Messages from the Mount
A Christ-centered community,
provides excellence in education
to meet the needs of the whole child.
March 2, 2022
School Calendar
March
10 Fine Arts Night - being re-scheduled - watch for a new date & time!
11 2-hour delay - school starts at 9:45am
15 Q3 ends
17 St. Patrick's Day Parade - band members
17 School Lenten Confessions 10am - 12noon (new date)

Raider Pride:
Our OLMC Spelling Bee Winner, Rachel Broach (5A), recently competed in the District competition and has advanced to the next level which is the Indianapolis Regional Spelling Bee. Only the top 20 scorers from the District level advance to the Regional competition.
Way to go Rachel and good luck on March 20!
Community Update:
This week (Feb 24-March 2) we have had 0 new positive cases.


Back To School Registration is Open!
Due Friday, March 11
Check your email this afternoon for a link to complete the Back-to-School Registration forms for the 2022-2023 school year.

The email will be from olmcschool@olmc1.org but may go to your SPAM since it is being sent to a large volume of recipients.

If your family or a child will not be returning to OLMC for the 2022-23 school year, please email Sr. Peter Marie at srpetermarie@olmc1.org or the school office at olmcschool@olmc1.org. We have several grades with waiting lists.

There is a $50 per family (not per child) registration fee that is due to the school office by March 11 in addition to completing the online forms.

  • New families and incoming KG students will receive and email with a link and a snap-code to register new students. You must have the snap-code and link in the email to register even if you have a parent account for an older sibling.

  • Returning families will also receive an email with a link. If you do not receive the email you should log into your Powerschool parent portal (not your child's account), click on the 2022-23 Registration icon (see picture above) in the menu on the left hand side of the screen.

A $50 per family fee is also required and due by March 11.
  • We are not able to accept online payments or credit/debit cards
  • Make checks payable to OLMC.
  • Write "registration" in the memo line
  • Please bring or mail checks to the school office:
OLMC School
Attn: Registration
14596 Oak Ridge Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
A Word from your School Council:
The OLMC School Council, comprised of parent volunteers, provides a service ministry of advisement and support to the Pastor and Administration of our School. 
 
Here are some topics we have been addressing this academic year: 
 
  • Provided feedback for the School’s Accreditation Process, specifically focusing on areas of growth and success in a variety of benchmarks where school and family partnerships are concerned;
  • Future opportunities to learn about technology best practices and support for families of OLMC students both inside and outside the classroom based on input from OLMC Alumni and Student Council Members; 
  • High school readiness and smooth transition for our OLMC alumni into area schools; 
  • Reviewed potential new vendors and gathered input from parents over the course of January to advise the Administration on our priorities when selecting uniforms; 
  • Pursuing opportunities for parents of OLMC to engage in more partnerships with leadership and staff at OLMC, specifically increasing awareness of school norms, traditions, and expectations;
  • Impact of construction of Parish Life Center, while focusing on the long-term benefits of short-term hardship of operating in a construction zone; 
  • Developing marketing tools and plans in collaboration with Marketing and Technology experts from the Parish, with the focus on school recruitment and enrollment. 
 
For more information on the OLMC School Council or to contact any of its’ members with input on new or existing endeavors, please visit: https://school.olmc1.org/school-council
School Council Tech Survey:
The goal of this survey is to assess parent interest in various technology-related topics that impact our kids as well as the broader OLMC community and inform next steps that the school council can take in support.

Newcomers Coffee:
Attention all new (first year) families!
We pray your year at OLMC has been one of blessings. We would love to gather with you for fellowship and some coffee and treats. Please mark your calendars and see you soon! Come as you are, in work or workout attire, we would just love to have you!
Details:
When: Thursday, March 10 from 10-11:30am
Where: Home of Allison Koscal (see Directory Spot for address or text Alli at 317-417-0831)

RSVP by March 3 to Alli (alkoscal@gmail.com) or Haley Church (sunlily55@yahoo.com).
ClusterTruck Dining Fundraiser starts
Monday, March 7!
For one week, March 7 – March 13, you can order from ClusterTruck and they will generously donate 30% of your purchase back to OLMC!

ClusterTruck offers 40+ menu options, cooks everything fresh, and delivers curbside with no delivery fees! If you are not in the delivery zone, you can now pickup your order inside Kroger located at 1217 S. Rangeline Rd.

How to Order:
1. Go to www.clustertruck.com or download the mobile app.
2. Enter your address. If you're not in the delivery zone, you can pickup your order from Kroger located at 1217 S. Rangeline Rd.
3. Select delivery or pickup and what you'd like to eat and click "Checkout"
4. Enter the promo code OLMC.
5. Your order will start cooking shortly!
6. If you are having your order delivered, please meet your driver at their vehicle, as we deliver curbside.

This helps our drivers make more deliveries per hour, resulting in faster, fresher food!
If you have any questions or issues, please reach out to their live Customer Experience team at help@clustertruck.com or text them at (317) 689-0294.

Thank you all so much for your continued support in our dining fundraisers!
Lenten Lunch Updates:
Friday Pizza: We know many of you have ordered lunches through the end of the school year. In order to be in-line with the teachings of the Catholic Faith, please log into your Campus Cuisine account and update any lunch orders for Fridays in March to only cheese pizza.

Friday, March 25 is the Solemnity of the Annunciation. Solemnities are exempt from fasting so Pepperoni would be acceptable on this Friday during Lent.

To cancel any order, please email info@campuscuisine.net.
A BIG HEARTFELT Thank You to all of the students in kindergarten - 5th grade who participated in Kids Heart Challenge 2022. It was amazing to witness so many champions of kindness, leadership, physical activity, teamwork and more while we learned about our heart and how to keep it healthy!

A special shout out to the following Heart Heroes who raised funds for the American Heart Association.
Top fundraisers and sister team of Grace and Lauren Casolaro (1A) = $1,012.70
Top individual fundraiser Ellie Owen (4C) raised $500 in cash by knocking on doors in her neighborhood
Top brother and sister team Eve Megel (3A) and Isaac Megel (1A) combined = $328.12
$200 & over Club: Nora Schlick (4A), Charlie Snyder (Kpm)
$100 & over Club: Lila Sprunger (2B), Vivian Rooney (4A), Gianna Drake (4B)
Gratefully,
Mrs. King & Mrs. Gardner
Safety Committee:
We are looking for 2-3 more people interested in carpool safety. This committee would work with school administration to facilitate carpool procedures and safety.

If you are interested, please email Jaclyn Van Woerkom at vanwoerkomj@olmc1.org.
Music Notes:
  • Carmel Deanery Band Festival :
  • The Carmel Deanery Band Festival will be held on March 12 at Guerin Catholic High School. 
  • Drop off is at 9:00 am and the day will culminate at 2:00 pm with a short concert in the gym. 
  • A pizza lunch will be served.
  • There is no charge for the festival and the concert is free and open to the public.
  • Attire for the day is any uniform shirt , jeans and athletic shoes.
  • Everyone will receive a free t-shirt for the concert. These will be distributed after lunch. 
Help Wanted:
We are looking for a new art teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. Requirements: Appropriate licensure. Responsibilities include teaching art education classes and instilling a love of art in children. Knowledge and support of the school’s mission and an understanding of the Catholic faith are also required. 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.
Lenten Fish Dinner (Drive Thru Only)
March 4, 11, 18 from 5:00 to 7:30 PM
Behind OLMC School Parish Hall
Fried Fish, Baked Fish, Cheese Pizza
Coleslaw, Applesauce, Desserts

Adults 13 and older $12 / Children 6-12 $7.50 / 5 and under free
Credit Cards accepted
Guerin Catholic High School News:
2022 CAMP PURPLE - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Guerin Catholic is excited to welcome campers in grades K-8 back to campus through a variety of fun, safe and small group camps in June and July. We are looking forward to welcoming back Indy Stem Camps, and offering many enrichment and athletic camps led by our partner school and Guerin Catholic teachers and coaches. Descriptions, fees and registration are now available at GuerinCatholic.org.  Attached is a list of camps that will be offered this summer.
 
TUESDAY TOUR
TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022, 9-10 am
Join us for a tour from 9-10 am to learn more about our academic excellence, faith-filled community, and much more. Come see why our students love to call Guerin Catholic home!
Register at GuerinCatholic.org
 
JOYFUL NOISE! Band Festival 2022
Saturday, March 12, 2022, 9am - 2 pm
All 3rd through 8th grade instrumentalists in the Diocese of Lafayette are invited to join us for Guerin Catholic's Annual Rejoice! Band Festival! This is a fun-filled day of song and prayer at Guerin Catholic, where participants will have the opportunity to perform alongside Guerin Catholic's top instrumental ensemble, under the direction of Mrs. Ebonie Moore, our band director. From beginning to end, the day is driven by a mission to bring instrumentalists of all ages from our diocese together to build community and create beautiful music glorifying God!
This year, our festival is held on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. and concludes with a short, free concert for family and friends at 2:00 p.m. The day is free of cost to participants, and lunch and a t-shirt are provided. We just want you to come make music with us!
Register at GuerinCatholic.org through Monday, March 7