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Principal’s Message for the week of May 25^th

As we celebrate the opening of our summer season this weekend, we remember the men and women who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms on this Memorial Day. We pray for them on this day and reflect on their self less acts of courage.

We are entering the last few weeks of the Third Trimester. It is hard to believe that June is so quickly approaching.  There will be grade level meetings to discuss the end of the year procedures, beginning with Grade 8 students and parents this Tuesday, May 26^th. I will also share the results of the technology/distance learning survey with the parents.

This trimester was certainly different and new.  The teachers and I have met and we are now planning for summer activities to replace the traditional summer reading list. The Board of Directors has also approved online summer school courses for students requiring summer classes for their academic performance throughout the whole school year.  Parents may also wish for their children to participate even if it is not required.  There will be no face to face classes in the school and no summer program offered on site. We are following the governor’s requirements concerning gatherings and school programs.

Presently the teachers and I have also been meeting with individual parents and students with academic concerns. If you need to speak with the teacher please make an appointment as soon as possible-do not wait until the closing of the school year. We have had successful ZOOM conferences to keep parents updated on their child’s progress.  We must keep the communication open and updated with all parents.

We are also very concerned with the social and emotional well being of all students, not having the interaction they need with their classmates. For part of June we will be scheduling more interactive social activities during class time to help address this need.

 At a recent faculty meeting this week, the teachers once again acknowledged the cooperation and support of the parents during this last trimester.  I join them in expressing my gratitude and I definitely acknowledge the time you have given to your children’s education from home.

 If you have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you and have a good week.

Download the Summer 2020 Flyer for Families: English | Spanish

UNIFORM INFORMATION FOR SCHOOLS
SUMMER 2020

WE ARE NOW SHIPPING (for free!)
First and foremost, we are excited to announce that we have begun shipping online and phone orders from our Philadelphia distribution center!  Please note that delivery times will be delayed as we work back up to full operational capacity.  FlynnO’Hara will continue to offer Free Shipping on all online and phone orders as long as our stores remain closed.

RETAIL STORE UPDATES
As of now, all 34 of our retail stores remain closed; we do not anticipate any locations opening to the public until mid-June at the earliest.  Reopening dates will be determined on a state-by-state basis according to local guidelines, along with an internal company evaluation of safety and readiness.  We are doing everything in our power to resume normal business operations as soon as we can, but we will not reopen our stores to foot traffic until we are confident that the proper measures are in-place, and that our staff is trained to ensure the safety of both customers & employees.

At the very least, we know that when we reopen, it will be with reduced capacity and highly modified in-store processes (for example, most stores will only be able to accommodate a fraction of normal foot traffic, and it’s unlikely that it will be safe for customers to try on products for size).  As such, it is critical that we encourage families to shop online if they can, and to shop earlier in the season to avoid an August rush.  We are asking for your support in relaying this message to school families.

DISCOUNTING
In order to relieve some of the financial burden of back-to-school shopping, FlynnO’Hara will be offering discounts ranging from 5%-20% off during the months of May, June & July.  These discounts will be offered online only and will be tiered in order to incentivize customers to shop early, and to shop online. 

If you haven’t done so already, please make sure to encourage your incoming families to opt-into our FlynnO’Hara emails & follow us on social media by sharing the attached flyer.  We will begin releasing discount information within the coming weeks; the earlier families shop, the more they’ll save!

 SHOPPING-IN-PLACE
After 50 years in business, and almost two decades of ecommerce, we know the reasons why some families prefer in-store shopping to ordering online, namely: sizing concerns, shipping costs, discomfort navigating online, and an inability to receive packages to their homes.  Knowing that remote shopping will be the safest options for families this summer, we’ve implemented the following initiatives to these address customer concerns:

FOR THE CUSTOMER CONCERNED ABOUT SIZING: AT-HOME MEASURING RESOURCES
One of the biggest challenges our customers face in shopping online is how to choose the right sizes for their child. So, we’ve developed the following measuring resources to help parents make accurate, informed decisions from home:

• • At-Home Measuring Tutorial: This short video shows parents how to measure their child for his / her clothing dimensions using either a soft measuring tape or a piece of string. The video then offers guidance on where to find – and how to use – FlynnO’Hara’s size charts to choose the right garment sizes for each of our uniform products!  These videos will be live on our website early next week; in the meantime, view Our girls video HERE!
  • At-Home Measuring Kit: Parents who don’t already have a measuring tape at home can easily order an at-home measuring kit from our website.  The kit is free and will arrive at their doorstep in just a few days!  The order form for this kit will be available on our site early next week.
  • Size Charts: Finally, each uniform item at Flynnohara.com now has a product-specific size chart linked beneath the website product listing for parent reference.
  • Please note: These resources will live on our website, but we will be sharing them with families via email and our social media accounts as they become available.  Once again, it’s important that families opt-into our emails and follow us on social to stay in the loop!

FOR THE CUSTOMER WHO PREFERS A PERSONAL TOUCH: OUR PHONE LINES ARE OPEN!
For customers who prefer a personal touch or are uncomfortable navigating our ecommerce platform, our customer service team is available Monday-Friday from 9AM-5PM to take orders over the phone.  These hours will be expanding to evenings and weekends as we move back into the summer season. Up-to-date customer service hours can be found HERE.  Please note, discounts will be applied to phone orders!

FOR THE CUSTOMER WHO CAN’T SHIP HOME: BUY-ONLINE PICK-UP IN-STORE
For customers who have trouble receiving deliveries at home, FlynnO’Hara will be offering the option to buy online and pick-up orders at one of our local stores.  Although our stores are currently closed, it’s likely that this in-store pick-up option will become available to families before our stores reopen to foot traffic.  We will communicate directly with schools and customers as soon as we activate this option, which will be available to choose as a shipping method at check-out on our ecommerce site.

FOR THE CUSTOMER CONCERNED ABOUT ADDED FEES: FREE SHIPPING!
As outlined above, while our stores remain closed, FlynnO’Hara is offering free shipping on all online and phone orders with promotion code FREESHIP.  Once our stores reopen their doors, we will continue to offer free shipping over a minimum order value threshold.

RETURN & EXCHANGE, SCHOOL-YEAR WARRANTY
Our sincere hope is that our generous product warranty and return policy will provide some peace of mind to families shopping earlier this year.  As always, FlynnO’Hara will accept returns / exchanges on any unworn products (with tags) up to one year from their date of purchase.  Additionally, our school year guarantee remains in effect: if families aren’t satisfied with the way their uniforms are holding up, we’ll replace them up to one year from the date of purchase – no questions asked!

Distance Learning is a new experience for all of us. Your input and insights are important and will help develop the instructional plan while school is closed. Please fill this out anytime and multiple times and don’t hesitate to reach out to your teacher. Thank you in advance for completing this form.

Please select the survey in the following languages:

Survey in English

Survey in Spanish

Survey in Chinese

Progress Reports are now available online through OptionC and Reregistration can also be done online

To View your child’s Progress Report

1. Go to optionc.com  Enter School Code 874
2. Log in with your Parent Username and Password (If you have forgotten your password please use the Forgot Password? link below the Submit Button)
3. Click on the Student Tab and Select Report Card
4. Select Progress Report

Progress Report Index: P – Passing   F – Failing  NI – Needs Improvement  X – Not Assessed

To Reregister for the Upcoming School Year

1. Once you are logged in Following Steps 1-2 Above
2. Click on the Office Tab and Select Enrollment
3. Select Yes Next you your child’s name and Press Submit to School

If you have any problems or questions please contact Mr. Wong at wong@stmichaelsca.org

Mrs. Rogone will be holding grade level video conferences with parents to address any concerns you may have. The schedule for Zoom Video Conferences with Mrs. Rogone are as follows:

• Monday May 4 with Grades 7 and Grade 8 Parents
• Tuesday May 5 with Grades 5 and Grade 6 Parents
• Wednesday May 6 with Grade 4 Parents
• Thursday May 7 with Grade 3 Parents
• Friday May 8 with Grade 2 Parents
• Monday May 11 with Grade 1 Parents
• Tuesday May 12 with Grade K Parents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2020

Statement by Superintendent of Brooklyn and Queens Catholic Schools Regarding Remainder of 2019-2020 School Year

          Dr. Thomas Chadzutko, Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Brooklyn, which includes all elementary Catholic academies and schools in Brooklyn and Queens, has issued the following statement following Governor Cuomo’s school closure announcement:

          “We just learned of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s decision that all elementary and secondary schools shall remain closed for the duration of the current 2019-2020 school year, as New York continues efforts to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. As such, the Catholic academies and parish schools within the Diocese of Brooklyn, which includes Queens, will remain closed through the end of June. The distance and digital learning platforms in place will serve as the instructional program for our schools for the remainder of this academic year.

          I am very proud of our schools and academies, who were successfully able to transition to a distance and digital learning platform almost immediately upon our school buildings being shut down. This would not have been possible without the hard work of our teachers and the leadership of our dedicated principals, who rose to this enormous challenge. Our Catholic schools and academies have continued to provide each of our students with a faith-based academic program, ensuring that they are being challenged to learn every day. Our parents have also contributed immeasurably to the success of this new digital learning environment.

          We will be working with our principals and teachers to ensure that our milestone celebrations (graduations, step-up ceremonies, and other achievements) will be honored and recognized. As we have done so far during this pandemic, we will continue to assemble and share resources for our families as we confront this challenging end to the school year.

          The Coronavirus statistics indicate that both Brooklyn and Queens have been the hardest-hit areas in New York City and State. As a Catholic school community in the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to pray for everyone’s health and safety. Our faith, love, and hope remain central to all we do now and in the future.”

PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA: 1 de mayo del 2020

Declaración del superintendente de las escuelas católicas de Brooklyn y Queens sobre el resto del año escolar 2019-2020

          El Dr. Thomas Chadzutko, Superintendente de Escuelas de la Diócesis de Brooklyn, que incluye todas las academias y escuelas católicas de primaria en Brooklyn y Queens, emitió la siguiente declaración después del anuncio de cierre de la escuela del Gobernador Cuomo:

          “Acabamos de enterarnos de la decisión del gobernador Andrew M. Cuomo de que todas las escuelas primarias y secundarias permanecerán cerradas durante el año escolar actual 2019-2020, mientras Nueva York continúa los esfuerzos para prevenir la propagación del coronavirus. Como tal, las academias católicas y las escuelas parroquiales dentro de la Diócesis de Brooklyn, que incluye Queens, permanecerán cerradas hasta finales de junio. Las plataformas de aprendizaje a distancia y digital en el lugar servirán como el programa de instrucción para nuestras escuelas por el resto de este año académico.

          Estoy muy orgulloso de nuestras escuelas y academias, que pudieron realizar una transición exitosa a una plataforma de aprendizaje digital y a distancia casi de inmediato al cerrar nuestros edificios escolares. Esto no hubiera sido posible sin el arduo trabajo de nuestros maestros y el liderazgo de nuestros directores dedicados, quienes estuvieron a la altura de este enorme desafío. Nuestras escuelas y academias católicas han continuado brindando a cada uno de nuestros estudiantes un programa académico basado en la fe, asegurando que estén siendo desafiados a aprender todos los días. Nuestros padres también han contribuido enormemente al éxito de este nuevo entorno de aprendizaje digital.

          Trabajaremos con nuestros directores y maestros para garantizar que nuestras celebraciones históricas (graduaciones, ceremonias de graduación y otros logros) sean honradas y reconocidas. Como lo hemos hecho hasta ahora durante esta pandemia, continuaremos reuniendo y compartiendo recursos para nuestras familias a medida que nos enfrentamos a este desafiante final del año escolar.

          Las estadísticas de Coronavirus indican que tanto Brooklyn como Queens han sido las áreas más afectadas en la ciudad y el estado de Nueva York. Como comunidad escolar católica en el epicentro de la pandemia de COVID-19, seguimos orando por la salud y la seguridad de todos. Nuestra fe, amor y esperanza siguen siendo fundamentales para todo lo que hacemos ahora y en el futuro “.

即时发布：2020年5月1日

来自布鲁克林教区天主教学校部负责人，关于2019-2020学年余下学年的安排通知：

布鲁克林教区学校部负责人Dr. Thomas Chadzutko在州长Andrew M.Cuomo宣布关闭学校后，发表了以下声明：（此声明适用于布鲁克林和皇后区的所有天主教学校和堂区学校）

“我们刚刚得知州长Andrew M. Cuomo的决定，因为纽约将继续努力防止病毒（COVID19）扩散，所有中小学在目前2019-2020学年期间将关闭。因此，布鲁克林教区（包括皇后区）内的天主教学校和堂区学校将一直关闭至6月底。在本学年剩下的日子里，都将继续使用远程教学和网络学习平台来进行我们学校的教学。

我为我们的学校感到自豪，他们能够在我们的学校关闭后，立即成功过渡到远程教学和网络学习平台。如果没有我们的校长和老师们的辛勤工作和敬业，这将是不可能的，他们迎接了巨大的挑战。我们的天主教学校和堂区学校继续为每个学生提供基于天主教教育的教学计划，以确保他们每天都有学到的新知识。我们的家长也为这种新型网络学习的成功做出了不可估量的支持。

我们将与校长和老师们合作，​​以确保我们的孩子们在人生中重要时刻的庆祝活动（例如：毕业，升学典礼等）都会被授予和认可。正如疫情爆发迄今所做的那样，我们将继续为我们的家庭收集和分享资源。直到这充满挑战的一学年圆满结束。
 
冠状病毒的统计数据表明，布鲁克林区和皇后区都是纽约市和州重灾区。作为身处该区天主教学校社区，我们继续为所有人的健康和安全祈祷。我们的信德，爱德和望德仍是我们现在和将来所做的一切的核心。”

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