Our Lady of Peace School

 

OLP Update

2020-2021 School Year

#OLP...StrongerTogetherMay 30, 2021

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

 

 MAY CROWNING

It was a beautiful day to honor our Mother Mary. Thank you to our 2nd and 7th grade, who made our May Crowning so special.

We we thrilled to be in church together to honor our Blessed Mother.

 DIVERSITY AND EQUALITY

At Our Lady of Peace School, the work of diversity, equality, and inclusion is the responsibility of the pastor, administration, faculty, staff, students, their families, and our entire school and parish family. We recognize that Our Lady of Peace School exists in

an ever-changing world and that our understanding of and support for diversity, equality, and inclusion must grow and evolve. We will not tolerate anything less. We all have a

role in ensuring every child at Our Lady of Peace School continues to feel known, valued, and loved. 

Our daily morning prayers will include our new "Diversity and Equality Prayer.” At Our Lady of Peace School, we will continue to live by our Mission. 

 "Rooted in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, we at Our Lady of Peace School are

called to educate the whole child in the spirit of service and compassion. We strive as a community, coupled with God's love, to inspire each child to grow spiritually and

academically in a diverse and increasingly challenging world." 

John 13:34"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved

you, that you also love one another.

 MONDAY, MAY 31, 2021

SCHOOL CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY 

 WEDNESDAY JUNE 2, 2021

Instrument drop-off for those who took virtual lessons this year. 

FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021First Friday Mass Live-Streamed 9:00AM

Church Facebook Page    

MS. DREW’S 5TH GRADEMs. Drew & Mr. Capuano’s science class had an “Egg-Clent” time competing in their

egg drop challenge. Students used the design method to develop, evaluate, and contemplate their creations. We had four successful drops in total. However, the

devices where the eggs cracked taught us to think about future improvements critically.Great work, 5th grade!

 

 MRS. BATTISTA’S 1ST GRADE LIBRARY CLASS

First grade read Camp Tiger by Susan Choi. A boy goes camping with his family, and surprisingly a tiger appears in the woods.

The first-grade students made their own tigers. Thank you, Mrs. Battista, for reading this great book and creating an awesome project! You are Grrrrrreat! 

 

IMPORTANT DISMISSAL INFORMATIONCONTINUING ON TUESDAY,  JUNE 1, 2021

 National Grid will be continuing to work on Nieman Avenue. 

 The work should not affect arrival, but dismissal will be affected.  To help you safely pick up your child/ren during this time, we will continue to use our dismissal

procedures that were put in place last week until the National Grid project is completed.  Our staggered dismissal times and locations will be:

 2:20pm

Bus Children

Kindergarten- Fowler Avenue Doors 2:25pm

4th grade-Fowler Avenue Doors8th grade-Rectory Door

 2:30pm1st grade- Fowler Avenue Doors

7th grade- Rectory Door 2:35pm

2nd grade- Fowler Avenue Doors6th grade- Rectory Door

 2:40pm3rd grade- Fowler Avenue Doors

5th grade- Rectory Door 

Nursery and PreK will dismiss at their usual times and places. Since parking will not be available on Nieman Avenue these days, parking will be limited on

Fowler Avenue. We will be opening the schoolyard parking lot on Nieman Avenue for parents to park at approximately 2:15 pm. We will not be dismissing any students from the Merrick Road doors or the CYO door. All the students will be dismissed from the Fowler Avenue doors or the

rectory door. (See above staggered schedule)   If you choose to park in the schoolyard lot on Nieman Avenue, please remember it is an active parking lot; use extreme caution when pulling in and out and follow the direction of the person directing traffic. You must park in a designated spot, and please do not create your own spot.

 The entrance will be the gate closest to Merrick Road, and the exit will be the gate closest to the Early Childhood Center.  The safest area to park is on Noble Street. It is the first left off of

Fowler Avenue. There should be plenty of parking along the street.  All students must be accompanied by an adult when walking to the schoolyard parking lot. The

faculty and staff will remain outside to ensure all the students are safe and direct traffic.  If you have difficulty finding a place to park, do not worry; the students will be by the office until

you arrive. We understand!

 With our OLP family's support and patience, we can make dismissal safe and easy for the next few weeks.  

 SUPERMARKET VOUCHER FEE

The Supermarket Voucher fee for those families who have not participated will be added to your FACTS account and will be payable on June 10, 2021.

 

 OLP CALENDAR FOR MARCH TO JUNE 

  UPDATED TRAVEL ADVISORY

Even though New York State has announced that the domestic and international travel quarantine will no longer be mandatory after April 1, 2021, please note, Though we do not

encourage traveling, our policies will reflect the updated state travel policy. 

 If you find yourself traveling or attending a large gathering, remember to exercise necessary social distancing and hygiene methods. The more positive cases we prevent, the sooner we can

return to normalcy.  All travelers must continue to fill out the New York State Traveler Health Form and monitor for

signs or symptoms of COVID-19. Please remember how important it is to keep our school safe for everyone. Thank you for

everything you have all done so far and for your continued adherence to our9 policies.  

 REMOTE LEARNING REMINDER

OLP does not offer a hybrid learning model. We offer 5-day in-person instruction and 5-day remote instruction.  Students may switch to remote learning for a COVID-related

issue.  Any other students that “switch” to remote learning on a given day due to issues other than COVID will be marked absent. If your child is absent from school and would

like to “listen in” on remote learning Ms. Von Braunsberg and the faculty must have advanced notice, not the morning of.  

Thank you for your understanding. 

 DISMISSAL SAFETY

1. Please be patient when cars are pulling over, pulling out, or trying to maneuver down Fowler and Nieman Avenues.  

2. Do not make a three-point turn on Nieman Avenue. You are putting student’s and their parent's safety in jeopardy. 

3. Do not make u-turns in front of or next to our school. It is illegal. 4. Do not park in the rectory driveway next to the PreK Center.  You are blocking

an emergency exit, and you will be issued a summons. 5. If you are late to pick up your child due to parking, we understand. 6. Please follow the staggered dismissal schedule for your child.

With your patience, cooperation, and support, we can dismiss the students safely and keep the flow of traffic moving on Fowler and Nieman Avenue.

 Tomorrow's Hope Applications for the 2021-2022 School Year

 

The 2021-2022 Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation/FACTS scholarship online application is available online.

Please apply as soon as possible as they are currently working on the 1st rount of awards.

Awards are granted on a 1st come/1 serve basis. https://online.factsmgt.com/ga/aid/inst/4KYQC. 

 

IMPORTANT LINKS 

Tomorrow's Hope Parent FAQTomorrow's Hope Application FlyerTomorrow's Hope FACTS Checklist

  

SCHOOL UNIFORMSIf your child chooses to wear a sweater or sweatshirt, if they are cold, it MUST be an OLP

sweatshirt or sweater. 

REMOTE LEARNING INFORMATION

Uniforms

All remote learners MUST wear a school uniform to class.

Cameras

All remote learners MUST keep their cameras on for the entire class period, especially

during an assessment.

If they turn off their cameras during the class period, they will be marked absent in that

specific class.

If your child is having technical difficulties with their camera, please call the main office

or email Ms. Von Braunsberg.

 Learning Area

Students should be at a desk or a table with books and supplies available. 

Students in their beds and eating during class is not acceptable.

 A FEW REMINDERS

You will receive the link for the “Mandatory Student Health Screening Survey”-  Student Health Screening Survey every Sunday morning via School Messenger. This survey MUST be completed and submitted by Sunday evening at 7:00pm.

Thank you for continuing to make the right turn on Neiman Avenue to keep the flow of traffic moving.

To ensure the safety of our OLP family, the children are not permitted to play in the schoolyard after dismissal.

When you and your child/ren arrive at OLP, everyone must wear a mask. 

Prayer for Mrs. Fitzgerald

 Please keep former 4th-grade teacher Mrs. Kristine (Simon) Fitzgerald’s family in your

prayers.  After a tremendous battle with cancer, she was called to God. He gained another Angel. 

Our OLP family was blessed to have Mrs. Fitzgerald as a teacher, colleague, and friend. 

She touched so many lives in so many ways. Please pray for her husband Brian, son Aidan and daughter Madison.

They will need God’s comfort and strength.  God, we come for comfort in our grief. The absence of Mrs. Fitzgerald creates within our

lives an emptiness that hurts. The darkness of grief clouds our vision and hides your light. Come to us. Hold us, heal us, and strengthen our weak spirits with sure faith in the

Resurrection.  Amen

Most merciful God, whose wisdom is beyond our understanding, surround the family of Mrs. Fitzgerald, with your love that they may not be overwhelmed by their loss but have

confidence in your goodness and strength to meet the days to come. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. 

 Amen.Lord of all gentleness, surround us with your care and comfort us in our sorrow, for we grieve at the loss of Mrs. Fitzgerald. As you washed her in the waters of baptism and welcomed her into the life of heaven, so call us one day to be united with her and share the joy of your kingdom

forever. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. 

Amen.  

Prayers for Mrs. Keane & Mrs. Daly

Embrace in your loving arms all who are grieving the loss of family and loved ones

through tragic circumstances; where lives are in turmoil, hope turns to despair, and pain

is all that’s felt. Be with them in their sorrow, uphold them with your strength, and

through the generosity of love shown by others and your presence within their hearts,

may they know they are not alone in their struggle through today. 

In Jesus’ Name, we pray. 

Amen

OLP...Stronger Together!

Stay safe, and God bless,

Ms. Von Braunsberg

 Ms. Karen Von Braunsberg

PrincipalOur Lady of Peace School

21 Fowler AvenueLynbrook NY 11563

Ms. Karen Von Braunsberg 

kvonbraunsberg5625@olpschoollynbrook.org

 Mission Statement

“Rooted in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, we at Our Lady of  Peace School are called to educate the whole child in the spirit of service and compassion.  We strive as a community

coupled with God’s love, to inspire each child to grow spiritually and academically in a diverse and challenging world.”