August, 2010

Dear AMCA Parents and Students,

It is indeed a pleasure to welcome all our returning students and our new students to the 2010-2011 school year! The teachers and staff are excited and look forward to sharing many academic experiences with our students. Our focus will be on providing each child with new challenges that will result in a rewarding school experience. As we partner with our parents, we will work together for a rich and fruitful Catholic education for our students.

I am very excited to inform you of the following two new additions to our AMCA faculty as well as the teacher assignments for this upcoming school year.

Mr. Vincent D’Accordo received a BA in Secondary Math Education and is presently working towards a Masters in Secondary Math Education.  He received his NYS Certification in Adolescent Education/Mathematics (7-12).

Ms. Carissa Paese comes to us with a BS in Childhood Education with a concentration in English.  She has also earned her Master’s Degree in Literacy for Birth to 6^th grade.  As of September of 2010, she will be New York State certified in three areas, Literacy B-6, General Education (1-6), and Gifted and Talented.

Grade	Teacher
Nursery	Mrs. Elaine DeRosa
Pre-Kindergarten	Ms. Carissa Paese
Kindergarten	Mrs. Donna Frank
First	Ms. Cristen Naud
Second	Ms. Lauren Curiale
Third	Mrs. Sara Cuccio
Fourth	Ms. Lisa Calcagnile
Fifth (Math 5-8)	Mr. Vincent D’Acccordo
Sixth (Science 5-8)	Mr. Vincent DiPiazza
Seventh (ELA 5-8)	Ms. Victoria Amuso
Eighth (History 5-8)	Mrs. Jennifer Giacalone

 

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Please note the following important dates and times for the beginning of the school year:

Grades 1-8

The first day of school will be Wednesday, September 8^th. 

On September 8^th, 9^th & 10^th, all students in Grades 1-8 should meet in the school gym wearing their school uniform at 9:00 am.  Dismissal will be at 12:00 pm.

Kindergarten

The first day of school will be Thursday, September 9^th. 

On September 9^th, all Kindergarten students should meet in the school gym wearing their school uniform at 9:30 am.  Dismissal will be at 12:00 pm.

September 10^th:  9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Grades K-8 will begin their regular schedule on Monday, September 13^th.  The doors will open at 7:55 am, and all students should meet in the school gym by 8:05 am.  Please note that the new dismissal time will be 2:30 pm.

Pre-Kindergarten (4 years old)

The first day of school will be Monday, September 13^th.

Monday, September 13^th - 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Tuesday, September 14^th – 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Wednesday, September 15^th Pre-K will begin their regular schedule:  

                                    Half Day Students:  8:05 am – 12:00 pm

                                    Full Day Students:  8:05 am – 2:15 pm

Nursery (3 years old)

The first day of school for the 3 Day Classes (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) will be on Wednesday, September 15^th. 

            Morning Class:  8:30-10:00              Afternoon Class:  11:30-1:00

These classes will also meet on Friday, September 17^th at the same times as above.

 

The first day of school for the 2 Day Class (Tuesday, Thursday) will be on Thursday, September 16^th .

            This class will meet from 8:30 am to 10:00 am.

The Nursery Program will begin the regular schedule on Monday, September 20^th.

3 Day Classes:            Morning Class                        Afternoon Class

                                    8:30 am – 11:00 am                   11:30 am – 2:00 pm

2 Day Class:           8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Back-To-School Parent Night:

To welcome all of our parents and answer any questions that you may have, we have planned an Open School Night on Wednesday, September 8^th at 7:00 pm in the school hall.  I invite you to come out, meet the faculty and staff and visit our school and classrooms.

Nursery & Pre-Kindergarten Open House:

There will be an open house on Saturday, September 11 from 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm for all students and their parents.  It will give you a chance to meet your child’s teacher, visit the classroom and ask questions.

Back-To-School Parish/School Barbecue:

To celebrate the beginning of the new school year, all families are invited to attend this event.  It will take place on Saturday, September 11^th, in our school yard following the 5:00 pm Mass at Our Lady of Grace Church. 

Extended Day Programs:

Just a reminder, this year AMCA will offer our school families both an Early Morning Drop-Off Program as well as an After-School Program.  Please contact the school if you would like to find out more information about these programs.

Once again, welcome to the new school year. We will do all we can to make it a great one and we know you will, too.

Sincerely,

Maria Cuomo

Principal