Let us pray that through work, each person might find fulfillment, families might be sustained in dignity, and that society might be humanized.

Mercy is caring for the needs of people’ s minds, hearts, and lives. It means to share in God’s forgiveness

and love.

Blessed are the merciful for

they will be shown mercy.

(Matthew 5:7)

Welcome back! and we hope all of you had a blessed and peaceful break.

Please see school updates below:

All students in Grades K to 8 will gather, in the gym, with their teacher in the morning, no later than 7:55AM. The school day begins at 7:55am with morning community prayer and breakfast to follow in classrooms at 8:10AM for our Kindergarten through Grade 8 students, therefore, it is imperative that all students arrive on time daily to school.

1b) Dismissal Procedures
Students not picked up within 10 minutes of their dismissal times will report to after-school and fees will be incurred. Students attending after-school will report to the gym.

Please be mindful that if you need to pick up your child early, you must do so by 2:15PM with advance notice to the office. Early pick-up after 2:15PM is highly un-encouraged, unless it is an emergency, due to the proximity in time to dismissal. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

2) Please be mindful of our student absence policy. Students should not return to school until they are 24-hours symptom free and are without fever reducing medication. Students absent 3 days or more must submit a doctor's note for re-admission. Thank you for helping to help our school community healthy and safe!

3) 2025-2026 Re-Registration: If you have not received a re-registration link, please contact the main office!

4) We are asking all parents to keep the lobby area clear for a quiet morning prayer gathering and procession upstairs. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.

5) NYS Math Exam for grades 3-8 takes place on Tuesday, May 6th and Wednesday May 7th. There will once agin be a reduction in homework to help students prepare for their optimal performance on the exams.

6) First Holy Communion will take place Saturday, May 3rd at 10am. All are welcome!

7) Confirmation retreat will take place Saturday, May 3rd at 12pm at the church.

Please scroll for information on :

• Tentative Month at a Glance

• Upcoming important calendar items

• After School information
• Fall Clubs information

• Tuition reminders including billing updates for our Morning Care and After School Program!
  
• Uniform Requirements

• Physical and Immunization Requirements

Thank you for your continued support of Saint Elizabeth School and your partnership in Catholic Education.

With gratitude,

Mr. Stark

Principal

DEADLINE APPROACHING! ALL ENTRIES ARE DUE MONDAY, MAY 5TH!

Through a very generous donation from the Gonzalez family (Class of 1998 and Class of 2003), we are delighted to announce the GONZALEZ FUTURE LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD for St. Elizabeth students in grades 4-7.
Details are attached.

Please read the requirements carefully, as all criteria must be met to qualify for the selection process.

Exciting new activities are on the horizon for Saint Elizabeth School this Spring! At SES, we're committed to nurturing well-rounded students by providing a variety of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities throughout the academic year. Our upcoming offerings include:

• Champions Chess instruction (FREE)
• Champions Volleyball (Scholarships/Grants available! Updated flyer below)
• Soccer
• Cooking

These diverse programs aim to enhance our students' skills, creativity, and teamwork beyond the regular curriculum.

May

6th - Math NYS Exam - Grades 3-8

7th - Math NYS Exam - Grades 3-8

8th - Career Day gr. 7 and 8

9th - 8th Grade Progress Reports distributed

As a reminder, it is the school’s expectation that all tuition and fees be paid on time. Failure to do so creates a tear in the partnership we have with parents. At the same time, we recognize that a family can experience temporary financial difficulty due to the loss of employment, illness, or other factors beyond the family's control. In such cases, it is the responsibility of the family to contact us to work out arrangements.

Delinquencies

If tuition and fees cannot be paid on time, families must communicate with school administration in writing to prevent enforcement of delinquent tuition procedures.

• Families who are delinquent will receive communication from the main office.

• Families whose tuition payment is delinquent 60 days will receive a second communication; this will come from the administration. If a parent/guardian does not contact the admin within two weeks of receiving the email/phone call, etc., the child/children may not be permitted to attend classes.

• Records and report cards will not be sent at this time and financial aid/scholarships provided will be at risk and may be rescinded.

• Students with delinquent tuition payments may not participate in school activities and graduation ceremonies.

• Access to Educate and quarterly progress reports are dependent on tuition and fees being up to date!

• Severe delinquency will result in withdrawal of St. Elizabeth School.

For more information on our uniform and requirements, please click the button below.

For a link to Lu-Del uniform company website, please click the link: https://www.ludelsuniforms.com

Please note, that we expect all students to strictly adhere to uniform requirements at St. Elizabeth.

Dear St. Elizabeth community,

You are likely aware of concerns regarding various aspects of federal immigration enforcement. Catholic Charities has provided some resources to help navigate what may be an uncertain time for some, which is attached. Included is a bi-lingual flyer prepared by their office concerning the rights of an individual.

BULLETIN

Included here is a link to the weekly church bulletin. Father Rodriguez includes a lot of important parish news in his bulletin.

First Communion: May 3rd, at 10 am.

Confirmation Retreat: May 3rd at 12pm.

Confirmation: May 21st at 5:30 pm.

We strive to mold our students into whole persons in whom attitudes, habits, knowledge, and Gospel values are developed in tandem with academic achievement. School programs are continually evolving and specifically targeted to meet the needs of a diverse and changing Washington Heights.

St. Elizabeth’s School promotes a family-like environment where all members of the school community – parents, teachers, administration, and staff – participate in the development of the children.

Email: mstark@steliznyc.org
Website: https://saintelizabethschool.org/
Location: 612 West 187th street, NY 10033

Phone: (212) 568-7291

Twitter: @StELizSchoolNYC

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