Topics covered include; Meeting the Mission, Covid-19, School Accreditation, Technology updates, and many more. We are also asking parents to submit any questions or topics they would like answered/covered by submitting them via google form by Monday, January 10th. This meeting will take place virtually via zoom starting at 7pm (Zoom link will be available in next week's Newsletter). There is no need to register.

This week we have had zero (0) reportable positive Covid-19 cases within our school.

We ask that if your child is not feeling well to please keep them home.

If anyone in the household is being tested for COVID, please keep all children home from school.

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.

Click here for the State if IN Health Department School Dashboard.

Recess: Grades K-6 go outside for recess daily. Students are expected to be dressed appropriately for the weather.

The decision to delay, cancel or have an e-Learning day ordinarily will be made by 6:00 a.m. You will receive an automated telephone call and text informing you of the change in schedule. You may also check local television stations to receive information.

Pizza Fridays!

Don't forget to check your Campus Cuisine account and place your orders for this Friday!

Many parents ordered ahead for the semester so we wanted to remind you to check your account to make sure your child(ren) have an order for Friday if you want them to.

Save the date! Our next dining fundraiser will be at City Barbeque (1356 South Rangeline Rd.) on Wednesday, January 19. Come out and enjoy the bold taste of craft barbeque and we’ll receive 20% of the proceeds from every order we bring in!

Ordering online or in the app? Use code FundA at checkout for pickup on January 19. 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)!

Happy Birthday to the newest members of the Birthday Book Club: Andrew Becker, Colin, Becker, Bengi Durkee, James Kerrigan, Erin McCain, Aurora Mino, Aven Payne, Griffin Payne, Eileen Perras, Colleen Remien, Veronica Schmidt, Gabe Shrift, Charlie Snyder, and Rhodes Taylor. Thank you for your donation to our library. Your names have been placed inside of a new book for everyone to read. Plus you're up on our Library Book Club wall!

If your student has a January Birthday, their invitation to join the Library Birthday Book Club is being sent home this week. If your student birthday has already passed and they still want to join the library book club, they can still participate.

THANK YOU to everyone who volunteers in the library.  If you are interested in volunteering at the library this spring we have our new sign-up ready. Please sign-up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44AEA629A0F5C16-olmc1.

Students who have entered ISSMA Music Contest for band instruments on Jan 29th or ISSMA vocal/piano contest on Feb.5th will receive performance times during the month of January.

The CYO Music Contest will be held on Feb. 19th at Bishop Chatard High School. Our band and our choir will perform at this contest. Anyone still interested in performing in piano, vocal or band instrument please contact Mrs. Richardt or Mrs. Stachowiak by Thursday, Jan 7. Performance times will be announced in early Feb.

Art: We are also excited to announce that our Art Teacher, Mrs. Hinshaw, will be starting her maternity leave on/about March 1, 2022. She plans to return to complete the school year in May to finish the school year but has decided not to return in August.

We are looking for both a long-term substitute for her maternity leave (exact dates to be determined) and for a new art teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. 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.

Girls and Boys Lacrosse

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:

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!

It's Time! Boys Wrestling:

Our Lady of Mt Carmel is combined with St Maria Goretti.

Many coaches are from OLMC (Tony Unfried, Tony Vespa, Marcus Nalley, and others).

Please sign up TODAY!

Registration and payment can be made at http://www.orgsonline.com

If you are new to the system and need a school code for SMG which is 194SMG-IN. As soon as payment is made registration is complete. Please note, if you have an existing account with OLMC School you will need to “Request Dual School” once you are signed in. Use code, 194SMG-IN. You may also pay by check made out to SMG.

Contact s.bird@smgonline.org with registration questions.

Begin the week of January 10, for all grades K – 8.

All practices are held in the SMG gym wrestling loft

In-House (K-4th grade) wrestlers:

Cadet (5th-8th grade) wrestlers:

Questions?

Contact Tony Unfried tony@archontech.com 317-605-0178

Due to staffing issues, our donation room is currently closed. Please do not place items outside the room or in front of the center during this time. We hope to reopen next week on January 12 when our helpers are able to return. Thank you for your patience and generosity!