Welcome

 August, 2008

 

Dear Parents and Guardians:                                                

Greetings and welcome to the beginning of the new catechetical year! 

Parents and parish are indeed partners in the task of passing on our Catholic faith to our children. While you are the primary educators of your children in the ways of faith, our parish. Supports you in bringing the Person of Jesus to your family. 

We are grateful to our catechists, our fellow parishioners, who dedicate their time and talent to our community. All are welcome and encouraged to join this ministry. We can never have too many volunteers! If you are interested in being a part of this work, please contact the office: 587-4140 x2 or email mfrancis@ols-sa.org.

Our First Class 

Opening classes will take place on
September 14, 15, and 17 at Our Lady of Sorrows School.

 

Your Child’s Classroom Assignment 

 

Procedure For The First Day Of Class

All students will gather in the gym. After meeting their catechist, parents and children will go to their classroom for an introduction and orientation. 

Regular Arrival And Dismissal Procedures

Students should arrive on time, but not more than 10 minutes early, and enter through the designated door. Loitering outside before class is not permitted. Please park vehicles in the appropriate parking spaces—keep fire lanes clear!—and escort your child to and from the drop off/pick up location if needed. 

Arrival

Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday (Grades 1 to 6): Students are to enter at Door #3 Students will be escorted by Hall Monitors to the Gym for opening prayers. Parents are asked to remain outside of the building.

Wednesday (Grades 7 and 8): Students are to enter through Door #2 Students will not be admitted into the building until 5:50 p.m. and should go directly to their classrooms. 

 

Dismissal

Sunday, Monday and Wednesday (Grades 1 to 6): Parents should wait for their children outside the gated area by Door #3.

 

Wednesday (Grades 7 & 8): Students will be dismissed through Door #3. 

 

Late Arrival & Pick Up

Late Arrival: In our concern for child safety, a hall monitor will escort your child to his or her classroom. Catechists will report tardiness to the office. Parents will be contacted in cases of frequent tardiness.

 

Late Pick-Up: Young children become anxious when families are late in picking them up. When not picked up on time, the children will be escorted to the Religious Education office to contact his or her family or a designated emergency contact person.

 

To Help Us Serve You Better

1.      Enclosed are a: Program Calendar, School Floor Plan, Photo Release /Web Site Form (Please complete & return as soon as possible.); and Parent’s Handbook.

2.      We strongly discourage “walk in” visits to the office during class time. Such unexpected visits inhibit our ability to meet the needs of our students and catechists. Please try to make an appointment or visit between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

3.      Please consult the office prior to removing your child during regular class time. For the safety of our students, catechists have been instructed not to release a child without permission from the office.

4.      All visitors must report to the Religious Education Office upon entering the school building. It is important that no unauthorized adults be in the building during class time.

 

An Invitation!

Join us in celebrating Catechetical Sunday. Its theme is “The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church.”

Sunday, September 21, at 11:00 a.m. 

Our Lady of Sorrows Church

 

Do not hesitate to contact the office with any questions or concerns.

 

Sincerely yours in the Lord,

 

Msgr. Thomas N. Gervasio                                   Mrs. Mariyam Francis                 Pastor                                                                Director of Religious Education