Updates on Article 43 - Pre-K and Kindergarten Classes
Students in PreK and Kindergarten have been assigned a cubby outside the classroom for their coat and book bag. Parents when dropping off their child should look at the names printed at the bottom of the cubby in order to have their child's coat placed on the proper hook. The book bags are to left outside the classroom also and the children will retrieve their belongings after school has started for the day. In this way they will learn the skill of self-reliance.
Also a number of parents have complained to the teachers that the children have been brought outside for 5 (five) minutes daily for fresh air and then return to the auditorium for gross motor play. As per Article 43 and ECERS-R (Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale) the children are to receive outdoor gross motor play each and every day excluding inclement weather (rain and snow). The temperature guidelines are 25 degrees to 90 degrees. Five minutes with their coats, scarves and gloves for children to run will not harm a child but may assist in developing a healthy lifestyle - a constant conversation that is happening concerning childhood growth.
The students return to the lunchroom after the five minutes and then engage in hoola hoops, ball throwing etc as recommended by ECERS-R.
Parents who have any questions may see Mr. Woods and he will explain regulations that guide the curriculum along with the social, physical environment that is part of early education.
School Evaluation
The school evaluation by the Catholic School Regional Board has been scheduled for Thursday January 29, 2015. Sister June Clare Tracy, OP the regional superintendent will be here to visit classrooms, talk to parents and teachers and make recommendations.
Report Cards - February 4, 2015
Report Cards will be distributed to students by Father Antonio on Wednesday February 4, 2015. Parent- teacher conferences will be held from 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM. The new uniform company IDEAL will also be here with a display.
A reminder that tuition must be up to date for students to receive their report card.
Catholic School Week - January 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30th.
Tuesday - Open House & Turing Tuesday. Parents may visit the classroom and sit in on classes from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wednesday - Mass at 11:00 AM celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart - sisters who founded OLQM School.
Thursday - School Evaluation
Friday- Speech Contest 9:00 AM Grades 5-8.
Auditorium Renovations
The auditorium continues to move forward with the renovations to the ceiling. New lights should start to be installed this week which may cause a disruption to breakfast. Parents are requested to be patient as we move forward in opening up the auditorium space for gym classes.
Tuesday January 20th
Math coach will work with students
Wednesday January 21st - Feast of Our Lady of Altagracia
Mid-Term exams in Mathematics and Science
Thursday January 22nd
Mid Term exams Reading and Religion
Friday January 23rd
Mid Term Exams Social Studies and ELA
National Handwriting Day - contest will be judged by Mr. Woods
Sunday January 25th
1:00 PM Mass for all students
No Classes.
