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Dear Parents and Guardians,
Yesterday was the Feast of The Most Holy Trinity!
The Word Among Us reflected, "The heart of this feast is not a solution to a mathematical puzzle of how God could be three in one. Rather, it's a divine mystery, that our God loves us and longs to reveal himself to us in three divine persons" - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
These are difficult times. Lately, I feel I am reflecting on the same thing because not much has changed for those of us who live in New York City. We are still staying in our homes and schools and businesses have not reopened. Adding on to the situation, is a fight for justice and equality with days and nights of protests - some peaceful and some destructive. We are left wondering if the CoronaVirus numbers will spike up with people out demonstrating. Will we be able to enjoy the regular summer activities or vacation with my friends and family? And of course, will school be open in September?
The future is a mystery like some of the doctrines of our faith such as the belief in the Holy Trinity. There is no simple way to solve these problems and/or find answers. Some of the answers might be found in today's second reading by St. Paul, "Brothers and sisters, rejoice. Mend your ways, encourage one another, agree with one another, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you." (2 Corinthians 13:11)
Peace,
Ms. Danielle Gonzalez
Upcoming BIRTHDAYS:
June 10th - Serena (Grade 4)
June 13th - Jaylene (Grade 3)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The days to pick up your child's belongings, a special bag, and Final Report Cards can be found below. Please note, all school textbooks must be returned on the pick up day. Also, all financial obligations (After School, Tuition, etc.) has to be met in order to receive the Final Report Card and diplomas (8th Grade). It is understood that some families may be behind with payments due to the Corona Pandemic. Therefore, families have the summer months to make payments without any late fees. However, the Report Cards and diplomas cannot be released until there is a $0 balance.
3K and UPK - Tuesday, June 9th and Wednesday, June 10th
Kindergarten and Grade 8 - Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12th
Grades 1 through 7 - Tuesday, June 16th and Wednesday, June 17th
- Pick up times: 9AM-6PM
- Location: enter the parking lot between the school and the Church. Come to the side door of the gym
- All family members who come for pick up must wear a mask
- If a line starts to form, families must maintain social distancing (6 feet apart)
- A Graduation backdrop will be available outside in the parking lot if parents would like to take pictures.
- If you have children in various classes and you want to pick up everything on the same day, then you have to come on the last assigned day. For example, if you have a child in UPK and Grade 7, then you can pick up all the belongings on the day assigned for a 7th grader.
- No parents or student will be allowed in the building.
A Look at the Week:
Monday, June 8th
- LAST day to register for FREE Summer School!
Register Online at:
https://catapultlearning.com/summer-adny-enroll/
You can also view and online flyer at: https://hfsny.org/documents/2020/6/ELY%20Virtual%20Program%20Flyer%201.pdf
Call 646-330-5745 if you have questions or need help registering.
We have received the following message from the Office of the Superintendent:
Exceptions cannot and will not be made given various constraints after registration close.
Tuesday, June 9th and Wednesday, June 10th
- 9AM-6PM Parents of 3K and UPK are able to pick up children's belongings.
Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12th
- 9AM-6PM Parents of Kindergarten and 8th Grade are able to pick up children's belongings.
Friday, June 12th
6 PM - Zoom 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony
Next Week:
Sunday, June 14th - Flag Day
Monday, June 15th
- 9AM - Zoom Kindergarten End of Year Ceremony. Last Day for Kindergarten.
Tuesday, June 16th and Wednesday, June 17th
- 9AM-6PM Parents of children in Grades 1-7 are able to pick up children's belongings.
Wednesday, June 17th through Friday, June 19th
- 12 noon Dismissal for ALL classes. Teachers will not be "online" or working after 12 noon.
Friday, June 19th - Last Day for 3K, UPK, and Grades 1-7
Sunday, June 21st - Father's Day
Other Reminders:
Parent Referral Incentive Program:
The Parent Referral Incentive Program is still in place!
A one-time Tuition Credit of $250 for EACH new family registered in Grades K-8, for the referring Parent. Program Conditions:
- The referring Parent MUST contact the principal, Ms. Gonzalez, about the prospective family via email - dgonzalez@hfsny.org
- The prospective family must be NEW to the school in Grades K-8.
- The referral credit for the referring Parent will be applied to the Tuition bill in time for the February billing statement if the new family's child has continued to be enrolled in the school though February 1, 2021 and has remained current on their tuition payments