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Volume 16 – Issue 4
May 2015
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRINCIPAL . . .
Dear Parents,
Spring is upon us and the warm weather
is a welcomed friend after the harsh winter
we experienced in the northeast. For educators and students alike spring fills us with a
renewed sense of purpose and the necessary
energy to finish the school year with the
same vigor that we started.
As our school year comes to an end, I
must admit that it is most bitter sweet to part
with the Class of 2015. As of May 1st, our
graduates have been accepted and committed to attend some of the finest schools in
the country. Their accomplishments will
take them to Yale, Georgetown, Oberlin
College, Columbia University, Bard, Vassar,
New Paltz, Northeastern, Villanova Engineering, Georgia Tech, Iona, Siena, Marist,
SUNY Stony Brook, Binghamton, Albany,
Buffalo, Villanova School of Nursing, St.
Anselm School of Nursing, Sacred Heart
University, University of Washington,
Mount Saint Mary College, Drexel University, Scranton University and many, many
more. Most Lourdeans have received generous scholarships as the result of their hard
work and extracurricular activities. This is a
truly impressive group of young men and
women who worked within the rigorous
framework set forth by Our Lady of Lourdes
Faculty and Administration in order to prepare for their continued academic journey.
They are sure to make great contributions to
the world and honor God by and through
their accomplishments.
It is our hope that all underclassmen are
diligently preparing for Regents and finals.
We ask that you please pay close attention to
posted Regents review schedules, teacher
websites, and finals and Regents schedules.
Teachers offer many opportunities to assist
students in preparation for finals and Regents and we encourage all students to attend extra help when it is available. Students
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have worked hard all year to meet the rigorous academic objectives of their courses.
They should be confident if they continue to
work hard, they will see continued success
in learning.
As this year comes to an end, I must say
that I have had the opportunity to watch unsure and cautious freshmen blossom into
confident and joyful Lourdeans. I observed
sophomores and juniors grow in friendship
with one another and meet the daily challenges of managing difficult course work
and their outside interests. I have been continually impressed with their gracious and
kind smiles in the hallway and their willingness to give and serve those in need. Our
Lady of Lourdes High School is a very special school because of the respect and commitment we have for one another. We thank
you for entrusting the education of your
child to the esteemed faculty and staff at
OLL, and I thank you for your commitment
to excellence in Catholic education.
Lourdes is committed to educating the
whole child: physically, intellectually and
morally. Our objective is such that when
they complete their journey here, they are
true disciples of Christ ─ young men and
women who know Christ, want to follow
Christ, and want to make Him known to the
whole world.
Lourdes could not exist without the generous and dedicated volunteers who makeup the Warrior Club, Parents’ Organization,
Touchdown Association, Alumni Organization and the individuals who jump in to help
us throughout the school year. We thank
God for you and we are a better school because of your willingness to serve and support Catholic education. Thank you and
God bless you!
Flynn & O’Hara and Coed Uniform Co. will be at OLL on June 10th from 3:00 - 6:30 p.m.
for uniform and shoe orders.
On July 22nd from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Flynn & O’Hara will return to take uniform
orders.
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June 2015 Final Exam Schedule
2015 Summer NYS Regents Exams
Our Lady of Lourdes High School will be offering and
administering New York State Regents exams in the month of
August. Students who are interested in retaking an exam or
who have failed an exam are welcome and asked to register in
person on Wednesday, June 24th and Friday, June 26th between
the hours of 9:00am to 11:00am. Registration will take place
in Room 117, which is located near the South Bus Entrance.
Registration forms will also be available online at ollchs.org on
the Guidance page. The window for registering students for an
exam will end on Friday, July 10th. The fee for taking an exam
in August is $80.00 for a Lourdes student and $100.00 for a
non-Lourdes student.
The schedule for the August exams is listed below. Morning
exams will begin at 8:30 a.m. and afternoon exams at 12 noon.
Students who are informed by their teacher that they have
failed a particular exam during the June administration period
should make sure they contact their guidance counselor
immediately in order to create a plan for review of the subject
matter and schedule a retake of the exam.
Please contact Mr. Sebastian Rutigliano at (845) 463-0400 ext.
1143 or preferably by e-mail at rutiglianos@ollchs.org with
any questions.
Wednesday, August 12
8:30 a.m.
Algebra I (Common Core)
Comprehensive English
Geometry (Common Core)
12:00 p.m.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Global History and Geography
Living Environment
Thursday, August 13
8:30 a.m.
Geometry
U.S. History and Government
12:00 p.m.
Chemistry
Earth Science
English Language Arts (Common Core)
Tues., 6/2
8:30-11:30
12:00-3:00
Fri., 6/12
English Regents
Geometry Regents
Last Day of Classes
End of 4th Quarter
Mon., 6/15
8:30-10:00
10:30-12:00
L.O.T.E. Final
English 9 & 10 Final
Tues., 6/16
8:30-11:30
12:00-3:00
U.S. History Regents
Biology Regents
Wed., 6/17
8:30-11:30
12:00-3:00
12:00-3:00
Global History Regents
Algebra I Regents
Physics Regents
Fri., 6/19
8:30-11:30
8:30-11:30
Algebra 2/Trig Regents
Earth Science Regents
Mon., 6/22
8:30-10:00
10:30-12:00
Religion 9,10,11 Final
Global I Final
Tues., 6/23
8:30-11:30
Chemistry Regents
Bus schedules are posted throughout the building.
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS—
The following policy will be in effect for the collection of textbooks:
Seniors – Books will be collected from May 18 -- May 27 in
the classrooms. After these dates, books must be returned directly to Mrs. Mletzko in the library. Graduation tickets and
cap and gown will be withheld from any senior who has outstanding books or who has not paid for any lost books by
June 3.
Underclassmen – Books will be collected from June 8 -- June
12 in the classrooms or on the day of a final exam outside the
exam room. After these dates, books must be returned directly
to Mrs. Mletzko in the library by 12:00 each day. Report cards
will be withheld from any student who has outstanding books
or who has not paid for any lost books by Tuesday, June 23.
BOOKS ARE NEVER TO BE LEFT OUTSIDE THE
LIBRARY OR IN A CLASSROOM
WITHOUT THE TEACHER SIGNING OFF ON IT.
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OUR LADY OF LOURDES HIGH SCHOOL
EXAMINATION POLICY
PREPARATION
Students are responsible to bring home all books and study materials necessary to prepare for final and NYS Regents
exams.
Every student is responsible to know the date, time, and room for each of their exams and report to the test at the
proper time. The starting time for each test is noted on the exam schedule posted throughout the school and can be
found on the school website (www.ollchs.org). Homeroom periods are not scheduled during exam weeks.
ATTENDANCE
Students should arrive at school twenty (20) minutes prior to their scheduled exam and must be present in their assigned testing room ten (10) minutes before the start of the exam.
Students do not have to report to school on days that they are not scheduled for an exam. Students must report to the
cafeteria, library or as directed during times that they are not scheduled to take an exam. Students may not roam the
corridors while exams are in session.
The only acceptable excuse for an absence from an exam is an illness confirmed by a physician. The student’s
parent/guardian must telephone the school in the morning and the physician's documentation must be delivered to
the Attendance Office on the day the student returns to school. The Assistant Principal will determine when the exam will be rescheduled; however, students excused from a final exam as described above will be expected to be prepared to take the exam on the day they return to school.
In the event of inclement weather on a scheduled exam day, students and parents should refer to the school website
and local radio stations for announcements and updates. The status of NYS Regents Exams will be announced on the
radio and posted on the OLL website.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, which is any attempt to give or obtain assistance in a formal academic exercise to gain an advantage, will not be tolerated. Students are not permitted to have in their possession a cell phone or
any other electronic device during the administration of an exam. Students are aware that they are to remove all
books, notes, or other aids from their sight and out of reach during the exam. No calculators are allowed in an exam
room unless otherwise permitted. These conditions will be enforced by the exam proctor.
DURATION
The duration of each final exam will be one and a half hours and students must remain in the classroom for the entire
period unless otherwise noted. The duration of a NYS Regents exam will be three hours and students must remain in
the exam room for a minimum of two hours unless otherwise noted.
DRESS CODE
The official school dress code is in effect during exam week.
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CAMP INFORMATION / SUMMER 2015
Traditional Basketball Camp
The annual Edge Athletics Basketball Camp will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes High School the weeks of July 6, July 13, and July
27. Cost is $145 per week and camp includes: Instruction, t-shirt, awards, basketball cards, and game videos. Medical forms are
required, immunization form and exam within 1 year of camp is required. To register online and for more information visit
www.edgeathletics.com or call (845) 264-5078.
Basketball Offensive Skills and Shooting Clinic
This three day Offensive Skills and Shooting Clinic presented by Edge Athletics at Our Lady of Lourdes High School will be held
on August 3, 4 & 5. Learn the proper way to shoot a basketball and how to create space through the use of three basketball shooting machines and professional instruction. There is a day session for the junior division and evening session for the senior division. For more information and to register online, visit www.edgeathletics.com or call (845) 264-5078.
Volleyball Camp
Volleyball Camp at Our Lady of Lourdes High School is scheduled for the week of August 10 th. Girls 6th through 8th grades are invited for a week of instructional volleyball in the Lourdes Arts and Athletic Center. The emphasis of the camp will be fundamental
skill development in the areas of passing, serving, hitting and defense. The camp will operate Monday through Friday from
9:00 am - 3:00 pm and will be limited to 50 campers. The fee is $50. Questions call (914) 475-3028.
BurgerFi Discount exclusively for
Our Lady of Lourdes High School!
Visit BurgerFi the 1st Monday of every month
and receive 10% off your meal purchase.
BurgerFi location: 60 Raymond Avenue • Poughkeepsie, NY
Offer valid on the following Mondays:
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8/3/15
11/2/15
6/1/15
9/7/15
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7/6/15
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH~
Each year our Religion classes reach out to help good causes here,
near home, as well as in far off missions. During Lent we received
a request from the Day Treatment Program at Cerebral Palsy of
Ulster County. The staff wanted to have an Easter Party for their
clients, but they needed a Bunny costume. Could we help?
One Freshmaen class took up the challenge. With help from some
adults here at OLL, the students collected all through Lent. Our
efforts culminated in the purchase of a great costume that will
last for years (even dry cleanable)!
Since many of the clients are on special food restrictions, we were
also able to purchase a stuffed animal for each of the 60 people
who attend the Day Treatment Program.
The party was a success, as you can see in these photo. Thanks to
everyone for your generosity!
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GUIDANCE CORNER~
SENIOR PARENTS: In early May all seniors will receive a very important form requesting information about their plans for next
year (college, work, military, etc.). ALL SENIORS MUST RETURN THIS FORM. It is extremely important for our records, the
graduation program, and the statistics required by the State.
For those seniors planning to attend college, a transcript will be sent to their final college choice in early July. This is one of the
important items on the form mentioned above. If any senior makes a last minute change in the college he/she plans to attend, please
notify Guidance right away so that the transcript can be sent to the correct college.
GRATITUDE PAYS: Please remind your sons and daughters to say a word of thanks to those teachers and guidance counselors
who wrote letters of recommendation to colleges.
JUNIOR PARENTS: Again, we want to remind you to contact us if you still have questions regarding the college search and application process. Continue to encourage your sons and daughters to START EARLY AND PLAN COLLEGE VISITS OVER THE
SUMMER. At our March meeting with parents, we gave out a checklist explaining how to begin the college search and prepare
applications. Please encourage your sons and daughters to follow this checklist and to get started early.
VERY IMPORTANT: Very soon your daughters and sons will be taking their final exams for junior year. This is their last chance
to improve the GPA which will be sent to colleges. Please remind them how important these finals are for college applications.
TWO SPECIAL REMINDERS:
1. We strongly urge all juniors to take the SAT/ACT exam this spring and again in the fall which will give them at least two scores
to send to colleges. They should apply online.
2. Encourage your daughters and sons to use the summer months to read about, explore, and visit colleges.
ALL PARENTS: Since this is our last newsletter of the school year , we want to r emind all students and par ents that all failed
subjects must be made up in Summer School. Our guidance counselors will be calling a few days following the last exam to inform
those students who have failed one or two subjects. Please be available on those days if a call should be necessary. Students who
have recently moved or have unlisted telephone numbers should call the Guidance Office directly. Information about dates for registration and dates for Summer School will be given to all students in school. Students who fail three or more subjects will be asked
to withdraw from Lourdes (Student Handbook, pg. 7). Students who do not attend Summer School when required will also not be
allowed to return to Lourdes. Please be aware that summer plans or work will not exempt a student from this requirement.
Each summer, many colleges offer courses in various subjects, careers and skill areas. As information for these programs comes to
us, we make it available in our Guidance Center. We encourage interested students to make use of this material.
Students taking college level classes will need to provide their Social Security number for the Dutchess registration. This will
be done on the first day of classes. Students who live outside of Dutchess County will also be required to provide residence
information from their home counties.
WE WISH ALL OF YOU A HEALTHY AND RESTFUL SUMMER.
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Validated diplomas & final report
cards may be claimed personally by
the graduate or a parent/guardian in
the Main Office beginning
Wednesday, July 1st from 9:00 a.m.
until 12:00 p.m.
Diplomas will not be given to students
for other students.
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OPENING SCHEDULE FOR
2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
On the opening days of school students will receive their
lockers and textbooks and have their school pictures taken.
The full annual calendar will be printed in the
August newsletter.
Mon., Sept. 7
Labor Day
Tues., Sept. 8
Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors /
FULL DAY OF SCHOOL
Wed., Sept. 9
Freshmen / FULL DAY OF
SCHOOL
Thurs., Sept. 10
All Students Report
REMINDER
Book Sale Week
Don’t forget the Varsity Sports
Awards Dinner on
Wednesday, May 27h
at Anthony’s Pier 9 and
the JV Awards Dinner at OLLHS on
Monday, June 8th.
Hope to see you there
as we celebrate the
accomplishments of all our
student athletes!
For the 2015-2016 School Year
Registration forms are available on the
school website under “Athletics & Clubs”
In order to make the Summer Book Sale more convenient for students and families, we will have two Book
Sale days. Students and parents may come anytime between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on August 26 and 27.
You will be able to purchase Religion textbooks, any
workbooks/review books needed for any other class
and school locks.
The sale will take place in room 104 (enter the building
through the main entrance).
Incoming freshmen will have an opportunity during
Freshmen Family Orientation on August 25 to purchase
books and locks.
Students who are unable to make any of these days, will
have an opportunity to visit the Bookstore during homeroom on the first day of school.
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$$ Finance Office Reminders $$

If you have not sent in the 2015-2016 Re-registration form and $200 fee (payable to Our Lady of Lourdes), please do so now if
your student is returning next year. If you are not returning next year, please notify the Main Office as soon as possible.

All tuition and fees for the current school year must be paid in full by May 10, 2015 so that your child can take final exams, receive graduation materials and yearbook.

If you applied for Financial Aid for the 2015-2016 school year, you will be notified by the Business Office on or around June
15th.

All Pay in Full payments for the new school year are due by June 19, 2015 in order to receive the $100 discount. Send only
$7,750.00 to FACTS.

The first payment for the new school year for Monthly Invoice plans (Includes the $59 FACTS fee) and Automatic checking
plans is due August 10, 2015.

If you have any questions about billing, please contact the Business Office at extension 1137 or 1122
Stay tuned for more details!
FOURTH QUARTER – MAY 2015
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From The Parents’ Organization ...
Dear Parents and Guardians,
It’s hard to believe that we are almost at the end of another school year!
Thanks to the support of our members we have been able to make some significant donations to the school. The $3,000 annual pledge supporting the Capital Campaign was covered, we were a sponsor at the Divine Taste Evening, and our beautiful
campus will be getting new informational signs which we will be purchasing as soon as all the permits are obtained.
Thank you for your continued support of our fundraisers. That money allows us to make these donations and improvements
to the school. Our Yankee Candle fundraiser in February raised approximately $1600. Special thanks to Kathy Wiley who
chaired this event for us.
Our annual Clothing Drive in early March was very successful, bringing in 10,402 pounds of clothing, shoes, toys, and linens
to help impoverished countries and raising $2,000 for our organization. Special thanks to Missy DeMattio and to all the students who helped with the event. Please mark your calendars for next year’s clothing drive which will be held the weekend
of February 27 – March 1, 2015. The Parents’ Org. does have storage space for any items you would like to drop off prior to
the next drive. Please contact Pat Philipbar to make arrangements.
At our May OLLPO meeting, the drawing for the tuition raffle winner will be held. Drawings for the 26 week club winners will
continue through May. The following people are the recent winners of the weekly $25 drawing:
March — Margaret Connaughton
Joan Marie Flohl
James McGowan
Josephine Pennacchia
April — Judy and Bob Curtain
Linda Nevelus
Arthur and Dana Bortz
Pat and Denise O'Donoghue
Regina Boscia
The Parents’ Organization, along with the Warrior Club, is planning a cleanup of the school grounds in late May or early June
in preparation for graduation on June 6. Please watch your emails for information on helping.
Our last event this year is the Staff Appreciation Luncheon, scheduled for Monday, June 15. We need a chairperson for this
event as well as volunteers to provide a dessert for this year’s luncheon. If you are able chair the event or to provide a dessert that day, please contact Pat Philipbar.
The Parents’ Organization would like to thank the cafeteria staff and maintenance staff for all the help they have given us this
year.
Our last meeting for this school year will be held on May 20 at 7:30 pm in the school library. If you have any questions, feel
free to contact us.
Sincerely,
Co-Presidents – Denise O’Donoghue and Patrick Philipbar, Secretary – Fiona Santoianni,
Treasurer – Joanne Belmonte, Membership Director – Kathy McKeown
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End of Year Calendar
MAY 2015
JUNE 2015
1
1
1
4
4-13
7
11
13
13
14
18
20
21
22
22-25
27
28
29-31+
2
Dress Down Day
Senior Prom / Christos / 7:00
NO SCHOOL FOR SENIORS
Rosary / Chapel / 2:45
A.P. Exams
Senior Parents Cocktail Party / Christos / 7:00-8:30
Rosary / Chapel / 2:45
Progress Reports
Academic Awards Ceremony / AAC / 7:00
Ascension Thursday Liturgy / AAC / 9:30
Rosary / Chapel / 2:45
Spring Band Concert / Aud. / 7:00
Spring Chorus Concert / Aud. / 7:00
Chorus & Band Trip
Memorial Day Recess / NO SCHOOL
Varsity Sports Dinner / Anthony’s Pier 9 / 6:00
Last Day of Classes for Seniors
Senior Trip to Disney World
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
10
12
12
15-23
Geometry & English Regents Exams / No School
For All Other Students
Seniors Return from Disney World
Graduation Practice
Baccalaureate Mass / St. Martin de Porres Church / 7:00
Warrior Friday
Commencement / AAC / 10:00
J.V. Sports Awards Dinner / AAC / 6:00
Senior Barbeque & Yearbook Distribution
Senior Barbeque Rain Date
Uniform & Shoe Co.’s / 3:00-6:30
Last Day of Classes
End of 4th Quarter
Finals & Regents Exams
Mock Trial Team Wins County Title ─
The Mock Trial Team has won the Dutchess County Championship for the second year in a row. The team went on to compete in
the Regional Tournament, making it to the second round before losing to Orange County. Senior Brigid Cruser has been selected
by the Dutchess County Bar Association to receive the Ben Allen Breslow Award for Outstanding Performance. The Mock Trial
team is coached by faculty member Andrea DeMeo and Assistant District Attorney Edward T. McLoughlin.
Members of the 2014-2015 Mock Trial Team are (not all members are pictured):
Seniors - Brigid Cruser, Khendra Davis, Zachary Dyer, Thomas Gould, Chase Williams
Juniors - Daniel Cox, Allan Rappleyea, Katha Sikka
Sophomores - Charles Brady, Onora Cruser, Andrew Lam, Emily Mantaro
Freshmen - Mark Gambeski, Brandon Hoolihan, James Lapinel
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Medical Requirements for Fall Sports
(For those currently enrolled in Grades 9-11, May 2015)
Any student who wishes to participate in a fall sport at Our Lady of Lourdes must meet both
of the following requirements:
# 1. The athlete must pass a sport physical prior to participation --- this includes team tryouts.
Sports physicals are valid for one calendar year.
Physical exams for current students, grades 9 - 11 will continue to be offered during May.
Students should sign up for a physical in the Health Office by May 14th. It is the responsibility of the student to schedule and keep his/her appointment.
The school nurse must receive notification of any sport physical planned to be done outside of
school.
AND
# 2. An updated health history will also need to be completed by the parent/guardian prior to
the start of tryouts. This form will be mailed home in July to students in grades 9 - 11 who
have a valid sports physical on file in the Health Office. It must be received NO LATER
THAN Tuesday, August 4th.
PLEASE BE ADVISED --- ANY STUDENT WHO DOES NOT
COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS ABOVE WILL NOT BE
ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE!
The school Health Office is closed during the summer. It will be open August 4th-August 6th. If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact the school nurse, Mrs. McAllister, R.N., at extension 1131 before the end of
the school year.
HEALTH OFFICE REMINDERS
The end of the school year is quickly approaching! If your child has medication in the school Health Office, please be advised that it must be picked up prior to the last day of school. Any medication remaining after that time will be discarded.
If your child will be applying for working papers through your school district, but needs an immunization record from the
health office, please see me before the end of the school year.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Health Office at ext. 1131.
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Our Lady of Lourdes TACHS Exam Review Course 2015
Our review course held at Our Lady of Lourdes High School is designed to familiarize students with the TACH exam. The course will
provide the students with an understanding of the test format, types of questions and how to approach different types of questions. Students will review the math, reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar skills on the exam and learn test-taking strategies
to help them work faster and more confidently to maximize their score.
 Our course instructors are highly qualified and students attending last year achieved significant success on the exam.
 Top performers on the TACHS exam completed our course here at OLL which resulted in substantial
scholarship offers
Course Information:
TACHS Exam Review Class Schedule (13 hours)
Day
Date
Time
Saturday
September 26
8:30 a.m. – 10:30am
Saturday
October 3
8:30 a.m. – 10:30am
Saturday
October 10
8:30 a.m. – 10:30am
Saturday
October 17
8:30 a.m. – 10:30am
Saturday
October 24
8:30 a.m. – 10:30am
Saturday
October 31
8:30 a.m. – 11:30am
FEES (Cost of Workbook included):
Registration (June 1 -26)
$250.00
Late Registration (After June 26)
$275.00
Registration Information:
June 1 through 26

Registration period conducted at Our Lady of Lourdes High School. Exam review classes will be considered to
be offered only if a minimum of ten students (10) have enrolled.

Forms are available on the school website www.ollchs.org /Admissions/Application Process and in the Main
Office at Our Lady of Lourdes High School

Parents may use e-mail to register – please attach registration materials. Payment must be received by
June 26th to guarantee a seat.

No refunds will be granted upon completion of registration process
Contact Information:
Michael Krieger
E-mail: kriegerm@ollchs.org
Phone: (845) 463-0400 Ext. 1125
Website http://ollchs.org
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News from the Office of Advancement!
Thank you to all who came out and supported our 6 th Annual Divine Tastes event on Monday, April 20th. This is our annual
“premier” event held on the grounds of beautiful Locust Grove, and once again our Lourdes community has eagerly embraced this
special evening for which we are most grateful.
My sincerest appreciation to Taste Co-Chairs Lori Loehr and Donna Walsh. This event would not be possible and would not have
grown to the success it is without the dedication, enthusiasm and organization that they bring to creating this special evening. In
addition, I am extremely grateful to our dedicated and hard working student, faculty & parent volunteers especially the committee
members below who made the entire evening possible. From the initial planning to set-up to creating an exciting array of raffle prizes, their hard work and dedication cannot go unnoticed.
Ilene Cooke
Jackie & Dean DiMarzo
Caryn Morales
Paula Tullo
Additional thanks to so many of our families who donated raffle baskets and silent auction items. Those donations attributed quite
largely to our success! Very special thanks to Certified Master Chef Ken Arnone who donated the Cooking Class and Dinner for 4.
An exceptional prize and unique experience! Congratulations to winner Michelle Mazzarella!
Very special thanks to our sponsors:
Divine Sponsors
Durants Party Rentals – Glen and Wendy Lois
South Side Wine & Spirits - Valerie & Kevin Hall
Savor Sponsors
Adams Fairacre Farms
BurgerFi
Christos Catering
Ilene Cooke & David Newton
Lori & Steve Loehr
Merrill Lynch Wealth Mgmt. – Mellany Bagtas, CFP, CRPC;
Marc Cassalina, CFP; Pat Gosselin
Navin Brothers Food Service, Inc.
OLL Parent Organization
Wm.G. Miller & Son Funeral Home, Inc
Sample Sponsors
Eastern Offset Printing
Gartner Charity Match Program
Machado Architectural
Debbie & John Nichols
Sayegh Law
Terry & Paul Supple
Shelly & Al Viani
Nancy & Ray Watroba
Plate Sponsor
Rose & Kiernan Inc.
Sip Sponsors
Patricia Brozon
Rev. Brian McWeeney, D.Min (Prin)
Pepsi Cola of the Hudson Valley
Teahan & Constantino
Michael Torsone Funeral Home, Inc.
Paula & John Tullo
Mary E. Westermann
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The food provided by the restaurants was outstanding and we are grateful for their participation. Many are alumni and/or parents of
our school….more examples of the wonderful community we are part of! Please patronize these businesses whenever possible as
they all contributed so much to make this event a success for our school:
825 Main Products
www.825mainproducts.com
Mill House Brewing Company
www.millhousebrewing.com
All Shook Up Cafe & Juice Bar
www.allshookupcafe.squarespace.com
My Brother Bobby’s Salsa
www.mbbsalsa.com
Beacon Falls Café
www.beaconfallscafe.com
Porco Café Fresh
www.porcocafefresh.com
Bella’s Home Baked Goods
www.bellashbg.com
Simply Gourmet/Bluestone Bistro
www.simplygourmetevents.com
www.bluestonebistrony.com
Brasserie 292
www.brasserie292.com
Sukhothai Restaurant
www.sukhothainy.com
Cosimo’s Poughkeepsie
www.cosimospoughkeepsie.com
The Bagel Shoppe
www.thebagelshoppefishkill.com
Drink More Good
drinkmoregood.com
Umberto’s of Mamma Marissa
www.umbertos.org
Farm to Table Bistro
www.ftbistro.com
Villa Borghese
www.thevillaborghese.com
Forget Me Not Cupcakes
www.forgetmenotcupcakesny.com
We appreciate your support of our Golf Classic that will take place on Thursday, June 18th at McCann Memorial Golf Course. We
invite you to participate in the day OR if you or your business would like to support the event in the form of a sponsorship, tee sign
or ad, we would be most grateful.
We have come to find this time of year bittersweet as we say goodbye to our graduating seniors. Many of them have volunteered in
this office with various activities and events each year, and we have come to know many of them. Their help has been invaluable,
and now as they become alumni, we look forward to seeing them come back in future years as we continue to connect with them.
We are always impressed with their accomplishments and all they seek to do. Thank you for sharing them with us!
I hope you all enjoy a relaxing and safe summer!
Please feel free to contact our office at any time!
Christine Kolosky
Director of Marketing & Enrollment
845-463-0400, ext. 1005
koloskyc@ollchs.org
Jeannie Wells ‘88
Director of Development & Alumni Relations
845-463-0400, ext. 1009
wellsj@ollchs.org
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Europe Easter 2016
London, Paris and Madrid
March 17 - March 25, 2016
Attention Parents/Guardians, Students, Aumni
Come to our meeting on Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30pm in N102
$3374.00 per person
Price is valid until June 1st, 2015 only!
REGISTER NOW BEFORE THE PRICE GOES UP!
To register, students may pick up forms from
Mrs. Antonia Mauro or Mrs. Judi Maher, or
visit www.acis.com, enter Mrs. Mauro’s name and our ID #17317.
Travel with Mrs. Mauro, Mrs. Maher & our trusted & reliable sponsors, ACIS.
Email with your questions: mauroa@ollchs.org
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A Successful Year for the Math Team
The Math Team at Our Lady of Lourdes High School has had a very successful year of competition for the
2014-2015 school year! Our team competes as a member of the Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, and Orange County League (DUSO). After 5 local competitions, our “A” team, with members Thomas Gould, Andrew Lam,
Sean Michael, Philip O’Connor, Adam Wiley, and Zed Zhong, moved on to the Sectionals level competition.
Our “A” team tied for 5th place at Sectionals!
Two of our students, Thomas Gould and Zed Zhong, were invited to compete at the New York State Mathematics League (NYSML) competition. This competition was for the approximately 450 top mathematics students in New York State selected based on their Math Team competition scores. The competition took place
Saturday, April 25th at Syosset High School in Long Island.
Our students participated through the DUSO team. The top 45 students from the DUSO area were broken into
three 15 person teams, of which our students belonged in the "A" team and "B" team. The DUSO "B" team,
with the help of our very own Thomas Gould, finished in 3rd place with a difference of only one point between 3rd and 2nd place.
We would like to extend a congratulations to all students who participated on the OLL Math Team and look
we forward to another successful year to come!
~Sophia Sweeny and Jessie Molt, Math Team Co-Coaches
SCHOOL UNIFORMS
As of May 15, 2015 no uniforms will be sold in the school bookstore.
The following options are available for purchasing OLL uniforms:
Starting June 2015, OLL school uniforms and gym uniforms can be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara School Uniforms.
School shoes can ONLY be purchased from CO-ED Uniform Shoe Company.
Flynn and O’Hara and CO-ED Uniform Shoe Company will be at Our Lady of Lourdes on June 10th from 3:006:30 pm. Additionally, Flynn and O’Hara will be at OLL on July 22nd from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. (They will not be
providing uniform samples on this day.)
Students can also purchase the following items at Lil Darling Uniform Shoppe
(1177 U.S. 9, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, phone # (845)298-7300): Our Lady of Lourdes short sleeve polo
shirts, sweaters, vests, oxfords, kilts, pants, socks and tights.
Additional items for students to purchase for the 2015-2016 School Year include Our Lady of Lourdes long sleeve polo
shirts and Our Lady of Lourdes varsity sweaters. These items are available for all grades and only available through
Flynn & O’Hara.
If you have any questions about school uniforms, please contact Mrs. Shaw at ext. 1127 shawa@ollchs.org or
Mr. Purcell at ext. 1124 purcellt@ollchs.org.
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Our Lady of Lourdes High School
131 Boardman Road
Poughkeepsie, New York 12603
Building on the tradition of Excellence
Phone: 845-463-0400
Fax: 845-463-0174
The Administration, faculty & staff of Our Lady of Lourdes
High School wishes all our families a
fun and restful summer!