Week of May 28, 2018 Announcements

May Procession and Crowing of an Image of Mary

May 31, 2018

Feast of the Visitation 

9:00 AM 

Students who received Reconciliation, 

First Holy Communion and Confirmation should wear their dress up clothes for the day.

Parents are Welcome

Progress Reports and Parent Reports

 for

 MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) will be sent home with all students on Thursday May 31st.

The Progress Report should be signed and returned to the classroom teacher.

8th Grade Ring Day  

Friday June 1, 2018 

11:00 AM 

School Auditorium

Parents Welcome to attend.

Luncheon following ceremony.

Teacher Assignments 2018-2019

At this time of year teacher contracts and classroom assignments have been coordinated and reviewed by the regional board.

Mr. Badia and Mrs. Ramsey have decided to seek a different career outside of teaching and we as a school community wish both of them the very best as they transition to their new employment.

All PreK assignments will remain the same.

Ms. Darlene Rosario will be the classroom aide in PreK -5 

K-1 - Ms. Ocasio 

K-2 - Ms. Frances Sanchez

First Grade - Ms. Saville (only one first grade for 2018-2019)

Grade 2 homeroom - Ms. Coello (ELA/Religion/Social Studies )

Grade 3 homeroom - Ms. Wong (Math Grades 2-4/Social Studies)

Grade 4 - homeroom - Ms. Larios (ELA/SS)

Grade 5 - Mr. Edward Montas (Science Grades 3-8)

Grade 6- Ms. Serewko (ELA/Religion)

Grades 7 & 8 - Mr. Placido  (Math Grades 5-8)

Uniform Company Measurement Day

Friday June 15th

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Science Room First Floor 

Please keep in your Prayers:

Mrs. Silva - whose husband passed away in Ecuador

Mrs. Rosa - whose father passed away in the Dominican Republic

Tuesday May 29, 2018

Students should know where their rosary beads are for Thursday.

Wednesday May 30, 2018 Feast of St. Joan of Arc

PreK For All Supervisor will be working with students and teachers today.

New York State Science Performance Test Grades 4 and 8 - 9:00 AM

Thursday May 31, 2018  Feast of the Visitation 

May Procession 9:00 AM - Parents Welcome 

Progress Reports will be sent home today.

Congratulations to Mrs. Gonzalez and Ms. Sanchez who will graduating today.

Friday June 1, 2018 Feast of St. Justin

PreK For All coach will be working with students and teachers today.

Ring Day - 8th grade 11:00 AM in auditorium

Sunday June 3, 2018 Feast of Corpus Christii

Regents Class 11:00 AM  

Week of May 21, 2018 Announcements

School Closed- Memorial Day Weekend

Friday May 25th 

Monday May 28th 

PreK Summer Program Enrollment is Closed 

We have reached the targeted enrollment for the 

Summer Program coordinated by Mrs. Fundora and the program is now closed.

Thursday May 31, 2018

Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 

 9:00 AM

Students in the First Holy Communion Class along with students of the Confirmation Class should wear their sacramental clothes so they may lead the procession.

All students should have a pair of rosary beads for the procession.

 8th Grade Graduation Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral

The 8th grade Graduation Mass will be celebrated at 

St. Patrick's Cathedral on Thursday May 24th at 10:00 AM.

8th grade parents are invited to join all the students of the Manhattan Catholic Schools.

 Parents are reminded that the students will be sitting in the middle aisle and parents are requested to sit on the side aisles of the cathedral.

Students are to be in full dress uniform for the Mass.

Please see Mr. Placido if you have questions.

 Bronx Zoo Trip May 24, 2018 

Students in grades 1-7 will be invited to join their classmates in a trip to the Zoo.

Each classroom teacher will be coordinating the trip for their class and parents who have questions should see their child's teacher.

Students who are not able to attend will be supervised for the day in school by a teacher.

May 30, 2018
Due to MAP testing the date for the distribution of Progress Reports and MAP parent reports will be 
May 30th.
This will be the final official notice for students who are struggling academically.

Monday May 21, 2018 

Feast of St. Christopher Magallanes & Companions
Early Dismissal Day 12:00 noon Faculty Meeting 
After School Program will be in session.
PreK For All Dismissal at 3:15 PM
PreK For All Coach will be working with students today.

Tuesday May 22, 2018 Feast of St. Rita of Cascia
MAP Testing-- all tests will begin at 8:30 AM  
Grade 1 Reading
Grades 4 & 5 - Reading
Grades 6-8 Reading 
PreK Workshop  - Transiting to Kindergarten Workshop in library - NYCDOE Annette Pastor will be conducting workshop -- Parents urged to attend.

Wednesday May 23, 2018 
MAP Testing 
Grade 1 Mathematics 
Grade 3 ELA
Makeups for students who missed MAP testing.

Thursday May 24, 2018

8th Grade Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral 10:00 AM

Bronx Zoo Trip Grades 1-7

Friday May 25, 2018 - Feast of St. Madeleine Sophie Barat

School Closed

Monday May 28, 2018 - Memorial Day 

School Closed

 

Week of May 13, 2018 Announcements

MAP Testing 

Tuesday May 15th 

Mathematics Grades 2-8

Mathematics - Kindergarten

Wednesday May 16th 

ELA Grades 4 & 5 

Reading - Kindergarten

Thursdays May 17th

ELA Grades 6-8

Reading Grades 2 & 3

Testing will continue next week.

A letter from Dr. McNiff

May 8, 2018

Dear Families,

                  Our Catholic schools are proud to offer the finest academic and spiritual education for the students and families we serve. We understand many parents are interested in after-school enrichment programs that will give their children an edge in their development as students and leaders.

As such, beginning September 2018, your school will offer an enhanced after-school enrichment program for grades K-8. The program’s structure allows students time to play, complete homework, and learn in community with their peers. In addition to the current after-school resources and programs available, the after-school enrichment program provides students with an opportunity to engage in new activities. While activities may vary from school-to-school, the types of opportunities include:

•                Academic Clubs: general tutoring, reading or math-specific tutoring, homework club, foreign language, journalism

•                Performing Arts Clubs: theater/drama, dance, piano, choir

•                Sports & Games: basketball, baseball, volleyball, golf, taekwondo, chess

•                Other Activities: coding, robotics, arts and crafts, cooking, sewing, leadership /government

o   Quiet time for students to do their homework

o   Unstructured play time; and outdoor play time (weather permitting)

o   Snacks/lunch

The after-school program will run Monday through Friday, except on days when schools are closed. Parents who are interested in learning more about our after-school enrichment program or enrolling their child in the program  more information is located at www.catholicschoolsny.org/after-school. Thank you for your support in helping us provide even more ambitious and enriching activities for the students and families we proudly serve.

Sincerely,

Timothy J. McNiff, ED.d.

Superintendent of Schools

The Archdiocese of New York

More information will be available next week after Mr. Woods attends a meeting concerning this new initiative.

Monday May 14, 2018 - Feast of St. Matthias

A reminder that students will need a set of rosary beads for the May Procession on May 31st.

Tuesday May 15, 2018 Feast of St. Isidore

MAP testing - see schedule above.

Students are to be in dress uniform as pictures will be taken to thank the Moglia family for the air-conditioning in the lunchroom.

Wednesday May 16, 2018

MAP testing - see schedule above

Thursday May 17, 2018 

MAP testing - see schedule above

Friday May 18, 2018 

Parents should check their Smart tuition account before June 1st!

Please check with Mr. Guzman if you have questions.

Sunday May 20, 2018 - Pentecost Sunday

Living Environment Class 9:00 AM

Mass at 1:00 PM - last Sunday for students in sacramental        classes. Certificates of completion will be distributed at the end of Mass by Fr. Antonio.

Monday - May 21, 2018 - Early Dismissal Day 12:00 noon

Faculty Meeting - scoring of NYSESLAT

After School Program in Session 

PreK For All Program dismissal at 3:15 PM 

Week of May 7, 2018 Announcements

Ascension Thursday 

May 10, 2018 

Mass at 9:00 AM 

led by students of the 

First Grade

Parents Welcome 

Muffins with Mom 

Friday 

May 11, 2018

9:00 AM - All PreK Classes

10:00 AM - Grades Kindergarten and First Grade 

Each Class will perform under the direction of Ms. Alma.

 May 9, 2018

Acceptance Letters will be mailed home to parents.

If you know anyone interested in the program that did not initially register for the program they can have their child's name added to the waiting list - please see Mr. Guzman.

Teacher Assignments 2018-2019

At this time of year teacher contracts and classroom assignments are coordinated.

Mr. Badia has decided to seek a different career outside of teaching and we as a school community wish him the very best as he transitions to his new employment.

All PreK assignments will remain the same.

K-1 - Ms. Ocasio 

K-2 - Ms. Frances Sanchez

First Grade - Ms. Saville (only one first grade for 2018-2019)

Grade 2 homeroom - Ms. Coello (ELA/Religion Grades 2 & 3)

Grade 3 homeroom - Ms. Wong (Math Grades 2-4/Science)

Grade 4 - homeroom - Ms. Larios (ELA/SS)

Grade 5 - Mrs. Ramsey (Science/Social Studies)

Grade 6- Ms. Serewko (ELA/Religion)

Grades 7 & 8 - Mr. Placido  (Math Grades 5-8)

Tuition Suspension Day 

Monday May 14, 2018

Letters will be sent home on Thursday May 10, 2018

55 families owe --------$ 81,637.95

Past Due Tuition 

Monday May 7, 2018

Parents are requested to check their tuition balances.

Tuesday May 8, 2018 

Wednesday May 9, 2018

NYSESLAT Writing

Thursday May 10, 2018 - Feast of the Ascension 

Mass at 9:00 AM led by the students of the first grade.

Parents Welcome.

NYSESLAT Listening

PreK For All Coach will work with students.

Friday May 11, 2018

Muffins with Mom/music festival with Ms. Alma

9:00 AM - all PreK classes

10:00 AM - Grades K and 1

Saturday May 12, 2018

Tuition meeting with Mr. Woods - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM regarding Tuition Suspension Day 

Sunday May 13, 2018 - Mother's Day 

School office closed 

Students attend Mass with their Mom