Catholic Schools Week 01-14-15 by Anton Community Newspapers

ANTON

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

An Anton Media Group Newspaper Supplement January 14 - 20, 2015

ADMISSIONS

Students at St. Mary’s Elementary School get an interactive lesson in factoring polynomials.

OPEN ST. MARY’S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOUSE WHERE STUDENTS FLOURISH GRADES N-8

SUNDAY, JAN 25 12:00 NOON

1340 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, MANHASSET, NEW YORK 11030 www.stmaryelem.ws | 516 627 0184

VALUES V1 Anton Jan2015_8.75x11.25:Layout 1 2B

12/15/14 5:07 PM SCHOOLS Page 1 CATHOLIC WEEK - JANUARY 14 - 20, 2015

k ee 5 W 01 s ol , 2 ho 31 Sc 5ic 2 ol r y th ua Ca an J

A place where values are learned and lived. Our schools prepare children for life’s journey. 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 knowledge, skills, and self-esteem for future success in an innovative setting where academic rigor is enhanced by an array of cutting-edge learning resources. To learn more about Catholic Schools Week OpenHouses (1/25-31), and to find a school near you, call 516-678-5800 Ext. 258 or go to www.LICatholicElementarySchools.org

127230

R e l i g i o u s Va l u e s • R e s o u r c e s • R e s u l t s

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - JANUARY 14 - 20, 2015

The Catholic School Choice

What’s right for your child?

BY COLLEEN MAIDHOF

CMAIDHOF@ANTONMEDIAGROUP.COM

This is the time when parents are pondering their children’s acceptance letters to local Catholic schools. Given that Long Island has excellent public school districts funded by taxpayers, the choice to instead pay thousands of dollars for a parochial high school education is one parents don’t make lightly. Both parents and students have a lot to consider, including whether they want to integrate faith into their education, adhere to a required dress code and learn in a single-sex classroom. Ultimately the choice is a personal one and every family has its own priorities. “It’s an investment, but there are a lot of benefits to going to a Catholic school if it’s right for the child,” said Christina Buehler, director of communications at St. Anthony’s High School in Huntington. One consideration, Buehler said, is whether the parent and child want religion to be part of their high school experience. That is true for Julie Pellerito of Plandome, who has three children in Catholic school, including a sophomore in St. Mary’s High School in Manhasset. She said that Catholic school prepares children academically and spiritually, and her family’s strong faith helped them make the choice. “The spiritual aspect in the learning environment is very important to my family and that is why we chose Catholic school,” she said. “Children have daily prayers, which they don’t have in a public school system. They also attend mass with the other grades, go to confession and learn to make sacraments.” The strict discipline standards of Catholic schools were also important to Pellerito. “It teaches them responsibility and accountability,” she said. “If they are late for a class, they serve a detention. They have to adhere to the rules of the school, which prepares them for everyday life.” Pellerito’s favorite aspect of her child’s school as a parent is the sense of community and safety it provides. “Everyone looks out for one another and knows each other. If someone is falling behind, the parents get involved. The teachers want your child to work to their full potential,” she said. Another factor to consider is the Catholic school dress code, as they require students to wear uniforms. “Students coming from a public school are used to picking their own clothes. But most new students quickly find out how much easier it is to wear a

Students at Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Syosset uniform because everyone is the same and they aren’t competing with one another,” said Margaret Myhan, director of marketing and a graduate of Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Syosset. One of the other choices parents and students struggle with is whether to select a coed or single-gender school. Each has its own advantages. Buehler said that a coed school like St. Anthony’s High School mimics the public school environment. “An all-girls’ and all-boys’ high school has its own benefits,” she said. “In a coed school, students are interacting with their peers that are eventually going to be their coworkers and it’s a familiar classroom setting for them.” Myhan explained that an all-girls’ high school like Our Lady of Mercy is meant to empower young women. “Girls can excel in clubs, sports and extracurricular activities,” she said. “In the classroom, they can pursue areas like technology, sciences and math in which they may hesitate to take a leadership role in if they had boys sitting beside them.” According to Myhan the curriculum is tailored specifically for young women and their faith. “The teachers are aware that these young women are coming into their own,” she said. “They structure the curriculum so students have the greatest advantage to express

their opinions openly and to grow their own intrinsic values and interests.” Like an all-girls’ Catholic high school, an all-boys’ Catholic high school differs greatly from a coed public school. Brother Thomas Cleary, president of Chaminade High School in Mineola, said it isn’t for everyone. “Some young men prefer it because a classroom with girls can sometimes be a distraction for them.” Parents may also worry about their child’s transition from public to parochial school. According to Cleary, more than half of the students at Chaminade come from public schools and many will be going through the same transitions together. “Over the years, we found that students need to learn how to structure and organize themselves when transitioning from a public school,” said Cleary. “To help them with this transition, we spend a lot of the first year teaching these students how to organize, study, discipline themselves and manage their time.” According to Cleary, the school’s curriculum is more challenging than a public school and more is expected from the students. “The passing final grade at Chaminade is 75. If a student doesn’t pass at the end of the year, they can’t return the next year,” he said. Even though the curriculum is

At St. Mary’s High School in Manhasset students use their school-issued iPads and online educational platforms such as Google Classroom to enhance their learning experience.

rigorous, Cleary explained that it will help the students grow. “Our main mission is to teach faith and build up the values and characteristics of a Catholic gentleman,” said Cleary. “Our students transform into young men.” While integrating their faith in an educational environment, Catholic school students are taught academic skills that can prepare them for exams and college. Myhan explained the classroom structure and studying emphasis is more rigorous when transferring from a public to a Catholic school. “They learn in freshman class that they have to apply themselves in order to be successful and they learn study skills,” said Myhan. “Alumnae have come back and said what they learned here at the Academy made it easy for them to transition into college.” Regardless of what choice parents and students make, Buehler said the emphasis needs to be on an environment in which they can thrive. “It’s important that the student is in the right environment so they can succeed,” she explained. “It’s also important for the child and parent to determine what kind of school is best for them.” If a student is comfortable in their school, they will get involved. “A majority of our students don’t go home after school because they want to stay and take part in extracurricular activities,” Buehler said. “They want to socialize and continue learning after the final bell rings, and be a part of our community.” Attending a Catholic school can even launch a lifelong journey. Carol Dunning’s 18-year-old daughter graduated from St. Mary’s and chose to integrate her faith in an educational environment after high school. “My daughter loved her experience at St. Mary’s High School. She chose to go to Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, to continue learning and including her faith in her learnings,” said Dunning. Once you choose the right path for your family, you never know where it could lead.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - JANUARY 14 - 20, 2015

Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 25–31) is designed to raise

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. Visit www.licatholicelementaryschools.org for details on the Catholic Schools Week open houses and activities in your area.

Vote! Vote! Vote! OPEN HOUSE

DIVIDENDS FOR LIFE

OPEN HOUSE

Thursday, Jan 22nd • 6pm-8pm Early Childhood Only Sunday, Jan 25th • 10am-12noon • All Grades Tuesday, January 27th • 10am-11am • All Grades Private Tours Available By Appointment Name _____________________________ Phone _____________________________ Address ___________________________

GOLDEN TICKET This Golden Ticket Is Valid For One Entry Into Our SUPER PRIZE Raffle

Maria Regina School 4045 Jerusalem Avenue Seaford, NY 11783 516 541 1229

127805

• Nursery and Pre-K • Elementary Grades K-5th • Middle School Grades 6th-8th • Daily Morning and After Care • Hot Lunch Program • State-of-the-Art Technology for Grades N-8th • NYS Certiﬁed Teachers • Extracurricular Activities • Faith Based Curriculum • Horizons Curriculum Enrichment • Special ED/AIS Support Services • Fine Arts Program • CYO Sports • Family Environment

Even the youngest students at Saint Mary’s in Manhasset learn the importance of exercising their civic duties by voting.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - JANUARY 14 - 20, 2015

rogr

P EAM

La ence

i rt Sc he-a t f with e-o hip enter s Stat r e C n Parterfront Wat

High

Scho

ol Ma

th & Scien ces Scien c e Stud ent C ounc il NJHS MAD

Dram a Clu b First Lego Leag ue Art G uild Glee Club

127743

tion dita e r c c es A Stat e l e-K d y Pr Mid a d l Ful s ation Fund 0pm l 5:3 i t n eu rcar Afte

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - JANUARY 14 - 20, 2015

Toys For Winthrop Kids

Holy Trinity High School congratulates all Catholic schools in the Diocese of Rockville Centre for fostering excellence in education for over 30,000 students on Long Island and for empowering all members of the educational community to witness the Gospel and render service with compassion.

127742

98 Cherry Lane, Hicksville, NY 11801 516-433-2900 www.holytrinityhs.org

The National Junior Honor Society and Student Council from Saint Aidan in Williston Park held a toy drive at Winthrop Hospital, and were joined by Senator Jack Martins.

You Can Get There From Here

Tradition • Pride • Commitment

SAINT DOMINIC COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL

110 Anstice Street ❘ Oyster Bay, NY 11771 ❘ hs.stdoms.org ❘ 516.922.4888 x 5325 St dominic - Mini Open House Ad.indd 1

127825

Congratulations to our elementary schools and the 8th grade students on a job well done!

1/9/15 2:48 PM

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - JANUARY 14 - 20, 2015

Goldilocks Put On Trial

Saint Mary’s High School extends best wishes and congratulations to the admitted Class of 2019 May God Continue to Bless and Guide you as You Commence your Secondary Education

The Administration, Faculty, Staff, Students & Alumni

WWW.INSPIREDTHINKERS.ORG 127817

At Saint Mary’s Elementary School in Manhasset, the fifth-graders recently put Goldilocks on trial. This is the second year they have participated in the program, a fun way to learn about the legal system. They hone their oral presentation and deductive and logical reasoning skills, culminating in the mock trial.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - JANUARY 14 - 20, 2015

The Value Of Catholic School Education

Most parents have similar hopes and dreams for their children. They want them to be happy, to be successful and to live an ethical, moral and consequential life. Everyone wants this “trifecta of success” for their children and, in fact, I hear this from parents all the time. The question is, what is the best way to get them there? As with most things, it starts at the beginning. You would not build a new house on a shaky, thrown-together foundation. That early decision, made at the very beginning of the building process, would have an impact on everything that followed. And so it is with education. But what makes Catholic education unique? From the beginning, Catholic education teaches students that there is a spark of the divine in all of us. This is something that is talked about at school, with a corresponding emphasis on respect for all people. Science and math are important, but academic subjects are studied as a

MOLLOY COLLEGE

DREW BOGNER, PHD, PRESIDENT way to bring about the betterment of God’s world. This emphasis on values and how each of us is important to God is a framework that students will carry with them for a lifetime. I see it so clearly in many of our students. They travel, for example, not to sight-see, but to help rebuild earthquake-ravaged Haiti. They go to post-Katrina New Orleans to help those who have lost their homes. Or they spend time at a camp in West Virginia, helping some of our country’s poorest children. When I speak to our graduates at

H. S. Mock Trials

alumni weekends or various college events, they tell me about their early Catholic education and how it enabled them to get into one of our nationally ranked programs, which launched them into the career they had always dreamed of having. Just as important, they talk about the moral foundation that a Catholic education provided them and how this value system has influenced them throughout their young lives. These young professionals talk to me about God, their sense of right and wrong and their responsibility to make a contribution to society. More often than not, they tell me that these values were instilled in them at a very early age in Catholic school. We owe it to our children to give them a foundation that will last a lifetime. Why consider Catholic schools for your children? Because, in doing so, you are putting in place the very foundation that will prepare them to build a life full of meaning.

At Saint Mary’s High School in Manhasset students who try out for mock trial learn deductive reasoning and oral presentation skills.

St. William the Abbot School A 60 Year Tradition Prepare Your Child for a Rewarding Future! Grades N-8

SS U U N N OII JJO

Middle States Accredited Faith-filled environment NYS Common Core Standards

January 15, 2015 @ 7PM Early Childhood Presentation January 21, 2015 9:00—10:00 AM Early Childhood Classroom Visit

3 half-day Nursery 5or 3 full day Pre-K Full day Kindergarten Extended Care Program

January 25, 2015 12:00– 2:00 PM Catholic Schools Week Open House

2001 Jackson Ave. Seaford, NY 11783 - www.stwilliamtheabbot.net - 516.785.6784

127779

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - JANUARY 14 - 20, 2015

Start something . . . at one of the “Best Colleges” as chosen ® by MONEY Magazine.

On the MONEY® Magazine list of Best Colleges, Molloy College ranked 72nd nationwide for quality of education, career outcomes and affordability. No comprehensive college on Long Island ranked higher than Molloy. Go ahead. Start something.

Visit molloy.edu or call us at 1-888-4-MOLLOY for more information.

127229

1000 Hempstead Ave., PO Box 5002 Rockville Centre, NY 11571

10B

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - JANUARY 14 - 20, 2015

Catholic Schools Week Frequently Asked Questions 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.

- the Catholic School Difference

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 it is also a week where the schools open their doors to the families of their parish they serve, and to the general public who might be considering the benefits of a Catholic education.

12 Pearsall Avenue, Glen Cove, NY 11542 516-676-0762

www.asrcatholic.org

127559

10:15 am - 1:15 pm

GREYSTONE ABBEY Religious Goods

and Gift Shop

FIRST HOLY COMMUNIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS Bibles, Vestments, Altar Items, Rosaries, Candles, Pyx, Chalices, Prayer Cards, Jewelry, Statues, Cards, Memorials, Books, Music, Gifts, Baptism, Communion, Confirmation, Wedding, Christmas and Easter

564 WESTBURY AVENUE CARLE PLACE, NY 11514 127470

(516) 334-3757 • GreystoneAbbey3@gmail.com Facebook - Greystone Abbey Religious Goods Mon, Tues, Fri 10am-5:30pm • Wed 10am-2pm • Thurs 10am-6:30pm • Sat 9am-3:30pm

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 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 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. 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 participate in liturgies and faith is

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 www.licatholic elementaryschools.org website 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, 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 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 seventh and 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.

11B

127145

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - JANUARY 14 - 20, 2015

12B

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - JANUARY 14 - 20, 2015

‘The Masters’ To Celebrate Academic Achievement BY ANNMARIE HOHER

SPECIALSECTIONS@ANTONMEDIAGROUP.COM

Holy Trinity Diocesan High School in Hicksville announced a new academic recognition program called “The Masters.” This program will promote and celebrate academic achievement by recognizing those students who have obtained mastery in eight or more New York State Regents examinations. New York State has determined that mastery is achieved when a student successfully scores an 85 percent or more on a Regents examination. The road to the masters will begin in freshman year when students take their first Regents examinations and will end with the awarding of the Holy Trinity Masters Pin in senior year. At the beginning of sophomore year those students who have achieved mastery in two Regents exams will receive a letter declaring them an apprentice on the road to the masters. Juniors will receive

a certificate at the beginning of their third year noting that they are now journeymen, having achieved mastery in at least five Regents examinations. The final phase begins in senior year when those students who have achieved mastery in at least eight Regents examinations will be awarded the Holy Trinity Diocesan High School masters pin. Vice Principal Kathleen Moran is very excited about this program. “The greatest achievement for our students is receiving a Holy Trinity Diocesan High School diploma after four years of a rigorous academic program. As a college preparatory school, we follow the educational mandates of New York State, providing our students with the opportunity to earn a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation,” said Moran. “This program will allow our students to track their success and be publicly

The 2014-15 sophomore apprentices at Holy Trinity High School recognized for their achievements as they move towards graduation.” Holy Trinity High School is a private, co-educational Catholic high school founded in 1966. It has been recognized by the U.S. Department

of Education Exemplary Schools Program and is nationally known for its outstanding academics, athletics and fine/performing arts programs. Visit www.holytrinityhs .org for more information.

our ool invites you to ch S ra a nt ca l A f o St. Peter

E S U O H OPE N • Elementary Early Childhood

AMILY • AC ADEMICS • F

• Middle Schoo

VALUES

EARLY CHILDHOOD • Mommy and Me, Toddler 2's, Pre-School 3's and flexible Pre-K 4’s programs

Over 95% of 2014 GRADS accepted into their FIRST CHOICE

GRADES K-8 • Progressive curriculum • Enrichment Program • Academic intervention • Cutting-edge technology • Zero Tolerance for Bullying Policy • Teacher-directed after-school program • Grade 6th- 8th Middle School Sports

of high schools

ARY 25 U N JA , Y A D N SES: SU OPEN HOU :00 am & 1:00 - 3:00 pm 9:30 - 11 -11:00 am 0 :3 9 : 7 2 Y NUAR & TUESDAY, JA

127675

13B

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - JANUARY 14 - 20, 2015

St. William The Abbot School Celebrates 60 Years BY ROBERTA RYAN

SPECIALSECTIONS@ANTONMEDIAGROUP.COM

St. William the Abbot School on Jackson Ave. in Seaford first opened its doors in 1955. Since that time the school has been successful because of the overwhelming support given by the pastors of St. William the Abbot and its parish family. Served originally by the Ursuline Sisters of Tildonk, St. William the Abbot School continues to be staffed by dedicated faculty and staff, all of whom are instrumental in the growth and triumphs of the school. Over the years St. William’s has adapted to changing times always maintaining academic excellence. Graduates of St. William the Abbot School have achieved success in many different careers and have been recognized for their accomplishments. Presently the school hosts more than 500 students who are

educated with the modern technological tools necessary to succeed in today’s world. St. William the Abbot School offers before- and after- school programs, as well as an assortment of clubs, sports teams and various activities that

appeal to the interests of its students. The parish community of St. William’s and its pastor, Father Robert Hayden, will commemorate the 60th anniversary with a special Mass, reception and open house on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 10:45 a.m.

St. William the Abbot School Principal Margaret Grimaldi looks forward to welcoming and thanking alumni, members of the parish and all past and present members of the school community. All are welcome.

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 25 - January 30, 2015 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

• 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 25, 2015 from 11:30-1:00PM Tuesday, January 27, 2015 from 10:00AM-11:00AM Or, for a registration appointment call: 516-352-4466 Financial aid may be available from Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation 127471

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - JANUARY 14 - 20, 2015

PATHWAYS Program Gives Career Insight

Giving Back

St. Joseph School in Garden City offers a PATHWAYS Program to students in grades six, seven and eight. Offerings this semester included computer coding, baking, making books, singing, golfing and watercolor art.

Holy Child Academy. It Really Is Different!

Students in all grades at St. Mary’s schools in Manhasset give back to the community and to those in need through organizations like the St. Vincent de Paul Society

Sunday, January 25th 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Preschool, Lower & Middle Schools • • • • • •

Holy Child Academy – an independent Catholic School. Average class size is 15. French, Spanish, and Latin for every student. Music, art, and theater classes for every student. A beautiful, leafy, 14-acre campus. Physical education for all students every day – plus a wide assortment of interscholastic sports.

• State-of-the-art computer and science facilities.

Announcing the Kevin P. O’Sullivan Middle School!

Holy Child Academy Amazing Place!

25 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568 • (516) 626-9300 www.HolyChildAcademy.org

127162

14B

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - JANUARY 14 - 20, 2015

15B

Christmas In The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Voices

127467

The St. Edward the Confessor School annual Christmas pageant and concert is celebrated each year in the church. Students in grades kindergarten through eighth at the Syosset school celebrated the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ in a night full of prayer and music.

16B

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - JANUARY 14 - 20, 2015

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. 25: 10:30 a.m to 2 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 27: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 22: 6 to 8 p.m. (early childhood); Sunday, Jan. 25: 10 a.m. to noon; Tuesday, Jan. 27: 10 to 11 a.m. St. William the Abbot School 2001 Jackson Ave., Seaford • 516785-6784 • www.stwilliamtheabbot.net Early childhood presentation, Thursday, Jan. 15: 7 p.m.; nursery, pre-K and K visitation, Wednesday, Jan. 21: 9 to 10 a.m.; open house: Sunday, Jan., 25: noon to 2 p.m.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School 2341 Washington Ave., Bellmore • 516-785-5709 • www.steas.com Sunday, Jan. 25: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Monday, Jan. 26: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. (Pre-K to 2nd grade), 10 to 11 a.m. (“Our Time”); Tuesday, Jan. 27: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. (nursery); Wednesday, Jan. 28: 10 to 11 a.m. (“Our Time”)

St. Edward The Confessor School 2 Teibrook Ave., Syosset • 516-9217767 • www.stedwardconfessor.org Sunday, Jan. 25: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesday, Jan. 25 by appointment.

St. Raymond’s School 263 Atlantic Ave., East Rockaway • 516-593-9010 • www.srsny.org Sunday, Jan. 25: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; by appointment during the week

St. Martin De Porres Marianist School* 530 Hempstead Blvd., Uniondale • 516-481-3303 • www.stmartin marianist.org

Our Lady of Victory School 2 Bellmore St., Floral Park • 516-352-4466 • www.olvfp.org Sunday, Jan. 25: 11:30 a.m. (after Family Mass); Tuesday, Jan. 27: 10 to 11 a.m.

Holy Name of Mary School 90 S. Grove St., Valley Stream • 516-825-4009 • www.hnomschool.org Sunday, Jan. 25: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesday, Jan. 28: 10 to 11:30 a.m.

The De La Salle School* 87 Pine St., Freeport • 516-379-8660 • www.delasalleschool.org St. Anne’s School 25 Dartmouth St., Garden City • 516352-1205 • www.stannesgcschool.org • Sunday, Jan. 25: 1 to 3 p.m. St. Joseph School 450 Franklin Ave., Garden City • 516747-2730 • www.st-josephschool.com • Sunday, Jan. 25: 10 a.m. to noon All Saints Regional Catholic School 12 Pearsall Ave., Glen Cove • 516-676-0762 • www.asrcatholic.org Sunday, Jan. 25: 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Holy Family School 25 Fordham Ave., Hicksville • 516-38-3846 • www.hfsli.org Sunday, Jan. 25: 11:30 a.m. (after Family Mass); by appointment during the week Our Lady of Mercy School 520 S. Oyster Bay Rd., Hicksville • 516-433-7040 • www.olmshicks.org Sunday, Jan. 25: 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Long Beach Catholic Regional School 735 W. Broadway, Long Beach • 516-432-8900 • www.lbcrs.org Sunday, Jan. 25: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Our Lady Of Peace School 21 Fowler Ave., Lynbrook • 516-5934884 • www.olpschoollynbrook.org Sunday, Jan. 25: 10:30 a.m. (after Family Mass); Monday, Jan. 26: 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. (nursery, Pre-K and K) Our Lady of Lourdes School 76 Park Blvd., Malverne • 516-5997328 • www.ollmalverne.org Sunday, Jan. 25: 10:30 a.m. to noon Our Lady of Grace Montessori* 29 Shelter Rock Rd., Manhasset • 516-365-9832 • www.olgmanhasset.com

St. Mary’s Elementary School 1340 Northern Blvd., Manhasset • 516-627-0184 • www.stmary-11030 .org Sunday, Jan. 25: noon St. Rose of Lima School 4704 Merrick Rd., Massapequa • 516-541-1546 • www.stroseschool.net Tuesday, Jan. 27: 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., 7 to 8 p.m. Notre Dame School 25 Mayfair Rd., New Hyde Park • 516-354-5618 • www.ndsnet.org Sunday, Jan. 25: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Monday, Jan. 26: 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., 1 to 2 p.m.

Holy Child Academy* 25 Store Hill Rd., Old Westbury • 516-626-9300 • www.holychild academy.org St. Dominic Elementary School 35 School St., Oyster Bay • 516-9224233 •www.stdomsob.org Sunday, Jan. 25: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (after Family Mass); Monday, Jan. 26: 9 to 11 a.m. St. Peter of Alcantara School 1321 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington • 516-944-3772 • www.stpeterspw.org Sunday, Jan. 25: 9:30 to 11 a.m.; 1 to 3 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 27: 9:30 to 11 a.m.

St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School 101 Maple Ave, Westbury • 516-3330580 • www.stbolh.org Sunday, Jan. 25: 2 to 3:30 p.m. (meet in the school chapel). Tours: Monday, Jan. 26 through Thursday, Jan. 29: 10:30 a.m. St. Thomas the Apostle 12 Westminster Rd., West Hempstead • 516-481-9310 • www. stthomasschool.net Sunday, Jan. 25: 11:30am to 2 p.m.; Monday, Jan. 26: 9 to 11 a.m. New registrations from 6 to 8 p.m. St. Aidan School 510 Willis Ave., Williston Park • 516746-6585 • www.staidanschool.org Sunday, Jan. 25: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

St. Agnes Cathedral School 70 Clinton Ave., Rockville Centre • 516-678-5550 • www.stagnes-school.org Sunday, Jan. 25: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 27 and Wednesday, Jan. 28: registration for K to 7, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

St. Peter of Alcantara 1321 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington • 516-944-3772 • www. stpeterspw.org Sunday, Jan. 25: 9:30 to 11 a.m., 1 to 3 p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 27: 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Maria Regina School 4045 Jerusalem Ave., Seaford • 516-541-1229 • www.maria reginaschool.org

*private schools Listings supplied by the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Visit ww.licatholic elementaryschools.org for more information.

1/4 pg vert 1 1/12/15 9:54 AM Page 1 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEKAnton - JANUARY 14 Jan - 20,2015:Layout 2015

Christmas At Our Lady Of Victory

17B

Why send your children to Catholic elementary school? Hear what Catholic school parents have to say. We asked the parents of both current and former students three questions about their children’s Catholic elementary school experience: Why did you choose to send your children to a Catholic elementary school? What benefits have your children received as a result of that choice? And what advice would you offer to other parents who are considering a Catholic elementary school education for their children? To hear their sometimes surprising answers, visit licatholicelementaryschools.org, today! Rel i g i ous Va l ues • Res our c es • Resul ts

127836

December at Our Lady of Victory School in Floral Park was a month filled with excitement and spirituality. With so many events happening throughout the month it’s hard to choose a favorite. All enjoyed the celebration of Advent with the school’s “quiet” mornings, the Christmas concert, the sixth-grade production of the living nativity and Saint Nick’s appearance at the annual Christmas event.

EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY A FULL TOUR OF THE SCHOOL WITH THE PRINCIPAL

127819

If you would like more information about St. Edward’s the Confessor School or want to schedule a tour, please call the main office at (516) 921-7767 or visit our website at www.stedwardconfessor.org

18B

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - JANUARY 14 - 20, 2015

Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School 520 South Oyster Bay Rd., Hicksville NY 11801 We offer family tuition rates and welcome children of every race, religion, ethnic, and cultural background to our school

Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools

ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

• Altar Servers • School Band • Chorus • Children’s Choir • Library • Music Program • Art Program • Spanish Program (6th - 8th grade) • Boys & Girls Scouts • CYO Sports Program • SMART Board Technology • Home School Association • Full Time Nurse

PROGRAMS • Nursery School Program • Full Day and Half Day Pre-Kindergarten Programs • Full Day Kindergarten Program

• Elementary School Program 1st through 8th Grades • Before School and After School Supervision

Open House: Sunday, January 25, 2015 11:45 am - 2:00 pm or contact the principal to arrange for a tour 516-433-7040 Come Visit Our Lady of jharrigan@olmshicks.org Mercy Elementary School!

127840

19B

127733

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - JANUARY 14 - 20, 2015

20B

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - JANUARY 14 - 20, 2015

COME VISIT OUR OPEN HOUSE Sunday January 25, 2015 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Learn more about our programs for September 2015

ST. BRIGID/OUR LADY OF HOPE REGIONAL SCHOOL

101 Maple Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590 FAIT H

• FA M

E DG I LY• K N OW L

Call us at (516) 333-0580 or visit us at www.stbolh.org

Toddler program for 2 year olds and their caregiver. Nursery School for 3 year olds. Pre-K for 4 year olds. Half day and full day programs are available for 3 and 5 days a week. After school program is available until 5:30 pm. Each class is staffed with a teacher and a teaching assistant.

Full Day Kindergarten Elementary Grades 1-5 Middle School Grades 6-8

FAITH

Shapes the Spirit FAMILY

Shapes the Heart

KNOWLEDGE

Shapes the Mind

Financial Aid available for K-8 through Tomorrow's Hope Foundation.

CATHOLIC LONG ISLAND The value of learning. The learning of values.

127146

516-333-0580 www.stbolh.org

Serving the community since 1918 • Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OF