Weekly Snapshot #36 - Week of May 11, 2026
Week of May 11, 2026
There are only 5 Mondays until the end of the school year! We are getting closer to the finish line. Keep trying to wrap up those priority topics as we await word on what the new assessments will be like. Here is a link to the Archdiocesan Curriculum for your reference: AoP Curriculum Guidelines. There will be NO SPECIAL SCHEDULES this week. We have just three days, and I am trying to keep them as normal as possible. If you have not done so, please let Kathleen Brady know if you will be attending our Italian Garden Party. It is going to be a beautiful event for our school!
I have not received any further guidance from OCE on end-of-year benchmarks, but I do have the dates for next year. That is very helpful. We will discuss the calendar for next year (get those planners ready), Terra Nova results, end of year paperwork, and general logistics at our meeting on Friday. I would like for end of year paperwork to be done on May 15th after our meeting while we have the time and no students. There is no speaker for Friday. The dress code is comfortable and casual because we will use Friday to start wrapping the end of the year. We will begin our day at 9:30 AM. We will end our day at 1:30. Aides and any specials teachers who do not work on Fridays need not be present, but you are always welcome.
The third trimester will be over before you know it. Remember that you need FIVE grades for each subject by the end of the trimester. They should not be all tests. A variety of assessments should be used - classwork, projects, quizzes, tests, etc. You should have half of your grades posted by this point. Please devote time during prep periods to getting grades uploaded to Option C each week. Sending test folders home is not sufficient. The grades must be posted to Option C as well. Please use the time on Friday to get caught up on grading.
Please be sure that students have their golf shirts tucked into their skirts, pants, or shorts. Some of them are wandering the halls looking a bit hoboesque.
Please be sure to pull your blinds ALL the way down when you leave each day and be sure that they are closed. We appreciate your help with this.
Lunch TIMES Guideline Reminder: Just so we are all on the same page with lunch and to allow time for proper cleaning, please follow the guidelines below when you are on duty. Students should be silent in line when moving locations.
Pre-K & K should be in the cafeteria at 11:30 AM.
Pre- K & K should be out of the cafeteria by 12:00 PM.
Pre-K & K should finish their recess by 12:28 PM. Their afternoon session begins at 12:30 PM.
Grades 1 through 4 should not be in the cafeteria until 12:05 PM.
Grades 1 through 4 should end lunch and pray at 12:25 PM. They should be out of the cafeteria by 12:28 PM.
Cafeteria Crew Cleaners should be in the cafeteria at 12:25 PM.
Grades 5 through 8 should line up at 12:28 PM and be in the cafeteria by 12:30 PM.
Grades 5 through 8 should pray at 12:50 and be out of the cafeteria by 12:52 PM.
The afternoon session for Grades 1 through 8 begins at 12:55 PM.
Words of Wisdom for the Week
"Never be in a hurry; do quietly what has to be done. When you are tempted to be impatient with others, think of how patient God is with you.” - St. Francis de Sales
Virtue for the Months of May & June: Zeal
All teachers are teachers of the faith in our school, so all teachers may send to the office at any time throughout the month names of students who are modeling the virtue of zeal. Zeal is being motivated by an intense love of God. Do you have students who are always ready for prayer as soon as you are ready? Do you have students who jump up to help when needed? That is zeal! Be on the lookout for those students who are enthusiastic in lessons and kind to classmates.
What is Happening?
Monday 5/11/26
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM
Family Night at the Book Fair @ 6:30 PM in library
Grade 1 Field Trip to Herr’s Factory
Kindergarten Muffins with Mom @ 9:00 AM
Morning Duty
Car: Library/1A
Bus: Art
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Emily B./Melissa H..
Grades 1-4: Mary Ellen/Melissa N.
Grades 5-8: Sandi/Madelyn
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Mary Boyce
Grades 1-4: Meghan
Grades 5-8: Kate
Dismissal Duty
Carline: Library (CFA) - Music/Tech - Honors Math+
Bus Door: 8A/Art/1A
Tuesday 5/12/26
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM.
Italian Garden Party Meeting @ 6:00 PM (Zoom)
Morning Duty
Car: KA/7th
Bus: 5th
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Amy M./Emily G.
Grades 1-4: Carly/Sarah
Grades 5-8: Andrew/Jen
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Emily B.
Grades 1-4: Lori
Grades 5-8: Sandi
Dismissal Duty
Carline: Music/Tech (CFA) - Honors Math - 7th
Bus Door: Art/1st/4th
Wednesday 5/13/26
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM.
Faculty Prayer in Lobby @ 7:40 AM
Lesson Plans are due today
Grades 7 & 8 Field Trip to New York
Morning Duty
Car: 2A/4th
Bus: Kate
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Mary Boyce/Pat
Grades 1-4: Mary Ellen/Sarah
Grades 5-8: Madelyn/Amy L.
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Amy M.
Grades 1-4: Melissa N.
Grades 5-8: Maria
Dismissal Duty
Carline: PE (CFA) - 6th - 3rd
Bus Door: 8th/2B/5th
You may leave as soon as you are finished today!
Notes for May
5/10/26 - Mothers Day
5/11/26 - Muffins with Moms (Kindergarten)
5/11/26 - Family Night at the Book Fair 6:30-8:00 PM
5/14/26 - Ascension of Our Lord - Holy Day of Obligation - No School
5/15/26 - Professional Development Day for Teachers @ 9:30 AM
5/16/26 - La Dolce Vita Italian Garden Party @ 5:30 PM
5/25/26 - Memorial Day - No School
Thank you for all you do to bring light to our school community!
