Friday, November 24, 2017

Week of November 27, 2017 Announcements


St. Patrick's Home  - Canned Food Drive 
Thank You

A total of 1,187 cans were collected and
 12 turkeys were purchased 
for the outreach program of St. Patrick's Home.
 The Confirmation Class delivered all the cans and turkeys last Monday November 20th to the home in time for distribution before Thanksgiving.

Price Waterhouse Copper - PWC
Volunteers from PWC will be here on Thursday November 30th to work with students in grades 3-8 on developing skills in financial literacy.

Sacramental Class
On Sunday December 3rd there will be no 1:00 PM Mass celebrated.
There will be a Parish Concert at that time.
Students should attend Mass with their parents at any of the other regularly scheduled Masses:
8:30 AM - Englsih
10:00 AM - Spanish 
11:30 AM - Spanish


Pearson Realize.com 
As part of the Ready Gen/My Perspectives Reading Program in grades K-8 there are resources that students should be using at home to improve their reading skills.
This is a new reading program that was launched in September.
Students have been given their login and passwords for the program and should be using it to read materials available on-line that pertain to the unit of study.  
The Program enables students to read content area topics in Social Studies and Science that correlate with the Unit of Study that is being done in the classroom along with other non-fiction and fictional stories.
 A Growth Mindset in reading requires that the brain is actively developing new vocabulary, reading it in context of stories and studying it for long term memory retention.

At least 1/2 hour a day should be spent at home working on the skills available through Pearson's Realize or in the other online program of Front Row that is being used in classrooms.

Should you have any questions regarding how to login in or your child's password for either Pearson's Realize or                    Front Row please see your child's teacher.

Monday November 27, 2017
Dismissal today at 12:00 noon - faculty meeting 
After School Program will be in session 
PreK For All Dismissal - 3:15 PM 
December calendars will be sent home with your child today.
Building Blocks Coach will be working with students and teachers today in the PreK For All Program

Tuesday November 28, 2017 
Blended Learning Program Supervisor will be in classrooms of students in grades 3, 4 and 5 

Wednesday November 29, 2017
Students should be finishing their projects on 
Native Americans.

Thursday November 30, 2017 Feast of St. Andrew
PWC will be working with students in grades 3-8

Friday December 1, 2017 - World AIDS Day 

Sunday - December 3, 2017 
Students in Sacramental Class should attend Mass with their parents.
There is NO 1:00PM Mass this Sunday.














Sunday, November 19, 2017



First Quarter Report Card Distribution 
November 20th
Please remember that tuition must be up to date for child to receive their report card.
Report Cards and Honors will be distributed by Fr. Antonio
Grades K & 1 - 1:30 PM 
Grades 2-8 - 2:15 PM 
School Auditorium 
Parents are welcome to attend.
Students in all the PreK Programs will be receiving a Progress Report at the Parent Teacher Conference.
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday November 21st
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM


Music Presentations
Parents Invited
Ms. Alma will be showcasing the students

Monday November 20th - 9:00 AM 
Grades 2 & 3

Tuesday November 21st - 9:00 AM
PreK Class 



Canned Food Drive
St. Patrick's Home- outreach program
ends
Monday November 20, 2017 

Monday November 20, 2017 
Music Presentation Grades 2 & 3 9:00 AM 
Students in Grades 2 & 3  are to wear Dress UP Clothes
 
Report Card & Honor Assembly - Parents Invited
1:30 PM - Grades K &1
There are no Honors for students in Kindergarten
2:15 PM - Grades 2-8

Tuesday November 21, 2017 
Music Presentation - All PreK Classes
9:00 AM - Parents Welcome to attend.
Students in PreK are to wear Dress Up Clothes

12:00 Noon Dismissal ALL Students 
Parent Teacher Conferences 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Grades 1-8 - in lunchroom 
Grades PreK and Kindergarten - in classrooms 

Wednesday November 22, 2017 
Thanksgiving Mass at 9:00 AM
Dress Up Day for Students - No Jeans, Sneakers

Sunday November 26th - Feast of Christ the King 
Mass at 1:00 PM for students in sacramental Classes






 



Saturday, November 11, 2017

Week of November 13, 2017 Announcements


November 7, 2017

Dear Parents/Guardians:

In September the Office of the Superintendent announced a new strategic planning process, Pathways to Excellence II.” The purpose of Pathways II is to map out the priorities and direction of our Catholic school system over the next three years. Over the past two months, committees made up of Catholic school teachers, principals, donors, pastors, alumni, and parents have been working diligently to examine how we can continue to grow and improve over the next several years.

We felt it was important to provide a platform for all of our stakeholders to weigh in on this critical initiative, and to facilitate that, we have created a special webpage where members of our Catholic school community can submit their thoughts: found at https://catholicschoolsny.org/about-us/pathways/

In order to provide our committee members sufficient time to review and digest this commentary, the online forum will close on November 15, 2017. 

Cardinal Dolan and I firmly agree that our parents are the principal and primary educators of our children, so this process would not be complete without your critical feedback. Over the next several months, the committees will review the recommendations submitted, identify key objectives, and propose critical strategies to achieve these important priorities. We look forward to sharing our final report this coming winter. I thank you for your participation and your continued partnership.


Sincerely,
Timothy J. McNiff, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Archdiocese of New York

Please complete the survey above  by Wednesday November 15th 


Mickey & Minnie Mouse Birthday Celebration 
Friday November 17, 2017
Students may dress up as Mickey or Minnie Mouse for the day.
There will be a costume contest:
1:00 PM - All PreK Classes and Kindergarten
2:00 PM - Grades 1-8
Parents Welcome


Canned Food Drive 
For outreach program of St. Patrick's Home 


First Quarter Report Card Distribution 
November 20th
Please remember that tuition must be up to date for child to receive their report card.
Report Cards and Honors will be distributed by Fr. Antonio
Grades K & 1 - 1:30 PM 
Grades 2-8 - 2:15 PM 
School Auditorium 
Parents are welcome to attend.
Students in all the PreK Programs will be receiving a Progress Report at the Parent Teacher Conference.
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday November 21st
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Monday November 13, 2017 Feast of St. Francis Xavier
End of Quarter 1

Tuesday November 14, 2017 - Touring Tuesday

Wednesday November 15, 2017 -Feast of St. Albert The Great

Pathways to Excellence Survey due to the Superintendent's Office see link above.
Anti-bullying curriculum will be covered today
PreK For All instructional specialist will be working with students and teachers today.

Thursday November 16, 2017 
Please remember to check your Smart Tuition Account TODAY.

Friday November 17, 2017
Mickey & Minnie Mouse's Birthday Celebration
PreK For All Coach will be working with teachers & students

Sunday November 18, 2017
Mass for all students in sacramental Program 1:00 PM 









Sunday, November 5, 2017

Week of November 6, 2017 Announcements


Picture Day 
November 7, 2017 
Parents are reminded that Picture Money Envelopes were due to Mrs. Resto in the tuition office on November 2nd. All envelopes should be in by Monday November 6th.
Students may wear dress up clothes or school uniform. No jeans, sneakers etc.


SCHOOL CLOSED 
FRIDAY November 10th
ALL CLASSES
Veteran's Day 

November 20, 2017 
Please remember that tuition must be up to date for child to receive their report card.
Report Cards and Honors will be distributed by             Fr. Antonio
Grades K & 1 - 1:30 PM 
Grades 2-8 - 2:15 PM 
School Auditorium 
Parents are welcome to attend.
Students in all the PreK Programs will be receiving a Progress Report at the Parent Teacher Conference.

November 21, 2017 
All Grades 
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM 


Halloween Pictures on Flickr
Check school website -- see directions on last week's blog 

Monday November 6, 2017 
Last Call - Picture Money envelopes

Tuesday November 7, 2017 - Election Day 
Individual Picture Day 

Wednesday November 8, 2017 
Parents are requested to check their Smart Tuition balance - questions please call Mr. Guzman in office.

Thursday November 9, 2017 
Reminder - Mickey & Minnie Mouse Dress up day - November 17th

Friday - November 10, 2017 
School Closed

Sunday - November 12, 2017
Holiday weekend.
Students attend Mass with their parents.