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

  Important updates for the last week of school: - We will have a pizza party on Thursday, students please bring $5 each by tomorrow -Students wear dress down clothes except for FRIDAY, LAST DAY OF SCHOOL- FULL UNIFORM-REPORT CARD AND AWARDS DAY< 12 NOON DISMISSAL - Students will start to bring books home in their backpacks. Please leave all books and notebooks at home. Do not bring back to school the next day. No After School Program this week. Tuesday June 20, 2023 Students may wear dress down clothes this week -  Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. No After School Program this week. Wednesday June 21, 2023 Feast of St. Aloysius Gonzaga First Day of Summer Thursday June 22, 2023 Gym Classes today Grades K-8 Friday June 23, 2023 Students are to be in full uniform  Last day of School  Awards Day 10:00 AM in Church -- parents invited Distribution of Report Cards and NWEA MAP Parent Reports. Dismissal at 12:00 Noon  Wishing you all the best, Ms. Alma

  Reminders for this week:  There are no more Title I classes for the year. Please remember to pick up your child at regular dismissal time. Gym Day is Tuesday, June 13 this week On Friday, all students must be in FULL UNIFORM- very important for the Alumni Mass and Graduation Report cards and awards  will be distributed on the last day of school, June 23.

Final exams: Religion Final Exam grades 3-6 is on May 25th (Thursday) Review is ongoing and all materials are provided in Google Classroom, textbook and notebook. Please continue to read the Catholic Q&A as well as Glossary in back of your We Believe textbook as well as practicing with flashcards. Pacing guides for the entire school year have been posted in Google Classroom for each grade since we came back from Easter Recess.   Friday May 26, 2023  School Closed  Monday May 29, 2023 - Memorial Day School Closed 

  Important dates:  Monday May 15, 2023 - Feast of St. Isidore GYM Class today Grades K-8  Tuesday May 16, 2023 - NWEA MAP Testing Grades K-8  Mathematics  Wednesday May 17, 2023 - NWEA MAP Testing Grades K-8  Reading  Thursday May 18, 2023 - Ascension Thursday Mass at 10:00 AM -- parents invited. Crowning of an Image of Mary during this Mass Friday May 19, 2023 - School Closed -- all grades; all classes. Sunday May 21, 2023 - First Holy Communion 1:00 PM  Testing schedule- MAP Grades K-8 May 8th- May 26th  May 16th - Grades K-8 May 17th - Reading Grades K-8  Grades 6-8 May 23rd -Reading/Social Studies May 24th - Science - Grades 6 & 7  May 25th - Mathematics & Religion (Grades 3-8) Please note materials for review for Religion Final have been posted in Google Classroom last week.

Curriculum update for this week: Social Studies grades 2,3 will continue learning about communities around the world this week, as well as how to use maps, globes and compass/ cardinal directions. Social Studies grade 4 will learn about government formation in early days after war for independence. Religion Grade 2: our objective is to   present Jesus as the model for Christian Living, and to learn about the sacraments of Baptism, Penance, and Eucharist. Religion Grade 3:  Ascension: (Mark 16:19-20) 40 days after Easter, Jesus returned to God the Father. We will one day be united in heaven with Jesus and the Father. SADLIER: We Believe - Chapter Religion Grade 4:  Sermon on the Mount - The Beatitudes Religion Grade 5: Review Sacraments at the Service of Communion;  In depth study of St. John Paul II Religion Grade 6:  Precepts of the Church

 Parent-Teacher conference sign-ups are listed below: In person only 1-3pm  Sign up link Zoom only:  Sign up link Please make sure to sign up for the correct meeting, as I will be unable to change them once they are complete. The zoom link is copied into the sign-up link for online meetings. In person meetings will be held in 5th grade homeroom on the 3rd floor next to Nurse’s office. All conferences are to be held on 4/21 -if you are unable to meet with me that day and would like to receive some feedback on your child’s progress, I will be available via email after the date of parent teacher conferences. Thank you for your support and understanding. As a reminder, I teach Social Studies as well as Religion to grades 2, 3, and 4; Religion only to grades  5 and 6. 4/20 Homeroom announcement for parents: All students have received their report cards today. Parents, please have them reviewed before your parent-teacher conferences tomorrow. Students may wear DRESS UP ( e...

 Important announcements for the week as well are dates are included below: Monday March 27, 2023 Plastic Shopping bags will be needed this week to pack up books before Easter recess so that the building may be cleaned. Tuesday March 28, 2023 -- Tuition Announcement Please check your child's tuition account.  Students will not be able to return after Easter Recess if there is an outstanding balance.  Wednesday March 29, 2023 Ms. Sheila, the ELA coach,  will be working with teachers and students today. Thursday March 30, 2023-------GYM Classes today. Students in grades K-8 should wear their gym clothes today. Stations of the Cross at 11:30 AM - parents welcome. Friday March 31, 2023 -- end of third quarter We will have a class party, please send in $5 for pizza and let us know what snacks you would like to provide. Easter Recess begins at dismissal. Students return to class Monday April 17, 2023  Sunday April 2, 2023- Palm Sunday  Students in sacramental cla...

  2nd Grade will study Guardian Angels this week Guardian angels play three main roles in our lives: -The protect us. -The pray for us -They proclaim messages from God Grade 3 - Religion- will explore Sacraments of Healing in depth,  especially Anointing of the Sick Grade 4- Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy Grade 5-  Quiz on Tuesday 3/14 will cover the following: -Sacraments of Service- Marriage, Holy Orders - Sacrament of Penance - Priesthood of the Faithful Chapter 23- key words / vocabulary words -Chapter 24 -Review of Lent Social Studies Grade 2, 3- Women's History; Communities of the World- Egypt Grade 4 Social Studies- review and quiz on Chapter 5, American Revolution Grade 6 Religion- review of Chapter 26 and Quiz this week. School is closed this Friday, 3/17. additional reminders: Math Bee -- Grades 3-8 in Lunchroom -- 10am- new time! Parents Invited  Wednesday March 15, 2024 - Ides of March  Thursday March 16, 2023 Progress Reports will be sen...

                                                                        This week in Religion class grades 2-6, we will continue preparing for and learning more about the Sacraments. We will particularly talk about Examination of Conscience. Materials will be posted in Google Classroom, in addition to materials used in class- textbooks and books on Sacraments. Some students have received special books on Reconciliation and First Communion and should read those nightly.                                                                       Dates for Sacraments  Baptism - TBD  Reconciliation - TBD...

 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 ...

  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 stude...

 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. ...

 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...

  Grades 2-6 will learn about the importance of Candlemas and what it represents. Lesson plan:  Week of January 29 lesson plan link REMINDER: 5TH GRADE RELIGION QUIZ ON 1/31 Social Studies grades 2-4 will begin studying Black Resistance curriculum in honor of Black History Month Important announcements: Friday February 3, 2023 -- Feast of St. Blaise  Mass at 10:00 AM featuring 2,3,4th grade students choir Blessing of Throats will occur at this Mass. Parents are welcome. Early Dismissal Day 12:00 NOON -- Faculty Meeting regarding MAP results. Looking ahead: PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES February 10, 2023 Early Dismissal Day 12:00 noon NO AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 

Grades 2 and 3, Social Studies- Celebrating Communities Lunar New Year Celebrations, upcoming Asian History Month Upcoming Black History Month Grade 4 Social Studies- Life in Colonial New York   Grades 2-6 Religion, Respect Life Curriculum Sometimes it is easier to recognize the goodness and value of other people. It can be difficult to believe that we are good and worthy of respect. Students will learn that taking care of ourselves is part of the call to holiness. God has created us body and soul to praise him through both. Lesson plan link:  WEEK OF JAN 23 Respect Life link  RESPECT LIFE ARCH Resources Weekly Calendar  Monday January 23, 2023 - Day of Prayer for the Unborn Tuition Suspension Day  Tuesday January 24, 2023 Feast of St. Francis de Sales NWEA MAP Testing Grades 3-8 Mathematics Wednesday January 25, 2023 - Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul Mrs. Gonzalez will work with teachers and students in grades 1, 2, 5 and 8 this week . Thursday January 26, ...

  It's the most wonderful time of the year! We are all so excited about our annual Christmas celebration,  LESSONS AND CAROLS! Please join us in Church on Wednesday, 12/21 at 10am and experience the joy of music in worship, as we celebrate the coming of our Lord Jesus. Please view this week's lesson plan here ( click on highlighted link)    WEEK OF 12/18 -5th grade homeroom announcements: Our party will take place after Lessons and Carols. Items that students will bring are listed in Google Classroom, homeroom page. Students in 5th grade homeroom should also bring shopping bags in order to pack their books for storage before the Christmas break. Books and notebooks not taken home will be safely stored in classroom closets. -Religion grades 3-6 : after Christmas break, students in grades 3-8 will be taking their Religion Midterm. For grades 3-6 I will be posting items in Google Classroom to be reviewed with notebooks and textbooks over the break. It is essential that ...

    Please view the lesson plan here:  Week of December 12 Monday December 12, 2022 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Students will be sending letters of gratitude to the   Moglia Family Foundation to thank them for the renovation of the school backyard and the renovation of the Church. Tuesday December 13, 2022 - Feast of St. Lucy  PreK -1 Christmas celebration - Mrs. Rodriguez's class Parents Welcome Wednesday December 14, 2022 Feast of St. John of the Cross  PreK For All Holiday celebration 10:00 AM Mrs. Gonzalez's class and Ms. Sanchez's class Parents Welcome 8th Grade TACHS Application Record Due Thursday December 15, 2022 - National Cup Cake Day  PreK For All Holiday celebration 10:00 AM Mrs. Serbons' Class and Mrs. Colon's class New York State Immunization Report due Friday December 16, 2022 PreK For All Holiday celebration  Mrs. Hernandez's class and Ms. Hossan's class  Mrs. Gonzalez will be here to work with students in grades Kind...

  Calendar for the Week  Monday December 5, 2022  Tuition Due to Smart Tuition  Tuesday December 6, 2022 Feast of St. Nicholas - candy canes will be distributed at morning prayers - parents welcome. Wednesday December 7, 2022  Feast of St. Ambrose Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day  Mrs. Gonzalez will be here to work with students and teachers in Grades K, 4, 5 and 6  Thursday December 8, 2022 Feast of the Immaculate Conception - Holy day of Obligation  Mass at 10:00 AM led by the students of the Sacramental Class Mixed choir- grades 2,3,4 and 5 Friday December 9, 2022 Feast of St. Juan Diego  Lesson plan- grades 2-6  Week of December 4, 2022 Religion and Social Studies

                                  Please view this week’s lesson plan here:  Week of Nov 27 First week of Advent- grades 2-6 will focus on Advent in Religion class in the coming weeks. Celebrate around the world! We will learn about Kwanzaa, Hannukah and Christmas in Social Studies. Every winter we celebrate holidays. Depending on our faith or background, we might celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa or Yule. Though each holiday comes with different customs, they have one thing in common: the celebration of light during the darkest time of the year.                         December calendar can be viewed here:  December 2022                        Feast of Immaculate Conception, School Mass 10AM - parents welcome! Canned Food Drive  collection was 1172 cans that were d...

  Thanksgiving Mass is this Wednesday at 10am, featuring choir comprising of students from grades 2,3,4 and 5. Parents are welcome! Please note there is no school this Thursday and Friday.                           Happy Thanksgiving ! Lesson plan This week the food drive to benefit Church of Notre Dame food pantry concludes- please make sure you bring in cans!