Dear Parents and Guardians,

Easter Basket Lent Drive

I'm thrilled to share that the OLMCA community donated over 1000 items to St. John's Prep Easter Basket Drive!  Our combined efforts helped deliver 764 baskets to children and teens living in three shelters in Queens.  It's because of the generosity of OLMCA that Ms. Befumo was able to include a third shelter in her outreach. A tremendous thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Bourgoine for organizing this incredible effort! 

Thank You!

I want to once again thank the parents and families of Ms. Rodriguez’ Pre-K Class and the entire school community for your overwhelming compassion and generosity during Ms. Jennifer’s leave of absence to care for her sister, Tiffany, at this critical time. Thanks to our Marc Jacobs bag raffle, we were able to raise $1450 for Tiffany. Please continue to keep Tiffany and the Clinton family in your thoughts and prayers.

Summer Uniform

Students may begin to wear their summer uniform on Monday, May 15^th. Please be sure to refer to the Family Handbook for uniform guidelines and use the time now to ensure that you have all of 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.

SPRING BLOOD DRIVE

Sunday 14 May 8:45 am to 2:45 pm  Parish Hall

 38% of the population is eligible to donate.  ONLY 3% DO!  America is now in a blood supply crisis. How can you help?    Make an appointment to donate to save lives. Then challenge a friend to join you  Eligible donors: age 16 (with parent's signed consent form) to 76 years old and feeling well.   To make an appointment, please go to NYBC.org. Use the Donate Blood tab (under the New York Blood Center logo) and when the drop down appears, click on Schedule Donation. Click on the Sponsor Name Search tab and then enter Our Lady of Mercy. Enter 05/14/2023 in both the Start Date and End Date boxes, and click on Search. On the next page, click on Schedule and when the next page appears, choose Whole Blood or Automated Red Cell (double red cell donation) and then select your donation time.   You may also schedule an appointment by calling the Blood Center at 1-800-933-2566.   Masks are now optional during the donation process.   Remember to bring your donor card or your donor ID number, if you have one, and a photo ID on May 14th. Eat a good meal before donating and do not skip breakfast!

Save the Dates in May

Please be advised of the following important calendar events for May

Wednesday, May 10^th…12:30pm dismissal for Grades K-8. This is a regular day for 3K and PreK. There is Extended Care from 12:30-5:30pm on this day.

Friday, May 12^th…Professional Day for Grades K-8. There is no school on Friday, May 12^th for students in Grades K-8. This is a regular day for 3K and PreK. There is Extended Care for 3K and PreK on this day.

Friday, May 26^th…The Race for Education! This is a 12:30pm dismissal for all students. There is NO Extended Care on this day.

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

Sincerely,

Ms. McCann

Principal