Saturday, April 30, 2016

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