Sunday, February 25, 2018



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A letter from Dr. Timothy McNiff, Superintendent of Schools

Dear Parents/Guardians:

As you know, the continued safety of our students and school communities remain a high priority. In recent years, the Office of the Superintendent has worked closely with our principals and other community professionals to ensure our safety procedures are comprehensive and up-to-date.

As part of our effort to continue to improve our school safety practices, the Office of the Superintendent has partnered in recent months with local law enforcement and Fire/EMS agencies, including the NYPD and FDNY, and private security professionals to further develop our comprehensive Safety & Security Training Program for our schools. This program will help ensure our school communities are prepared to respond to the ever-evolving security challenges facing schools across the nation.

This revised program will entail one day of on-site safety training for the entire faculty and staff at every school across the archdiocese, and will therefore require your child’s school to close on the day of training. This training is scheduled to take place March 22, 2018. 

I thank you again for attention to this important communication and for your continued partnership as parents. Should you have any questions with regard to these trainings, please contact your principal.

Sincerely,

Timothy J. McNiff, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
            The Archdiocese of New York







REGISTRATION PAYMENTS IN TADS

Registration fees are applied to each student registered and are due at the time of registration.  A reduced registration fee rate is being offered for those students who are registered on or before March 31, 2018.  You must complete this process no later than the above date to receive the reduced rate.  In addition, we cannot guarantee a seat for your child if do not complete the process and pay the related charge by that date.

Please note that if you have previously used TADS for Admissions, Enrollment or Financial Aid, you will be asked to log into TADS with the account you created at that time.  You must use the link in each email you receive in order to view the correct info for the 2018-19 school year.  Payments will be made per student.


As parents may remember the tuition rate for the 2018-2019 school year was posted a couple of weeks ago on this blog.



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Dr. Seuss Dress Up Day 
Friday March 2, 2018 
Costume Contest
1:00 PM 
Grades PK, Kindergarten and First Grade
2:00 PM 
Grades 2-8 

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PreK For All Program 
CLASS Assessment 
Thursday March 1, 2018 
Please have your child arrive on time! 

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Workshop Monday February 26, 2018
 8:15 AM 
School Library 
Ms. Annette Pastor NYCDOE

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PreK, Kindergarten and Grade 1 
Mrs. Fundora will be coordinating the Summer Program again this year. Information flyers were sent home. If you have questions please see Mrs. Resto in the tuition office.


Monday February 26, 2018
Early Dismissal Day 12:00 noon 
Faculty Meeting 
After School Program in Session 
Blended Learning Coach will work with students today.
Fun with Feelings Workshop
8:15 AM 
PreK Parents 
Mr. Guzman will be returning today.

Tuesday February 27, 2018
PreK For All coach will work with students today .

Wednesday February 28, 2018 
PreK For All Vision Testing NYCDOH
March calendars will be sent home today. 

Thursday March 1, 2018
PreK For All CLASS assessment 

Friday March 2, 2018
Dr. Seuss' Birthday 
Costume Contest 

Sunday March 4, 2018
Regents Class 9:00 AM
Mass for students at 1:00 PM 




























Monday, February 19, 2018

Week of February 19, 2018 Announcements


Stations of the Cross 
Fridays  ----1:00 PM 
Parents Welcome 


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Dates for Sacraments 
First Reconciliation -- March 8, 2018 
10:00 AM 

Sacrament of Confirmation--April 15, 2018
1:00 PM 

First Holy Communion--Sunday April 22, 2018
1:00 PM 
First Holy Communion Parent Meeting 
March 21, 2018
7:00 PM 

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Parent Access for their child's grade book is located here.
If you do not have login information Brianna will be here on Wednesday February 21,2018  to assist parents.
Keep up with your child's academic progress by reviewing their grade book with them on a weekly basis.

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Wednesday February 21, 2018
Grades 1, 2 and 3 - 8:30 AM
Grades 4-8 - 9:30 AM 
Ms. Alma will be presenting her work with your children.
Parents Welcome.



As listed on the monthly calendar there will be a Tuition Suspension Day On 
Monday February 26, 2018.

Parents must remember that when a credit card fails or an automatic payment is rejected by the bank that if that results in a late payment a fee is charged by Smart Tuition:
$30.00 - failed payment fee
$40.00 - late payment fee
Smart Tuition nor OLQM are responsible for issues with a parent's  bank and that must be resolved with the bank without involving school staff in trying to figure out what happened.
Letters will be sent home on Thursday February 23, 2018
Parents may meet with Mr. Woods to set up a            Payment Plan on 
Sunday February 25, 2018 from 2:00 PM - 5:00PM
A payment must be made on Sunday to set up a 
Payment Plan.

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March 22, 2018 
In response to the recent school shootings all teachers and staff will receive Active Shooter Training on Thursday March 22, 2018
SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED 


Tuesday February 20, 2018
Blended Learning Coach will be working with students and teachers today.
Elsa from the kitchen and Mrs. Ramsey will be returning to work today.

Wednesday February 21, 2018  Feast of St. Peter Damian
Black History Month Music Presentation
8:30 AM - Grades 1, 2 and 3
9:30 AM - Grades 4-8 
Brianna will be in office to assist parents with Educate logins and passwords 

Thursday February 22, 2018 - 
George Washington's Birthday  
PreK For All Coach will be working with students and teachers today
Tuition letters will be sent home today 

Friday February 23, 2018 - Feast of St. Polycarp 
Stations of the Cross 11:00 AM - parents welcome 

Sunday February 25, 2018 - Second Sunday of Lent
Regents Class 9:00 AM
Mass at 1:00 PM 
Parent meetings regarding tuition 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM 

Reminders:
Monday - February 26, 2018 - Early Dismissal Day 
12:00 noon-- After School Program in session 

Re-Registration is due.
Financial Aid forms are due to TADS







Saturday, February 10, 2018

Week of February 12, 2018 Announcements


ASH Wednesday
February 14, 2018 
Mass Schedule 
6:30 AM - Spanish 
9:00 AM - English 
10:30 AM - English School Mass -- Parents Welcome
6:30 PM - Spanish 
7:30 PM - Spanish  

Daily Lenten Reflections 
Parents may sign up for Daily Lenten Reflections that will be sent to their e-mail by going to:
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using the access code of nr1234 

Blended Learning Coaching Begins 
Blended Learning Coaching will begin in grades 1-7 on Monday February 12th
Ms. Maria will be working with the teachers and students to effectively use all the components of Pearson Ready Gen, Front Row and Khan Academy to increase student engagement in class. 

Reminder
Teachers appointments are made through Alba in the office.
Teachers are available (as per their union contract) either at 7:45 AM or 3:15 PM
Appointments with Mr. Woods
Sundays 
2:00 PM - 5:00PM
no appointment necessary (first come, first serve basis)
 
School Hours
As the clock shows in the picture school begins at 8:00 AM. 
Lately parents have been arriving with students at 8:15 AM and then getting breakfast, signing papers that should have been signed at home and disrupting the classroom teachers.
 Mr. Woods will be patrolling the hallways and requesting parents to leave after prayers so that class may start on time at 8:15 AM.



Music Presentations 
Tuesday February 13th 9:00 AM
PreK-1 - Mrs. Fundora
PreK -2 - Ms. Rodriguez
Kindergarten - Ms. Ocasio
Wednesday, February 14th 9:00 AM
PreK-3 Mrs. Gonzalez
PreK-4 Ms. McGarry
PreK-5 Mrs. Serbones 
Cake Sale sponsored by 8th grade students 
February 15, 2018 
75 days to go!
 
Monday February 12, 2018 - Abraham  Lincoln's Birthday
Blended Learning Coach will be working with teachers & students 
 
Tuesday February 13, 2018
Valentine's Day Music Presentation - 9:00 AM                          PreK -1; PreK-2 & Kindergarten 
PreK For All coach will be working with students today.
 
Wednesday February 14, 2018 Ash Wednesday
Mass at 10:30 led by the students of the 8th grade parents welcome
PreK For All Music Presentation 9:00 AM
RED Day - students may wear dress clothes instead of their uniforms 
8th grade cake sale
 
Thursday February 15, 2018 -- 100th Day of School
Activities willbe coordinated by the students of the 8th grade.
 
Friday February 16, 2018
Chinese New Year - Year of the Dog - First Grade will be celebrating with a party and activities representing Chinese culture.
Stations of the Cross 11:00 AM. Parents welcome.
PreK For All Coach will be working with students today                   Reconciliation Class 3:15 PM 

Sunday February 18, 2018 
Holiday weekend - students attend Mass with their parents. 
School office will be closed .
 
 


 

 

 

Sunday, February 4, 2018

Week of February 5, 2018 Announcements




Ash Wednesday ---February 14, 2018
Masses 
6:30 AM - Spanish
9:00 AM - English
10:30 AM  - English - School Children
7:30 PM - Spanish


A letter to parents from Jennifer Bachman,
 the regional board of directors enrollment specialist.
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The registration process for the next school year is  underway.  Your completion of the registration process, including payment of the non-refundable registration fee, indicates your commitment to having your child attend Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School for the 2018-19 school year.

You will receive an email on January 19, 2018 from TADS (sent from support@tads.com) inviting you to complete the online enrollment process to secure a seat for your student(s).

You will receive a separate email for each student who will be attending our school. This email will include a brief overview of the registration process and a link that is unique to your student’s information for enrollment including related payment due and grade level for 2018-19 school year. 

REGISTRATION PAYMENTS IN TADS

Registration fees are applied to each student registered and are due at the time of registration.  A reduced registration fee rate is being offered for those students who are registered on or before March 31, 2018.  You must complete this process no later than the above date to receive the reduced rate.  In addition, we cannot guarantee a seat for your child if do not complete the process and pay the related charge by that date.

Please note that if you have previously used TADS for Admissions, Enrollment or Financial Aid, you will be asked to log into TADS with the account you created at that time.  You must use the link in each email you receive in order to view the correct info for the 2018-19 school year.  Payments will be made per student.

As parents may remember the tuition rate for the 2018-2019 school year was posted a couple of weeks ago on this blog.


As listed on the monthly calendar there will be a Tuition Suspension Day On 
Monday February 26, 2018.
On Friday February 2, 2018 the total due in tuition was  $83,606.33 
and this does not reflect the monies that will be due on      February 5, 2018.
Parents must remember that when a credit card fails or an automatic payment is rejected by the bank that if that results in a late payment a fee is charged by Smart Tuition:
$30.00 - failed payment fee
$40.00 - late payment fee
Smart Tuition nor OLQM are responsible for issues with a parent's  bank and that must be resolved with the bank without involving school staff in trying to figure out what happened.


Monday February 5, 2018 - Data Day School Closed  
PreK For All Program Open
No After School Program today.
Registration for the PreK For All Program Opens Today for September 2018

Tuesday February 6, 2018 Feast of St. Paul Miki and Companions
Article 43 Inspection for PreK and Kindergarten Classrooms

Wednesday February 7, 2018
Re-qualification letters  will be sent home for scholarships

Thursday February 8, 2018
PreK For all coach will work with students.

Friday February 9, 2018
 Parent should check their re-registration status on TADS as listed above.

Sunday February 11, 2018
Regents Class 9:00 AM
Mass for all students in sacramental program 1:00 PM