Sunday, September 16, 2018

Week of September 17, 2018 Announcements



Early Dismissal Day
Monday September 17, 2018 
12:00 noon
Faculty Meeting 
After School Program in session.
PreK For All Dismissal at 3:15 PM 

Emergency Cards
A reminder that 2 emergency cards along with other parent papers were due to the classroom teacher last week.

Parent Access and Passwords
Passwords will be sent out this week to parents who requested them through e-mail.
The Educate system was undergoing some updates by the Superintendent of School office this week and we have been informed all updates should be completed by Wednesday September 19th.

MAP Testing Begins
Grades K-8
MAP testing will enable teachers to work on areas of strength and weaknesses during the year and gauge growth throughout the year.
Reports will be sent home in early October after the window of testing has ended.
This Week:
Tuesday September 18th - Grades 5-8 Math 
Tuesday September 18th - Grade 1 Reading 

Wednesday September 19th - Grades 2-4 Math 
Wednesday September 20th-Grades 6-8 Language Arts

Thursday September 20th- Grade 1 Math 
Thursday September 20th - Grades 6-8 Reading 

If a child is absent for any of the tests it will be made up upon their return to school.

Anti-Bullying Curriculum Begins
A 10 month anti-bullying curriculum will begin in Religion classes this Wednesday September 19, 2018.

School Kitchen

This past Thursday the Department of Buildings along with project supervisor from the Archdiocese of New York were here for the second inspection regarding the analysis of the blueprints etc.
There are two more inspections that must be completed before the gas is turned back on:
1. The FDNY must come and inspect the gas lines with the contractor.
2. The NYC Department of Health along with the NYC Department of Buildings must then approve the work.
After both those inspections Con Edison will be notified to turn the gas back on in the school kitchen.
Mr. Woods was told that in approximately 3 weeks time all things should be up and running.

A number of parents have still expressed their  upset to the kitchen staff  over the time line of the construction.
One only has to look at the catastrophe that occurred in Massachusetts this week where homes were destroyed because of the improper installation of gas lines and realize that all things must be checked carefully by all involved parties. 


September 25, 2018 
Religion Conference Day 

Monday September 17, 2018 
Feast of St. John Bellarmine
Constitution Day 
Early Dismissal 12:00 Noon
After School Program in Session
PreK For All Dismissal at 3:15 PM 

Tuesday September 18, 2018
MAP Testing Grades 1, 5, 6, 7, & 8 - 
KIDS in the Game begin in the After School Program

Wednesday September 19, 2018 
MAP testing Grades 2, 3, 4 6, 7, & 8 
Anti-bullying curriculum will be covered today in Religion Class 

Thursday September 20, 2018 
MAP testing Grades 1, 6, 7, & 8 

Friday September 21, 2018 - Feast of St. Matthew 
Opening School Mass at 9:00 AM led by the students of the 7th and 8th grades.
Parents are welcome to attend.

Sunday September 23, 2018
Living Environment Regents Class 10:00 AM
Registration for Sacramental Classes 
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Parents must have copy of Baptismal certificate for registration.