Saturday, March 21, 2015



UPK- Universal PreK for All
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School will now offer a free UPK program for students who were born in 2011. The program from the NYC Department of Education will be coordinated by Mr. Woods, the Regional Board and the Superintendent of Schools Office for the Archdiocese of New York. Parents interested in the program should fill out a form on line at www.nyc.gov/prek. Our Lady Queen of Martyrs site # is MAXL. You may obtain information from Alba or Mr. Woods. As a reminder this program is for 4 year old students only born in 2011.

Lenten Alms-giving
As mentioned previously one of the sacrifices during Lent is alms-giving for those that are less fortunate than ourselves. This week the alms-giving jar will be counted and the monies used to purchase Easter meals for those at the St. Patrick's Nursing Home in the Bronx. The Confirmation class will be bringing the food to the home on Thursday March 26th.

Progress Reports
Progress Reports will be sent home this Thursday with all students.Parents are reminded that report cards will be distributed on Friday April 24, 2015.

Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be administered to students in the program on Tuesday at 11:00 AM. A letter went home this week to parents. Students are to wear dress up clothes for the sacrament. Parents are urged to attend the ceremony.

Lenten Confessions
Lenten Confessions will take place this Thursday for all students in grades 3-8.

Fund Raising
A reminder that candy bars are available in the office to assist parents in their fund raising requirements.

Office - Easter Break
The office will be open during the Easter Break- CALL before you come as the office may close early on certain days.
The office will be closed Holy Thursday and Good Friday.

Monday March 23, 2015
CCSS Unit V Week 2

Tuesday March 24, 2015
Sacrament of Reconciliation at 11:00 AM

Wednesday March 25, 2015 Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord

Math coach will work with students in grades 3, 4, 6 and 7

Thursday March 26, 2015

Progress Reports will be sent home today for ALL students
Lenten Confessions for students in Grades 3-8
Confirmation Class visits St. Patrick's Nursing home.

Friday March 27, 2015

Dress Up Day no Jeans etc.
Stations of the Cross at 11:30 AM
Classroom Parties 1:00 PM
Easter Recess begins at dismissal - students return April 13, 2015