K-2 Parent Helpers Needed:

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a Montessori-based religious formation program for children. It seeks to create and facilitate a sacred, “hands-on” space for children called an atrium, in which both the children and the catechists can hear, ponder, and celebrate the most essential mysteries of the Christian faith as revealed in the scriptures and the liturgy so that each child realizes that they are called by name to a loving relationship with God.

Mrs. Karen Webb graciously volunteers her time to bring this experience to our K-2 children. It would be great to have some help with a different assistant for each class. Ideally an assistant would come 15 min before each session and stay 15 minutes after for clean up. (Total 1 ½ hour). Please click the link below to sign up for a time to help (must be current with Protocol training/background check):

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4AA5AF29A7FC1-thecatechesis

SCRIP News: Deadline for SCRIP discount

Friday, May 20th

The final date for ordering SCRIP to meet your family fundraising obligation is Friday, May 20. We also welcome families who are unable to utilize Scrip to make their $100 donation to PTO by sending a check to the front office. Donating by this date also entitles you to the $25 book bill credit. 

www.shopwithscrip.com

New Uniform Vendor for 2022-23!

Based on parent feedback, we are changing vendors for the school uniform for the 2022-2023 school year!

• Schoolbelles will be the new preferred vendor.
• Our school code is s1276.
• They have a physical shop located at 6315 N. Keystone Ave or
• Shop online at www.schoolbelles.com.
• Plaid and monogram items now appear on the website.
• Items will be available by end of May for purchase in-store.

The old cross logo will finally be retired at the end of this school year. All embroidered items for the 2022-2023 school year must have the new logo (see below)

• The Used Uniform will have a very limited supply (if any) of items with the new logo so please plan your purchasing accordingly.
• More information about a Used Uniform sale in May will be coming out soon.

Click here for the flyer

PTO News:

• Junior High Social is this Friday!
• Teacher appreciation week is coming up! Lets show our teachers how much we appreciate them by having your kids make thank you cards for all their teachers! 
• Parents: Be on the look out for the end of the year teacher gift form which will be coming soon.

Novena for Jill Olecki:

Many of you may know our dear fellow OLMC parishioner family, The Oleckis. We would love to lift them up in prayer for healing and strength, so please prayerfully consider embarking on a 54 Day Novena beginning April 25 through June 10. 

Here is the link to the prayers for the novena. You may print or save to your phone for easy access.

http://www.54daynovena.com/Fifty%20Four%20Day%20Novena.pdf

Please join us on Monday, April 25 at 8:45pm, we will all gather together to pray in the OLMC sanctuary and kick off this powerful and miraculous Novena for the Olecki Family. Rosary will begin promptly at 9pm. Additionally, we will be joining together every Monday evening until June 6 to pray this Novena together as a community. 

Whether you know the Oleckis personally or not, please know that you are welcome! This Novena is for all seasons of life, and will help you grow in relationship with Blessed Mother and trust in the Lord. Feel free to share this with anyone! 

The School Council is looking for New Members!

The school council is a working council that provides advice and assistance to the principal, vice-principal and pastor. The current council is looking for up to two new members who are interested in participating and/ or leading subcommittees on school related matters such as: the development of a long range plan for the school, marketing, communication, technology and more. If you are interested in becoming involved in this manner, we welcome you to reach out to a current school council member (Karen Webb, Michael Shrift, Meghan Durkee, Archana Bailey, Will Clark, James Collins or Amy Stutey) and fill out the application via the link below. Applications are due by May 13 to the school front desk and participation will begin at the June School Council Meeting on June 6.

2022-23 School Council Application

Employment Opportunities:

We are sad to see a few of our wonderful teachers not returning to OLMC next year but grateful for their dedication and care for our students! Please continue to pray for them and for our new staff members that will join us in the fall. I'd also ask that you help spread the word of our teaching openings, many times this is how we find such wonderful educators! Here is a link to our application.

Art

Computer

STEM

Jr. High Math (8A)

5th Grade ELA (5A)

4th Grade (4C)

Upcoming Events:

April 28 - Fine Arts Night 6-8 PM @ OLMC

Artwork from each student in grades K-8 will be displayed throughout the school. All family members are welcome to come visit the school and view the artwork.

• Music performances will include the band and some small group/solos.
• The Raider Band will perform at the Art Walk on April 28.
• The performance time is 6:30.
• Band students should wear their band t-shirts and dark pants.

Our event is open house style so come anytime between 6-8pm to fit your family schedule. Please note that Guerin Catholic High School will be also be having parent/teacher conferences this evening. We tried to plan our evening so you may attend both events if needed.

May 5: Meeting for parents of students wanting to join band

Paige's Music will be at OLMC on May 5th at 7:00 pm in the parish hall. Paige's Music will present information about renting to own or purchasing used and new band instruments.

Students are not required to attend this meeting.

May 12 - Mary Poppins Jr. Performance:

2 performances. Due to limited seating in the Parish Hall, we ask that your family attends as follows:

5 pm: Last names A-L

7 pm: Last names M-Z

Over 100 OLMC students are participating in the show!

Calling All Parents!  

Are you a parent or grandparent with performing or visual arts skills? Whether an expert or an amateur, your knowledge could benefit our children!  Please click here for a brief survey: https://forms.gle/sSMEdfHyxbJZQKpQA 

Teacher Corner!

From Mrs. Morse: Carmel Sister Cities Inc. has invited us (along with other schools in Carmel) to participate in a Student Art Exchange with Carmel's sister city of 28 years, Kawachinagano, Japan. Participation was optional for our students 1st - 8th with the short-time frame deadline however we had quite a bit of participation from our willing and talented students. We will receive certificates (written in both English and Japanese and signed by officials in both countries) for everyone who participated. In a few months we'll receive photos of the art being displayed in Japan!

OLMC Student in the Arts Spotlight and Community Arts Opportunity

Name: George Hauser

Age: 9 

Grade: 3rd

Arts Interests: Level 1 Ballet and Tap at En Pointe Ballet

A great way to expose your children to the arts is through community shows. George will be performing in the classic Don Quixote on April 29-30. You can purchase tickets here: Enpointe.yapsody.com

What is your favorite part of performing? That I get to show my skills and what I have worked on and It’s really fun. I also really love tap - it’s one of my favorite parts to performing. We do push-ups, jumping jacks, and planks which makes me really strong and a better sports player too!

What does it take to practice for a show? It takes A LOT of work, and a lot of memory. You also have to be flexible with what teachers say in the last second. They can change their minds! But in the end, practice makes perfect! My practice is every Friday night and throughout the week.  

Why did you start ballet and tap? I really liked watching some of the performances that I saw before I started dance - especially seeing my friends!. And I also heard that ballet helps with agility in soccer. At first I tried a Christmas program, and then I found that I really did like it. I really liked being in the performance because it really shows what you have worked on and what I have learned. 

Why should people come and see Don Quixote? They should come to the show because it’s very hard work for people to do this. They will love it! It can really inspire their hearts and touch them.

Would your child like to be featured in our spotlight? Please e-mail elizabethspierdowis@gmail.com

St. Louis de Montfort Preschool:

The St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Preschool and PreK building is now enrolling for the 2022-2023 school year. Spots are limited. Children must be fully potty trained by the start of school and age 3 and/or age 4 by Sept. 1st. Both our Preschool and PreK programs offer flexible start and pick up times. Our play based curriculum is balanced with developmentally appropriate activities and routines. Please contact Jennifer Podlogar jpodlogar@sldmfishers.org with questions or to set up a tour.