H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine
The New York City Department of Health will vaccinate those
students who have returned forms in the office
for the Swine Flu. The vaccinations will occur
on Tuesday, December 8th after Mass. Should a parent wish
to be present during the vaccination please see or call Alba.
Are you a "Helicopter Parent"?
On the November calendar it was mentioned that independent,
self learning children are those who are guided but not led to be
responsible. It was also mentioned that the place for parents to
drop off their child in the morning should be at the supply room for
students in grades 2-8.
Many parents have watched from the supply room as their child has rolled
their bookbag down the hallway and requested one of the older
students to assist them - they have become independent. Those
students have learned to do for themselves (being supervised by
the parent watching from the supply room) as they begin their
8 hour day in school.
Then there are parents who do the opposite and if you google
"Helicopter Parent" it will show scenarios of what happens
to children as they grow - unable to be successful in college
without the parent, unable to go for a job interview without a parent--
and where does it start - in school.
Help your child to help themselves by breaking away when you know that
they are in a safe environment. There are plenty of times that you as
their parent will have to step in when they are not in a safe environment!
Monday - Feast of St. Andrew
Calendars for December will be sent home with students.
Extras will be available near the tuition office.
Tuesday - World AIDS Day
Wednesday- Feast of St. Bibiana
Full Moon
PreK, Kindergarten and First Grade trip to see
The Princess and the Frog
Thursday- Feast of St. Francis Xavier
Test Papers will be distributed by Mr. Woods to
students in grades K-4.
Spelling Bee for students in grades 4-8 8:30 AM
Parents welcome to attend.
Friday - Feast of St. Barbara
Dismissal at 2:30 PM
Sunday - 12:00 Noon Confirmation Class
1:00 PM Mass for all students in sacramental program
