May 01, 2024
Principal Newsletter 5.1.24
Dear Parents and Guardians,
New York State Testing (May 7 and May 8)
Mathematics New York State Testing will begin for students in Grades 4, 6, and 7 on Tuesday, May 7th and Wednesday, May 8th. The exam has changed to computer based. The students and their teachers have been hard at work preparing for these exams. We wish them the best of luck as they take their exams. For students to truly do their best, they need to come to school on time, have a good night’s sleep, and eat a healthy breakfast. Best of luck to all our students as they apply their math skills to these exams!
K-8 Field Day: Volunteers Needed!
Field Day is almost here! We need MORE volunteers especially for the grill! If you can help on May 10th, please send an email to the HAA as soon as possible. Please indicate the name and grade of your child in the body of the email. Parents must be Virtus certified and show proof of certification. HAA will provide lunch at the field, and we are asking for donations for water and snacks. Those parents who volunteer will receive a sheet indicating which station (grade) you will work. Parents/Volunteers will be there as support the games and help during the day with breaks.
Aigner’s Chocolate Fundraiser
Support a treasured Forest Hills Business & the OLMCA Community by buying delicious chocolate starting today! Just show the flyer or mention OLMCA!
Monday, April 29 - Sunday, May 5
Aigner Chocolates Shop
103-02 Metropolitan Ave.
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Mention Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy when purchasing and the school will receive 20% of your purchase price as a donation. Funds raised will be used towards OLMCA’s Field Day & End of Year Block Party.
OLMCA’s 17th Annual Race for Education!
We are excited to be hosting our 17th annual school wide Race for Education Fundraiser! 
During the event your student will run laps. We are looking for sponsors for completed laps.
GivingZone, our fundraising partner, has made it easy for you to collect pledges/donations from your network of family and friends.
PARENTS CLICK BELOW TO GET STARTED -->> Simply click the following link and choose your student to get started:
https://www.givingzone.com/s/zobwlmCK4l
Start SHARING TODAY and we will run our laps on May 24th!
Information for volunteers will be sent out on Monday!
Save the Dates in May
Please be advised of the following important calendar events for May:
- Tuesday, May 21st…12:30pm dismissal for Grades K-8 to accommodate the Diocese Oratorical Contest. This is a regular day for 3K and PreK. There is Extended Care from 12:30-5:30pm on this day.
- Friday, May 24th…The Race for Education! This is a 12:30pm dismissal for all students. There is NO Extended Care on this day.
SPRING BLOOD DRIVE
Sunday 12 May 8:45 am to 2:45 pm Parish Hall
38% of the population is eligible to donate. ONLY 3% DO! America is now in a blood supply crisis. How can you help? Make an appointment to donate to save lives. Then challenge a friend to join you Eligible donors: age 16 (with parent's signed consent form) to 76 years old and feeling well. To make an appointment, please go to NYBC.org. Use the Donate Blood tab (under the New York Blood Center logo) and when the drop down appears, click on Schedule Donation. Click on the Sponsor Name Search tab and then enter Our Lady of Mercy. Enter 05/12/2024 in both the Start Date and End Date boxes, and click on Search. On the next page, click on Schedule and when the next page appears, choose Whole Blood or Automated Red Cell (double red cell donation) and then select your donation time. You may also schedule an appointment by calling the Blood Center at 1-800-933-2566. Masks are now optional during the donation process. Remember to bring your donor card or your donor ID number, if you have one, and a photo ID on May 12th. Eat a good meal before donating and do not skip breakfast!
Sincerely,
Ms. McCann
Principal