BAND NEWS

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Nicole Fonda

Big band week.  If you haven’t heard yet, the Symphonic band went to their first band festival ever in the history of the school on Saturday.  We took home a rating of “excellent”, the second highest score possible.  Great job Symphonic band!    This Wednesday is our big end of the school year performance and award ceremony from 6:30 to about 8:30 pm.  Parents and family can come see how the students have progressed throughout the year and cheer on our award winners for their accomplishments.  Students please dress nicely.  Colorguard will be in winter uniform.    Friday, May 11th is the talent show at the school during school hours as well as another performance at the “Cap & Town” at 5 pm on Main street by “Canal”.   Also, the next parade will be May 19th in Chowchilla.

We’re looking for some faithful and hard-working parents for next year’s band booster staff.  If you like how things have been going and would like to perpetuate those efforts, or if you don’t like how things are going and would like to help make it better, please plan on attending the next band booster meeting on May 30th.  Our program would not be what it is today without the help, prayer and support of our band parents & volunteers.       to God be the glory,                Bj

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GRANDPARENTS DAY FLOWER SALE

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Nicole Fonda

The band will be pre-selling tags for carnations this coming week (April 30th through May 3rd) for Grandparents Day.  Each flower will be $3.  The tags will be sold at all lunches.  What a nice way to say I love you and thank you for being my grandparent.

All proceeds will go to the band for events, uniforms, instruments, and trips.  Please come help our little band expand.

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BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Nicole Fonda

May is the last month that we will be collecting box tops for this year.  We encourage Parents, students, teachers friends and family to contribute.  We get cash for school supplies and equipment for collecting box tops.  This is a very important and easy fundraiser. 

Classroom with the most box tops this month will get a free dress.

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BAND EVENTS TO COME

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Nicole Fonda

Everyone should already know about RELAY FOR LIFE this Saturday. 

On April 28th at 9 am, the Our Lady of Mercy School Marching band will have the incredible honor of leading the victory march at the Relay for Life here in Merced!  We will then proceed to the stage area for an encore performance consisting of our concert band, symphonic band, winter-guard & drum-line.

Come support finding a cure for cancer and enjoy some school entertainment.

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BAND SUCCESSES THIS YEAR!!!

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Nicole Fonda

This has so far been a record breaking year.

The first time ever placing in a band review (we did it twice). 

First time ever winning a first place trophy for winter season (drum-line brought home 2!). 

First time winning first place in drum major (good job Zach!). 

Please help us pray for continued success as we strive to be an example to our community.

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Podcast: Spender

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Mr. Somers

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The Podcasting elective class of Spring produced this script written by Bob Snook about building up treasures on earth.  We hope you find it both entertaining and take it’s message to heart.

Also, check out our “Rewards” podcast in the previous post (or in the “Podcasts” category).

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Podcast: Rewards

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Mr. Somers

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The Spring 2012 Podcasting elective class produced this script by Bob Snook. We hope you enjoy it.

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GO OLM BAND!!!!

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Nicole Fonda

We may be small but we sure are mighty and we made our name known in Vallejo!!!

The OLM Band attended a competition in Vallejo on Saturday, March 10th and I am please to report that we came home with two (2) trophies and a medal.  Our Color Guard, consisting of five (5) girls, one 4th, one 5th, one 6th and two 8th graders came in third in competition.  They competed against other middle schools who had a dozen or more members on their team.  Our Standing Percussions had first place in the middle school division as well.  Finally, but definitely not least our Drum Major took first place in the Middle School Military Drum Major category.

Congratulations to all of them and may they have many more successes in the near future.  I was told the drum-line also took 2nd place in competition in Modesto on Feb. 25th.  We are rocking now.

The band could always use more members.  It is a wonderful stepping stone to high school band and possibly scholarships.  We are also looking to order OLM letters and would need student volunteers to carry them in competitions.  If you have an instruments laying around that you don’t use anymore or if you happen to see one at a garage sale or second hand store and would like to donate it we would greatly appreciate it.

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Community Outreach

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Nicole Fonda

The past few months, OLM school has been involved in many community out reach activities.  During the month of December, we donated money, food, clothing and toys to the annual “Spirit of Christmas” dinner.  Over 550 men, women and children were served.  Many were given clothing and a bag of groceries to take home.  Many children were given a toy.  Thank to our OLM families for their generous donations.

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ACRE TEST FOR 5TH & 8TH GRADERS

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Nicole Fonda

All students in grades five and eight have taken the ACRE Religion test during the month of Jan. along with students from these grades throughout the Fresno Diocese.  This test measures the students’ knowledge of religion terms, the Sacraments and values.  The results are utilized to evaluate OLM’s Religion curriculum.

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