Catholic Schools Week 01-27-2016

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From the outside, Saint Mary’s Elementary School looks like many other well-kept suburban schools with energetic children entering its doors, but once inside, you’ll immediately feel the St. Mary’s difference.

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INSPIRED THINKERS. } THE SCHOOLS OF SAINT MARY CREATIVE LEADERS. At The Schools of Saint Mary, Manhasset, students in Nursery through Grade 12 flourish in an innovative, rigorous, and nurturing educational environment rooted in Catholic values. The schools’ mission is to empower students to find inspiration and joy as they discover themselves and learn what they are capable of accomplishing.

The school day doesn’t end when the last bell rings – St. Mary’s becomes a vibrant after-school community as students at all grade levels participate in a wide range of extracurricular clubs and activities, exploring their talents and skills outside of academia.

The St. Mary’s education is about more than just academics – spiritual values, a sense of service and the growth of faith are fostered by connecting Gospel values to all parts of the

service projects, and attend Mass together throughout the school year. Middle school and high school students gain an appreciation for the arts and develop their creativity through participation in the Fine and Performing Arts Program, taking classes in art, chorus, band, orchestra, dance or stage performance; performing arts students learn from and work alongside professionals in those fields, thanks to St. Mary’s collaboration with The Josephine Foundation. The Schools of St. Mary is also proud of its competitive athletics programs at the middle school and high school levels, which are highly regarded for both excellent coaching and superb sportsmanship. St. Mary’s St. Mary’s High School Spanish Honors students wrote and illustrated bilingual stories for the second grade and had the opportunity to present high school teams have earned 63 league championships and 14 state their work in a classroom lesson. (Photo by Eileen Symmons) titles, including a girls’ basketball championship in 2015.

In the science lab, St. Mary’s Elementary School students work collaboratively and learn about science, technology, engineering and math through a STEM education. (Photo by Eileen Symmons)

From the youngest students in the Early Childhood Education Program to high school seniors, The Schools of St. Mary is preparing inspired thinkers and creative leaders, guiding all their students as they develop the character traits of great leaders and skilled team players, including creativity, flexibility, diligence, perseverance, accountability, and responsibility.

St. Mary’s welcomes a diverse student body, consisting of students of many different faiths and cultural backgrounds, who come from Nassau and Suffolk Counties and several New York City boroughs including Queens and Brooklyn; St. Mary’s also welcomes international students.

For information on the programs and curriculum at St. Mary’s or to schdule a personal tour, please contact Mrs. Grace Cavallo, President of The Schools of St. Mary, at 516.627.0385 or visit www.stmary.ws.

In partnership with The Josephine Foundation, the growing Performing Arts Program includes orchestra, dance, voice and acting. Last year’s spring, middle school musical was “Peter Pan”. (Photo by Eileen Symmons)

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The use of cutting-edge technology, including campus-wide wireless capabilities, an online system that allows students and parents to access homework and grades, and school-issued iPads for every student in sixth through twelfth grade, helps teachers provide students with a strong academic foundation. Small class sizes foster a more personal connection between students and faculty. St. Mary’s youngest students learn in an environment that blends fun, sharing and learning. Older students have the opportunity to take Regents, advanced placement and online classes and our teachers, many of whom have advanced degrees, are always on hand to offer individual extra help. Last year’s high school graduating class was awarded $12 million in academic scholarships and those students were accepted to many prestigious colleges and universities, including MIT, Princeton, New York University, Boston College, The Catholic University of America, Villanova, Columbia, and Cornell University.

curriculum, including core academic classes, allowing students at all grade levels to deepen their own moral standards and ethics. Students participate in campus ministry, spiritual retreats,

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Meet The New Superintendent Of Schools, Dr. Kathleen Walsh Ed.d.

In September, Dr. Kathleen Walsh, Ed.D. was selected as the new superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Walsh, who has served as the assistant superintendent of curriculum and elementary schools in the Diocese for the past two years, steps into the role following Sr. Joanne Callahan’s 23 years of service to the schools and students of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Sr. Joanne will continue to share her expertise in a new position as secretary of education within the newly-formed education corporation.

Walsh comes to the Diocese from an educational background rooted in the richness of Catholic education.

She attended both Catholic elementary and high school and each degree pursued and achieved was done so in a Catholic institution of higher learning. Her background in education has spanned both the public and private sectors and she has been selfless in her desire to make a difference in the lives of the students, families and professionals she serves.

During her years in the field of education she has acted as a catalyst for change, initiating programs and projects that reach out to many and address the needs and interests of all students. She recognizes and respects parents’ role as the first teachers of their children. Through working with others she has learned the value of collaboration and cooperation in order to accomplish the mission of the organization.

Walsh has a deep faith and puts that faith into action in serving and helping people experience the rewards of an education that is academically rigorous and spiritually grounded. Her own spiritual journey began at St. Michael Parish in East New York where Walsh grew up and worshiped with her family. The importance of faith, education, and family were some of her first lessons, both at home and in school.

Today, Walsh and her husband Dennis are parishioners of the Parish of Saint Raphael in East Meadow.

Walsh’s first job in education was as

Dr. Walsh visited with students at St. Thomas the Apostle School in West Hempstead.

an elementary classroom teacher for the Diocese of Brooklyn, in a parish school where she spent eight years.

After moving to the New York City public schools Walsh began to take on other roles in education.

“In the public schools I worked as a classroom teacher, I was a

professional developer, a librarian, an assistant principal, and a principal.

For me, it was very important to work each of those steps so that I would know what was expected. I would know how to guide people and how

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St. Peter’s eighth grade at the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead

St. Peter’s Takes A Trip To Sag Harbor Eighth-graders at St. Peter of Alcantara School in Port Washington took a trip to Sag Harbor’s Bay Street Theatre recently to see a performance of Of Mice and Men. The students, along with their teachers, Mrs. Cosentino and Mr. Burns, were enthralled by the play. The class had read the play Of Mice and Men over the summer as part of their summer reading requirements and enjoyed the performance.

After the show they went to lunch at the restaurant Page at 63 Main in Sag Harbor. Finally, the class went to the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead.

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Walsh is a highly experienced educator. She earned her doctorate in school administration and instructional leadership from Saint John’s University in 2001 and is a recipient of the Chancellor’s Fellowship. She also possesses a master’s degree in

Attend an Open House during Catholic Schools Week, January 31 - February 6.

Strong spiritual values are a living part of a child’s daily activities at every Long Island Catholic elementary school. Your child is nurtured in a unique community environment where vital interaction with other children, families, and the parish reinforces enduring moral beliefs and a respect for others. Your child also gains the skills, knowledge, and self-esteem for future success in an innovative setting where academic rigor is enhanced by an array of cutting-edge learning resources.

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To learn more about Catholic Schools Week Open Houses and to find a school near you, call 516-678-5800 x 258 or visit www.LICatholicElementarySchools.org

Dr. Kathleen Walsh spoke at the Diocesan Teacher’s Conference.

library science from Saint John’s and a master’s degree in curriculum and training from Fordham University.

She earned her BA in child study and speech from Saint Joseph’s College, Brooklyn and earned additional credits in special education from Brooklyn College. In addition to serving as assistant superintendent for curriculum and assistant superintendent for elementary schools for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, Walsh has extensive experience as teacher and administrator including recent service as assistant superintendent for K-12 curriculum and instruction for the Wappingers Central School District.

Previously, she served as principal of the Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School.

“For me it was like coming home.” said Walsh. “I’m rooted in Catholic education, both as student and as teacher, and I look forward to leading this outstanding team and these beautiful schools into the future.”

For Walsh, the position with the Diocese of Rockville Centre and her return to Catholic education is the completion of a full circle.

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Nassau County’s Catholic Elementary Schools And Open House Schedules

St. Christopher School 15 Pershing Blvd., Baldwin • 516223-4404 • www.stchris-school. org Sunday, Jan. 31: 10:30 a.m to 2 p.m. following the 9:30 a.m.

Family Mass; Tuesday, Feb. 2: 9 to 11:30 a.m.

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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School 2341 Washington Ave., Bellmore • 516-785-5709 • www.steas.com Sunday, Jan. 31: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

St. Raymond’s School 263 Atlantic Ave., East Rockaway • 516-593-9010 • www.srsny.org Sunday, Jan. 31: 10 a.m. to noon (following the 9 a.m. Family Mass) Our Lady of Victory School 2 Bellmore St., Floral Park • 516352-4466 • www.olvfp.org Sunday, Jan. 31: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (after 10:30 a.m. Family Mass); Tuesday, Feb. 2: from 10 to 11 a.m.

The De La Salle School* 87 Pine St., Freeport • 516-379-8660 • www.delasalleschool.org Inquiries anytime – Learn@ DeLaSalleSchool.org

St. Anne’s School 25 Dartmouth St., Garden City • 516-352-1205 • www. stannesgcschool.org Sunday, Jan. 31: 1 to 3 p.m. (following the 11:45 a.m. Family Mass) St. Joseph School 450 Franklin Ave., Garden City • 516-747-2730 • www. st-josephschool.com Sunday, Jan. 31: 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (following the 9 a.m.

Family Mass) All Saints Regional Catholic School 12 Pearsall Ave., Glen Cove • 516676-0762 • www.asrcatholic.org Sunday, Jan. 31: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Holy Family School 25 Fordham Ave., Hicksville • 51638-3846 • www.hfsli.org Sunday, Jan. 31: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Our Lady of Mercy School 520 S. Oyster Bay Rd., Hicksville • 516-433-7040 • www.olmshicks. org Sunday, Jan. 31: 11:30 a.m. (following the 10:30 a.m. Family

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Mass) Long Beach Catholic Regional School 735 W. Broadway, Long Beach • 516-432-8900 • www.lbcrs.org Sunday, Jan. 31: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Monday, Feb. 1: 10 to 11 a.m.

Our Lady Of Peace School 21 Fowler Ave., Lynbrook • 516-5934884 • www.olpschoollynbrook. org Sunday, Jan. 31: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (following the 9:30 a.m.

Family Mass) Our Lady of Lourdes School 76 Park Blvd., Malverne • 516-5997328 • www.ollmalverne.org Sunday, Jan. 31: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (following the 9:30 a.m.

Family Mass)

516-541-1546 • www.stroseschool.net Tuesday, Feb. 2: 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., 7 to 8 p.m.

Notre Dame School 25 Mayfair Rd., New Hyde Park • 516354-5618 • www.ndsnet.org Sunday, Jan. 31: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Monday, Feb. 1: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 1 to 2 p.m.; Tuesday, Feb. 2: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Holy Child Academy* 25 Store Hill Rd., Old Westbury • 516-626-9300 • www. holychildacademy. org Sunday, Jan. 31: from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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St. Dominic Elementary School 35 School St., Oyster Bay • 516-922-4233 •www. stdomsob.org Sunday, Jan. 31: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (after 10 a.m. Family Mass); Tuesday, Feb. 2: 9 to 11 a.m.

St. Rose of Lima School 4704 Merrick Rd., Massapequa •

St. Peter of Alcantara School 1321 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington • 516-944-3772 • www. stpeterspw.org Sunday, Jan. 31: 9:30 to 11 a.m.; 1 to 3 p.m.; Tuesday, Feb. 2: 9:30

Our Lady of Grace Montessori* 29 Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset • 516-365-9832 • www. olgmanhasset.com

1340 Northern Blvd., Manhasset • 516-627-0184 • www. stmary11030.org Sunday, Jan. 24: noon

to 11:30 a.m.

St. Agnes Cathedral School 70 Clinton Ave., Rockville Centre • 516-678-5550 • www.stagnes-school. org Sunday, Jan. 31: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (following the 9:30 a.m. Family Mass) Maria Regina School 4045 Jerusalem Ave., Seaford • 516541-1229 • www.mariareginaschool. org Early Childhood Open House: Thursday, Jan. 28: 6 to 8 p.m. and Open House: Sunday, Jan. 31: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

St. William the Abbot School 2001 Jackson Ave., Seaford • 516-785-6784 • www. stwilliamtheabbot.net Sunday, Jan. 31: noon to 2 p.m.

St. Edward The Confessor School 2 Teibrook Ave., Syosset • 516-9217767 • www.stedwardconfessor.org Sunday, Jan. 31: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (following the 9:30 a.m. Family Mass) St. Martin De Porres Marianist School* 530 Hempstead Blvd., Uniondale •

516-481-3303 • www. stmartinmarianist.org Saturday, Jan. 23: 1 to 3 p.m.

Holy Name of Mary School 90 S. Grove St., Valley Stream • 516825-4009 • www.hnomschool.org Sunday, Jan. 31: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School 101 Maple Ave, Westbury • 516333-0580 • www.stbolh.org Sunday, Jan. 31: 9:15 a.m.; Opening Liturgy at 10:30 a.m.; Monday, Feb. 1 through Thursday, Feb. 4: tours begin at 10:30 a.m.

St. Thomas the Apostle 12 Westminster Rd., West Hempstead • 516-481-9310 • www. stthomasschool.net Sunday, Jan. 31: 11:30am - 2 p.m. (following the 10:30 a.m. Family Mass); Monday, Feb. 1: 9 to 11 a.m.

St. Aidan School 510 Willis Ave., Williston Park • 516746-6585 • www.staidanschool.org Sunday, Jan. 31: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (following the 9 a.m. Family *private schools Mass) Listings supplied by the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Visit licatholicelementaryschools.org for more information.

Our Lady of Victory Catholic School Parish Elementary School for Nursery – Grade 8

Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

2 Bellmore Street, Floral Park, NY 11001

Celebrates Catholic Schools Week January 31st -February 5th, 2016

Catholic Tradition, Academic Excellence…

A Community Grounded In Faith • • • • • • • • • •

Individual attention in a caring community Faith values integrated curriculum Full day Kindergarten and Pre-kindergarten New York State Core Curriculum Test scores exceed the diocesan average on the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills, a nationally normed test Service/stewardship experiences Safe and disciplined environment Extended after & before school care Accelerated math Spanish : Grades 4-8

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100% acceptance to Catholic High School Prep for Catholic High School Entrance Exam Academic intervention/remediation Commitment to technology use to enhance education State-of-the-art computer lab SMART Board Interactive White boards in each grade K-8 classroom After school enrichment clubs Band/instrument lessons Active School Board and Parent Association CYO Sports

Come Visit Our Open House

Sunday, January 31st, 2016 from 11:30-1:00PM Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 from 10:00AM-11:00AM Or, for a registration appointment, call: 516-352-4466 Financial aid may be available from Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation

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My Call To Be An Alter Server My name is Shonagh CruiseHiggins. I go to St. Peter of Alcantara School in Port Washington. I have been going to St. Peter’s since preschool, and it changed me so much. I have made so many new friends and I love it. In fourth grade, Deacon Joe came into my classroom and invited us to be altar servers. I was so excited to go home and ask my parents if I could do it. They said, “Absolutely.” I was so excited.

On the first training day, I realized there were other kids from my class doing it also. Ben, Conor, Robert and Peter were training also, and that made it even more exciting.

Deacon Joe taught me everything about being an altar server. He was so patient and nice. When I was little, I always wanted to be the person on the altar with the priest. I thought that it would make me feel closer to God. Now that I am an altar server, it is exactly like I imagined. I do feel closer to God, and I feel very privileged to be part of the Mass in a special way.

Holy Trinity Senior Molly Griffith Named Commended Student

My Grandma lives in Ireland. We call her “Granny Pam” and she is so proud of me. She says a lot of prayers every day and a lot of her prayers are answered. She is an inspiration to me as she practices her faith very much.

Holy Trinity Diocesan High School Principal Gene Fennell recently announced that Senior Molly Griffith of Massapequa has been named a Commended Student in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, was presented by the principal to Griffith.

“Recognizing academically talented students plays a fundamental role in the advancement of educational excellence within our nation,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “The young people recognized as Commended Students represent some of the best and brightest minds in the

country as demonstrated by their outstanding performance in our highly competitive program. We sincerely hope this recognition will provide them with additional educational outlets and motivate them in their pursuit of academic achievement.”

About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise.

Although they will not continue in the 2016 competition for National Merit Scholarships, Commended Students placed among the top 5 percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2016 competition by taking the 2014 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT).

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Rescheduled: Free Throw Contest The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest, which was scheduled to be held on Saturday, Jan. 23, at Saint Mary’s Elementary School has been rescheduled due to the threat of inclement weather this coming weekend.

The Free Throw Contest will be held on Sat, Jan. 30, at 9 a.m. and has been relocated to Saint Mary’s High School, Immaculata Hall Gymnasium, 51 Clapham Ave. in Manhasset. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m.

Boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level competition for the 2016 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship.

The competition is hosted by the Fr. William A. Daly Council #2122 from St. Aloysius in Great Neck.

The Knights of Columbus Free Throw

Championship is sponsored annually, with winners progressing through local, district and state competitions. Based on scores from the state-level, Knights of Columbus international headquarters will announce international champions.

Children who are 9 to 14 years old are eligible to participate and will compete in their respective age divisions. Last year, more than 120,000 sharpshooters participated in more than 3,600 local competitions.

All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the event. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent. For entry forms or additional information, contact Tom Mayerhauser PGK at tjm514@verizon.net.

Sister Mary Leonora Tucker, SSND, will be visiting St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School in Westbury to discuss her book, I Hold Your Foot: The Story of My Enduring Bond With Liberia.

Sister Leonora was the principal of St. Brigid’s School from 1978 until 1984.

After she left St. Brigid’s she joined the School Sisters of Notre Dame mission in Liberia. Last year she wrote a book about her 30 years as a missionary in Liberia and West Africa through civil war and violence.

She will be visiting St. Brigid’s School at 101 Maple Ave. in Westbury on Sunday, Jan. 31, to share her fascinating experiences. The meet and greet, book sale and signing will take place in the school library at noon.

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CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OF LONG ISLAND

Join us for our Open House for Nursery through Grade 8.

Sunday, January 31, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For details, call (516) 747-2730.

The value of learning. The learning of values.

Choosing the right path makes all the difference.

PATHWAYSSM helps children find the life they want to lead.

The PATHWAYSSM program at Saint Joseph School gives middle school students exciting learning opportunities that enhance their real-world knowledge, skills and ability to succeed in life.

Open to all students in grades 6 through 8, PATHWAYSSM offers a variety of creative workshops taught by experts that focus on the arts, science and technology, law and business, and religion and community involvement.

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Making Catholic Education Affordable To All Pope Francis summed up the church’s commitment to education when he said: “Our generation will show that it can rise to the promise found in each young person.... This means that we have to create the material and spiritual conditions for their full development; to give them a solid basis on which to build their lives; to guarantee their safety and their education to be everything they can be...”

Today the “material and spiritual conditions” the pope referred to are embodied in 47 beautiful elementary schools here on Long Island.

Each school provides the safety and nurturing atmosphere that assures children they matter and that they are loved, and all of the schools strive to work with every student to help them achieve all they are capable of achieving. Yet some parents who desire the extraordinary results of a Catholic education still hesitate because of concerns about costs.

Families who would like to consider a Catholic education are encouraged to visit a school during Catholic Schools Week where they will discover that the church and the schools are as interested in making their Catholic school dream come true as they are. On your visit you will discover that tuition is actually quite reasonable, and that there are multi-child discounts and other incentives to further reduce that cost. You will also discover that many parishes and schools have scholarships and grants available to help offset the cost of tuition. Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation raises money specifically to help families that desire a Catholic education but cannot afford it.

There Are a Variety of Ways to Support Tomorrow’s Hope Tomorrow’s Hope supporters come from every walk of life, and they donate in a variety of ways; directly, where any amount large or small is appreciated, they donate through matching programs offered by their employers, and they bequeath portions of their estate to help fund Catholic education. The program that gets the most feedback however is the STAR Program. The Student Tuition Assistance Relationship (STAR) Program identifies students in high need of tuition assistance and matches them with a generous donor—a ‘STAR’ who contributes tuition assistance of $2,000 a year.

Although tuition varies across the Diocese, this program is intended to fund roughly half of the student’s tuition while the parent/guardian is

asked to contribute the remainder.

The STAR donor-student relationship is a special one—it consists of correspondence between the student and the donor throughout the school year. This relationship is unique in that the donor can see first-hand how their generous contribution directly helps their STAR student to thrive in Catholic elementary school.

The Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation orchestrates a number of charitable events during the course of each year including a Gala social event in the spring, a golf outing in the fall, and a Christmas event. This year there will even be a new event, the St. Joseph 5K Fun Run for Tomorrow’s Hope on March 19.

St. Joseph School Run for Tomorrow’s Hope 5K and Fun Run Building on the success of their inaugural event last March where over 350 runners participated, the St. Joseph School in Garden City announced that this year’s race will benefit Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation.

Running on a 5K circuit through the flat, fast, tree-lined streets of Garden City, the race will be professionally chip-timed and is USA Track and Field Certified.

Appropriate for both serious runners and for those who just want to come out and have some fun while supporting this worthwhile cause, the event will offer a post race festival with a DJ, face painting, refreshments and age category awards for the 5K. There will also be a one-mile untimed

fun run to allow every child to finish.

Every child in the fun run will receive a prize. All ages and levels of fitness are welcome in this family friendly event.

Visit www.sjspta.com/run.html or email run@sjspta.com for more information and to register for the event.

Who is Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation The Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation was established in September 2005 as a tax-exempt, nonprofit public charity with the purpose of ‘ensuring the excellence as well as the continuance of Catholic elementary schools on Long Island by increasing awareness and by providing scholarship and program funding for the needs of students and schools.’

Business leader and philanthropist Lewis S. Ranieri was appointed

by Bishop Murphy to chair the foundation. As chairman, Ranieri

put together a prominent board of professionals, business leaders and diocesan administration with the goal of raising money from individual and corporate donors and providing tuition assistance for deserving families and students.

Over the past 10 years the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation has served the Long Island community by providing parents with the opportunity to choose the education that best fits the needs of their children without the worry of financial constraint. With generous support from private and corporate donors, the Foundation has proudly served over 17,000 students, providing awards totaling nearly $20 million towards scholarships, and allowing them to attend one of Long Island’s 47 excellent Catholic elementary schools.

Tuition assistance through Tomorrow’s Hope is available to all families who show a financial need, regardless of ethnicity or religious affiliation. Not surprisingly, the applicants for Tomorrow’s Hope assistance are from a variety of different backgrounds that represent the diversity of our Island. The common thread is a desire for an education of the whole child, in mind, body and spirit.

Visit www. tomorrowshopefoundation.org to learn how you can help children develop strong spiritual values in preparation for life’s journey.

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The St. Peter of Alcantara family is looking forward to celebrating Catholic School’s Week (CSW) beginning on January 31. CSW is a national celebration of Catholic education and is an opportunity for all Catholic schools to share with the community the academic and spiritual values for which Catholic education is known.

St. Peter’s will be hosting three Open Houses during the week: Sunday 1/31 at 1:00, Tuesday 2/2 at 9:00 am, and Wednesday 2/3 at 6:00 pm. Scholarships are available to qualifying students and tuition discounts are available for students who transfer to St. Peter’s.

In order to continue to meet the needs of our families, St. Peters now offers both a two-day and three-day two-year-old program.

We also offer full day and 1/2day options to our three and four year olds. We have two classes at each level. This Little Learner’s program has grown to 81 students and continues to generate interest throughout the school year. Barbara Bergin is the Director of the Little Learner’s program and she can be reached at (516) 944-2513.

Little Learners is the foundation upon which we are building a vibrant and successful K-8 program. St. Peter’s is particularly proud of its students’ exceptional acceptance rate into prestigious Catholic High Schools on Long Island and in New York City. Every student in the graduating class of 2015 was accepted into their first choice of high school. The current 8th grade, all of whom passed the 9th grade Algebra regents while in 7th grade, is looking forward to receiving their acceptance letters.

St. Peter’s has completed the

Academics • Family • Values initial phase of our technology upgrade, allowing the students to continue to thrive as 21st century learners. A substantial investment has been made to the school’s technology infrastructure with upgraded wiring, Internet coverage and bandwidth. All the classrooms have been equipped with brand new computers, as well as a modernized technology lab. “St. Peter’s is committed to ensuring our students are prepared to learn and work in a technology world”, according to Board member and Chairperson of the Technology Committee Sarah Fay. Sarah adds, “As a teacher, I love that my children look forward to going to school everyday

at St. Peter’s. I know they are learning in a nurturing community where values are not only taught, but also lived. St. Peter’s truly embodies what it means to be a part of a community that supports the whole child”.

St. Peter of Alcantara School’s administration, faculty, staff, and school board members welcome everyone to visit the school to experience all the wonderful benefits that its Roman Catholic faith-based education has to offer. For additional information, please refer to St. Peter’s web site: www.stpeterspw.org and like us on Facebook. See the St. Peter’s difference.

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What is the St. Peter’s difference? Is it the First Friday liturgy hosted by a different grade each month followed by coffee and donuts for those families? Is it the Happy Hallway where our Little Learners meet each day to learn and make friends? Is it the award winning Mock Trial team led by long time Middle School ELA teacher Eleanor Cosentino? Is it the snazzy green plaid uniforms or the coveted NUT cards (No Uniform Today)? It is all of these things and more. This is what Christine McIntyre Hogan, a graduate of St. Peter’s has to say, “I am blessed to have had St. Peter’s a part of my life for over three decades. As a student, St Peter’s gave me a foundation of faith and friendship that I still rely upon. Now, as a parent of two young boys at the school, there is no greater comfort than seeing my children surrounded by their “second family” of fellow students throughout the school

– all leaning on, and learning from, each other. And finally, as a board member, I have become so grateful that our school community is full of parents who care as much about the success and happiness of every other student at St Peter’s as they do their own children. It truly is a very special place and I continue to learn from the very special people that were, and are, at the heart of our school.”

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Catholic Schools Week Frequently Asked Questions What is Catholic Schools Week?

Catholic Schools Week is an annual event, celebrated across the country during the last week in January (Jan. 31 through Feb. 6, 2016). The week is set aside to celebrate the unique nature of the Catholic schools in each community. In addition to the internal events (teacher and parent recognition events, school ‘spirit’ days, special assemblies, etc) it is also a week where the schools open their doors to the families of the parish/parishes they serve, and to the general public who might be considering the benefits of a Catholic education.

As a school family, how do I participate?

Each school publishes a complete list of events and activities taking place in their school during the week. School families are encouraged to visit the web site of their school.

As a family considering a Catholic education, how do I learn more?

Catholic Schools Week features Open

Houses at the schools where parents and students can visit the school(s) they think they might be interested in and get a tour of the facility, be introduced to the teachers, meet some of the current families and children and generally learn about the academic, spiritual, social and physical development programs.

As a prospective family, do I have an ‘assigned school’?

One of the first differences you will notice about Catholic school is that you get to select the school that you believe your children will be most successful in. There is no direct ‘assignment’ based on where you live and most school districts provide busing to the school of your choice within a 15 mile radius.

Is there a difference in tuition to attend a different school?

Long Island’s Catholic elementary schools set their own tuitions, so they vary slightly, but there is no penalty for choosing a school outside of your

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The schools are welcoming places to everyone without regard to race, religion or national origin. A religion class is a requirement, students participate in Liturgies, and faith is an integrated part of daily activities, but many schools have a significant population of students who attend because of the quality of the education alone.

What should parents look for during their visit?

Many parents of current students tell us that their decision was emotional and based on a feeling of warmth and caring they got during their visit.

Others are more analytical and make direct comparisons based on the results on standardized test scores and high school admittance history.

Regardless of how you make your decision, the schools are ‘open books’ during this week, providing whatever information prospective families desire to support their decision. There is also a series of video interviews on the website (www. licatholicelementaryschools.org) where current parents offer their advice on how to get the most out of your visit.

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parish or town if you are a parishioner in the Diocese. The system of schools is an asset here on Long Island for all of the families of the Diocese and for all of the families of Long Island.

When parents select Catholic elementary school, what are the most frequently cited reasons?

The reasons that are most frequently mentioned are; academic excellence,

the reinforcement of the values lived at home, Catholic religious identity, a safe, nurturing environment for learning, more individualized attention to each student’s learning needs, an outstanding extracurricular program and the level of partnership established with parents.

Will attending Catholic elementary schools help my child get into a prestigious Catholic high school?

Attending a Catholic elementary school isn’t the only way to get into a Catholic high school, but it is still the best way. The Catholic high schools are open to all students and typically have a very significant number of students from a public school background. Students qualify for Catholic high school through a test for eighth-graders that is administered in October of each year. Typically the students from Catholic elementary schools are best prepared for the academic rigor, the integrated program of faith and values, and the service orientation of the high schools. Virtually all of the students from Catholic elementary school (99 percent) are admitted to a Catholic high school with the vast majority getting into the school that is their first choice.

How can I learn more or choose the school(s) I would like to visit?

There is a resource for families on the Internet (www. licatholicelementaryschools.org) that provides a very complete picture of the Catholic elementary school experience. It features an interactive map that is your guide to each of Long island’s distinctive Catholic schools, and that lets you view the geographic options for your children.

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Sacred Heart Academy Names Next President Sacred Heart Academy recently announced the appointment of Kristin Lynch Graham as the school’s second president. Graham will assume this role on July 1, 2016.

Graham brings to Sacred Heart Academy an accomplished background in institutional advancement, alumni relations, strategic planning and communications. Since 2008, she has been the director of development and alumni relations for St. Mary’s High School. In 2014, her responsibilities expanded to include St. Mary’s Elementary School and to maintaining relations with the over 14,000 alumni associated with The Schools of Saint Mary. Previous to her years at St. Mary’s, Graham had a 10-year career at Fordham University in the Office of Development and University Relations. She was the first female to be appointed as the director of alumni relations and was the assistant vice president for alumni relations and annual giving. In 2005, she became the director of leadership gifts at Columbia Law School where she was responsible for creating the strategic campaign plan.

A native of Stewart Manor and graduate of St. Anne’s School and St. Mary’s Girls’ High School, Graham earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English literature and a master’s degree in human resource education from Fordham University.

“Certainly Kristin Lynch Graham comes to Sacred Heart Academy as a witness with a strong conviction of the importance of empowering young

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women to make a difference in their families, communities, professions, Church and world,” S. Jean Amore, CSJ, Ed.D., interim president, said. “We are

confident that she will share with the Sisters of St. Joseph and the SHA community a commitment to our mission rooted in the Gospel of Jesus.” S. Jean will resume her role as vice president for mission and academic affairs on July 1.

The selection of Graham as president comes after a rigorous search process during which Sacred Heart Academy’s search committee considered many highly-qualified candidates from around the country. During the in-depth interviews Graham‘s energy, enthusiasm and dedication to the mission were evident to all.

She says, “I am honored to join this esteemed community of educators, students, alumnae, and families. I am deeply committed to Catholic education, and I am particularly inspired by the mission of Sacred Heart Academy. Sacred Heart provides young women with an outstanding Catholic education and the skills to ‘lead with heart.’ With the support and partnership of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, and all the members of the Sacred Heart community, I know that we will continue to build upon the solid foundation that has been set while creating the next phase of Sacred Heart’s bright future.”

The search committee was comprised of Sacred Heart Academy alumnae, parents, members of the SHA board of trustees and members of the Sisters of St. Joseph Member Board: Peg D’Angelo ’66, P’92, S. Angela Gannon CSJ, S. Nancy Gilchrist SSND, S. Patricia Mahoney ’60 CSJ, Susan Gordon Ryan ’67, Denise Strain P’06 and Chris Tully P’17.

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Luke LaRosa is a student at St. Peter of Alcantara School in Port Washington. In many ways he’s like all

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the other students in his kindergarten class. But he’s not like any other student. Luke has Down syndrome.

His parents, Clare and Vinny LaRosa of Port Washington, wanted nothing more than for their son Luke to attend the same school as his siblings: St. Peter of Alcantara Catholic School in Port Washington. Though the choices for a child with Down syndrome are limited, the LaRosas worked collaboratively with the Port Washington School District, the Diocese of Rockville Centre and St. Peter’s School to find the right fit for Luke.

“We chose this option because we wanted Luke in a school that’s close to home, we wanted him to go to school with his siblings and cousins, and we wanted him to attend Catholic school,” said Clare. “Essentially we wanted him in the school he would have gone to if he wasn’t disabled.”

Luke has six siblings; four attend

St. Peter’s: Sara Rose is in 2nd grade, Elizabeth is in 3rd, Thomas is in 6th, Grace is in 8th. Two are in high school: Vincent is in 10th grade at Xavier in Manhattan and Emily is in 11th grade at Schreiber High School in Port.

Clare had a normal pregnancy and delivery with Luke. “Within minutes of him being born, the doctor said that he had Down syndrome,” said Clare. Two days after he was born, he was getting home care with a nurse and a physical therapist. “Early intervention took over within a few weeks,” said Clare.

At 2, Clare enrolled Luke in Mommy & Me at St. Peter’s to test the waters.

He entered the 2s program at St. Peter’s, a two-day a week preschool program, when he was 3 years old.

He was also receiving three days of therapies at home.

“We started the conversation with the school district when Luke was still in preschool,” said Clare. The Port

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“We are all very pleased to have Luke with us here at St. Peter’s,” said Principal Windorf. “Luke is such a joy and his classmates are indeed very supportive of him.”

Mrs. Carter, the regular kindergarten teacher, works in conjunction with Mrs. Gannon, the special education teacher with Luke in the class. Mrs. Carter said, “All the children love Luke.” Mrs. Gannon agreed. “Luke smiles all day long.”

“The year is going very well,” said Clare. “The kids in his class and the school are very receptive to Luke. He’s very well accepted across the board.

The faculty has been great. The whole faculty and kids have known Luke since he was a baby. Everyone is very welcoming. Whatever was needed, they stepped up and did. We’re taking it one year at a time,” said Clare. “As long as it continues to be in everyone’s best interest, he will stay at St. Peter’s.”

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school district, the diocese and St. Peter’s all came together to work out a plan. At age 5 he has integrated into St. Peter’s regular kindergarten class. “St. Peter’s opened its doors to Luke,” said Clare. “Both St. Peter’s and the Port school district worked collaboratively to get Luke in the right place.”

Luke receives physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy, which are all services provided by the school district. He has a special education teacher with him throughout the day, the same as he would have if he were in a public or a special ed school.

“All the parents of students in his class got a letter to let them know Luke would be a part of the class,” said Clare. “All the parents embraced it.”

Barbara Bergin, director of the Little Learners Program at St. Peter’s, agrees.

“All the kids benefit from having Luke as a classmate,” Bergin said. “There’s a lot to be gained on both sides. At the end of the day, he is a gift to the class.”

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Catholic schools, by their expanded charter, are able to address some of the major shortcomings in the public education system. Perhaps most noticeable recently is that Catholic schools haven’t gotten sidetracked by ‘teaching to the test’ as many public schools have. Schools and teachers are not evaluated based on the scores of state tests, the results are simply used to improve instruction.

In Catholic school, kids are accepted for who they are, uniforms remove many of the surface-level distractions of social status and peer pressure, and there is zero tolerance for the students and activities that would deprive others of their chance to learn. In Catholic school, children learn that their value is not based on how others see them.

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strong subconscious messages, such as ”I matter’, “this is a place where I can learn,” and “I am welcome here.”

Students also interact with other students who are ‘achievers’ creating a competitive, yet supportive environment. They’re backed by parents who are actively involved in their children’s education, and students

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St. Mary’s Students Help Veterans North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth recently welcomed students from Saint Mary’s High School in Manhasset to town hall and thanked them for participating in the town’s donation drive to help local veterans.

It was created to help give back to those who have served our country, making it easy for town residents to help contribute to a wonderful cause.

This year, led by the school’s social

studies department, the students collected more than eight large boxes of donations. The school-wide initiative was orchestrated by Mrs. Anita Didora and other social studies department faculty members.

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“This ranking reaffirms what we already knew about our alumni—they exceed expectations,” said Jack P. Calareso, Ph.D., president of St. Joseph’s College. “St. Joseph’s College graduates continue to work in professions that serve the needs of the community and are also successful in achieving their personal and professional goals.”

The Georgetown University study, which ranked 1,400 four-year colleges

and universities by how much money students earn 10 years after starting classes, based their findings on the U.S. Department of Education’s Scorecard, a web tool designed to help students choose a college and get an estimate of how much debt they would accrue, depending on their choice of major or program.

With more than 33,000 graduates, SJC is committed to creating a modern, global community for its alumni population. Visit www.sjcny.edu for more information.

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Come join Molloy College’s Irish Studies Institute in celebrating the ancient Festival of St. Brigid on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the reception room on the main floor of Kellenberg Hall in the middle of Molloy’s Rockville Centre campus. Irish Gaelic classes will start the following Saturday.

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Caldwell University has reached a defining moment, as the University celebrates the achievements of the past 75 years. The legacy of providing a quality education and exceptional value continues with the development of groundbreaking programs and state-of-the-art learning environments.

In fall 2015, returning students and incoming freshmen found a campus filled with improvements! A new CARES center designed to meet transactional needs, a Wellness Center for the mind, body and spirit and a Learning Commons that offers students a technology-oriented collaboration center were among the student focused improvements. A campus-wide technology transformation is in full force with 3-D printing, Google Glass, technology-infused learning environments and a quadrupled Wi-Fi footprint to enhance campus life.

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