Dear Parents,

It was wonderful to see so many of you at the Christmas Program. The children were amazing. It was simply beautiful!

Thank you so much for the generous FFT gift card. I truly appreciate all of the notes and kind words. I am so blessed to be a part of the OLMC community.

The next newsletter will not be emailed until the new year.

Wishing you and your family a beautiful Christmas,
Dr. Shewbridge

Dear OLMC Community,

Happy Gaudete Sunday! We are nearing the Christmas season. I cannot believe we have one week left! We will have Spirit Days next week. Here are the themes:

• Monday - Favorite Hat Day with Spirit Shirt and uniform bottoms
• Tuesday -Christmas Themed shirt or sweater with jean bottoms
• Wednesday - PJ Day **PJs must have a top and bottom** No nightgowns. The children may not wear leggings or yoga pants. Must be school appropriate.
• Thursday - Favorite color shirt with uniform bottoms
• Friday - There is Mass this day! Please wear Mass uniform. Favorite holiday accessory- this includes socks, bracelets and girls may wear festive earrings. Boys may wear a Christmas tie!

Dear OLMC Community,

I hope your family had a blessed Thanksgiving. Please remember there is no school tomorrow and we will resume on Tuesday.

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, December 15. This is the evening of the Christmas program. The program will begin at 7:00pm. 

Thank you to everyone who supported the Dads’ Club fundraiser at Panda Express. Next month is Rubio’s.

The students in grades 6th through 8th will attend Reconciliation in the Church on Wednesday. Please remind your child that he/she needs to do an Examination of Conscience and need to know the Act of Contrition. 

Dear OLMC Community,

We will have a short week as we move into Thanksgiving. Monday and Tuesday are regular school days and then on Wednesday we will have STEM day. This is still a Mass day and the children will all be in full Mass uniform. We will have a 12:30 dismissal. School will resume on Tuesday, November 30th. 

Final Collection for the Thanksgiving Drive is Monday. 

There are no Learning Labs on Tuesday. 

Good evening,

The Dads’ Club Movie Night was a success. Thank you to all of the families who came out and enjoyed the movie. Unfortunately, my husband and I were under the weather, so I am sad we missed it! This is always so much fun!

The Book Fair was also a huge success. Funds raised through this event will go to purchasing new books for the library! Thank you to all of the parents who also supported the Teacher Wish Lists for books!

Dear Parents,

Thank you to everyone who helped support the Gala! It was such a wonderful evening! There are so many families who donated auction items, who helped solicit donations, who put the baskets together, set up, cleaned up, and of course attended the Gala on Saturday Night. I am truly overwhelmed by the generosity!

This week the children will have a half day on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (12:30 dismissal). They may wear a spirit shirt and their uniform bottoms all three days.

Dear OLMC Community,

Thank you to Home & School and all of the volunteers who made the Trunk or Treat such a great event! It is so nice to have these community events back at school. It was great to enjoy an afternoon in a safe environment sharing food and fellowship! I think the adults had just as much fun as the children! 

Tomorrow we will have Mass for All Saints’ Day. Please have your student wear his/her Mass uniform. Many of the young men are forgetting their pants and belts on Mass days. 

The first trimester will end this week. Report cards will be emailed home on Tuesday, November 10. 

Dear OLMC Community,

Our Trunk or Treat is quickly approaching as it is on Saturday, October 30th from 3-5. Please consider decorating a trunk and please donate a bag of candy. This is a really fun event and I hope to see you there! 

Big news! You are now able to use your saved Online SurePay Shelby account (what you use to pay your tuition) to purchase Scrip Online! If you pay with your checking account there is no fee and a 3.5% fee if you use a credit card. You may go to our website to purchase or click the link above! Additionally, there is an Online FFT Tutorial! 

Dear OLMC Community,

Thank you for your continued support for the Gala. The donations are so appreciated! We are still selling tickets to attend the event. Please purchase your tickets at Night to Soar Tickets.

Thank you to all who registered to decorate trunks and have donated candy. Unfortunately, at this time we have very few trunks. Your decorations do not have to be elaborate, just fun for the kids! Please consider decorating your trunk and if you have not donated your bag of candy, please do so!

Dear OLMC Community,

Thank you to the families who supported the Dads’ Club Fundraiser at Chipotle! Thank you also to all of the families who donated to the St. Francis Animal Drive. 

We are still collecting items for the Night to Soar Gala. The homeroom parents communicated a wish list for items. If you are able to donate, please do. This is our largest fundraiser this year. Thank you for your support. Please do not forget to purchase your Night to Soar Gala tickets! 

Dear School Families,

We have a very busy week ahead! 

Monday - we will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis with our Annual Pet Blessing at 8:30am. This is for preschool students through 4th grade. All of the information concerning the Pet Blessing was previously sent home. If you do not have a pet or your pet is crazy like mine, please send a stuffie to represent your pet. 

Tuesday - Dads’ Club Chipotle Fundraiser is from 4:00-8:00pm at the Baseline location. Pick up your scrip beforehand- it is on bonus for 15%!