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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK January 18 – 24, 2023

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Why Sacred Heart?

Success pillars School directory Our Students are Thriving!

Academic excellence. Safe and supportive communities. Find out why more families are choosing Catholic education. Join us for an open house and school tour on Sunday, January 29, 2023!

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News From Notre Dame

The school has been educating hearts and forming minds for more than six decades

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ducation must always be more than academics. While academic achievement is a fundamental goal of our school, it is not exclusive. We follow the NYS Learning Standards, and we also provide our children with memorable life experiences. To us, education is about the formation of persons. We do this by promoting intellectual curiosity and fostering problem-solving abilities, not merely providing students with information for rote memorization.

Our moral obligation as Catholic educators is to encourage children to apply knowledge in ways that will have a global impact. We commit ourselves to developing our students’ intellectual gifts and fostering their spiritual growth. We promote the importance of putting the needs of others before our own immediate wants. Our faith-filled environment offers us the ability to beautifully blend the two each day.

We begin each morning by praying as a school community. Classes host monthly school liturgies at First Friday masses, as well as, other prayer services in which the students are active participants. They can be readers, leaders of song, altar servers, or present the gifts at the altar. Special prayer services include our Thanksgiving service, Advent, Christmas pageant, Stations of the Cross in shadows, the Feast of the Epiphany and Lent.

Our students come to us from a diverse range of cultures, beliefs and abilities.

Those cultures and beliefs are respected and integrated in a magnitude of ways that benefit the school community. Student abilities are supported and enriched thanks

to our dedicated faculty and small class sizes. Our goal is to provide our students with the skills needed to succeed in a highly literate society, and then, as responsible faith-filled members of that society, to use those skills to create communities that actively promote social justice. Children of other faiths have the opportunity to share

their beliefs as well, adding to the diversity of our community.

Our days are filled with many exciting activities and learning events. Learning does not just take place in one classroom.

Our children enjoy a variety of “special” classes with full-time faculty dedicated to expanding their love for learning. Our Art

classes incorporate art history, design, and digital media. Our STREAM classes focus on robotics, coding and architecture. Our Physical Education/Health classes teach the importance of sportsmanship and making healthy choices. Our Foreign Language program offers Italian, Spanish, French and Latin classes. We do have a part-time music teacher who works with PK through Grade 4. If students would like to continue their education and love of music, we offer band lessons through Paul Effman for grades Kindergarten to Eighth grade. We offer a variety of clubs, sports and enrichment classes for our students. Students in all grades have a dedicated recess time where they can use the outdoor play space, playgrounds or indoor play space during inclement weather.

Thanks to the generosity of our school families, we are able to broadcast our morning announcements throughout the school. We have our very own closed-circuit TV system—NDTV. Students in all grades enjoy the experience of interacting with people all over the world. Curriculum is further enhanced through visits to museums, science labs and zoos. We have oneto-one devices for all students; grades 3-8 use Chrome Books; the others use iPads.

All classrooms, Nursery to Eighth grade, are equipped with integrated SmartBoards.

We have many wonderful events and programs which we would like to share with you. We would love for you to see us “in action.” Please feel free to call the school to schedule a tour.

—Caryn Flores Durkin, principal and Kara McCarthy, assistant principal

Computer Science Education Week During the week of Dec. 5, schools across the Diocese of Rockville Centre participated in Computer Science Education Week. This annual event calls for students from kindergarten to grade 12 to learn about computer science, including coding and other aspects of computer science, careers in the field, and important contributions individuals have made to computer science.

One of the most popular activities of Computer Science Education Week is the Hour of Code. During the Hour of Code, students spend time learning basic coding skills from one of the many applications available online. The goals is to have ten million students participate during that week.

Kindergarten through eighth students from St. Aidan School in Williston Park used their iPads to practice their coding skills through

Students from St. Mary’s Elementary School in Manhasset participated in the Hour of Code. The first-grade students used Kodable, where they met fluffy friends that are in-game puppies and learned how to care for them. The students used coding concepts to help take care of their pets. The third-grade students had a great time using Code.org to code dance parties.

code.org. The students each have an account and work on specific lessons for their grade level. At Maria Regina School in Seaford, third and fourth grade students wrote code to control Ollie robots.

The seventh-grade students at Our Lady of the Hamptons Regional School in Southampton used Scratch to create their own unique video games, including three states with loops, conditionals, and even a “game over” screen. They then had the opportunity to play the games they created. The second graders participated in a Hopscotch coding activity where they were tasked with creating an algorithm for a Christmas-themed hopscotch board with loops and a specific sequence to follow, including a specific start and end. They then enjoyed trying out the hopscotch boards they created.

At Trinity Regional School in East Northport, students completed a variety of coding activities. With their teacher George Dancause, the second and third grade students participated in Tynker lessons and used coding concepts to animate a Robot Party. The fourth and fifth grade students used Tynker to fly a dragon, animate a card, create a comic book, and draw patterns.

Middle school students used their Scratch accounts to create projects using different commands, such as “wait” (for dialogue) and “glide for ___ sec. to (x,y)” to practice movement.

The students in all our schools enjoyed learning how to code and will continue to practice this important skill throughout the year.

—Catholic Elementary Schools of Long Island

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Catholic School’s Week 2023 Open House Directory The following is a listing of Catholic schools across Long Island.

St. Martin of Tours School Amityville www.smtschool.org

Our Lady of Peace School Lynbrook www.olpschoollynbrook.org

St. Patrick School Bay Shore www.spsbayshore.org

Our Lady of Lourdes School St. John Paul II Regional Malverne School www.ollmalverne.org Riverhead St. Mary’s www.sjp2regional.org Elementary School St. Agnes Cathedral School Manhasset Rockville Centre www.stmary11030.org www.stagnes-school.org Our Lady of Grace St. Philip and James School Montessori St. James Manhasset www.sspjschool.net www.olgmanhasset.com

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School Bellmore www.steas.com Our Lady Queen of Apostles School Center Moriches www.olqany.org St. Mary School East Islip www.saintmaryschoolei.org Trinity Regional School East Northport www.trinityregional.org

St. Joseph School Garden City www.st-josephschool.com

St. Rose of Lima School Massapequa www.stroseschool.net

Holy Angels Regional School Patchogue www.holyangelsregional.org

Maria Regina School Seaford www.mariareginaschool.org

Notre Dame School

St. William the

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Seaford www.stwilliamtheabbot.net

Holy Family School Abbot School Saint Anne’s Early Childhood Program New Hyde Park Hicksville www.hfsli.org

Our Lady of Victory School Floral Park www.olvfp.org St. Anne’s School Garden City www.stannesgcschool.org

Holy Child Academy Old Westbury www.holychildacademy.org

St. Patrick School Huntington www.stpathunt.org Long Beach Catholic Regional School Long Beach www.lbcrs.org

St. Dominic Elementary School Oyster Bay www.stdomsob.org

St. Patrick School Smithtown www.spssmith.org Our Lady of the Hamptons Regional School Southampton www.olhamptons.org

St. Edward the Confessor School Syosset www.stedwardconfessor.org St. Martin De Porres Marianist School Uniondale www.stmartinmarianist.org Holy Name of Mary School Valley Stream www.hnomschool.org St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School Westbury www.stbolh.org St. Aidan School Williston Park www.staidanschool.org Note: Some schools will conduct private tours for families and/or small groups. These will be done by appointment. Appointments can be scheduled on each school’s website.

Visit www.licatholicelementaryschools.org to see more details about all school open houses and tour instructions.

Catholic Schools Week Celebration 2023

OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13TH - 7:30PM SAINT ANNE’S SCHOOL LIBRARY

OPEN HOUSE

Do you or a local friend or neighbor have a child entering Nursery or Pre-K in 2017? Consider the option of the highly successful Saint Anne’s Pre-School program. In addition to a nurturing environment built on the foundation of Catholic virtues, children will also have the opportunity to experience our state of the art facilities, such as the Saint Anne’s School technology lab, the library and even take their first official gym classes. Saint Anne’s is committed to a well-rounded academic and spiritual experience right from the start. Call 516-352-1205.

SACRAMENTS • SERVICE • SAINTS • SPIRIT • SCHOLARSHIP

Visit our Open House on Sunday, January 29th immediately following our 10am Mass

Visit our Virtual Tour at www.stannesgcschool.org

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Why Sacred Heart? Why Catholic School?

BY KAITLYN COLE AND ALEXA CUVILLY

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eing students at Sacred Heart Academy has not only allowed us to excel academically, socially, and spiritually in an all-girls, Catholic educational environment, but has also aided us in college preparation, future careers and ultimately- a path to success. The all-girls environment at Sacred Heart is truly unique in that empowerment of women and equity for all is emphasized, all while helping us to grow stronger in our Faith.

We can thrive in a community that is specifically designed for young women who want to achieve in all aspects of their lives without being overshadowed in a male-dominated environment.

The Sacred Heart community, recognizing the importance of inclusivity and impartiality, continues to make all girls feel welcomed and supported in anything they wish to pursue, regardless of race, ethnicity, and backgrounds.

Attending an all-girls school has given us the confidence and opportunity to take rigorous high-level courses, such as AP Chemistry, which are typically male-dominated and affords us the comfort of being surrounded by an entire class of girls with similar interests. Because of this, we have

Kaitlyn Cole and Alexa Cuvilly the confidence to really immerse ourselves in such courses and participate without a fear of being judged or minimized by male classmates.

The teachers at Sacred Heart Academy, such as Dr. Beth Feinman, chairperson of the Science department, never fail to build a personal connection with each of their students and are extremely flexible and optimistic when it comes to teaching new concepts and holding extra help sessions.

Sacred Heart has created an environment filled with encouragement and support as we take the lead in clubs and sports in addition to excelling in our classes. It is incredibly inspiring to see that every single student-leadership position at SHA is occupied by a girl.

Kaitlyn has had the opportunity to serve on the Executive Board of Student Council

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and contribute to the Women in Healthcare and Medicine Club. She even created her own club, called Smile Farms, that works in partnership with a local nonprofit to employ developmentally disabled adults.

Similarly, Alexa has held leadership roles such as serving as Vice President of Science Olympiad and Member of the Math Team. Each of these roles has allowed us to develop leadership skills needed to succeed in the future while simultaneously exploring our own interests and passions with other girls and faculty members who share them.

As aspiring physicians, we feel this has prepared us for our futures by giving us the courage and ambition we need to succeed in male-dominated classes in college and in the modern workplace throughout our careers. Sacred Heart also encourages students to excel outside the classroom and in the real world. The skills Alexa has developed at Sacred Heart Academy have allowed her to pursue her passion in science and medicine, leading to an internship with Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute for Neuroscience Research in Spring 2023.

Comparably, SHA girls are encouraged to develop into student-athletes as they play on a wide variety of athletic teams devoted to helping female athletes be successful without the worry of being overshadowed by male athletes. This environment has

enabled Kaitlyn to become a Captain of the Lacrosse Team at SHA as a junior and play Varsity Soccer while still succeeding in school and being able to pursue other interests.

In addition, with her coaches’ support, she is now to play Division 1 College Lacrosse while still balancing academics and managing her time well.

Volunteering and service are also significant aspects of Sacred Heart Academy’s mission. Various food and toy drives are held throughout the year to support local shelters and churches by the Student Council, and each student is required to fulfill a volunteer service of 20 hours per year.

As we are in our junior year at Sacred Heart Academy, we are deeply appreciating every moment we can spend with our teachers, friends, and the entire school community.

The experience at Sacred Heart Academy is one that is exceptionally rewarding and unforgettable.

Alexa Cuvilly is a junior at Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead and will be conducting neuroscience research at Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute of Brain Research. Kaitlyn Cole is a junior at Sacred Heart Academy and will be studying psychology at Boston College.

COME VISIT

OUR NURSERY TO EIGHTH GRADE CLASSES DURING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK: Sunday, January 29 10:00 am ~ 1:00 pm Monday, January 30 9:30 ~ 10:30 am and 1:00 ~ 2:00 pm Tuesday, January 31 9:30 ~ 10:30 am

25 Mayfair Road, New Hyde Park, NY 11040

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Honoring Anna Guardino Of St. William The Abbot School St. William the Abbot School in Seaford recently honored former principal Anna Guardino for her 24 years of dedicated service to the school, from 1988-2012.

The community gathered for the celebration of the Mass, followed by the dedication of the front circle of the school, forevermore known as “Guardino Way.” A beautiful reception was held for Guardino in the school gymnasium, which was attended by past and present members of the parish and school communities.

—Catholic Elementary Schools of Long Island Fr. Eric Fasano, Vicar General of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, Msgr. Robert Hayden, former Pastor of St. William the Abbot, Mrs. Elizabeth Bricker, current principal of St. William the Abbot School, Anna Guardino, former principal of St. William the Abbot School, Fr. Brian Ingram, Msgr. Steven Camp, and Fr. Joseph Fitzgerald, current Pastor of St. William the Abbot Parish.

Syosset’s Thomas Barbella Enrolled At The College Of The Holy Cross The College of the Holy Cross is excited to welcome Thomas Barbella of Syosset as a member of the college’s Class of 2026.

At 904 students, representing the largest class in Holy Cross’ 179-year history, the Class of 2026 hails from 575 high schools, 14 countries and four continents. Twenty-five percent of the class are students of color and international students; 24 languages are spoken; and 50 members hold dual citizenship. Nine students live within 1 mile of campus, which is about the same number as those who live more than 5,000 miles from The Hill.

These newly minted Crusaders have distinguished themselves through community service, leadership roles, and diverse participation in areas like the arts, music and athletics.

“Holy Cross is built for broad, deep and meaningful education and that says something very important about the kind of student who matriculates here. Our classes

are small and there is nowhere to hide—in the best possible sense,” President Vincent D. Rougeau said. “Our students have to be ready for spirited engagement. They will have their certainties challenged and perspectives broadened as they prepare for a world that needs their leadership, wisdom, empathy and generosity. And we are confident that they will thrive here.”

The new Crusaders arrived on campus and moved into the residence halls on Aug. 27 where they were welcomed to Mount St. James by an enthusiastic purple crew of current students, staff, faculty and alumni.

About Holy Cross The College of the Holy Cross, in Worcester, MA, is among the nation’s leading liberal arts institutions. A highly selective, four-year, exclusively undergraduate college of 3,100 students, Holy Cross is renowned for offering a rigorous, personalized education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition. Since its founding in 1843, Holy Cross has made a positive impact in society by graduating students who distinguish themselves as thoughtful leaders in business, professional and civic life.

—The College of the Holy Cross

Together in Learning, Together in Christ and Together in Faith, Excellence and Service

Saint Aidan School 510/525 Willis Avenue | Williston Park 516-746-6585 ext. 202/302

Over 70 Years of Excellence in Education You are Cordially Invited to Attend Our

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 29, 2023

• Early Childhood Programs • Full Day Nursery-8th Grade • Middle School Sports • After-School Program • State-of-the-Art Technology • Extracurricular Programs • Enrichment Programs

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St. William the Abbot

2001 Jackson Ave., Seaford, NY 11783

Catholic School Seaford, NY

est. 1954

We are St. William's!

Mass Attendance and Daily Prayer Formal STREAM Instruction in our newly renovated, state of the art Makerspace Living Environment and Algebra Regents National Junior Honor Society and Student Council Middle School Sports including Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Cross Country, Bowling, Cheer, Softball, and Baseball Extended Care Program to assist Working Parents (Grades N-8) Spanish Grades K-8 Choir, Art, and Music Band Grades 1-8 Drama Club After School Enrichment Clubs Grades K-8 Field Trips in support of Curriculum "Sending our daughter to St. William's is a decision my husband and I can feel good about every day. We know that from the moment we drop her off to the moment she comes back home, she is loved, safe, supported, and challenged. We have been welcomed with open arms into a community that shares our values. We know that sending our daughter to SWS will set her up for success – academically, socially, and spiritually- for the rest of her life. It’s the best gift we can give her." ~ The DeBardelaben Family

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