August 8

08-08-2021Principal's LetterDr. Kelly Shewbridge

Dear OLMC Community,

It was wonderful to see all of the children at Meet the Teacher these past few days. I am looking forward to a great year. I have a few things I would like you to review prior to Tuesday morning. 

Tuesday is a 12:30 dismissal. It is the first day of school therefore the parking lot will take longer to clear as everyone learns the routines. All of the children are learning the routine, especially the new little ones; therefore, please come packed with patience!

Within a week we should have dismissal down to about 15 minutes. Remind your child at the end of the day to pay attention to his/her name being called as this is what takes the longest. Parents, make sure YOU are off your phone and your younger children accompanying you are already safely buckled into their car seats so we can have a smooth transition into the car and out of the parking lot. If you are in the pink line you MUST go right exiting onto Rural. Please read the Parking lot procedures. 

Additionally, parents are able to park and walk up in the morning. Parents are NOT allowed in the classrooms yet. When you have dropped your little one off to class then exit in front of the office just as you did when you came in. This is different from last year. 

Tuesday, 8/10, (the first day of school) is a 12:30 dismissal time.

Wednesday is our first all-school Mass. The children will be distanced during Mass and will not be required to wear masks. The boys in grades 4th through 8th need to wear their long uniform pants and girls 4th through 8th may wear their uniform skirt or jumper, but not skorts. 

Please also send your child with a water bottle. The water bottle refilling stations are open and it is incredibly hot! We want to keep the children hydrated.

Looking forward to the new school year. Again, please pack extra patience the first week as we are learning the routines!

Blessings,

Dr. Shewbridge

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