Week of September 25, 2017 Announcements

EDUCATE - Student Information System

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Parent access for the Educate Student information System is open.   

Parents may request access for the system by emailing Mr. Woods at olqm1@aol.com.

Parents may also come in on Sundays and see Brianna and she will give them their login and password information.  

No passwords etc. will be given out during the week only via e-mail or on Sundays.

Students in grades 4-8 will also be given their own login and password during this week.

It is important that parents keep abreast of their child's progress on a weekly basis regarding completion of homework/projects and test scores. Should parents see a problem then an appointment should be made with the teacher of that subject.

Parents should not wait until Report Card Night to say 

"Wow...I didn't know my child was failing?"

MAP Testing will continue this week for students in grades K-8 - the system went down last week and we will resume testing on Tuesday September 26th.

Chocolate Bars 

Chocolate Bars are available in the office to assist parents in their fund raising requirements. Each box contains 60 bars and the money for each box (money order/check preferred) should be returned to Mrs. Resto in the tuition office. Parents who do not wish to sell candy bars may pay Smart Tuition directly through their account. 

Parents need to remember that this is an either/or decision. 

Either parents sell candy bars OR they pay Smart Tuition the fund raising fee. 

The programming of Smart Tuition this year 

does not permit a split decision as was done in year's past.

The last day to pick up candy bars 

will be 

November 1, 2017.

     A reminder that Smart Tuition payments are due the        

5th of each month. 

       Questions regarding Smart Tuition should be directed to        Mr. Guzman who is in the office from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

Monday September 25, 2017 - Early Dismissal Day 12:00 noon

PreK For All Program dismissal is at 3:15 PM 

After School Program is in session.

Tuesday September 26, 2017 - Feast of Sts. Cosmos & Damian

MAP Testing Grades 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Wednesday September 27, 2017 - Feast of St. Vincent de Paul 

MAP testing Grades K, 2, 3, 6, 7, & 8 

Thursday September 28, 2017- Feast of St. Wenceslaus

MAP Testing Grades 2, 3 & 4 

Friday September 29, 2017 

Feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel & Raphael

Updated Medical Forms due

Hispanic Heritage Food Sale by 8th Grade students 

11:00 AM -12:00 noon  

Cornerstone/Educate Training

Parent Training 

Thursday September 21st 

& Friday September 21st

Ms. Larios will be available in the microscope room of the school to train parents on the use of the Student Information System Educate on Thursday and Friday from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

Otherwise she will be available on Sundays from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

She will also be able to give parents their login and passwords for the system. 

Reminder Class Picture Day is 

Friday, September 22nd

Students are to be in full dress uniform.

Thursday is dress down day - shorts may be worn because of the heat. 

Week of September 18, 2017

MAP Testing 

MAP testing begins this week for all students in grades K-8. 

MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing will be administered three times within the school year. Now, in January and then again in May. These tests will enable parents and teachers to access their child's academic growth throughout the school year. 

All tests are computer generated and scores will be available with 48 hours of testing.  Parent reports will be sent home with students at the end of each cycle of testing.  The report will indicate the child's strengths and also the areas in need of remediation or added instruction. 

The two data days that are listed on the yearly calendar will address strategies that can be incorporated to assist teachers in raising the bar for student success. Parents who have questions regarding the MAP testing may address their concerns to the classroom teacher or see Mr. Woods on Sundays.

After School Program 

The final day for registration for the After School Program is 

Monday September 18th. 

Staffing of the program must be submitted to the regional board of directors. Parents who wish to use the program for half days do not need to formally register. A reminder that the price for a 

half day use of the After School Program is $20.00.

Chocolate Bars 

Chocolate Bars are available in the office to assist parents in their fund raising requirements. Each box contains 60 bars and the money for each box (money order/check preferred) should be returned to Mrs. Resto in the tuition office. Parents who do not wish to sell candy bars may pay Smart Tuition directly through their account. 

Parents need to remember that this is an either/or decision. 

Either parents sell candy bars OR they pay Smart Tuition the fund raising fee. 

The programming of Smart Tuition this year does not permit a split decision as was done in year's past.

Parent Signature Page Packet 

Parents will be contacted this week regarding the return of the Parent Signature Packet that they received at the opening meeting or was sent home with your child on the first day of school. In order to receive funding for text books/blended learning/classroom coaches/chrome books we are in need of all the materials to be returned.

 Registration for Sacramental Program

Registration for the sacramental program will be held on Sunday September 24th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

The program is open for students who have not received Baptism, students in 2nd grade for the sacrament of Reconciliation, students in 3rd grade for First Holy Communion and students in 7th and 8th grades for the sacrament of Confirmation. 

Requirement of the program is attendance at the 1:00 PM Mass with Mr. Woods. Any questions regarding the program may be directed to Mr. Woods on Sundays.

EDUCATE - Student Information System

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Parent access for the Educate Student information System will be opened on Tuesday.  Parents may request access for the system by emailing Mr. Woods at olqm1@aol.com.

Parents may also come in on Sundays and see Brianna and she will give them their login and password information.  

No passwords etc. will be given out during the week only via e-mail or on Sundays.

Students in grades 4-8 will also be given their own login and password during this week.

It is important that parents keep abreast of their child's progress on a weekly basis regarding completion of homework/projects and test scores. Should parents see a problem then an appointment should be made with the teacher of that subject.

Parents should not wait until Report Card Night to say 

"Wow...I didn't know my child was failing?"

New York State Tests Results

Students who were enrolled here at OLQM last year in grades 5-8 will be receiving a copy of their NYS tests results in Mathematics. ELA (English Language Arts) and Science. 

Should parents have concerns regarding the results they should see their child's teacher or may see Mr. Woods in the office. As a reminder NYS tests are one facet of your child's academic ability. These tests coupled with your child's everyday academic progression along with MAP results will assist the teacher and you the parent in improving long term academic success. 

Monday September 18, 2017

Last Day for Registration for the After School Program 

MAP Testing Mathematics Grades 1, 5, 6, 7, & 8 

Building Blocks Coach will work with students in the 

PreK For All Program.

Tuesday September 19, 2017 

School is Closed - 

Archdiocese of New York Conference Day for teachers.

Wednesday September 20, 2017 

Anti-bullying curriculum will be covered by teachers during Religion class.

MAP testing Grades 5 & 6 - ELA

MAP Testing Grades 1,2 & 3 - Reading 

Thursday September 21, 2017                                                        Feast of St. Matthew, the evangelist 

MAP testing - Kindergarten Reading 

Map Testing Grades 2, 3 & 4 - Mathematics

Friday September 22, 2017 - Autumn begins 

Class Picture Day - students are to be in full dress uniform. 

MAP testing Grades 4 & 5 - Reading 

PreK For All Social Worker will be working with students today. 

Week of September 11, 2017 Announcements

Lunch Program 

     The New York City Department of Buildings was here

             this last week regarding the gas problem in the  

                                         school lunch room.

  They are requiring that the venting system for the kitchen be replaced before the gas can be turned on.

This will result in a longer time frame for the re-introduction of hot lunch. Until further notice students will be served sandwiches etc. for lunch as provided by the Archdiocesan Child Nutrition Program. Again, parents are welcome to send lunch in with students. 

Candy Bars - Fund Raising 

World's Finest Candy bars will be arriving Wednesday.  Parents who wish to use candy bar sales to assist them in fund raising as part of the tuition requirements may pick them up from 

Mrs. Resto in the office area.

Parents are reminded that if they want to drop off the money for candy bars in the office it must be               in the form of a money order or check.                 No cash in the office.  

Parent Sign Off Sheets

A number of papers along with emergency cards were sent home with your child if you did not attend the parent meeting on Wednesday.  Please have them returned to your child's teacher by Thursday as some of them must be scanned and sent into the regional office.  As a reminder BOTH Emergency cards should be returned to the classroom teacher.

Monday September 11th - Patriots Day 

Parent Signature Pages due this week.

Tuesday September 12th - Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary

Mass at 9:00 AM - Parents Welcome 

Wednesday September 13th - Feast of St. John Chrysostom

Candy Bars will be delivered

Fire Drill Today 

Sacramental Program letters will be sent home to parents 

Thursday September 14th - Feast of the Triumph of the Cross

Parent Signature Pages are due along with Emergency Cards

Friday September 15th - Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows

Hispanic Heritage Month Begins 

7th and 8th grade students will have a presentation by Row New York regarding rowing lessons.

Sunday September 17th 

St. Vincent de Paul Flea Market --if you are a hoarder it is perfect time to clean out and donate things to the St. Vincent de Paul Society here at OLQM Chruch. 

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 

Sacramental Registration for 

Baptism (any grade), 

Reconciliation (2nd grade and above), 

First Holy Communion (for those students who received Reconciliation last year), 

Confirmation (7th & 8th Grades). 

Week of September 4, 2017 Announcements

Parent Meetings

Wednesday September 6, 2017 

9:00 AM PreK 

Mrs. Fundora and Ms. Rodriguez's Class

5:00 PM Grades K & 1

Ms. Ocasio & Ms. Coello 

Ms. Wong & Ms. Saville 

5:30 PM Grades 2-8

Ms. Bagley Grade 2

Mr. Badia Grade 3

Ms. Larios Grade 4

Mrs. Ramsey Grade 5

Ms. Serewko Grades 6 & 7 

Mr. Placido Grade 8

The meetings will begin in the school auditorium. 

The school supply room will be open during those meetings.

Thursday September 7, 2017 

First Day of School 

8:00 AM - 3:15 PM 

Breakfast & Lunch Programs begin 

After School Program begins - students MUST be registered to attend the After School Program.

Friday September 8, 2017 

Regular School Day 

8:00 Am - 3:15 PM 

Departmental Classes begin - students should have their school supplies for each of their classes. 

Sunday September 10, 2017 

Parish Festival