Parents in grades 1-8 are invited to meet the teachers THIS THURSDAY 20 SEPTEMBER at 7p. Teachers will explain their procedures and discuss their goals for this year. Questions will be answered. Please join us.

On Friday 21 September at 9a, we will have a demonstration of all the instruments available to those students who join the Band. Parents are certainly welcome to attend. Applications will be distributed next week. Band is open to students in grades 3-8 and meets every Monday afternoon after school. For more information, please call the office (718-367-3081) or speak to Mr. Levitt (dlevitt@olrbronx.com.)

School will be closed on Tuesday 11 September for a Teachers' Meeting.

We are pleased to welcome two new teachers to Our Lady of Refuge School. Mr. Felipe Salaverry will be teaching Math and Science to grades 6, 7 and 8. Our new third grade teacher is Ms. Michelle Holloway. Parents will be able to meet them, and all our teachers, on Thursday 20 September on BAck to School Night.

The school office will be open Monday 27 August through Thursday 30 August. Office hours are 8a to 2p. There are still SPACES AVAILABLE in our Pre-K (4 year olds) and Grade 1 registration.

The first day of school for all students will be Wednesday 5 September. This will be a FULL DAY. The cafeteria doors will be opened at 7:30a to check ALL TUITION ACCOUNTS. You must make your AUGUST TUITION PAYMENT before your child can begin school. Please call (718-367-3081) for more information.

Supply lists for all students (grades Pre-K to 8) are available on this website. Just click on "Student Life" and look for your grade.

Pre-K and Kindergarden parents are invited to meet with Mr. Billings and your teachers and aides on Wednesday 29 August @ 6p. The teachers will explain how the class is organized, what to expect and other procedures. Parents' questions will be answered. If possible, please do NOT bring your child. We look forward to seeing you.

There are still spaces available in Pre-K and Grade 1 for this September. Please click on ADMISSIONS, then APPLY ONLINE to begin your child's registration. Please call the school office (718-367-3081) with any questions