Office Staff Update
 
 As the office transitions, I am happy to share that we will have an experienced veteran returning to the OLMCA main office. As many of you know, Mrs. Wanda D'Esposito retired from OLMCA in June 2016. She was instrumental during my first year as principal and was always a phone call away.  Mrs. D'Esposito will be working part-time and will start today. I am very excited to welcome her back to OLMCA and I know that we will give her a warm Mercy welcome.

Mrs. D'Esposito will use office@olmercyca.com as her primary email contact. 

Parent Teacher Conferences (3K-Grade 8)

The Second Trimester will conclude on Thursday, March 14^th. Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, March 21^st from 1-3 PM and again from 6-8 PM for all students (Grades 3K-8) of OLMCA. 

There is a 12:30 PM dismissal for all students. Your child’s teacher sent out a link for you to schedule your appointment on Thursday, March 14^th. Report cards for students in Grades K-8 will be sent home on Wednesday, March 20^th.

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 

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)

Summer Rising Program in NYC DOE

Summer Rising 2024 is a partnership between New York City Public Schools and the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). Summer Rising is free and available to all NYC students in grades K-8, pending seat availability. Students in Summer Rising will have access to both academic and enrichment programming over the course of the day, including field trips, arts activities, and outdoor recreation.

A typical day for students in grades K–8 will include a mix of academic support, social emotional learning, and enrichment activities. Academics will be provided by licensed teachers in the morning. Enrichment activities (such as art, sports, and play) will be led by staff in the afternoons and on Fridays. Staff will also facilitate enrichment in the morning, alongside academics, for K-5 programs. 

The Summer Rising portal is open until March 25! Applications will be submitted using your a NYC MySchools account . You can find your NYC MySchools account information by emailing Ms. Mccann at [email protected] or visiting a Family Welcome Center (Family Welcome Centers (nyc.gov). 

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     7:30pm - Easter Vigil Mass 

Easter Sunday                                     Masses at 9:00am, 10:30am, & 12:00pm

Supermarket Sweeps: Save the Date!

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. More information is in this week's bulletin.