Dear Parents and Guardians,

3K/PKA Registration 

The Pre-K application period for the 2024-2025 school year is open. This means children born in 2020 are eligible for pre-K for the fall, and those born in 2021 will be eligible for 3-K.   If you have any friends or family that are interested in applying, please have them contact us as there are limited seats.

You can apply for Pre-K For All at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy by visiting the website at: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/

Our code is QADQ. Please indicate if your child is a returning student or has a sibling in the school. 

The office staff is more than happy to assist you in filling out an application. Please call us at 718-793-2086 to schedule a time that is convenient for you. We look forward to the opportunity to continue to provide your child with an excellent education at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy. 

Deck the Halls-2024

Only 300 days until Deck the Halls 2024! We've started planning our 2024 event and need your help to make it a success!

* Looking for 2-3 enthusiastic and persistent volunteers to spend 2-3 hours a week calling manufacturers for donations of luxury items for our raffle baskets.  We need to secure 35-40 baskets by August to make sure we have a successful event! 

 * If you or someone you know works at a company that regularly donates products for charitable events, please let us know!

 Reach out to Kathryn Bourgoine at [email protected] for more details.

World’s Finest Chocolate Sale (K-8)

OLMCA began our only mandatory fundraiser for 2023-2024 on Wednesday, January 17^th. We will be selling World’s Finest Chocolate Products – delicious chocolates that have been sold for years by schools and organizations. One taste will tell you where they got their name, and you are sure to find people in your neighborhood who have been World’s Finest fans for years.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Leone at [email protected]. 

Misson Day

Monday, January 30th

Help kick off Catholic Schools Week by supporting OLMCA’s Food Pantry by bringing in $1.00 and a can of food. Show your class spirit by wearing your class color!

3K: Blue

PreK: Red

Kindergarten: Neon

Grade 1: Black

Grade 2: Orange

Grade 3: Gray

Grade 4: Pink

Grade 5: Purple

Grade 6: Yellow

Grade 7: Green

Grade 8: Tie Dye

Re-registration 

Priority registration for current students and their relatives began on Wednesday, January 17^th.  Families must be current on this year’s tuition to register for next year. It is imperative that you return the form with the fee as soon as possible to ensure that your child has a seat for the 2024-2025 school year. All re-registration documents must be submitted as soon as possible. If you need an additional form, please contact Ms. Hinkson at [email protected].

Financial Aid

Financial aid applications for students in Grades K-8, who attend a Brooklyn or Queens School or Academy has begun. Once you have registered for next year, you can apply online for a Diocesan scholarship. Families who apply during the first round are the only ones eligible for the maximum scholarship. For more information, please visit: www.futuresineducation.org.

Scholarship Deadlines

• March 31, 2024- Returning Families who received an award in the previous academic year
• April 30, 2024- New Families (students who did not receive an award in previous academic year)

Sincerely,

Ms. McCann, Principal