We know this is a difficult time for families in closing schools, but we are thrilled with your interest in Our Lady of Refuge School. We have already received a number of inquiries from St. Nicholas' families. We look forward to meeting you at our OPEN HOUSES (21, 28 February; 7 March; 9a -2p) or at your convenience. Please call us (718-367-3081) for more information on registration, tuition and financial aid.

In addition to the previously announced Open Houses on 14 Feb. and 21 Feb., we will be hosting two more OPEN HOUSES on Thursday 28 Feb. and Thursday 7 March, both days from 9a to 2p. These will be primarily aimed at families from St. Joseph's and St. Nicholas of Tolentine. Of course if none of these dates are convenient, parents are urged to call (718-367-3081) to schedule their own personal tour.

School will be closed for Winter break on Friday 15 February and Monday 18 February. School will reopen on Tuesday 19 February.

All OLR parents (grades K-7) are reminded that they must re-register for the coming school year. Parents should have received 2 emails: 1 with directions for registration, and 1 with directions for re-applying for FINANCIAL AID. Families that do not re-register by 15 March will not have a spot held for their child. Please call the school office (718-367-3081) with any questions.

Parents from St. Joseph's School and St. Nicholas of Tolentine School are invited to our OPEN HOUSES on THURSDAY 14 FEBRUARY and THURSDAY 21 FEBRUARY during school hours (9a-2p). If those dates are not convenient, please call us (718-367-3081) to schedule your personal visit. We are happy to accomodate parents during this difficult time.

Our annual Souper Bowl collection of canned food was another great success. Our students collected over 2,500 cans of food!! All items will be given to the Our Lady of Refuge Food Pantry. Congratulations to Mrs. Martinez and the 2nd grade for bringing in over 800 cans!! They win the Souper Bowl trophy!!

School will close at 12 noon on Friday 21 December to start our Christmas vacation. School will reopen on Thursday 3 January.

Honors for the first quarter in grades 3-8 will be given out on Tuesday 20 November @ 8:45a. Parents are cordially invited.

The marks for the first quarter close on Thursday 8 November. For the first time, report cards for grades 1-8 will be available ON-LINE through the parent portal, beginning Wednesday 14 November. Paper copies will be distributed on Thursday 15 November and parent meetings will take place on Friday 16 November. On that day, students will have a 12 noon dismissal

On Wednesday 7 November, the 1st and 2nd grades will have a class trip to Green Meadows Farm in Queens.

On Friday 2 November, our 8th graders will take the TACHS exam for entrance into Catholic High Schools. They will have no regular classes that day.

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.