Uniform Company Update
A contract was signed with Flynn and O'Hara Uniform Company on Monday. They should have everything in place by October 1st so that parents may order uniforms. Again, I apologize for the mess that was created and in talking to other principals they have been experiencing the same problem. Hopefully, by the end of the week we will have a number for you to call or you will be able to visit their Bronx store. Just remember to say that your child attends Our Lady Queen of Martyrs in New York City as they have an account also with the Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School in Queens.
Achieve 3000
Students in grades 2 through 8 were administered Level Set testing this week by Achieve 3000.
Achieve 3000 is an online company that assists children in raising their Lexile Levels (Reading Levels). The students have been given their login and password information for the site and students should use the site at least 60 minutes a week. Their are numerous articles that are adjusted by the computer to assist the child in reading and comprehending at their level - what we call in education Differentiated Learning.
Most articles and the questions with the article take approximately 20 minutes to complete and students are given their score immediately upon completion.
The goal is to have your child score 75% on each reading they complete. After they have done this the program will then readjust their reading level to a higher standard.
Parents should make reading a daily exercise at home at the same time - whether it is before dinner, after dinner, when they come home from school.
At the first report card distribution representative from Achieve 3000 will be here to assist parents with questions they have concerning the program and how their child is progressing with the program.
Mrs. Bagley, Mr. Badia, Mrs. Ramsey and Ms. Serewko are the teachers working with the students and they may also be able to answer your questions or refer you to the parent portal for assistance.
Teachers will be giving assignments on readings in Achieve 3000 to keep students on task with the program and parents may assist by having their child read topics that are of interest to them or choose a career and the child may read about the work of people in that career.
IXL
IXL is also another online program to assist students in Mathematics and Reading. Mr. Marcial has been working with students in grades Kindergarten through 8 grade with this program and it may also be accessed at home. Students were given their logins and passwords.
Rowland Reading Online Access
Rowland Reading also has online activities for children in grades Kindergarten, First and Second grades. Teachers have or will this week send home login information for the program and many activities will cover topics that are being covered by the teachers.
A reminder that school is closed on Friday September 25 in celebration of the visit by Pope Francis.
Candy Bars
Candy Bars are available to assist parents in meeting their fund raising requirements as outlined on the contract signed during registration or re-registration. Parents may pay Smart Tuition the money after they have sold their candy boxes or may give the money to Mrs. Resto in the office and the money will then be credited to your account in Smart Tuition.
Monday September 21, 2015
CCSS (Common Core State Standards) Module 1 Week 2
Tuesday September 22, 2015
Extended Day Class Grades 4 & 5 - Mathematics
Grade 3 - ELA
Students are given snacks during the program and no other food is permitted in the classroom during extended day.
Wednesday September 23, 2015
Autumn begins at 4:21 AM
Anti-bullying curriculum will be covered today.
Extended Day Mathematics Grades 3, 6 and 7
Registration in office with Ms. Larios for sacramental program. Parent must have Baptismal certificate for registration for Reconciliation, First Holy Communion or Confirmation.
There are 4 students from grades 1-4 that will be receiving Baptism this year - parents who have not had their child baptized should sign up with either Ms. Larios or see Fr. Antonio.
Thursday September 24, 2015
National Punctuation Day
Extended Day Grade 8 Mathematics
Last day for registration for sacramental program in office with Ms. Larios
Friday - September 25, 2015 SCHOOL CLOSED
The School Office will be closed this weekend.
