‘Arguably the largest highly successful Catholic elementary school in NYC’ – Former Pastor
Dear Parents,
On Wednesday, September 23,2020, we will be a zoom meeting starting with Mrs. DeLuca’s introduction.
At 8:00 PM Mrs. Guerrero and I will be holding our meeting at the following link:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6948508539?pwd=QzZjemRjdTdjWGtSZ1hJVm1nQjYwZz09
Meeting ID: 694 850 8539
Passcode: 3KILgB
We look forward to seeing you there.
This applies only to those students who are doing only remote learning via St. Thomas Program.
Description: Good Morning, Based on the new information put forth in the letter from the superintendent regarding pushing back the start of the program to 9/28, STADLP Orientation Day Two materials and Friday teacher meetings will also be pushed back. This adjustment ensures all families are fully set up in all systems and that students have the necessary materials and devices to proceed. Day Two information will include detailed instructions on getting into Google Classroom and Realize accounts. This information will be forthcoming. Thank you.
Start Date: 09-17-2020
End Date: 09-21-2020
From: Manuela Adsuar-Pizzi
9/15/20
Dear Parents and Students,
For Science and Social Studies please submit homework for Mrs. Smolenski’s class through Google classroom or my email.
Today’s homework is to write the definition of the vocabulary words from the first chapter in Science lesson1 and how 1 in Social Studies.
Thank you,
Mrs. Smolenski
September 16, 2020
Dear St. Thomas Aquinas Distance Learning Program Parents and Guardians,
I apologize for the delay in providing you with constant communication. There are no excuses for keeping you in the dark and for this lack of communication, I take responsibility. Please know that as of this communication to you, I will now take a “hands on” approach to this very important program. St. Thomas Aquinas Distance Learning Program is essential to meeting the educational needs of your child(ren). I am truly committed to seeing the success of this program and will do everything possible to ensure this success.
I am writing to provide an update of the Saint Thomas Aquinas Distance Learning Program. The opening of an instructional program of the magnitude of STADLP has unfortunately come with a few bumps. I want to acknowledge and thank you for your tireless efforts to actively support this distance learning program. You have registered your child(ren), and we promise to provide our students with an academically rigorous, Christ-centered instructional program.
Moving forward, it is essential to keep our families in the loop. Below please find information about the status of the Saint Thomas Aquinas Distance Learning Program.
info@stthomasaquinasbq.org, with the subject line ‘EMAIL ADDRESS VERIFICATION”. In the body of the email, the parent is to clearly state their child’s name, home academy, parent name and the correct email to be updated. Corrections will be made, and families will receive a confirmation response.
Parents will be receiving information on the pick-up of devices and instructional materials, for students in Kindergarten through Grade 3, within the next week.
We appreciate your patience and assistance, as we get the Saint Thomas Aquinas Distance Learning Program underway.
Sincerely,
Thomas Chadzutko
Thomas Chadzutko, Ed.D.
Superintendent ~ Catholic School Support Services
September 2, 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians
We hope you and your children are doing well and preparing for the reopening of our Brooklyn and Queens Catholic Academies and Parish Schools next week on Wednesday, September 9, 2020.
I am sure that many of you are wondering how Mayor Bill de Blasio’s announcement yesterday, delaying the opening date of New York City public schools until September 21, might impact us. We want to assure you that our Catholic Academies and Parish Schools will NOT be affected by this decision. We are proceeding with our plan to reopen on September 9 in either of two ways: 100 % in-person or hybrid. Our St. Thomas Aquinas Distance Learning Program will begin orientation on Wednesday, September 16, 2020
We expect that the New York City – Department of Education will fulfill its obligations to our Catholic Academies and Parish Schools. By New York City Education Law, the Department of Education must provide essential services like nurses, transportation, meals, and special education and related services. Other services like security guards and crossing guards are provided to us through other agencies.
It is also our expectation that the NYC Pre-K For All Programs will start as previously determined by your Catholic Academy or Parish School.
Again, we look forward to welcoming your children back to school, as scheduled, next Wednesday, September 9th. Principals, board members, teachers, and the entire school staff at our Catholic Academies and Parish Schools have worked tirelessly this summer to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment is in place for all our students, faculty, staff and parents. Our re-opening plans are in compliance with updated mandates and guidance from New York City, New York State, Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control. Please make sure that you review your Catholic Academy/Parish School Re-Opening Plan available on their website
May everyone be healthy, safe, and well as you enjoy these last few days of summer. Sincerely,
Thomas Chadzutko
Thomas Chadzutko, Ed.D.
Superintendent ~ Catholic School Support Services
Dear Parents,
The following information has been sent today to us regarding the Diocese’s virtual learning program.
September 2, 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Congratulations, your child has been accepted into the Saint Thomas Aquinas Distance
Learning Program. We are excited about the incredible response received to this new
initiative and are looking forward to the beginning of the new school year. As servants of the
Lord, we are called to answer the needs of his people in 2020, that means virtual learning.
Information pertaining to the pick-up of student devices and other materials will be
forthcoming. We are currently arranging the logistics and locations aligned with safety
precautions regarding the distribution of materials. We are also in the process of finalizing
faculty and student schedules for the instructional program – families can look forward to
hearing from your child’s teachers soon.
In the days ahead, we will be sending out more information regarding your child’s online
learning accounts and your parent portal information; please keep checking your email.
Additionally, you may visit the website: https://stthomasaquinasbq.org/ and the FAQ page
regarding details on some of the many questions that have been received. Please check the
site regularly, as important updates and new information will be shared, as we approach the
first day of school.
The distance learning program orientation schedule will begin on September 16th, and
continue through September 18th, with the first full day of instruction to take place on
September 21st
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Saint Thomas Aquinas, pray for us and bless our new instructional program.
Sincerely,
Thomas Chadzutko
Thomas Chadzutko, Ed.D.
Superintendent ~ Catholic School Support Services
Dear Parents,
Below please find the superintendents’s letter to the chancellor’s office informing them that all Catholic schools will re-open as scheduled and requesting the services our children will need beginning September 9, 2020
Thank you,
Mrs. DeLuca
September 1, 2020
Dear Chancellor Carranza,
Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York and the Diocese of Brooklyn have worked tirelessly
throughout the summer months (July and August) to ensure a safe, healthy and efficient reopening of all
Catholic schools and the programs provided to our students and families. We have absolute confidence in our
principals and teachers to do so; therefore, we are officially informing the New York City Department of
Education and the City of New York that our academic year will commence as scheduled and on time
(September 9, 2020).
Further, it is our expectation that New York City will fulfill its obligations in providing the following services
to all the Catholic in the Archdiocese of New York and the Diocese of Brooklyn:
● Nurses to the schools where they have been assigned;
● Transportation for our students to and from our schools;
● Meals through the various New York City Department of Education nutrition programs.
It is also our expectation that the UPK programs housed in our schools for which we have been contracted will
not be impacted by the change of the New York City Public Schools start date.
We welcome hearing back from you within the next 24 hours that you will be guaranteeing the provision of
these services to all of the Catholic Schools within the Archdiocese of New York and the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Regards,
Mr. Michael J. Deegan, Archdiocese of New York
Thomas Chadzutko, Ed.D
Superintendent of Schools Superintendent – Catholic Schools Support Services
R.C. Diocese of Brooklyn
