OCTOBER 12TH, 2023
GALA NEWS & NOTES
Tickets are on sale now!
Tables are starting to fill up…make sure your name is on the guest list! Don’t wait: go to our GALA PAGE and get your tickets today.
Would you and/or your employer like to join our growing list of sponsors? Take your support of OLMC/LGA to the next level, and enjoy a number of benefits at the gala and beyond.
Want to advertise your business? Send a shout-out to your student? Thank a teacher? Take an ad out in our gala journal! Multiple sizes available; visit the GALA PAGE to get started! Check out our 2021 and 2022 journals for ideas.
GALA DRESS SWAP
Wondering what to wear for the gala? Looking for a sustainable option and a new look at no cost? All Lady Chanticleers are invited to participate in our first annual Gala Dress Swap! Mark your calendars for November 2nd from 8-10am and 1:15-2:30pm in Gordon Hall. More details coming soon.
IMPORTANT INFO YOU NEED TO KNOW
All Hallows’ Eve is another fun hallmark of the OLMC experience, and it’s coming up on October 31st! For more information about this beloved tradition, you might enjoy this reflection from last year’s celebration.
As in previous years, each grade will adopt a theme for costumes; be on the lookout for your children’s themes in their teachers’ digests.
Parents can join the fun by participating in the parking lot Trunk or Treat. Simply visit our Sign Up Genius to choose a theme for your vehicle, add your name to the volunteer list, and plan to arrive by 1:15 pm to set up. Students will visit cars and gratefully take your candy from about 2:30 to 3:30 pm.
EVENTS & EXPERIENCES
Please join Miss Jilienne Winowski for stories and songs on Wednesday, October 18th at 9 am. All are welcome (and we serve coffee!), so feel free to bring grandparents, friends, neighbors, and kids of all ages. Story Time is held in Gordon Hall (in the basement of the church - guests must use the side door on Oak Street to enter). Email communications@olmcboonton.org with any questions. Registration not required but appreciated so we know how many participants to expect.
The first meeting of our parent/faculty book club was a tremendous success! All OLMC/LGA parents and faculty are invited to join us for our next meeting on November 29th at 7 pm. We’ll be reading Thornton Wilder’s The Bridge of San Luis Rey (and for those who like to read ahead, our January selection will be Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienkiewicz). Contact Theresa at theresa.k.macdonald@gmail.com to RSVP and for location details.
Mark your calendars for our first Wine & Cheese of the year on October 25th at 6:30 pm in the school. Our Wine & Cheese series is a great opportunity for parents and community members to come and learn more about a specific topic of interest and importance to classical Catholic education and the OLMC/LGA experience in particular. This month our featured speaker will be our new athletics coordinator, Mr. Howard Hain. Mr. Hain will discuss his holistic approach to athletics, his view of sports as a training ground where every athlete develops captainship abilities, and some of the exciting developments on the horizon. We hope to see you there!
Journey deeper into the garden of your own heart during this weekend-long retreat on the gardens of salvation history.
WHEN: October 27-29, 2023
WHERE: St. Mary’s Abbey Retreat Center, Morristown
COST: $225 per person
The weekend will begin with dinner Friday evening, and will close with lunch Sunday afternoon. The time together will include talks, liturgy, time for silent reflection, and an evening of shared recreation. Registration closes October 15. For more information or to register, please contact Catherine Porter at cporter@olmcboonton.org
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Please check out the HSA newsletter for up to date information on the many upcoming opportunities in which you can get involved.
To families with Welcome Signs: if you are finished with your sign, please don’t throw it away! If you return it to the school, we can use it to greet a new family next year.
ATHLETICS INFORMATION
Details for our next session:
Location: Method Climbing Gym (16 Lombardy St, Newark, NJ 07102)
Date & Time: Saturday, October 14, 2023, 3-5pm. Please meet at the gym by 2:45 pm. Pick up will be promptly at 5 pm.)
Pricing Info: A day pass and gear is $15 for student climbers and parents/guardians acting as chaperones.
***Please note: This price is a special introductory rate that Method is offering OLMC/LGA students. After this Saturday, a discounted 10-punch pass will be offered. This will give students the option of attending the Saturday sessions that fit their schedules, without having to commit to a monthly fee or paying for sessions that cannot be attended.
Link to Purchase Day Pass: https://method.portal.approach.app/event/660/booking/115055
Waiver: The gym requires all visitors to sign a liability release or have a current copy on file in order to enter our facility. You can complete the waiver online in order to save time during check-in or fill one out at our waiver kiosk next to the front desk at the facility. Guests under the age of 18 must have a waiver filled out by their legal guardian.
https://methodclimb.com/waiver/
Parking: There is both street parking and a convenient parking garage located close by. The parking garage is $4 with a validated ticket from Method Cafe: https://methodclimb.com/newarknj/get-started/#directions
Method Cafe: The cafe on the ground floor of the gym entrance is a nice place to work or read if parents/drivers are looking to occupy their time while the climbing session takes place.
Carpooling: Please email Dr. Vollero before Saturday if you would like to arrange carpool options - evollero@olmcboonton.org
Please confirm via email if your child plans to attend: evollero@olmcboonton.org