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
OCTOBER 9, 2013
Dear Families of Academy of Our Lady,
GREAT NEWS! Academy of Our Lady, received the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award
from the Dept. of Education. We were the only school in Bergen County to receive the award, one of four in the
Archdiocese, and one of the fifty non public schools recognized. Please see the entire letter separately. Thank you
to our committee who prepared the application: Ms. Betti Cuomo, Mrs. Virginia Gagnon, Mrs. Joyce Mason,
Mrs. Peggy Rogan, and Ms. Barbara Romeo. On the same day we announced our good news, Dr. Dames,
Superintendent of the Archdiocese of Newark, visited on a “Wednesday Walk-through”. Our students helped
make a wonderful book writing and drawing, “What I like best about Academy of Our Lady” to welcome her. She
enjoyed the children, their responses and commented on the warm hospitality.
Friday, Oct. 4th was a wonderful liturgical celebration at school with 8R preparing our First Friday Mass
celebrated by Fr.Robert. His message on keeping life simple and care for the poor like St. Francis was great. After
school our faculty traveled to Newark for the Catholic Schools Mass at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Newark
for all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese. The High Mass on the Feast of St. Francis was celebrated by
Archbishop Myers. Congratulations to our Honorees for their years of service Mrs. Diane Lautermilch and Ms.
Barbara Romeo, who received a special blessing and award at our school Mass.
Parent Teacher conferences will be Thursday, Oct 17, in the afternoon and evening and Friday, Oct. 18 in
the afternoon. All parents of students from K through 8 are expected to attend. This cooperation and support
network of home and school working together is an essential ingredient for a successful year for our students.
Appointment signup sheets will go home for you to indicate your preference. These two days will be early
dismissal days to accommodate conferences. PreK sessions for three and four year olds will be held, as they do
not participate in conferences at this time.
On Monday students were encouraged to recite the Rosary in honor the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.
Our school’s pilgrim statue was presented to the students with the invitation to take the statue home for a week
and invite the family to join in the recitation of the Rosary. Students in grades 1 and 2 will be given Rosary beads,
which were made by the local chapter of Rosary makers at Our Lady of Mr. Carmel. Students in grades 3 – 8 will
receive Rosary rings to keep in their pocket and use to recite a decade of the Rosary after lunch. October is the
month of Our Lady of the Rosary. Mrs. Kranenburg is coordinating the schedule to have the statue of Our Lady of
Fatima visit school families. Please contact her or myself if you are interested in sharing in this devotional
ministry.
Congratulations to our Student Council Officers installed last week: Scott Dickson, President, Durkin
McCarthy, Vice-President, Lisa Ferioli, Secretary and Tyler Duff, Treasurer; Commissioners: Thomas Brennan,
Nick DeLuca, Anna Gaul, Alexa Geider, Ally Iannone, Jim Keegan, Michael Lee, Kaleigh McCormick, Ava
Nejad, John Piela; Representatives: 8G- ; 8R-; 7D- ; 7 S; 6C- : 6M- ; 5C- ; 5L- ; 4P- ; 4W-. The first meeting
planned many activities including the Halloween Carnival for 10/30, wear Pink Day for10/19 and a Birthday
Party for the school 10/11. Thank you to Mr. Steve Roberts.
Thank you to Jennifer Hausmann and the parents who assisted with Picture Day last week and
the “AOOL” Anniversary picture Tuesday. It went so smoothly! Class pictures will take place
Wednesday, Oct. 16. Students should wear the complete dress uniform including sweaters. Please
refer to page 18 of the handbook.
Thank you to Father Ron and Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish for sponsoring the in-pew
solicitation, which greatly assists our school. Thank you to Beth Toolen for her coordination and
practice with our student readers, and thank you to all our students and families for their participation!
May the Lord bless you and keep you, may He show His face to you and give you peace,
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Ridgewood
Serving the parish communities of . . .
St. Catharine
Glen Rock & Fair Lawn
Virtue of the Month ~ ATTITUDE
Day
WED
THU
COME
FRI
Date
OCT 9
OCT 10
CELEBRATE
Time
AFTER SCHOOL
7:30 PM
OUR
1:30 PM
OCT 11
SAT
OCT 12
SUN
OCT 13
MON
OCT 14
TUE
OCT 15
WED
OCT 16
THU
OCT 17
FRI
OCT 18
MON
TUE
WED
FRI
SUNMON
OCT 21
OCT 22
OCT 23
OCT 25
OCT 27 -28
6 PM
5:30 PM
6: 30 PM
7:30 PM
2PM
3:30 PM
NO SCHOOL
9AM
5- 8 PM
12:15 PM
1-3, 7-9 PM
12:15 PM
1 – 3 PM
7:30 PM
6 – 8 PM
AFTER MASSES
@ drop off/pick up
Event
GIRLSCOUT MEETING
GRADE 7 PARENTS DESSERT WITH THE PRINCIPAL
ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND!
SCHOOL BIRTHDAY PARTY
LAST DAY SUMMER UNIFORM
TAILGATE – WEAR YOUR GAME GEAR AND ENJOY
ANNIVERSARY MASS
TOURS FOR ALUMNI
HOMECOMING DINNER- reservations closed 10/8
GR. 7 V. 8 BASKETBALL FOR LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR
ALUMNI BASKETBALL GAMES – ALL ARE WELCOME!!
COLUMBUS DAY
ANNIVERSARY GOLF OUTING
REGULAR UNIFORM
BURGER KING NIGHT!
CLASS PICTURES PK - 8
EARLY DISMISSAL
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
ST. JOSEPH SCHOLASTIC OLYMPICS
EARLY DISMISSAL
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
NO SCHOOL – PROFESSIONAL DAY
RED RIBBON WEEK CELEBRATION BEGINS- PLEDGE DAY
HOME AND SCHOOL MTG – CYBER SAFETY!
TRUNK OR TREAT
ST. CATHARINE MINISTRY FAIR
AOOL USED CLOTHING DRIVE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
HELPING ACROSS THE BRIDGE: Please help with children’s clothing collection through Oct. 25 th! See G. E.
GIFT WRAP: Sale ends next Tuesday Oct. 15 Student prizes are terrific!! Order from the beautiful booklet a
variety of gifts and gift-wrap. Discount coupon books are a great gift! Please support this Home and School major
fundraiser - one of three! Every order helps our school! Every participating family’s child receives a N.U.T. CARD!
FAMILY PORTRAITS: Check the green envelope for info, wonderful Christmas cards and gifts! Great memories!
CLASS PICTURE DAY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16: Pre-K 3, 4, Kindergarten and Grades 1 thru 8 will have their
class pictures taken. Students in grades 1 through 8 wear their dress uniform, polished shoes, and sweater.
CLUBS: The Club sign up sheet will go home today with each student. Please read the descriptions for each club and
the grade levels. Registration is due Friday for many clubs. These activities are an excellent way to enrich the day at
Academy of Our Lady and a service that the moderators provide. Participants may be required to provide materials or
fees for these activities. Moderators will advise members when clubs begin. Clubs are limited in size. Thank you to
all our faculty and parents who provide this opportunity for our students. If you can help, it’s a great
opportunity to have fun with your child and classmates.
MINISTRY FAIR: St. Catharine will be hosting a table for Academy of Our Lady at the parish ministry fair. Please
consider help spread the good word about our school after Mass on Oct. 26 and 27. Please contact Tara Harris if you
can help indicating which Mass time or send a note to Mrs. Keenaghan. Thank you!
SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR: Orders are due by Friday Oct. 18th. Lunchtime fashion show upcoming! See G. E.
GREAT JOB! Thank you to all the Our Lady of Mount Carmel families for assisting with the In-Pew Appeal Sept. 2829th! N.U.T. Cards will be in the backpacks.
PRAYERS AND PAMPERS: Please help with care for a newborn and pray for the unborn by putting diapers in the crib
in the hallway. Thanks!
AMERICAN GIRL DOLL RAFFLE: Samantha is ready for Halloween in her beautiful costume. Attach a sticker with
your name and class to a $1 bill and put it in the display box. The winner will be drawn 10/31
CLASS OF 2014 SAYS THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF CAR WASH/BAKE SALE & BURGER KING NIGHT!
The winner of the last month NUT card was Lauren 4W. Come out next Tuesday, 10/15 for fun and community!
E-RATE APPLICATION It is necessary for your help by completing the Federal form (which remains here only as
a statistic) If you look at the Federal Income Chart of page 2, this specifies qualifying levels. Please look for this in
next week’s envelope and return this in a sealed envelope if completed. I am obligated to make this information
available to you under USDFA policy. Thank you for reading the papers.
IN GOD WE TRUST: SERVING OTHERS AS A REFLECTION OF JESUS’S LOVE