Family Newsletter: April 26, 2024 | |
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Upcoming Events
April 29 - May Hot Lunch Order From due at 11:59 PM.
April 30 - Last day to reserve discounted Hershey Park tickets.
May 9 - Half Day for all students.
May 15 - OMC Spring Concert and Art Exhibit.
May 18, 7:00 PM - A Golden Night. Get your ticket today!
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Half-Day, May 9th
Please be reminded that on Thursday, May 9th we will have a half academic day in school. The college will be celebrating a graduation and our OMC family will need to be off of the CHC campus. Dismissal will be at noon. Thank you for your understanding.
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Congratulations to all of our students on their excellent Earth Day projects! We and your Chestnut Hill College mentors are proud of all the work you did! | |
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Have a wonderful weekend!
Your partner in education,
Dr. Sheetz
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Congratulations to OMC Girls' Track Teams!
Earlier today, OMC's Senior Girls 4x100 came in 6th place in the Penn Relays Finals!
Congratulations to Felicity Josephs, Na'Zyia Mears, Shamya McFadden, and Dior Battle on their accomplishment!
Congratulations are also due to Grace Sprandio, who came in second place for her qualification round!
OMC is proud of you all!
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OMC Presents: A Golden Chance to Help!
The OMC Golden Night committee is wrapping up our auction requests and assembling baskets and packages for the auction. We need the following items to round out some of our baskets. If you have any on hand or see them at a discounted price while running your errands, we would appreciate any of the following items:
- Wine, Beer, Liquor
- Christmas items
- Candles
- Spa/Beauty items
- Chocolates
- Garden supplies, including flower pots
- Coffee or Teas
Please email dolan.alexandra@gmail.com if you have an item to be picked up. Thank you!
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Enrollment Advertisement Photo Submission
Several photos will be taken in the coming weeks that will be used in upcoming enrollment advertisements for OMC.
Please use the form linked below to indicate whether or not you grant your student(s) permission to appear in these photos. If you do not complete a form, that will be treated as non-permission
If a family has already completed the form, they do not need to re-submit it.
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May Hot Lunch Order Form, due April 29
The May Hot Lunch Order Form is now available. Please complete your order by April 29 at 11:59 PM. Late submissions will not be accepted.
If you have any questions about the menu, please email Keisha Miles (keishamiles@gmail.com) and Maya Brown (mmmoman1@aol.com).
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Hershey Park Ticket Discount, Reserve by April 30
The Archdiocese has extended significantly discounted tickets for Hershey Park to the OMC community.
The tickets can be used on any open day in the 2024 season. Use the button below to reserve your pass today.
Please note, we are not organizing a specific day for a trip. We are only organizing the ordering for the passes.
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Teacher Appreciation Week, May 6-10 | |
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Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up soon and there are plenty of ways you can help us show how much our OMC educators mean to our community!
Here are some ways you can help:
We are also asking that all families give $10 as a collective gift to all faculty and staff. Please send your contribution to Maya Brown, HSA Treasurer, via Venmo or Cash App.
Venmo - @Maya-Brown-2
Cash App - $Mayamae
Finally, Friday, May 10th is a $1 Tag Day. Wear your teacher’s favorite color. Monies collected from this tag day will help support 8th grade graduation activities.
We kindly thank you for all of your support.
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OMC Spring Concert and Art Exhibit, May 15
The OMC Spring Concert and Art Exhibit will be held on May 15 in the Rotunda of Saint Joseph Hall at Chestnut Hill College. Click the link below for the campus map, St. Joseph Hall is marked #8.
CHC Campus Map
Lower Grades will begin at 1:30 PM and Upper Grades will begin at 6:00 PM. If your student will be performing with the Upper Grades, please remember to have them arrive at least 15 minutes early so that they can join their classmates.
We look forward to celebrating our talented students and sharing this beloved OMC tradition with you.
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Note for Eighth Grade Families
If you have not already done so, please inform Shane Sprandio (ssprandio@omcschool.com) of your student's high school choice and all scholarship offers made to them, including from the ones they did not choose.
Individual students' choices and scholarship information will not be made public. This will be used to understand and share information about where OMC classes continue their education and the class total for scholarships at those institutions.
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A Golden Night, May 18!
Tickets and Sponsorships Available!
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Join us for A Golden Night to celebrate OMC, recognize our community's leaders, and our annual live and silent auction to benefit OMC School!
Tickets are available through the button below. Be sure to get yours before early bird pricing ends on May 8th!
Don't forget to join us for the After Party at Brie and Chris McMullin's home in Chestnut Hill!
Can't make it to celebrate with us on May 18? Or are you an attendee who would you like to help us put on a great event?
Join us as a Family Sponsor, Friend of OMC, or any gift amount you're comfortable with using the ticket link!
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Financial Aid for 2024-2025 | |
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FACTS Application Open
The application for financial aid for 2024-2025 from FACTS is now open.
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Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia
CSFP is now accepting financial aid applications for students in grades K-8 for the 2024-2025 academic year.
If you’d like to apply, fill in the application linked below and the form for FACTS.
If you have any questions about CSFP, please reach out to OMC's Program Ambassador Kamesha Callands (OMConsolation@csfphiladelphia.org).
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BLOCS
Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS) provides financial aid to qualifying OMC families through Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs.
To learn more about BLOCS, including their eligibility requirements for families, check their FAQ. If you'd like to apply for financial aid from BLOCS, complete the FACTS.
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Become a Donor
The EITC and OSTC programs allow businesses and individuals who pay taxes in the state of Pennsylvania to redirect their tax bill to financial aid for OMC students and receive up to a 90% tax credit for a two-year commitment.
Donating to OMC through these programs helps to ensure that Catholic education remains accessible to all our families.
If you'd like to learn more about this giving opportunity, contact Shane Sprandio (ssprandio@omcschool.com).
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Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School,
Practice Test - April 27 & 28
OMC girls in 6th and 7th grades are invited to participate in a Practice Test at Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School. The Practice Test covers grade-appropriate material in Math and English and introduces students to the procedures of high school entrance testing. The test will be held April 27 and 28, 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM. A parent information session will be offered in the morning after the exam begins for anyone one interested in learning more about the admissions process.
Click here to register for the 6th Grade Test
Click here to register for the 7th Grade Test
Gwynedd is also offering group tours for interested students and parents. Click here to schedule a tour.
To stay up to date on all admissions news, click here to register for their newsletter.
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Roman Catholic High School Private Family Tours,
End May 16th
Roman Catholic High School will continue hosting private tours for families until May 16th for 7th and 8th grade boys interested in the school.
Tours are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 PM. Use the link below to reserve your family's spot.
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Title I Summer Journey, July 8 - August 1 | |
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Registration has started for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Title I Summer Journey.
The program offers students in qualifying families free summer instruction that will reinforce learning to provide a seamless transition into the Fall.
Families will be able to choose between in-person offerings scheduled for Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-2:00 PM, or virtual sessions on the same days 1:00-3:30 PM.
If you have received your student's registration code from the Archdiocese, you can click the button below to complete your free registration.
If you have not received your student's registration code or have other questions, please email phillysummerschool@catapultlearning.com.
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Summer at Mount Saint Joseph Academy
Each year, the Mount invites middle school girls entering grades 5-9 to explore a variety of fun new experiences through immersive, hands-on camps. There is something for everyone, with camp choices ranging from STEM and various Sports to Glee, Visual Arts, and Culinary Arts.
Flexible schedules are designed to allow campers with varied interests to enroll in multiple camps and tailor their own unique experience. Camps run from June through August.
To learn more and register, please click the link below.
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St. Joseph's Prep Crew Camp for Boys and Girls
St. Joseph's Prep invites OMC boys and girls to participate in the Prep Crew Camp to teach students how to row.
Three week-long sessions will be offered in July with the option to attend for one, two, or the complete three weeks. Students will learn to row from nationally ranked coaches.
For more information, visit the link below.
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Summer Camps at Gwynedd
OMC girls entering grades 6-8 in the 2024-2025 academic year are invited to Gynedd Mercy Academy's Summer Camps.
Students can choose between sports and performing arts camps. They can also apply to Camp Inspire, a full-day, four-day ‘confidence camp’ designed to expose girls to a STEAM field while also teaching them to develop their sense of purpose & self-worth from within.
Students can select ONE camp per week (i.e. Art: Superstar Stenciling OR Music Video Studio) and may apply to up to 2 weeks of Camp Inspire. Half the day is dedicated to the STEAM Curriculum selected on your application and the other half is dedicated to the Confidence Camp. All students are required to attend the full day of camp - no exceptions.
Week 1: June 24 - 27
Week 2: July 15 - 18
Week 3: July 22 - 25
To learn more about their offerings, click the button below.
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Merion Mercy Summer Programs
Registration is open for Merion Mercy’s Summer Programs.
Merion Mercy Academy has a variety of academic, enrichment and athletic offerings for girls and boys in grades 6-12, including their acclaimed pre-eighth grade Summer Academy and Prep Time! High School Placement Test Preparation course. We also offer fun enrichment programs such as Make Art! and STEM, and sports camps for girls such as Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, and
Volleyball.
Visit their website at the button below to view their full brochure and to register online.
For more information, please contact Mrs. Gina Briscella, Director of Summer Programs, at 610-664-6655 Ext. 128 or email her at gbriscella@merion-mercy.com.
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This summer in the Philadelphia area, the National Football League Alumni Association is hosting a safe, non-contact youth football camp for boys and girls ages 6-14 years old. The camp is led by professional coaches and features NFL Alumni Philadelphia Eagles. This is their 23rd year of youth football camps.
To learn more or register, please click the link below or call 877-226-9919.
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All new OMC volunteers need to pass background checks. More information on these checks with links to the services that provide them can be found on our Volunteer for OMC Page.
Volunteers will also need to register for and complete the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Office for Child and Youth Protection training Protecting God's Children.
To check the schedule and register for a session, click the button below. To find new sessions in the Philadelphia area, click the scroll down menu and navigate to "Philadelphia, PA (Archdiocese)."
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OMC Board of Limited Jurisdiction | |
The purpose of OMC's Board of Limited Jurisdiction (BLJ), in collaboration with the Principal and Pastor, is to foster the highest possible standards of academic and Catholic religious education for all students. Board Members are: | |
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Madeline Franze, SSJ, Chair
Alexis Abate
Bernadine Ahonkai, Ed.D.
Peter Amuso, Esq.
Kathleen Boyle, SSJ
Pat Cunningham
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Margaret Crofton
Brendan Dwyer
Stewart Graham, Esq.
Sue Oleszewski, O.D.
Mary Osirim, Ph.D.
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