SLE Focus for the Month: Responsible Catholic Christian Learners
OLM Students are RESPONSIBLE Christian Learners who:
Act with compassion.
Learn about and contribute to community.
Meet academic and behavioral expectations.
Sustainability Award Presented on Earth Day, 2019
Congratulations to our school community for the recognition on the sustainability work that we have done at Our Lady of Mercy School by the City of Daly City. Representing us in the Award Ceremony at DC City Hall Council Meeting were Assistant Principal Ms. Gorman, Student Council Advisor Ms. Coddington, Facilities Manager Mr. Nino, and Student Council Commissioner of Ecology from last year, standing in for Timmy Consunji, Joseph Benito.
Let us continue the great work!
Compost.
Reuse.
Reduce.
Recycle.
Morning Assembly Leaders
Our morning assemblies this week are led by our Student Council this week. They are leading the recitation of the Glorious mysteries. Pope Francis' Intentions for the Month of April is to pray for Doctors and Nurses and Medical Caregivers!
Our Lady of Mercy, pray for us!
Dance Class Performance
Our Dance Classes (K - 5) and Dance Club will have an End-of-the-Year performance during the morning assembly on Tuesday, May 14th, at the school yard. Everyone is invited to attend.
OLM Stations of the Cross
Thank you very much to all for a beautiful, reflection-filled Stations of the Cross we had on Holy Wednesday. Special thanks to Fr. Doming, our seventh graders, their teachers,, Mr. Beteta and Mr. Byrne, Ms. Gorman and Ms. Cynthia for preparing our leaders for the prayer services.
Our appreciation to the Knights of Columbus Council #15242 for the outdoor Stations of the Cross they built for our parish / school community.
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Washing of the Feet
For the first time at our school, we reenacted the Washing of the Feet as part of our Holy Thursday Prayer Service led by Fr. Gabe Wankar. Thanks to everyone who planned, prepared, and took roles during the service and to everyone as well for your participation and engagement.
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Tootsie Roll Drive
The Knights of Columbus will hold its annual Tootsie Roll Drive this coming weekend. They are once again soliciting the support our families in this fundraising efforts for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. We invite our students and families to make monetary donations that will be collected at dismissal on Friday, May 3rd. Knights of Columbus and some of our students will be passing cans / jars for our donations and will be handing our tootsie rolls in appreciation of your participation. Thank you!
Kindergarten Easter Egg Hunt
The little ones, as always, had a wonderful time in the Easter Egg Hunt. Thanks to our Student Council for organizing the event.
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Spirit Week
In anticipation of our Carnival weekend, next week is Spirit Week! We invite everyone to show spirit by coming to school in the following themes:
Monday, May 6th: Disney Day
Tuesday, May 7th: Pajama Day
Wednesday, May 8th: Jersey Day
Thursday, May 9th: Throwback Thursday Day
Friday, May 10th Carnival Day!: OLM Spirit Day
Please note next week is NOT Free Dress week. It is Spirit Week. Students need to be in uniforms if they decide not to follow the above themes.
Our Lady of Mercy School