OLQA Family,

Thanks for a great week and Quarter 1! Proud of students and all their hard work to start the year. It was great to see the 8th graders hard work pay off with their sustained effort during the TACHS exam. We are proud of them as they prepare for High School.

We also had a wonderful Adoration with the Sisters this week, and it was great to see wonderful mentoring in buddy classrooms this week! Remember we have a 4 day weekend, as there is no school on Monday (Veteran's Day) AND Tuesday (Teacher Conference Day).

Lastly, our November events are almost here! Report cards will need to be picked up at school starting on 11/20. We will have our Honor Roll Ceremony on Friday 11/22 in morning prayer. On that same day, we will host a Thanksgiving Potluck in the Gym at 5:00. Sign up in the form below with who's attending and what you'll bring.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Mr. Sayer

Principal

Our Lady Queen of Angels School

There will be no school on Monday Nov. 11th and Tuesday Nov. 12. Enjoy the long weekend!

On Nov. 27nd we will also be a half day and no afterschool before thanksgiving break, please plan accordingly.

Please be aware that Friday 11/15 will be a 2:30 dismissal day. Students should wear their B-Day uniform to school.

We’re excited to invite you to our annual Thanksgiving Potluck on Wednesday, November 22nd, from 5-7 PM! This is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together as a school community, share delicious food, and celebrate the season of gratitude. All families are welcome! To help us plan, please take a moment to fill out the survey below. Let us know how many from family members will attend and what dish you will bring.

Quarter 1 Report Cards will be distributed on 11/20. For the first quarter, parents will need to pick up report cards in person. If a report card is held for an academic, attendance, or financial conference is needed, they will occur on 11/22.

PK Parents, please be aware that we will be making an adjustment to our PK tardy procedure. TAs have been missing almost all of breakfast, a key time where they are needed to assist with safety, clean up, and bathrooms. Moving forward, students need to be on time to attend breakfast. If students are late, we will hold them by the main office and bring them up with the TA at 8:25. This will help ensure that TAs are able to be fully present at breakfast to start the day.

Reminder that the winter uniform has started. This means that students:

• Must wear a white dress shirt / blouse. They cannot wear the polo shirt.
• Boys will need to start wearing the tie with their white dress shirts.
• Students must wear the sweat pants with the gym uniform, no shorts.
• Students cannot wear winter boots, they must change into proper shoes at school

Make sure boys wear a tie with their regular uniform. Not doing this will lead to a uniform slip.

Join us in celebrating our students' achievements at the Honor Roll Ceremony on Friday, November 22nd during morning prayer! We will celebrate students for Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance. The honor rolls are:

• First Honors = Students with a 90 or above in all classes AND an A in conduct
• Second Honors = Students with an 85 or above in all classes AND an A in conduct
  

We look forward to celebrating students great work in Quarter 1!

Please remember to bring in your Medical Forms. The flue shot is required for students in prek3 and 4! New York State requires all immunizations to be up to date and your child can be excluded from school if they are not completed.

Please be aware that if your child attends early drop-off more than 3 times in a month, you will be charged for the full month. The cost is $50, and it will be added to your FACTS account. Thank you for your understanding!

We want to encourage students to regularly attend Mass. As a way to encourage this, we will have a pizza party for students who attend Mass 10 times outside of school between now and December. They can track their Mass attendance using the tracker below.

Also, we encourage students to attend our local Parish, St. Cecilia's (106th Street between Park and Lex). On Sundays, they have Mass at:

• 9:00 (English)
• 11:00 (Spanish)
• 12:30 (Spanish)

Help your children grow in their faith by taking them to Mass! The children DO NOT have to go to st. Cecila's Parish, as long as they are attending a church it does not matter!

We will be implementing Early Drop Off again this year. Early Drop off will now start at 7:15 and go to 7:45. Students will go down to the cafeteria and can have breakfast. The cost is as follows:

• First Child: $50 a month
• Additional children: $25 a month per child

Any questions, email Ms. Dobrina at dcarrara@olqaeastharlem.org

We hope this newsletter finds you well and that your child is enjoying their summer. We are excited to share some updates and reminders with you as we continue to provide a nurturing and engaging environment for your children.

Program Highlights:

Fun and educational activities:

• Our dedicated staff has been working hard to plan a variety of activities that combine learning and fun. From arts and crafts to sports activities. We aim to keep your child engaged and entertained in a safe and inclusive environment.

Parent-Staff Communication:

• Open door policy: we value your input and encourage you to reach out to us with any questions, concerns, or suggestions. We are available to discuss your child's progress, any specific needs, or to address any other matters you may have. To foster a strong partnership between parents and our program we will be posting on the OLQA newsletter where we will be sharing updates about the program.
• Update contact information: Please inform us immediately if there are any changes to your contact information. It is crucial that we have the most updated information to reach you in case of an emergency.

Important Dates and Reminders:

• We are excited to open registration back up for OLQA after-school program. To ensure your child’s spot by completing the enrollment form.

We appreciate your ongoing support and trust in our after-school program. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us. Together, we can create an enriching and enjoyable experience for your child.

Make sure to enter your 3 high school choices for the TACHS exam ASAP. You can enter them at the website listed below.

Tomorrow is an application day at Cristo Rey. Make an appointment using the QR code and they will help you complete the application in person at the school. Make sure to bring the documents listed on the flier below:

Metro cards were given to students. If you have not received a metro card please reach out to Ms. Jenniffer. jengarcia@olqaeastharlem.org. There will only be one replacement if the child loses it.

We’ve noticed a recent trend where lunches are being dropped off after the school day has started. Please understand that we cannot disturb the class or leave the front desk to deliver lunches, and we are not responsible if a child does not receive their lunch. To avoid any issues, please ensure your child has their lunch with them at drop-off. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Verification letters for students will be done on Wednesdays ONLY. Please note that creating verification letters takes time. Kindly allow sufficient processing time for your requests. Thank you for your understanding and patience!

Friendly reminder to ensure that you 1) enter from the 2nd Avenue door at dismissal and 2) leave from the 3rd Avenue door. This helps ensure a smooth traffic flow in and out of the gym.

Reminder that beginning of year forms can now be accessed on SchoolAdmin. They need to be completed by 9/8, so please ensure they are signed as soon as possible. The forms to complete are:

We are no longer accepting cash deposits. Please bring in a check or a money order. If you bring cash you will be turned away. Thank you families for understanding.

We suggest you pay online using FACTS. FACTS can also take payments in debit or credit card for your convenience.

Have any questions, feel free to reach out to us!

• Mr. Sayer, Principal = Email: james.sayer@olqaeastharlem.org; C: 929-390-1687
• Ms. Dobrina, Operations Leader = Email: dcarrara@olqaeastharlem.org
• Ms. Nieves, Academic Dean = Email: mnieves@olqaeastharlem.org
• Ms. Jenniffer, Operations = Email: jengarcia@olqaeastharlem.org