Tuition Rates for the 2014-2015 School Year
Tuition rates for 2014-2015 were set by the Manhattan Catholic School Regional Board of Directors this past Thursday.
The rates are:
Pre K - $440.00 per month
Kindergarten through 8th grade
1 child - $400.00 per month
2 children - $745.00 per month
3 children - $980.00 per month
4 children - $ 1,040.00 per month
All fees remain the same (Computer Fee, General Fee etc.)
Should you have any questions please see Mr. Woods
E-Rate Eligibility Form
On Monday March 17, 2014 a form will be sent home asking parents for a rough estimate of their income for e-rate filing. E-rate is the program that enables the school to have internet access/wireless access etc. for a minimum amount based on parent income. The lower the income the better the discount for the internet services.
These forms will only be looked at by Mr. Woods so he can do a check off list for the application process which needs to be completed in the next few weeks. It is important that all children return a form.
This form will also aid Mr. Woods in continuing to receive the free breakfast and lunch program.
Meetings with Mr. Woods
A reminder that Mr. Woods meets with parents on Sundays (10:00 AM -11:30 AM) and (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM) and some Saturday evenings as outlined in the Parents Handbook.
In this way the everyday running of the school is not interrupted and the Sunday meetings give more time to sit and discuss any questions or concerns.
Of course in an emergency situation Mr. Woods will meet with a parent after 8:15 AM
Meetings with Teachers
The teachers are covered by a unionized agreement with the Archdiocese of New York. They are required to be in school 15 minutes before school and 20 minutes after school to meet with parents regarding their child's progress. Parents are reminded that at no time will a teacher be pulled from a classroom to meet with a parent UNLESS a suspension of a student hearing is being held in the school office.
Mr. Woods is grateful that teachers are flexible with these union rules and will -when possible- meet with a parent outside these guidelines for an emergency intervention. Again, should parents want to see a teacher the process is that the parent calls the school office to speak to Alba as she keeps a log book of parent meetings with teachers as required by the Board of Directors.
Email to Teachers
Recently, parents have been hitting the link on the school blog and e-mailing teachers with their concerns. As parents who have done have found out teachers have ignored their e-mails or forwarded them to Mr. Woods. As stated in the Parents Handbook all e-mail communication must be sent to Mr. Woods for review (olqm1@aol.com) and he will forward the e-mail to the teacher(s). All e-mails are required to be kept on a separate file for review by the Board of Directors.
ADAPP (Archdiocesan Drug Abuse Prevention Program) -Project LEAP
Students in grades 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8 will receive class in bullying and drug prevention through Project LEAP beginning this week. The program will run for 10 weeks and will be once a week for 45 minutes.
Registration for 2014-2015 School Year
Registration for new students will be
Saturday, March 29th and
Sunday, March 30th from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
An information flyer will be available on Wednesday listing all the required documents that can be picked up from Alba.
A a reminder Madrinas scholarships are available for NEW students entering PreK and any other grade. The Madrinas is a ONE YEAR, one thousand dollar scholarship. The scholarship also is for students from Mrs. Rodriguez's class who are entering Kindergarten. Mr. Woods sent a letter home last week to all parents in Ms. Rodriguez's room and only ONE person has seen Alba regarding the application process.
Tuition Suspension Day - April 4, 2014
Parents are reminded that the next tuition suspension day is April 4, 2014. The Board of Directors has informed Mr. Woods that no child is to return to class after May 30th if the tuition is not paid in full. Please make sure you make arrangements that all tuition is taken care of by that date.
Mr. Marcial will be informing parents this week that beginning April 1, 2014 children will not be able to stay in the After School Program due to non-payment.
Candy Bars
A new order of Candy Bars has arrived in Mrs. Resto's office for parents who have still not met their fund raising obligation. Please make sure that you see Mrs. Resto regarding your balance.
Monday - March 17, 2014 Feast of St. Patrick Patron of the Archdiocese of New York
Green Day. All students may wear a green shirt, skirt, dress or pants and not wear their uniform. There is no need for a NUT card.
Integrated Learning coach will work with students in grades 1, 3 and 6
Tuesday - March 18, 2014
Map a Month Due
Reading Coach will work with students in grades 3, 6 and 7
Wednesday- March 19, 2014 Feast of St. Joseph
Math Coach will work with students in grades 4, 6 & 8
Thursday - March 20, 2014
ADAPP LEAP Program in Grades 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8
North Manhattan Catholic Schools Science Fair 3:30 PM - 5:00
Friday - March 21, 2014
Dismissal at 11:00 AM - Common Core Workshop for teachers.
Sunday - March 23, 2014
History Fair at Museum of the City of New York
No Classes
Mass at 1:00 PM
