Happy New Year
...may they who love you be like the sun when it rises in its strength.
Judges 5:31
Tuesday (1/5/2010) - School Opens
Feast of St. John Neuman
Swine Flu Vaccine Stage II administered
The New York City Health Department will be
administering the 2nd vaccine for the H1N1 Flu.
Only those students who received the 1st vaccine here
at school will be receiving the 2nd dose.
Parents who wish to be present should sit
outside the school library on the third floor
after the arrival of the students.
Ms. Pamela Placido will be in lunchroom in the
morning to update telephone numbers on emergency cards.
Wednesday (1/06/2010)
Please look for the review notes for mid-year exams
that begin January 13th.
Ms. Pamela Placido will be in lunchroom in the
morning to update telephone numbers on emergency cards.
Thursday (1/07/2010)
The IRIS (Immediate Response Information System) will
be used today to remind all parents that dismissal on Friday
is at 12:00 noon. If you do not receive a message it indicates
that the telephone number listed on the emergency card is
incorrect and you should call the office or see Alba.
Also, you should have dropped off your e-mail address as
announcements will also be sent by e-mail. As of today
only 13 parents gave Alba their e-mail address.
You can also e-mail it to Mr. Woods at olqm1@aol.com
Friday - Dismissal at 12:00 noon
Faculty Meeting
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Week of Decmber 21, 2009
Immediate Response Information System - IRIS
This last Friday December 18th we tested our IRIS relay.
One hundred parents were phoned or e-mailed by an
automated system indicating that we were testing the system.
The IRIS is our continuing movement into incorporating
technology to communicate with parents and students.
In the next week the system will be tested again and
before the students return on January 5th tested three more
times.
The message that will be broad casted will be: "Mr. Woods wants
to inform you..."
This will enable us to remind you of upcoming events in school
along with the ability to broadcast to the whole parent
community if there is closing for snow or there is an
emergency. The system will only be used to broadcast to
a class group of parents or the whole school community.
It will not be used to contact an individual parent
when a child is sick.
During the Christmas break we will be entering all
phone numbers that have been recorded on the
emergency card. Should those numbers have changed
you should contact Alba as soon as possible.
When testing the system we will be notified of
which numbers have "jumped back" as inaccessible.
I will then send a note home when your child returns
on January 5th.
H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Part II
The second dose of H1N1 vaccine will be administered
by the New York City Board of Health on
Tuesday January 5th.
Only those students who received the first vaccine here
at OLQM will be able to receive the second dose.
Parents who wish to be here and in some cases need
to be here are welcome. The vaccination process
will again take place in the library on the third floor.
Please call Alba and let her know that you plan to come
so that we can place the parents with child first in line
so that the parant can get to work.
Progress Reports
Progress Reports will be sent home with your child
on Monday December 21st. They are an indication of
your child's academic performance to date.
A numerical grade of 70.00 in a subject indicates
that your child is in danger of failing the subject.
Christmas Recess
Christmas Recess will begin after dismissal on
December 22nd and school will resume on
Tuesday, January 5, 2010. A 13 day hiatus from
school should not mean that there is a 13 day
hiatus from reading. A book or two should be
read to strengthen reading comprehension/vocabulary
skills.
Monday - December 21st
Winter begins today in the Western Hermisphere
with the Winter Solstice at 12:47 PM
Posadas continues this week beginning
at 6:00 AM in Church.
Tuesday - December 22nd
Festival of Lessons and Carols 10:00 AM in Church.
Students of all grades will participate in the
tradition of listening to selected Biblical
readings and singing Christmas carols.
Parents are welcome.
Dismissal Tuesday is 12:00 NOON
There is no After School Program on
Tuesday.
As a reminder Christmas Day and New Year's
Day are holydays of obligation wherein
Roman Catholics are obliged to attend
Mass.
This last Friday December 18th we tested our IRIS relay.
One hundred parents were phoned or e-mailed by an
automated system indicating that we were testing the system.
The IRIS is our continuing movement into incorporating
technology to communicate with parents and students.
In the next week the system will be tested again and
before the students return on January 5th tested three more
times.
The message that will be broad casted will be: "Mr. Woods wants
to inform you..."
This will enable us to remind you of upcoming events in school
along with the ability to broadcast to the whole parent
community if there is closing for snow or there is an
emergency. The system will only be used to broadcast to
a class group of parents or the whole school community.
It will not be used to contact an individual parent
when a child is sick.
During the Christmas break we will be entering all
phone numbers that have been recorded on the
emergency card. Should those numbers have changed
you should contact Alba as soon as possible.
When testing the system we will be notified of
which numbers have "jumped back" as inaccessible.
I will then send a note home when your child returns
on January 5th.
H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Part II
The second dose of H1N1 vaccine will be administered
by the New York City Board of Health on
Tuesday January 5th.
Only those students who received the first vaccine here
at OLQM will be able to receive the second dose.
Parents who wish to be here and in some cases need
to be here are welcome. The vaccination process
will again take place in the library on the third floor.
Please call Alba and let her know that you plan to come
so that we can place the parents with child first in line
so that the parant can get to work.
Progress Reports
Progress Reports will be sent home with your child
on Monday December 21st. They are an indication of
your child's academic performance to date.
A numerical grade of 70.00 in a subject indicates
that your child is in danger of failing the subject.
Christmas Recess
Christmas Recess will begin after dismissal on
December 22nd and school will resume on
Tuesday, January 5, 2010. A 13 day hiatus from
school should not mean that there is a 13 day
hiatus from reading. A book or two should be
read to strengthen reading comprehension/vocabulary
skills.
Monday - December 21st
Winter begins today in the Western Hermisphere
with the Winter Solstice at 12:47 PM
Posadas continues this week beginning
at 6:00 AM in Church.
Tuesday - December 22nd
Festival of Lessons and Carols 10:00 AM in Church.
Students of all grades will participate in the
tradition of listening to selected Biblical
readings and singing Christmas carols.
Parents are welcome.
Dismissal Tuesday is 12:00 NOON
There is no After School Program on
Tuesday.
As a reminder Christmas Day and New Year's
Day are holydays of obligation wherein
Roman Catholics are obliged to attend
Mass.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Week of December 13th Announcements
Monday- School Evaluation
Feast of St. John of the Cross
Tuesday -Feast of St. Christina
9:00 AM 4th grade students will attend Mass
and then have their Confession heard.
Parents Welcome
Parents are reminded that this is the last week
for the glove drive for the homeless luncheon.
Tuition Payment for January due today.
Wednesday - 9:00 AM Mass for students in grades 5 and 6
followed by Confession. Parents Welcome.
Dismissal at 12:00 noon
Posadas begins 6:00 AM
Thursday - 9:00 AM Mass for students in grade 7 followed
by Confession. Parents welcome.
Posadas 6:00 AM
Friday - Feast of St. Gatian
9:00 AM Mass for stduents in Grade 8 followed
by Confession.
Dismissal at 2:30 PM
Last day for glove drive.
Posadas 6:00 AM
Sunday- 12:00 (noon) Class for students in Reconciliation
1:00 PM - Mass for all students
H1N1 - Vaccination Program
Last Tuesday December 8th 71 students were vaccinated
for the Swine Flu by the New York City Department of Health
Phase 2 of the vaccination process will be given on our
return from the Christmas break.
A work of thanks to the parents who assisted that day.
Telephone Numbers
During the H1N1 vaccination process we needed to call
8 (eight) parents regarding questions on the vaccination form.
All 8 numbers at home were disconnected. All 8 work numbers, all
8 cell numbers were the wrong numbers and there was no way
to reach the parent.
If you have recently changed your telephone number it is
important that you let Alba know of the change or e-mail
Mr. Woods at olqm1@aol.com with the new number(s)
Feast of St. John of the Cross
Tuesday -Feast of St. Christina
9:00 AM 4th grade students will attend Mass
and then have their Confession heard.
Parents Welcome
Parents are reminded that this is the last week
for the glove drive for the homeless luncheon.
Tuition Payment for January due today.
Wednesday - 9:00 AM Mass for students in grades 5 and 6
followed by Confession. Parents Welcome.
Dismissal at 12:00 noon
Posadas begins 6:00 AM
Thursday - 9:00 AM Mass for students in grade 7 followed
by Confession. Parents welcome.
Posadas 6:00 AM
Friday - Feast of St. Gatian
9:00 AM Mass for stduents in Grade 8 followed
by Confession.
Dismissal at 2:30 PM
Last day for glove drive.
Posadas 6:00 AM
Sunday- 12:00 (noon) Class for students in Reconciliation
1:00 PM - Mass for all students
H1N1 - Vaccination Program
Last Tuesday December 8th 71 students were vaccinated
for the Swine Flu by the New York City Department of Health
Phase 2 of the vaccination process will be given on our
return from the Christmas break.
A work of thanks to the parents who assisted that day.
Telephone Numbers
During the H1N1 vaccination process we needed to call
8 (eight) parents regarding questions on the vaccination form.
All 8 numbers at home were disconnected. All 8 work numbers, all
8 cell numbers were the wrong numbers and there was no way
to reach the parent.
If you have recently changed your telephone number it is
important that you let Alba know of the change or e-mail
Mr. Woods at olqm1@aol.com with the new number(s)
Monday, December 7, 2009
Week of December 6th Announcements
Monday - Pearl Harbor Day
Tuesday- Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Holyday of Obligation
Mass at 9:00 AM led by the students of
the 5th grade
Administration of H1N1 vaccine to students
after Mass. Parents are welcome to be
in building when the NYC Dept of Health
administers the vaccine.
Wednesday- Feast of St. Juan Diego
Thursday - Feast of St. Gregory III
Friday - Feast of St. Damasus
Dismissal at 2:30 PM
Sunday - 12:00 noon Communion Class
1:00 Mass for all students
Tuesday- Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Holyday of Obligation
Mass at 9:00 AM led by the students of
the 5th grade
Administration of H1N1 vaccine to students
after Mass. Parents are welcome to be
in building when the NYC Dept of Health
administers the vaccine.
Wednesday- Feast of St. Juan Diego
Thursday - Feast of St. Gregory III
Friday - Feast of St. Damasus
Dismissal at 2:30 PM
Sunday - 12:00 noon Communion Class
1:00 Mass for all students
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Week of November 29, 2009 Announcements
H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine
The New York City Department of Health will vaccinate those
students who have returned forms in the office
for the Swine Flu. The vaccinations will occur
on Tuesday, December 8th after Mass. Should a parent wish
to be present during the vaccination please see or call Alba.
Are you a "Helicopter Parent"?
On the November calendar it was mentioned that independent,
self learning children are those who are guided but not led to be
responsible. It was also mentioned that the place for parents to
drop off their child in the morning should be at the supply room for
students in grades 2-8.
Many parents have watched from the supply room as their child has rolled
their bookbag down the hallway and requested one of the older
students to assist them - they have become independent. Those
students have learned to do for themselves (being supervised by
the parent watching from the supply room) as they begin their
8 hour day in school.
Then there are parents who do the opposite and if you google
"Helicopter Parent" it will show scenarios of what happens
to children as they grow - unable to be successful in college
without the parent, unable to go for a job interview without a parent--
and where does it start - in school.
Help your child to help themselves by breaking away when you know that
they are in a safe environment. There are plenty of times that you as
their parent will have to step in when they are not in a safe environment!
Monday - Feast of St. Andrew
Calendars for December will be sent home with students.
Extras will be available near the tuition office.
Tuesday - World AIDS Day
Wednesday- Feast of St. Bibiana
Full Moon
PreK, Kindergarten and First Grade trip to see
The Princess and the Frog
Thursday- Feast of St. Francis Xavier
Test Papers will be distributed by Mr. Woods to
students in grades K-4.
Spelling Bee for students in grades 4-8 8:30 AM
Parents welcome to attend.
Friday - Feast of St. Barbara
Dismissal at 2:30 PM
Sunday - 12:00 Noon Confirmation Class
1:00 PM Mass for all students in sacramental program
The New York City Department of Health will vaccinate those
students who have returned forms in the office
for the Swine Flu. The vaccinations will occur
on Tuesday, December 8th after Mass. Should a parent wish
to be present during the vaccination please see or call Alba.
Are you a "Helicopter Parent"?
On the November calendar it was mentioned that independent,
self learning children are those who are guided but not led to be
responsible. It was also mentioned that the place for parents to
drop off their child in the morning should be at the supply room for
students in grades 2-8.
Many parents have watched from the supply room as their child has rolled
their bookbag down the hallway and requested one of the older
students to assist them - they have become independent. Those
students have learned to do for themselves (being supervised by
the parent watching from the supply room) as they begin their
8 hour day in school.
Then there are parents who do the opposite and if you google
"Helicopter Parent" it will show scenarios of what happens
to children as they grow - unable to be successful in college
without the parent, unable to go for a job interview without a parent--
and where does it start - in school.
Help your child to help themselves by breaking away when you know that
they are in a safe environment. There are plenty of times that you as
their parent will have to step in when they are not in a safe environment!
Monday - Feast of St. Andrew
Calendars for December will be sent home with students.
Extras will be available near the tuition office.
Tuesday - World AIDS Day
Wednesday- Feast of St. Bibiana
Full Moon
PreK, Kindergarten and First Grade trip to see
The Princess and the Frog
Thursday- Feast of St. Francis Xavier
Test Papers will be distributed by Mr. Woods to
students in grades K-4.
Spelling Bee for students in grades 4-8 8:30 AM
Parents welcome to attend.
Friday - Feast of St. Barbara
Dismissal at 2:30 PM
Sunday - 12:00 Noon Confirmation Class
1:00 PM Mass for all students in sacramental program
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Week of November 23, 2009 Announcements
ITBS (Iowa Tests of Basic Skills)
The results of the ITBS for students
in grades 1-8 will be sent home this week.
The tests will enable your child's teacher
to work on your child's strengths and weaknesses for
the remainder of the year. More information will
be posted in the next couple of weeks regarding
the results and what you, the parent,
can do to assist your child.
SIS - Student Information System
The students of 7th & 8th grade received their
passwords for the SIS system. Parents who would like
to view their child's grades should sit with their child
at a computer to view the system.
This week students in grades 5 & 6 will be taught by
Mr. Roberto Placido and will be given their passwords
for the system. As a reminder their will be a workshop
in January for parents.
Monday - Scoring of NYS Social Studies Exam Grade 5
Reminder the last day for canned foods for the poor
is Wednesday.
Tuesday -
Nick Meeting for 8th grade students & parents 6:00 PM
Canned Foods due - as a reminder the class with the
most cans will have a pizza party.
Check Mr. Michael Placido's blog for the class tally.
Wednesday - Mass for all students in honor of
Thanksgiving 9:00 AM. Parents invited.
Distribution of turkeys to the poor
by the students of grades 7 & 8.
Dismissal at 2:30 PM
Have a Good Thanksgiving
Sunday - Mass for all students at 1:00 PM
The results of the ITBS for students
in grades 1-8 will be sent home this week.
The tests will enable your child's teacher
to work on your child's strengths and weaknesses for
the remainder of the year. More information will
be posted in the next couple of weeks regarding
the results and what you, the parent,
can do to assist your child.
SIS - Student Information System
The students of 7th & 8th grade received their
passwords for the SIS system. Parents who would like
to view their child's grades should sit with their child
at a computer to view the system.
This week students in grades 5 & 6 will be taught by
Mr. Roberto Placido and will be given their passwords
for the system. As a reminder their will be a workshop
in January for parents.
Monday - Scoring of NYS Social Studies Exam Grade 5
Reminder the last day for canned foods for the poor
is Wednesday.
Tuesday -
Nick Meeting for 8th grade students & parents 6:00 PM
Canned Foods due - as a reminder the class with the
most cans will have a pizza party.
Check Mr. Michael Placido's blog for the class tally.
Wednesday - Mass for all students in honor of
Thanksgiving 9:00 AM. Parents invited.
Distribution of turkeys to the poor
by the students of grades 7 & 8.
Dismissal at 2:30 PM
Have a Good Thanksgiving
Sunday - Mass for all students at 1:00 PM
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Week of November 16th Announcements
Monday - Feast of St. Margaret of Scotland
Bullying Awareness Week
Tuesday- New York State Social Studies Test Grade 5
Part I
Tuition Payment due for December this week
Wednesday- New York State Social Studies Exam Grade 5
Part II
Feast of St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Thursday- Gettysburg Address delivered in 1863.
Great American Smokeout
Friday - DISMISSAL AT 12:00 NOON
Faculty Meeting
Sunday - Class for students in Reconciliation 12:00 noon
Mass for all students at 1:00 PM
H1N1 (Swine Flu) Vaccine
As of today there has been no notification from the
NYC Health Department regarding the vaccine administration.
Parents who have sent in the permission slip for
the vaccine will be notified when the vaccine will
be administered.
Bullying Awareness Week
Tuesday- New York State Social Studies Test Grade 5
Part I
Tuition Payment due for December this week
Wednesday- New York State Social Studies Exam Grade 5
Part II
Feast of St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Thursday- Gettysburg Address delivered in 1863.
Great American Smokeout
Friday - DISMISSAL AT 12:00 NOON
Faculty Meeting
Sunday - Class for students in Reconciliation 12:00 noon
Mass for all students at 1:00 PM
H1N1 (Swine Flu) Vaccine
As of today there has been no notification from the
NYC Health Department regarding the vaccine administration.
Parents who have sent in the permission slip for
the vaccine will be notified when the vaccine will
be administered.
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