From the Principal— November 2015 Dear Parents/Guardians

Volume 17 – Issue 2 From the Principal— November 2015 Dear Parents/Guardians,

“Joy springs from a grateful heart.” — Pope school excellence. We are blessed with fami- Francis, Vespers, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, lies that support and pray for our school and New York City for one another. We are blessed with benefactors who believe in our mission and contrib- Living in gratitude is not always easy, in fact ute generously to our future. We are blessed so many things happen day to day that make with volunteers who give of their time so complaining an easy option. During his visit generously in order that all the needs of our to New York, Pope Francis, through his very school community are met. We are blessed presence, seemed to ignite a spirit of joy into with a Board of Trustees that supports the the atmosphere. His warm and inviting dispo- mission of our school and works tirelessly to sition and the kind and calm way he went promote the future of Catholic education in about his very hectic and demanding sched- Dutchess County. We are blessed with daily ule got everyone’s attention. His unending visits from Priests who say mass, speak in graciousness and enthusiasm for loving each our classrooms, offer to hear confessions and and every person he encountered ignited, in work for the spiritual formation of our facul- even non-Catholics, a desire to genuinely ty. And most importantly, we are blessed love their neighbor as themselves. It is unde- with a student population that is joyful, kind, niable that his attitude was infectious. An intelligent, challenging, curious, brave and attitude of gratitude is always infectious, and compassionate. I am so grateful for the stu- as witnessed by those in the presence of gra- dents at Our Lady of Lourdes High School. cious and loving people, if you catch the fe- ver, it will spread! Even though the daily grind can make complaining so attractive, I pray that you will join Throughout the month of November our daily in the Lourdes mission to remind ourselves prayer has been focused on the theme of each day to fill our hearts with gratitude so Gratitude. Students have listened to prayer that we will be inspired to be joyful servants and meditation related to the idea that a of anyone we encounter throughout the day. thankful person, full of gratitude, cannot help but give all glory and praise to God for the Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! many blessings in their life. Please check our website for upcoming events and important opportunities for prayer The Lourdes Community is truly blessed. We and worship during the beautiful season of are blessed with an excellent academic insti- Advent. tution that fosters young men and women to nurture the person God created them to be. May God bless you and keep you always! We are blessed with a faculty, staff and administration that shares their wealth of aca- Catherine B. Merryman demic and professional expertise in and out Principal of the classrooms to ensure student and

Important Information on Transportation Services

Some districts have notified us that busing of our students will not be available on certain days when the district is closed. Listed below is only what we have been informed of. Please check the website of your home district and view their school calendar. If you see any con- flicts with the Lourdes calendar, you should contact your district’s transportation department n Sisters to confirm their policy on transporting on these days. a o ic f H in o m p Hyde Park: Feb. 16, Apr. 21-22 ─ No transportation provided

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D Wappingers: Mar. 11 ─ No transportation provided

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A Word from the Office of Academic Affairs

OLL Academic Performance Our Lady of Lourdes High School is delighted to highlight several of our outstanding academic achievements from the 2014-2015 school year. OLL students in our Advanced Placement program were ranked consistently above the results of the New York State and the global population. Our students achieved SAT mean scores in Critical Reading, Math and Writing that once again outperformed the New York State and National averages. Passing percentages on the New York State Regents Examinations for the Archdiocese of New York are exemplary and our mastery rate on these exams is outstanding

Advanced Placement Program Our Advanced Placement program performance levels continue to outperform the New York State and Global population. Once again, our students attained an amazing level with seventy-seven percent (77%) of our students achieving a score of 3 or better on all AP exams administered (see Figure 1). The average AP exam score was an astounding 3.32 out of 5. We are also proud to share with you that twenty-three (23) students were granted the AP Scholar Award which recognizes students who received grades of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams. Four (4) students were bestowed the AP Scholar with Honor Award as they received an average of at least 3.25 on all AP exams and grades of 3 or higher on four or more exams taken. Eleven (11) of our students received the AP Scholar with Distinction Award granted to students who receive an average of at least 3.5 on all AP exams and grades of 3 or higher on five or more exams taken. We had one of our students receive the National AP Scholar Award granted to students who receive an average of at least 4 on all AP exams and grades of 4 or higher on eight or more exams taken. Lastly, the Physics program has averaged a remarkable score of 4.06 over the last three years.

90 80 70 60 50 OLL 40 NYS 30 Global 20 10 0 2013 2014 2015

Figure 1-Percent of OLL students achieving a score of 3 or better on all AP exams administered as compared to NYS and Global population in 2014-15. Eighty-two per cent (82%) over the last three years.

New York State Regents Exams Our Lady of Lourdes High School’s passing rates on New York State Regents exams continue to be exemplary. Our Lady of Lourdes High School’s passing rate in New York State Regents exams has again outperformed Archdiocesan and Westchester County Catholic schools.

Passing Rate Comparison for NYS Regents Exams by Discipline

Academic Dept. Our Lady Westchester Archdiocesan of Lourdes Catholic Schools Schools

English CC ELA 99% 96% 85% Mathematics 89% 60% 71% Science 88% 74% 69% Social Studies 99% 91% 88% Page 3

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60 OLL

40 Westchester Diocese 20

0 English Math Science Social Studies

Figure 2- 2014-15 Passing Rate for NYS Regents Exams- OLL students versus Westchester County and all Diocesan Schools

The overall passing rate for our school was once again ninety-three percent (93%). Additionally, our mastery rate, which is scores of eighty-five (85) and above, increased once again by five percent (5%) to fifty-five percent (55%). The average score achieved by our students was an eighty-three (83). The passing percentage for each course compared to the Westchester County Catholic schools and all Archdiocesan schools is listed as follows:

Passing Rate Comparison for NYS Regents Exams by Course

Academic Our Lady Westchester Archdiocesan Subject of Lourdes Catholic Schools Schools

English CC ELA 99% 96% 96% Algebra I 98% 61% 69% Geometry 88% 76% 50% Algebra 2/Trigonometry 86% 43% 52% Global History 98% 90% 85% US History 100% 97% 96% Earth Science 72% 77% 69% Living Environment 95% 93% 91% Chemistry 84% 63% 66% Physics 94% 66% 69%

Class of 2015

The one hundred and sixty-two (162) students representing the Class of 2015 contributed to an impressive academic year as they demonstrated the high standards of achievement set by OLL alumni. We are happy to report that over ninety eight percent (98%) of our graduates were able to enroll and achieve success in a college level class here at Our Lady of Lourdes. Our graduates were also presented with the prospect of receiving an average of sixteen (16) college credits from colleges and universities. One hundred and thirty-six (136) of our graduates are attending a four year college with twenty-five (25) opting to attend a two year college.

All of our graduates (100%) received a NYS Regents diploma. Additionally, 70 of our 162 graduates received a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation and 43 students received a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation with Honors.

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Students from our graduating class are attending such schools as: Yale, Columbia, Vassar, Georgetown, Northeastern, Villanova, RPI, NYU, Syracuse, Rochester, Penn State, George Washington, Purdue, Bard, Fordham, Assumption, St. John’s, Catholic Universi- ty, Scranton, Siena, Fairfield, Quinnipiac, Sacred Heart, Albany, Binghamton, Cortland, Plattsburgh, Oneonta, Stony Brook, Buffalo, Siena, Roger Williams, Saint Rose, Mount St. Mary, Geneseo, RIT, UCONN, Trinity, John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Marist.

Our community continues to be blessed by Our Mother, Mary who under the patronage of Our Lady of Lourdes continues to guide our exceptional students, faculty, administration, staff, parents, alumni and benefactors.

Our Lady of Lourdes’ legacy of academic excellence continues to flourish.

Michael Krieger ‘75 Assistant Principal for Academics

Our Lady of Lourdes Fall Blood Drive Was Scholastic Olympics 2015 Record Breaking! Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School in Poughkeepsie On November 4, 2015 Our Lady of Lourdes held its Annual Fall hosted the 2015 Scholastic Olympics on November 2nd. Blood Drive. The drive which takes place in the small gym Eighth grade students from several local Catholic schools from 8:30 – 3:30 welcomes adults and all students age 16 and competed in the disciplines English, Science, Social Studies, older. This year the drive collected 115 units of blood. The Math, Religion and Visual Arts. success of the drive is in part due to ALYX machines. New York Blood Services, who runs the drive, brings traditional pint These students did an outstanding job as they represented collection setups but also brings ALYX machines which collect their schools which included Bishop Dunn Memorial in double red cell donations. “The benefit of a double red cell col- Newburgh, Holy Trinity in Poughkeepsie, Kingston Catholic lection is the ability to help twice as many people,” says blood drive coordinator Maureen Myers. The ALYX machines return in Kingston, Nora Cronin Academy in Newburgh, Sacred the body’s fluids leaving the donor feeling less depleted than Heart in Newburgh, St. Denis-St. Columba in Hopewell after a normal whole blood donation. Junction, St. Martin de Porres in Poughkeepsie, St. Mary in Fishkill, St. Mary in Wappinger Falls and St. Peter’s Hyde 51 pints of whole blood were collected along with 32 double red Park. Each school could enroll a maximum of twelve stu- cell donations. This collection was the largest in school history dents with a limit of two per subject area. topping the previous high collection of 104 units. Students who placed first, second or third based on their The Lourdes Spring Blood drive is scheduled scores achieved in their assigned subject received individu- for March 1, 2016. al recognition while earning points for their respective schools. Schools accumulating the most points were recog- nized as follows:

St. Denis-St. Columba & St. Martin de Porres - Tied for First Place St. Mary’s Fishkill - Second Place St. Mary’s Wappingers - Third Place

Our Lady of Lourdes would like to congratulate all eighth grade participants and extend our sincerest thanks to all schools, guests and volunteers who contributed to this annual event. We hope to see you again next year! Page 5 Page 6

WARRIOR FALL SPORTS—

GIRLS TENNIS: The girls’ tennis team had a successful season this year finishing with a 6-3 record in a tough Westchester-based league. The team was led by senior co-captains, Dayna DiMarco (8-1) and Danielle Ogonowski (9-0), who played first and second singles. Dayna qualified for the conference tournament due to her outstanding play in the league. Freshman Grace O'Connor contributed greatly to the team in her first season going undefeated at 3rd singles. Due to efforts of all team members the team finished in second place in the league.

FIELD HOCKEY: OLL field hockey had a tough season although the girls continued to work hard and improve throughout the season. We look forward to a successful season next year.

GIRLS SWIMMING: The Girls’ Varsity Swim Team had a great season! Everyone had amazing swims at Divisionals and Francesca Moschetti took third in our league at the dive meet. The team finished 2nd overall within the division! We had several swimmers go to the Sectional meet for both individual events as well as relays. Grace Nikolski and Clare Bosse qualified for the State Championship Meet held 11/19- 11/21 at Ithaca College. This was a huge accomplishment for both girls! The record board is getting a make-over after this season! New records include: Clare Bosse 500 Free (5:32.53) and 100 Free (53.82). Grace Nikolski in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:07.98. The Medley Relay of Clare Bosse, Grace Nikolski, Rachel Webb and Mary-Therese Nikolski set a new record of 1:54.99!

BOYS SOCCER: The 2015 boys’ soccer season started in August with over 50 young men trying out for a spot on the varsity team. The team was led by Junior Captains Garret Ossolinski, Jack Obrien and Dillon Rispoli. The team played a very difficult schedule. The team played quality soccer the entire season. Although the outcome of most games this season did not result in a win for the team the season was a success. With the team made up of many underclassmen the future looks bright for the Lourdes Soccer team.

VOLLEYBALL: The Varsity Girls’ Volleyball team encountered a challenging season. This season tested the girl's character, dedication, and determi- nation. The group of young ladies rose to the challenge and gave an unwavering performance. They are looking to improve for next season.

GIRLS SOCCER: The OLL Girls Soccer team had a great season this fall! The young team, was led by captains Kayla Moschetti, Christina Jodry, Mar- guerite McGahay and Amy Zale. One of our most meaningful highlights of the season was our Breast Cancer Awareness Game. At this game, the girls brought attention to the illness by wearing pink uniforms, decorating the field and making signs. Also, through generous donations from family, friends and fans, and selling delicious treats, the team raised over $100, which was all donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Well-done, girls, and a big thanks to all of those who helped make the night a success! All of the girls, returners and newcomers, contributed to making this season a special and memorable one! Post-season honors were award- ed to: Kayla Moschetti for All-Section Honorable Mention and All-League and Amy Zale for All-League Honorable Mention. Coach Paggi and Coach Seifts had a fantastic time with the team this season, are very proud of their progress and accomplishments, and are thankful to have had such a wonderful group of girls to work with!

GIRLS’ XC: The girls’ team was a little light on numbers but certainly not on heart. The three-runner squad of Caroline Timm, Bella Clark and Julie Costigan learned to rely upon and support each other. The early season brought medals by all 3 girls at the Somers Invitational. By mid-season at the League Championships, Caroline and Bella placed first and third respectively earning All-League honors. Caroline went on to represent Lourdes and Section One at the New York State Championships where she placed 16th.

BOYS XC: The freshman team was led by Ethan Romero who medaled in all of the freshman races which average 1.5 miles. The sophomores were led by Luke DellaPietra and Luke Belardo who worked their way up from the JV squad to the Varsity team. Zach Ropes and Will Whelan were the consistent one-two punch for the Varsity with Ropes winning medals in every Varsity race. At the League Championships athletes finishing in the top 15 earned All-League honors. They included Ropes, (1st place, League Champ), Whelan (2nd), Jack Belardo (7th), Alex Scotto (8th) and Stephen Baker (14th). Bryan Casey helped the Varsity team at the Sectional Championships finishing in the 4th position. Page 7

~Caroline Timm~

Caroline Timm, a Lourdes sophomore, competed at her second New York th I State Cross Country Championship on November 14 . The meet was held N at Monroe Woodbury High School on one of the most challenging courses in the area. Caroline finished in 16th place with a time of 19:35 for the 5K course. She has had a tremendous season winning several races from gun to T tape including the Brewster Invitational, the League Championships, and H the Northern Counties Championships. Caroline has been ranked on the Na- E tional Elite list for high school runners in both her freshman and sophomore years. This season Caroline has earned All-League, All-Northern Counties S and All-section honors. P O ~Varsity Football Team~ T L The 2015 Warrior Football season will be remembered for many, many I years to come. At this writing, they are preparing for the State Champion- G ship game at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse! This team embraced the challenge of the move up to Class A, have worked really hard, and continue to H do so. T All season they were focused on one game at a time, bringing them to this historical moment! Thank you Warrior football for making school history, and mostly for this amazing ride! You make us proud!

The Lourdes Crew team is beginning to gear up for another crew season. Registration will begin shortly for the spring season. Crew is a varsity sport and has both a boys team and a girls team. All students in all years are welcome and encouraged to join the crew team. There are no tryouts, no cuts and no expe- rience is necessary. Our coaches will provide the necessary training. If you have a student looking for a truly team sport, a student looking to get in shape or a student looking to maintain or improve their cur- rent level of fitness, then crew is a good match for them! We will be holding our second annual Ergathon fundraiser Saturday, January 30, from 1-4 pm at the Poughkeepsie Galleria main court and invite all members of the Lourdes community to stop by, watch our athletes compete on the ergs and learn a little about crew. We look forward to seeing you! Page 8

GUIDANCE CORNER...

This past fall the Guidance Department has hosted a series of after December 7 will be sent out before the holiday break. Ap- Mini College Fairs. These were held in the library on a weekly plications brought in after that date might not be sent out until basis with representatives from between six and eight colleges January. attending. They have proved to be a resounding success with as many as seventy juniors and seniors attending. The college rep- Scholarships: In the Guidance section on the website there is resentatives appreciated the numbers of students who might be information concerning scholarships. As the year goes on this interested in attending their institutions. Thank you to Mr. Ken will be updated to note any new scholarship offers we receive. Powers for planning and orchestrating these events. At this time of year you may hear of services offering you help Senior Parents: We invite you to a meeting on January 12th in finding financial aid. Many of these offers are a bit shady! If (snow date January 13th) to hear an explanation of the FAFSA you are asked to pay an upfront fee, be very cautious. Govern- form – the beginning of all financial aid. This meeting will be ment sponsored sites and services are free. Contact the Guid- held in the auditorium and will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. A ance Office if you have any questions about an offer you may Marist College Financial Aid Officer will explain the intricacies have received. of financial aid and of filling out the FAFSA form. FAFSA forms, which the government now asks you to complete and NCAA: Seniors planning to play intercollegiate sports are submit on line, are to be sent out only after January 1, 2016. reminded to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse in order to be eligible to participate. This is to be done on-line at Financial Aid for College: New Your State offers an infor- www.eligibilitycenter.org. mational web site which may answer Financial Aid questions. The address is www.HESC.ny.gov Junior Parents: We are planning to have a meeting in the College Visits: We encourage your students to take days to spring to explain the college search and application process. We visit colleges. In order to consider these visits as excused days will notify you once we have set a date. out of school, we ask that the following procedure is followed: In the spring, juniors will also be allowed to visit colleges during Prior to the visit (at the very least, the day before) the school time. The procedure outlined above for seniors is the student will need to bring in a letter from a parent same for the juniors. informing us of the visit. Also in the spring, we will be hosting an evening college fair. Upon the student’s return to school, he/she must bring a Last year we had more than forty representatives here – we hope note, signed by a college official, verifying the visit. to have more this year. Details will be released as soon as we have the commitments from the colleges. Failure to follow this procedure will result in the absence being considered unexcused. The Guidance Department has recently set up a section in the library which contains material to aide in the college search. We Application Deadlines: Seniors are requested to allot at least encourage all students to take advantage of this. two weeks for the Guidance processing of application material. Since many applications are due January 1, we ask that these be A reminder for parents of boys – Please remind your sons to submitted to the appropriate counselor during the first week in register with the Selective Service within 30 days of their eight- December. We cannot guarantee that any application submitted eenth birthday. There are penalties for failure to do this.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS―

1) After school supervision is available in either the cafeteria or the library for students waiting for practices, rides home, etc., from 3:00-5:00, Mon day-Friday. If a student is not in a supervised activity, they must be in one of these supervised locations. 2) Please remember to check your email frequently. We will continue to use this as a means of communication with our parents. If you do not have an email address, please check the school website under the “Parent” section for posting of emails sent to parents. Page 9 Page 10

Parents’ Organization― Page 11

SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION The Regents and Mid-Term Exam Our Lady of Lourdes will post on our website, schedule will be posted on our school www.ollchs.org, all information regarding school delays website, www.ollchs.org, in mid- and closings due to inclement weather. The following radio stations will also be notified: December. Please check the website for your child’s exam dates. WPDH 101.5/106.1 FM WCZX/WZAD 97.3/97.7 FM WRRV 96.9/92.7 FM Z-93 93.3 FM WGNY 96.7/103.1 AM/FM WKXP 94.3/97.3 FM WRNQ (Q92) 92.1 FM WBNR 1260/1420 AM WSPK 104.7 FM WHUD 100.7 FM WBPM 92.9 FM WPKF (Kiss FM) 96.1 FM

News from the Office of Advancement

This school year has kicked off with a very BUSY September and October. Our official welcome to our Class of 2019 at our annual Freshmen Family Orientation is always a wonderful start to the school year. Our upperclassmen, faculty and parents were on hand to “meet and greet” our incoming freshmen and their families. Those serving food did an excellent job as always! Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers…..students AND parents for an awesome job feeding over 450 attendees!

September and October were busy with our Blue and Gold Rush Raffle, Warrior Spirit Day, Homecoming, Open House and Career Day. Thank you to all our parent volunteers who helped out on Warrior Spirit Day. Always a great day for our entire Lourdes family. The day was capped off by our Homecoming Football Game. We were honored to welcome our County Executive Marcus Molinaro who joined us during halftime at the game to announce the winners of the raffle. Once again our alumni returned to cheer on our Warriors. Most notable were members of the graduating classes of 1965 (celebrating 50 years!) and 1990 (celebrating 25 years!).

County Executive Marcus Molinaro poses with Mrs. Merryman and Mrs. Wells Page 12

Thank you to all the students, coaches, administrators, faculty and parents who came out for our annual Open House to showcase all Lourdes has to offer. Our program was well received, and allowed us to present the talents and highlights of Lourdes to these future students and their families. Much hard work went into the presentations and tours, and we are grateful to everyone for their part in the day.

2015 Open House Student Tour Guides: Front row: Natalie ’16, Christina ’16, Samantha ’16, Deanna ’16. Row 2: Patrick ’16, Cameron ’18, Patrick ’16, Michaela ’16, Nia ’16, Hunter ‘16. Row 3: Adam ’16, Victoria ’16, Alex ‘16. Row 4: Kyle ’16, Madison ’16 Not Pictured: Emily ’16, Nathaniel ’18, Stephanie ’16

Career Day 2015 Ambassadors: Samantha ’16, Kayli ’16, Mackenzie ’16, Samantha ’16, Natalie ’16, Victoria ’16, Madison ’16, Grace ’16, Andrew ’16, Griffin ’16, Patrick ’16, Nia ‘16

We are most grateful to all the parents and alumni who participated in our annual Career Day this year. Always a valuable experi- ence for our students, and this year was no exception. A wide array of occupations were represented and we are thrilled that these individuals take the time out of their busy schedules to share their experiences with our students. The Lourdes Community is truly blessed!

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2015-2016 UPDATED SCHOOL CALENDAR

NOVEMBER 2015 4 Warrior Friday 24 Dress Down Day 4 Honor Band Rehearsal / 4:00-8:30 24 “Spike the Teachers” / AAC / 3:00-6:00 4-6 Parent Org. Clothing Drive / Small Gym 25-27 THANKSGIVING RECESS 5 TACHS Make-Up Exam / 9:00 5 Honor Band Concert / AAC / 2:00 DECEMBER 2015 7 Stations of the Cross / Chapel / 2:45 2 Confessions / Lunch Periods 7 Spring Sports Begin 4 Warrior Friday 7 Progress Reports 5 Kids Winter Wonderland / AAC / 12:00-2:30 8 Lenten Holy Hour / Chapel / Lunch Periods 8 Liturgy Feast of Immaculate Conception / 9:30 11 School Liturgy / AAC / 9:30 10 Advent Holy Hour 14 Stations of the Cross / Chapel / 2:45 10 Cap & Gown Measurements / 8:30 16 Confessions / Lunch Periods 10 Junior Ring Make-Up Orders / Café / Lunch Periods 18 Dress Down Day 10-12 Fall Drama Production / Aud. 21 Paschal Mystery Day Retreat / OLL / 9:00-3:00 14 Progress Reports 21-30 Easter Recess 14 Christmas Band & Chorus Concert / AAC / 7:00 31 School Reopens 18 Confessions / Lunch Periods 15-17 Sophomore Retreats APRIL 2016 21 Dodge Ball Tournament / AAC / 3:00-6:00 1 Warrior Friday 22 Dress Down Day 14-16 Spring Drama Production / AAC 23-31+ Christmas Recess 15 3rd Quarter Ends 18 Spring Uniform Begins JANUARY 2016 20 Freshmen Retreats 1 Christmas Recess 21 Liturgy & Jr. Ring Ceremony / AAC / 9:25 4 School Reopens 22 Senior Recital / Aud. / 7:00 7-8 “Broadway” Music Showcase / Aud. / 7:00 26-27 Freshmen Retreats 8 School Liturgy / 9:30 29 Junior Prom / Villa Borghese / 7:00 9 Snow Date for “Broadway” Showcase 29 Juniors dismissed at 11:30 a.m. 12 Financial Aid Seminar for Sr. Parents / Aud. / 6:30 13 Snow Date for Financial Aid Seminar MAY 2016 13 Class of 2020 Admission Letters Mailed 2 Rosary / Chapel / 2:45 18 Martin Luther King Day / NO SCHOOL 2-12 A.P. Exams 22 March for Life / Washington, D.C. 5 Ascension Thursday Liturgy / AAC / 9:30 22 End of 1st Semester 6 Senior Prom / Christos / 7:00 25-28 Mid-Term & Regents Exams 6 NO SCHOOL FOR SENIORS 29 Inclement Weather Make-up Exams Day 9 Rosary / Chapel / 2:45 12 Academic Awards Ceremony / AAC / 7:00 FEBRUARY 2016 13 Dress Down Day 1 2nd Semester begins 13 Progress Reports 5 Warrior Friday 16 Rosary / Chapel / 2:45 9 Disney Parent/Student Meeting / Aud / 6:45 16 Spring Chorus Concert / Aud. / 7:00 10 Ash Wednesday / Ashes to be distributed 18 Spring Band Concert / Aud. / 7:00 11 Mass for Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes / 9:30 19 Senior Parents Cocktail Party / Christos / 7:00-8:30 11 Disney Parent/Student Meeting / Aud / 6:45 20 Chorus & Band Trip 15 Presidents’ Day / NO SCHOOL 23 Rosary / Chapel / 2:45 22 Stations of the Cross / Chapel / 2:45 25 Varsity Sports Dinner / Anthony’s Pier 9 / 6:00 25 Honor Band Rehearsal / 4:00-8:30 26 Last Day of Classes for Seniors 25 Confessions / Lunch Periods 27-30 Memorial Day Recess / NO SCHOOL 29 Stations of the Cross / Chapel / 2:45 JUNE 2016 MARCH 2016 1 Algebra II Regents Exams / No School 1 Honor Band Rehearsal / 4:00-8:30 For All Other Students 1 Blood Drive / Small Gym / 8:30-3:30 1 Graduation Practice / 10:00 2 Class of 2020 Registration / 3:00-6:00 2 Baccalaureate Mass / St. Martin de Porres / 7:00 3-7 Senior Trip to Disney World Page 16

2015-2016 CALENDAR (cont’d)

JUNE 2016 (cont’d) 10 Last Day of Classes 3 Warrior Friday 10 End of 4th Quarter 4 Commencement / AAC / 10:00 13 Faculty Appreciation Luncheon 6 J.V. Sports Awards Dinner / AAC / 6:00 13-22 Finals & Regents Exams 7 Senior Barbeque & Yearbook Distribution / 11:30 8 Senior Barbeque Rain Date JULY 2016 8 Uniform & Shoe Co.’s / 3:00-6:30 20 Uniform Co. / Aud. / 10:30-1:30

A Prayer for Thanksgiving

Heavenly Father, loving God, We turn our hearts to You on this day for giving thanks, mindful of Your many gifts.

For each one, we are grateful.

For each one, we are blessed.

For each one, we are opened to the abundance of Your love.

May this Thanksgiving Day offer a reminder to be generous with others, as You are with us.

We praise You.

We rejoice in You.

We give You thanks.

Amen.