Academy of Our Lady
180 Rodney Street
Glen Rock, New Jersey 07452
201-445-0622
Building the Kingdom … one child at a time.
PRINCIPAL’S NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
Dear Families of Academy of Our Lady,
Although it’s icy and snowy, the warmth and spirit for Catholic Schools Week is still glowing! What a celebration! This
year was a great success, from student speakers, lectors, tour guides, the Home and School hospitality, the faculty preparations for
special learning experiences and fabulous events!
THANK YOU HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION!
Mrs. Hausmann was ever-present to assist with the smooth flow of activities! The students loved Pajama Day complete
with The Brain Show and Ice Pops! Thank you parents for your hospitality, baking and tours during the Open House. The
week ended with the anticipated snow tubing at Campgaw, which had perfect weather with a few flurries! Thank you to
the entire Hospitality Committee chaired by Mrs. Bracht and Mrs. Stappenbeck assisted by Mrs. Nations prepared a
delicious luncheon for Teacher Appreciation Day. Thank you!
THANK YOU FACULTY!
Thank you for your hospitality during Open House! Each classroom looked wonderful and provided visitors with a
snapshot of the many great things you do. Your preparations for our Volunteer Reception, the Spelling Bees, Biography
Day, Gym Extravaganza, Volleyball, the student displays, sharing your favorite vacation spots enhance the celebration
Thank you for all you do!
THANK YOU STUDENTS!
You wore your uniforms proudly on Sunday to promote our school and greeted parishioners warmly at all the Masses.
You proclaimed to Word of God and carried up the gifts at St. Catharine Church, you spoke and gave your witness at
your parishes sharing how much Catholic education at Academy of Our Lady has meant: Great Job: Sebastian Jarpa,
Durkin McCarthy, Kaleigh McCormick, Jack Toolen, who spoke at all the Masses at Our lady of Mount Carmel and to
Scott Dickson, Tyler Duff and Lisa Ferioli who spoke at St. Catharine. Each spoke wonderfully, and I’m still hearing
such affirming compliments. Our tour guides were well prepared for Sunday and did a phenomenal job expressing
enthusiasm and knowledge that visitors have decided enroll this week. Grade 7 prepared a beautiful Closing Liturgy with
Mr. Eastlake and Mrs. Sori. Your excellent behavior on Friday, lovely homemade cards, hearts of chocolates and flowers
made Teacher Appreciation Day an exceptionally terrific day!
THANK YOU PASTORS!
Thank you to our pastors, Father Tom Wisniewski and Msgr. Rozniak for the support and encouragement. Your service
to our Catholic school makes it a great place to be. Father Benedetto, Msgr. Ron and Fr. Kevin joined us for pizza at
lunch and Father Tom W. celebrated our Catholic Schools Week Liturgy!
THANK YOU FATHERS GUILD!
This Saturday will be the Annual Beefsteak! A great evening of fun, dancing, bids, eating and its all for the kids! Join us –
its not too late!
This Friday, Feb. 7th is First Friday. Mass will be celebrated at 9 AM by Father Carmine Rizzi with Grade 3 preparing the
liturgy. There will be a 12:15 PM dismissal. Next week we will have school on Monday, Feb. 10th (no Professional Day) if the
weather gives us a break. We also hope to celebrate the 100th day of school (which we’re still counting due to snow days!);
Lincoln’s Birthday and Valentine’s Day, with class parties after lunch on Friday. School will be closed from Feb. 15 -23 for
Winter Recess. How will we make up the snow days? Why not just have school next week? It is very close to make families
rearrange schedules, even Monday may be difficult. If you have suggestions for make ups for the snow days, please e-mail them to
me. Consultation will be made with the School Advisory Board and the Archdiocese after we pass the “snow” season to determine
the number of days and dates. Your understanding is most appreciated.
CONGRATULATIONS! The Spelling Bee winners for grade 1 are: Samuel Viggiano, 1st, Gianna Vaccai 2nd and Paige
Coughlin, 3rd ; grade 2 winners are: John Duffin 1st, Natalie Deegan, 2nd and Drew Centeno 3rd; grade 3 winners are: Catie
Terminello 1st, Peyton Anninos 2nd and Teddy McCarthy 3rd; grade 4 winners are: Lauren Vergos 1st, Laruen Plastina 2nd, and
Joshua Mathew 3rd; grade 5 winners are Catherine Shea 1st, AJ Knapp 2nd, and Caroline Kane 3rd. All 4th and 5th grade students are
invited to participate in the Glen Rock WICS Spelling Bee in March. The Catholic Challenge for grades 6,7 and 8 will be finished
on Friday following Mass. Catholic Challenge is an Archdiocesan Contest with preliminaries April 11 and Finals May 18.
May God bless you for all you do to enrich Catholic Education,
Patricia Keenaghan, Principal
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Ridgewood
Serving the parish communities of…
St. Catharine
Glen Rock - Fair Lawn
CALENDAR
Day
Date
MON
– FRI
2/3 – 2/7
WED
2/5
THU
2/6
FRI
2/7
SAT
2/8
MON
2/10
TUE
2/11
THU
2/13
FRI
2/14
SAT –
SUN
2/17
2/15 – 2/23
MON
2/24
TUE
2/25
WED
2/26
FRI
2/28
Time
Event
2:30 -3:30 PM
3-4 PM
3-4 PM
9 AM
12 NOON
12:15 PM
6:30 PM –
12:30AM
3-4 PM
AFTER SCHOOL
5 – 8 PM
3 – 4 PM
7:30 – 9 PM
After lunch
3-4 PM
7:45 PM
AT LUNCH
8:30 AM
7:30 – 9:30 PM
REGISTRATION FOR NEW STUDENTS
SEE SCHEDULE BELOW
MARKET DAY PICKUP - rescheduled
STUDENT COUNCIL MEETING – to be rescheduled
GR 5 AND 8 ACRE TESTING
PRINCESS CLUB
FIRST FRIDAY LITURGY
Rescheduled MARKET DAY PICK UP
EARLY DISMISSAL – FACULTY MEETING
ICE SKATING PARTY
FATHERS’ GUILD BEEFSTEAK – live auction, silent auction,
dancing, great food and more
***SCHOOL IS IN SESSION*** (NO Professional Day)
BEADING CLUB, FRENCH CLUB, LITERARY CLUB
MUSICAL PRACTICE – PETER PAN- EVERY TUESDAY
BURGER KING NIGHT – Please go to Midland Park BK
And say, “I’m here to support AOOL”!
NEWSPAPER CLUB
GR. 4 PARENTS DESSERT WITH THE PRINCIPAL
CLASS PARTIES – VALENTINE’S DAY
COLOR DAY: RED, PINK AND WHITE
PRESIDENT’S DAY NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL - WINTER RECESS
KNIGHTS’ CLUB
SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
TOTAL GOLF DEMO ON TENNIS AND GOLF
HOME & SCHOOL ASSOC. MEETING,
EASTER CANDY SALE BEGINS
GR. 7&8 DEANERY DANCE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FATHERS’ GUILD BEEFSTEAK: It’s time! Thank you to our Dads for all their hard work. If you need to drop off a
donation - Baskets can be dropped off in the Business office. Please call Tom Harris with any questions. Thank you to
the Dads who took charge of removing the old gym chairs and finding someone who will still use them!
FROM THE NURSE: Our school has a no peanut policy for class snacks, please check labels before sending in
any treats. Your cooperation is essential.
FROM THE PRINCIPAL: Every driver needs to follow safe driving – CHILDREN’S SAFETY is #1 priority! For
your convenience please see the maps in the GREEN ENVELOPE. Please keep traffic barriers in the correct
place. If barriers are moved for snow removal, please help and replace. THANK YOU!
VALENTINE’S DAY: Please keep this day a simple expression. If your child chooses to bring in valentines, make sure
there is one for each classmate and no gifts for another student. Thank you for your Valentines & gifts for the Troops!
STUDENT COUNCIL: The Student Council is planning The Mardi Gras Carnival which will be TUES. 3/4 in the GYM –
all are welcome! COLOR DAY is Fri. 2/14: RED, WHITE, PINK FOR Matthew’s Hearts of Hope. We will be hosting a
heart pillow “STUFF-IN” in March and will need lots of help sewing pillows closed. Flier forthcoming in the Green Env.
RAFFLE BOX CONTEST: There are THREE PRIZES this month: BLUE sticker for an American Girl outfit was won by
angela Messere in 4P, the YELLOW sticker for a Joke Book was won by Mya Mitri 4C and the RED sticker fof
Fuzznoodles was won by Joey Messere, 1 C. Check out to see what’s coming this month. To Participate write your
name and class on the color sticker matching the prize you’d like, attach a $1 bill and insert it into the raffle case.
MARKET DAY: Market Day has great Lenten seafood specials. New order sheets are due to school 2/26, Internet
orders by 2/27: (www.marketday.com, enter school code #14581). Pickup Wed. 3/5 from 2:30- 3:15 PM @ Rec. Bldg. I
REGISTRATIONS FOR 2014-15: Please help spread the Good News in Education at Academy of Our Lady and share
that registration is now open for new students. All Re-registrations are due! Please be complete with all forms including
transportation for grades K – 8. To register a new student you need to bring the child’s birth certificate, baptismal
certificate and history of immunization. Copies can be made at the time of registration. Registration will be in the
Business Office at 8 AM. A parent or representative must be present to complete forms.
SCHOOL CALENDAR MONTH BY MONTH: Please download and print for your convenience from the GREEN
ENV. Changes will be updated as they occur.
IN GOD WE TRUST
SERVING OTHERS AS A REFLECTION OF JESUS’ LOVE