JANUARY 28 - FEBRUARY 3
A Blank Slate Media / Litmor Publications Special Section • January 19, 2018
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Notre Dame School is a Catholic elementary school with students from Nursery to Grade 8. We follow the NYS curriculum in grades PK through 8. Notre Dame School is accredited by AdvancED. Here are some things we would like you to know about Notre Dame School: FAITH: We pray together each morning as a school community and attend Mass on the First Friday of each month and celebrate liturgical seasons in a variety of ways. During the seasons of Advent and Lent, we begin our week with a special prayer service. TECHNOLOGY: Our building has wireless connectivity and all students in Grade 5 through Grade 8 have Chrome books. All students in Grade 4 have iPads. There are also iPads available for students in the lower grades. Our students are proficient in most aspects of Microsoft Office. They use a variety of presentation tools including PowerPoint and Prezi, along with Movie Maker. They build boats, hot air balloons and robotic arms and work with the Cad Pro program to design a better school environment. Our newest initiative for Pre-kGrade 6 involves the integration of STEM based units. All students from PK through Grade 8 work on computers and SmartBoards.
SPECIAL CONTENT: Our Art teacher includes different artists, cultures and literature into her classes. Our Physical Education teacher plays all kinds of games, teaches important skills, teaches Health to grades Five through Eight and stresses good sportsmanship. At Notre Dame we create a rich, powerful connection between students and reading by inviting authors to our school. We have 3 book fairs a year. These are family events that support the reading development of children. Students in grades Kindergarten through Grade Five participate in the Christmas and Spring Show. Students in PK-Grade 2 participate in a winter concert. Students in grades One through Eight may enjoy music lessons and Honor
Band through Paul Effman. In music class, students learn to play the recorder and xylophone, and sing at School Masses. We also have a school choir who sing at prayer services and school masses. Our students enjoy a lunch program that features both hot and cold items, along with snacks and drinks. Students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 enjoy the annual Notre Dame Picnic, compete at Blue and White events, participate in Liturgies all through the year as Leaders of Song, readers, and altar servers, go on curriculum –related field trips, shop at the Christmas and Spring Boutique and love dress-down days! We have a full time Art teacher, as well as a full time Technology teacher, Physical Education teacher and librarian. Our
Spanish and Music teachers are part-time. Grades K and 1 have Italian classes during the school day and students in Grade 2 may participate after school. Students in grades 38 study Spanish. We also have a Drama Club for Grades 4-8 that produces an annual theatrical performance. We offer a variety of Enrichment Programs after school during the Spring and Fall, including Chess Club. Morning-Care is available for those students in Nursery and PK, and aftercare is available until 6:00PM from students in PK through Grade 8. We are proud to announce that we have 100% acceptance into Catholic High Schools. Last year our eighth grade students were awarded more than $715,000.00 in scholarships! We would love for you to visit us and make our home, your home! Please come for a visit during any of our Open Houses. Student-guided tours will be available all days. Sunday, January 28: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Monday, January 29: 9:30-10:30 AM or 1:00-2:00 PM Tuesday, January 30: 9:30-10:30 AM
Notre Dame School 25 Mayfair Rd., New Hyde Park, NY 11040 • 516-354-5618 www.ndsnet.org
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Welcome to Notre Dame School!
We are so proud to show our Nursery through Grade Eight school. We follow New York State curriculum for PK through grade 8
Morning and After-care available Enrichment programs Band Odyssey Drama Club Olympiads Mock Trial
And much more!
Please join us for our Open Houses:
Sunday, January 28th – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Monday, January 29th – 9:30 – 10:30 AM or 1:00 – 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 30th – 9:30 – 10:30 AM Notre Dame School 25 Mayfair Rd., New Hyde Park, NY 11040 516-354-5618 www.ndsnet.org
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What is Catholic Schools Week? Catholic Schools Week Celebrates the Rich Tradition of Catholic Education Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January, which in 2018 is January 28th, and runs through February 3th. The theme for the Catholic Schools Week 2018 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. On Long Island, Catholic Elementary Schools celebrate the week with Masses and open houses to thank parishioners, to welcome visitors and to introduce new families to the benefits of a Catholic education. These frequently kick off with a Mass and open house on the first Sunday (the 28th), and a series of events designed to recognize the contributions of students, parents and faculty during the course of the week. Many schools offer additional open houses and opportunities to visit during theweek as well. For more information, Calendars of Events and links to the schools, visit LICatholicElementarySchools.org.
ticipate 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 licatholicelementaryschools.org web site where current parents offer their advice on how to get the most out of your visit. 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. 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.
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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 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. 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, students par-
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 8th 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. You can learn more about the high school entrance exam, and about the Catholic High Schools at http://CHSEE.org. How can I learn more or choose the school(s) I would like to visit? There is a resource for families on the Internet 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 at http://licatholicelementaryschools.org.
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There are nine great Catholic Elementary Schools, right in your neighborhood.
Catholic Schools Week Open Houses • Jan. 28 - Feb. 3
A Catholic education is an advantage that lasts a lifetime. Discover the difference at an Open House, starting Sunday, January 28th: St. Peter of Alcantara, Port Washington Sunday, January 28: 11:00am - 1:00pm St. Mary’s, Manhasset Sunday, January 28: 11:30am - 2:00pm Notre Dame, New Hyde Park Sunday, January 28: 10:00am - 1:00pm; Monday, January 29: 9:30am - 10:30am & 1:00pm - 2:00pm; Tuesday, January 30: 9:30am - 10:30am St. Aidan, Williston Park Sunday, January 28: 10:00am - 12:30pm St. Anne’s, Garden City Sunday, January 28: 12:30pm - 2:30pm St. Joseph, Garden City Sunday, January 28: 10:00am - 12:30pm Our Lady of Mercy, Hicksville Wednesday, January 10: 9:30am - 11:00am; Sunday, January 28: 11:45am - 2:00pm; Tuesday, January 30: 9:30am - 11:00am; Wednesday, January 31; 1:00pm - 2:00pm Holy Family, Hicksville Sunday, January 28: 11:30am - 2:00pm; Monday - Thursday, January 29 - February 1: 9:00am - 2:00pm
A better environment for learning. The Catholic school difference is founded on a simple truth: students know that God loves and accepts them for who they really are. Uniforms help them avoid many of the surface-level distractions of social status and peer pressure, and children learn that their value is not based on how others see them, but on God’s always faithful love for them.
St. Edward the Confessor, Syosset Sunday, January 28: 10:30am - 1:00pm; every Tuesday: 10:00am - 12:00pm
To learn more about Catholic Schools Week Open Houses and to find a school near you, visit www.LICatholicElementarySchools.org or call 516-678-5800 x 258.
LICatholicElementarySchools.org • 516-678-5800 x 258
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Tomorrow’s Hope: Providing needs-based tuition assistance The mission of the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation is to provide tuition assistance for families who want their children to attend a Catholic elementary school, but need financial help to make it possible. The Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation solicits donations from individuals and corporations, and allocates that money to families based on financial need. A Tomorrow’s Hope grant is awarded anonymously to the family to offset the tuition cost based
on family income and expenses. Alternately, through the Tomorrow’s Hope STAR Program, specific individual students are paired off with a STAR donor on a direct one-to-one basis. STAR program donors agree to contribute $2,500 a year in a donor/student relationship that often lasts for the duration of the child’s elementary school journey. STAR donors and ‘their students’ have an ongoing dialogue and the donor gets to hear about, and participate in the academic career of a
student. Since its inception in 2005, the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation has distributed more than 20 million dollars in aid to over 17,000 qualifying students. Today, the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation provides almost 2 million dollars annually that subsidizes tuitions. In some cases, schools and parishes also have scholarship funds available. Families are encouraged to speak with the Principal at the school of their choice about the options available. You’ll also find a Frequently Asked Questions sheet in the Financial Aid section of the LICatholicElementarySchools.org web site. (About Us>Financial Aid) or by visiting the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation web site at: www. TomorrowsHopeFoundation.org.
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Experience the difference: The Catholic High Schools of Long Island More than 11,000 young people discover learning and faith in the 10 Catholic high schools of Long Island. From southwestern Nassau County to the East End, these high schools reflect the tradition, commitment, and family spirit of their communities. Three are owned and operated by the Diocese of Rockville Centre, two grew from local parishes, and five are the apostolates of religious orders. Each has its own identity — all are defined by academic excellence on a foundation rooted in faith. Dedication to success in the classroom, however, is the hallmark that sets Catholic schools apart. 99 percent of graduates from our schools continue their education at college, and last year, they earned more than $355 million in college scholarships and grants. The religious and lay faculties of Long Island’s Catholic high schools
build upon history and tradition to deliver a contemporary education to their students. At St. Mary’s High School in Manhasset, for instance, students learn on iPads for a dynamic, interactive program of studies. Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead, an all-girls school of the Sisters of St. Joseph, science education is complemented by participation in local and national science fairs, and partnerships with Hofstra University’s Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science and National Grid. In Riverhead, Bishop McGann-Mercy Diocesan High School students learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through handson work in the school’s Apple computer lab. Kellenberg Memorial High School’s Robotics Club brings those disciplines together from design to creation in a collaborative setting.
Alumni of Catholic high schools remain close to the mission of their almae matres. Years after graduating, you’ll see alumni return regularly to catch a Cougars football game at St. John the Baptist in West Islip. Oyster Bay’s St. Dominic High School welcomes college-age alumni back every winter for a convivial luncheon. At St. Anthony’s High School in South Huntington, students realize that they are “classmates for four years, and Friars forever.” What keeps so many graduates connected to their Catholic high schools is the well-rounded, values-centered environment to form the complete person. It’s reinforced by daily Mass and food drives at Holy Trinity Diocesan High School in Hicksville. Y oung men of Chaminade High School in Mineola regularly perform service projects in the community. Young
women are empowered by mission trips and a nurturing yet challenging program at Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Syosset. A host of extracurricular activities and interscholastic sports at each school further develop friendship, faith, and understanding. The goal of each Catholic high school is as sacred as it is simple – to provide young people with an education that challenges, inspires, and prepares students to lead successful lives at work, at home, and in the community. The Catholic High Schools Entrance Exam is used for admission to these ten schools in the 9th grade. More information about it and the Catholic High Schools of Long Island may be found at www.CHSEE.org. Open Houses will also be scheduled for prospective candidates and their families in the fall.
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SAINT AIDAN SCHOOL “Together in Learning, Together in Christ” AND Together in Service! The St. Aidan School community is committed to praying together, exploring new subjects, and providing service to our community. Assisting those in need by collecting food for our Parish Pantry is just one example of the charitable works in which we are involved. St. Aidan School students also enjoy participating in a wide selection of after school programs and activities. Enrichment classes are offered during the fall and spring. The children create works of
art, build Lego masterpieces, learn the intricacies of chess, and hone their computer, golf, physical education and acting skills.
in the Angel Choir (grades 1-3) and the Girls’ Choir (grades 4-8). After school instruction is available to students interested in playing hand bells and eventually participating in church services and concerts. Students in grades 5-8 all look forward to being part of the school play that showcases approximately 100 students each spring.
Athletics are important to middle school students and St. Aidan’s provides them with the opportunity to compete in various sports includFor the musically ing baseball, basketball, inclined, students sing volleyball and lacrosse.
Our teams enjoy much success in these sports and learn from experienced coaches who assist them in becoming better athletes.
positively interact with students older and younger than they. This program affords the parents a safe and caring environment, so they can rest St. Aidan’s has a assured that their teacher supervised children are receiving after school care pro- excellent care. gram until 6 PM every day for working parAs you can see, ents. Here, the children St. Aidan School enjoy playtime, receive assistance with homehas it all! work, and learn to
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ST.AIDAN SCHOOL
You are cordially invited to attend our
OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 28, 2018 (immediately following the 9:00 AM Mass until 12:30 PM)
St. Aidan School offers: • Early Childhood Programs • Full Day PreK-8th Grade • After School Care Program • State of the Art Technology • Extra-curricular Programs • Enrichment Programs • Nursery
For Registration Information Please Call 516-746-6585 ext. 9202 or 9302 510/525 Willis Avenue • Williston Park • www.staidanschool.org
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Assistant principal runs for a cause St. Aidan’s Julie O’Connell runs marathon to honor mother in-law, aid cancer fight The assistant principal from St. Aidan School, Julie O’Connell, competed in, and completed, the New York City Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 5. O’Connell, who only started running in 2014, generally ran about five miles at a time but loved the clarity she experienced when she ran. In 2015 she started to train for a half marathon and began competing. As O’Connell began to consider competing in the New Your City Marathon in late 2016, her mother-in-law passed away after an almost five year battle with ovarian cancer.
O’Connell’s memories of how the hospital and doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center helped to extend her mother-inlaws stage four diagnosis into almost five years of additional life was the incentive to choose ‘Fred’s Team’ as her charity because it exclusively raises money for Memorial Sloan Kettering. In July of 2017 O’Connell, mom to three busy young children, began a moderate training schedule. Between July 17 and Nov. 3, she ran a total of 450 miles, running weekdays at 5 a.m. and saving her two-to-three hour long runs for Saturday.
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Admissions Open House
Sunday, January 28th at 11:30am — 2pm • A premier, independent Catholic School, for children of all faiths — toddler through 8th grade • Challenging and creative program of study that results in outstanding high school acceptance rates • Joyful, inspired students from many backgrounds and religions • Financial Aid and Scholarship Program open to all
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Through her social media account, family and friends, the St. Aidan school community and a big paint night during the summer of 2017 Mrs. O’Connell got pledges for almost $5,000 for Fred’s Team and the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. As the Marathon date approached, O’Connell brought shared her plans with the students at St. Aidan’s and shared the app which would allow everyone from the school to track her progress in real time and know exactly where she was throughout the entire 26.2 miles. O’Connell set a goal to finish in four-and-a-half hours and achieved it with a 4:25:12 finish time despite the rainy weather. The Monday following the marathon, O’Connell arrived at St. Aidan’s to posters, pictures, cards, flowers and lots of excitement from the students. She used the opportunity to share how amazing the experience was and how important it is to set your goals high and never give up. They loved seeing her medal and she even wore her finisher jacket to school that day. “It was truly amazing to share the experience with all of them!” said O’Connell.
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Saint Anne’s School
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Saint Anne’s School 25 Dartmouth St. Garden City, NY 11530
Catholic Schools Week Celebration 2018
SACRAMENTS • SERVICE • SAINTS • SPIRIT • SCHOLARSHIP
OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 28 • 1-3pm Please Join the St. Anne’s Parish Family Celebration Mass 11:45am stannesgcschool.org
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Museum of Art or a specific art gallery is also required. Music - Students interested in the special designation program in music may choose a Music or Vocal program. A concentration in Music will take Music in Our Lives, History of Music Styles and Theory and AP Music Theory and register for the orchestra. Students who wish to follow a concentration in Vocal Performance must register for Vocal Techniques in Freshman Year, register for the Glee Club or Orchestra. Private lessons in Music are available. This program is highlighted by our MacLean Vocal Scholar Award which provides a selected student with professional vocal training and attendance at a performance at the MET. Dual-Language/International Studies Program- In addition to a 3 or 4 year study of a Language Other Than English (French, Italian, Latin, Spanish) students will take one or two years of a third language. Students will also study both current and historical events pertaining to the area of language study and produce an independent project on a selected topic. Leadership and Service – The TMLA Leadership and Service Program is open to students who are interested in developing their leadership skills in civic affairs and participating in community service. Students will enter course work designed to develop their faith, talents, and leadership abilities while becoming directly involved in social justice issues. The curriculum is interdisciplinary with requirements in the Humanities Departments of Religion and Social Studies as well as the extra-curricular activities of the Service Homeroom.