Announcements Week of June 16, 2013

Tuition- a reminder that tuition and fund raising must be paid and up to date for your child to receive their report card on June 26th.

Summer School - students who do not pass on the report card will be required to attend Summer School.
Letters regarding the possibility of Summer School were sent by mail during the Easter recess. Summer School registeration will be June 27th and June 28th in the school office. Classes for Summer School will begin July 1st and a schedule will be given at registration.

Title I Summer Program- this week Mr. Woods will be notified of acceptances to the Title I program. Parents will also receive notices by mail. Once the list has been sent to Mr. Woods, Alba will call parents to notify them.

PreK Summer Program - begins June 24th at 7:30 AM. Parents are reminded that all tuition for the program must be paid before the child may begin the program.

Monday - June 17, 2013
A reminder that End of Year Exams are cummulative exams that cover material from September 2012 until June 2013.

Tuesday- June 18, 2013
PreK-1 Graduation - Mrs. Fundora's class - 11:00 AM
Students should arrive at 10:30 AM - not before.
End of Year Exams Grades 1-8 Science and Math
Students in older grades will not be excused to attend graduation ceremony as exams are being administered.


Wednesday- June 19, 2013
PreK-2 Graduation - Ms. Rodriguez's class - 11:00 AM
Students should arrive at 10:30 AM - not before.
End of Year Exams Grades 1-8 Reading and ELA
Students in older grades will not be excused to attend graduation ceremony as exams are being administered.

Thursday - June 20, 2013
Kindergarten Graduation - Ms. Ocasio's class - 11:00 AM
Students should arrive at 10:30 AM - not before.
Sister Valorie will be here to speak to students regarding her work in Haiti.
End of Year Exams Grades 1-8 Social Studies and Religion
Students in older grades will not be excused to attend graduation ceremony as exams are being administered.

Friday - June 21, 2013
Early Dismissal Day -12:00 noon
Shorts Day for Haiti.
Scoring Day for End of Year Exams.

Reminder ------Awards Day June 26, 2013 11:00 AM
Report card Distribution
Academic and Service Awards distributed.
Dismissal at 12:00 noon following Assembly.

Week fo June 10, 2013 Announcements

Tuition Issues
As many parents read on the announcement board or received a Tution Suspension letter there is a great deal of money owed to the school.
As we approach the end of the school year salaries for the summer along with projected espenses need to be paid by the end of June.
As of Friday the total owed was over $110,000.00
The school has a right to require you to keep your child home until the financial obligations of the school are met along with not permitting them to be part of their graduation ceremony or to sit for End of Year Exams.
These policies are very clearly outlined in the Parents Handbook and stated on the contract that parents sign when they enroll their child.
It is never easy to say to a parent to keep a child home but Mr. Woods has always granted extensions in good faith. Those good will extensions have been taken advantage of as parents did not fulfill their agreements.
While it is never easy to remove a child from class ----at times it must be done to show that parental reponsibility caused the situation and the parent must solve it immediately.
Think ----would parents play the same scenario with the landlord of their apartment or Con Edison or their cell phone carrier?

End of Year Exams
Tuesday, June 18th - Science and Mathematics
Wednesday, June 19th - Reading and English Language Arts
Thursday, June 20th - Social Studies and Religion (grades 1 and 2)


Monday, June 10th
Tuition Suspension Day

Tuesday, June 11th
Anti-Bullying Curriculum will be covered in all classes.

Wednesday, June 12th
Teachers will post material on blog regarding End of Year Exams

Thursday, June 13th
Shorts Day -- to raise money for Sr. Valorie's orphanage in Haiti.
Sr. Valorie will speak to students on June 20th and show pictures of how the medical supplies OLQM brought last year were used.

Friday, June 14th - Flag Day
SCHOOL CLOSED

Announcements Week of June 2, 2013

Tuition
A reminder that tuition must be paid and up to date for children to participate in graduation exercises in PreK, Kindergarten and 8th grade.
Also as we move into Regionalization children will not be able to return in September until all balances owed SMART tuition are fulfilled or there is plan that is being worked on during the Summer with Mr. Woods regarding any balances due.
For those who have forgotten----- the school as of September, 2013 will no longer be a parish based school but a regional school where a board of directors will govern the workings of the school. Mr. Woods will continue as the educational director of OLQM. The policies of finances etc. will be controlled by the board of directors. This will help to strengthen the Catholic schools that are remaining open. SMART Tuition informed Mr. Woods last Monday that late fees are no longer waived in May as per policy guidelines set up with the Archdiocese.
A reminder that there will be a Tuition Suspension day on June 10, 2013. All tuition for the 2012-2013 school year was due by May 20, 2013.

Title I Summer Program
Title I Summer School letters were sent home on Tuesday, May 28th. All letters are due to the office by Monday June 3rd.
Further information will be sent home regarding the program before the end of school.

End of Year Exams (EOY)
End of Year Exams will be administered June 18th, June 19th and June 20th for students in Grades 1-8.
The exams will cover the whole year's work.
Tuesday - June 18th Science and Math
Wednesday - June 19th - ELA (English Language Arts) and Reading
Thursday - June 20th - Social Studies and Religion grades 1 and 2.
The Archdiocesean Religion Exam in Grades 3-8 will be the final exam mark posted on the Report card as per the directives of the Archdiocese of New York.

Moving Up and Graduation Exercises
PreK-1 - Tuesday, June 18th - 11:00 AM - School Auditorium- children are to arrive at 10:30 AM
PreK-2 - Wednesday, June 19th - 11:00 AM - School Auditorium - children are to arrive at 10:30 AM
Kindergarten - Thursday, June 20th - 11:00 AM - School Auditorium - children are to arrive at 10:30 AM
8th grade - Tuesday, June 25th - 11:00 AM - Mass followed by graduation exercises.
Students in 8th grade who have not completed their academic requirements will not be permitted to march with their class in cap and gown until all academic requirements are fulfilled.

Monday, June 3rd
New York State Science Test - Written Section Grades 4 and 8

Tuesday, June 4th
Archdiocesean Religion Test Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8

Wednesday, June 5th
Students in Grades 5-8 along with Mrs. Ramsey will attend awards ceremony for the Columbia Presbyterian Neighborhood Grant.
This grant was award for the upkeep and care of the animals in the school along with the greenhouse.

Thursday, June 6th
Scoring of New York State Science Exam Written Section Grades 4 & 8.

Friday, June 7th
Early Dismissal Day.
Shorts Day - $2.00 nut card to raise money for Sr. Valorie and a health clinic in Haiti.
Last year we raised $1,000.00 for medicines to be shipped to a clinic that Sr. Valorie works in during the summer months.
Sr. Valorie presently is the school nurse at Preston High School in the Bronx and she along with a number of Sparkill Dominican Sisters have opened a clinic in Haiti for the care of children.Sr. Valorie will be here in the next week or two to speak to the students about her work and the clinic.

Sunday, June 9th
Mass at 1:00 PM for all students in the sacramental program.
Fr. Antonio will distribute certificates of completion at the end of Mass.

Announcements Week of May 27, 2013

Tuition
A reminder that tuition must be paid and up to date for children to participate in graduation exercises in PreK, Kindergarten and 8th grade.

Also as we move into Regionalization children will not be able to return in September until all balances owed SMART tuition are fulfilled or there is plan that is being worked on during the Summer with Mr. Woods regarding any balances due.
For those who have forgotten----- the school as of September, 2013 will no longer be a parish based school but a regional school where a board of directors will govern the workings of the school. Mr. Woods will continue as the educational director of OLQM. The policies of finances etc. will be controlled by the board of directors. This will help to strengthen the Catholic schools that are remaining open. SMART Tuition informed Mr. Woods last Monday that late fees are no longer waived in May as per policy guidelines set up with the Archdiocese.

Title I Summer Program
As mentioned on the May calendar the Title I summer program will be a free program open to all students who are eligible for Title I services. As of Friday May 3rd students will only be able to take one class either Reading or Mathematics - not both.
More information will be coming this week - Mr. Woods is attending meeting on Tuesday May 28th regarding the program.
The program will run from July 8th - August 1st.
If your child's report card in April indicated that Summer School was a possibility --this program will NOT be a substitute for OLQM summer school as no testing will be done in the Title I program.

End of Year Exams (EOY)
End of Year Exams will be administered June 18th, June 19th and June 20th for students in Grades 1-8.
The exams will cover the whole year's work.
Tuesday - June 18th Science and Math
Wednesday - June 19th - ELA (English Language Arts) and Reading
Thursday - June 20th - Social Studies and Religion grades 1 and 2.
The Archdiocesean Religion Exam in Grades 3-8 will be the final exam mark posted on the Report card as per the directives of the Archdiocese of New York.

Moving Up and Graduation Exercises
PreK-1 - Tuesday, June 18th - 11:00 AM - School Auditorium- children are to arrive at 10:30 AM
PreK-2 - Wednesday, June 19th - 11:00 AM - School Auditorium - children are to arrive at 10:30 AM
Kindergarten - Thursday, June 20th - 11:00 AM - School Auditorium - children are to arrive at 10:30 AM
8th grade - Tuesday, June 25th - 11:00 AM - Mass followed by graduation exercises.
Students in 8th grade who have not completed their academic requirements will not be permitted to march with their class in cap and gown until all academic requirements are fulfilled.

TEAK Fellowship Program

Congratulations to Alexander DeJesus Castillo of the 6th grade for acceptance to the TEAK Fellowship Program. We wish him well as he begins the program in the first week of June.

The outline of the program and its requirements are listed below.

The TEAK Fellowship helps talented New York City students from low-income families gain admission to and succeed at top high schools and colleges. Along with academic support, TEAK provides leadership training, exposure to the arts and outdoors, mentoring, career experience, and assistance with the high school and college application processes.

•Be enrolled in sixth grade at the time of their application
•Attend a public or parochial school in one of the five boroughs of NYC and be a NYC resident
•Earn a scaled score of 685 or above on the fifth grade NYS ELA exam and a scaled score of 700 or above on the fifth grade NYS math exam and/or score in the 90th percentile on other standardized tests
•Earn 90% or above in all classes
•Come from families with financial need
•Provide proof of academic merit and family income
•Be citizens or permanent residents of the United States

Unit V Week V

Monday - May 27th - Memorial Day

Tuesday- May 28th -
Readign Coach will work with students in K, 1 and 2

Wednesday - May 29th
Reading coach will work with students in grades K, 1, 2 and 3
Scoring of New York State Science Performance Test Grades 4 and 8 here at OLQM

Thursday - May 30th
Students should have a set of rosary beads for the May Proxcession on Friday.

Friday - May 31st - Feast of the Visitation
May Procession at 9:00 AM
All students should have a set of Rosary Beads with them.
Parents invited.
Students in Communion and Confirmation classes are to wear their
communion outfits and their gowns.

Week of May 20, 2013 Announcements

Progress Reports
Progress Reports were sent home on Friday May 17th with ALL students. The report is on bright yellow paper. Please check your child's bookbag for the Progress Report. Parent should schedule an appointment with the child's teacher is any mark is below 60.
As a reminder there are only approximately 30 days of school remaining.

SIS - Student Information System
The SIS system will be turned off for parent review beginning June 1st. This will allow Mr. Woods time to upload grades for report cards etc.
Beginning in September there will be a new SIS system. There will be no parent access with the new system until December of 2013. This will allow Mr. Woods and the faculty time to work out the problems of working with a new system. Mr. Woods will keep parents informed on how the new system is working in September at the opening parent meeting.

Tuition
A reminder that tuition must be paid and up to date for children to participate in graduation exercises in PreK, Kindergarten and 8th grade.

Also as we move into Regionalization children will not be able to return in September until all balances owed SMART tuition are fulfilled or there is plan that is being worked on during the Summer with Mr. Woods regarding any balances due.
For those who have forgotten----- the school as of September, 2013 will no longer be a parish based school but a regional school where a board of directors will govern the workings of the school. Mr. Woods will continue as the educational director of OLQM. The policies of finances etc. will be controlled by the board of directors. This will help to strengthen the Catholic schools that are remaining open. Mrs. Resto will be calling parents this week to remind them of their outstanding balances and the policy regarding graduation.

Title I Summer Program
As mentioned on the May calendar the Title I summer program will be a free program open to all students who are eligible for Title I services. As of Friday May 3rd students will only be able to take one class either Reading or Mathematics - not both.
More information will be coming in the next few weeks.
The program will run from July 8th - August 1st.
If your child's report card in April indicated that Summer School was a possibility --this program will NOT be a substitute for OLQM summer school as no testing will be done in the Title I program.

Monday, May 20, 2013 Feast of St. Hilary
Reading Coach will work with students in grades K, 1, 2, & 3

Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Reading Coach will work with students in grades K, 1, 2, & 3
Anti-Bullying Curriculum will be covered today.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Feast of St. Rita
Reading Coach will work with students in grades K, 1, 2, & 3
Confirmation Students will be released at 12:00 noon.
Confirmation Ceremony 5:00 PM
All students in sacramental program are to attend the Confirmation ceremony.
Bishop Walsh, Vicar General for the Archdiocese of New York will be the main celebrant.

Thursday, May 23, 2013
Price Waterhouse will work with students in rades 3-8 regarding financial literacy.
Reading Coach will work with students in grades K, 1, 2, & 3

Friday, May 24, 2013
Early Dismissal Day ---12:00 noon
Scoring Day for NYSESLAT test.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 Feast of St. Madeleine Sophie Barat

Sunday - May 26, 2013
Students in sacramental program may attend Mass with their parents.
They do not have to attend the 1:00 PM Mass.

Announcements for the Week of May 12, 2013

Progress reports Friday May 17th.
Progress Reports will be sent home with ALL students on Friday. Please be aware that this is the last parent report before the final report card in June. If your child is failing is is imperative that you meet with your child's teacher to correct the matter before the end of the year.

SIS - Student Information System
The SIS system will be turned off for parent review beginning June 1st. This will allow Mr. Woods time to upload grades for report cards etc.
Beginning in September there will be a new SIS system. There will be no parent access with the new system until December of 2013. This will allow Mr. Woods and the faculty time to work out the problems of working with a new system. Mr. Woods wuill keep parents informed on how the new system is working in September.

Tuition
A reminder that tuition must be paid and up to date for children to participate in graduation exercises in PreK, Kindergarten and 8th grade.

Also as we move into Regionalization children will not be able to return in September until all balances owed SMART tuition are fulfilled or there is plan that is being worked on during the Summer with Mr. Woods regarding any balances due.
For those who have forgotten----- the school as of September, 2013 will no longer be a parish based school but a regional school where a board of directors will govern the workings of the school.Mr. Woods will continue as the educational director of OLQM. The policies of finances etc. will be controlled by the board of directors. This will help to strengthen the Catholic schools that are remaining open.

Unit IV Exams
Monday - May 13th Mathematics and Religion
Tuesday - May 14th Science and Reading
Wednesday - May 15th Social Studies and ELA - English Language Arts

Monday - May 13th - Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
Unit IV Exams see schedule above

Tuesday - May 14th
Unit IV Exams see schedule above
8th grade graduation Mass at St. Patick's Cathedral
Reading Coach will work with students in grades K, 1 2, & 3

Wednesday - May 15th
Unit IV exams see schedule above.
Reading Coach will work with students in grades K, 1 2, & 3

Thursday- May 16th
Sacrament of Reconciliation 10:00 AM

Friday - May 17th
Early Dismissal Day 12:00 noon
Faculty Meeting
Progress reports will be sent home today with all students.

Some June 2013 Dates
Parents have requested dates of graduation and exam dates:

As a reminder all tuition, fees etc must be paid in full for child to participate in graduation exercises.

8th grade graduation - June 25th at 11:00 AM
Kindergarten graduation - June 20th at 11:00 AM
PreK-2 --Ms. Rodriguez's Class ---June 19th at 11:00 AM
PreK-1 ---Ms. Fundora's class - June 18th at 11:00 AM

End of Year Exams- June 17th, 18th and 19th

Report Card Day - June 26th at 11:00 AM

Title I Summer Program
As mentioned on the May calendar the Title I summer program will be a free program open to all students who are eligible for Title I services. As of Friday May 3rd students will only be able to take one class either Reading or Mathematics - not both.
More information will be coming in the next few weeks.
The program will run from July 8th - August 1st

Sacrament of Reconciliation
New Date - May 16th at 10:00 AM

Week of May 6, 2013 Announcements

Monday - May 6th
National Teacher's Day
Tuition Suspension Day

Tuesday - May 7th
NYSESLAT Grades K-8 Listening
Reading coach will work with students in Kindergarten, Grades 1, 2 and 3.

Wednesday- May 8th
NYSESLAT Grades K-8 Writing
Reading Coach will work with students in Kindergarten, Grades 1, 2 and 3
Math Coach will work with students in Grades 4, 6 & 8

Thursday - May 9th - Ascension Thursday
Mass at 9:00 AM led by the students of Kindergarten
North Manhattan Catholic Schools Science Fair @ 4:00 PM here.

Friday - May 10th
NYSESLAT Grades K-8 Reading

Sunday - Mother's Day - No Classes
Students may attend Mass with their families this day and not attend the 1:00 PM Mass.
Mother's Day Plant Sale

Unit IV Exams-
Monday 5/13- Math & Religion
Tuesday 5/12 - Science and Reading
Wednesday 5/13- Social Studies & ELA