April 29, 2009

To: Parents/Guardians
From: Sr. Theresa Scanlon, Principal

RE: SWINE FLU

As you are probably aware, cases of Swine Flu have been confirmed in New York City. From all reports, each of the individuals in these cases appears to be responding to medication. As a parent in New York City, your level of concern for your child(ren) is great.

In cases such as these, it is important to remember that the NYC Department of Health is our best ally and resource for assistance and information. They have appropriate protocols in place and we yield authority to their expertise and experience in handling such health-related matters.

During these next days, our school will be reinforcing good health habits. Teachers will discuss with their students the importance of frequent hand washing, covering our mouths when we cough, and covering our noses when we sneeze.

As parents/guardians, we are also asking you to assist by making sure that all children displaying flu-like symptoms be kept home from school and not return until 1-2 days after the symptoms subside. Understanding the difficulties this may present, it is important to remember that the containment of any illness is paramount. To have a child stay home would help in doing so.

For information about the symptoms of Swine Flue, I have located the following two links from the Center for Disease Control and the NYC Department of Health.

http://www.cdc.gov/swineflue/swineflu-you.htm
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/home/home.shtml

In closing, let us keep all those who are not feeling well in our prayers for a quick recovery.

Sincerely,

Sr. Theresa Scanlon,
Principal

In addition, New York State has sent an additional letter stating that students who have flu like symptoms and a fever higher than 100.1 degrees should not come to school. Since flu spreads easily, your child needs to be kept at home, not with other children, such as family or regular daycare. Washing hands with soap and water is the most effective way of stopping the spread of germs. Covering the mouth when coughing or sneezing is always necessary. Go to www.cdc.gov or www.nyhealth.gov for accurate information. DO NOT RELY ON MEDIA OR WHAT IS "Heard" from others. Call 1 800-808-1987 the hotline for more information

Written by Sister Theresa Scanlon

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April 21, 2009

ALLELUIA!!! Celebrate Easter Joy and Easter Peace

Students in third grade helped to "unbury" the ALLELUIA which had been hidden and unspoken during the Lenten season. Now we can say and sing our Alleluias!!!

On Monday, we celebrated Easter at a prayer service in our beautiful parish church. Included in the prayer was the installation of fifteen peer mediators, 6th and 7th graders who were honored for completing the six month course which has prepared them for the task. Congratulations to the committee of teachers and to the students!!

Written by Sister Theresa Scanlon

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April 20, 2009

April Value of the Month

As you know, we focus on a value each month of the school year. The teachers incorporate the value using the "Learning for Life Program" materials. In the photo below, two members of class 2-107 read their understanding of the value of RESPONSIBILITY to the school community using the public address system.

Written by Sister Theresa Scanlon

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April 8, 2009

Last Days of Jesus

Students in the class of 2009, the 100th anniversary year graduating class, dramatized the events in the last days of the earthly life of Jesus. They assisted all of us in preparing prayerfully for this most holy of weeks in our Church year. We are grateful to Ms. Becht and Ms. Black who helped prepare the enactment, and to Mr. David, Ms. Ferdinand and the choir who provided the inspirational music.

Written by Sister Theresa Scanlon

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April 2, 2009

PSAS Application Extension

We have received word from PSAS that it is still possible to apply for financial aid. Go to www.psas.org and follow the directions for filing the application. The authorization code is BROOK, the school code is 5929 and the parish code is 52062

Written by Sister Theresa Scanlon

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April 2, 2009

SPEECH COMPETITION WINNERS

Eight students in grades 6-7-8 competed in the annual oratorical competition held at the school on Thursday, April 2, 2009. We are grateful to the four outside judges from the community who listened, and using the detailed criteria, chose the two best orators. Seen here are Shanna Joseph from 7th grade and Zaria Caraballo from 6th grade. Zaria will represent SFA on April 24th at the Brooklyn competiton. Congratulations to all of the finalists. Good luck, Zaria!

Written by Sister Theresa Scanlon

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