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Week of October 30, 2017

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Together.  Onward Cavaliers!
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Here's What 's New, Cavaliers!

Thanks for a GREAT Open House, Cavaliers!

Thanks for a GREAT Open House!
A HUGE thank you to all parents, students and alumni who came out yesterday to support our efforts to showcase the exciting changes happening at our school!  #JustGettingStarted :-) 
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Coming Up This Week  
All report cards were mailed out on Thursday Oct. 26th. If you have any questions concerning your child's report card please contact Jon Tobin via email jtobin@purcellmarian.org
or by phone 513-487-3115.   Remember, you can view your child's grades at any time by going to www.purcellmarian.org, click on Current Families, then Parentsweb Login. When logging into the parent portal, remember the district code is PM-OH, click student information, then grades. If you have any questions about logging onto Parentsweb, email Mark Majick at markmajick@purcellmarian.org.
 
Weekly Agenda Items:
Monday - Normal Schedule, Family Time - Academic or free time
               
Tuesday - Normal Schedule, Family Time - Academic
  • Out of Uniform for $2.00. Students are allowed to wear costumes for Halloween, however they must be appropriate for school.
  • During family time we will host the DeSales grade school students for trick-or-treat. Students are encouraged to bring candy to pass out to the grade school students.
Wednesday - Early Dismissal, No Family Time, Special Schedule for Mass
  • Wednesday is All Saints Day, a holy day of obligation. We will be on a special schedule so that we can celebrate Mass at 9:00 am.
Thursday - Normal Schedule, Family Time - Academic or planned activity.
 
Friday - Normal Schedule, Family Time - Academic or planned activity.  
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Schedule Change - Parent Teacher Conference (see table below)
Parent - Teacher Conferences are right around the corner. Based on feedback from our families, we have decided to move conferences to Tuesday, November 21 from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. We will run an early dismissal schedule on this to accommodate the early start time for conferences. All students will be dismissed at 2:05 like a normal Wednesday schedule. Conferences this year will be similar to an open house where parents can come and go as you choose so there is no need to schedule appointment times. Each conference will last approximately 5-7 minutes. If more time is needed we will be more than glad to schedule additional time after Thanksgiving Break. Additionally, we will be grilling out dinner for the PM community and we invite parents to join us during conferences for a community-building meal! Questions?  Contact Jon Tobin at 513-751-1230. 
 
Looking Ahead
A Glance at November:
Wednesday November 1st
All Saints Day Mass
Friday November 3rd
Picture Re-take day - get a picture form from the main office
Monday November 13th
P3 Meeting 6:30 pm
Thursday November 16th  
Changed to Tues. November 21 
 
Parent Teacher Conference 2:30 - 7:30 pm 
 
Thursday November 16th
Sophomore Parent Breakfast; 7:15 am - 8:15 am
Saturday November 18th
HSPT - 8th graders
Tuesday November 21st
Blood Drive
Wednesday November 22nd
No school Thanksgiving Break
Thursday November 23rd
No school Thanksgiving Break
Friday November 24th
No school Thanksgiving Break
Monday November 27th
Faculty PD/OCSAA (Students OFF) - Nurse training of staff  
Wednesday November 29th
Progress Reports
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Out of Uniform Day -- Trick or Treat!
We will have an out of uniform day on Tuesday Oct. 31st for Halloween. Students will be able to dress up for Halloween for $2.00. Costumes must be appropriate for school.
 
St. Francis DeSales grade school students will be trick or treating at The Castle on this day during family time. Students are encouraged to bring in bags of candy to give out. 

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Picture Retake Day:   
November 3, 2017


If your student would like to have their school picture retaken, please have your student pick up a form in the Main Office. Please complete the form and have your student bring it with them on November 3 rd. Thanks!

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Family Service Day a Success!
 
 
A big thank you goes out to all the students for a successful PM Family Day last Wednesday. Our students participated in service to The Castle, made cards for local nursing homes, and participated in leisure activities all within their families.

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Marianist Library News 
 
The Marianist Library is assisting English teachers
 
 Sebastian Misleh and Tom Strotman to ensure that all of our Freshmen have Cincinnati Public Library Teen Cards. Mr. Misleh and Mr. Strotman have been conducting presentations in the Library with the freshmen on all of the wonderful research data bases offered by the Public Library.  But to access many of these data bases, students do need a public library card number.
 
Our newest and updated versions of our popular Teacher Features will soon be up for our students to enjoy. We will be sure to "share" them so they also get posted online in one of our photo galleries.
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Queen's Men presents
An Evening with Mr. Poe
 
What are YOU afraid of?!?!
Face Your Fears...
with the Queen's Men production An E vening wi th Mr. Poe. For three days only you will get to see live a retelling of the classic works of Edgar Allan Poe, including Telltale Heart, Annabel Lee and many other Poe favorites.
 
November 10 - 12, 2017
November 10 & 11: 7:30 pm
November 12: 2:30 pm
 
Tickets $5 all ages
 
Interested in being part of Queen's Men?
Join the Tech Crew - no experience necessary!
Contact Mr. Pucke at npucke@purcellmarian.org
 
Mark your calendar:
Auditions for Winter Play start November 15!

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P3 Wreath Sale Returns!

P3 will again offer its popular fresh noble fir wreaths for t he C hrist mas season!  These long-lasting wreaths are perfect for home, work, or gift-giving, and stay fresh for weeks.  We are working on an online order system, but in the meantime, the downloadable order form is available below.  Be sure and plan ahead to order extras for family and friends!

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Business Office Update

Parents needing assistance in the Business Office are asked to contact Margarita Keithley directly with any questions, concerns or tuition payments.  Thanks in advance for your assistance!

Margarita Keithley
(513) 751-1230 x172

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Academic Team Kicks Off Season

The Academic Team got their season off to a good start on Tuesday.  The varsity rebounded from a close loss to Mercy with a victory over Fenwick.  The JV team, which included six first-time players,  won both of their matches against Mercy and Fenwick.  Playing on the varsity team were seniors Haden Ball, Ben Bellman, Will Bellman, Matthew Manning and Reagan Rubick plus juniors Reece Hadley and Kate Mumper.  Our JV team consisted of juniors Charlie Andres, Anthony Hill and Taylor Lovely as well as freshmen Madilyn Ferguson, Alicia Jimmar, Caitlin Jimmar and Nevaeh Powell.  Congratulations to both teams and keep up the good work!
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Senior Picture Reminder

You should have received a flyer over the summer from Executive Studios advising that you need to schedule a time for your senior portraits. Your senior portrait must be taken before
Christmas Break.  There is a $36.00 session fee.

Males: The yearbook requirement is a shirt and tie.
Females: The yearbook requirement is a dressy top with sleeves (shoulders have to be covered).

A casual outfit is included with this session. To schedule your appointment, please call Executive Studios at (513) 241-4959.

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Calling All Parents:  P3 Needs You!

In case you missed it, events through October
are listed below with links to the SignupGenius site to make it super easy for you to volunteer. You can access the site from your computer or smartphone.
 
Don't forget our next meeting is Monday, November 13! 

Our next P3 meeting is Monday, November 13 at 6:30 in the Purcell Marian boardroom. Please join us to meet other parents and hear more about how you can support our school.  Thank you for all your donations and time spent volunteering!!
 
Upcoming Activities:
Halloween
 
Out of Uniform Halloween Fundraiser 
 
Thank you for your support!      
Lisa Hilbert, Hilbert.L@gmail.com  
Join us on Facebook!    P3 Facebook Group 
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Lunch Menu

Wednesday - Chick-Fil-A
$3.75 a sandwich  
 
Thursday - Ms. Whitney Special
$5.00 a plate
 
 
Friday - Pizza
$1.50 a slice
 
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Athletic News & Upcoming Events

Fall Sports Awards Banquet:  November 14, 2017
Fall Sports Awards Banquet will be held on Tuesday, November 14 at 7 pm in Alumni Hall.  Secure your spot by RSVP to kennypope@purcellmarian.  Please include number attending.
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Cavalier Wrestling Club for 7th and 8th graders! 

Cavalier Wrestling Club offers a great opportunity for boys in 7th and 8th grade to build character, strengthen muscles and develop friendships!

Beginning on Tuesday, November 7th, p ractices are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:00. New wrestlers will be accepted until December 31, 2017. Tournaments are optional and are held on Saturdays or Sundays. The season ends with the Cincinnati Youth Wrestling City Tournament in early February.
 

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*Mandatory Winter Sports Parent Meeting (Wednesday, Nov. 1st @ 630pm)
Dear Parents, Guardians, Families and Student-Athletes,
 
Our winter season will be upon us soon! Please let this letter serve as an update for several important athletic meeting taking place very soon: 
 
*There will be a mandatory parent meeting for winter sports
athletes only on Thursday, Nov. 1st beginning @ 6:30 pm in Alumni Hall. This meeting is required by the Ohio High School Athletic Association. We will cover a range of topics as well as discuss your responsibilities as a parent, and our expectations of your sons and daughters in regards to athletics here at PM. It is of the utmost importance that you attend this meeting. You will also have an opportunity to meet your head coach this evening as well. Once again, this meeting is only for parents who have student athletes playing a winter sport.
 
Also, please remember that in order for your son or daughter to participate in athletics at PM you must have the following on file in the athletic department by November 3. (Girls Basketball is due Friday, Oct. 27):  
  • OHSAA Pre-Participation Physical Exam 
  • OHSAA Authorization Form
  • PM Emergency Medical Form 
  • PM Athletic Waiver 
  • Fee/s-$200 per sport, $500 maximum per family per year
Student Athletes who are past due from 2016-17 are ineligible until all fees are current.
 
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Athletics Available Via Live Broadcast!
Log on to The Cube & Follow the Cavs!

Did you know that you can keep up to the minute with all our Cavalier athletics on The Cube?

Click here to sign up for regular updates on broadcasts and online streaming Cavalier games!

If you are interested in being a part of the broadcast team, we are looking for some good volunteers.  Great for parents who are already at the games!  Contact kennypope@purcellmarian.org for more information.
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Reminder:  Overdue Fall Sports Fees Due by December 1

Just a friendly reminder to those who still owe fees for the fall athletic season:  Please remember to turn in your payment by December 1.  Questions?  Contact:
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