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From The Business Office
IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED!
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Re-Enrollment Deadline This Weekend!
REMINDER:
- Re-enrollment this year is online through Parent's Web
- Regular $350 Registration Fee deadline is Sunday 4/30
- On Monday 5/1, the fee increases from $350 to $400 to reflect a $50 late fee
Thank you to those who have already re-enrolled your student and those who have paid your registration fee!
For those who have paid the fee but haven't completed the online re-enrollment, please remember that classes cannot be scheduled until the enrollment process is complete. Questions, concerns and more information is available by contacting Dwight Stevenson at 513/487-3120 or Barb Farwick at 513/487-3134.
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URGENT: EdChoice Application Deadline This Friday!
For students who are utilizing the EdChoice Scholarship, renewal and application information and materials are now available online through our Business Office link. Deadline is on April 28 at 2 pm. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Mrs. Margarita Keithley in the Business Office at 513-487-3172.
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Vote Jack O'Donnell for Enquirer Player of the Week!
Congratulations to Jack O'Donnell for being nominated for this week's Enquirer Baseball Player of the Week! Be sure and go online to cast your vote for Jack today! Polls remain open through Friday at noon, and only one vote is accepted per device, so be sure and spread the word. Again, congrats to Jack -- and GO CAVS!!!
Click here to vote now!
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From the Academic Dean
The Academic Banquet is May 4
th!
The banquet recognizes those students
that have distinguished themselves in extracurricular activities of a scholarly nature as well as those students that have demonstrated excellence in the classroom as determined by their presence on the Dean's List or First Honors for all three quarters.
You may pick up your dinner tickets at the door, the night of the banquet. This is a wonderful event and I would like to add my congratulations to all the students that have merited this recognition.
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Cavaliers Kick Off Partnership with Good Sam College
Attention Class of 2018 and 2019: New Dual Enrollment Courses Available for Next Year!
Purcell Marian is proud to be able to offer additional dual college credit courses through a partnership with the Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Allied Science. The courses that are being offered next year are available by clicking the link below. Students
wishing to take these courses must receive the recommendation of the teacher of the appropriate content area as well as meeting the requirements of Good Samaritan. Students accepted will receive these courses free of charge. Click on the link for a description of the classes as well as a teacher recommendation sheet. The completed recommendation sheet should be turned in to Ms. Castlen in Guidance by May 5. (more below)
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Students also participated in an event on Monday as part of the newly-formed partnership between the schools to encourage consideration of career pathway opportunities in the nursing and allied sciences.
Students from Purcell Marian visited Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Allied Sciences for a hands-on experience in the College's biology and simulation labs. Take a look at some of the fun we had, including dissection, working with life-like mannequins in a hospital room setting, and even meeting the GSC mascot, Hoot! Thanks to everyone at Good Samaritan College for making the Cavaliers feel so welcome!
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Seniors: Be sure to bring scholarships and acceptance letters to Guidance!
Don't miss out on your hard-earned recognition! Be sure to turn in your scholarship and acceptance letters to the Guidance Office so we caninclude your accomplishments in our publicity efforts and at graduation! Please see Ms. Nicole no later than May5!
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Ladies Night Out This Thursday at Benken Florist!
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Out of Uniform This Friday for Suicide Prevention Awareness
This Friday, April 28 will be a free out of uniform day in support of Suicide Prevention Awareness. Students are asked to wear teal and purple or either of the two official colors for Suicide Prevention Awareness.
Standard dress code guidelines apply. There will also be ribbons available for any student in uniform who wishes to participate.
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From the P3 President
P3 Meetings are the SECOND Monday of the month at 6:30 in the Board room.
Next meeting: Monday, May 9 at 6:30 pm. See you there!
Breakfast Buddies
Big news: we got our new refrigerator!!!!! So yogurt and string cheese are welcome as new items. Lunch items are the most needed. Click the link to see what is requested and to sign up. Or bring in any items to the front office any time. Everything is greatly appreciated.
April (click below)
Be On the Lookout:
P3 is forever trying to build our PM spirit inside and outside the school. So be on the lookout for: new community building ideas, Teacher Appreciation dinner, senior day items, and more. New this year - UNIFORM EXCHANGE. If you have old uniforms that your child has outgrown, or you no longer need, save it for our uniform exchange. We will start collecting in May. And don't forget to sign up for our Facebook page at
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Need to leave school early for an appointment?
You MUST get an early release pass from the main office in the morning or before the time you need to leave.
Thank you.
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Graduation Handbook On Our Website!
Trying to coordinate your grad parties, remind Grandma about the big day or just want to make sure you've got the right information in your work calendar? For your convenience, the 2016-17 Graduation Handbook is now accessible on our website! Easily access all the key dates and requirements from home, work or on the go...just click the link below!
View online handbook now!
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Spring Parent Information Sessions
April 26, May 10 & May 24
As part of the Admissions Office's ongoing efforts to increase exposure to the advantages of being a Cavalier, Parent Information Sessions have been scheduled for prospective families on Thursdays in April and May.
Sessions will be held in the Purcell Marian Board Room from 6 - 7:15 pm on the following dates:
May 10, 2017
May 24, 2017
Postcards, flyers and additional information are available in the Admissions Office for parents interested and willing to share with their grade school families. Thanks in advance for helping us spread the word!
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Junior Parents:
Meningococcal Vaccine Requirement
All junior parents who have not turned in documentation for two meningitis vaccines (now required by the State of Ohio for entry into senior year for 2017-18) should have received notice in the mail. Please send updated vaccination records to the Main Office, or fax to Purcell Marian, ATTN: School Nurse at 513-751-1395.
PLEASE NOTE: STUDENTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO BEGIN THEIR SENIOR YEAR WITHOUT THESE RECORDS ON FILE AT SCHOOL.
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Lunch Menu
$3.50 a sandwich
Friday - Pizza
$1.50 per slice
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From the Office of Student Life
Virtue of the Week: Responsibility
A Cavalier is...Responsible
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Responsible
We will take responsibility when we make mistakes and help find solutions
Everyone makes mistakes, Cavalier will acknowledge when mistakes are made and help create solutions so they don't keep making the same mistake!
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Homelessness Awareness Drive
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Purcell Marian has been added to a growing number of schools that have taken advantage of the SaferOH Tip Line. By calling or texting the statewide hotline 844-SaferOH, you can report anything that is suspicious or endangering to you, your friends, or your school. This tip line can be used by students, parent, or staff to report imminent suicides, violence, bullying, or other problems or potential hazards that may occur or are occurring.
Click here to visit our webpage for more information
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We have been discussing Purcell Marian's Drug Prevention Program and drug-free lifestyles. This week we will continue to educate our students about a drug-free lifestyle and will be asking them to volunteer to participate in the drug test that will take place this month.
Please view our website at
www.purcellmarian.org under
Student Life to view our drug prevention program and/or volunteer your child for our next test in April.
PARENT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MAY 23 AT 6:30 PM
We will have a parent meeting on
Tuesday May 23rd to give information on our Drug Prevention Program. The meeting will start at 6:30 pm and take place in the center. Parents should enter through the main doors on Hackberry Street.
Mr. Tobin reminds all students and parents that this program will be mandatory for all students next year.
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Prom is Just Around the Corner!
Purcell Marian's Prom will take place on May 6
th at The Madison, located at 700 Madison Ave in Covington, KY (41011). Doors open at 7:00 pm and the dance is over at 11:00 pm. Dinner will be served around 7:30. Tickets are $55 for a single and $100 for a couple, and will be sold at all lunches the week of April
24
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th.
Students and parents must read and sign the rules and regulation sheet to purchase tickets (see below). Any student who would like to take a student from another school must see Mr. Tobin, Ms. Winfrey, or Miss Johnson to get a signed Guest Form (also posted below). We are looking forward to a great night!
Prom Guest Form
Please note that seniors will have the Friday May 5th before prom off school!
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Please see the attached document for complete information about uniforms, schedules and activities for Senior Week 2017
Congratulations, Seniors!!!
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Student Merits
Each week we will highlight a few students who received merits from the staff of Purcell Marian for doing something great!
Mr. Hamm - Awarded Sam Schultheis with a merit for being nominated as athlete of the week. Also for being "a great student and generous person."
Mr. Ulrich - Awarded Adam Hall a merit for being a work study student every 3rd bell.
Mr. Tobin - Awarded Kim Bennie a merit for helping him pick up trash outside of a classroom. Thanks for helping to make The Castle a better place, Kim!
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Family Points to Date
Family News - Congrats to the following families all of which received ZERO demerits last week:
Abel, Chaminade, Fahrig, Gardner, and Hackberry - way to go families!
Congrats also to the Abel family for regaining 1st place.
1st place - Abel family with 6,210 points
2nd place family - Powers family with 6,095 points
3rd place family - Politi family with 5,000 points
The family with the most points after Cavalier Craziness will receive Friday May 12th off from school. We will announce the winning family n Thursday May 11th.
Below are the updates points for the week of 4-19-17 - 4-21-17
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Dodge Ball |
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1500 |
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6210 |
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| Chaminade |
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| 695 |
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695 |
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| Eveslage |
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| 1835 |
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25 |
1810 |
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| Fahrig |
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| 3650 |
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25 |
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3675 |
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| Gardner |
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| 2755 |
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2755 |
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| Hackberry |
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| 3280 |
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3280 |
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| Hart |
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| 3190 |
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25 |
3165 |
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| Politi |
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| 5025 |
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25 |
50 |
5000 |
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| Powers |
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| 6145 |
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25 |
75 |
6095 |
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| Regina |
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| 3440 |
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75 |
3365 |
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2017 Flying Pig Marathon Fluid Station Volunteers Needed!
Sunday, May 7th (6am-10am)
*Need 40 Volunteers (Deadline for Registration is 4/21)
---corner of Madison Road and Victory Parkway
Volunteer Online Registration:
1) Follow the direct link to our online volunteer registration site:
http://volunteer.getmeregistered.com/events/open_opportunities.php?id=268
2) Find and select Purcell Marian High School from the Group list
3) Complete Required Volunteer Information
4) Use pmhs as the group password when asked near the end of the form.
5) Click "Get Me Registered" to submit your information
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Opportunities in Communities
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DISCERNMENT AND VOCATIONS:
ANSWERS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
On Monday May 22nd at 7 pm, Reverend Thomas J. McQuillen, M.A., Dean of Men at Mt. St. Mary's Seminar, will present a program designed for young people and religious vocation choices.
The evening begins at 6 pm with the Rosary in the Chapel at St. Paul's Home, 476 Riddle Road, Clifton 45220. St. Paul's Home is operated by the Little Sisters of the Poor in Cincinnati for the elderly poor of all race and religions. Fr. McQuillen will speak at 7pm and answer questions until 8 pm.
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Earn Service Hours at Pleasant Ridge Library!
The Pleasant Ridge children's librarian, Charlene Bandurraga-Hole is asking for volunteers to help with children's programming. Teens are needed to help one time or on an ongoing basis. Programs are weekdays at 4 or Saturdays. Contact Charlene at
513-369-4488 to volunteer or get more information.
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