Welcome Back
It is hoped that everyone relaxed and had an enjoyable Easter break.

First Holy Communion Class
As announced after Mass on Sunday there will be a parent meeting for students receiving First Holy Communion on Sunday, May 4th.
The meeting will be in the school library at 7:00 PM on Monday April 28, 2014.

NYSESLAT - New York State English as a Second Language Test
The Speaking session of the NYSESLAT will begin to be administered to students this week. It is a one to one test between the classroom teacher and the student.
This is the first part of the test the other sections of the test will be administered in the coming weeks.

Extended Day Math Class Grades 5-8
This week will be the last week for students in grades 5-8 for extended day Mathematics classes.
Therefore, parents of students in grades 5-8 should remember that beginning Monday, May 5th all students in grades 5-8 will be dismissed at 3:00 PM unless the student has decided to join the teacher for after school detention.

Monday April 28, 2014 Feast of St. Louis de Montfort
Students return from Easter Recess.
Mathematics Review Day for students in grades 3-8.
May calendars will be sent home.

Tuesday April 29, 2014 Feast of St. Catherine of Siena
Students in grades 3-8 should have 3 pencils for the upcoming Mathematics tests given to teacher today.

Wednesday April 30, 2014 Feast of St. Pius V
NYS Mathematics Test Grades 3-8 starts at 8:30 AM

Thursday May 1, 2014 Feast of St. Joseph the Worker
NYS Math Test Part II
Project LEAP Classes grades 1, 2, 3, 7 & 8

Friday May 2, 2014 Feast of St. Athanasius
NYS Math Test Part III

Sunday May 4, 2014
First Holy Communion 1:00 PM
All students in sacramental program are to be in dress clothes - no jeans or sneakers.

Week of April 7, 2014 Announcements

Calendar Mistake--Easter Recess
The abbreviated calendar that was sent home last Monday mistakenly listed the Easter Recess dates.
Easter Recess begins at 11:00 AM on Friday April 11th at dismissal.
School resumes ---Monday April 28th.
Students in grades 3-8 will receive some Mathematics homework assignments to complete over the break. It is important that students are reviewing for the New York State Math tests that will be administered April 29th when they return. A little Mathematics each will help them retain skills needed for the exam.

Or as the 7th grade likes to say every day:


Fund Raising - Due April 15, 2014
Candy bars are still available in the tuition office to assist parents with their fund raising requirements.

Verification Letters
Verification letters regarding student attendance at OLQM will only be issued when the Smart Tuition account is checked as to the name on the tuition account.
Which usually means a day or two for the letter.
Letters can be issued in less time if the parent brings the Smart Tuition statement with them so that the letter may verify that the child's tuition is being paid by the person for whom the letter is being issued.
Since Mrs. Resto only works Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday letters may only be issued on those days.

Report Car Day - April 10, 2014
Report Cards will be distributed by Fr. Antonio on Thursday April 10th.
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
In order to facilitate equal time for each parent all teachers will meet with the one parent if the child is in grades 2-8.
This process was tried with success with the teachers in grades 5-8 at the last report card distribution and therefore it will be implemented for all parents in grades 2-8.


Monday - April 7, 2014 Tuition Suspension Day
Students should bring in shopping bags so classrooms may be packed for Spring cleaning.

Tuesday - April 8, 2014
A reminder that candy bars are available in tuition office.

Wednesday - April 9, 2014
Math coach will work with students in grades 4, 6 & 8

Thursday - April 9, 2014 ---12:00 NOON dismissal
Report Card Day
Parent Teacher Conferences 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Friday - April 10, 2014---NO AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM TODAY
Stations of the Cross 8:30 AM--Parents invited
Honors Assembly - following Stations of the Cross
Classroom Parties - following Honors Assembly
Dismissal ---11:00 AM
Faculty training on Common Core Mathematics - Sadlier Book Company