Masks will still be in place at OLQM
The recent announcement that masks are not required in schools does not apply
to children in PreK and Kindergarten programs.
Please see letter at bottom of this blog.
To protect the health of all children of the school we will not be lifting the mask mandate
as all children must pass the second floor of the school on their way to the school lunchroom -- where 5 PreK Classes along with Kindergarten are located. Should you have any questions please see Mr. Woods at the Church door wither in the morning or at dismissal.
Friday March 11, 2022
No school for students in K-8 along with Mrs. Rodriguez's class.
PreK for All Program Open
No Early Drop Off on Friday March 11th
No After School Program on Friday March 11th
Calendar
March 7th - Feast of Sts. Perpetua & Felicity
Tuition Suspension Day
March 8th - Feast of St. John of God
International Women's Day
Amplify Science Coach will work with students and teachers
March 9th - Feast of St. Frances of Rome
National Barbie Day
March 10th - National Mario Day
March 11th - School Closed
PreK For All Open
No Early Drop Off
No After School Program
March 12th
Daylight Savings Time Begins - turn clocks ahead one hour
March 13th
Second Sunday of Lent
Students in sacramental program are to attend
Mass with Mr. Woods at 1:00 PM
March 14th - National Pi Day
March 15th - Ides of March
March 16th - National Artichoke Day
Amplify Science Coach
March 17th - St. Patrick's Day
Green Day
March 18th - Feast of St. Cyril of Jerusalem
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.
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
Mask Mandate Letter
March 4, 2022
Dear PKFA and 3KF Families,
As you may know, Mayor Eric Adams announced today that:
“Masks will continue to be required for … programs contracted by the New York City
Department of Education with 3 and 4-year-old children as well as 3K and 4K classrooms in
district schools.”
By contract, your child’s school is legally obligated to continue to enforce the indoor mask
mandate as stated above. We have confirmed with the New York City Department of Education
(NYC DOE) that within the PKFA and 3KFA classrooms, those children who have reached their
5th birthday must also wear masks since they “share space with children under the age of 5”.
Please know that while we provide the 3KFA and PKFA programs as a service to the greater
community, we consider you and your child important members of the Catholic school
community where you have placed your child.
The decision regarding mask wearing was made
without Archdiocesan input or support.
While we have shared those concerns with the NYC DOE on your behalf, as
taxpayers and constituents, you may consider expressing them directly by calling 311.
Although
this is a universal number, it is the direct contact number for all departments at City Hall,
including the Office of the Mayor and the DOE.
As we all look forward to a time when restrictions and mitigations are no longer needed or
imposed, our principals and staff will continue to provide a high-quality early learning
experience for your child.
Thank you for supporting them as they, too, navigate the challenges
related to COVID-19.
Sincerely,
Mr. Michael J. Deegan
Superintendent of Schools
Archdiocese of New York
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
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.
