Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site.Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](http://olmcs.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Latest News](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=3951) - [We are filled with gratitude for a wonderful school year and wish you a happy summer!](http://olmcs.org/?p=9420) - [SUMMER PACKETS WERE DISTRIBUTED AND ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE](http://olmcs.org/?p=9417) ## Pages - [Homepage](http://olmcs.org/) - [Handbooks](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=37) - Click the links below to view this year's school handbooks. OLMC Student Handbook 2026-2027 OLMC PreK Handbook 2026-2027 Policies Click the links below to view important school policies. OLMC AOPS AI Policy 2026-2027 OLMC Acceptable Use Agreement 2026-2027 - [CARES Program](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=210) - Our CARES (Children Are Receiving Extended Services) Program provides quality before and after school care for OLMC students in PreK–6th grade. With caring staff, engaging activities, and a warm environment, we make your child’s well-being our top priority. Program Hours Before School: 7:00 – 8:15 AM After School: 3:15 – 6:00 PM Half Days: 11:30 - [Summer Packets](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=1654) - Recognizing the role parents play in cultivating a love of learning, OLMC School encourages the parent’s active participation in encouraging their child to continue to learn throughout the summer. Summer Reading List by Grade (2026) Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grades 5 through - [Stationery Lists](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=192) - 2026-2027 School Year School Tool Box! Get your premade stationery kits here! PreKindergarten Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 - [Uniforms](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=1223) - All students, Kindergarten through Grade Eight are required to wear a school uniform every day. On the day in which students participate in PE class, their regulation PE uniform is substituted for their traditional uniform. PreK students wear the PE uniform daily. All uniform items must be purchased from our vendor: FlynnO’Hara Uniforms or can - [Calendar](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=642) - 2026-2027 School Calendar (Subject to change) Monthly Calendar - [Carmel Capsule - June](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=8712) - [Carmel Capsule](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=8658) - September 2025 October 2025 November 2025 December 2025 January 2026 February 2026 March 2026 April 2026 May 2026 June 2026 - [Carmel Capsule - May](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=8710) - May Calendar & Menu - [Cafeteria](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=196) - Lunch service is provided by Aramark. Aramark Welcome Letter Pay Schools Central Sign Up Instructions A La Carte & Snack Menu and pricing Ice Cream Menu and pricing Lunch Order Form Lunch Menus September October November December January February March April May - [Faculty and Staff](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=33) - Our Distinguished Faculty and Staff ADMINISTRATION Dawn Parker Principal dparker@olmcs.org PRIMARY UNIT Maria Rupp PreKA mrupp@olmcs.org Andrea DePhillipo PreKB adephillipo@olmcs.org Catherine Landolf KA clandolf@olmcs.org Danielle Yuresko KB dhudak@olmcs.org Nicole Schaaf KC nschaaf@olmcs.org Patricia Morelli 1A pmorelli@olmcs.org Elizabeth Dineen 1B ldineen@olmcs.org Kerry Black 1C kblack@olmcs.org Kristen Bierly 2A kbierly@olmcs.org Teresa Shumock 2B tshumock@olmcs.org Carolynn Poiesz 3A - [Carmel Capsule - April](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=8706) - April Calendar/Menu Art Show Blue & Gold Gala Auction Items Bible Camp Book Drive Plant Sale Tiny Miracles Supply Collection - [Pretzel Order](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=8864) - Pretzel order for May 4 - June 5. Cost will be $15. Please return cash or check made payable to OLMC by April 30. Complete one form for each child. - [Carmel Capsule - March](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=8692) - March Calendar & Menu - [Carmel Capsule - February](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=8708) - March Calendar & Menu Pretzel Order - March 2 - May 1 Science Explorers TerraNova YMCA - [Library](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=493) - Librarians: Mrs. Justine Ivcic and Mrs. Renee SteinbachHours: Monday to Friday from 8:20 AM - 3:15 PM Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Library is located in the Jubilee wing of OLMC School. Thecollection includes over 10,000 materials, including books, audio books (Playaways), magazines, and tech equipment. Circulation is approximately 400 to 500 items per - [Carmel Capsule - January](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=8690) - Advanced Choir Fundraiser Art Club Calendar - February Catholic School's Week Service Projects Computing Machinery Menu - February - [Tuition](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=168) - Tuition for PreK - 8 for 2026-2027 Financial Aid Information 2026-2027 - [Tuition](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=137) - Tuition for PreK - 8 for 2026-2027 Financial Aid Information 2026-2027 - [Tuition](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=147) - Tuition for PreK - 8 for 2026-2027 Financial Aid Information 2026-2027 - [Tuition](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=428) - Financial Aid Information 2026-2027 Tuition for PreK - Grade 8 for 2026-2027 - [Contact](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=223) - Contact Please contact us if you have any questions about the school or need additional information. We welcome all inquiries! Mailing Address Our Lady of Mount Carmel School225 East Ashland StreetDoylestown, PA 18901-4659 Main Contact Numbers School Office: 215-348-5907 Attendance Line: 215-348-8899Health Services: 215-348-5129 Email Contacts Office: office@olmcs.orgWebmaster: webmaster@olmcs.org For a map and driving directions, - [Monday, 1/19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=9069) - [Carmel Capsule - December](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=8698) - January Calendar Chess Club Pretzel Order - Jan/Feb Science Explorers - [Carmel Capsule - November](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=8688) - 11.5.2025 Cheer Club Showcase Christmas Ornament Sponsorship Opportunities Troopathon Military Care Packages - Halloween Candy 11.19.25 Elf Shop Information Santa Breakfast Santa Breakfast Volunteers - [H and S Reimbursement Form](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=4855) - Home and School Reimbursement Form - [Carmel Capsule - October](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=8694) - 10.8.2025 Trunk or Treat - Decorate a trunk! Trunk or Treat - Tick or treating! 10.14.2025 NJHS Food Collection Pretzel Order Science Explorers 10.29.2025 Grandparent Mass November Calendar - [Health Room](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=194) - Health Office Staff National Certified School Nurse Sheila Kelly, BSN, M.Ed, NCSN📧 shkelly@cbsd.orgDay: Wednesday Staff Nurse Eileen McNamee, RN📧 emcnamee@olmcs.orgDays: Monday and Tuesday Staff Nurse Linda Sisack, RN📧 lsisack@olmcs.orgDays: Thursday and Friday Health Room Assistant Sara Nejman, RDMS📧 snejman@olmcs.orgDay: Wednesday Menu Health Room Services Required Immunizations Communicable Diseases Required Health Examinations Medication Policy Food Allergy - [Required Immunizations](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=5771) - The following immunizations must be completed within the first two months of school.Medical exemptions to these requirements can be explained by the school nurse.The Diocese of Philadelphia does not recognize religious exemptions to immunizations. Required for All Students Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Acellular Pertussis (DTaP)Five doses of vaccine (fifth dose on or after fourth birthday) Polio - [Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Volunteers](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=949) - Volunteers are the backbone of Our Lady of Mount Carmel School. We are deeply grateful for your support and commitment to our mission of faith and education. Volunteer Clearances & TrainingFor the safety of the children in our care, all volunteers at OLMC School are required to obtain certain clearances. Information and forms can be - [Carmel Capsule - September](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=8680) - 9.3.2025 Activities Advanced Choir After School Art Class with Mrs. Barr OLMC Cheer Club OLMC/YMCA Basketball and/or Soccer Shining Knights Chess Science Explorers Events High School Fair OLMC 150 Year Event Schedule Forms to Return Acceptable Use Agreement (Grades 1-8) Back-Up Dismissal Form (All Grades) Device Contract (Grades 1-8) Field Trip Permission Form - Fanny - [Calendar](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=8630) - 2025/2026 Calendar - [Re-Enrollment](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=208) - [Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=788) - Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Rev. Matthew W. Guckin, Pastor Rev. Shane Flanagan, Parochial Vicar Nicole Breeze, Tuition Secretary Parish Office (Rectory) is open for routine business Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Friday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Closed on major holidays. Should you need more information please - [Principal's Message](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=11) - "Be it known to all who enter here that Christ is the reason for this school. He is the unseen but ever-present teacher in its classes. He is the model of its faculty and the inspiration of its students." Welcome to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a twice nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. - [About Us](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=9) - Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School in historic Doylestown Borough is a twice awarded National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence serving students from PreKindergarten to 8th Grade. MISSION STATEMENT Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a Catholic elementary school proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ, our foundation and inspiration. In partnership with families, - [PreK Handbook](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=524) - PreK Parent Handbook 2025-2026 - [Application Requirements & Forms](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=166) - Application Information Grades 1-8 Application Requirements Grades 1-8 OLMC Health History Form (All Students) Physical Record Form (Kindergarten, grade 6 and PA school entry) Dental Exam Form (Kindergarten, grade 3, grade 7 and PA school entry) Click here to apply now! - [Concussion](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=5809) - CDC Concussion Fact SheetACE Concussion Care Plan - [Lice](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=5794) - As your child’s school nurse, I want to make you aware of a “pesky” situation that impacts schools around the country, often as the school year begins. Pediculosis, or head lice, is a condition that each year affects approximately 6 to 12 million children between the ages of 3 and 12 years of age, and - [Food Allergy Information](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=5784) - Our goal is to keep your child safe, and avoid eating any foods to which he/she is allergic. I would like to review our guidelines for students with food allergies. •Your child will only eat foods brought from home. •Please provide a safe snack box containing extra snacks that are safe for your child to - [Medication Policy](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=5781) - All medications, whether prescription or over-the-counter, must be kept in the health office. Medications must be sent to school in the original labeled container and must be accompanied by a Medication Dispensing Form signed by both the physician (or dentist) and the parent. These forms are available in the health office or on the school - [Common Sense Media](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=122) - Most technology wasn't built with children in mind, but Common Sense Media can help. Common Sense Media is a leading independent source for media recommendations and advice for families. Common Sense Media Topics inlcude: Movies TV shows Books Apps Games Cell phones Online safety Parenting - [Student Support Services](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=6664) - At Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, teachers and administrators truly care about their students and want to see them succeed. Whether students are in need of academic tutoring, counseling, or speech and language services, OLMC School offers a variety of support solutions to ensure that students meet their goals. ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Our school - [Art Gallery](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=1547) - [Kindergarten A/B](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=432) - Teachers: Catherine Landolf/Maria Rupp and Rachel Hare Aide: Catherine Barrett and Julia McPhillips Communication Teachers may be contacted any time via email or phone. Parents are encouraged to contact teachers with any questions or concerns. Homework Procedures In Kindergarten, from October through December, the students will be given assignments to be done at home on - [PreKindergarten A/B](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=3583) - Teachers: Danielle Hudak and Andrea DePhillipo Aides: Katelin Cherba and Elizabeth Colibraro Communication Teachers can be contacted any time via email or phone. Parents are encouraged to contact teachers with any questions or concerns. Grading Procedure PreKindergarten students will receive report cards in January and June. Service Project This year, the students in PreKindergarten will participate - [Grade 3A/B](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=458) - Teachers: Carolynn Poiesz and Kristen Bierly Communication Teachers may be contacted any time via email. Parents are encouraged to contact teachers with any questions or concerns. Homework Procedures Although homework will be posted daily on Google classroom, it will be the responsibility of the student to copy assignments accurately and completely into his/her planner during - [Alumni Registration & News](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=17) - WELCOME BACK As graduates of OLMC School, our alumni are part of a strong faith tradition that dates back to 1876. While school days are still filled with prayers, instruction and outdoor activities, there are many new offerings included in the students’ day that visiting the website will uncover. Alumni are invited to take the - [Spanish](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=556) - Teacher: Monica Morales Grades PreK - 8 Communication Teachers may be contacted any time via email or phone. Parents are encouraged to contact teachers with any questions or concerns. Homework Procedures Homework and long term projects when assigned will be posted on OptionC Learning Management System, for Grades 1 - 8. It will be the responsibility of - [Physical Education](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=577) - Teacher PreK - Grade 8: Kristen Genna, M.Ed. ATC Communication Teachers may be contacted any time via email or phone. Parents are encouraged to contact the teacher with any questions or concerns. Homework Procedures Homework and long-term projects when assigned will be posted on the PE Google Classrooms for Grades 4-8. It will be - [Music](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=545) - Teacher: Mr. Alexander Taormina Music: Grades PreK - 8 Co-Curriculars: Beginning and Advanced Choirs & Tone Chimes Ensemble Communication Teachers may be contacted any time via email or phone. Parents are encouraged to contact teachers with any questions or concerns. Homework Procedures Homework and long-term projects when assigned will be posted on the Google classroom - [Honors Math](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=550) - Teacher: Theresa Goodwin Communication Teachers may be contacted any time via email or phone. Parents are encouraged to contact teachers with any questions or concerns. Homework Procedures Honors Math homework will be posted daily on Google classroom. Students are also encouraged to copy homework assignments completely and accurately into their planners at the beginning of each - [Technology](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=553) - Technology Teacher: Deb Convery Communication Teachers may be contacted any time via email or phone. Parents are encouraged to contact teachers with any questions or concerns. Homework Procedures Homework and long term projects when assigned will be posted on both Google Classroom * and OptionC Learning Management System . It will be the responsibility of the student to copy - [Art](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=539) - Teacher: Catherine Barr Student Art Gallery Communication Teachers may be contacted any time via email or phone. Parents are encouraged to contact teachers with any questions or concerns. Homework Procedures Homework and long term projects when assigned will be posted on Google classroom for Grades 4-8. It will be the responsibility of the student to - [Grades 7 and 8](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=487) - 7A Homeroom Teacher Mary Ann Alcaro - 7A/7B Science & 8A/8B Science 7B Homeroom Teacher Susan Baldassarre - 7A/7B Social Studies & 8A/8B English Language Arts 8A Homeroom Teacher Melissa Rockovich - 7A/7B English Language Arts & 8A/8B Religion 8B Homeroom Teacher Kristen Cohan - 7 Traditional Math, 8 Traditional Math & 8A/8B Social Studies Deb - [Grade 6A/B](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=479) - Lisa Coer 6A/6B English Language Arts & 5A/5B Religion Barbra Villalba 5A/5B Science, 6A/6B Science & 6A/6B Social Studies Communication Teachers may be contacted any time via email. Parents are encouraged to contact teachers with any questions or concerns. Homework Procedures Although homework is posted daily on the Google classroom, it is - [Grade 5A/B](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=471) - Christina Jolly 5 Traditional Math, 6 Traditional Math & 5A/5B Social Studies Beatrice Allen 5A/5B English Language Arts & 6A/6B Religion Communication Teachers may be contacted any time via email. Parents are encouraged to contact teachers with any questions or concerns. Homework Procedures Although homework is posted daily on the Google classroom, it is - [Grade 4A/B](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=463) - Christina Chitjian 4A Mathematics, English Language Arts, Social Studies & 4A/B Religion Gretchen Booth 4B Mathematics, English Language Arts, Social Studies & 4A/4B Science Communication Teachers may be contacted any time via email. Parents are encouraged to contact teachers with any questions or concerns. Homework Procedures Although homework will be posted daily on the Google - [Grade 2A/B](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=453) - Teachers: Debbie Dailey and Teresa Shumock Star of the Week Communication Teachers may be contacted any time via email or phone. Parents are encouraged to contact teachers with any questions or concerns. Homework Procedures Although homework will be posted daily on Google classroom, it will be the responsibility of the student to copy assignments accurately - [Grade 1A/B](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=448) - Teachers: Patricia Morelli and Liz Dineen Communication Teachers may be contacted any time via email or phone. Parents are encouraged to contact teachers with any questions or concerns. Homework Procedures Homework will be posted daily on Google Classroom. Homework is to be completed daily and signed by a parent. Grading Procedure Students will be evaluated on - [Curriculum](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=116) - Select any link below to view the curriculum for that grade/subject: KINDERGARTEN GRADE ONE GRADE TWO GRADE THREE GRADE FOUR GRADE FIVE GRADE SIX GRADE SEVEN GRADE EIGHT ART TECHNOLOGY HONORS MATH LIBRARY MUSIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION - [Middle States Re-Accreditation Report](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=903) - Middle States Document 2023 - [Application Requirements & Forms](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=145) - Kindergarten Information Application Requirements Kindergarten Order of Admissions and Wait List Procedures OLMC Health History Form (All Students) Physical Record Form (Kindergarten, grade 6 and PA school entry) Dental Exam Form (Kindergarten, grade 3, grade 7 and PA school entry) Click here to apply now! - [Application Requirements & Forms](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=135) - PreK Requirements PreK Order of Admissions and Wait List Procedures OLMC Health History Form Click here to apply now! - [School Profile](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=29) - WELCOME Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a Catholic School in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, with a rich history in proclaiming the message of Jesus Christ and integrating the magisterial teaching of scripture and tradition of the Church. Through prayer, example and instruction, students learn about the person of Jesus, worship as members of the Church community, - [EITC](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=6606) - [Admissions](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=129) - We are currently accepting applications for students in PreK through grade 8. Please click the link below to apply now! Click here to apply now! - [Want to learn more?](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=139) - To learn more about Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, please complete this form or contact our Director of Institutional Advancement, Mrs. Michelle Stetler, at michellestetler@ourladymtcarmelschool.org. - [Required Health Examinations](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=5778) - Pennsylvania mandates the following examinations at the indicated times: Physical School entry, Grades 6 and 11 Dental School entry, grades 3 and 7 Hearing School entry, grades K, 1,2,3,7, and 11 (Children with hearing problems may be checked annually) Vision All grades Height,Weight,BMI All - [Health Room Services](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=5765) - A Certified School Nurse from the Central Bucks School District is assigned to Our Lady of Mt Carmel School; the number of days per week may vary. The school nurse maintains student health records, performs state-required health screenings, administers doctor-prescribed medications, performs nursing procedures, responds to school illnesses and accidents, assists physicians and dentists - [Communicable Diseases](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=5774) - You must contact the health office if your child contracts a communicable disease. Children are excluded from school for the common diseases listed below: Chicken Pox: Excluded until at least 6 days after the last outbreak of “pox”. Acute Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye): Excluded until prescribed treatment has been given for 24 hours. Head Lice: - [Star of the Week](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=861) - [Facebook Demo - Customizer](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=5249) - This is a Facebook demo page created by plugin automatically. 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This is accomplished through the example and instruction of the parish priests and our catechists and by providing a variety - [Tuition Simplified](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=3955) - [Star of the Week](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=823) - [PreK](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=131) - [Home & School Association](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=198) - Forms - [Elementary Unit](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=529) - [Classroom Websites](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=120) - [Overview](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=143) - OLMC offers a full-day or half-day Kindergarten program with academic instruction in Religion, Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies, and weekly instruction in Spanish, Library, Music, Art, and Physical Education. Instruction is scheduled so children learn academic courses in the morning, including Spanish, and special courses in the afternoon. Our Kindergarten program is guided - [Overview](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=133) - PHILOSOPHY Our Lady of Mount Carmel PreKindergarten views children as unique individuals deeply loved by their parents and by God, who have been entrusted to our care. The children are guided to develop a sense of self-esteem and confidence in their abilities and to view themselves and every other child as capable individuals. A developmentally - [Primary Unit](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=511) - [Stationery Requirements for 2018-2019](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=1711) - Stationery List 2018-19 PreK Stationery List 2018-19 K Stationery List 2018-19 Grade 1 Stationery List 2018-19 Grade 2 Stationery List 2018-19 Grade 3 Stationery List 2018-19 Grade 4 Stationery List 2018-19 Grade 5 Stationery List 2018-19 Grade 6 Stationery List 2018-19 Grade 7 Stationery List 2018-19 Grade 8 - [](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=3188) - You Shop. Amazon Gives. Shop with Amazon Smile to Support Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Amazon Smile is a donation program through the Amazon Smile Foundation. Each time you place an order on Amazon Our Lady of Mount Carmel School will receive 0.5% of the purchase price of your order. CLICK HERE to associate your account to Our - [Click the flyer for tickets](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=3164) - [Visit](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=149) - To schedule a visit to Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, please contact our Director of Institutional Advancement, Mrs. Michelle Stetler, at michellestetler@ourladymtcarmelschool.org or by calling 215-348-5907. - [Visit](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=170) - To schedule a visit to Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, please contact our Director of Institutional Advancement, Mrs. Michelle Stetler, at michellestetler@ourladymtcarmelschool.org or by calling 215-348-5907. - [Grade Four](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=610) - Students in Grade Four receive instruction in religion, integrated language arts and reading, math, science and social studies. The following are summaries of the curriculum covered in each of these subject areas. Religion Text - We Believe- God’s Law Guides Us (4). Sadlier, 2011. Children will participate in daily prayer. Some of the areas of - [Grade 5B](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=474) - Teacher: S. Downs Grade 5 Social Studies, Science and Math Grade 6 Religion 5B Livebinder Discipline Procedures Each classroom seeks to foster the values of a Catholic, Christian community: kindness, courtesy, justice, respect, hospitality and cooperation. Please refer to policies outlined in the Student Handbook. Homework Procedures Although homework is posted daily on OptionC Management System, it is - [Library Wall of Fame Book Logs](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=567) - book_log_k-3 Chapter Book Log 3-8 - [Grade Eight](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=684) - Students in Grade Eight receive instruction in religion, english language arts and reading, math, Science and social studies. The following are the summaries of the curriculum covered in each of these subject areas. Religion Confirmation Text – Chosen. Ascension Press, 2016. The highlight of the curriculum will be the preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation. - [Honors Math](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=719) - The Honors Math Program begins in Grade Four so that students will have adequate time to complete all elementary math skills prior to taking Algebra I in Grade Eight. Challenging activities will be provided in an effort to make learning math an active, meaningful process for those students who exhibit talent, ability, achievement and interest - [Grade Seven](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=680) - Students in Grade Seven receive instruction in religion, English language arts and reading, math, science and social studies. The following are the summaries of the curriculum covered in each of these subject areas. Religion Text – Christ Our life: Jesus The Way, The Truth, The Life. Loyola Press 2009 The theme of the curriculum will - [Grade Six](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=716) - GRADE SIX Students in Grade Six receive instruction in Religion, English Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies. The following are the summaries of the curriculum covered in each of these subject areas Religion Text – We Believe We Are God’s People (6). Sadlier, 2015. A large portion of the course will be devoted to helping - [Grade Five](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=617) - Students in Grade Five receive instruction in religion, integrated language arts and reading, math, science and social studies. The following are the summaries of the curriculum covered in each of these subject areas. Religion Text – We Believe We Meet Jesus in the Sacraments (5). Sadlier, 2015. Students will participate in daily prayer and reflection. - [Music](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=757) - Pre-K Students in Pre-K receive instruction in Music approximately thirty times a year. The following is the summary of the curriculum covered in this subject area. Students in Pre-K learn to appreciate music through a variety of objectives each week. They sing, dance, play musical percussion instruments and listen to stories about different genres of - [Library](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=754) - Students in Grade PreK through Eight receive instruction in library approximately thirty times a year. The following is the summary of the curriculum covered in this subject area. The school library exists to support the curriculum of each grade level. With the revised guidelines that are aligned with the Common Core State Standards, the librarian - [Grade Two](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=604) - Students in Grade Two will receive instruction in Religion, English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies and Handwriting. The following are the summaries of the curriculum covered in each of these areas. Religion Text – We Believe Jesus Shares God’s Life. Sadlier, 2015. Text - First Penance. Sadlier Text - First Eucharist. Sadlier The primary focus - [Kindergarten](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=594) - Students in Kindergarten receive instruction in religion, integrated language arts and reading, math, science and social studies. The following are the summaries of the curriculum covered in each of these subject areas. Religion Text - We Believe. Sadlier, 2015. Students will study the seasons of the liturgical year, special feast days, Creation, Baptism, the - [Grade One](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=601) - Students in Grade One will receive instruction in English Language Arts, Math, Religion, Handwriting, Science, and Social Studies. Following are the summaries of the curriculum covered in each of these subject areas. Religion Text – We Believe. Sadlier, 2015. The students will learn about the lives of the saints and complete projects about a few - [Home & School](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=2677) - [Forms](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=202) - Home and School Income Record Uniform Exchange Request form 2017-18 Home and School Check Request - [Program Description for Middle Unit – Grades 7 and 8](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=672) - Students at this level share in the responsibility for their own education by learning time management techniques and striving to develop academic competence and personal self-discipline. Curriculum subject areas are presented by a team of teachers who utilize the guidelines as a basis of instruction. Techniques include lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and cooperative learning activities. The - [Program Description for Elementary Unit – Grades 4 through 6](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=670) - At the elementary level, the students’ understanding of concepts and ideas evolves to a higher level of critical thinking skills. A variety of teaching techniques are used to allow the students to develop grammatical and reading skills as well as an appreciation for literature. The components of the English Language Arts program are reading, writing, - [Program Description for Primary Unit – Grades 1 to 3](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=668) - The goal for the Primary Unit is to develop the students’ mathematical and literacy skills. Reading, writing, spelling, handwriting, and listening and speaking skills are developed into an English Language Arts program based on the Core Curriculum State Standards in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia guidelines. Reading is taught using a variety of teaching - [Spanish](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=1915) - Teacher: M. Jaraba Students in grades PreK - 8 receive instruction in Spanish on a weekly basis. The following are the summaries of the curriculum covered at each of the grade levels. Grades PreK - 3 The focus will be on very basic vocabulary. Students will have a didactic second language learning process. Technology will - [Physical Education](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=696) - PHYSICAL EDUCATION The aim of the Health and Physical Education Program is to promote health and wellness of one's lifestyle through physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects. Accomplishment of this is through guided instruction and participation in a variety of experiences involving sports, fitness and other activities. Students will be able to assess their own capabilities - [Grade 6B](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=482) - Teacher: P. Rohrbaugh Grade 6 Science and Social Studies Grade 5 Religion Discipline Procedures Classroom discipline procedure will follow the guidelines set forth in the Positive Discipline module. For repeated infractions or those of a more serious nature, the policies outlined in the School Handbook will be implemented Homework Procedures Homework will be assigned nightly as prescribed - [Grade Three](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=607) - Students in Grade Three receive instruction in Religion, English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies and Handwriting. The following are summaries of the curriculum covered in each of these subject areas. Religion Text –We Believe We Are the Church. Sadlier, 2015 The students will learn about the life of Jesus and how He brought the - [Art](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=620) - Students in PreK through Grade Eight receive instruction in art approximately thirty times a year. The following is the summary of the curriculum covered in this subject area. Students at every grade level will be introduced to various art skills while incorporating the elements of art and the principles of design. Art history will likewise - [Technology](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=614) - Students in Grades One through Eight receive instruction in Technology once per week, approximately thirty times a year. The following is the summary of the curriculum covered in this subject area. Grades One to Three The students begin work on keyboarding skills in Grade One and continue to work on these skills using web-based “Dance - [Grade 8A](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=490) - Teacher: L. Davis Grade 6 Traditional Math Grade 7 Religion and Honors Math Grade 8 Religion and Honors Math Middle Unit LiveBinder Discipline Procedures Each classroom seeks to foster the values of a Catholic, Christian community: kindness, courtesy, justice, respect, hospitality and cooperation. Please refer to policies outlined in the School Handbook Schedule Grade Eight is - [Grade 7B](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=1841) - Teacher: M. Rockovich Grade 7 ELA Grade 8 ELA Middle Unit LiveBinder Discipline Procedures Each classroom seeks to foster the values of a Catholic, Christian community: kindness, courtesy, justice, respect, hospitality and cooperation. Please refer to policies outlined in the School Handbook Schedule Grade Eight is part of our Middle School Unit and along with Grade - [After School / Student Programs](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=204) - [Yearbook Order Form](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=1471) - [OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL RECOMMENDED SUMMER READING 2016](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=1676) - Seventh Grade Entering Eighth Grade REQUIRED READING – Navigating Early by Clare Vanderpool Upon return to school, students should be prepared to complete a classroom activity that correlates with the required summer reading. Also read and complete the activity for one of the books below. Choose according to the first letter of your - [OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL RECOMMENDED SUMMER READING 2016](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=1672) - Sixth Grade Entering Seventh Grade REQUIRED READING – The Red Pony by John Steinbeck Upon return to school, students should be prepared to complete a classroom activity that correlates with the required summer reading. Also read and complete the activity for one of the books below. Choose according to the first letter of - [OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL RECOMMENDED SUMMER READING 2016](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=1665) - Fifth Grade Entering Sixth Grade REQUIRED READING – Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert O’Brien Upon return to school, students should be prepared to complete a classroom activity that correlates with the required summer reading. Also read and complete the activity for one of the books below. Choose according - [OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL RECOMMENDED SUMMER READING 2016](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=1662) - Fourth Grade Entering Fifth Grade REQUIRED READING – The Lost Treasure of Tuckernuck by Emily Fairlie Upon return to school, students should be prepared to complete a classroom activity that correlates with the required summer reading. Also read and complete the activity for one of the books below. Choose according to the - [summer reading test page](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=1621) - [embeddoc url="http://new.ourladymtcarmelschool.org/wp-content/uploads/Gr7_8GraphicOrganizer1.doc" width="75%" height="75%" download="all" viewer="microsoft"] - [Copyright Webquest Websites](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=498) - COPYRIGHT WEBQUEST WEBSITES Questions 1 - 2 Definitions Question 3 Copyright: Basic Information and Guidelines. Chapter IV http://www.stolaf.edu/library/libinfo/copyright_basics.pdf Question 4 10 Myths of Copyright Question 5 Copyright and Fair Use Question 6 Duration of Copyright after January 1, 1978 Question 7 Five Rights of Copyright Owners Question 8 The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics Question - [The Wizard of Oz Tickets](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=1245) - Friday & Saturday Shows (Reserved) Sunday Matinee Show (General Admission) - [Nominate an Alumni to the OLMC Hall of Fame](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=1127) - Thank you for nominating an OLMC Alumni to the OLMC School Hall of Fame. To make a nomination, complete the enclosed form and then click the submit button. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 11, 2016. Please consider an individual’s excellence and contributions in the following areas as you make your nomination: Community service, - [Primary Unit](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=734) - [OLMC Craft Fair](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=730) - OLMC Craft Fair - [Grade 8](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=713) - Students in Grade Eight receive instruction in religion, english language arts and reading, math, Science and social studies. The following are the summaries of the curriculum covered in each of these subject areas. Religion Text – Christ Our Life. Loyola Press, 2009. Confirmation Text – Confirmed in the Spirit. Loyola Press, 2007. The highlight of - [Overview](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=164) - Program Description for Primary Unit – Grades 1 to 3 The goal for the Primary Unit is to develop the students’ mathematical and literacy skills. Reading, writing, spelling, handwriting, and listening and speaking skills are developed into an English Language Arts program based on the Core Curriculum State Standards in conjunction with the Archdiocese of - [Special Unit](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=535) - [Middle Unit](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=532) - [Forms](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=519) - C.A.R.E.S. Registration 2015_2016 C.A.R.E.S. Parent Agreement 2015-2016 - [Overview](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=516) - CARES Overview Our C.A.R.E.S. (Children are Receiving Extended Services) Program provides quality before and after school care for the students at OLMC School in PreK through 6th grade. C.A.R.E.S. is available from 7:00 AM – 8:20 AM and from 3:15 PM – 6:15 PM daily during our school year and from 11:30 AM – 6:15 - [Archdiocese of Philadelphia Schools](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=118) - Elementary School Curriculum - [Middle States Re-Accreditation](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=178) - The Middle States Re-Accreditation process is underway. After completing a year-long self study during the 2014-2015 school year, we are preparing for a visit from the Middle States Re-Accreditation team this November. We expect to receive the official approval and recognition in April of 2016. - [Grades 1-8](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=162) - Congratulations to our graduates! - [Carmel Connection](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=200) - [Kindergarten](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=141) - [Parents](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=35) - [Academics](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=31) - [Alumni](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=15) - [Sample Page](http://olmcs.org/?page_id=2) - This is an example page. 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