St. Vincent Ferrer High School
Sister Gail Morgan, O.P., Principal
ext. 101
Administration
Sister Christine Cosgrove, O.P.,
Assistant Principal for Advancement, ext. 102
Sister Martha Kunesh, O.P.,
Assistant Principal,
Curriculum and Academics, ext. 121
Yamilette Rich,
Assistant Principal for Student Affairs, ext. 107
Jane Spillane, Administrative Assistant, ext. 100
Angelina Aldama, Receptionist/Laptop Lab, ext.
112
Attendance
Sister Timothy, O.P., ext. 111
Religion Department
Sister Mary Elena Rizzo, O.P.,
Service, ext. 123
James Kennedy, Chair, ext. 108
Patricia Mehmel, ext. 238
Patricia Mincone, ext. 257
Kelli Murphy, ext.267
English Department
Christopher Mullaney, Chair, ext. 227
Justina Allocca, ext. 228
Michael Beil, ext. 244
Matthew Smithers, ext.258
Meghan Fox, ext. 113
Social Studies/History Department
Peter Hayn, Chair, ext. 211
Donna De Cicco, ext. 262
Theresa Partheymuller, ext. 256
Julie Woodin, ext. 221
Mathematics Department
Sister Martha Kunesh, O.P., Chair, ext. 121
Yacoubou Djima, ext. 305
Victoria Lakis, ext. 222
Patricia Conklin, ext. 261
Adam Constantine, ext. 235
Business Department
Fintan Hynes, ext. 212
Science Department
Hilda Souchet, Chair, ext. 251
Deirdre Coyne, ext. 204
Dr. Kumar, ext. 117
Elana Diamontopulos, ext. 236
Shaina Pineda, ext. 223
Physical Education Department
Bret Searcy, ext. 265
Foreign Language Department
Bay Rivero, Chair, ext. 248
Susana Huerta, ext. 260
Yamilette Rich, ext. 107
Gina Loayza, ext. 110
Sarah Taylor, ext. 220
Fine Arts Department
Marie Caruso, Chair, ext. 207
Krista Wagner, ext. 247
Guidane Department
Carol Tarduogno, Chair, ext. 109
James Kennedy, ext. 108
Sister Gilmary McCabe, O.P., ext. 120
Sister Anne Murray, O.P., ext. 122
Business Office
Frank Berardi, Business Manager, ext. 106
Claudia Fitzpatrick, ext. 103
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PA R E N T N E W S L E T T E R
NOVEMBER 2014
Personal Message from our Principal, Sister Gail Morgan:
We are continuing to collect pledges and contributions for our Walkathon.
We have received more than 82% of the school goal of $140,000. All donations
should be received by October 30th to qualify for incentive prizes and to merit a
FREE DAY!! Thank you for your help and support in this fundraising effort.
Congratulations to the Ferrer Volleyball Team. The Falcons completed a very
successful regular season. The Volleyball team will compete in their first
Play-Off Tournament game on Tuesday, Oct. 28.
Congratulations to the Ferrer Soccer Team. During this, our first season
participating in an official CHSAA league, the team is currently undefeated. They
will be participating in the City Championship against Brooklyn/Queens on Nov. 5.
for your help with Open House on October 18th. We had a very successful
day as more than 1200 visitors toured the school.
IMPORTANT DATES
Saturday, October 25:
FATHER/DAUGHER BOWLING
The Parent Association is sponsoring this event . Families received the
invitation in the mail at the end of September. Please send in your
reservations for this very enjoyable afternoon.
Wednesday, October 29:
PARENT WELCOME SOCIAL
The Parent Association is also sponsoring this event from 6:00 pm— 8:00 pm in
the Lower Church. Do not forget to send in your reservation and you
raffle tickets.
Thursday, October 30:
JUNIOR/FRESHMEN WELCOME
The Juniors will welcome their Freshmen Sisters. Students in both
classes will receive additional information in their homerooms.
Friday, October 31:
FACULTY IN SERVICE DAY
School will not be in session
Wednesday, November 5: EARLY DISMISSAL
Students will be dismissed at 1:00 pm
Wednesday, November 5:
PARENT ASSOCIATION MEETING
The Parent Association will meet at 6:30 pm in the Lower Church. All parents are
welcome and encouraged to attend the meeting.
Friday, November 7:
END OF FIRST QUARTER
The first grading period ends. Please continue following your daughter’s
progress by logging onto the Parent Portal of the school website. If you
cannot access your account, please contact Dr. Kumar.
Friday, November 7:
TACHS EXAM
Saint Vincent Ferrer High School is a testing site for the TACHS high school admissions test. Classes for our students
are as follows: Grades 9 & 10:
Classes NOT in session
Grades 11 & 12:
Classes ARE in session—Dismissal is at 1:15 pm
Tuesday, November 11:
OBSERVANCE OF VETERAN’S DAY
School will not be in session
Wednesday, November 12:
CLASS RING ORDERS
Representatives from the Class Ring company will be at Ferrer to receive orders from the Juniors for
their class rings. Juniors and Junior parents are asked to refer to the letter included with this mailing.
OCTOBER 2014
Thursday, November 13:
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Report cards will be distributed to the parents between 3:00 pm—6:00 pm. Teachers will be available
for parent/teacher conferences during the same time. Parents are encouraged to meet with the teachers
to discuss their daughter’s progress in the classes.
Thursday, November 13 & Friday, November 14: EARLY DISMISSAL
To facilitate parent/teacher conference schedules, students will be dismissed at 1:00 pm on both days
Friday, November 14:
REPORT CARD RELEASE
If parents are unable to pick up their daughter’s report card at the designated time, parents are asked to
write a letter granting permission to release the report card to the student. These requests will not be
honored until November 14th.
Friday, November 14:
TUITION PAYMENT
Payment is due for all families who selected the monthly tuition payment plan.
Students are asked to turn in the tuition payment to the Business Office.
Monday, November 17:
FINANCIAL PLANNING MEETING
The school is hosting this meeting from 7:00 pm—8:30 pm in the Lower Church. A financial planner will
make the presentation and give you information on how to plan for the expenses of a college education
for your children. All parents in all grades are welcome and encouraged to attend this informative meeting.
A letter further explaining the meting will be sent to you the first week in November.
Tuesday, November 18:
SOPHOMORE RETREAT
The Sophomores will attend their annual school retreat. Sophomores will receive additional information about the
retreat during the week of November 10th.
Saturday, November 22:
FAMILY VOLUNTEER DAY
The Parents Association is sponsoring this event. Parents and other family members are encouraged to
join their daughters in a service opportunity. Options for the service sites are included in this mailing.
Please note that this is a date change from the original calendar.
Saturday, November 22:
OVERNIGHT RETREAT
Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish will provide this retreat for our students. Additional information about the retreat will be
provided to the students through the Campus Ministers.
Tuesday, November 25:
THANKSGIVING LITURGY
We will celebrate our Thanksgiving Liturgy at 1:15 pm in the Church. Students will be
dismissed for the Thanksgiving holiday at approximately 2:30 pm. All parents are
invited to this event.
Wednesday, Nov. 26—Friday, Nov. 28: THANKSGIVNG HOLIDAY
School will not be in session