Sunday, March 27, 2022

Week of March 28, 2022 Announcements

 

Monday March 28, 2022 

Schools of the Archdiocese of New York 


Resume Monday March 28, 2022

In person tours will again resume at OLQM.

Mr. Woods will be inviting parents to take a tour of the school by class beginning this week.

Parents must have a mask on when entering the building.

The tours will be for parents of enrolled students and a separate appointment may be made for parents interested in having their child attend OLQM.

 Parents will be given a tour by students of the 8th grade throughout the whole building. Parents are reminded that they should not engage the teacher/aides in conversation as they will be working with the whole class during the tour. 

The tour will run approximately from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM so as to not interfere with snack/lunch/nap periods. 

All tours will end at 10:00 AM so the Health and Safety Cleaning person may clean after the tour.

Mr. Woods and Ms. Zogda will be available after the tour for any questions.

Tours this week:

Wednesday March 30th 9:00 AM 

Parents of students in Mrs. Waseem's class.

Parents of students in Mr. Taraza's class.

Parents of Students in Ms. Rodriguez's class.

Friday April 1st 9:00 AM 

Parents of students in Ms. Colon's class.

Parents of students in Ms. Sanchez's class.


Friday April 1, 2022

Parent Teacher Conferences will also take on a 
new dimension this week.
To assist parents who returned to their office 
and parents who work from home.

IN PERSON Parent Teacher Conferences 
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM -- 
you must register on the teacher's blog.

In person - parents must have a mask on and will be seated in the school lunchroom 3 feet apart until the teacher is free to see them.
All parents must enter through the school lunchroom -- the main school door will not grant access. 

ZOOM parent teacher conferences 
3:00 PM - 5:45 PM 
Parent must register on the teacher's blog.


 ELA (English Language Arts) Test Grades 3-8 
Tuesday March 29th Part I - 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 
Thursday March 31st  - Part II  - 9:00 AM - 12:00 noon
Makeup Dates APRIL 1- April 8th 

Students will need pencils, highlighters and a book to read.
Students will not be able to have any water bottles in the room.
 Students will not be able to leave the room for the bathroom after the test has begun.
Students will not be able to leave the room to see the nurse-- the nurse will be  summoned to the room if needed.
Students will be required if they finish early to read a book ONLY.  
They will not be able to ask the teacher to get something from somewhere, 
go to their bookbag etc..
These guidelines are outlined on the NYSED website should parents have questions.


Report Card Progress and Summer School
The third quarter report card on April 1st will  notify  parents if their child will be required to attend summer school in order to be promoted to the next grade.  There is ample time -- 2 months of school remaining for students to improve their grades in order to avoid summer school.
The report card will note that Summer Summer in PERSON is a requirement for promotion.
Please speak to your child's teacher on Friday April 1st during the scheduled report card time.
The summer school program is free and open to open to all students. Students who are failing will be required to attend in person for the whole program which will be held here at OLQM.

Also as listed in the parent/student handbook children who have been absent more than 20 school days will be retained in that grade.

As always parents may see Mr. Woods on Sundays from 2:00 PM  - 5:00 PM with any of their concerns regarding their child's progress, summer school or promotion to the next grade.
There is no appointment needed for parents to see Mr. Woods on Sundays.

Registration Opens April 4th, 2022

An email will be sent out this week to all parents about the Summer Program.
If you need assistance to register for the program please contact by 
 email 

Calendar

March 28th - Please check your tuition account before 
Report Card Distribution 

March 29th - New York State ELA test grades 3-8 Part I 

March 30th - 
Amplify Science Coach

March 31st - NYS ELA Test Grades 3-8 Part II 

April 1st - Parent Teacher Conference Day
Early Dismissal 12:00 noon for all students.
No After School Program

In Person Parent Teacher Conferences 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 
Zoom Parent Teacher Conferences 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM 



Easter Recess 2022
April 11th - April 24th 
School Resumes April 25th


Teacher's e-mail Addresses

Mrs. Rodriguez – PK-1            msrodriguez@olqmnyc.org

Mrs. Gonzalez – PK-2            mrsgonzalez@olqmnyc.org

Mrs. Serbones – PK-3             xiomaraserbones@olqmnyc.org

Mr. Taraza – PK-4                mrtaraza@olqmnyc.org

Ms. Sanchez – PK-5               misssanchez@olqmnyc.org

            Ms. Colon  – PK-6         marthacolon@olqmnyc.org            

Ms. Wasseem PK-7               mswaseem@olqmnyc.org

Ms. Ocasio - Kindergarten     msocasio@olqmnyc.org

Ms. Saville – Grade 1            mssaville@olqmnyc.org

Mrs. Toscano – Grade 2         mstoscano@olqmnyc.org

Ms. Wong – Grade 3             mswong@olqmnyc.org

Mr. Bonilla -Grade 4             MrBonilla@olqmnyc.org    `

Ms. Micic- Grade 5               missalma@olqmnyc.org

Mr. Montas – Grade 6           mrmontas@olqmnyc.org

Ms. Slocum- Grade 7            msslocum@olqmnyc.org


Mr. Placido – Grade 8           mrplacido@olqmnyc.org 

Mrs. Zogka - Educational Director Pre K For All Program - mrszogka@olqmnyc.org
Mr. Woods/Mr. Guzman’s e-mail - olqm1@aol.com
Office Hours with Mr. Woods
A reminder that Mr. Woods meets with parents on Sundays
from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
No appointment is necessary for these appointments.



 


Sunday, March 20, 2022

Week of March 21, 2022 Announcements

 

Feast of the Annunciation - March 25th 


Practice ELA Test Grades 3-8 
Tuesday March 21st- Part I
Thursday March 24th  - Part II

Students in grades 3-8 during their regularly scheduled Reading class will take a practice test from the archived New York State ELA tests.
The session will mimic the 90 minute time frame that will occur the following week.
Students will need pencils, highlighters and a book to read.
Students will not be able to have any water bottles in the room.
 Students will not be able to leave the room for the bathroom after the test has begun.
Students will not be able to leave the room to see the nurse-- the nurse will be be summoned to the room if needed.
Students will be required if they finish early to read a book ONLY.  
They will not be able to ask the teacher to get something from somewhere, 
go to their bookbag etc..
These guidelines are outlined on the NYSED website should parents have questions.

                               Virtual Tour of OLQM 

There is a virtual tour of the school available on the school website of 

www.olqmnyc.org

 on the opening page click 

this tour will assist parents who wish to visit the classrooms and are now restricted due to COVID-19.

Parents may also call and request a Zoom tour.

Call the school office at 212-567-3190 for in person tours on 

Sundays from 2:00 PM - 5:00


Report Card Progress and Summer School
The third quarter report card on April 1st will  notify  parents if their child will be required to attend summer school in order to be promoted to the next grade.  There is ample time -- 2 months of school remaining for students to improve their grades in order to avoid summer school.
The report card will note that Summer Summer in PERSON is a requirement for promotion.
Please speak to your child's teacher on Friday April 1st during the scheduled report card time.
The summer school program is free and open to open to all students. Students who are failing will be required to attend in person for the whole program which will be held here at OLQM.

Also as listed in the parent/student handbook children who have been absent more than 20 school days will be retained in that grade.

As always parents may see Mr. Woods on Sundays from 2:00 PM  - 5:00 PM with any of their concerns regarding their child's progress, summer school or promotion to the next grade.
There is no appointment needed for parents to see Mr. Woods on Sundays.

Registration Opens April 4th, 2022

An email will be sent out this week to all parents about the Summer Program.
If you need assistance to register for the program please contact by 
 email 



            Please checks your e-mail from TADS for steps in re-registering for 

September 2022 or call Alba in the school office at 212-567-3190. 

Registration for new students is also open for students
 entering grades K-7 
Go to the school website of www.olqmnyc.org 
and click the tab that says Apply NOW 



Some Questions Answered

YOU MUST REGISTER at myschools.nyc

 using the school code of 06MAFQ

1. If your child is in the 4 year old program - Parents should have enrolled them for Kindergarten either here at OLQM or some other school.

2. Financial Assistance is available to parents who wish to attend OLQM -- please contact Alba in the school office at 212-567-3190 for assistance.

3. Kindergarten enrollment at OLQM is open until the class fills -- which is usually in June.  Please read all documentation once you register your child for Kindergarten.

You must use the school code of 06MAFQ -- some parents have registered for the wrong school!

4.  Mrs. Zogka will assist parents in the 3 or 4 year old PreK For All Program regarding questions. Call the school office at 212-567-3190 and she will assist you or send her an e-mail.

5. Registration for 3K for September 2022 is open until April 14, 2022



Calendar


March 21st - Please check your re-registration status. 
Please let Alba know of your decision. 
Signed Progress Reports are due back to classroom teacher today.

March 22nd - PreK for All Survey due Friday March 25th
Practice New York State ELA test Grades 3-8 Part I 

March 23rd - Amplify Science Coach will work with students.

March 24th - National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day.
PreK For All eye exam
Practice New York State ELA test Grades 3-8 Part II

March 25th - Feast of the Annunciation
Make up Day for Snow Day on January 7, 2022
Stations of the Cross 2:30 PM 
Last day for PreK For All Survey

March 27th - Fourth Sunday of Lent
1:00 PM Mass for students in sacramental program

March 28th - Please check your tuition account before 
Report Card Distribution 

March 29th - New York State ELA test grades 3-8

March 30th - NYS State English Language Arts Test Grades 3-8
Amplify Science Coach

March 31st - NYS ELA Make Up Exam
Report Cards sent home at dismissal 

April 1st - Parent Teacher Conference Day
Early Dismissal 12:00 noon for all students.
No After School Program



Easter Recess 2022
April 11th - April 24th 
School Resumes April 25th


Teacher's e-mail Addresses

Mrs. Rodriguez – PK-1            msrodriguez@olqmnyc.org

Mrs. Gonzalez – PK-2            mrsgonzalez@olqmnyc.org

Mrs. Serbones – PK-3             xiomaraserbones@olqmnyc.org

Mr. Taraza – PK-4                mrtaraza@olqmnyc.org

Ms. Sanchez – PK-5               misssanchez@olqmnyc.org

            Ms. Colon  – PK-6         marthacolon@olqmnyc.org            

Ms. Wasseem PK-7               mswaseem@olqmnyc.org

Ms. Ocasio - Kindergarten     msocasio@olqmnyc.org

Ms. Saville – Grade 1            mssaville@olqmnyc.org

Mrs. Toscano – Grade 2         mstoscano@olqmnyc.org

Ms. Wong – Grade 3             mswong@olqmnyc.org

Mr. Bonilla -Grade 4             MrBonilla@olqmnyc.org    `

Ms. Micic- Grade 5               missalma@olqmnyc.org

Mr. Montas – Grade 6           mrmontas@olqmnyc.org

Ms. Slocum- Grade 7            msslocum@olqmnyc.org


Mr. Placido – Grade 8           mrplacido@olqmnyc.org 

Mrs. Zogka - Educational Director Pre K For All Program - mrszogka@olqmnyc.org
Mr. Woods/Mr. Guzman’s e-mail - olqm1@aol.com
Office Hours with Mr. Woods
A reminder that Mr. Woods meets with parents on Sundays
from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
No appointment is necessary for these appointments.

Sunday, March 13, 2022

Week of March 14, 2022 Announcements

 



            Please checks your e-mail from TADS for steps in re-registering for 

September 2022 or call Alba in the school office at 212-567-3190. 

Registration for new students is also open for students
 entering grades K-7 
Go to the school website of www.olqmnyc.org 
and click the tab that says Apply NOW 


Some Questions Answered

YOU MUST REGISTER at myschools.nyc

 using the school code of 06MAFQ

1. If your child is in the 4 year old program - Parents should have enrolled them for Kindergarten either here at OLQM or some other school.

2. Financial Assistance is available to parents who wish to attend OLQM -- please contact Alba in the school office at 212-567-3190 for assistance.

3. Kindergarten enrollment at OLQM is open until the class fills -- which is usually in June.  Please read all documentation once you register your child for Kindergarten.

3K for All Questions 

1. If your child is in the 3K program (Ms. Sanchez's, Ms. Colon's or Ms. Wasseem's class) - the parent must still enroll for OLQM for the 4 year old PreK For All Program through myschools.nyc.   Priority is given to students who attend the 3K to attend the PreK For All 4 year old program. You must state that your child already attends the 3K program here at OLQM. 

Registration for the 4 year old program closes 

Friday, March 18th 

You must use the school code of 06MAFQ -- some parents have registered for the wrong school!

 Application period for the the 4 year old program is open until March 18, 2022

2. Mrs. Zogka will assist parents in the 3 or 4 year old PreK For All Program regarding questions. Call the school office at 212-567-3190 and she will assist you or send her an e-mail.

3. Mrs. Zogka will be required to report to the NYC Department of Education where you are enrolling your child for next September in May.

Mrs. Rodriguez's Class 

3 year old students must enroll for September through the link found on the school website of olqmnyc.org

4 year old students who will be attending OLQM Kindergarten with              Ms. Ocasio will also be eligible for financial aid. Please speak to Alba regarding the application process.

In the next few weeks we will begin an advertising campaign for new students so please start the process of enrollment soon.

Again please call the office or speak to Mr. Woods if you have further questions.


Calendar

March 14th - National Pi Day

March 15th - Ides of March 

March 16th - National Artichoke Day 
Amplify Science Coach will work with students and teachers.

March 17th - St. Patrick's Day
Green Day

March 18th - Feast of St. Cyril of Jerusalem
Registration for the UPK 4 year old program closes today. 
Stations of the Cross 2:30 PM 
Progress Reports Sent home

March 20th - Third Sunday of Lent
1:00 PM Mass for all students in sacramental program.

March 21st - Please check your re-registration status. 
Please let Alba know of your decision. 

March 22nd - PreK for All Survey due Friday March 25th

March 23rd - Amplify Science Coach will work with students.

March 24th - National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day.
PreK For All eye exams

March 25th - Feast of the Annunciation
Make up Day for Snow Day on January 7, 2022
Stations of the Cross 2:30 PM 
Last day for PreK For All Survey

March 27th - Fourth Sunday of Lent
1:00 PM Mass for students in sacramental program

March 28th - Please check your tuition account before 
Report Card Distribution 

March 29th - New York State ELA test grades 3-8

March 30th - NYS State English Language Arts Test Grades 3-8
Amplify Science Coach

March 31st - NYS ELA Make Up Exam
Report Cards sent home at dismissal 

April 1st - Parent Teacher Conference Day
Early Dismissal 12:00 noon for all students.
No After School Program


Easter Recess 2022
April 11th - April 24th 
School Resumes April 25th


Students in Grades K-8  have been assigned Edgenuity assignments to be completed 
in all their subjects areas (Kindergarten and First Grade only have Mathematics and Reading). Students are given time during the week to begin and or complete many of these assignments. 
At times students will be required to complete these assignments at home so that they are completed in a timely manner.
Edgenuity and NWEA MAP work together so that each child will be given the opportunity to excel academically and grow in each of the tested areas on the 
NWEA MAP tests. 
Please review with your child the status of their Edgenuity account. They have access to their logins and passwords which will enable you to view finished assignments as well as assigned tasks that are not completed.

  

COVID-19 Safety Plan
Doors will close at 8:15 AM --no entrance of students or parents after that time.
If your child will be late or they have a medical appointment please keep them home as per the opening plan. 
Parents who may need to speak to a teacher will be requested to set up a mutually agreeable time for a phone/Zoom conference.

Teacher's e-mail Addresses

Mrs. Rodriguez – PK-1            msrodriguez@olqmnyc.org

Mrs. Gonzalez – PK-2            mrsgonzalez@olqmnyc.org

Mrs. Serbones – PK-3             xiomaraserbones@olqmnyc.org

Mr. Taraza – PK-4                mrtaraza@olqmnyc.org

Ms. Sanchez – PK-5               misssanchez@olqmnyc.org

            Ms. Colon  – PK-6         marthacolon@olqmnyc.org            

Ms. Wasseem PK-7               mswaseem@olqmnyc.org

Ms. Ocasio - Kindergarten     msocasio@olqmnyc.org

Ms. Saville – Grade 1            mssaville@olqmnyc.org

Mrs. Toscano – Grade 2         mstoscano@olqmnyc.org

Ms. Wong – Grade 3             mswong@olqmnyc.org

Mr. Bonilla -Grade 4             MrBonilla@olqmnyc.org    `

Ms. Micic- Grade 5               missalma@olqmnyc.org

Mr. Montas – Grade 6           mrmontas@olqmnyc.org

Ms. Slocum- Grade 7            msslocum@olqmnyc.org


Mr. Placido – Grade 8           mrplacido@olqmnyc.org 

Mrs. Zogka - Educational Director Pre K For All Program - mrszogka@olqmnyc.org

Mr. Woods/Mr. Guzman’s e-mail - olqm1@aol.com

Office Hours with Mr. Woods
A reminder that Mr. Woods meets with parents on Sundays
from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
No appointment is necessary for these appointments.