A letter of reflection, change, hope and encouragement to the Families of 2020 Graduates by Allison Colombo, Diocesan Counselor
Category: PDHP Parents
End of the Year Parent Letter
As has been previously shared, our Catholic Academies and Parish Schools have always had a strong relationship with our parents and guardians
End of the Year Students Letter
While the past three months of the school year, have been done remotely, your Catholic education has continued. You are to be commended for your hard work and effort.
End of the Year Teacher Letter
So, dear teachers, as you move closer to the final days of the 2019-2020 school year, please do for yourselves, as you did each day for each child in your class; acknowledge your gifts and talents, your kindness and warmth, your hard work and dedication.
Transitions Part 1
As a former 8th Grade Teacher, I find the transition time for our students going to high school to be a critical one. Therefore, I am using the very well thought out words of Ms. Colombo, who services the Catholic Academies of Sacred Heart in Cambria Heights & in Bayside, Our Lady of Hope in Middle Village, Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in Bayside and Saint Andrew Avellino in Flushing. I thank all our Diocesan and PDHP Counselors and Staff for the extraordinary work they do in our
3 Family Activities to Bring the Fun Back to Your Child's Summer
After an overwhelming spring season, your child could use a summer of fun and lightheartedness
Father’s Day
“Most ordinary men – turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers and singers of songs…”
Celebrating Differences Activity 2
Through diversity, we understand that each individual is unique. Without diversity, life would be very boring.
Great Work
This work of parenting is not easy and I admit that at each parent meeting we hold. Ironically, I go out to support parenting but find my parenting supported just as much if not more. I am grateful as in these days parenting seems impossible when faced with a hurting world where hurt people hurt people.
Letter to Parents from the Superintendent, Thomas Chadzutko
“Our lives begin to end
the day we become silent
about things that matter.”
– Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.