Ms. Alma Micic OLQM Faculty Music/Religion/Social Studies

 This week we will present our Black History Month projects inspired with theme  of Black Resistance. The schedule for parents visits is as follows: Tuesday February 28, 2023 Student presentations will be conducted in classroom where parents are invited to sit in and observe. 8:30 AM  Grade 5 Mr. Bonilla's Class Grade 6 - Ms. Slocum's Class 9:00 AM Grade 3 - Ms. Alma  Grade 7 - Ms. Slocum  9:30 AM  Grade 8 - Ms. Slocum 9:45 AM  Grade 4 Ms. Alma  Grade 2 will have their work displayed outside in hall and around  Ms. Alma's Home Room  March 2, 2023 Students may dress up as their favorite Dr. Seuss character. Costume Contests -- Parents Invited 8:30 AM - all PreK Classes 10:00 AM - Grades K-8 March 3, 2023- EARLY DISMISSAL/ HALF DAY Dates for Sacraments  Baptism - TBD  Reconciliation - TBD  First Holy Communion Sunday May 21, 2023 - 1:00 PM Mass   Confirmation   Friday June 2, 2023  7:00 PM  Grade 7 and 8th grade students in sacramental class

  This week in social studies the students in grade 2 and 3 will bring their sheets/boards home to complete Black History Month projects for next week using all the items that we worked on in school together. Grade 4 will be purchasing a trifold board on their own and adding all the materials from classwork  to their project and finalizing it for next week at home. In Religion grades 2-4 we will keep focus on Sacraments, grade 5 will further explore Form and Matter of Sacraments and all grades including 6 will start chapter on Lent. Tuesday February 21, 2023 - Mardi Gras Mr. Woods available 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM in office  Dismissal today for all students in all grades 2:45 PM Title I dismissal at 4:30 PM  Wednesday June 22, 2023 - Ash Wednesday - The season of Lent begins today. Mass at 10:00 AM - parents invited, grades 2,3,4 mixed choir will be aiding in worship Dismissal for all grades --2:45 PM Thursday June 23, 2023 - Feast of St. Polycarp Dress down day for students. Parent meeting

 Please review the important dates listed below and events this week including days when we do not have school, this Wednesday 2/15,  this Friday 2/17 as well as next Monday 2/20. We will continue celebrating Black History Month in social studies grades 2, 3 and 4,  and will continue to work on our projects during class time. Students in fourth grade should purchase a trifold board by the end of this week. Students in second and third grade will be receiving large poster paper in class that I will provide. On Monday, February 13 we will review for the upcoming religious quiz/test that will be occurring on Tuesday (grades 3 and 4) and Wednesday for grade 2 and 5. Topics for review are listed in Google classroom. On Tuesday students may wear red clothes in celebration of Valentine’s Day. On Wednesday this week, February 15 school will be closed all classes all grades for professional development for faculty. On Friday school be closed until Tuesday for the holiday weekend. If you were un

 Parent-Teacher Conferences sign up for grades 2-5: In Person Sign Up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10C0D4BA4AE23A0F5CF8- inperson1 Zoom Conference Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10C0D4BA4AE23A0F5CF8-grade For Grade 6 only: Please note I will be joining Ms. Slocum's conferences for those that wish to meet with me regarding Religion class, if needed. Please let Ms. Slocum know or email me at missalma@olqmnyc.org if you prefer to receive feedback that way. Students in grades 3-6 will have a Religion quiz this Wednesday and Thursday. The quiz and material has been announced last week. Social Studies projects have been announced and are in research phase only, we will give all the details on presentations later this week. Please check your Smart Tuition account before the distribution of Report Cards If you have questions please see Mr. Guzman in the school office. Special schedule for Friday -please review:  Friday- February 10- PT day Early Dismissal Day for all clas