OLMC PRINCIPAL MESSAGE
1-20-2022

UPCOMING DATES:
1/10-1/28         Map Testing
1/10-1/28         Midterms Grades 6-8
1/31-2/4           Catholic Schools Week
                        Scholastic Book Fair

LATCH KEY:
2/7                   NO Afternoon Latch Key

UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS:
Krispy Kreme

LUNCH MENU:
Monday                       PIZZA
Tuesday                       HOT DOG & FRIES
Wednesday                 HAMBURGER & COOKIE
Thursday                     NUGGETS & CHIPS
Friday                          PASTA w/ MARINARA SAUCE

MORNING DROP OFF AND AFTERNOON PICKUP:
We have had a number of complaints about drop off and pick up in the front of the building (Wawayanda Avenue) from parents and community members.  Many of you are parking along side the road in front of the building and letting your children out on the street side due to the snow and at dismissal we have some parents trying to make a U-turn in the street after picking up their children.  Both of these situations are extremely dangerous as Wawayanda is a busy road with a lot of traffic both in the morning and the afternoon. 
We are asking that at drop off and pick up, you please park in the parking lot and walk your child to the front door or walk to pick up your child at the classroom door.  We are also asking that you do not make a U-turn on Wawayanda at any time.  We want to keep everyone safe!

CHILD OUT OF SCHOOL:
If your child is going to be out of school for any reason, we ask that you either call or email the Main Office.  If your child is sick, he/she will need a doctor’s note to return to school. 

SNOW CLOSINGS AND/OR DELAYS:
In the case of inclement weather, we follow the Middletown School District.  As soon as we know if there is a delay or closure, we will send out an IRIS alert to all families.  We will also post any closings or delays on our website and WHUD. 

For students who take buses from other school districts (Minisink, Port Jervis, Pine Bush, and Monticello/Liberty), if your school district closes and OLMC is open, you will have no bus transportation.

MIDTERMS AND MAP TESTING:
MAP testing and Midterms will continue through January 28^th.

If your child is out sick for any reason, he/she will make up the Map testing or midterm upon his/her return to school.

VACCINATIONS:
As we are all aware, Covid vaccines are now available to all children ages 5 and up.  It is a parent’s decision to have their child vaccinated or not.  We are asking that if your child has been vaccinated if you could please send us a copy of his/her vaccination card to keep in his/her health folder.  This information will be kept confidential.  You can send the copy of the vaccination card in a sealed envelope marked Ms. Langford on it. 

COLD WEATHER:
Winter is finally here!  Due to the cold weather, on regular uniform days, students can wear their OLMC sweatshirt over their uniform and girls can wear either navy leggings or their gym sweatpants under their skirts. 
Gym uniforms are still being worn on Tuesdays and Thursdays for all students.  Sneakers are to be worn with the gym uniform.  If your child does not have the correct OLMC gym uniform, he/she MUST wear plain navy-blue sweatpants, plain gray t-shirt, and a plain navy-blue sweatshirt.  

END OF 2^nd QUARTER:
The 2^nd quarter ends on Friday, January 28^th.  Report Cards will be sent home on Thursday, February 10^th. 
Report Cards will be held for any families who have outstanding tuition balances.  All SMART tuition accounts should be up to date through January 15^th.

COVID-19 UPDATES:
As we all know, Covid cases are on the rise.  We are doing everything possible to keep all our students, staff, and teachers safe.  Although guidelines are changing, OLMC is still following the 10-day quarantine/isolation guidelines at this time.  I just want to remind everyone:

• Masks must be worn correctly at all times when in the building
  • The recommendation right now is to wear KN95, KF94, or disposable masks.  Students may still wear cloth masks, but please make sure they fit the child correctly and that they are being washed daily.
• Classrooms are set up for social distancing.  The windows are open, and all rooms have a window exhaust fan running all day.
• If your child is displaying any of the following symptoms, fever, cough, sore throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, chills, muscle aches, headache, fatigue, or nasal congestion or he/she just doesn’t feel well, please keep them home and contact your doctor.
• If anyone in your household is sick and displays any of the above symptoms, please keep your child(ren) home until you know for sure it is not covid related.          
• If someone in your household has tested positive for covid, your child(ren) must stay home and quarantine for 10 days and be isolated from the positive person.  If your child is fully vaccinated (2 weeks from the last dose) or has recovered from covid in the last 90 days, please contact the office to discuss coming back to school.
• If someone in your household is waiting for covid test results, we ask that you keep your child(ren) home until the results come in.
• If your child is tested for Covid, please send us a copy of the Covid test results (positive and/or negative result).  We need to keep these on file.

We understand that this may seem extreme, but we are working extra hard each day to make sure everyone in the school building is safe.  We ask for your cooperation while we continue to navigate this new surge.

We will keep our families updated as new guidance becomes available to us.

Please do not hesitate to stop by the office if you have any questions or concerns. 

Ms. Langford