Messages from the Mount
A Christ-centered community,
provides excellence in education
to meet the needs of the whole child.
September 15, 2021
Dear OLMC School Parents,

Last week marked a full month of school. If you grew up in the 70’s and 80’s like
me, you remember starting school after Labor Day. O’ how I dream of the good
old days!

Reflecting on our first month of school, I already have many fond memories even
though it hasn’t been easy. During the first week of school, a kindergarten
student approached me with a big smile and asked me, “Are you the principal”?
I responded, “Yes I Am”, he looked me dead in the eye and responded....click here to read the full letter.
School Calendar
September
16 6th Grade parent meeting (TOB) 7pm PH (attend either Tues or Thurs)
17 Jr. High Social 3-4:30pm
23 School Picture Day
27- 30 Fall Book Fair
30 Open House

October
1 2-hour late start (9:45am)
4 No School - Teacher Professional Development
8 6th Grade Gathering 3-4:30pm Athletic Fields



Click here to see the completed Lunch Server Calendar which now includes October - December.
During the month of September, we as a school community are focusing on the virtue of charity. This is the greatest of the virtues, as it pertains to loving God and our neighbor. As we recall from the Gospel of John, Jesus gave us a new commandment to "Love one another, I have loved you," which is our theme for this 2021-2022 school year. 

Once we know the love that Jesus has for us, we cannot help but to love Him in return and to give this same love to all those around us. May the Lord bless each of us with an increase in charity! 
Community Update:
We have had 1 reportable case in the school community in the past week.

We had a question about the number of Covid-19 positive cases we are reporting within our newsletter each week, thus we would like to clarify.
 
The State Department of Health requires that we report positive Covid-19 cases within the school if this particular positive case requires contact tracing within the school. For example, if we have a student that tests positive for Covid-19 that has attended school within 48 hours of symptoms beginning then we must contact trace at school and report this case to the department of health. This is the number that we are posting in our newsletter each week. If a parent tests positive for Covid-19, they pull their children out of school (because these children are close contacts) and then one or both of those children contract Covid-19 a couple days later, then the school does not have to contact trace or report the case to the department of health.

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 with multiple different symptoms.

When in doubt, keep them home and call the school office so we can talk through it together. 317-846-1118
SCRIP News:
Scrip pays our PTO for purchases you make everyday. 

On September 16th & 17th, Scrip will increase their rebates up to 20% for e-gift cards purchased on those two days! 

Please check your RaiseRight mobile app or Shop.ShopWithScrip.com starting Wednesday, September 15th for specific rebates.

If you have any questions on registering or using SCRIP, please contact Annie Kibler. (annieekibler@gmail.com or 815-228-2251)
This is an easy way to kickstart our $100 scrip rebate goal per family! 
School Picture Day:
Thursday, Sep 23
Student wear their school uniform on picture day.
Pictures are taken during the regular school day.
All grades are photographed prior to lunch/recess with the exception of afternoon Kindergarten.
Please try to avoid absences for appointments on this day.
Re-take day is November 11 in the event your child is sick on Sep 23.

How to order pictures:
  • Order at inter-state.com/order
  • Order Code: 59429BB
  • Pay online with debit/credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
  • You can order pictures now through Sep 24.
New Altar Server Training:
Altar server training registration is now open for children in 5th thru 12th grade. Training consists of two meetings, servers must attend one meeting from BOTH sessions.

Session 1: Liturgy of the Word Training (Must register for one)
Monday, September 13, 6-7:30PM
Tuesday, September 14, 6-7:30PM

Session 2: Liturgy of the Eucharist Training (Must register for one)
Monday, September 20, 6-7:30PM
Tuesday, September 21, 6-7:30PM

Existing altar servers may attend as refresher training as needed.
Contact Michael Legg (317-389-0080 or olmcaltarservers@gmail.com ) if you have any questions.
Vote to Earn OLMC School $10K:
Voting ends September 30!
1 vote per person
EDIFY is a new initiative which will release 5-minute videos to make Catholic social teaching understandable and pertinent to current events. For its launch, it is giving out $10k to any Catholic organization with the most votes. To vote go to edify.us and vote for Our Lady of Mt Carmel School. Share the link or post about the giveaway on social media and ask family and friends to vote so OLMC can win!

Make sure to specify this is for Our Lady of Mount Carmel School. It will ask you for the school website which is school.olmc1.org. After you submit your vote, you will need to go to your email to verify your vote before it is submitted. Thanks for voting!
Mothers' Mass & Brunch:
October 11
Please join us for our Mother's Mass and Brunch on Monday October 11.

 You should have received an email invitation from Greenvelope last Tuesday (Sep 7).

We have assigned a "plus one" so that you can add an additional guest and please let me know if you have any dietary restrictions. You can also click on the "Share this event" link at the bottom of your email invite. Thank you! Dawn Hein dawn.hein@gmail.com

  • Please come to Mass at 8AM and then to the Bridgewater Club at 9AM for brunch and to hear our amazing speaker, Molly Tittle.
  • There will be vendors with many beautiful items and a CASH raffle!
  • Babysitting is available in the church nursery. 
  • Please contact Jacki Kodrich at purduervt07@yahoo.com  with questions regarding babysitting. 
  • There will be a Newcomers and 8th grade mom's table.
  • Please contact Dawn Hein at dawn.hein@gmail.com with questions.

Look forward to seeing you at the mass and brunch!
Save the Date:
The Fall Book Fair will be back in-person this year!
Sep 28-30
  • Students will be able to shop with their class during school hours. Watch for more details next week.

The annual school Open House is for grades K-5.
Thursday, Sep 30
  • The classrooms are open for parents/family to visit with their children.
  • This is an opportunity for your child to take family on an informal tour of their classroom.
  • Teachers will not be in the rooms.
  • The book fair will be open for shopping
2019-2020 Yearbooks Are In!
If you were not able to pick up your year book during distribution last week, they were sent home with one of your children.

Please contact Amy Quinn at amyquinn27@gmail.com with questions or concerns.

These are the books for 2 years ago. The 2020-2021 yearbooks are not ready yet...
Have an Event to Advertise?
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).
After School Art Camp: Drawing People
Want to learn to draw more realistic people? Come join us for a three day after school art camp hosted by the OLMC Music and Arts Committee. Class will be taught by Amy Stutey.
When: September 27-29 3-4:30pm
Where: outside OLMC meet at playground
Who: Class size is limited and is for students grades 5-8
Cost: FREE
Please email Amystutey@yahoo.com if interested to sign up
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CYO Boys basketball registration is open! 
Grades 4-12. Please register ASAP. If you have any questions, please reach out to Tom Dooley, the commissioner, and he will gladly help you! 
 
***If your son is unsure if he will make the high school team, he will still need to register for a spot to ensure a place. If he makes the team, we will issue a refund.
 
Go Raiders!
 
Choir Festival at Guerin Catholic
Saturday, Sept. 18
Guerin Catholic H.S.
Free concert at 2:00 pm

OLMC School Choir will be performing.

If you child is signed up to attend this event, drop off is at 9am Saturday morning.
GCHS Tennis - Pack the House!
Monday, Sep 20
Guerin Catholic Boys tennis invites you to come to watch them play Zionsville HS at the Guerin Catholic Tennis Courts. They will begin at 5 pm. If you come by the welcome table we will have a tennis ball signed by the Guerin Catholic varsity, Conference Champions, as well as a treat! Looking forward to seeing you at the courts!
There is no admission.
GCHS Football - Hospitality Night for OLMC
September 24 (corrected date) Friday Night Football!
All grades K-8
GCHS will be providing the following at the Admissions "Hospitality Area in the Tailgate Zone ” (Northside in the tailgate zone) beginning at 5:30 for 7pm kick-off / 6pm for 7:30pm kick-off:

  • GC Give-aways will be provided, GC cookies/candy, pick up 8th grade “purple pass”
  • Directing prospective families to Booster Club, other tents in middle of tailgate zone :)
  • Free game entry for K-8th graders if wearing CYO uniform OR parish color clothing (will show purple pass/hand stamp at red admissions trailer)
  • Coupon for a “free” hot dog at concessions stand. Date specified coupon given to only given to K-8th graders of specified parish.
  • CYO football players, by game assigned parish, meet at Hospitality Tent at 6:30pm/7pm to be escorted to “Walk to the Grotto and Field” with the GC football team. Final to be posted at Hospitality Tent
  • CYO Cheerleaders, by game assigned parish, will meet GC cheerleaders at Hospitality Tent to walk to football field and cheer with GC cheerleaders for 1st Qtr of the game. 
  • CYO players/cheerleaders will be introduced and run to center of football field at halftime to be recognized
  • Tickets $6 pre-pay online; $7 at the gate
Welcome Weekends
  • Men: September 25 - 26
 
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.
Guerin Catholic News:
OLMC PARISH NIGHT UNDER THE LIGHTS
Friday, September 24
Guerin Catholic vs. Bishop Chatard (Homecoming!)
6 pm Tailgate, 7:30 pm Kickoff
JOIN US IN THE TAILGATE ZONE HOSPITALITY TENT BY THE STADIUM BEFORE KICKOFF! CYO football players and cheerleaders are encouraged to wear their uniforms, come meet the team and be introduced at halftime! Be sure to stop by the Enrollment Table in the Hospitality tent for giveaways! K-8 students who wear their CYO uniform or school/parish spirit wear on their parish night receive free admission into the game and a concession coupon.
 
ATHLETICS
BOYS TENNIS (Pack the House Night)
Monday, September 20, 5 pm
Guerin Catholic vs. Zionsville HS
Stop by the welcome table for tennis balls signed by the Circle City Conference Champions and a treat! Admission is free
 
BOYS SOCCER (Pack the House/Senior Night)
Tuesday, September 28, 5:30 PM JV, 7 PM Varsity
Guerin Catholic vs. Lafayette Central Catholic 
 
GIRLS SOCCER (Pack the House/Senior Night)
Thursday, September 30, 6 pm
Guerin Catholic vs. Lafayette Central Catholic
 
ADMISSIONS & ENROLLMENT NEWS
EXCLUSIVE FOR 8TH GRADERS - REGISTER FOR YOUR PURPLE PASS!
The exclusive 8th Grade Purple Pass provides free admission to all 21-22 athletic and fine arts events. Registered Purple Passes can be picked up at the Enrollment Table in the Tailgate Zone Hospitality Tent at one of the remaining home football games or at an upcoming Fall enrollment/admissions event.
 
BECOME A GOLDEN EAGLE!
Have questions about becoming a Golden Eagle? Our Admissions staff is available to answer your questions anytime! Please contact us at 317-582-0120 or admissions@guerincatholic.org.
 
8TH GRADERS - APPLY NOW! 
Online application for the Class of 2026 is open! 
 
UPCOMING SEPTEMBER ADMISSIONS EVENTS 
Learn more about our small class sizes, family community, academic excellence, learning support, faith, service and more at an upcoming Admissions event! 
 
September 28 - Tuesday Tour
 
Sunday, October 10, 1-3:30 PM
 
Saturday, October 16 (8:30 am - 12 pm)
Saturday, November 6 (8:30 am - 12 pm)
Saturday, December 4 (8:30 am - 12 pm)
Select dates available in October – January
Eighth grade students are invited to spend a day with us at Guerin Catholic, attending classes, meeting students and teachers, and experiencing high school first-hand. 
We’d love to welcome you in the Nest!