PARENT WEEKLY FOR OCTOBER 18, 2015
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What a great day for the Drama department on Saturday, Oct. 10th! They traveled to Bishop
McGuinness to compete in the Regional One-Act Play competition and came home with 2nd place, PLUS
they placed 2nd for technical design, AND two of our students, Mica Martinez and Mary Sanders were
named to the All Star Cast!!!! The group now heads to STATE on Thursday, October 29th at Duncan High
School. More details to follow!
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The lady Rocket Volleyball team ended their season in the State Semi-final match on Saturday in
Shawnee. The girls won their quarter final match on Friday vs. Catoosa in 3 sets. They finished their
season with 28 wins which included the conference championship and the Lincoln Tournament
championship. Jill Ruhl and Ashley Jekel were named to the All Tournament team. Congratulations girls
on a 3rd consecutive trip to the State tournament. We are proud of you!
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Thank you to our Freshmen students who wrote cards with words of encouragement and
prayers to the Freshmen of Heritage Hall, who lost a classmate in a tragic accident October 3rd. Our
students showed compassion and mercy with their initiative to do this.
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This fall’s 40 Days for Life campaign has begun and amazing stories of success are coming in
from across the country. Here at Mount St. Mary Catholic High School, we want to continue in this
success by offering a day for our students to participate in the 40 Days for Life campaign through a
peaceful prayer vigil. We will be taking willing students to a 2 hour prayer vigil at the Norman abortion
clinic from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Friday, October 22nd. Those students participating will miss their 1A,
2A and most of their 3A classes with an excused absence. Students participating cannot be on the “D”
or “F” list. Students will also need to bring $10 for lunch since we will be eating prior to returning to the
Mount. If your student desires to attend, they will need to obtain the permission form and Statement of
Peace form from on the religion teachers or the main office. Forms need to be completed and brought
back to Mr. Boeckman by Tuesday, October 21st.
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Student Council will be raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society during our
annual Pennies for Patients week October 19th – 23rd. The week culminates with a Teacher Auction
where students can bid to eat a pizza lunch with their favorite teacher!
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The first ever Lattes with the Lord will be Thursday, October 22nd at 7:15 a.m. in the Mercy
Meeting Room. All the girls of the school are invited to come and join in breakfast, fellowship and
prayer with each other.
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The Drama Department is participating in their first national service project. They are
participating in the Education Theatre Association’s canned food drive called “Trick or Treat so Tots Can
Eat”. Rather that asking our students to Trick or Treat and ask for canned goods they will have a contest
during Academic Period from October 19th – 30th. Each student is asked to bring canned goods to their
Academic Period during this time. The Academic Period with the most pounds of food will be treated to
an ice cream sundae party. The canned goods will be donated to Sister BJ’s Pantry. MSM is competing
against other schools nationwide with this project.
Calendar for Week of October 18th
Monday, October 19th (B day):
6:00 p.m.
JV Football vs. Newcastle (H)
Tuesday, October 20th (A day):
7:25 a.m.
NHS Meeting
9:00 a.m.
Day at The Mount – St. Philip Neri & Sacred Heart
3:15 p.m.
Archery Practice
6:00 p.m.
Rocket Coaches Hour with Tony Sellars at Slim Chickens
Wednesday, October 21st (B day):
9:00 a.m.
Day at The Mount – St. John Nepomuk & St. James
1:00 p.m.
University of Arkansas on Campus
3:15 p.m.
Archery Practice
Thursday, October 22nd (A day):
7:15 a.m.
Lattes with The Lord
9:00 a.m.
40 Days for Life
1:00 p.m.
University of Oklahoma on Campus
Friday, October 23rd (B day) Shortened Schedule:
11:45 a.m.
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
2:00 p.m.
Teacher Auction
Saturday, October 24th:
TBA
Cross Country – State Meet @ Gordon Cooper Career Tech in Shawnee
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