A Christ-centered community,
provides excellence in education
to meet the needs of the whole child.
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January
28 1st Reconciliation 10am Church
28 ISSMA Contest (vocal and piano) Noblesville West Middle School
29 Family Bingo Night 5-6:30pm PH
29 - Feb 3 Catholic Schools Week Click here for Out of Uniform Schedule)
February
4 ISMAA Music Contest (wind,percussion,strings) Noblesville HS
8 City BBQ Dining Fundraiser
10 Q3 Midterm cutoff
13 School Council Meeting
14 St. Valentine Parties
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Raider Pride: Geography Bee
Congratulations to our school champion: Nathan Cabacungan (7th grade)
and the runner-up, Sam Denault (8th grade)
We are proud of all our contestants that competed last Friday. It was great competition!
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Grades 6-8 receive Honor Roll.
Please refer to the Family Policy Guide, page 15 for how Honor Roll is calculated.
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Catholic Schools Week is next week: Jan 29 -Feb 3
Cathoilc Schools Week is a fun week-long celebration of our Catholic Schools. We have a fun week planned. Each day will be different Out of Uniform day to coordinate with theme of each day.
Click here to see what to wear when!
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Holy Half Hour for Parents
Friday, Feb 3 11:00-11:30am
On Friday, February 3 of Catholic Schools Week our students will be going to the gym throughout the day for a special time of Adoration with Fr. Michael Block. During this time they will receive individual benedictions with the Most Blessed Sacrament.
We will have a time that day just for parents (young children are welcome) from 11:00-11:30am. If you would like to come for this special time with Our Lord and receive a benediction, please sign in at the front desk and then head down to the gym. We will have volunteers there to direct you.
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Honoring Ms. Sharon Lawliss
During Catholic Schools Week we are going to honor Ms. Sharon Lawliss who passed away
this past October. Sharon taught 2nd grade at OLMC for 39 years.
As a way for us to show our gratitude for Sharon's fidelity to the vocation of teaching and
preparing at least 1,000 students for their 1st Holy Communion, we are going to purchase a
ciborium (the vessel used to hold consecrated hosts) as a tribute to her. If every student
donates $2 next week, we should be able to cover the cost.
Below our quotes from Sharon's former students that were mentioned during
the homily of her funeral mass.
"The thing I am most grateful for is the way she instructed me for Reconciliation and First Communion.
As a 50-year-old, I have recalled and used her instructions throughout my life."
"I bumped into Ms. Lawliss years after I had left her class when I was in high school. She remembered me by name and genuinely cared about how I was doing all these years later. It meant so much to me."
"She taught me inside and outside the classroom. One thing I always noticed is how well she treated her mother and was at mass every Sunday - an outstanding example for her students."
"We got a letter on our first communion day from Jesus that Ms. Lawliss orchestrated. The awe and reverence and the buildup to first holy communion was really due to all her preparations,
lessons and activities."
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Front Office Updates/Reminders:
Danielle Gunsett is on medical leave: We wanted to let you know that Danielle had a scheduled surgery on Monday, and it went well. She will be out ofo the office for the next four weeks to recover. In the meantime, Michelle Longley (Hadley in 1C and Peyton 3B) will be filling in on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the front desk. She will also help with attendance so please make sure to use the attendance@olmc1.org email when notifying us of your child's absence. We know Danielle would greatly appreciate your prayers. We will miss having her!
It seems like we have had a lot of changes in the front office recently here is a summary of what/who you need to know: https://school.olmc1.org/directory-1
Attendance: attendance@olmc1.org (seen by all office staff) or 317-663-4025
School Nurse:
Emily Dodson (M,T, every other W)
Jaclyn Van Woerkom (every other W, Th, F)
email nurse@olmc1.org (seen by both so you don't have to remember who is working)
School Office: 317-846-1118
Administrative Assistants:
Jennifer Seaman (M-F) seamanj@olmc1.org
Kourtney Eisberg (M, W, F) eisbergk@olmc1.org
Danielle Gunsett (T,Th) currently on medical leave gunsettd@olmc1.org
Michelle Longley (T,Th) sub for Danielle while on leave longleym@olmc1.org
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Carmel Police Department Presence
We wanted to let you know that you may see Carmel Police vehicles on our campus from time to time. They will either be doing a quick drive through on our property or stop in the lot to do paperwork.
We have spoken with the department and welcome their presence,
as this just further adds to the safety of our campus.
If there was ever an incident in the area, the Carmel Police Department has assured us that
they would let us know right away. And, then in turn, we would be sure to communicate
this information to our parents.
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Notes from the Nurse:
Strep throat is making its rounds, unfortunately. If your child tests positive for Strep, they need to be on antibiotics for 24 hours before returning to school. Symptoms can include sore throat, fever, rash, and Pediatricians are reporting abdominal discomfort. They may or may not have a fever.
Please continue to keep sick kids home with fever above 100.0 degrees. Please make sure students are 24 hours fever free and/or 24 hours free of other symptoms (vomit, diarrhea, etc).
Please continue sending in your child’s updated vaccination records.
If you ever have any questions or concerns you can email nurse@olmc1.org.
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Thank you to everyone that RSVP’d to Bingo Night! It’s going to be so much fun😊 Due to the awesome but overwhelming response, we will have a box available for a goodwill offering to help cover the expenses for the evening. We appreciate your generosity!
Catholic School’s Week is next week! Keep an eye out for many FUN volunteering opportunities to help celebrate! Click on the link below to sign-up for a 30-minute adoration slot in the Gym on Friday, February 3rd. More info in the sign-up.
PTO: Catholic School's Week Adoration (signupgenius.com)
I know it’s hard to believe but we are already halfway through the school year! This year we are excited to be re-vamping field day. If you interested in being involved or have any experience with running a field day, I would love to chat with you. Please reach out via email. Thanks in advance!
Current Volunteer Opportunities
PTO Google Doc
OLMC PTO Volunteer Signup 2022/2023 (google.com)
School Bakers
Friday Bakers: Friday Bakers (signupgenius.com)
Library Volunteers (Updated SPRING sign-up)
OLMC School Library Volunteers
Office Helpers
Office Helpers: Thursday Office Helpers (signupgenius.com)
Recess Monitors (contact Angie Nalley) - looking for more help on Thursdays and Fridays. More helpers would mean only committing to 1-2x/month instead of every week!
School Lunch Committee (contact Megan Morton)
God Bless,
Kate Vespa
PTO President
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Campus Cuisine - Chick-fil-A Refunds:
Due to the snow day today, Campus Cuisine will issue refunds to everyone
that purchased Chick-fil-A for their children for lunch today.
If you have any questions, please direct them to:
Kathryn at info@campuscuisine.net or call 404-406-4017.
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City Barbeque Dining Fundraiser is Wednesday, February 8!
Save the date! Our next dining fundraiser will be at City Barbeque Carmel (1356 South Rangeline Rd.) on Wednesday, February 8th. We’ll get 20% of the proceeds from every order we bring in! Ordering online or in the app? Use code FundA at checkout for pickup or delivery on February 8th. 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)! Thank you for your continued support in our dining fundraisers!
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Music Notes:
ISSMA
ISSMA Vocal and Piano competitions will be held on Jan. 28th at
Noblesville West Middle School in Noblesville. Performance times and room numbers have been sent out. All measures must be numbered, piano and vocal performances must be numbered. All music for the judges must be original pieces of music.
ISSMA Woodwind, Brass, Percussion and String Music Contest will be held on Feb. 4th at Noblesville High School. Performance times and room numbers have been announced. All measures must be numbered and judges must receive original music.
CYO Music Contest
The CYO Music Contest will be held on Feb. 18th at Bishop Chatard High School.
The entire band and the entire choir is performing at this contest.
Attire for the band is band t-shirt and dark skirt or pants.
Attire for the choir is choir t-shirt and dark skirt or pants. Times and room numbers will be announced soon.
Annie the Musical
The cast list for Annie has been posted in the hallway by the music room.
Rehearsals will start on Jan. 31st. Rehearsal Information will be posted each week.
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Recess Help: Friday's
We are looking for substitute on a few Fridays. The regular people are not able to work on the following Fridays:
March 3, 10, and 17
If you are able to help on any of these dates from 11:00am - 12:30pm, please email Jennifer Seaman at seamanj@olmc1.org. It is preferred that younger sibling do not accompany you for recess duty.
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SchoolBelles Certificate/Rebate Program:
SchoolBelles has provided the school with some certificates that
families can purchase for use at SchoolBelles.
We have both $20 and $50 increments.
You pay OLMC School for the certificate, then use the certificate
for it 's face value (either $20 or $50) at SchoolBelles store locations or online.
The money you pay OLMC School for these certificates stays in the school budget!
You can purchase these from the school office with check or cash (exact change please).
Please make checks payable to OLMC.
If you are sending in payment with your child, please make sure
it is clear how many you want and who to send them home with!
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School Council Wants You
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 (Michael Shrift, Sarah Sansone, Archana Bailey, Will Clark, James Collins, Amy Stutey, Jeff Kibler, Meghan Durkee or Karen Webb) and fill out the application via the link below. Applications are due by January 18 to the school front desk.
Click here to print the application
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Lunch Duty Assignments Feb - May:
Click here to see the lunch duty assignments for February and March.
We will get the end of the year posted soon!
Please check and make a note of your assigned date.
As a tithing parish that does not charge tuition, our lunch program relies on parent volunteers each day. If you are not able to serve on your assigned dates, it is your responsibility to switch with someone.
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Cute pink glasses found in 6th grade/Spanish pod area. | | |
School Lost and Found:
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.
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SPORTS CAMP WITH JOE REITZ
Saturday, February 25, 2023
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 ($15 per additional sibling), and includes a camp t-shirt and an autographed photo of Joe Reitz! Visit GuerinCatholic.org for more information and to register.
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Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA)
Watch your mail throughout January! It will contain an important letter from Bishop Timothy Doherty asking for your participation in the 2023 annual Catholic Ministries Appeal, formerly Fruitful Harvest. Also enclosed will be a brochure explaining the many ministries supported by this important appeal, as well as a pledge card with return envelope to mail your gift in. By giving to the Catholic Ministries Appeal, you are helping to support programs for our retired priests as well as new seminarians, for our youth, college campus ministries, deacons, prison ministry, pregnancy centers and so much more. We encourage you to study the mailing from Bishop Doherty and to prayerfully consider giving generously to this appeal.
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Do you have a son or daughter in high school?
They are invited to Destination Jesus, a Eucharistic retreat held Sat, Feb 18 at Guerin Catholic High School. Registration closes Feb 11. For more details and to register visit: https://bit.ly/DJ2023-OLMC
Interested in volunteering? We have many opportunities available. To learn more and sign up visit: https://bit.ly/DJ2023-Volunteer
Come adore! We also have holy hours open starting Fri, Feb 17 at Guerin. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/DJ2023-Adoration
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CFD Winter/Spring 2023 Safe Sitter Class dates
February 11, March 18, April 22, or May 27, 2023
Noon – 5:30pm, $75 per student
Monon Community Center at 1195 Center Park Drive West in Carmel, IN 46032
This is the Safe Sitter® Essentials (1-Day Course with CPR)
Safe Sitter® prepares students age 11-14 years old to be safe when they’re home alone,
watching younger siblings, or babysitting.
The Instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises.
Students even get to use manikins to practice rescue skills like choking rescue and CPR!
Pre-registration is required.
To register, call 317.460.5792 or email kfreer@carmel.in.gov.
Register early as classes fill quickly!
Click here for the flyer.
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