Dear Parents and Guardians,

OLMCA’s Math Bee (Grades 3-5)

Last week, Ms. Feeley conducted our annual Math Bee. I am pleased to tell you that after many grueling rounds, Thomas Jalajel (Grade 4) represented our school at the Diocesan Math Bee. Congratulations to Max Ebens (Grade 4) for coming in as our runner-up and alternate. 

Congratulations to all students that participated: 

Sabine Armand, Kameron Chan, Ethan Christie, Jace Congemi, Dawn Dale, Kaitie Eagen, Aria Fougner, Arielle Gaither, Zavier Hobaica Zurita, Pablo Sabater, Aidan Shum, Filip Swiechowicz, and Sophia Trujillo

All the students worked so hard preparing for the Math Bee and we are so impressed with their skills and confidence! 

SUPERMARKET SWEEPS TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Less than a week to go for our Supermarket Sweeps grocery drive! The class with the most grocery items donated will win a free dress down day!  As of Tuesday's count, 3K/PreK is in 1st place with 49 items, followed by 3rd grade with 41 and 8th with 40!  Our drive ends Monday, March 20!  We still need a few volunteers to help at the event, and cases of water to sell. Please bring all donations to the school office.  We appreciate all you do to help make this a successful event! Thank you!

OLMCA is bringing back Supermarket Sweeps on Sunday, March 26 from 2-5 pm in the Parish Hall! Join us for an afternoon of bingo for groceries and take a chance to win raffle prizes or the 50/50!  The $20 entry fee includes 2 bingo cards, coffee/tea, and a sweet treat.  Bring your own snacks and beverages. Additional cards and water will be for sale at the event. This is an adult-only, cash-only event.  To purchase tickets: Send your name(s), contact information (email or phone) and either cash or check made payable to Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy to the school office no later than March 20. Get your tickets now!

Parent Teacher Conferences (3K-Grade 8)

The Second Trimester will conclude on Thursday, March 16th Conferences will take place on Thursday, March 23^rd from 1-3 PM and again from 6-8 PM for all students (Grades 3K-8) of OLMCA. Your child’s homeroom teacher will send you an email on Thursday, March 16^th to schedule your conferences using Calendly. All conferences will be available in-person.

There is a 12:30 PM dismissal for all students. Conferences will be conducted from 1-3 PM and 6-8 PM. 

Please note that accounts must be fully up to date for you to receive your child’s report card and meet your child’s teacher. We will be giving courtesy letters to families that are not fully up to date. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Leone at [email protected] or 718-793-2086.

Hot lunch will be served at 11:30 am, for all students. There will be extended Care from 12:30 PM-5:30 PM.

HAA Meeting Reminder

A friendly reminder that the next Home Academy Association Meeting is Monday, March 16^th in the Parish Hall from 8:15-9am. You can also contact the HAA Executive Board with any questions or concerns at [email protected].

Parking Hazards

We are asking for your help during drop off and pickup. There has been an increase in illegal parking and many of our neighbors have called to complain. Safety is our number one priority at OLMCA and we do not want to see any of our students hurt, or worse. What can you do to help?

Please Do Not: 

• Double park
• Block driveways of our neighbors 
• Park in no parking zones 
• Block crosswalks
• Block school entrances 
• Honk your horn repeatedly
• Drive aggressively 
• Drive fast

Be sure to pull over fully when dropping your child off at school. Do not drop your child off in the middle of the street. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Thank you for keeping the area around OLMCA safe for our students.

Re-registration 

Priority registration for current students and their relatives began on Tuesday, 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 2023-2024 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, 2023- Returning Families who received an award in the previous academic year
• April 30, 2023- New Families (students who did not receive an award in previous academic year)

 Sincerely,

Ms. McCann

Principal