Sunday, January 29, 2012

Catholic Schools Week 2012

There are 132,656 private and public schools in the United States,
according to Department of Education statistics.
Of those, 6,980 are Catholic elementary or secondary schools. What sets these Catholic schools apart from the pack?
Three things, say educators, parents and community leaders:
faith, academics and service.
So, fittingly, the 2012 Catholic Schools Week theme
focuses on these three priorities.
Children are taught faith—not just the basics of Christianity,
but how to have a relationship with God.
Academics, which in Catholic schools are held to very high standards,
help each child reach his or her potential.
Service, the giving of one’s time and effort to help others,
is taught both as an expression of faith and good citizenship.
The annual observance starts the
last Sunday in January and runs all week, which is January 29 to February 5.

Monday January 30th - Open House--8:30 AM-11:00 AM
Parents may visit classrooms and see the everyday
teaching and learning.

Speech Contest 9:00 AM Grades 5-8 in auditorium

Tuesday- January 31st Science Fair
Science Fair in lunchroom 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Wednesday February 1st- Report Card Day - Early Dismissal 12:00 noon

Father Antonio will distribute report cards to
students in classrooms.
AIS forms (Academic Intervention Services) forms
will be distributed to parents from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
A time limit of 10 minutes per parent will be set
by teachers so that all parents may see their child's
teacher. Appointments will be set up by the teacher
at the Parent Teacher Conference should further
discussion be needed.

Many report cards will be held due to AIS forms and
they will be available at the teacher conference.
As a reminder tuition must be up to date for child to
receive report card.

Thursday- Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Picture Day.

Picture Money envelopes are due to tuition office.

Friday February 3rd - Feast of St. Blase

Mass at 9:00 AM led by the students
of the 4th grade. Parents Welcome
Blessing of Throats will occur at this Mass
Honors Assembly in Church following Mass

Sunday - February 5th

Confirmation Class 12:00 noon
Mass for all students 1:00 PM

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Week of January 23, 2012 Announcements

So often people say that we should look to the elderly,
learn from their wisdom, their many years.
I disagree, I say we should look to the young:
untarnished, without stereotypes implanted in their minds,
no poison, no hatred in their hearts.
When we learn to see life through the eyes of a child,
that is when we become truly wise.
(Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta )

Some Reminders


1. Catholic Schools Week begins next week.
There will be an Open House on Monday January 30th
from 8:30 AM -11:30 AM.
Parents may visit the classrooms and observe the
teaching/learning environment of their child.

2. The annual Science Fair is Tuesday January 31st
to which parents are invited. Only one child
from each grade will be chosen to represent
OLQM at the district Science Fair.

3. Report Card Distribution will be
Wednesday February 1st.
Parent Teacher Conferences are from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
A reminder that tuition must be up to date for
your child to receive their report card.

4. Picture Envelopes were sent home this past
week. If you want your child's picture taken
please return the envelope to Mrs. Resto in
the tuition office.

5. Re-Registration for the 2012-2013 school
year begins Monday February 6th.
Parents are requested to re-register early so
that plans may be made for the upcoming September.


Monday January 23rd
Chinese New Year begins - Year of the Dragon

Tuesday January 24th
Feast of St. Francis de Sales

Wednesday January 25th
Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul

Thursday January 26th
Feast of Sts. Timothy and Titus

Friday January 27th
Feast of St. Angela Merici

Saturday January 28th
Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas
Christa McAuliffe Day

Sunday January 29th
Reconciliation Class 12:00 noon
Mass at 1:00 PM for all students

Monday, January 16, 2012

Week January 16, 2012 Announcements

Life's most persistent and urgent question is,
'What are you doing for others?'
Martin Luther King, Jr.

Survey Information Needed

Dear Parents,

Our school is participating in the
University of Notre Dame’s Catholic School Advantage Campaign.
An important element of that program is gathering feedback
from parents on their experiences with the school.
For that reason, we have created a brief survey
to provide an opportunity for you to share your opinions.
Please take a moment to complete the survey and participate
in the process of strengthening and energizing our school!

You can access the survey in English or Spanish through the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/csany

Please complete the survey before January 19, 2012.
Only one person in each household needs to complete the survey.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THIS IMPORTANT EFFORT

Weekly Vocabulary Words

A reminder that the After School Program
will assist parents who do not have a
computer at home.
The parent must bring their child to
the after school program and computer
access will be set up by Mrs. Ramsey.

Monday - January 16th
School Closed

Tuesday - January 17th
Feast of St. Anthony the Abbot
Unit III begins today.
Picture envelopes will be
sent home with your child.
Picture Day is February 2nd.
Please return the picture envelope
to Mrs. Resto in the tuition office.

Wednesday - January 18th
Feast of St. Volusian

Thursday- January 19th
Feast of St. Fillan
Map A Month Due

Friday - January 20th
Second Quarter Word Wall Test
Feast of St. Fabian

Sunday- January 22nd
Communion Class 12:00 noon
Mass at 1:00 PM for all students.

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Week of January 9, 2012

If we did all the things we were capable of doing,
we would literally astound ourselves.
-- Thomas Edison

Survey Information Needed
Dear Parents,

Our school is participating in the
University of Notre Dame’s Catholic School Advantage Campaign.
An important element of that program is gathering feedback
from parents on their experiences with the school.
For that reason, we have created a brief survey
to provide an opportunity for you to share your opinions.
Please take a moment to complete the survey and participate
in the process of strengthening and energizing our school!

You can access the survey in English or Spanish through the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/csany

Please complete the survey before January 19, 2012.
Only one person in each household needs to complete the survey.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THIS IMPORTANT EFFORT


Monday January 9, 2012
Students in grades 5-8 will receive an anti-bullying
class by Officer James Thorten.

Tuesday January 10, 2012
Feast of St. Gregory of Nyssa
Mid Year Exams - Science and Relgion

Wednesday January 11, 2012
ELA Mid Year Exam

Thursday January 12, 2012
Progress Reports will be sent home
Mid Year Exams in Reading and Social Studies

Friday January 13, 2012
Early Dismissal Day 12:00 noon
Faculty Meeting
Mid Year Exam Mathematics

Sunday January 15, 2012
Mass at 1:00 PM for all students
No Classes