November 08, 2023
Student Council
Congratulations to our newly elected student council representatives. All students did an outstanding job with their campaigns from witty slogans to inspiring speeches. We are so excited to see how they bring their ideas into fruition.
President: Morgan Dougherty
Vice-President: Charles La Punzina
Treasurer: Tobias Koo
Secretary: Zoe Hawkins
Speaker of the House: Mateo Koo
Class Representatives: Sophia Christie, Zafirah Hobaica-Zurita, Abigail Langley, Julietta Pustovoytov, and Matthew Stalzer-Giraldo
Music Teacher Introduction
OLMCA is happy to share that Ms. Rosa Lazon will be our new music teacher. As an experienced music teacher, Ms. Lazon has formal training in classical music, with an emphasis in music performance and classical
flute. In addition to her classical music training, she is trained on the Suzuki Method of music education. We are so excited to welcome Ms. Lazon to OLMCA!
Thanksgiving Pie and Cake Sale
Our Annual Thanksgiving Pie and Cake Sale began last week. Attached to the email for your convenience is an order form which must be returned to the school office no later than Tuesday, November 14th. Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy will be partnering with Wendy’s Bakery and Sweets located on Metropolitan Avenue.
Payment must be made in full with the order form and all checks are to be made payable to the school.
** No late orders will be accepted due to the company’s high volume. Delivery of the pies will be on Monday, November 20, 2023.
Our Food Pantry is organizing Thanksgiving baskets for those in need. Their greatest need is pies for a delicious dessert. Please indicate on the order form if you would like to donate a pie to our Food Pantry.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school office.
Professional Day & Veterans Day
A friendly reminder that on Friday, November 10th for Veterans Day school is closed for all students. Monday, November 13th is a Faculty Professional Day for teachers in Grades K-8. Monday, November 13th is a regular day of instruction for 3K and PreK. There will be morning care and extended care for students in 3K and PreK.
Deck the Halls
Our Second Annual Deck the Halls is on December 3! Last year’s event was a great success, raising close to $14,000. We need volunteers to make this event even better!
Here’s how you can help:
All volunteers will receive a Dress Down Pass for your student(s)!
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4EAEA723A4F94-45390490-deck
Save the Date
Friday, November 10th…School Closed for Veterans Day
Monday, November 13th…Professional Day for Grades K-8; School Open for 3K/PKA
Tuesday, November 14th…Parent Mixer at Manor Oktoberfest
Thursday, November 16th…HAA Meeting at 7pm
Tuesday, November 21st…Thanksgiving Luncheon
Wednesday, November 22nd…1/2 Day Dismissal with No Extended Care