Summer Uniform

Students may begin to wear their summer uniform on Wednesday, May 1^st.  Please be sure to refer to the Family Handbook for uniform guidelines and use the time now to ensure that you have all the necessary components for a complete uniform. We still have ample used uniform items for $5.00 in the office. Please stop by the main office if you would like to check out the selection.

Professional Day

Friday, April 26^th

Please be advised that the professional day for Grades 3K-8 is Friday, April 26^th. This is due to a scheduling conflict with Deacon McCormack, our presenter. Friday, May 10^th is a regular day of school. Thank you for your understanding.

Tunnel to Towers Dress Down

Thursday, April 25^th 

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy has organized a special dress down to raise funds for Tunnel to Towers. Students are encouraged to dress down for $2.00 in support of the NYPD, FDNY, and first responders. Learn more by visiting the website: https://t2t.org/our-impact/

OLMCA 8TH GRADE ASKS THAT YOU….

Become a Patron of the Arts   by supporting the 8th grade spring production of  Romeo and Juliet!   Please consider shopping from our Amazon wish list to help with costumes and props. Every item purchased helps bring our show to life.  Thank you for your continued support.  Here is the link:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LPG8Z2QB8IL5? ref_=wl_share  

We’ll see you in Verona! on 5/31 and 6/1

HAA Meeting Reminder

A friendly reminder that the next Home Academy Association Meeting is Thursday, April 18^th in school gym from 7-8pm. If you attend, your child will receive a dress down pass. There will also be light refreshments. You can also contact the HAA Executive Board with any questions or concerns at [email protected].

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 Santos 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. 

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 Mrs. D’Esposito 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 Dates in May

Please be advised of the following important calendar events for May:

• Tuesday, May 21^st…12:30pm dismissal for Grades K-8 to accommodate the Diocese Oratorical Contest. This is a regular day for 3K and PreK. There is Extended Care from 12:30-5:30pm on this day.
• Friday, May 24^th…The Race for Education! This is a 12:30pm dismissal for all students. There is NO Extended Care on this day.