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Soup and Sacrifice (School Hosts March 3rd)

2/28/2023

 
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Please sign up to bring in Soup for this Lenten event : 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4eada629a1fac34-soup#/

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - FREE THROW COMPETITION

2/4/2023

 
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Science Fair Winners

2/3/2023

 
Congratulations to our Middle Schoolers for completing and entering 61 projects for our OMOS School Science Fair. Our students worked hard individually and collectively to complete science and engineering projects spanning topics such as water filtration, best cleaning products, equestrian studies, and building structures. Our Science teacher, Mrs. Johnson, invited multiple scientists from the area, including teachers from St. Augustine's High School, to judge our students' projects. 
The follow projects received first place and will move on to SARSEF: 

7th grade
Environment and Plants
Electrolytes
Crushing Cans


8th Grade 
Water Hardness
 Artificial Pancreas
Fruit Oxidation
Enlightened Equitation
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OPEN HOUSE is Scheduled Jan. 29th 10am - 2pm

1/9/2023

 
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Christmas Joy

12/16/2022

 
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Mrs. Utegaard recounts that the The Nutcracker and Christmas performance, in one day, were simply amazing!  The children's anticipation and excitement of performing on stage was so wonderful to witness and participate in.

Carols, Cookies, & Cocoa!

12/9/2022

 
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Many thanks to all of the families who donated for and attended our Carols,
Cookies, and Cocoa event on Friday. The Parish Hall was packed with families, friends, and event ALUM! Thank you to the teachers in preschool, kindergarten, and music for a joy filled performance. Special thank you to our maintenance team who helped me set up and the Resource teacher, Cathy Sweeney, who helped to set up and prepare the cocoa.

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Shamrock Farms FIELD TRIP

12/2/2022

 

Students learned about farming, care for cattle, and ice cream making! Thank you Shamrock for a great time at the dairy!!! 

May Crowning

5/21/2021

 
May is the month of Mary. This week, we celebrated Mary with our May crowning by gathering on the field in circles for our celebration. The students brought flowers for our Blessed Mother, and many of the children carried streamers and drawings of Mary. Together, we prayed two Decades of the Rosary, and Fr. John joined us too. It was a beautiful celebration!

Solar Ovens and Dance Competitions

5/13/2021

 
It is apparent that the end of the year is near! While we are preparing for the close of the school year, please encourage your child to continue to do their best on their school work. We still have one month of learning, and we hope that all our children will continue to grow in knowledge up until the end of the trimester.

Last week was a really busy week, but it was a great week full of fun and learning! We had our Dance Fest which was a great success. We have met our $10,000 goal! Thank you to all our students and families who have reached out and raised money to support classroom enhancements. During the Dance Fest, the kids had a blast! Manny the Mustang and Fr. Arnold joined us for the fun by dancing with our students in kindergarten, first, and second grade. The students enjoyed dancing to the music with mini-dance moves and large dance moves.

Last week, the 5th graders made solar ovens. They learned about the way to harness the sun and cook s'mores. At dismissal, the students explained how the oven worked in order to cook their treat. The cooking process requires some patience, but the dessert was worth the wait!

Becoming an Expert

4/20/2021

 
​When you learn a new skill, how do you know that you have become an expert? For the students in Ms. Nirschel's 4th-grade class, the answer is easy: "when you can teach it to someone else."

In 4th-grade, solving division problems is one of the exciting new math skills that students learn and master over the course of the year. Not only have the students in class been practicing the skill of computing long division problems, but many of her students are now experts in solving long division problems. They have moved beyond knowing how to independently solve a problem to be able to teach someone else how to solve a problem.

Last week, several experts taught their friends how to solve a problem. Equipped with a pencil, paper, and a lollipop (for some excitement), the students demonstrated that are ready to call themselves long-division experts.

Mass in the Church Resumes, Alleluia!

4/19/2021

 
​During Lent 2020, we shut down, and our students were no longer able to participate in Mass in the Church. In order to remain connected to the Mass, we offered a live-streamed Mass all last spring. This school year, we celebrated our weekly Mass in Mr. Krautscheid's classroom, and our students were able to live-stream the Mass and receive Jesus in the Eucharist too.

Last Friday, we were able to begin our Easter season with Mass in the Church! While we cannot fit the entire student body in the Church, we were able to bring 3 grades to Mass. Grades 4, 6, and 7 participated in the joyous celebration. Over the coming weeks, all our students will be able to celebrate Mass in the Church.

We continue to follow all our mitigation protocols because safety is critical, but my heart was bursting with joy to see our children in the pews. Alleluia!

Eating Crickets?

4/16/2021

 
Last month, our 5th-grade students culminated their research and persuasion unit on whether or not humans should eat bugs, a practice called entomophagy.

As part of their research, the students learned about the benefits and dangers of eating bugs by watching videos, reading articles, and participating in class discussions. The students learned that bugs were high in protein and good for the environment because of the way they are raised compared to other protein sources like beef. They also learned that people have eaten bugs for thousands of years. On the other side of the argument, the students discovered that some bugs could make people sick. Some students also recounted that "bugs had lives too!"

Students were ultimately asked to write an essay defending whether or not people should eat bugs.

Regarding the debate for whether or not bugs tasted good, Mrs. Tucker provided the students with the opportunity to try crickets. If students wanted to try crickets, they could try crickets Tuesday morning. Mrs. Tucker provided "original" flavored crickets as well as spicy and ranch-flavored crickets to taste. Many of the students tried the crickets, and a few students even stated that they "needed to re-write their essay because bugs were good!"

If you would like to know whether you should try a bug, I highly recommend speaking with a 5th grader

Feeding the Hungry

3/6/2021

 
On Friday, March 19th, we will be celebrating the Feast of St. Joseph with a food drive. Students and families are asked to bring in food to support our parish St. Vincent de Paul ministry. 

“Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink?”
“Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for the one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.”      Matt. 25: 37, 40

Here are some of the suggested food items, but all non-perishable foods are welcome!

 
Preschool – Cereal
Kindergarten – Mac & Cheese
1st –  Pasta
2nd – Rice
3rd – Beans
4th – Vegetables
5th – Canned Pasta such as Ravioli & Spaghetti
6th – Tuna & Canned Meats
7th – Pasta Sauce
8th – Peanut Butter & Jelly
 
Food can be sent to school anytime prior to March 19th! 

Tour Our Campus Virtually

3/3/2021

 

Lent Observances at Home

2/22/2021

 
During this season of Lent, the children will participate in prayer opportunities at school. We will continue to celebrate Mass each Friday, but we will also pray the Stations of the Cross together.

Normally, each Lent, families have been invited to participate in the Parish Soup and Sacrifice on Friday nights. This year, the Soup and Sacrifice event has been canceled due to the pandemic. Even with the canceled event, there are still many ways that families can grow in faith together through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

Are you looking for ways to grow in faith this Lenten season?

Prayer
  • Pray a decade of the Rosary each evening together: How to Pray the Rosary
  • Read the Gospel reading for the day together: Readings for the Day
  • Attend the Stations of the Cross together on Fridays: Stations at OMOS
  • Reflect on the Saints this Lent: Lent with the Saints
Fasting
  • Focus on spending intentional family time together. Some ideas may include having dinner together each evening, playing a game together on Friday nights, going for a walk, etc.
  • Discuss your family habits together. Have you developed any "bad" habits as a family? Make a plan to work together to create a new "better" habit? Some examples might include speaking to each other with kindness, listening to other members of the family without technology distractions, pitching in around the house to help keep the family living spaces organized.
Almsgiving
  • Choose a charity and collect loose change over the course of Lent to donate.
  • On Friday, eat a simple soup meal. Donate the money you would have spent on a normal Friday night dinner to the charity of your choosing.
  • Donate gently used clothing that is no longer being worn to the charity of your choice.


The best way to grow in faith as a family is to work together and develop a plan. The season of Lent might look a little different due to the pandemic, but God is still calling us to a deeper relationship with Him.

Celebrating Catholic Schools Week From a Distance

2/7/2021

 
Last week was nothing like a traditional Catholic Schools Week celebration, but at its core, it was still a celebration about one of the best things in Catholic education: the members of our community. Here at Our Mother of Sorrows, we have a wonderful community! Our school is truly blessed by each member. We all bring our unique gifts and talents, and we are able to accomplish so much more when we work together.

Earlier in the week, we were able to pray for and celebrate the contributions of our parish community, priests, faculty, staff, and students. On Friday, we celebrated our parents and families. The children are blessed to have the support of their families, and I am thankful for the opportunity to partner with you in the education of your child. Thank you for your support of Catholic education at Our Mother of Sorrows!

We had planned to open the registration for the 2021/2022 school year last week. Unfortunately, the registration will not be able to open until this week. We are working with Renweb to simplify the process for our families to register, and their developers have not quite finished the process yet. I will let you know as soon as the re-enrollment process opens. Thank you for your patience!

In the meantime, there are a few tax credit opportunities that are open. If you would like to begin working on the applications for tax credits in order to help fund your child's education, please speak with rloreto@omosschool.com or visit: http://www.omosschool.com/financial-assistance.htm

Catholic Schools Week

1/30/2021

 
We are so blessed to have a vibrant community. St. Paul tells us that we are many parts of one body, and during Catholic Schools Week, I think it is a great week to reflect on the different parts of our community. Each member of the community contributes to the education of our children and the success of the school.

Next week is Catholic Schools Week! Thank you for letting us partner with you in the education of your children. We are grateful for the gift of our students and families here at Our Mother of Sorrows.
Each day we will celebrate a different group of people who make our school great. We hope that you and your family will participate in the events.

Sunday, January 31: Our Catholic Community
  • Pray for our community who supports our students through financial support, volunteering on campus, and praying for us.

Monday, February 1: Our Parish Community
  • Pray for the members of our parish
  • Write a letter to a homebound member of the parish.

Tuesday, February 2: Our Priests
  • Pray for Fr. Arnold and Fr. Tom
  • Send them well wishes!

Wednesday, February 3: Our Students         
  • Pray for our students
  • Wear jeans and an OMOS shirt.
  • Share your OMOS pride on our Facebook page and send pictures to Mrs. Baker at sbaker@omosschool.com

Thursday, February 4: Our Faculty and Staff
  • Wear jeans and a college shirt
  • Thank your child’s teacher
  • Pray for our faculty and staff

​Friday, February 5: Our Parents
  • Tune into Mass at 8:35 a.m. for a special blessing

Coming Up Next Week!

12/12/2020

 
We hope to celebrate "Jesus is the Reason for the Season" during the last week of school:
Jingle All the Way: Monday, December 14: Students will listen to holiday tunes at lunch!
Elves at Work: Tuesday, December 15: Students will participate in service by bringing in items to support the Angel Tree Project
Sleepy, Superheroes, Sports: Wednesday, December 16: Students up to grade 4 can wear pajamas to school. Students in grades 5-8 can wear a superhero shirt or a shirt representing their favorite team
Ugly Christmas Sweaters (and jeans): Thursday, December 17: Show your spirit by wearing an ugly Christmas sweater or holiday t-shirt and jeans
Share the Joy: Friday, December 18: Students will make a Christmas card for a family member who they will not see this holiday season. Bring a stamped and addressed envelope and we will mail the card from school. Students who do not bring the name of a family member can make a card for a parishioner.
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Happy (Almost) Thanksgiving!

11/20/2020

 
Can you believe that Thanksgiving is around the corner? This is a great time of the year to reflect on the gifts that have been given to us this year.
  • I am thankful for the excellent work of our faculty. Our teachers have worked so hard this fall to deliver high-quality instruction to the students both online and in the classroom, and they have overcome the new challenge with grace.
  • I am thankful for the staff who have worked behind the scenes in many instances to make sure that lunches are served, paperwork is completed, and the technology is running.
  • I am thankful for our priests who have continued to celebrate the sacraments with our community.
  • I am thankful for our students who allow us to fulfill our mission. Their laughter and smiles are always a gift too.
  • I am thankful for our families who have partnered with us in the education of our children. Thank you for the prayers, the support, and the extra cleaning supplies!

We know that many families are looking forward to a few days off. Regardless of your Thanksgiving plans, I pray that you and your family remain safe and healthy. On Wednesday, I sent the recommendations for the holidays from the Pima County Health Department which are based on the fact that community spread is happening at large social gatherings. If you plan to participate in large gatherings over the Thanksgiving break, we are asking families to transition to online learning for the 2 weeks following Thanksgiving break in order to continue to keep our teachers, staff and students healthy. If your child will participate in online learning following the break, we are happy to provide you with a Chromebook. Please contact Mrs. Kane at lkane@omosschool.com if you need a Chromebook.

Our school community has remained healthy during the pandemic so far. There have been zero reported cases on the physical school campus! This is due to the combined efforts of our families and faculty. We continue to practice our mitigation strategies including social distancing, frequent hand-washing, and daily health checks. Please continue to help keep our community healthy by keeping children home when a child or household member is ill.

Additionally, masks are effective when they fit properly. Please ensure that your child's mask fits correctly meaning that the mask covers the nose and mouth and fits snugly around the face and chin. The mask should remain in place when your child speaks and moves. If the face mask is falling while your child speaks, it is too big. There is also evidence that the single layer masks are not very effective when tested relative to masks with 2 or more layers. The recommendation is that masks have a minimum of 2-layers. After the Thanksgiving break, students, faculty, and staff must wear a mask that is a minimum of 2 layers. Please ensure that your child is wearing a mask, whether gaiter or traditional mask, that has a minimum of 2 layers that fits properly

Planning a Trip?

11/4/2020

 
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to determine whether a faculty member and/or student will need to quarantine following a trip. In order to help determine whether it may be necessary to quarantine, please answer the small questionnaire.

If you answer yes to any of the questions, please speak with an administrator to determine whether it is necessary to quarantine for 14 days upon returning from your trip.

If you answer no to all the questions, you are welcome to return to campus following your trip as long as you are free from all symptoms related to COVID-19.

The COVID-19 situation is constantly evolving, if the number of cases in an area changes during your stay, please re-evaluate your need to quarantine.

If follow-up is needed, please contact Mrs. Vu and/or Mrs. Kane.

Here is the survey.
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