Birth Announcement!

We had some very exciting news over our spring recess. Mrs. Orlov gave birth to her second child! Cooper Ezra Orlov was born on March 28th weighing 8 lbs. 6oz. He is 21.5 inches long. Mommy and baby boy are doing well! Congratulations to Mrs. Orlov and her beautiful family. We are eager to meet the newest member of the OLMCA family.

Donate your Solar Eclipse Glasses

Reuse, Reduce, Recycle - Donate Eclipse Sunglasses to Schools in Latin America

Instead of wondering how to keep your Eclipse sunglasses until 2044, donate your Eclipse sunglasses so other children can have the experience we did on April 8^th! We are currently collecting gently used Eclipse sunglasses to support others and help our environment. The Sanots Scarola family will ship your donated sunglasses to Eclipse Glasses USA in May.

Reach out to your friends and neighbors to help collect sunglasses, and please drop off the Eclipse sunglasses by April 30^th. 

Supermarket Sweeps: Tickets Selling Out Quickly! 

OLMCA is bringing back Supermarket Sweeps on April 14 at 2 pm in the Parish Hall.  Play "bingo for groceries" and enter to win some amazing raffle prizes and a 50/50.   Tickets are $20 and include 2 bingo cards, coffee, tea, and danishes. Join us for a fun afternoon with amazing raffles, hilarious bingo jokes from Mr. Wise and enough groceries a month’s worth of shopping! Grocery Wars end on Friday, April 12^th! Currently: 

First place: 8th Grade

Second: 5th Grade (very close!)

Third: 6th Grade (Kindergarten right behind them!)

ELA Science, and Math State Exams

When we return from Easter Recess, the New York State English Language Arts will be administered to students in Grades 4, 6, and 7 on Wednesday 4/10 and Thursday 4/11. All students will be taking these exams on their Chromebooks. The computer-based test will have the same questions as the paper version. 

We wish them the best of luck as they take their exams. In order for students to truly do their best, they need to come to school on time, have a good night’s sleep, and eat a healthy breakfast. Best of luck to all our students as they apply their reading comprehensions and writing skills to these exams!

On Tuesday, April 16^th, students in Grades 5&8 will take the NYS CBT Exam.

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] or Ms. Leone 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)

SAVE THE DATE

Our Lady of Mercy Spring Blood Drive Sunday May 12th

After a very successful Winter Bood Drive, OLM will be sponsoring a Spring Blood Drive for the New York Blood Center  The amount of blood on hand to be used at area hospitals is still at a crisis level - just about one day's supply. More details will follow on how to make an appointment for the May 12 blood drive.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY

The Children’s Liturgy presents an age-appropriate version of the Sunday Gospel during the 10:30 Mass, featuring puppets, music and puzzle sheets. Aimed at second grade and younger, all children are welcome with or without their parents. VIRTUS-trained adults are also sought - email [email protected] for more information.  Liturgy Dates: 4/14, 5/5, and 5/19