SAB Information

Thank you to Vince Aguiar (President), Susan Goodykoontz (Secretary), and Matt Redding who have served on the School Advisory Board (SAB) for the past three years.  We appreciate all you have done for our school community!

Also, thank you to all the parents who voted in the SAB election that was held the day of our Volunteer Luncheon.  We would like to congratulate Marissa Vega who was elected by the school parents to fill the position.  Also appointed to the SAB are Carey Anthony and Matt Kochis.  All three will serve a three year term.

Helen Venable/School Advisory Board

Open House Thank You

Special thanks to our teachers who decorated the hallways and came in on Sunday to help promote our school, Student Council Officers for doing the readings at Mass, school families for presenting the gifts at Mass, and to our students and school families for showing their school pride by wearing their uniform to Mass.  We appreciate your help in promoting our wonderful school to the parish and community!

Enrollment Committee

New Family Registration & Open House

THIS SUNDAY, MAY 6 10AM-1PM
Please feel free to invite everyone you know. Share this post using our social media links below. You can also click here for a flyer with more information – and pass it on!

Uniforms @ Sunday Morning Masses

Uniforms This Sunday at 9:00 & 11:00 Masses

This Sunday, May 6th, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School will be holding an open house from 10am-1:00pm for interested families. We are asking students to show their school spirit by wearing their uniforms to mass. Student Council will be doing the readings and other school families will be presenting the gifts at these masses.

Students who wear their uniform to mass will be granted a jeans day next week. To receive credit, please see Gina Watson AFTER mass in front of the school office. She will be taking down students’ names to pass along to the teachers.

Thank you for helping us promote OLMC to other families in the parish.

Enrollment Committee

School Advisory Board Elections

Parents are asked to cast their vote to elect a new member of the School Advisory Board (SAB) this Friday, April 27. There are currently four candidates – their bios are below. You can vote anytime Friday between 8am-3pm in the school office or at the Volunteer Luncheon in McCready Hall from Noon-1:30pm.

Court Removal Thanks

Special thanks to the 5^th and 6^th grade classes, Mrs. Williamson, Teri Aguiar, Jim Blasko and Daniel Aguilar for helping remove the Rhino basketball court for the Festival. The removal not only provides exercise for the students but also instills stewardship and the importance of taking care of our campus.
Vince Aguiar, Campus Enhancement Committee

School Advisory Board Openings

The School Advisory Board (SAB) advises the Pastor and Principal on matters pertaining to the school.  The SAB meets monthly during the school year.  Meetings last about 1 hour.  In addition there are committee meetings held during the month and other commitments throughout the school year.

Three members on the SAB are selected each year for a three year term.  One of those is elected by school parents and that vote is held on the day of the Volunteer Luncheon, which will take place on Friday, April 27^th.

The specific committees that we are looking for expertise on are: 

• Enrollment – Responsible for attracting new families and retaining existing families.
• Development – This will be a newly created committee that will be responsible for  promoting Catholic Education Arizona to the school and parish community.
• Finance –Responsible for working with the Parish Finance Council on financial matters pertaining to the school.

We are looking for parents who have the above expertise and interest to run for the School Advisory Board.  I’d encourage you to visit with any current SAB member, Dr. Sheridan, or Father John.  SAB members can be found on the school website under the “School Board” link.

Nomination petitions are available in the school office.  Forms must be turned in by Wednesday, April 4^th.

If you have specific questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at helenv212@cox.net or 602-295-4632.
Helen Venable, SAB Vice President

School Advisory Board Happenings

On behalf of the School Advisory Board (SAB) I’d like to provide OLMC school parents with an update on SAB activities. Since our last newsletter update in October, your SAB has been working on the development of a 3-5 year strategic plan. The plan is designed to assist Dr.Sheridan, Father John, Finance Council, parents and parishioners to insure our school continues to be a strong and vibrant provider of Catholic-based education. Below are a few other recent projects:

-Enrollment Committee held two Open House functions for new families and implemented a significant marketing campaign sharing the many benefits of OLMC with the community.

-Enrollment Committee continues to promote Catholic Education Arizona (formerly CTODP) throughout the parish communities.

-Participated in the Diocesan grant writing workshop

-Technology Committee is finalizing plans for “technology week” this spring.

- Campus Enhancement Committee proposed two improvement projects for future consideration, one of which will be completed this summer.

Finally, SAB will have three vacancies after the current school year. Should you have an interest in serving on SAB, I’d encourage you to visit with any current SAB member, Dr. Sheridan, or Father John. SAB members can be found on the school website under the “School Board” link. Elections and appointments take place in April/May. More details will follow.

Vince Aguiar / SAB President

Principal’s Corner

Parents: Father John asked members of the School Advisory Board to form a committee to update our current logo over two years ago. After many versions, I am happy to announce the new school logo that will be transitioned in over several months.

The new logo has symbols of the school’s mission.

The cross serves as a reminder of our Christian faith and the sacrificial love which we have received and are called to bring to the world. The lit candle represents the light of Christ. In the lighting of candles, we remember and truly live the words of our Lord: “I am the Light of the World.” The book not only represents the Bible, but the importance of the school’s role in educating the students. Education serves as the means to bring about the desired change in society, to develop a generation of virtuous individuals and thus contribute to the development of good human beings.

I want to address parent concerns over how this affects the school uniforms. Students may continue to wear the current logo for many years. Dennis Uniforms still has a small supply of uniforms printed with the current logo and once sold, will begin printing uniforms with the new logo. The Used Uniform program will continue to accept the current logo until the school year 2015-2016.

While updating the logo, the committee also took the opportunity to look at our school mascot design. There have been many different versions used over the years and moving forward we want to provide a consistent look. The new mascot design was announced to the students last quarter and will be used for sport uniforms, Spirit Store items, etc.

I understand that change is hard at times but these changes will help position our school for the future.
Dr. Sheridan

Principal’s Corner

The school held a “Taste of Kindergarten” today. Parents with children ready for kindergarten or preschool next fall came to learn about OLMC. Fr. John addressed the parent visitors while their children had the opportunity to attend kindergarten or preschool.

We tried something different than in past years. We wanted to have prospective parents and students experience OLMC over the course of a morning. I think that the longer people stay on this campus, the more they will appreciate OLMC, the education and community.

“A Taste of Kindergarten” will not replace the other activities which will take place during Catholic Schools Week. If you know families who have older children or who could not be with us on Veterans Day, remind them to contact us about these other opportunities.

Just as the kindergarteners and preschoolers enjoyed their time here, the others will like what they see and hear.
Dr. Sheridan