Sunday, December 15, 2019


 For all students entering Kindergarten.
Students in:
 Mrs. Rodriguez's Class
Mrs. Gonzalez's Class
Ms. McGarry's Class
Mrs. Serbones' Class
Scholarships are available for Kindergarten
Apply Now
www.ApplyCatholicSchoolsNY.org
for more information please see Alba or Mr. Guzman in the school office.



Flu Shot
A reminder that the flu shot is a mandatory
 New York State Department of Health 
requirement for all children in 
PreK For All
PreK-1, PreK -2
and Kindergarten
by December 31, 2019
Your child will not be able to return to school after Christmas recess without proof of the flu shot.



PreK For All 
Holiday Show
December 17, 2019
9:00 AM 
Parents Welcome



Wednesday December 18, 2019 
8:30 AM 
Church 
PreK-1; PreK-2
K-8
Parents Welcome


December 20, 2019 at 12:00 Noon 
School Resumes January 6, 2020 



SuccessMaker 
Learning Platform
Grades K-8

During this week teachers will be introducing students to the SuccessMaker Program that began last year.
The program covers material for students to work on at their own pace. The program logs in time spent and scores the child on their work.
What parents must realize with the program if the child just turn it on and does a few problems and then walks away the program will shut down and not register a score.
During Christmas Recess students will be required to do one hour per week in Mathematics and  one hour in Reading.
Therefore 
2 hours -- Mathematics
2 hours - Reading

The login is https://adny1507164.smhost.net
students will receive their login and passwords this week.
Students in Grades 3, 4 and 5 have already received their logins and passwords and Mr. Woods has seen that some have already been working.

As was the case in the summer Mr. Montas will be available on Monday December 23rd  and Monday December 30th
to assist students/parents who are having difficulty.

Upon return on January 6th the marks registered in SuccessMaker will be uploaded to the Educate SIS system for the 2nd quarter.

This practice work will assist your child in raising their
 NWEA MAP scores which will be administered the week of January 13th.



Monday December 16, 2019
Parents in PreK, PreK For All and Kindergarten are requested to speak to either Alba or Mr. Guzman regarding their child's flu shot if they are uncertain. 
The flu shot must have been administered during 2019.

Tuesday December 17, 2019
PreK For All Holiday Assembly  9:00 AM
Parents Welcome

Wednesday December 18, 2019
Festival of Lessons and Carols followed by benediction
8:30 AM

Thursday December 19, 2019 
Mrs. Claus and the elves visit with PreK and Kindergarten students.
8th grade cake sale.
Students need shopping bag to pack up their books for Christmas cleaning.

Friday December 20, 2019
Early Dismissal Day 12:00 noon
Classroom Christmas Party Day
Christmas Stocking Raffle by 8th grade.
No After School Program 


 


























Sunday, December 8, 2019

Week of December 9, 2019 Announcements





Flu Shot
A reminder that the flu shot is a mandatory
 New York State Department of Health 
requirement for all children in 
PreK For All
PreK-1, PreK -2
and Kindergarten
by December 31, 2019
Your child will not be able to return to school after Christmas recess without proof of the flu shot.



Friday December 13, 2019


When is School Closed for Snow?
School is only closed when Mayor DiBlasio closes all schools in New York City.
You can check by going to www.nyc.gov
also by watching NY1
Otherwise school is open.


Some Reminders 




PreK For All 
Holiday Show
December 17, 2019
9:00 AM 
Parents Welcome

December 18, 2019 
8:30 AM
Parents Welcome 


December 20, 2019 at 12:00 Noon 
School Resumes January 6, 2020 

Monday December 9, 2019 - 
Feast of the Immaculate Conception 
Mass at 9:00 AM - Parents Welcome

Tuesday December 10, 2019 Feast of St. Juan Diego

Wednesday December 11, 2019 
Anti-bullying curriculum will be covered

Thursday December 12, 2019
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
5:00 AM Mass with Mariachi band
also 
7:30 PM Mass with Mariachi band
Please see Church bulletin regarding services.

Friday December 13, 2019
New York State Immunization Report Due today.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

Sunday December 15, 2019
Third Sunday of Advent 
Students in sacramental class attend 1:00 PM Mass








Sunday, December 1, 2019

Week of December 2, 2019 Announcements



https://adny.tads.com

Re-Opens Tuesday December 3, 2019
Parents are reminded that they should keep up to date with their child's academic progress by checking their account on a weekly basis.  
Check to see -
 Homework completed, missing, incomplete
Class participation
Exit or Entrance ticket quizzes
Projects completed -- especially for students in grades 3-8 on Google Classroom
Test grades.

Should parents need a login and password please contact 
Mr. Guzman in the school office from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
The next Progress Report will be distributed on January 10, 2020  



When is School Closed for Snow?
School is only closed when Mayor DiBlasio closes all schools in New York City.
You can check by going to www.nyc.gov
also by watching NY1
Otherwise school is open.
School will be Open on Monday December 2nd as there is only rain predicted for New York City.


OLQM will celebrate St. Nicholas Day on Friday 
after morning prayers in Church.
Parents are welcome to attend and receive a free candy cane.


The Spring testing in Mathematics and ELA will have a new format in some classes.
Mathematics
Grade 3 - students will be administered the test by computer.
Ms. Wong has already begun to implement strategies to assist students and parents who have questions should reach out to Ms. Wong.
Grades 4-8 Mathematics- Paper Based
English Language Arts 
Grades 5 and 6 - Computer based testing.
Both Ms. Coello and Ms. Toscano have been working with Pearson Realize and other programs such as Common Lit to prepare students. Please check with either of them if parents have concerns.
Grades 3, 4, 7 and 8 - Paper based testing.

Parents wishing more information should also check the New York State Education Department's website at:


Monday December 2, 2019
Please check your child's immunization status and 
flu shot requirement if your child is below the age of 5.
All children 6 months through 59 months of age enrolled in New York City Article 47 & 43 regulated pre-kindergarten programs (Child Care, Head Start, Nursery, or Pre-K) must receive one dose of influenza vaccine between July 1st and December 31st of each year.

Tuesday December 3, 2019 Feast of St. Francis Xavier
Touring Tuesday 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Wednesday December 4, 2019
Feast of St. John Damascene  
Grades 6, 7 & 8 trip to Intrepid Museum

Thursday December 5, 2019
Tuition due to Smart Tuition
School visit by Mr. Michael Deegan, Superintendent of Schools Archdiocese of New York, and Mr. Joseph Tweed, Manhattan regional superintendent.

Friday December 6, 2019  Feast of St. Nicholas
Distribution of Candy Canes following morning prayers in Church. Parents welcome.
Instructional coach will work with teachers and students.

Sunday December 8, 2019 Second Sunday of Advent
Students in sacramental program with Mr. Woods at 1:00 PM