Summer Resources

Summer is a great time to plan for the upcoming school year. Here you'll find everything you need to get off to a great start next year! Please check back as this site will be updated regularly.

2024-2025 Summer Assignments and Supplies

• 2024-2025 Master Calendar
• Uniform Information
  • Ready for next year? Check out the Dennis Uniform Shopping Guide for everything you need to know about next year's uniforms by scanning the QR code on the flyer. Please check the Welcome Kit as a go-to guide for all things DENNIS. It's full of helpful, useful information - from getting started with an online account, to shopping your school's uniform program, to finding the perfect fit for every body.
  • The Uniform bank will be open for a special shopping experience in the Large Hall on August 2 (11am-2pm) and August 4 (10am-1pm). As of the end of this year, we have a surplus of OLMC sweatshirts from preschool to adult sizes. We also have jumpers, skorts/skirts, pants & shorts in boy's and men's sizes, and many shirts so please come and take what you need before going to Dennis!
    • Do you have uniforms to donate? Please drop off your donations before school ends or bring your donations to the event! Gently worn uniforms in good condition are welcome!
• Summer Academic Assignments: Please select the grade that your student will be in next year from the list here. 
• School Supplies:
  • Option #1: Order from 1st Day School Supplies
    • OLMC is so excited that this year they've partnered with 1st Day School Supplies. They are going to save us up to 30% over shopping at big box stores like Target, Walmart and Amazon. Better yet, they are the undisputed leader in custom kitting school supplies. Providing us with only brand names you trust and respect like Ticonderoga, Crayola, Elmer's and Clorox. So, what are you waiting for? Buy early and save!
  • Option #2: Have fun shopping on your own! 
    • If you would like to purchase your school supplies yourself, please select the grade that your student will be in next year for the list from this link.
• Seeking Parent Volunteers as Room Parents and Welcome Buddies! 
  • We need OLMC Parent Volunteers for several important jobs to get the new school year started right! Please fill in this survey if you're interested in being a room parent or coordinating a Buddy Parent Program to welcome new Padres to OLMC! We will reach out to those that have expressed interest for a brief orientation where roles can be better explained and questions can be answered. Fill in the survey here! 

Forms

For All Students (New and Returning)

• Report of Health Exam- MUST be completed and turned in before August 22nd
• Immunization Record- MUST be completed and turned in before August 22nd
• If you plan to volunteer at school, complete these forms ONLY if you have NOT already done so in previous year
  • LiveScan Form (Please take this form to a UPS store to complete and bring your receipt to school for reimbursement)
  • VIRTUS Instructions (Please complete this prevention training program online and submit certificate of completion)
• If you plan to drive on field trips:
  • Parent Driver’s License (if not already on file)
  • Current Car Insurance Policy's Declaration of Coverage
• If you plan to volunteer in PreSchool and TK:
  • a current TB test must be on file in the school office

Forms for New PreSchool and TK Families

• Physician’s Report-Child Care Centers (To be filled out by doctor and original copy submitted)
• Child’s Preadmission Health History-Parent’s Report (To be filled out by parent and original copy submitted)
• Child Care Center Notification of Parents’ Rights (To be placed in child’s file)
• Personal Rights-Child Care Centers (To be placed in child’s file)
• Certificate of Catholic Baptism (if applicable)

Forms for New K-8 Families

• Parents' Guide to Immunizations Required for School Entry
• Certificate of Catholic Baptism (if applicable)
• Certificate of Catholic First Communion (if applicable)

Be in the Know!

Preparing Committees for the 2024-2025 School Year

Please take a few moments to read over the following list and fill in the Google Form about any position(s) you may be interested in for the coming year and I'll contact you to discuss your interest, answer questions and then decide if this might be a way for you to help Our Lady of Mount Carmel School grow.

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER

• Two-year commitment
• Attend monthly meeting
• Serves on a subcommittee of the Board (i.e. Emergency Preparedness, Finance, Development, 5-year Plan, Facilities Improvement or other special committee as identified by the Principal or Pastor.
• If selected as a committee chair, organize committee meetings and report committee's progress and findings at monthly school board meetings

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER

• Research Grant opportunities. Work with administration to gather information, write and submit grants.
• Attend meetings as necessary to strategize ways to advance the school in the broader community
• Work with administration to develop strategies for recruitment of families to Our Lady of Mount Carmel School and strategize ways to promote school in the Redwood City area.
• Support efforts to increase enrollment

FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEMBER

• Review and update emergency procedures and preparedness
• Create long range plan for facility improvements and upgrades

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE MEMBER

• Review Scrip program, contributed service hours program and annual fundraisers and make recommendations
• Develop and coordinate fundraising events through the year

Fall Sports: Sign Up Today for Baseball & Volleyball

Sign up your rising 4th grader through 8th grader for Baseball and Volleyball today! Email for more information. 

Altar Servers Program

Next year, we are opening the Altar Servers Program to 5th and 6th graders who will join our 7th and 8th grade servers. We invite you to think and talk about this wonderful service opportunity with your children. There will be a training at the start of the next school year. Please take the summer to discuss it and hopefully, you and your child will want to serve our parish community in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.

Please see here the application form for your perusal. We will be handing out a hard copy when we return to school in August.