A Christ-centered community,
provides excellence in education
to meet the needs of the whole child.
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January 2022
Jan 30 - Feb 5 Catholic School Week - see below for more details
Feb 1 Family Bowling Night - new event just added!
(yes, that really is a full week for Fall Break)
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Welcome to the team:
Mrs. Vivianne Morse will be covering Mrs. Hinshaw's maternity leave this coming March. Mrs. Morse has 4 sons that attend our school in grades 2,4,7 & 8. She also serves on the PTO Board this year. We are looking forward to having her in the art room.
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.
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Parish Construction Update:
How will the school be affected?
The construction fence has not yet been installed but it could happen any day.
Morning KG pickup and Afternoon KG drop-off should start following the new traffic pattern now - please do not wait for the fence to go up. We will update as we get information.
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Community Update:
This week (Jan 20-26) we have had 15 new positive cases. We have not had to contact trace since we are masking. This an increase from last week so we are going to extend the mask policy for one additional week through Feb 4. This strategy will keep more students in school. We are hoping one more week will get us through the peak and we will start seeing a decrease in new cases. We will feel most confident returning to a mask optional policy once we see a downward trend in positive student & staff cases.
Please make sure your child(ren) have at least 2 masks with them at school each day.
We are experiencing an uptick in COVID+ cases recently. The cases are presenting themselves as very mild symptoms - sometimes only one symptom. If your child is exhibiting any of the following symptoms, please keep them home.
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Return to school options are as follows:
Obtain a negative test, or
Obtain a doctor's note with an alternate diagnosis, or
Stay home for 5 days (1st date of symptoms = Day 0)
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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Geography Bee:
All of our participants did a great job in the bee.
Congratulations to our winner: Nathan Cabacungan (6B)
And to our runner-up: Jack Tiplick (6C)
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State of the School Address:
On Wednesday, January 19th we hosted the "State of the School" presentation. Click here if you are interested in viewing the slideshow.
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We Want Your Input on Uniforms:
Complete the survey below by Jan 31
Thank you for taking a few moments to provide your insight into the School Uniform Vendor and what you value in school uniform purchasing.
Our Lady of Mt Carmel School's contract with Land's End is set to expire at the end of this year. Based on anecdotal feedback, the School Council and Administration would like more quantitative feedback from parents to inform the decision making process regarding renewing the contract or finding a new vendor for uniforms in the 2022-2023 school year.
Please keep in mind that even if a new vendor is selected, the uniform will not be changing. Land's End and Risse uniform components, including: items with the new logo, female jumpers, and skirts are permitted in future years.
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2020-2021 Yearbooks:
The wait is over....if you ordered a yearbook last year in May for the 2020-2021 school year, they will be sent home with your youngest child today!
If you have questions about an order, please email Amy Quinn at amyquinn27@gmail.com.
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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 addressed at our monthly meeting in January 2022:
- Future opportunities to learn about technology best practices and support for families of OLMC students both inside and outside the classroom;
- Challenges posed with the new construction in the short-term, with the excitement for the future opportunities for our Parish and School in the long-term as a result of it;
- Continued providing 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;
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The Administration and Uniform Committee, including the School Council, PTO, and volunteer parents, reviewed a potential new vendor and finalized its’ survey to gather input from as many OLMC families as possible. Thank you to the families who have already provided feedback, if you have not done so already, please complete this survey by January 31st: https://forms.gle/qDJKB5pjcEHjk1tJ8 Your input is valued!
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Catholic Schools Week is next week!
January 30 - February 5, 2022
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Theme: Love One Another As I Have Loved You
Monday, January 31: Celebrate Community Day
All Blue Out of Uniform Day
Dress in all blue from head to toe! (no hair color, wigs, facepaint or nailpolish please)
Jeans or other loose fitting athletic pants may be worn.
When choosing your blue - remember that we are celebrating our school community so your blues should be or similar to our school blue which is Navy/dark blue.
Tuesday, February 1: Celebrate Students Day
Out of Uniform Day & Family Bowling (new event just added)
For school:
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Follow the regular Out of Uniform guidelines in the Family Policy Guide, page 45.
- Jeans, khakis, or loose fitting athletic pants.
- Any appropriate shirt - this does not need to be Spirit Wear - any color!
Bowling Night: Tuesday, February 1, we are having a bowling night at Bowl 32.
- Stop in anytime from 4pm to 8pm
- Families can rent a lane and bowl for an hour for just $25. This includes shoe rental.
- Make sure to tell them you are with OLMC to get the discounted rate.
- Bowl 32 is located at 845 Westfield Blvd, Noblesville.
Wednesday, February 2: Celebrate Our Nation Day
Red, White & Blue Accessories with School Uniform
Pins, necklaces, socks, headbands, bracelets, etc (no hair color, wigs, facepaint or nailpolish please)
Teachers reserve the right to ask students to remove accessories that are distracting during class.
Thursday, February 3: Celebrate Vocations Day
Come dressed up as "What you want to be when you grow up."
Get creative with your vocations: doctor, scientist, mother, father, teacher, astronaut, priest, Sister, fireman, judge, president, etc.
Friday, February 4: Celebrate Staff Day
Out of Uniform Day
Faith Rally t-shirts (all students and staff) with jeans, khakis or loose fitting athletic pants.
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Music Notes:
ISSMA
The ISSMA Music Contest will be held this Saturday, Jan 29 at
Noblesville High School for wind, percussion and string instruments.
The band and choir will not be performing as large groups this
Saturday. Solos and small Ensembles will be performing.
Performance times have been sent to the families who have students performing. Vocal and Piano solos will perform for ISSMA on Feb 5 at Noblesville West Middle School. Performance times have been announced.
CYO Music Contest
The CYO Music Contest will be held on Feb 19 at Bishop Chatard High
School. The entire band and choir will perform at this contest as well as
many solos and ensembles. Performance times should be announced
around the first week of Feb.
Christmas Choir Competition
Our school choir made the finals in the Christmas Choir Competition. This
is an eight county contest. Our school choir did very well. Although we didn't
win, we came in second. Congratulations to all of our school choir members.
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Chick-fil-A Lunches Day is Coming on Wednesdays!
Starting February 16, we will be offering Chick-fil-A options through Campus Cuisine for lunch on Wednesdays.
Check your Campus Cuisine account as this option should be added soon!
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Joe Reitz Sports Camp at Guerin Catholic:
Join former Indianapolis Colt Joe Reitz for a Sports Camp at Guerin Catholic!
Open to boys in Grades 1-5
Saturday, February 26, 2022, 1-4:30 pm
Register by Feb 15, 2022.
Sunday Vigil Family Mass at 4:30 pm Parents and siblings are invited to join their son for Sunday Vigil Mass at 4:30 pm.
Cost: $30 ($20 per additional sibling, $50 max per family)
Cost includes a camp t-shirt and an autographed photo of Joe Reitz. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
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Registration is open for the following sports...
Girls and Boys CYO Soccer
Girls and Boys In-house Soccer
Girls and Boys Track and Field
Girls and Boys Lacrosse
Coming soon...Baseball and Kickball
Registration closes February 10th!
School code 172OLMC-IN
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2022 Lacrosse Registration Now Open:
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:
Girls Teams:
· 10U (3rd - 4th Grade) - starts late March/Early April
· 12U (5th - 6th Grade) - Starts March 1
· 14U (7th - 8th Grade) - Starts March 1
· 1st - 2nd Grade In-House - Starts after Spring Break
Boys Teams:
· 10U (2nd - 4th Grade) - starts late March
· 12U (5th - 6th Grade) - Starts March 1
· 14U (7th - 8th Grade) - Starts March 1
· 1st - 2nd Grade In-House - Starts after Spring Break
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!
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Guerin Catholic High School News:
ADMISSIONS NEWS
GOLDEN EAGLE SHADOW DAY EXPERIENCE FOR FEB 2022
February 2, 9, 10 and 15, 8:20-11:45am
8th graders—There is still time to Shadow at Guerin Catholic! With the current health environment and the need to protect our in-person experiences, we are excited to offer another option for you at this time. Spend a morning with us at Guerin Catholic! Learn more and register at GuerinCatholic.org.
PROSPECTIVE PARENT BREAKFAST
Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 8-10 am
Parents of prospective students are invited to meet our Admissions staff and learn about the admissions process, hear from members of our administration and from current students, and tour our building. It’s a great way to see first hand what Guerin Catholic is all about and have all of your questions answered. A light breakfast and refreshments will be served. Space is limited. Register at GuerinCatholic.org.
Saturday, February 26, 2022
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 ($20 per additional sibling, $50 max per family), 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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