Week of January 4, 5 and 6 Announcements

A New Year’s Prayer

May God make your year a happy one!
Not by shielding you from all sorrows and pain,
But by strengthening you to bear it, as it comes;
Not by making your path easy,
But by making you sturdy to travel any path;
Not by taking hardships from you,
But by taking fear from your heart;
Not by granting you unbroken sunshine,
But by keeping your face bright, even in the shadows;
Not by making your life always pleasant,
But by showing you when people and their causes need you most,
and by making you anxious to be there to help.
God’s love, peace, hope and joy to you for the year ahead.

Announcements:
The monthly calendar will be distributed
on Wednesday January 4th - Opening Day of School.
Please read the calendar carefully as it has
a number of announcements concerning:
1. Mid-Year Exams
2. Weekly Vocabulary Words
3. Common Core Standards

Survey Information Needed
Dear Parents,

Our school is participating in the
University of Notre Dame’s Catholic School Advantage Campaign.
An important element of that program is gathering feedback
from parents on their experiences with the school.
For that reason, we have created a brief survey
to provide an opportunity for you to share your opinions.
Please take a moment to complete the survey and participate
in the process of strengthening and energizing our school!

You can access the survey in English or Spanish through the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/csany

Please complete the survey before January 19, 2012.
Only one person in each household needs to complete the survey.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THIS IMPORTANT EFFORT

January 4, 2012
School Resumes

January 5, 2012
Mid Year Exam material will be posted
on each teacher's blog.

January 6, 2012
Feast of the Epiphany
Mass at 9:00 AM led by the students of the
3rd grade.

January 8, 2012 - Sunday
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Confirmation Class 12:00 noon
Mass at 1:00 PM for all students

Week of December 19th Announcements

I have always thought of Christmas time,
when it has come round, as a good time;
a kind, forgiving, charitable time;
the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year,
when men and women seem by one consent to open
their shut-up hearts freely, and to
think of people below them as if they really were
fellow passengers to the grave,
and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys.
~Charles Dickens


Christmas Plays
Monday December 19th
5:00 PM Sharp
Grades 2, 3 and 4 and Kindergarten.

Tuesday December 20th
5:00 PM Sharp
Grades 1, 5, 6, 7 & 8

Tickets available in tuition office
$ 5.00 each.
Tickets at door $ 7.00

A gift basket will be raffled off
each night. Raffle tickets $1.00.

A reminder that students should have
a plastic shopping bag or two to pack their
books in the classroom closets.

Mr. Woods apologizies to parents regarding
the confusion regarding the After School Program.
I was not sure that I would have enough staff
to supervise the students.

Monday December 19th
Feast of St. Nemesius
Happy Birthday Isabelle Cruz
Christmas Play Grades K, 2, 3, and 4.
Dismissal at 12:00 noon for
GRADES 2, 3, 4 and KINDERGARTEN ONLY.
After School Program will be available for
classes dismissing early.
Parents are requested to call office on Sunday
to let Mr. Woods know that they need
After School Program.

Tuesday December 20th
Happy Birthday Melanie Gajardo

Christmas Play 5:00 PM
Grades 1, 5, 6, 7, & 8
Dismissal for students in play
12:00 NOON -
ONLY STUDENTS IN grades 1, 5, 6, 7 & 8

Wednesday December 21st
Lessons and Carols at 9:00 AM
Classroom Parties 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon
Dismissal at 12:00 noon
NO AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ON WEDNESDAY.
Faculty and Staff Christmas Luncheon

School Office will be open 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily
during the Christmas break.

Sacramental Program
Students in sacramental program are
expected to attend Mass on
Sunday December 25th with their family
at any Mass they wish to attend.
Sunday January 1st with their family
at any Mass they wish to attend.

Week of December 5, 2011 Announcements

St. Nicholas Day

St. Nicholas Day is celebrated around the world on December 6.
Many of the American traditions mimic the traditions
for St. Nicholas Day in Germany. The children leave out a boot
or a shoe on the evening of the 5th.
And if they have been good and kind throughout the year,
they will awaken to find the boot filled with treats.
Sound familiar?
Yes, the legend of Santa Claus comes from this Saint.
Instead of a boot, it's a sock.
The good little boys and girls get treats for their kindness.

Monday - December 5th
Tuition Suspension Day
Happy Birthday
Brandon Acevedo
Anais Nunez

Tuesday December 6th
Feast of St. Nicholas

Wednesday December 7th
Pearl Harbor Day

Native American Heritage Displays
will be sent up in the lunchroom for
parents to view- 8:30 AM -11:30 AM

Hands on Science Day
Grades K, 1, 3,6,7,

Thursday December 8th
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
A Holyday of Obligation
Mass at 9:00 AM led by the students
of the 2nd grade.

Rigor and Relevance Review Day

Friday - December 9th
Feast of St. Juan Diego
SCHOOL CLOSED
Archdiocese of New York Data Day

Saturday - Full Moon

Sunday - December 11th
Happy Birthday Isabella Pons
Third Sunday of Advent
Guadete Sunday
Communion Class 12:00 noon
Mass for all students 1:00 PM

Week of November 28,2011

It is not enough for me to ask question;
I want to know how to answer the one question
that seems to encompass everything I face:
What am I here for?
Abraham Joshua Heschel


Early Dismissal Day -12:00 noon
Friday December 2nd


Monday - November 28th
Feast of St. James of the Marches

Tuesday- November 29th
Feast of St. Saturninus
Tuition Suspension Letters will be sent home.
Tuition Suspesnion Day - Monday December 5th

Wednesday-November 30th
Feast of St. Andrew
Hands on Science Day
Science Room Grades 5, 8, 2-1, 2-2, 3 and 4.

Thursday - December 1st
World AIDS awareness Day
Feast of St. Eligius

Friday - December 2nd
Feast of St. Bibiana
Early Dismissal Day - 12:00 noon
Faculty Meeting
Gloves and Hats drive begins for homeless dinner
sponsored by the parish of OLQM.

Sunday - December 4th
Second Sunday of Advent
Confirmation Class 12:00 noon
Mass for all students 1:00 PM
Parents Meetings regarding Tuition Suspension Day
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Week of November 21,2011 Announcements

My report card always said,
'Jim finishes first and then disrupts the other students'.
~ Jim Carrey (January 17, 1962 - )

Report Card Day
Tuesday November 22, 2011
Fr. Antonio will distribute report cards
at the following assemblies:
8:30 AM - Grades 5-8
9:00 AM - Grades 1-4
Students receiving First or Second Honors
will also receive their certificates from Fr. Antonio.

Students who were finalists at the Religion Fair will
receive Certificates of Recognition at the Honors assemly.

Dismissal will be at 12:00 noon
and the After School Program will be in session.

Parent Teacher Conefernces will be from
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Grades 2-8 in auditorium

Grades PK, K and
First Grade in their classrooms.

Mr. Woods will be present in the auditorium.

A reminder that tuition must be paid and up to
date for a child to receive their report card.

Wednesday- November 23rd.
Mass at 9:00 AM led by the Confirmation Class.
Turkeys will be distributed after Mass by the
Confirmation Class to the poor of the parish.
Dismissal at 3:00 PM

Thursday and Friday
School Closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Sunday November 27th
Reconciliation Class 12:00 noon
Mass for all students at 1:00 PM

Week of November 7, 2011 Announcements

This Veteran's Day,
we honor those who have so bravely served this country.
America is founded on the principle of freedom,
justice, and liberty for all.
Our nation's soldiers serve every day
to protect our country and its ideals.
On Veteran's Day, take a sacred moment to remember
the those who sacrifice their lives every moment
to achieve peace and democracy.

IRIS
The IRIS alert system was restored
but a number of telephone numbers
were erased.
If you did not receive an IRIS alert
on Saturday at around 3:30 PM please
let Alba know.

Report Cards
A reminder that report cards will be
distributed on Tuesday November 22nd.
All tuition (CE Lockbox),
After School Program Tuition (School Office)
must be up to date for student's to receive
report card.
If you have questions please see Mrs. Resto.

Monday November 7, 2011
Feast of St. Achillas

Tuesday November 8, 2011
Feast of St. Castorius
Religion Fair 9:00 AM
Parents Welcome

Wednesday November 9, 2011
Feast of St. Benignus
Hands on Science Day
Grades K, 1, 3, 6 & 7

Thursday November 10, 2011
Feast of St. Leo the Great
Full Moon
SCHOOL CLOSED
Religion Conference Day for Teachers

Friday November 11, 2011
Veteran's Day
Feast of St. Martin of Tours

Saturday November 12, 2011
Fun Run - 8th grade will participate
in a fund raising event for the
Ronald McDonald House that aids
children and their families who have cancer.

Sunday - November 13th
NO CLASSES
Mass for all students at 1:00 PM

Week of October 31, 2011 Announcements

When witches go riding,
and black cats are seen,
the moon laughs and whispers,
‘tis near Halloween.
~Author Unknown

IRIS is sick.
The IRIS alert system underwent an update
this week and moved telephone numbers
and e-mails all over the place.
If you did not get an e-mail Saturday
afternoon alerting you that the blog
was posted would you please call
Alba or e-mail Mr. Woods at
olqm1@aol.com.
The company (Tech Radium)
has been working on the system all week.
The Archdiocesean offices have also been
working on the system.

Monday October 31st
Halloween
There will be a Halloween Parade for students
in Pre K and Kindergarten at 9:00 AM
Parents are Welcome to join in the
festivities.

November is Native American Heritage Month

November 1st
Feast of All Saints
Mass at 9:00 AM led by the students
of the 7th grade. Parents welcome.
Mass will begin with a parade of
students dressed as saints.

Calendars for November will be sent
home today,. Extras will be available
near the tuition office.

Wednesday November 2nd
Feast of All Souls
Hands On Science Day
Grades 2, 3, 5 and 8

Thursday November 3rd
Feast of St. Martin de Porres

Friday November 4th
Early Dismissal Day 12:00 noon

Reminder:
School is CLOSED
Thursday and Friday next week.
November 10th - Religion Conference Day
November 11th - Veteran's Day

Week of October 23, 2011

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning.

Albert Einstein

Safe Environment Curriculum

Dear Parents,

Our Catholic tradition has always affirmed the
dignity of the human person as created in the image
and likeness of God. Every person with whom we come
in contact deserves to be seen by us with th eyes of
God. We know that ministry with children and youth,
in particular, is a sacred trust. We, at Our Lady
Queen of Martyrs School are committed to preserve,
at all times and in all places, this sacred trust
which is rooted in our faith in Jesus Christ.
In 2002, the United States Bishops approved
The Charter for the Protection of Children and
Young People in an effort to protect children
and youth from sexual abuse at ;all levels of
church life and to restore trust in a Church
scarred by the scandal of clergy and sexual
abuse. Article 12 of the charter directs all
dioceses to create programs and processes
to teach children and youth about sexual abuse
and prevention. In the Archdiocese of New York,
this training will be integrated this week.
October 24th-October 28th into the religious
education program in our school.
We thank you for your support and interest
as we partner to give our children the safest
possible environment to grow in faith, in
our parish, school and in our homes.

Sincerely,
Rev. Antonio Almonte, pastor
Mr. Andrew G. Woods, principal

Monday - October 24th

United Nations Day

Book Fair

N.Y.S. Health Department will be checking

eyes and ears of students in Kindergarten,

First and Third grades today.

Tuesday October 25th

CSI Trip for students in grades 5-8

Book Fair

Wednesday October 26th

New Moon

Book fair

Thursday October 27th

Book Fair

Friday October 28th

Book Fair

Sunday

Reconciliation Class 12:00 noon

Mass at 1:00 PM for all students

in sacramental program.

SIS - Student Information System

passwords given to parents

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Week of October 17, 2011 Announcements

My mother lived a long, full life.

Although her passing is a sad milestone for me,

I am grateful for having her with me for so many years.

And I thank each one of you --- whether a student, a parent,

a grandparent, a teacher, a staff member, a parishioner

for your expression of support for me and my family

at this very difficult time.

Mr. Andrew G. Woods

Progress Reports

Progress Reports will be distributed by

Fr. Antonio on Monday afternoon.

They will be printed on yellow paper.

Parents needing to see their child's teacher

should call Alba to schedule an appointment.

ITBS

The Iowa Test of Basic Skills continues this

week. Students who were absent will be

able to make up any missed test this week.

Tuition Extensions

Parents in need of tuition extensions

for this month must see Mr. Woods by

Friday October 21st. Parents CANNOT

request an extension from the company

or say that Mr. Woods said it was ok.

I must directly call them.

See Mr. Woods in the morning in the hallway,

e-mail him at olqm1 @aol.com --remember

subject area must say tuition extension and

remember to give me your child's name.

After Monday October 24th your account

will be charged $10.00 if no extension has been

granted.

Monday 10/17

Progress reports and ITBS makeups

Tuesday 10/18

ITBS/CoGat

Mr. Guzman will be doing gym classes.

The following classes are to wear gym

clothes:

PreK-1

Grades 7, 8, 2-1, and Kindergarten

Wednesday 10/19

ITBS/CoGat

Art Classes

8th grade parent meeting regarding

High School enrollment --7:00 PM in library.

Thursday 10/20

ITBS/Cogat

Fireman Bill coming to speak to all

students regarding Fire Safety.

Parents Welcome

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM - PreK

9:30-10:00 AM - Kindergarten and Grade 1

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Grades 5-8

10:30-11:00 AM - Grades 2-4

Friday 10/21

Alba's Birthday

Last Day for Tuition Extension.

Sunday 10/23

Communion Class 12:00 Noon

Mass for all students at 1:00 PM

All Saints Day November 1st

There will be a contest for the best dressed

saint for the Feast of All Saints on

Tuesday November 1st.

Students who want to be part of the

contest need to dress like the saint, be

able to explain the saint's life and will

process at Mass at 9:00 AM with Fr. Antonio.

Their will be First Place Prizes for

students in grades

1. PreK, Kindergarten and Grade 1

2. Grades 2-4

3. Grades 5-8.

Announcements Week of October 11, 2011

Dear Parents,

As some of you may have heard my mother died

on Sunday October 9, 2011 after a dealing with a

a number of health problems that began

in June of this year.

My mother was a volunteer in the school

library for a number of years and was a good

part of the staff here at OLQM.

The half day that was scheduled for Friday

of this week is being moved to Thursday and

dismissal will be at 12:00 noon.

Friday school will dismiss at the regular time

of 3:00 PM.

Wake will be on Wednesday October 12th

at Riverdale on the Hudson Funeral Home

6110 Riverdale Avenue

Bronx, New York 10471

718-884-6100

Funeral will be here at OLQM

Thursday October 13th at 10:00 AM.

I want to thank this opportunity to

thank the many parents who would inquire about

my mother on a daily basis and prayed for her health.

I will be back in my office on

Sunday October 16, 2011.

Gratefully,

Mr. Andrew G. Woods

Week of October 3, 2011 Announcements

While you are proclaiming peace with your lips,
be careful to have it even more fully in your heart.
Francis of Assisi


Tuition Reminders
A reminder to parents that tuition is due
between October 15th and 25th.
The tuition is due to CE Lockbox and
parents may see or call Mrs. Resto for
assistance if they are having problems.
Anyone in need of an extension must see
Mr. Woods or e-mail him at olqm1@aol.com.
This process MUST occur every month you
are in need of an extension.
All fund raising, After School Program,
computer fees, general fees are due at
the tuition office. Mrs. Resto has a
card for all students and should be picked up
by the parent between the hours of
7:30 AM and 2:00 PM or on
Sundays from Mr. Woods.





Art Program begins this week.
Beginning on Wednesday,October 5th
all students will be taking Art classes once a
week.


Parents interested in watching the class or
joining with their child may see the classroom
teacher for the times when their child
is scheduled to take art. The classroom
schedules will be updated in a week or two
to reflect the Art classees.





Monday 10/3
Calendars for Octobers will be distributed.
Map a Month will be distributed
for students in grades 4-8 - due November 8th.


Tuesday 10/4
Feast of St. Francis of Assisi


Wednesday 10/5
Mass in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
9:00 AM led by the students of the 5th grade.
Parents Welcome.
Students may bring domesticated animals to
be blessed at this Mass.
Cats and dogs must return home after Mass.


Hands on Science Day.


Art Classes begin today.


Thursday 10/6
Did you pick up your child's
tuition card from Mrs. Resto


Friday 10/7
Grades PK - 2
Grades 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
are to wear gym clothes today.


After School Program
Chinese classes please see
Mrs. Ramsey if
you are interested.


Sunday 10/9
Mass for all students at 1:00 PM
No classes.

Week of September 26, 2011 Announcements

There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm.

~Willa Cather

Prayers are requested for the repose of the soul

of Mrs. Teolinda Vallejo's mom who died in

Ecuador on Saturday.

The NYSESLAT exam results were sent home with

your child last week. If you have any questions

please see Mr. Woods

The New York State Health Department is requiring that all immunization records be recorded online with them. Should your child not have all required vaccinations the NYS Health Department will restrict your child from attending school.

Please see Alba or Alana if you have any questions or to be sure

bring in an updated immunization history.

Tuition-

Many people today will be sent letters from the tuition company

indicating that they are being charged a late fee for not

requesting an extension from Mr. Woods.

Monthly payments are due by the 25th of each month.

As a reminder if you need an extension you MUST e-mail or see

Mr. Woods.

Parents are to e-mail Mr. Woods at olqm1@aol.com and indicate

in the subject line - Tuition extension or parent of.........

All After School Program Tuition, school fees, fund raising

must be paid in the Tuition office with Mrs. Resto.

Candy Bars are available in the tuition office to assist parent in

their fund-raising responsibilities.

This year there will be no catalog orders - only candy bars.

Monday 26 - Feast of Sts. Cosmas and Damian

Mathematics Conference Day - School Closed

Tuesday-27 - New Moon

Wednesday -28 - Hands on Science Day

Thursday- 29-

Friday-30 -

Sunday - October 2nd

Registration for Sacramental Program

10:00 AM - 12:00 noon

SIS - Student Information System passwords

distributed in office 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

1:00 PM

Mass for all students in sacramental program

Week of September 12, 2011 Announcements

To arrive at the simplest truth requires years of contemplation.
Isaac Newton

Monday - 09/12
Full Moon

Tuesday - 09/13


Wednesday - 09/14
Feast of the Triump of the Cross

Thursday -09/15
Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows
Mass at 9:00 AM led by the students of the 8th grade
Parents Welcome
Hispanic Heritage Month begins today.

Friday- 09/16
Early Dismissal Day 12:00 noon
Faculty Meeting

Saturday-09/17
U. S. Constitution Day

Sunday- 09/18
Parish Feast 1PM - 6PM
Registration for Sacramental Program
10:00 AM- 1:00 PM

September 2, 2011

Dear Parents:

First, let me again thank you for the privilege of getting to participate in the education of your child[ren]. Your commitment to Catholic education is much appreciated.

I write today concerning a matter that impacts our school, our teachers and you as a supporter of our school and as a tuition paying parent. As you may be aware, the collective bargaining agreement with the Federation of Catholic Teachers (the "Federation"), the union that represents the teachers in our school, expired on August 31, 2011.

Unfortunately, after four months of negotiations with the Federation, we have been unable to reach an agreement. Not surprising in these extremely trying economic times, the key issue is wages and the corresponding salary cost/expense for the schools. While the proposal made by the schools is somewhat complex due to the various components that go into a teacher's salary – a Step component (or sometimes referred to as a longevity increase – a built-in increase based on years of service); a Parity component and an across-the-board increase – the fact is that under the school's proposal an average teacher's wages will increase by approximately 2.7% for the 2011/2012 school year and 3.7% for the 2012/2013 school year.

While I wish we could pay more, I think you will agree with me that in these economically trying times increases of 2.7% and 3.7% are extremely generous. I know that many of you are not receiving these levels of increases at your job. I can also share that all other Archdiocese employees have been subject to wage freeze for 2011/2012.

I know that many of you cannot afford increases in tuition that will be necessary to pay for increases of this level – let alone the increases that would be necessary based on the additional 2% to 2.25% the union is asking for on top of what we have offered.

In closing, please know that I will do everything I can to ensure that a new collective bargaining agreement is reached – but not at the expense of seeing additional schools forced to close and/or seeing more children forced out of Catholic education to pay for unrealistic salary increases.

Very truly yours, Dr. Timothy McNiff Superintendent of Schools Archdiocese of New York

Letter sent home with students in grades 2, 3, 4, 7 & 8

regarding the Sacramental Program

September 8, 2011

Dear Parents,

As mentioned at the opening meeting there will be registration of students for the Sacraments of

· Baptism (if they have not been baptized before)

· Reconciliation (Grade 2 students)

· First Holy Communion (Grade 3 students)

· Confirmation (7^th and 8^th grade students – a two year program)

Registration will take place Sunday September 11^th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and Sunday September 25th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Anyone who wishes to enroll their child in one of the sacramental programs here at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs must understand that the child is required to attend the 1:00 PM Mass with their fellow classmates here at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church.

Registration will require you to bring your child’s Baptismal certificate. No one can register for a sacrament unless they present the child’s Baptismal certificate.

Third Grade students who will be enrolled for First Holy Communion must have already received the sacrament of Reconciliation in second grade. If they did not they must sign up for The Sacrament of Reconciliation this year and then receive First Holy Communion next year in 4^th grade.

Classes for all students receiving the sacraments will begin in October and are listed on the yearly calendar. The yearly calendar has been posted on the blog for your convenience.

Should you have any questions you may address them to me on Sunday when you register your child. Please remember that you must bring your child’s baptismal certificate with you. If you believe that we already have a copy then call the office to have your child’s file checked. Unfortunately, many parents never brought the certificate in with them at the original registration which may have been when your child was enrolling for PreK.

Sincerely,

Andrew G. Woods

XC. Rev. Antonio Almonte, pastor

Ms. Dulce Saville, religion teacher

Mr. Roberto Placido, religion teacher

Welcome Back Parents!

August 11, 2011

Dear Parents,

I hope that this letter finds you well and that you and your family are having an enjoyable summer.

The beginning of August always signals that the time is fast approaching for school to begin as the air waves are full of back to school sales on everything from pencils to laptops.

You should have received a registration letter for the After School Program along with a registration form for the tuition company.

If you are interested in enrolling your child in the After School Program I ask that you bring the papers with you to the office before September1st. The program will begin on the first day of school September 7^th at dismissal (3:00 PM).

Many parents have called requesting information on the supplies needed for school for the upcoming year. I have requested that the teacher’s post their back to school supply list on this school blog. I suggest that you bookmark this page on your computer as you will be referring to the school blog many times this year for weekly announcements, homework assignments and the comings and goings of your child’s class. For those parents who are new to OLQM I welcome you and I have listed below the names of the teachers with the grades so that as you review the blog you will know your child’s teacher’s name to view the supply list.

This year the yearly calendar will be posted at the top of the blog spot. Should you want to check an specific date just click on the link at the top of the blog. Our consistent and continued movement to be more earth friendly will save 5,000 pieces of paper with this new feature.

Below is listed the teacher assignments for the upcoming year.

PreK -1 Mrs. Fundora

PreK-2 Ms. Rodriguez

Kindergarten – Ms. Ocasio

Grade 1 – Ms. Wong

Grades 2, 3 and 4 are departmental classes

and you will need to check each of the blogs.

Grade 2-1 – Ms. Saville

Grade 2-2 Mrs. Sanchez

Grade 3 – Mrs. Bagley

Grade 4 – Mr. Badia

Grades 5, 6, 7 & 8 are departmental classes

and you will need to check each of the blogs.

Grade 5 – Mrs. Larios

Grade 6 – Mrs. Ramsey

Grade 7 – Ms. Julia Serewko

Grade 8 – Mr. Roberto Placido

There will be an opening meeting for parents on

Tuesday September 6^th :

PreK and Kindergarten Parents – 5:00 PM

Grades 1-4 – 6:00 PM

Grades 5-8 – 7:00 PM

The meetings will begin in the school auditorium and then move to the classrooms. You are asked to arrange for babysitting for your child so that the meeting can be conducted as adult (teacher) to adult (parent) without interruption.

At the meeting the updated Parents Handbook will b distributed.

School begins:

Wednesday September 7^th 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Grades K-8

Wednesday September 7^th 9:00 AM-3:00 PM PreK

The breakfast and lunch program will also begin on opening day September 7^th.

Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at the office. The summer hours are 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM and if you wish to contact me by e-mail you may do so at olqm1@aol.com – please put “Parent of …” in the subject box otherwise it will be sent to my spam folder.

Enjoy the remaining days of summer and looking forward to seeing you on September 6^th.

Sincerely,

Andrew G. Woods

XC. Rev. Antonio Almonte, pastor

Week of June 13, 2011

"Attribute to God every good that you have received.
If you take credit for something that does not belong
to you, you will be guilty of theft."
-St Anthony of Padua

PreK Graduations
A reminder that PreK-1 will have a moving
up ceremony on Thursday June 16th at 11:00 AM.

PreK-2 wil have their ceremony on
Friday June 17th at 11:00 AM.

End of Year Exams
End of Year Exams in Social Studies
Tuesday Grades 1-8

ELA(English Language Arts) will
be administered on Wednesday.

SIS- Student Information System
A number of parents have come to
the office requesting SIS passwords.
We were informed that in order to
activate lapsed accounts
due to non use would require Mr. Woods
to re-set ALL passwords.
This will not be done as it will cause
undue stress on the school office the
last few days of the school year.


Monday- Feast of St. Anthony of Padua

Tuesday - Flag Day
Social Studies Exam grades 1-8
Ring Day Ceremony 1:00 PM in Church
Parents Welome.

Wednesday - Full Moon
Columbia Presbyterian Neighborhood Fund
Awards Ceremony - students will be
presented a check for $1,000.00 to continue
their greenhouse work.

Thursday - PreK-1 Graduation 11:00 AM

Friday- PreK-2 graduation 11:00 AM

Week of June 5, 2011 Announcements

“Each species is a masterpiece,
a creation assembled
with extreme care and genius.”
Edward O. Wilson

Students in Communion Class
Pictures from First Holy Communion
are available from Alba in the office.
Parents should pick up picture from
Alba so that it doesn't get crumbled
up in a book bag.

End of Year Exams
Parents are requested to check
the review notes that have been
posted on the blog
by teachers for upcoming exams.
The exams cover material from
September to June.

Monday - June 6th
Tuition Suspension Day
New York State Test
in Science Grades 4 and 8.
Last call for Title I Summer Program.

Tuesday-June 7th
Archdiocesan Religion Exam Grades 3-8
End of Year Religion Exam Grades 1 &2

Wednesday - June 8th
End of Year Exam in Mathematics Grades 1-8

Thursday - June 9th
End of Year Reading Exam Grades 1-8
Scoring of NYS Science Tests Grades 4 & 8.

Friday- School Closed

Week of May 29, 2011

Men are like wine - some turn to vinegar,
but the best improve with age.
Blessed Pope John XXIII
Feast Day Friday June 3rd

Tuition Reminders-

1. Tuition Suspension Day - Monday June 6th
Letters will be sent home on June 1st.

2. Parents should have registered with
the Tuition Company - LockBox by now.
The September payment will be due and
you must register. Tuition will NOT be
collected in the tuition office after
June 30th.

3. Parents of students in PreK, Kindergarten
and 8th grade are reminded that their child
will not be able to participate in graduation
exercises until all tuition is paid for the
2010-2011 school year.

4. Graduation gowns for Kindergarten and
8th grade students will be distributed in the
Tuition office.

Monday - Memorial Day

Tuesday- May 31st
May Procession 10:00 AM Parents Welcome to attend.
Communion and Confirmation Class will lead off the
procession.
Communion and Confirmation students should wear their
gowns for the service.
Calendars for June will be sent home.

Wednesday-June 1st
New York State Science Performance Test
Grades 4 & 8
Tuition Suspension Letters will be sent home.

Thursday - Ascension Thursday
Mass at 9:00 AM led by the students of the Kindergarten.
Parents Welcome.

Friday- Feast of Blessed Pope John XXIII
Dismissal at 3:00 PM
Final Quarter Word Wall Test

Saturday-
Tuition Day Meetings with Mr. Woods and parents.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Sunday -
Mass attendance 1:00 PM for all students.
Mr. Placido will be taking attendance.
Mr. Woods WILL NOT be in office -
celebration of Mr. Woods' mother's 85th birthday.

Week of May 23, 2011 Announcements

Memorial Day Monday May 30th was
called Decoration Day. It commemorates
all the men and women who have died
in wars throughout American history.

Decoration Day is the most beautiful of our national holidays....
The grim cannons have turned into palm branches,
and the shell and shrapnel into peach blossoms.
~Thomas Bailey Aldrich

PreK Spring Plays
Mrs. Fundora's Class - Tuesday at 5:00 PM
Mrs. Sanchez's Class- Thursday at 5:00 PM
Tickets will be available in the tuition
office on Monday. Tickets are $5.00 at the
tuition office and $ 7.00 at the door.

Wednesday- May 25th
Early Dismissal Day 12:00 noon
Sustaining Excellence Evaluation meeting
for all staff members of the school.

Friday- May 27th
SCHOOL CLOSED
Scoring Day for NYSESLAT exam.
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Monday - May 30th
Memorial Day - SCHOOL CLOSED

Monday- May 23rd
Scoring of NYS Math Exams Grades 6 and 8
NYSESLAT exam in Listening.
No gym classes so that PreK-1 may use
the stage for practice for their spring play.

Tuesday May 24th
Sustaining Excellence Evaluation of OLQM
NYSESLAT Reading
PreK-1 Mrs. Fundora's clss' Spring Play at 5:00 PM
PreK-1 will be dismissed at 12:00 Noon
they should be back in
their classrooms at 4:00 PM.

Wednesday- May 25th
Early Dismissal Day 12:00 noon
Sustaining Excellence Evaluation

Thursday May 26th
No gym classes so that PreK-2 may use
auditorium for practice.
PreK-2 will be dismissed at 12:00 Noon
they should be back in
their classrooms at 4:00 PM.
Tickets in tuition ofice.
NYSESLAT Writing.

Friday - SCHOOL CLOSED

Week of May 16, 2011 Announcements

The sacrament of confirmation is found in
Bible passages such as Acts 8:14–17, 9:17, 19:6,
and Hebrews 6:2, which speak of a laying on of hands
for the purpose of bestowing the Holy Spirit.


Uniform Company
The Uniform Company will be here on
Monday May 16th from 1:30 PM -3:00 PM.
Measurements will be done on the first
floor in the Math Title I room.

NYSESLAT
New York State English as a Second Language Test.
Students in grades K-8 will be administered the
NYSESLAT test in Speaking this week for those
who have not tested proficient in past tests.

Tuition Suspension Day
Tuition Suspension Day is Monday May 16th.
Letters were sent home last Wednesday
reminding parents of their balance.
Parents wishing to see Mr. Woods regarding their
balance can meet with him on
Sunday May 15th from 9:00AM - 11:00AM and
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

New Lunch Schedule
For parents planning to have a birthday party etc.
for their child - new lunch schedules
will begin this week.
12:00 noon - 12:45PM - Grades 2-8
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM - PreK, Kindergarten and First Grades.

Monday-Feast of St. Margaret of Cortona
Tuition Suspension Day
Uniform Measurement Company 1:30PM - 3:00 PM

Tuesday- FULL MOON

Wednesday - Sacrament of Confirmation
for students in 8th grade 6:00 PM.
Bishop Gerald T. Walsh will be the
main celebrant.
8th grade students will be sent home after lunch
to prepare. Students not receiving the sacrament
pare expected to attend the ceremony showing
support for their classmates.

Thursday-

Friday- Word Wall Test

Sunday - First Holy Communion 1:00 PM Mass

Week of May 9, 2011 Announcements

Feast of Our Lady of Fatima - Friday May 13th
At Fatima, Pope John Paul II said on May 13, 1991:
"The Message of Fatima is more relevant and more urgent"
than when Our Lady first appeared.
The Message is an anguished appeal of Our Heavenly Mother,
who sees us in great danger and who comes to offer Her help:
Her message is also a prophecy, a clear indication of
what was about to transpire in the 20th century,
and what is still going to happen infallibly in the near future, depending on our response to Her requests.

Tuition Suspension Day
A reminder that Tuition Suspension Day is May 16th.
Reminder letters will be sent home on Wednesday.

Monday May 9th
NYS Math Answer sheets will be reviewed by students
for accuracy Grades 4, 6, & 8.

Tuesday May 10th
PreK and Kindergarten Graduation Picture Day.
Parents should follow the directions of the
classroom teacher regarding how to dress for the pictures.

Scoring of NYS ELA Grade 4 test.

Wednesday May 11th
New York State Math Tests Grade 4, 6, & 8.

Sacrament of Reconciliation 1:00 PM
Parents invited to Church

Thursday May 12th
New York State Math Test Grades 4, 6 & 8
Someone's birthday

Friday May 13th
Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
Mass at 9:00 AM
New York State Math Test Grade 4
Word Wall Test

Saturday - May 14th
Feast of St. Matthew

Sunday - May 15th
Communion Class 12:00 noon
Mass for all students 1:00 PM
Meting with parents regarding tuition
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Monday - May 16th
Tuition Suspension Day

Week of May 9, 2011 Announcements

Feast of Our Lady of Fatima - Friday May 13th
At Fatima, Pope John Paul II said on May 13, 1991:
"The Message of Fatima is more relevant and more urgent"
than when Our Lady first appeared.
The Message is an anguished appeal of Our Heavenly Mother,
who sees us in great danger and who comes to offer Her help:
Her message is also a prophecy, a clear indication of
what was about to transpire in the 20th century,
and what is still going to happen infallibly in the near future, depending on our response to Her requests.

Tuition Suspension Day
A reminder that Tuition Suspension Day is May 16th.
Reminder letters will be sent home on Wednesday.

Monday May 9th
NYS Math Answer sheets will be reviewed by students
for accuracy Grades 4, 6, & 8.

Tuesday May 10th
PreK and Kindergarten Graduation Picture Day.
Parents should follow the directions of the
classroom teacher regarding how to dress for the pictures.

Scoring of NYS ELA Grade 4 test.

Wednesday May 11th
New York State Math Tests Grade 4, 6, & 8.

Sacrament of Reconciliation 1:00 PM
Parents invited to Church

Thursday May 12th
New York State Math Test Grades 4, 6 & 8
Someone's birthday

Friday May 13th
Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
Mass at 9:00 AM
New York State Math Test Grade 4
Word Wall Test

Saturday - May 14th
Feast of St. Matthew

Sunday - May 15th
Communion Class 12:00 noon
Mass for all students 1:00 PM
Meting with parents regarding tuition
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Week of May 9, 2011 Announcements

Week of May 2, 2011 Announcements

Welcome Back

Monday - May 2nd
May calendars will be sent home today.
Please read it carefully.
Uniform forms will be sent home also - the
uniform company will be here on
Monday May 16th

Tuesday - May 3rd
Feast of Sts. Philip and James

Wednesday- May 4th
New York State ELA Tests for
students in grades 4, 6 and 8.

Meeting in Library at 7:00 PM
for parents of students who are receiving their
First Holy Communion with Fr. Antonio

Thursday- May 5th
New York State ELA test in Grades 4, 6, and 8

Meeting for parents of students who are
receiving Confirmation at 7:00 PM in
Library with Fr. Antonio.

Friday - May 6th
Early Dismissal Day -
Dismissal at 12:00 noon - Faculty Meeting

National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6,
also known as National Nurses Day,
through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale,
the founder of modern nursing.

Sunday - Mother's Day Plant Sale
No Classes.
Mass attendance at 1:00 PM

Week of April 11, 2011 Announcements.

"Whatever trials the Lord sends you,
whatever sacrifices He asks of you,
whatever duties He imposes on you,
always have this response of love and faithfulness
on your lips and in your heart:
'Hear is your servant, O my God,
ready to undertake all, to give all,
to sacrifice all, as long as Your will may be accomplished
in me and on all the the earth'."
St. Bernadette Soubirous
Feast Day - April 16th

International Center for Leadership in Education
will be visiting the classrooms on Monday and Tuesday.

Thursday --April 14th is Report Card Day
Dismissal will be at 12:00 noon.
Parent Teacher Conferences 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Report Cards will be distributed by Fr. Antonio at
the following assemblies:
8:30 AM - Grades 2, 3 and 4
9:00 AM - Grades Kindergarten and First Grades

A reminder to parents that students will not receive
their report cards unless Tuition is up to date.
Please see the Tuition staff.

Tuition Company
Please remember to return the sign up sheet for the
new tuition company.
If you have lost the paper there are extra
papers available from the tuition staff.

Monday - April 11th
Grades 3 and 4 will attend the 9:00 AM Mass and
the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available
to students after Mass.

Tuesday - April 12th
Grades 7 and 8 will attend the 9:00 AM Mass

Wednesday - April 13th
TIMSS Mathematics Test for students in Grade 8
Grades 5 & 6 will attend the 9:00 AM Mass

Thursday - Report Card Day
Dismissal at 12:00 Nooon
Parent Teacher Conferences 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Friday - April 15th
Ms. Saville celebrates her 25th anniversary at OLQM
Students should bring in old shopping bags
to pack up the classrooms before Easter break.

Sunday- Palm Sunday
Mass for all students at 1:00 PM
No Classes

Monday - April 18th
Dress up clothes may be worn. NO JEANS.
Stations of the Cross 10:30 AM
Dismissal at 3:00 PM begins the Easter Recess

Week of April 4, 2011 Announcements

Strive not to be a success but
rather to be of value.
Albert Einstein

Tuition Company
Letters concerning the new Tuition Management
company were sent home last week.
They should be returned to the tuition office
so that the process may begin.

Report Cards
The Report Card Date has been changed to
April 14th. Please note the change.
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held
from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

Field Day
Due to the New York State Testing schedule in
May Field Day will be cancelled for this year.

Monday 4/4

Tuesday 4/5- Feast of St. Vincent Ferrer

Wednesday 4/6 -
North Manhattan Catholic Schools
Science Fair here 3:00 PM -6:00 PM

Thursday 4/7-

Friday 4/8-
Stations of the Cross 10:30 AM
Parents invited.

Sunday-
Reconciliation Class 12:00 noon

Week of March 28, 2011 Announcements

"Lent stimulates us to let the Word of God
penetrate our life and in this way to know
the fundamental truth:
who we are,
where we come from,
where we must go,
what path we must take in life."
Pope Benedict XVI

Tuition Company - September 2011
Letters will be sent home this week
regarding the new tuition company that
will be utilized beginning September, 2011.
Please see the tuition staff if there are any questions.

Registration for New Students
Registration for new students will continue
this coming
Saturday April 2, 2011 from 9:00 AM -1:00 PM.

Easter Recess
Easter Recess will begin after dismissal on
Monday April 18th.
School will resume Monday May 2, 2011.

Report Card Distribution
Report Cards will be distributed on
Thursday April 7, 2011
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held
from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Sustaining Excellence Evaluation.
As part of an Archdiocesan initiative there will
be a school evaluation on
Monday March 28 and Tuesday March 29th;
Monday April 11th and Tuesday April 12th;
Tuesday May 24th and Wednesday May 25th.
This evaluation will seek to assist Mr. Woods
and the faculty in evaluating the educational
atmosphere of the school --- affirming its strengths
and offering guidance on moving the school forward for
the 2011-2012 school year.

Monday- March 28, 2011
Sustaining Excellence
evaluation program will be conducted Monday and Tuesday.
Map a Month due.

Tuesday - March 29, 2011
Sustaining Excellence Evaluation

Wednesday - March 30, 2011
Tuition Letters will be sent home

Thursday - March 31st
Religion Fair 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM in lunchroom
Parents Welcome
One winner will be chosen from each grade in grades 2-8.

Friday - April 1, 2011
Early Dismissal Day 12:00 Noon
Faculty Meeting
Stations of the Cross 10:00 AM
Parents Welcome

Saturday - April 2, 2011
Registration for New Students
9:00 AM -1:00 PM

Sunday - April 3rd
Laetare Sunday
12:00 Noon Confirmation Class
1:00 PM Mass for all students