Dear Families, Stakeholders, Community Members, Faculty, and Staff of Our Lady of Refuge Elementary School,
I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new Principal of Our Lady of Refuge Elementary School, a hidden gem in our community. My name is Dr. Carmen Z. Lopez, and I look forward to working with all of you to continue the school's legacy of excellence. We want to thank Mr. Billings for his many years of service to our school. Under his leadership, numerous accomplishments have greatly benefited our students and staff.
Thanks to Mr. Billings' efforts, we have maintained the exceptional education program you have come to expect from us. Significant improvements include the renovation of the fourth floor to accommodate grades 6, 7, and 8, along with the addition of a new science lab. The Kindergarten has doubled its space by taking over the old Pre-K room, and the Music and Art programs have moved into larger rooms. Additionally, new window blinds have been installed in all classrooms to enhance the learning environment.
f you know any families interested in a quality education for their children, please refer them to us. As a token of our appreciation, if you refer a new family that registers, you will receive a $500 tuition credit! We are ready to host family tours at parents' convenience throughout the summer, with special considerations given to students coming from closing schools. Please call to make your appointment. We will continue to post news and upload documents from the Superintendent and other officials in the Wednesday Folder. Additionally, I will use the IRIS alert system to send you phone, text messages, and emails.
You are all in my prayers. Please keep me in yours.
Blessings,Dr. Lopez has an M.S. and Ed.D. from St. John's University and a B.S. from Mercy College. She is certified by the State of New York as a school administrator, district administrator, and childhood 1-6 teacher. Dr. Lopez has been a principal for eight years, with the last four years spent at the High School within the Archdiocese of New York.