Messages from the Mount
A Christ-centered community,
provides excellence in education
to meet the needs of the whole child.
October 20, 2021
This is the bulletin board outside of 1A
School Calendar
October
20 E-learning Day (see below for more info)
21-22 No School - Fall Break
27 Open House for New Prospective Families 9:15-10:45am PH
29 Fall Parties (K-6)
29 Costume Parade (K-2) 1:30pm Front of School

November
4 Out of Uniform Day - Sunday Supper participation (honor system - no form)
5 No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences

December
New late start day added - Dec 2 will be a 2 hour late start



Click here to see the completed Lunch Server Calendar which now includes October - December.
Community Update:
This past week (10/14-10/20) we have had two weeks in a row with no new reportable positive Covid-19 cases within our school. 


Help Needed:
OLMC will be hosting its annual Open House on Wednesday, October 27 from 9:00-10:45. (This is a change from it's historical January date!)

Our committee is in need of 50 folks willing to help spread the word on how blessed we are to be a part of this community. 

  • You don't think you can help because you have never been on the 'other' side of the school? 
  • No problem, we'll have 6th - 8th grade students available to walk with you along with a map. 
  • You don't think you can help because you are new? 
  • No problem, we give you a sheet of talking points. Moreover, new families can connect best with you since you were juuuuuuust in their shoes. 
  • You have littles and no child care? 
  • No worries, we are a Catholic family first...bring them along if necessary. 
  • You cannot start the day without coffee? 
  • Got you covered as we will have coffee, water and light snacks available. 

Please reach out to Haley Church at sunlily55@yahoo.com or Alli Koscal at alkoscal@gmail.com with questions or to secure your spot on this exclusive list of volunteers.  
Add this to your Calendar!
New late start day added: December 2

On December 2nd (Thursday) we will have a 2 hour late start in order for the school & parish staff to attend a session by Dr. Sri.
Planned e-Learning Day: Wednesday, October 20:   
  • Every grade-level will be using Google Classroom. 
  • Check with your child(ren) to make sure they know their Username & Password to get into Google Classroom. If not, please email Miss Sherman at shermand@olmc1.org before next Wednesday. 
  • The assignments will be posted the day before on Tuesday, October 19 at 3:30 pm. 
  • The assigned work is due when the students return from Fall Break on Monday, October 25.  
  • There will be an attendance question posted on Google Classroom that students will have to answer. Students must mark themselves present by 3pm on October 20.The State of IN requires we track attendance for E-Learning.
  • The teachers will only be available for help on Wednesday, October 20 from 9 - 11 am and again from 1 - 3 pm. Outside of those hours, students and parents will not be able to access the teachers. Please plan accordingly.
  • Please communicate with your teachers if you encounter any technology problems during the e-Learning Day.
OLMC Spirit Wear Shop:
Get some early Christmas Shopping done. Spirit wear makes great gifts for your children and grandparents!
The Online Spirit Shop will open on Oct 22.

Opens: Oct 22
Closes: Nov 7
Delivery to school: The week of Nov 22 (Items will be sent home with your child so if your items are a gift to your child, please email Erin Gould at goulde@olmc1.org to make alternate pickup arrangements)

SOULCORE
Body | Mind | Soul
 
Join OLMC moms Molly Tittle and Alli Koscal for movement and prayer! We pray the rosary and meditate on the mysteries while incorporating stretching and functional movement in a beautiful setting.

Join us Tuesdays @ 9 to nourish your body, mind and soul!
For questions or studio location email alli@soulcore.com. Upcoming classes:

October 19
November 2
November 9
November 16
October is Respect Life Month
Special attention is given to promoting the culture of life.

This year, we are focusing on St. Joseph, defender of life. His unleashing adherence to God’s will as he faithfully and lovingly protected the Christ Child and the Blessed Mother bear witness to our own call as Christians.

As a school family, we are asking EVERYONE to participate in a variety of spiritual opportunities this month to celebrate Respect Life Month which will BUILD UP & UNITE our school community like Prayer Partners, Sunday Suppers, Dress Your Best Day....Click the link below to learn more.

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).
CYO boys and girls volleyball registrations are open.
Grades 4-8
Register by Nov 15 
School code 172OLMC-IN
Evaluations will be on Nov 18 & Nov 20. Click here for more info.


Guerin Catholic High School News:
COMMUNITY
HALLOWEEN FUN @ THE 8TH ANNUAL GUERIN SCARIN' HAUNTED TRAILS
Today!
Walk in the woods through our Guerin Scarin' Haunted Trails on Wednesday, October 20 from 6 pm - 9 pm. Friendly Hours are 6 pm - 7 pm. Frightening Hours are 7-9 pm. Presented by Guerin Catholic Student Life. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at GuerinCatholic.org. ADVANCED ONLINE TICKET PURCHASE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. All proceeds will benefit the O'Conner House and other local pro-life organizations. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
 
GIRLS BASKETBALL CLINIC
GRADES 4-8
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24
4-5th graders: 3-4:30 pm
6-8th graders: 4:30-6 pm
Cost: $25 per player
Register at GuerinCatholic.org
BOYS LACROSSE PROSPECT DAY
GRADES 7 AND 8
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
6-8 pm
Cost: $20 per player
Register at GuerinCatholic.org
 
PROJECT OUTDOOR NATIVITY SCENE
Join Guerin Catholic High School in Project Outdoor Nativity Scene to display the true meaning of Christmas this season!
Beautiful, “Made in the USA” Outdoor Nativity Scene includes a four piece silhouette display made from all-weather white plastic board that never needs painting. Assembly is easy with a simple screwdriver. All hardware, yard stakes and instructions included. Nativity measures 48” tall to top of star x 50” wide.
DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS: Nativity will be available for pick-up at Guerin Catholic during the week of November 29th, and comes in a 21”x 30” box for easy transport home!
Cost: $100
Percentage of all sales will go to Guerin Catholic’s “Because we are Grateful (BWAG)” program
Order by Wednesday, October 27 at GuerinCatholic.org
 
STUDENT STUDIO PRODUCTION OF DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
October 28-30, 2021
Tickets available at GuerinCatholic.org
 
ADMISSIONS NEWS
UPCOMING SCHOOL DAY PARENT TOURS
Learn more about our events and register at GuerinCatholic.org.
Tues., October 26  PROSPECTIVE PARENT BREAKFAST, 8-10 am
 
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 during the school day at Guerin Catholic, attending classes, meeting students and teachers, and experiencing high school first-hand. We’d love to welcome you in the Nest!