October 24, 2018
Dear Parents,
As God sends us a changing weather, we are enjoying the cool breezes and crisp days of fall. Students are coming to school smiling in their jackets and warm sweatshirts. They are enjoying improved space for recess, and many exciting learning activities. We are looking forward to some great events in the coming weeks. I encourage you to visit our school’s website. The teachers and I have been working very hard to update it. We are so excited to show it off! If you haven’t seen it lately, please visit www.olmcapnj.org to see what we’ve been up to.
I am proud of the way our soccer team has demonstrated good sportsmanship, outstanding athletic skills, and leadership while playing soccer. They’ve won some games and lost a few, but overall are doing an awesome job representing our school. Great job boys and coaches! This week some of our seventh and eighth students represented our school at the Scholastic Bowl at St. Rose High School. We are very proud of their success. Thank you to Mr. Reiff for spearheading this opportunity.
We will begin sacramental preparation after All Saints Day for any students who are not up-to-date in their sacraments. Please contact the office if your child (grades 3-8) needs to make First Penance or First Holy Communion. The coming weeks are going to be very busy. Read on for more details!
Saturday, 10/27 - Trunk-or-Treat sponsored by the PTA. A fun event for families and a safe way to trick-or-treat. It will take place in the cafeteria from 4-8pm. I encourage all families to attend!
Sunday, 10/28 - Alumni Gathering in the gym from 4-8pm. We are so excited to show our school to former students and friends of OLMC.
Wednesday, 10/31 - Halloween. Students may come to school dressed in costumes. Absolutely no masks, weapon-like toys, or scary costumes. The parade will be at 2:00 pm in the parking lot. Dismissal will be immediately following the parade. NO WEDNESDAY FOLDERS WILL BE SENT HOME!
Thursday, 11/1 - Mass for All Saints Day at 9:00 am. Parents and friends are invited to join us in church for Mass on this Holy Day of Obligation.
Friday, 11/2 - 12:30 dismissal. There will be aftercare available for those who need it.
Monday 11/5- 11/8 - Book Fair. Students will shop during the school day. Parents are invited to shop Tuesday, 11/6 from 3-5 pm
Friday, 11/9 - Breakfast for students and benefactors at 9:00 am in the cafeteria
Friday, 11/16 - Matinee with the PTA (more details will follow)
Thank you for your continued support of our school. Your positive comments and sharing of your child’s success here at Mt. Carmel is appreciated. I am looking forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events.
Yours in Christ,
Principal