OLM Parent Newsletter
Wednesday, May 25th, 2016
Reflection Corner: The Holy Trinity
The celebration of the Trinity recognizes the three persons in ONE GOD - FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT. It is one of the greatest mysteries in the Church. While we cannot fully fathom the mystery of the Trinity, let us pause and reflect on its important dimensions which is the community of love and persons. The TRINITY is the primary symbol of a community.
How do I bring my relationship with God to my family and community? Am I willing to lay down my life for those whom the Lord has given me to take care for?
Carnival 2016
Thank you very much for everyone's cooperation in making this year's carnival one fun and successful event. We would like to extend our appreciation to Event Chair, Mr. Alvin Ubaldo, all committee members, room parents, parent volunteers who helped put the whole thing together.
All classes that met 100% participation are having their Free Dress Day on Tuesday, May 31st. Those who met their point incentives will have their class parties either on Friday, May 27th or Wednesday, June 1st. The Room Parents will coordinate the parties with their respective teachers.
Great job, everyone!
Scouts as Prayer and Flag Ceremony Leaders
OLM Student Council 2016 - 2017
President: Jonas Ubaldo
Vice President: Isabella Suchikul
Secretary: Danielle Datar
Treasurer: Charles Nicholson
Commissioner of Publicity: Alyssa Hernandez
Commissioner of Ecology: Brian Benito
Commissioner of Spirit: Jocelyn Leon Guerrero
We wish our incoming officers all the best as they take on the student leadership positions at Our Lady of Mercy School.
Fourth Grade Girls are CYO San Francisco Basketball Champions
Marina Viray
Devyn Rome
Andrea Abraham
Kaycee Leyson
Lindsey Delery
Jordan Blecha
Elina Moeller
Way to go, girls!
School Year 2016 - 2017 Calendar
August 22: First Day of School (noon dismissal)
October 10: Columbus Day
October 26 - 28: Fall Parent Teacher Conference
November 11: Veterans Day
November 24 - 25: Thanksgiving Holidays
December 19 - 30: Christmas Vacation
January 2: New Year's Holiday
January 16: Martin Luther King, Jr.
February 3: PreK to 8 Archdiocesan Educator's Conference - School is closed
February 20: Presidents' Day Holiday
March 17: School Holiday
March 30 - 31: Spring Parent Teacher Conference
April 14: Good Friday
April 14 - 21: Easter Vacation
May 29: Memorial Day
June 7: Last Day of School
*Please note that the Monday after the Carnival next school year will be a school holiday.
OLM Band at the Catholic Elementary Schools Spring Concert
Congratulations to all students in our band program. The Catholic Elementary Schools Spring Concert at Serra HIgh School was very well-attended. Our students did well as they performed with students from the other Catholic Elementary Schools. Congratulations and appreciation go to Mr. McClanahan, our band teacher, and his OLM students for a job well-done.
Handbell Choir Program
Looking for Art Parents
This program will come alive at OLM with the able support of Art Parents (no need to be art-inclined) who are excited to help deliver art instruction in our classrooms. While time commitment depends on your availability, consistency will be important. If you are interested to know more about how you could be a part of this exciting program, please email Jen Vitug at mjfvitug@gmail.com .
OLM Artists Represent the Archdiocese in MCA Art Contest
Jeremiah Mateo
Alyssa Hernandez
Bebina Kacher
Celena Yu
Ethan Maxion
Rylie Bautista
Mr. Gotuaco, representing MCA, came to personally hand the recognition certificates to our students. Congratulations!
OLM Superstars
Ethan Aquino (1A)
Jasper Watts (2A)
Daniel Aldeguer (3A)
Sean Quanico (6B)
Josh Bautista (8B)
Ethan Villanueva (8B)
Sixth Graders Off to Outdoor Ed Trip
Our sixth graders left yesterday morning to head off to their Outdoor Ed. Lots of parents were present to send them off. They will be gone till Friday, May 27th. They surely will come back with lots of stories from their outdoor ed experiences.
Dates to Remember
May 30: Memorial Day - No School
June 1: 8th Grade Dinner
June 3: 8th Grade breakfast and Graduation Day for Class of 2016
June 6: Noon Dismissal
June 7: Kindergarten Celebration, Noon Dismissal
June 8: School Mass at 10:00 a.m., Dismissal at 11:00 a.m.