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It is with joy, enthusiasm, and purpose-driven mission, that I invite you to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week from January 27, 2019 through February 2, 2019. Together we recognize the extraordinary contribution that our Catholic schools across Long Island make by forming young missionary disciples on fire with love for our Lord Jesus and the mission of the Catholic Church.

At the same time, we recognize our collective responsibility towards the future of Catholic education in our Diocese.

Enrollment and investment in our Catholic schools depends on the leadership of each individual Catholic. Our willingness to witness to the transformative and destiny-changing experience of Catholic education to the families we meet makes all the difference.

On October 14, 2018 we celebrated the canonization of Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero, a Catholic martyr who made the ultimate sacrifice of his life while celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. This occurred during his homily on March 24, 1980 at the chapel of the Divine Providencia Cancer Hospital.

As a family, we must continue to embrace his Episcopal motto: “Sentir con la Iglesia” or “Feel with the Church”, a motto which means to experience, to live and to walk with the People of God. Our Catholic schools provide an opportunity for our young people to engage in service to our Church and faith community, bringing to life Catholic Social Justice teaching and the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy.

Pope Saint John Paul II once said:“In order that the Catholic school and the Catholic teacher may truly make their irreplaceable contribution to the Church and to the world, the goal of Catholic education itself must be crystal clear.

Catholic education is above all a question of communicating Christ, of helping to form Christ in the lives of others”.

In Catholic Schools Week 2019, our Catholic schools recommit themselves to helping parents and extended families form successful, servant leaders who help drive dramatic missionary growth on Long Island and beyond.

With prayers for our shared mission and gratitude for your efforts, I am

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Visit an St. Peter of Alcantara School Port Washington

St. Dominic Elementary School Oyster Bay St. Edward The Confessor School Syosset

Our Lady of Mercy School Hicksville Holy Family School Hicksville

St. Thomas the Apostle West Hempstead

St. Mary’s Elementary School Manhasset Notre Dame School New Hyde Park

St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School Westbury St. Anne’s School Garden City

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Holy Name of Mary School Valley Stream Our Lady of Lourdes School Malverne Maria Regina School Seaford Long Beach Catholic Regional School Long Beach St. Raymond’s School

St. Joseph School Garden City St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School Bellmore

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St. Rose of Lima School Massapequa

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East Rockaway St. William the Abbott School Seaford Our Lady of Peace School Lynbrook

St. Agnes Cathedral School Rockville Centre

St. Christopher School Baldwin

Holy Family School 25 Fordham Ave., Hicksville (516) 938-3846 • www.hfsli.org Open House: Sunday, Jan. 27, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Our Lady of Lourdes School 76 Park Blvd., Malverne (516) 599-7328 • www.ollmalverne.org Open House: Sunday, Jan. 27, 10:30 a.m.– 12 p.m.; following 9:30 a.m. Family Mass

Holy Name of Mary School 90 South Grove St., Valley Stream (516) 825-4009 • www.hnomschool.org Open House: Sunday, Jan. 27, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 29, 9:30-11 a.m.

Our Lady of Mercy School 520 S Oyster Bay Rd., Hicksville (516) 433-7040 • www.olmshicks.org Open House: Sunday, Jan. 27, 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m.; Wednesday, Jan. 30, 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 1:15-2 p.m.

Long Beach Catholic Regional School 735 W. Broadway, Long Beach (516) 432-8900 • www.lbcrs.org Open House: Sunday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; Monday Jan. 28, 9:30-11 a.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 29, 12-2 p.m.; Wednesday, Jan. 30, 9-11 a.m.; Thursday, Jan. 31, 7-8:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Peace School 21 Fowler Ave., Lynbrook (516) 593-4884 • www.olpschoollynbrook.org Open House: Sunday, Jan. 27, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., following 9:30 a.m. Opening Mass; Monday, Jan. 28, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

St. Edward The Confessor School 2 Teibrook Ave., Syosset (516) 921-7767 • www.stedwardconfessor.org Open House: Sunday, Jan. 27, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; following 9:30 a.m.

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St. Agnes Cathedral School 70 Clinton Ave, Rockville Centre (516) 678-5550 • www.stagnes-school.org Open House: Sunday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; following 9:30 a.m. Family Mass and 10:30 a.m. Hospitality in the Parish Center.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School 2341 Washington Ave., Bellmore (516) 785-5709 • www.steas.com Open House: Sunday, Jan. 27, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Maria Regina School 4045 Jerusalem Ave., Seaford (516) 541-1229 • www.mariareginaschool.org Open House for Early Childhood Center: Thursday, Jan. 24, 6-8 p.m.; Grades Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten.

Open House for all grades Nursery through Grade 8: Sunday, Jan. 27, 12-2 p.m.

Notre Dame School 25 Mayfair Rd., New Hyde Park (516) 354-5618 • www.ndsnet.org Open House: Sunday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m.1 p.m., following 9 a.m. Family Mass; Monday, Jan. 28, 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 29, 9:3010:30 a.m.

St. Christopher School 15 Pershing Blvd., Baldwin (516) 223-4404 • www.stchris-school.org Open House: Sunday, Jan. 27, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 29, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

St. Dominic Elementary School 35 School St., Oyster Bay (516) 922-4233 • www.stdomsob.org Open House: Sunday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m.1 p.m.; Monday, Jan. 28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

St. Anne’s School 25 Dartmouth St., Garden City (516) 352-1205 • www.stannesgcschool.org Open House: Sunday, Jan. 27, 1:30-3 p.m.; following 11:45 a.m. Opening Mass

St. Joseph School 450 Franklin Ave., Garden City (516) 747-2730 • www.st-josephschool.com Open House: Sunday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. following 9 a.m. Opening Mass

St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School 101 Maple Ave., Westbury (516) 333-0580 • www.stbolh.org Open House: Sunday, Jan. 27, beginning 2 p.m.

St. Mary’s Elementary School 1340 Northern Blvd., Manhasset (516) 627-0184 • www.stmary11030.org Open House: Sunday, Jan. 27, starting at 12 p.m.

St. Peter of Alcantara School 1321 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington (516) 944-3772 • www.stpeterspw.org Open House: Sunday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m; Kindergarten Info Session, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 8:30 a.m.

St. Raymond’s School 263 Atlantic Ave., East Rockaway (516) 593-9010 • www.srsny.org Open House: Sunday, Jan 27, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. following 9 a.m. Opening Mass St. Rose of Lima School 4704 Merrick Rd., Massapequa (516) 541-1546 • www.stroseschool.net Open House: Tuesday, Jan. 29, 9:3010:45 a.m. and 7-8 p.m.

St. Thomas the Apostle 12 Westminster Rd., West Hempstead (516) 481-9310 • www.stthomasschool.net Open House: Sunday, Jan. 27, 11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m.; following 10:30 a.m. Opening Mass; Monday, Jan. 28, 9-11 a.m.

St. William the Abbott School 2001 Jackson Ave., Seaford (516) 785-6784 • www.stwilliamtheabbot.net Open House: Sunday, 27, 12-2 p.m.; following 10:45 a.m. Family Mass

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atholic Schools Week is upon us, Jan. 27 through Feb. 2, with the goal of raising the awareness of Catholic elementary schools as an outstanding educational option. During the week, neighborhood schools showcase what happens in the schools every day at open houses welcoming new families and students.

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 their Parish/Parishes they serve, and to the general public who might be considering the benefits of a Catholic education.

This year’s thene is “Learn. Serve. Lead.

Succeed.”

Schools typically observe the annual celebration week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation. Many schools offer additional open houses and opportunities to visit during the week as well.

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

Focusing on the value of a Catholic education

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 15-0mile 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 Parish or town. 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.

Are non-Catholics welcome in the schools?

The schools are welcoming places to everyone without regard to race, religion or national origin. A religion class is a requirement, 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 licatholicelementaryschools.org web site where current parents offer their advice on how to get the most out of your visit.

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, 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 a Catholic elementary school 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 7th 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.n

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Engaging our ‘Digital Natives’

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ver since writer Marc Prensky popularized the term ‘Digital Native’ in 2001, there has been a debate about ‘how much technology is too much technology’ in schools. A digital native is an individual who was born after the widespread adoption of digital technology. All current elementary school students are, by that definition, digital natives.

Catholic schools on Long Island are among the leaders in technology implementation even though they are centered on traditional values and timeless teachings.

Throughout the schools of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, students have the opportunity to participate in a healthy balance of technology-enabled learning and personalized traditional learning. Each school has mobile devices (i.e.Chromebooks and iPads), interactive whiteboards, and the ability to communicate virtually with others, both in the United States and throughout the world, to enhance student learning outside of the computer lab. Yet many of these same schools have created some very human spaces like Discovery Rooms where hands on experimentation furthers student creativity.

One area that schools are focusing on, both at the elementary and secondary level, is coding. Through coding, students are able to develop important critical think-

Students at St.Rose of Lima School in Massapequa work in the computer lab on a coding project. ing skills, which will benefit them in the future. These skills include analyzing, problem solving, thinking logically, computational skills, and more. Students who code learn the importance of giving clear instructions and have the opportunity to learn from their mistakes and self-correct. During coding sessions, students are taught to help each other problem solve. The children are able to work on their coding skills

not only in technology classes but on their Chromebooks and iPads.

A main coding activity that Catholic elementary students across Long Island participate in is the Hour of Code. During the Hour of Code, held each December, coding skills are fostered in the classroom.

By promoting code, students are not only developing the skills previously mentioned but also are exposed to different career

opportunities available. Tens of millions of students in 180 countries participate in the Hour of Code.

Long Island Catholic school students often develop initial coding skills through assignments to direct the movement of robots, such as Dot and Dash, Lego Robotics, and Little Bits. By using robotics, students are able to see whether the code they developed worked in real life. One example of how students do this is through developing obstacle courses for the robots to complete.

Through courses and clubs, students are able to take their interest in coding as far as they want. In fact, for the second year in a row, a student from Holy Trinity Diocesan High School won the Congressional App Challenge for the 4th Congressional District. In 2018, Holy Trinity Junior Jeannine Simeti, a graduate of St. Raymond School in East Rockaway, designed a Book Finder app and will be honored at a ceremony in May in Washington, D.C. The irony in the development of a book finder app hasn’t been lost on us.Catholic schools are still institutions that place a high value traditional skills like reading and writing, and of course Catholic schools are all still centered on one particular book, the Bible. n Emily Guarnieri is Director of Educational Technology, Diocese of Rockville Centre

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Today’s students are ‘digital natives’, not knowing a time when life and technology weren’t seamlessly intertwined. Long Island’s Catholic elementary schools leverage a technology-integrated curriculum, even as tool for language instruction.

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computer skills. Rosetta Stone provides students with a sense of autonomy allowing his past September, 10 Catholic them to progress through the units at their schools in the Diocese of Rockville own pace. Students in the same class can Centre decided to take a different learn different languages and share what approach to studying languages other than they learn with their classmates. The chilEnglish.The schools have augmented their dren are encouraged to become critical traditional foreign language program with thinkers and observe similarities and differRosetta Stone, a computer-based learning ences in their chosen languages and the program. languages studied by their classmates.

The Rosetta Stone program allowed InOpen addition to working on the program House staff to offer greater flexibility in their in school, can work on activities Sunday, students January 28th 10:30AM-12:00PM school’s curriculum. Students could chose and games at home on mobile devices. our faculty and school families to study any one of a variety of languages, Come meet According to Mina Woodward, a lanand see the wonderful work which include but are not limited to Italian, guage teacher at Notre Dame School: “The of our students.

Spanish, French, Polish and Chinese. Many program’s immersive learning style and the students are even studying Latin which is at immediate feedback contribute to a sense of the foundation of many European languag- pride and independence for our language es and has become a popular choice in learners. My students are enthusiastic and some of the schools. look forward to logging in each day.” n The Rosetta Stone program gives students the opportunity to acquire a second Anthony Biscione is Assistant Superintendent language while further developing their of Curriculum, Diocese of Rockville Centre

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STEM to STREAM: An evolution

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ne of the differentiating factors to a Catholic education has traditionally been the view of the world through the lens of the Catholic faith. Educationally, the concept of STEM, or eliminating the educational ‘silos’ of isolated, individual subjects and viewing them through the real-world application of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math place real value on the practical application of knowledge. The intersection of these two concepts create a framework for instruction called STREAM. Working with St. John’s University School of Education, the Diocese is prototyping a move from the current STEM educational focus, where Science, Technology, Engineering and Math concepts are presented together to something called STREAM. STREAM is a more evolved version of STEM that additionally incorporates Religion and the Arts. A simple example would be the inclusion of a ‘deeper dive’ into the ethical and moral implications of slavery in learning units on the Civil War. The Catholic teachings of compassion, forgiveness and social justice provide a yardstick to evaluate historical events through the lens of the Catholic faith.

As one of the early adopters of STEM, and an original participant in Long Island’s original STEM event, Technology Day, the schools of the Diocese of Rockville Centre have long been on the leading edge of

Students engaged in learning in a middle school science lab. instruction that couples rigorous academic concepts with the real-world application of these concepts to build true understanding.

The characteristics of a STREAM educa-

tional framework include the integration Catholic identity into every aspect of the curriculum. Schools manifest this intent through projects based in social justice as well as in-depth experiential instruction in

the teachings of the Church.

By design, STREAM schools provide a challenging learning environment focused on science, technology, math, arts, and the integration of education in the faith that inspires the joy of discovery. STREAM schools also promote a culture of innovation and stress a commitment to ethical behavior.

STREAM is also student-focused, seeking to increase the participation of groups that are under-represented in the sciences, increasing content literacy students who do not pursue technology related careers and fostering an environment that encourages problem solving, group collaboration, and independent research.

As Pope St. John Paul II stated; “Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth; and God has placed in the human heart a desire to know the truth- in a word, to know himself- so that, by knowing and loving God, men and women may also come to the fullness of truth about themselves.”

Throughout Long Island’s Catholic schools, the implementation of a STREAM framework for instruction moves us closer to the contemplation of that truth by exploring the relationship between faith and reason. n

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Students put moral values to work in their lives every day

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trong spiritual guidance is an essential part of daily activities at Long Island’s Catholic elementary schools, creating a special sense of community among children, families, teachers, and the local parish, which reinforces moral values and an abiding respect for others.

Resourceful instructors use powerful spiritual teachings and real-world experiences to bring these values to life for children, while our smaller classes allow for more personalized and productive interaction between students and teachers.

Applying strong values in many selfless ways Catholic school students apply the moral and spiritual lessons they learn in the real world by participating in charitable community initiatives throughout the year and by responding every day to others in a respectful and helpful manner. This spirit of caring and community in our students helps to give them the enduring moral foundation to become active, contributing members of society.

Through faith we grow A strong Catholic identity as taught in Long Island’s Catholic schools matters.

These schools are uniquely empowered to help children in some very important ways.

Catholic schools: • Help socialize children in a positive way.

• Reinforce the positive values that you live in your family.

• Reassure children that they are safe and

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Stewardship Day Monthly Participation Tomorrowís Hope Scholarships Full Kindergarten, and Nursery ♦ Tomorrow’s Student Choir/Hand Bell Choir ♦ Full Day Kindergarten, Pre-K and Nursery Hope Scholarships Full Day Kindergarten, Pre-K and Nursery Tomorrowís Student Choir/Hand Bell Choir Monthly Mass Participation Hope Scholarships

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90 S. Grove Street · Valley Stream, NY 11580 · Tel: (516) 825-4009 · Fax: (516) 825-2710 website: http://www.hnomschool.org

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