Our Lady of Mercy School

While students are on summer break, no doubt they are spending countless hours in front of the TV, in the movie theater and on the computer.  Are you concerned about whether a particular movie is a good choice or if a particular website is safe?  Common Sense Media is an organization that provides resources for parents and educators about their children’s  media choices.  Check it out using the link below.

Be involved in your child’s media decisions!  It’s a big task but this website makes it lot easier.

http://www.commonsensemedia.org/

Happy Summer!

Check out our 2010-2011 School Calendar of Events.  You can even subscribe via Google and other services.  So when the calendar gets updated (and it will), you’ll always have the current changes.

Don’t miss our Uniform Sale with Dennis Uniform on July 26th from 9AM – 1PM.  Also check our our Dennis Uniform Page for more information.

Each year, the students of OLM School support the Relay for Life event.  This year, we raised over $15,000 to help the fight against cancer.  This is one of the ways we live the Gospel Message through service and share our time, talents, and treasures with our community.  The entire school community is to be commended for their hard work.  Thank you for your support and generosity.

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The podcasting elective class has produced the KOLM News, a podcast featuring news of interest to kids.  Stories include:

• The Oldest American
• The Cost of College in China
• The Iraq Election
• A New Condor Egg in Pinnacles National Park
• An Escaped Monkey in Florida
• The Easter Egg Roll at the White House

Enjoy!

Enrollment is now open for both new and returning families. Please keep in mind that due to demand, wait lists may be necessary for some classes.  To ensure your child a spot, please download and complete the registration forms using the  link below and return to the school as soon as possible.

Note:  For pre-school registration, please contact Jill Serpa at 209-722-6657.  Other questions can be directed to Carnation in the OLM Office at 209-722-7496.

OLM K-8 Registration 2010-2011 (PDF) -  5 pages

Proverbs 22:6 (New International Version)

⁶ Train a child in the way he should go,
and when he is old he will not turn from it.

Enrollment for returning families is now open.  Enrollment for new families begins April 1, 2010.  Waitlists may apply for full classes so don’t wait.  Enroll now!

Registration forms are available in the school office (209-722-7496) and will be made available online in April.  For now, be sure to download our Tuition and Fees Schedule below:

OLM tuition 2010_2011 (PDF)

UPDATE (3/2/10):  Unfortunately, we did not made the top 10 and will not be in the running for the online voting.  There is so much need out there.  One of the top 10 candidates had their library flooded.  Thank you all for your help and support of this project. ~Mr. Somers

OLM School has submitted an application for a technology makeover grant for our library through Acer Computer.  The prize is 10 laptops and 2 desktop computers valued at $12,000.  The grant application includes an optional video which has been posted to Youtube.  Several faculty and students assisted with this project and I am very grateful for their help.  I think you will be pleased with the results after only 3 days.  Anthony G. and Jacob B. also were also featured as well as many other students and faculty.  I even included the picture of the school forming the cross.  I think you will enjoy it.

Here’s the link to the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geAJHS0zKl4

Again, thanks to all those who assisted with this project.  I really appreciate it.  Finalists will be selected Feb. 1 followed by an online voting period.  I hope you will help us spread the work if/when we are chosen as finalists and will help us get LOTS OF VOTES.  I’ll let you know when that happens and give you all a link to forward on to as many people as you can.

*Note: Since Youtube is blocked on school computers, you will not be able to view this video on campus.  (Darn that system administrator! Wait, that’s me!)

~~ Mr. Somers

Mardi Gras Madness

January 30, 2010

Grab your costume and mask!  Don’t miss it !!  Get involved!

Find out about our work parties, beginning Jan. 12!

Click and download these for more information:

• Mardi Gras Flyer (PDF)
• Mardi Gras RSVP (PDF)
• Mardi Gras Madness Update 1-3-10 (PDF)
• Mardi Gras-THEME BASKET DONATIONS FORM (PDF)
• OLM_MARDI_GRAS_MADNESS_SPRONSORSHIP FORM (PDF)

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The Fall 2009 elective class has produced this original story written by the class and inspired by the story of the same name by Nico Souza.  This story, was written, recorded and produced entirely by the class.  Enjoy and happy holidays!!

Look for more Christmas stories released on the website that were produced by last year’s Fall class and originally recorded to CD for sale at the school.

As you do your holiday shopping online, you can be supporting Our Lady of Mercy School through a program called One Cause.  It’s easy and we are already seeing the benefits of this program.  Sign up now.  A portion of your purchases will be credited towards the school.  So, go shop away! Click the widget below for more information.  Thanks for supporting Our Lady of Mercy School.

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