December

7 Test of the Emergency Alert System 4pm today

8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception- Holy Day of Obligation - all students K-8 go to 8am Mass)

14 Texas Roadhouse Dining Event

15 2nd grade Polar Express Event

15 Christmas Musical 2pm for school & 7pm for parents (both in the Church)

16 2 hour early dismissal 1:05pm

19-Jan 2 No School - Christmas Break

January

3 School resumes

New dates added to the calendar:

Jan 11 - 2 hour delay (school starts at 9:45am)



Snow Day Alert Test

Today about 4-4:15pm

This afternoon we will do a test of the emergency alert system we use for

Inclement Weather Delays/closings and other important events.

You will receive a text, email and phone call.

If you do not receive the alerts, please email the school office at

olmcschool@olmc1.org with the correct contact information for you.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School

Golden Cross Award Recipients for November

Tessa Outzs and Catherine Casavant

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 wear throughout the 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, Tessa Outzs and Catherine Casavant were chosen to receive the Golden Cross Award. Please find here the nominations for both students:

Tessa Outzs shows the virtues of generosity and kindness. She is always letting other people go first, no matter who they are. She has never been mean to anyone and she is always willing to share!

Catherine Casavant shows the virtues of kindness, patience, and stewardship. She is kind to everyone and she always helps other people out. She makes everybody laugh, puts a smile on their face, and brightens up everybody’s day. She cares for her friends and always makes sure that they are okay when they are sad. She also waits patiently for people. In the classroom she cares for all our products and picks up anything that is on the floor.

Spelling Bee Winners:

Congratulations to Alex Denault (8th grade) for winning the

OLMC School Spelling Bee.

Rachel Broach (6th grade) is our runner up this year.

All or our contestants (see last week's Messages for a complete list) did an outstanding job. Go Raiders!

Texas Roadhouse Dining Fundraiser is Wednesday, December 14!

Our next dining fundraiser will be at

Texas Roadhouse (14758 Greyhound Plaza) on December 14.

Come between 4:00pm - 9:30pm and enjoy steaks, ribs, made-from-scratch sides and much more! Please be sure to show the flyer, on paper or phone, for OLMC to receive 10% back on your total meal purchase. Thank you for your support in our school!

Click here for the flyer.

Grades 5-8 Lunch next Friday, Dec 16:

PTO provides pizza for grades 5-8 on Friday, Dec 16 instead of having Happy Birthday Jesus parties.

If you have ordered CampusCuisine for this day, please email info@campuscuisine.net or call 404-406-4017 before noon on Dec 15 to cancel.

If your child has a CampusCuisine order that does not get cancelled, we will make sure they get their order.

Each child will receive 2 pieces of pizza each. If you think this is not enough food for your child, please pack additional food for them.

They should have their own water bottle.”

Text Link

Monday Lunches in December:

Please remember to pack a sack lunch for your children December!

Monday, November 28th was the last day for Moe's lunches. Credits will be given to those families that have purchased Moe's via Campus Cuisine through the end of the semester. We will be vetting other vendors to replace Moe's in the coming weeks.

Plans are in the works to get Panera set up as the Monday Vendor starting Jan 9.

To access CampusCuisine:

https://www.campuscuisine.net/

You wil need code OLMC317 to create an account if you have never done so.

Library Corner

Birthday Book Club

Happy birthday to the newest members of the Birthday Book Club: Colin Myers, Max Spierdowis, and Lena Sprunger. Thank you for your donation to the library. Your names have been placed inside of a new book for everyone to read. If your student would like to participate in the Birthday Book Club, please have them bring in a new book of their choice or a $10 donation to the library.  Belated November and December birthday book club invitations will be coming home this week. Thank you for helping build our library collection!

School Lost and Found:

Hats & gloves & scarves...and one pretty boot... oh my! We also have a few water bottles, and other randon items. Remember - if you label it, we will get it back to you!

The school lost & found table is located in the Parish Hall/Cafeteria. Items like jewelry & electronics are kept in the office. Parents are welcome to come check lost & found during the day. 

There is also a gym lost and found in the area outside the gym doors for items

left in the gym or locker rooms.

Art Camp Update:

Last week, 17 6th-8th graders participated in the 3-day painting class after school.

They each created their own Nativity painting and they turned out great!!!

The kids loved the opportunity to be challenged creatively with their friends.

We hope to provide this opportunity again in the future!

SoulCore Classes Starting Up Again - Your are Invited!

WHAT: SoulCore is a movement that pairs functional strength exercises with the rosary for a truly beautiful mind-body-soul experience.

WHEN:

Fall Schedule: all classes at 9am

December 13

WHERE: Marian House Studio 

WHO: Leaders Molly Tittle and Alli Koscal 

See www.soulcore.com for information on SoulCore

For more specific info on class location and other questions,

text Alli 317-417-0831 or Molly 317-414-0755

Instagram - @amsoulcore