HAPPY HALLOWEEN
 
MORNING PRAYER IN THE GYM:
We ask that parents who attend the Morning Prayer and Meeting on Monday’s, please stand along the wall of the cafeteria.  All parents are invited to join us on Monday’s in the gym. 
 
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION:
We are collecting Box Tops for Education again this year.  Each homeroom has been given their own container in which to collect their Box Tops.  At the end of each month, the class with the most Box Tops will be given a free snack at lunch. 
 
SCRIP ORDERS:
Scrip Orders are due tomorrow, Friday, November 1st.  Remember a percentage of each card is credited back to your mandatory fundraising fee.
 
BACKGROUND CHECKS AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT VIDEO:
Every parent who volunteers at the school or hopes to be a chaperone for their child’s class trip MUST complete a background check and watch the Safe Environment video.  If you have not done this, please call Mrs. Coburn to set up an appointment to complete the paperwork and view the video.
 
ABSENT FROM SCHOOL
If your child is going to be absent for the day, we ask that you please call the school by 9:00am to let us know.  If you need homework, you can request it at that time, and it will be ready for pick up at 3:00pm.  When your child returns to school, an absent note must be sent to the homeroom teacher. 
 
HOMEWORK:
We already have many students not doing or not bringing in their homework.  It is very important that homework be completed each night and returned to the teacher the next day.  Students who do not turn in their homework will receive a “0”.  Homework counts as 10% of your child’s grade. 
 
ENTERING BUILDING AFTER HOURS
Just a reminder that students are not permitted back into the building after dismissal to go back to a classroom to get homework or books they have forgotten. 
 
FUNDRAISER VOLUNTEERS:
A reminder has been sent home to all families who have not signed up to work for one of our major fundraisers this year.  All families are asked to volunteer for the Craft Fair, Potluck Dinner, Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast or Tricky Tray.  If we do not have enough volunteers, these events will not be successful. Fundraising is an important part of OLMC and these three events have always helped us make our fundraising goals, but we need everyone’s help. 
 
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES:
Reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences are being held on Thursday, November 21st.  If you have not signed up for a conference with your child’s teacher, please call Mrs. Coburn at the Main Office.
           
HALLOWEEN PARTY:
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the 8 ^th Grade Halloween Party last Friday night.  The night was a huge success for our 8 ^th graders.  Thank you to Mrs. Alves and her 8 ^th grade students and parents for being such great hosts. 
 
YANKEE CANDLE FUNDRAISER:
All Yankee Candle orders are due to Mrs. Coburn by Thursday, November 15th.   Remember you receive 40% credit of your total sales toward your mandatory fundraising fee.  Any questions, contact Mrs. Coburn in the Main Office.
 
POINSETTIA FUNDRAISER:
Our Poinsettia Fundraiser begins!  Information is in your Thursday Folder.  Poinsettia plants are $10 each.  All orders are due to the office by Friday, November 8 ^th by 9:00am.
 
TUITION/DELINQUENCIES
This is a reminder that tuition must be up-to-date to receive your child’s Report Card November 20 ^th.  All families should have paid tuition through October 20 ^th.  The next payment will be due on November 20 ^th.  As per the handbook: 
If tuition and fees cannot be paid on time, families must communicate with school administration in writing to prevent enforcement of delinquent tuition procedures.

• Families who are delinquent may receive a letter from SMART Tuition immediately following the due date.
• Families whose tuition payment is delinquent 60 days may receive a second letter; this letter will come from their principal.  If a parent/guardian does not contact the principal within two weeks of receiving the letter, the child/children may not be permitted to attend classes.
• Records and report cards will not be transmitted at this time and financial aid/scholarships provided will be at risk and may be rescinded.
• Students with delinquent tuition payments may not participate in school activities and graduation ceremonies.

 
 
SAVE THE DATES:
            Friday, November 1 ^st              Half Day – Noon Dismissal
                                                            Mass – All Saint’s Day at 9:00am
            Saturday, November 2 ^nd         7 ^th Grade Confirmation Retreat
            Wednesday, November 6 ^th     NO SCHOOL- Conference Day
            Friday, November 8 ^th              1 ^st Quarter Ends
 
           
 
Please do not hesitate to stop by the office if you have any questions or concerns. 
 
Miss Langford
 
 
 
 
 
“The way to have a friend is to be a friend.”
~Hugh Black