARENT BREAKFAST
Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 8-10 am
Parents of prospective students are invited to meet our Admissions staff and learn about the admissions process, hear from members of our administration and from current students, and tour our building. It’s a great way to see first hand what Guerin Catholic is all about and have all of your questions answered. A light breakfast and refreshments will be served. Space is limited.  Register at GuerinCatholic.org.
 
Saturday, February 26, 2022
1-4:30 pm
Family Mass at 4:30 pm - parents and siblings welcome!
Boys in grades 1-5 are invited to the annual Sports Camp with former Indianapolis Colt Joe Reitz at Guerin Catholic High School. Cost is $30 ($20 per additional sibling, $50 max per family), and includes a camp t-shirt and an autographed photo of Joe Reitz! Visit GuerinCatholic.org for more information and to register.