Monday, January 8, 2018

Week of January 8, 2018

Winter MAP Testing Begins
MAP testing will begin this week for students in 
Grades 3-8 in ELA
Please check the monthly calendar for dates of testing for all grades.
Parent reports will be available after February 5th.

Parents may want to view a short video on Growth Mindset which is part of the MAP testing program.  Click the link below.

Carol Dweck in an animated presentation on mindsets – In this animation, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl9TVbAal5s
Carol Dweck gives a brief and compelling synopsis of the theory of fixed and growth mindset.

“How to Help Every Child Fulfill Their Potential” 



School will be open:
 Friday March 16, 2018
&
 Friday June 15, 2018
to make up the snow day and the day we closed because of a broken boiler. This is to keep in alignment of the NYS Education Law requiring 175 school days and  5 conference days  for a total of 180 days.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Classes
As mentioned by Mr. Woods after Mass on Sunday. 
Students in the Sacrament of Reconciliation Class will have class on Fridays from 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM. 
These are required classes for students who are in the program.
Classes will begin Friday January 19, 2018. 

Progress Reports/ Report Cards  Tuition
Progress Reports were sent home on Friday January 5, 2018.
These reports give a glimpse of how a child is doing to date and should be wake up call for some students before 
Mid-Terms and MAP testing begins.
Report Cards will be distributed on February 1, 2018.
Parents are reminded that tuition must be up to date for children to receive their report card. Please call Smart Tuition if you have any questions regarding your tuition and/or see Mr. Guzman in the school office.




Registration facts for the 2018-2019 School Year 
December 1, 2017 :
Admissions open for NEW families
January 19, 2018:
Registrations for NEW and RETURNING families open
Re-Qualification for Financial Assistance opens for RETURNING families
Tuition & Fee rate sheets  will be available on January 12, 2018.

February 1, 2018:
Deadline for NEW families to submit complete Admissions & Financial Assistance applications, including all required documentation, in order to receive a decision regarding Financial Assistance by March 15.

March 15, 2018:

Families who have submitted complete Admissions & Financial Assistance applications (including all required documentation) and who have been accepted by the school of interest by February 1, will receive email notices informing them of the results of their Financial Assistance applications by this date.


Registration for students born in 2014
February 5, 2018-March 30, 2018
online - schools.nyc.org
Program Code for OLQM: 06MAFQ
if you have questions please see Mr. Guzman in the office.

Monday January 8, 2018
School Closed for Boiler Repair

Tuesday January 9, 2018
Mid Year Exam Material will be posted on teacher's blog for students in Grades 3-8
PreK For All Coach will be working with students in the PreK For All Program

Wednesday January 10, 2018 
PreK-1 Parent Meeting - Mrs. Fundora's class 8:30 AM in library regarding registration for 2018-2019

MAP Testing Grades 3-8 - ELA 

Math Coach will work with students in Grades 5-8

Thursday January 11, 2018 

PreK-2 Parent Meeting - Ms. Rodriguez's class 8:30 AM in library regarding registration for the 2018-2019 school year.

MAP Testing Grades 6-8 - ELA

Friday January 12, 2018
Principal Cohort Meeting here at OLQM 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

PreK For All Coach will be working with students 

Sunday January 14, 2018
Students attend Mass with their parents - holiday weekend.
School office closed.

Monday January 15, 2018
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - School Closed
Mr. Woods will be in office 9:?00 AM - 4:00 PM if parents wish to see him.