Week of May 2, 2016 Announcements

Ascension Thursday - May 5, 2016- Mass at 9:00 AM

Students of first grade will lead the school community at Mass on Thursday May 5th.

Parents are welcome to attend.

After Mass Honors certificates will be distributed.

PreK/Kindergarten Program

A reminder that the PreK/Kindergarten summer program run by Mrs. Fundora is still accepting applications. 

There are two programs - 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM and 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Please register with Mrs. Resto as soon as possible.

As of today there are 5 seats remaining for the program.

Title I Extended Year Summer Program -- grades K-8.

This program is free and open to all students who are entitled to Title I services. 

Applications were sent home last Monday and are due back to the office by Monday May 2, 2016

Details:

• Students will receive 3 hours of instruction per day

• Classes are Monday-Thursday 

• Program dates are July 5th-August 4th 2016 

• Subjects include Literacy and Math

 • Students will also go on 4 field trips over the course of the program to exciting locations all over the city.

Stars Wars Day - May 4, 2016

On Wednesday May 4, 2016 the 8th grade will host a Star Wars Cake Sale. Students may also dress up like their favorite Star Wars character.

There will be a best costume contest during the day to which parents will be invited.

9:00 AM - Star Wars Day Contest for students in PreK, Kindergarten and Grade 1 - cake sale will follow the contest.

10:00 AM Star Wars Day Contest for students in Grades 2-8- cake sale will follow the contest.

New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays

May 25, 2016 / 7:05 PM / Yankee Stadium

Please join Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York and His Eminence Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan for Catholic Schools Night at Yankee Stadium when the New York Yankees take on the Toronto Blue Jays on May 25, 2016 at 7:05 p.m.

A portion of ticket sale proceeds will benefit the Catholic School Region you select below.

If you have any questions about his event, please contact Dan Peters in the Catholic Education Advancement office at 646-794-3303 ordaniel.peters@archny.org.

Please note: Tickets are available to school families for $25.00 each at 

http://yankees-manhattan-students.eventbrite.com

Re-Registration  2016-2017

A reminder to parents that re-registration fees are due to Smart Tuition. These fees have been placed on your Smart Tuition account. 

If you have decided that you are not returning to OLQM please inform Alan or Alba  in the office so that it may be removed from your account.

The enrollment specialist for the  Manhattan Catholic School regional office will be calling parents this week requesting that the fee be paid to Smart Tuition as soon as possible.

Students in sacramental program must attend Mass each Sunday until June 5th to receive their certificate of completion.

Mother's Day Mass Attendance

Students may attend Mass with their mother's and do not have to attend the 1:00 PM Mass.

Monday May 2, 2016

CCSS Module IV Week 3

Calendars for May will be distributed to children today. 

Please read the calendar carefully.

Tuesday May 3, 2016

ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills) testing administered to students in grades K-2

Wednesday May 4, 2016

Star Wars Day please see above regarding cake sale etc.

Thursday May 5, 2016

Ascension Thursday 

Mass at 9:00 AM - led by students of first grade. Parents Welcome.

Honors Assembly following Mass.

Cinco de Mayo

Friday May 6, 2016

Science Fair

Grades 5-8 in Mrs. Ramsey's Room 9:00 AM

Parents Welcome

Grades 2-4 in Mr. Badia's Room 10:00 AM

Parents Welcome

Week of April 25, 2016

New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays

May 25, 2016 / 7:05 PM / Yankee Stadium

Please join Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York and His Eminence Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan for Catholic Schools Night at Yankee Stadium when the New York Yankees take on the Toronto Blue Jays on May 25, 2016 at 7:05 p.m.

A portion of ticket sale proceeds will benefit the Catholic School Region you select below.

If you have any questions about his event, please contact Dan Peters in the Catholic Education Advancement office at 646-794-3303 ordaniel.peters@archny.org.

Please note: Tickets are available to school families for $25.00 each at 

http://yankees-manhattan-students.eventbrite.com

Re-Registration  2016-2017

A reminder to parents that re-registration fees are due to Smart Tuition. These fees have been placed on your Smart Tuition account. 

If you have decided that you are not returning to OLQM please inform Alan or Alba  in the office so that it may be removed from your account.

The enrollment specialist for the  Manhattan Catholic School regional office will be calling parents this week requesting that the fee be paid to Smart Tuition as soon as possible.

Stars Wars Day - May 4, 2016

On Wednesday May 4, 2016 the 8th grade will host a Star Wars Cake Sale. Students may also dress up like their favorite Star Wars character.

There will be a best costume contest during the day to which parents will be invited.

Sacrament of Confirmation - Sunday May 1, 2016 at 1:00 PM 

Students in sacramental program must attend Mass each Sunday until June 5th to receive their certificate of completion.

PreK/Kindergarten Program

A reminder that the PreK/Kindergarten summer program run by Mrs. Fundora is still accepting applications. 

There are two programs - 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM and 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Please register with Mrs. Resto as soon as possible.

Title I Extended Year Summer Program -- grades K-8.

This program is free and open to all students who are entitled to Title I services. 

Further information will be coming in the next few weeks.

Details:

• Students will receive 3 hours of instruction per day

• Classes are Monday-Thursday 

• Program dates are July 5th-August 4th 2016 

• Subjects include Literacy and Math

 • Students will also go on 4 field trips over the course of the program to exciting locations all over the city.

Monday April 25, 2016 - Feast of St. Mark

CCSS Module IV Week 2

Tuesday April 26, 2016

Calls will be made by the office staff regarding re-registration for September, 2016.

Wednesday April 27, 2016

Secretaries Day- parents are reminded to thank Alba for the assistance she gives to them especially those who have been assisted with scholarship applications.

Thursday April 28, 2016

School Science Fair Grades 4-8

9:00 AM - 10:00 Grades 5-8 - in Mrs. Ramsey's room

10:00-11:00 Am Grades 2-4- in Mr. Badia's room.

Friday April 29, 2016

Feast of St. Catherine of Sienna

Sunday May 1, 2016

Sacrament of Confirmation 1:00 PM

Week of April 18, 2016 Announcements

New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays

May 25, 2016 / 7:05 PM / Yankee Stadium

Please join Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York and His Eminence Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan for Catholic Schools Night at Yankee Stadium when the New York Yankees take on the Toronto Blue Jays on May 25, 2016 at 7:05 p.m.

A portion of ticket sale proceeds will benefit the Catholic School Region you select below.

If you have any questions about his event, please contact Dan Peters in the Catholic Education Advancement office at 646-794-3303 ordaniel.peters@archny.org.

Please note: Tickets are available to school families for $25.00 each at 

http://yankees-manhattan-students.eventbrite.com

Re-Registration  2016-2017

A reminder to parents that re-registration fees are due to Smart Tuition. These fees have been placed on your Smart Tuition account. 

If you have decided that you are not returning to OLQM please inform Alan or Alba  in the office so that it may be removed from your account.

The enrollment specialist for the  Manhattan Catholic School regional office will be calling parents this week requesting that the fee be paid to Smart Tuition as soon as possible.

Report Card Day is Friday April 22, 2016 for all students

1. All students will be dismissed at 12:00 noon.
2. After School Program will be in session.
3. Tuition must be up to date for child to receive their report card.
4. Students who are failing a subject will not receive their report card. A parent must come in to meet with the child's teacher(s).
5. Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on the first floor of the school from                       1:00 PM - 7:00 PM for students in grades 1-8. All PreK and Kindergarten parents are to meet with the teacher in their child's classroom.

Stars Wars Day - May 4, 2016

On Wednesday May 4, 2016 the 8th grade will host a Star Wars Cake Sale. Students may also dress up like their favorite Star Wars character.

There will be a best costume contest during the day to which parents will be invited.

Sacrament of Reconciliation - Tuesday April 19, 2016 at 11:00 AM

First Holy Communion - Sunday April 24, 2016 at 1:00 PM

Confirmation - Sunday May 1, 2016 at 1:00 PM 

Students must attend Mass each Sunday until June 5th to receive their certificate of completion.

Monday April 18, 2016 

CCSS Module IV Week 1

Tuesday April 19, 2016

Sacrament of Reconciliation 11:00 AM 

Parents invited

Wednesday April 20, 2016

Anti-Bullying curriculum will be covered today.

Thursday April 21, 2016  Feast of St. Anselm 

Parents are reminded that Tuition must be up to date for their child to receive their report card.

Friday April 22, 2016 - Earth Day / Report Card Day 

Dismissal for all students at 12:00 noon.

After School Program in session 

Parent Teacher Conferences - 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM 

Sunday April 24, 2016

Sacrament of First Holy Communion at 1:00 PM 

Students must be in present in computer room at 12:00 noon

Week of April 11, 2016 Announcements

PreK Summer Program
A new registration paper will be sent home on Monday regarding a change in hours for the PreK Summer Program. This is being done after  a number of parents requested the program run until         6:00 PM.
Please see Mrs. Fundora if you have questions regarding the program and parents are requested to sign up with Mrs. Resto in the tuition office.

Re-Registration/Registration for September 2016 
Re-Registration is due to Smart Tuition for all students who will be returning to OLQM in September. If you have decided that your child is not returning please inform either Mrs. Resto or Alan so that the fee may be removed from Smart Tuition.
If you know of a new student who used the ApplyOnLine program - they must also set up an account to register for September.
Again, please see the office staff if you have any questions.

Report Card Distribution - 3rd Quarter.
The third quarter ends on Friday April 15th. Report Cards will be distributed to students on Friday April 22nd. Parents are reminded that tuition must be up to date for their child to receive their report card.
Parent teacher conferences will be held from 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM on the first floor of the school for grades 1-8 on April 22nd.
Parents of students in all the PreK classes and Kindergarten will meet with their child's teacher in the child's classroom.
Dismissal for all students on that day will be at 12:00 noon. The After School Program will be in session on Friday, April 22nd.

Sacramental Program
Baptism - Tuesday April 12th at 10:00 AM
Reconciliation - Tuesday April 19th at 11:00 AM
First Holy Communion - Sunday April 24th at 1:00 PM Mass
Confirmation - Sunday May 1st at 1:00 PM Mass
Parents are reminded that students must continue to attend Mass until the program ends on Sunday June 4th.

Cornerstone - Student Information System
Parent access to the Student Information System will be tuned off on Friday April 15th so that Mr. Woods may review grade books, report cards etc.
It will be turned back on on Friday April 22nd.

New York State Tests Grades 3-8
Ohhh the hoopla over standardized tests. Like I mentioned before when is it time for a child to learn that testing whether it be in grammar school, regents tests in high school (and for our biology students in 8th grade), SAT's for college and hopefully licensing tests for a profession begin?
It begins in grammar school so that children learn that tests are part and parcel of  an ordinary life experience.
Students worked diligently this past week on their ELA tests and they took their time.This week they will work just as hard on the NYS Math tests. Parents are reminded to make sure that their child goes to bed early, have their pencils for the test and reinforce to their child that they will be proud of them whatever their score is -----and parents should remember to wish their child well on the morning of the test.

Monday April 11, 2016 - Feast of St. Stanislaus
Reminder that Re-Registration is due to Smart Tuition.

Tuesday April 12, 2016
Sacrament of Baptism 10:00 AM
Congratulations to Kennedy Francis, Julie Silverio, Manuel, Kevin and Bryan Ramirez.
NYSESLAT Speaking test begins

Wednesday April 13, 2016 - Feast of St. Martin I 
New York State Math Test Grades 3-8

Thursday April 14, 2016
New York State math Test Grades 3-8

Friday April 15, 2016
New York State Math Test Grades 3-8
New York State Asbestos Inspection
End of Third Quarter