Dear Parents and Guardians,

St. Joseph’s Art Competition

The Co-Cathedral of Saint Joseph, The Tablet, and the Archbishop John Hughes Council of the Knights of Columbus invited students across the Diocese of Brooklyn to express their faith through art by participating in the 2023 St. Joseph – Father of Jesus Art Contest.

We are excited to announce that Leah Struss in Second Grade won third prize for the competition. Leah received her prize last Thursday at a special ceremony. Leah’s artwork truly captured the theme and spirit of St. Joseph. Over 800 entries were submitted and OLMCA led the way with over 150 entries. As a result, we won a $500 prize! Congratulations, Leah! We are so proud of all your students! 

Supermarket Sweeps Update

We are thrilled to report that we have collected 421 items of groceries to fill our Bingo bags! The prizes are going to be out of this world on Sunday! Here are the final counts:

First Place: 6th Grade

Second Place:  3K/PreK

Third Place: 3rd Grade

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!

HOLY WEEK LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

• Holy Thursday: 9:00am - Morning Prayer      7:30pm - Mass of the Lord’s Supper 
• Good Friday:     9:00am - Morning Prayer  3:00pm - Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion     

7:30pm - Stations of the Cross 

• Holy Saturday:  9:00am - Morning Prayer     Easter Vigil Mass at 8:00pm 
• Easter Vigil Mass Easter Sunday:  Masses at 9:00am, 10:30am, and 12:00pm

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 sent you an email on Thursday, March 16^th to schedule your conferences using Calendly. Please reach out to your child’s homeroom teacher if you have not received the link. 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.

Re-registration 

A friendly reminder that Spring Pictures will take place on Tuesday, March 28^th. If you need an additional form, please contact Ms. Hinkson at [email protected].

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