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Week of February 21, 2017

Purcell Marian Family News

From the Marianists

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FamilyOnline

Need to leave school early for an appointment?

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You MUST get an early release pass from the main office in the morning or before the time you need to leave.

Thank you.

Grand Event Wine Tasting at Oakley Wines

Save the Date!

Thursday, March 9, 2017

6:00 to 9:00 pm

at Oakley Wines

4011 Allison Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45209

Come sample 3 Whites and 2 Reds and enjoy some sweet treats and savory bites. $30 per person and 10% of all wine purchased will be donated back to Purcell Marian. Can't make it? That's okay, drop by Oakley Wines all day on March 9, and mention Purcell Marian when purchasing wine. All proceeds will be used to fund the Wine Pull for the Grand Event.

Click here to register!

From the Office of Admissions:

Spring Open House Date Announced

Invite friends, neighbors and families of grade schoolers to join us for a Special Edition Spring Open House! In response to the increasing demand for opportunities for grade schoolers to explore their high school options, Purcell Marian has introduced a new Spring Open House to make it easier for students and their families to explore all Purcell Marian has to offer. Plan to join us on Thursday, April 6 from 5:30 - 7:30. A "mini" version of our Fall Open House, guests will have the opportunity to learn about our academic, athletic, extracurricular and spiritual growth opportunities in a friendly, casual setting. Hope to see you there!

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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:

April 26, 2017

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!

Senior Pictures

URGENT NOTICE: In order for your senior picture to be included in the framed class composite photo that goes on the wall forever here at The Castle, you MUST have your picture taken at Executive Studios before April 3rd.

The cost is only $36 per session which includes 2 outfits.

DON'T WAIT. Be sure to call ASAP for the best date and time (513) 241-4959

Address:

700 West Pete Rose Way

Longworth Hall Building D, Floor 5

Cincinnati, Ohio 45203

You may use your picture from Executive Studios or choose another photographer for the yearbook.

If you use another photographer (for the yearbook only) you must send a digital copy to Mr. Wyche at [email protected]

by March 31^st.

Technology Update

Purcell Marian is excited to announce that we now have 60+ fully functional wi-fi Access Points installed in the building! In addition, 12 major network switches have been replaced with those of the latest level of industry technology.

Thank you all for your patience and support during this crucial IT update project -- we're gearing up and looking forward to the many opportunities this will provide our students with as we move into One-to-One technology next school year!

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.

From the P3 President

Here's an update of items that may interest you:

Blended Learning - Parent Advisory

The Blended Learning Parent meeting is Monday, February 13 at 5:30 pm in the conference room on the 2 ^nd floor next to the library. All parents interested in discussing Blended Learning concerns are invited.

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.

February (click below)

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49a5a82fa02-february

March (click below)

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49a5a82fa02-20171

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, snowboarding, Teacher Appreciation dinner, senior day items, and more. And don't forget to sign up for our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1706357222947967/

P3 Meetings are the SECOND Monday of the month at 6:30 in the Board room. Next meeting: Monday March 13 at 6:30. See you there.

Happy New Year,

Megan Schultheis

P3-President

From the Guidance Office

MARCH 1st :

-Testing Day for all Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen

-Seniors Off School -- Service Hours Catch-Up Day

On Wednesday, March 1st, we will be administering standardized tests to all juniors, sophomores, and freshmen:

Juniors: SAT (an official administration with scores being sent to colleges)

Sophomores: IOWAs

Freshmen: IOWAs

**the IOWA scores will be used to meet state testing requirements and can be used in place of the AIR tests

The school day schedule will look like this:

7:45: Students report directly to testing location

8:00: Official start time for tests

12:00 - 12:15: Students complete testing
Students report to Alumni Hall for lunch sponsored by P3

12:45: Ash Wednesay Service

1:50: Early (Wednesday) Dismissal

Click here for helpful testing tips and reminders!

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Attention Seniors:

March 1st is an excellent opportunity for you to catch up on any service hours you may still need for
graduation.

See Mr. Sander if you have questions about your service hours. Mr. Sander and Mr. Tobin can also provide you with available service hours opportunities!

Drug Policy

We will be discussing Purcell Marian's Drug Prevention Program and drug free lifestyles during our family meeting and throughout the next couple weeks. Please view our website under Student Life at Drug Prevention Program to view our program information and/or volunteer your child to volunteer for our next test in April. I would like to remind all student and parents, that is program will be mandatory for all students next year.

From the Office of Student Life

Virtue of the Week: Resolve

The virtue of the week is Resolve. Resolve is the strength to firmly decide on a course of action and stick to it and so we pray...Lord God help us to resolve to be the best we can be in all we do; from our studies here at school to our involvement with activities and sports after school. Help us commit to follow the course of action you have planned for us with open hearts and minds. Help us also to resolve to be better sons and daughters, brothers and sisters and friends; so that all who meet us know that we are your light in the world. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Skill of the Week: Respect for All (Week #2)

Respect for All - Our first expectation of a Cavalier is to be Respectful.

It is very important to be respectful toward adults, our peers, and ourselves as this skill will lead to success now and later in life. We would like to focus the next couple of weeks on respecting our teachers and all staff members here at the Castle. If any adult in the building addresses a student, the student needs to:

1. Stop what they are doing

2. Come to the staff member and listen to what they have to say

3. Then use the skill of following instructions

Remember your parents have placed the staff and teachers in charge of you during the day so respecting all staff members is like respecting your parents. If we want to make Purcell Marian the best it can be, then we all need to have respect for each other.

Policy Focus of the Week - Late to Class

A reminder to all students, you have 3 minutes to get to class on time. If you are late and do not have a note from a teacher you will be given a consequence. If a teacher keeps you a minute or two after the bell rings make sure to ask for a note. Students should finish all quizzes and other assessments after school not after class. We want to avoid students being more than a couple minutes late to their next class.

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844-SaferOH Tip Line

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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Purcell Marian All School Service Opportunity

Thanks to the following students for going to St. Margaret Hall to help assist/visit with the elderly living there! It was a great experience, and each student who attended earned his or her family points for one Merit!

Timia Moore

Danielle Williams

Natera Bean

Shawn Rainey

Amanda Diaz

Tristan Kelly

Jerusha Riess-Smith

Trevon McNeil

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Student Merits

We will be highlighting a few students who earned merits each week. Below are some students who were caught doing something good last week:

Mrs. Reasoner a warded Dawson Irizarry a merit for his work in the main office as a work study student. Dawson received a compliment from a caller to the school who commented on his politeness and professionalism. Way to represent the Castle, Dawson!

Mrs. Knox awarded Ta'Jae Hankerson a merit for her good work in the classroom. "She participates in class, asks great questions, and is very focused," says Mrs. Knox.

Coach David Brown awarded Haden Ball a merit for his generosity towards another student. Coach Brown witnessed Haden paying for a new student's out of uniform pass. Once Haden discovered the student didn't have enough money to pay for the out of uniform, he offered to pay for him without hesitation and insisted that he did not need to pay him back. Thank you, Haden!
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United for Uganda: Penny War Fundraiser

We will be raising money for United for Uganda via a penny war during the week of February 27^th - March 3^rd. We will be competing by class for this fundraiser, the winning class will receive a free out of uniform day during March.

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Family Points to Date

2/20/2017	Earned/ Merits	Lost/ Demerits	Total
Previous Points
Abel
2935	25	300	2660

Chaminade
1240		100	1140

Eveslage
1685	75	100	1660

Fahrig
2125	75	50	2150

Gardner
2430	25	150	2305

Hackberry
1705	25	25	1705

Hart
1740		150	1590

Politi
2075	25	50	2050

Powers
2695	25	125	2595

Regina
2115	25	25	2115

From The Business Office

Re-Enrollment Now Online

Purcell Marian re-enrollment this year will be online through ParentsWeb on

our website. There is also important information about a minimal technology fee information included, which reflects the first increase in cost at Purcell Marian in over four years.

Please click here for more information, and be sure to contact the Business Office at 513-487-3172 should you have any questions!

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EdChoice Application Now Available Online

For students who are utilizing the EdChoice Scholarship, renewal and application information and materials are now available online through our Business Office link! If you have questions or need assistance, please contactMrs. Margarita Keithley in the Business Office at 513-487-3172.

Click here for EdChoice link on our website

Lunch Menu

Wednesday - Chick-Fil-A

$3.50 per sandwich

Thursday - Ms. Johnson Special

$5.00 a plate

Friday - LaRosa's Pizza

$1.50 per slice

From the Alumni & Development Office

Christmas -- Let Your Gifts Keep on Giving!

If you have duplicate Christmas gifts, gift cards or items that you aren't able to exchange, please consider donating them to this year's Grand Event! No item is too small -- our amazing committee members will combine items for baskets, grab bags and other fundraising opportunities for the event. And best of all, you can turn those unwanted/unusable items into tax deductible donations! For more information, contact Sara Schaser at 513-487-3114 or via email at [email protected]

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Grand Raffle Needs YOU!

The Alumni Office is asking that all families participate in this year's Grand Raffle to ensure the success of our Grand Event.

Please click here for more information and plan to support your student!

2017 CAVALIER ATHLETIC

HALL OF FAME CEREMONY

THURSDAY, APRIL 20 TH , 2017

CAVALIER ALUMNI HALL

Purcell Marian High School

Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

Stan Clark '55

Bob Clark '58

Keri Finnell '03

Max Holt '05

Special Award Recipients

Brother Lawrence Eveslage Award

Coach Jim Koch

Brother Bill Schroeder Award

Erica Grossman Schomaker '03

Dr. Paul Stickley Award

John '76 and Kathy '77 Mitchell

Speaker:

Chris Mack-Head Coach,

Xavier University Men's Basketball

Doors open : 5:30pm

Dinner -6:45

Ceremony -7:30

Cost: $50.00 (drinks & dinner)

Contact Purcell Marian Athletic Director

Kenny Pope '95 for tickets!

[email protected] or 513-487-3122

Opportunities in Communities

Help us spread the word! Click on the link to learn more.

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Students -- Earn Money with Free Soccer Referee Training!

This referee training is free. No registration required. Just show up!

Part 1 Passers Referee Training and Test

Saturday March 4th 8 AM to 12 PM

Location: District Four Police Station

Police Auditorium, 4150 Reading Road

Completion of Part 1 will allow a person to referee at Passers level for SAY EAST.
Please bring paper and pencil. Test at the conclusion of the Passer training.

Part 2 Wings and Above Referee Training

Saturday March 4th 12:15 PM to 3:00 PM

Location: District Four Police Station

Police Auditorium, 4150 Reading Road

Note: If Part 1 has been completed at a prior session, only Part 2 is required.

You can attend part 1 for a review. Test at conclusion - 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Please bring paper and pencil.

Bring lunch if staying for both parts.

SAY Wings and Above Referee Test 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Completion of both Parts 1 and 2, and a test score of 70% or higher will complete SAY Referee Requirements to referee at wings level and above.

Please park in the golf driving range parking lot if you plan to park your car for the duration of the training.

If you cannot attend this referee training visit the Milford Ohio SAY link http://nwccsay.com/ to see when their ref training session is. Passing any SAY Referee Training session will allow you to referee for Cincinnati East SAY.

SAY East referee shirts will be on sale at the March 4th referee training session for $10 a shirt. Please bring $10 cash or a check payable to SAY East Soccer.

If you have any questions please call Scott Hatch at 396-7041.
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Cincy Music Series to Benefit Catholic Schools!

Click here for more information

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