A Christ-centered community,
provides excellence in education
to meet the needs of the whole child.
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December
8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception
9 School Advent Confessions (Grades 3-8) 10am - 12noon
16 School Christmas Program & Band Concert 7:30pm Church
17 Happy Birthday Jesus Parties
17 2 Hour Early Dismissal at 1:05pm
20 Parish Advent Penance Service 6:45pm
20 - 31 Christmas Break
January 2022
3 School Resumes
17 new E-Learning day (to make up for school closure for Fr. Paternoster's funeral)
Click here to see the completed Lunch Server Calendar which now includes Jan - May.
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The Golden Cross Award:
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 will wear during this next 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, Jemima Mertes and James Titus were chosen to receive the Golden Cross Award. Please find here the nominations for both students:
Jemima Mertes shows the virtue of courtesy by always finding someone in need. She does a lot of kind things like always making sure everyone has something to play and she knows when someone needs something like a compliment. Several times at lunch she has tried to make our classmates day brighter. And when you have a hard time emotionally or physically, she is always there to help
James Titus shows the virtues of respect and courtesy. He is always being respectful of others. And he is always very reverent at mass and respects Jesus and Mary in every way. You can always count on him to be there for you. He is a very great friend and is always willing to help others. He always shows courtesy by helping others when unexpected. He’s always in a good mood and doesn’t hurt others. He is always growing closer to God in all sorts of ways.
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Community Update:
This past week (12/1 - 12/7) we have had three (3) reportable positive Covid-19 cases within our school. However, we are seeing an increase in positive cases that we have not had to contact trace for. When you report your child absence due to illness, the office needs specific details regarding symptoms.
Click here to review the Re-opening plan from the beginning of the year. 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.
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School Spelling Bee
Each classroom in grades 4-8 holds a classroom bee. The school spelling bee was on Friday, Dec 3.
The winner is: Rachel Broach
Runner up: Elizabeth Nies
Congratulations to all of our competitors.
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Christmas Program and Band Concert:
The Christmas Program and Band Concert will be held in the church on
Dec. 16th at 7:30 pm. Because of a conflict with church activities, we
will not be allowed into the church until 7:15. Please plan your arrival
accordingly. This is also the time we are asking students in grades K-3 to arrive. They should go immediately to their pews. Students should wear their costumes to the evening performance.
The children will perform for the school at 2pm and do not need to wear their costumes for the 2pm performance.
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Happy Birthday Jesus Parties Dec 17:
Grades 5-8:
Each child in grades 5-8 will receive a free pizza lunch from the PTO next Friday, Dec 17. It will be from a different provider than what is used for Campus Cuisine. There will be a gluten free option. If you have questions about the lunch please contact Beth Warn at ewarn4527@gmail.com.
If you have a child in grades 5-8 that you have already ordered pizza for through Campus Cuisine for Friday, Dec 17, please make sure you call or email them to cancel your order before noon on Thursday, Dec 16. info@campuscuisine.net or 404-406-4017
Grades K-4:
Each classroom in grades K-4 will have a party coordinated by the room parents. More information should be in the classroom newsletters about these classroom parties. Children in grades K-4 can still order pizza through Campus Cuisine by noon on Thursday, Dec 16 or bring their lunch on Friday, Dec 17.
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The Lunch Duty Calendar for January - May is ready!
Please check the calendar and make a note of which days your family has lunch duty.
Lunch Duty is from 11:00am - 12:50pm. If you are not able to fulfill your duty on your assigned day, please switch with another family on a day that works for you. If you switch days, please let the office know by emailing olmcschool@olmc1.org. You can use Directory Spot to look up contact information.
We are also in need of someone to cover lunch duty on December 14 (next Tuesday). It is assigned to a family that is no longer here at our school. If you are able to help, please email olmcschool@olmc1.org.
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Saint Nicholas Shop Is This Week:
Tuesday, Dec 7,8,9
Parish Hall from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
The K-5 teachers have signed up for a time slot. Please be on the lookout for a flyer that provides your child’s time to shop, as well as a place to fill out (and return with your child on their shopping day) whom your child should shop for and how much.
There will be shopping available during lunch periods for all grades.
We need a lot of help to keep the shop running smoothly and ensure the kids have a great experience! Please pick a time slot or several if your schedule permits. The younger grades need the most help. Your help is invaluable and so appreciated! Please let me know if you have questions. Contact Veronica Werth at veronica@oco.net.
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Friday Recess Help Needed!
One of our Friday Recess people is moving out of the area so we are in desperate need of someone (or a group of someone's to share a rotation) for recess duty on Friday afternoons.
Recess monitors help the 4 teachers on duty supervise students during recess. The hours are from 11am - 12:25pm and it pays $15 per day.
If we do not have enough recess monitors, State requirements say that we have to have inside recess. Outside recess is very important, especially on Fridays!
If you are able to help, please call or email the school office: 317-846-1118 or olmcschool@olmc1.org.
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Music Notes:
Christmas Choir Competition:
Our choir is in second place! Please vote for our choir at B1057.com everyday until Dec. 11th.
The CYO Music Competition:
The CYO Music Competition will be held at Bishop Chatard High School
on Saturday, Feb. 19. Students in grades 4 -12 may perform at the
contest. 3rd graders may sing with the choir but may not perform in any
other way. Piano, vocal and instrumental solos, duets,and small ensembles will take place in the morning. All band and choir performances will be in the late morning or in the afternoon.
ISSMA Music Contest:
Performance times for students who have registered for the ISSMA Music contest
will be posted sometime in January.
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Please join us at Blaze Pizza on Wednesday, December 15th from 11AM – 9PM. Come out and enjoy some delicious fast fire’d pizza! Please be sure to show the flyer (Click here to show or print) when checking out, or you can order online or in the app using code 1026A, and Blaze will generously donate 25% of the total sales to our school. Thank you so much for your support in our dining fundraiser!
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Sponsor an Entire Child or Angels for the 2022 Community Care Day
THE COMMUNITY OF ANDERSON IS STRUGGLING!
We will once again be going to St. Mary's and providing children the opportunity to come and collect the beautiful donations you give to keep them warm, clothed and fed! This will take place on
January 15. Please consider volunteering to help!
We are NOT going to let the pandemic get in the way of helping these children, and we found
a safe way to do it as a parish family! We elongated the hours and are only having 10 families in every 15 minutes.
By signing up below you will provide a child's most basic needs in the community of Anderson. You can sign up to sponsor an entire child, or sign up to sponsor specific things for a child by signing up for
angels. ANGELS ARE ON THE TREES THIS YEAR, and we encourage you to go look at the trees to find angels you would like to buy for in the OLMC Church Narthex!
If you sign up here, you can request the child sponsorship document and shop for all needs of children OR sponsor the food for a family, or sponsor an entire family! All options are available. The sign up will request your contact information. We will mail you all sponsorship form or forms. If you don’t want to go to the trees and select angels, we can to that for you and mail them to you if you request specific angels.
Please turn all of your donations into the MHC by Monday, December 13 at 5:00 p.m.
Would you rather sponsor a child financially and have us shop for you?
We are so happy to shop for you! Perhaps you would like to sponsor food for a family? No matter what you sign up for, we will mail you a sponsor letter! We are grateful for ANY help you are willing to give!
Donations can be sent to:
Merciful HELP Center 1045 West 146th Street, Suite A, Carmel IN 46032
Bless you for caring for these beautiful children of God!
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It's Time! Boys Wrestling:
PreK-8th grades
Our Lady of Mt Carmel is combined with St Maria Goretti
Many coaches are from OLMC (Tony Unfried, Tony Vespa, Marcus Nalley, and others)
Registration Deadline Jan. 17th!!
Please sign up TODAY!
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.
Practices:
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:
- Tuesdays: 5:30pm-6:30pm
- Wednesdays: 4:45pm-5:30pm
Cadet (5th-8th grade) wrestlers:
- Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 6:00pm-7:30pm
- Saturdays: 8:30am-10:00am
Questions?
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Girls and Boys 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade in- house basketball registration is open:
It closes December 19th. Evaluations will be held in January with games starting in February.
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Advent Penance Service:
Dec 20
Prepare yourself for the coming of Christ at Christmas with a clean soul! Our Penance Service will begin with Evening Prayer at 6:45 p.m., with the Sacrament of Penance offered beginning at 7 p.m. We will have +10 priests available.
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Give Kids A Smile Program!
On Friday, Feb 4 from 8am - 12noon, First Impressions Family Dental Care and Growing Grins will provide FREE dental care for uninsured children. By appointment ONLY.
For children up to age 8 years old, call Growing Grins at 317-896-9600.
For children 9-18, call First Impressions Family Dental Care at 317-867-5511
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Guerin Catholic High School News:
ADMISSIONS NEWS
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE FAMILIES -- APPLY NOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2026!
DEADLINE IS NEXT WEEK: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15
Apply online at GuerinCatholic.org
All supporting application documents are due by December 15th.
UPCOMING ADMISSIONS EVENTS:
ATHLETICS
GOLDEN EAGLE ATHLETIC NIGHTS
Thank you to all of the 7th & 8th grade girls who attended our Girls Athletic Night in The Nest last Friday evening!
Attention 7th & 8th Grade BOYS -- it's your turn! Be sure to register by Tuesday, December 14.
GOLDEN EAGLE BOYS ATHLETIC NIGHT FOR 7TH & 8TH GRADERS
Friday, December 17, 2021
5:30 pm - Dinner (taco bar)
6-6:45 pm - Program
7:30 pm - Tip Off Boys Basketball Guerin Catholic vs. Heritage Christian
Do you want to learn more about playing sports at Guerin Catholic?
Join our Athletics and Admissions departments for the upcoming Boys Athletics Night before the Guerin Catholic vs Heritage Christian basketball game on Friday, December 17th. Register by Tuesday, December 14 as space is limited! Register at GuerinCatholic.org
WINTER ATHLETICS CLINICS
BASEBALL CLINIC
GRADES 4-8
MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 4:30-7:30 pm - Hitting, Infielders, Outfielders
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 4:30-7:30 pm - Hitting, Pitching, Catching
Cost: $60 per day or $100 for both days (includes Guerin Catholic Baseball T-shirt)
WRESTLING CLINIC
GRADES K-4 Boys
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30 & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31
10:30-11:45 am each day
Cost: $45 (includes Guerin Catholic Wrestling T-shirt)
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Carmel Arts Rising Star Competition:
The Rising Star invites piano players, singers, actors, dancers, freestyle performers to compete on March 5-6 at the Monon Community Center in Carmel.
- The competition is open to students of all levels, ages 5-18.
- The application deadline is January 20, 2022.
- Categories include solo, duet, ensemble, Parent/Child act.
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All competitors will be evaluated by a panel of judges and awarded 1st, 2nd, 3rd prizes, diplomas, medals, trophies.
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