NOVEMBER 9TH, 2023
GALA NEWS & NOTES
THE AUCTION
You won’t believe what’s on the auction block this year. Click HERE to check out the many amazing items, and start placing your bids! Keep checking back to make sure you’re the winning bid and to look out for additional prizes. And be sure to share THIS LINK with family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues so they can join the fun! Silent auction item bidders need not be present at the gala to win.
Gala goers, we’ve got an extra special treat lined up for you: a LIVE auction! You can check out the live auction items HERE. Get ready to go home with an experience of a lifetime!
***We highly encourage you to register your credit card on the auction site before the gala in order to make for a seamless bidding experience both now and that evening. This is a trusted and award-winning site used by hundreds of organizations around the country and your information will be well protected. The sooner you register, the sooner you can start bidding!
LAST CHANCE TO ATTEND
We’ve held a few gala tickets in reserve, but the deadline to register is TONIGHT at 5 pm. Don’t wait: BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE RIGHT NOW!
GALA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
If you haven’t been planning to attend the gala but would like to help out as a volunteer, we’d be very grateful for the help! Click HERE to sign up for such jobs as set-up, registration, cork pull, auction helpers, and more!
IMPORTANT INFO YOU NEED TO KNOW
Student portrait retakes are scheduled for November 30th. If your child missed picture day or if you’d like to have your child’s photo taken again, please contact Mrs. Vandenberg at school@olmcboonton.org (for students in PreK-8) or Mrs. Kachler at vkachler@lg.academy (for students in 9-12) and request a retake.
Please note that 8th grade graduate and 12th grade senior portraits will be taken on January 24th.
Don Rags are an Oxford tradition in which teachers gather as a group to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the student while the student and his/her parent(s) listen as an observer only. This has the great benefit of allowing students to see themselves through the eyes of their teachers, being affirmed in what they are doing well and receiving guidance to correct the areas where improvement is needed. There is an opportunity at the end of each conference for parents to ask the teachers questions. It is our hope that the Don Rags will provide an occasion for parents and their child/ren to engage in fruitful discussion at home as a result of what they have heard.
Don Rags will be held on November 13th-15th, 1:30 - 6:30 pm each day. Appointments are assigned in 20-minute increments, allowing 15 minutes for each conference and 5 minutes for the changeover of participants. Please sign up HERE for your conference (please note: sign up for one appointment per child).
EVENTS & EXPERIENCES
THE NEXT OLMC SCHOOL TOUR IS NEXT MONTH
Now is a great time to give others the gift of an OLMC education. Invite friends, neighbors, and colleagues to our next school tour on December 8th at 9 am. They can register to attend HERE (babysitting will be available).
COLLEGE VISIT: THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE (NOVEMBER 16TH)
On November 16th, admissions counselors from the Thomas Aquinas College (Northeast campus) will visit LGA during both lunch periods. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the college’s philosophy, course work, and many offerings. Thomas Aquinas College is a Catholic liberal arts college with campuses in Northfield, MA and Ventura County, CA.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
TAKE CARE OF OUR TEACHERS
Parent/Teacher Conferences (OLMC) and Don Rags (LGA) are long days for our teachers! Here’s your chance to show extra appreciation for our hard-working Faculty members with tasty treats and a warm lunch next week. What helps to keep the energy going? Coffee and other snacks, and a warm bowl of chili (best served in a crockpot to keep it warm and ready). Sign up today!
Please check out the HSA newsletter for up to date information on the many upcoming opportunities in which you can get involved. In this month’s edition:
Upcoming OLMC teacher conference luncheon
Sponsoring faculty tickets for the gala
Pizza Thursdays
ATHLETICS INFORMATION
We are excited to explore the real possibility of installing a weight and fitness room in the main building of OLMC to be available for use by both OLMC and LGA students. In order to make this a reality we would like to ask the community who would like to be involved. If this prospect interests you and you would like to contribute, please let us know. We will need to obtain equipment and other resources, including anyone who is interested in helping instruct and coach. Please send Mr. Hain a message directly in order to let us know in what way you may be interested in helping. We will also build an email list in order to move things forward and communicate more efficiently. Thank you for your consideration. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Email: athletics@olmcboonton.org