OLMC PRINCIPAL MESSAGE
1-17-19
 
SCHOOL DELAY ON A HALF DAY
If there is a delayed opening on a half day, we will change the day into a FULL DAY of
school.  We have already notified all the bus companies of this change.  We will also add this to our IRIS alert.
 
CASH CALENDAR RAFFLES:
IF YOU HAVE NOT RETURNED YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS PLEASE SEND THEM IN ASAP.  Every family is required to sell $200 (20 tickets) for the cash raffle.  The raffle is held for 3 months and there is a cash prize for each day.  Winners are drawn daily and tickets are put back into the drawing even after they are picked.  Therefore, you can win multiple times!  Please remember this is a mandatory fundraiser. 
 
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION:
We are continuing our January Box Top collection.  The last day to turn in Box Tops for January will be Thursday, January 31 ^st.  

SCRIP ORDERS:
Our next Scrip order is going in tomorrow, Friday, January 18th.  Please remember that we always have a supply of Shop Rite cards on hand in the Main Office. 
           
STUDENT LATENESS/UNEXCUSED ABSENT:
Just a reminder that if a student is late four or more times during a quarter, he/she will not receive honors for that quarter.  If a student has four or more unexcused absences during a quarter, he/she will not be eligible for honor roll for that quarter. 
 
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS:
It is very important that families remain up-to-date with all financial responsibilities.  It is imperative that families do their best to stay current with their tuition payments.  Outstanding tuition notices have been sent home to families in arrears.  If anyone has a question regarding their tuition bill, please contact SMART Tuition directly. 
All tuition must be up-to-date in order for students to receive their Report Cards for the 2^nd quarter.  Report cards will be distributed on Thursday, January 31^st. 
 
MID-TERM EXAMS:
Mid-term exams will continue for grades 6-8 through Friday, January 25 ^th.  If there is a delay on a day that a mid-term is scheduled, the mid-term will still be given when the students arrive at school.  If there is a closing on a day that a mid-term is scheduled, the students should follow their normal mid-term schedule, as the missed mid-term will be given after the last scheduled mid-term.
  STUDENTS MUST BE PRESENT FOR ALL MID-TERM EXAMS.  IF STUDENTS ARE ABSENT FROM SCHOOL, THEY MUST HAVE A DOCTOR’S NOTE UPON THEIR RETURN.  NO MAKE-UP EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN WITHOUT A DOCTOR’S NOTE.
           
PASTA DINNER:
Our Annual Pasta Dinner will be taking place on Saturday, January 26 ^th from 3pm to 7pm in the Parish Center.  More information on the Pasta Dinner is in today’s folder.  Tickets are now on sale in the Main Office.
 
LOTTERY BASKET
As part of our Pasta Dinner this year, we will be raffling off a LOTTERY BASKET.  We are asking EACH student to bring in 1 scratch off lottery ticket to add to the basket.  Every student that brings in 1 scratch off ticket will get a Dress Down.
 
UPDATED CONTACT INFORMATION:
Please notify the office of any changes in address or phone numbers.  It is important that we have the correct information on file in case there is an emergency.
 
BOOK FAIR:
We will be hosting our second Scholastic Book Fair during Catholic Schools Week.  The Book Fair will run from Monday, January 28 ^th through Friday, February 1 ^st.  More information will follow.
 
2019-2020 REGISTRATION FOR NEW STUDENTS
Registration has begun for NEW students entering the school in September 2019.  If you have a child interested in attending OLMC next year, you can apply online at this time.  New students include any student entering PK3, any NEW child entering PK4 (if you are already in our PK3 program and will be continuing on to PK4, you are not considered a new student) , any student entering Kindergarten (this includes students who are enrolled in our PK4 program this year) and any other NEW student entering any grade.  If you have any questions, please contact the Main Office.  Re-registration information should be available soon to all existing families.
 
SAVE THE DATES:
Friday, January 18 ^th                  Half Day-Noon Dismissal
Saturday, January 19 ^th             Basketball Game Home @9:00am
Monday, January 21 ^st               No School – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Tuesday, January 22 ^nd             Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Begins
Saturday, January 26 ^th             Pasta Dinner 3:00pm-7:00pm