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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK January 22 - 28, 2020

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Students at St. Mary’s Elementary School spend time weekly in the library and media center, which houses a vast collection of books and digital resources for the children to focus on age-appropriate titles while enhancing their reading levels.

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Catholic School’s Week 2020 Open House Schedule

he following is a listing of Catholic school open houses, dates and times across Long Island during Catholic Schools Week. St. Martin of Tours School Amityville www.smtschool.org Sunday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. following 9 a.m. Opening Mass St. Christopher School Baldwin www.stchris-school.org Sunday, Jan. 26, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. following 9:30 a.m. Opening Mass St. Patrick School Bay Shore www.spsbayshore.org Sunday, Jan. 26, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. following the 9:30 a.m. Opening Mass. Monday, Jan. 27, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday,Jan. 28 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School Bellmore www.steas.com Sunday, Jan. 26 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Our Lady of Providence Regional Central Islip www.olprov.org Sunday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Our Lady Queen of Apostles School Center Moriches www.olqany.org Sunday, Jan. 26,10 a.m. to noon following the 9 a.m. Mass at St. John the Evangelist. Thursday, Jan. 30 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Holy Family Regional School Commack www.holyfamilyregional. com Sunday, Jan. 26, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. following the 10:30 a.m. Opening Mass. Monday through Friday, Jan. 27-31, 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. St. Mary School East Islip www.saintmaryschoolei.org Saturday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 9 to 10 a.m. St. Raymond’s School East Rockaway www.srsny.org Sunday, Jan. 26, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. following the 9 a.m. Opening Mass. Thursday, Jan. 30 from 9 to 11 a.m. Our Lady of Victory School Floral Park • www.olvfp.org Sunday, Jan. 26, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 10 to 11 a.m. St. Anne’s School Garden City www.stannesgcschool.org Sunday, Jan. 26, 1 to 2:30 p.m. following the 11:45 a.m. Opening Mass St. Joseph School Garden City www.st-josephschool.com Sunday, Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. following the 9 a.m. Opening Mass Holy Family School Hicksville www.hfsli.org Sunday, Jan. 26, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.following the 10:30 a.m. Opening Mass St. Patrick School Huntington www.stpathunt.org Thursday, Jan. 23, 3 to 7 p.m. Long Beach Catholic Regional School

Long Beach www.lbcrs.org Sunday, Jan. 26, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 27, 9 to 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28, noon to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 9 to 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 30, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

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Our Lady of Peace School Lynbrook www.olpschoollynbrook.org Sunday, Jan. 26, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. following the Opening Mass at 9:30 a.m.

Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School Port Jefferson www.olowregional.org Sunday, Jan. 26, noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 4 to 8 p.m.

Our Lady of Lourdes School Malverne www.ollmalverne.org Sunday, Jan. 26, 10:30 a.m. to noon following the 9:30 a.m. Opening Mass. Wednesday, Jan. 29 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

St. Peter of Alcantara School Port Washington www.stpeterspw.org Sunday, Jan. 26, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

St. Mary’s Elementary School Manhasset www.stmary11030.org Sunday, Jan. 26, noon to 3 p.m.

Holy Angels Regional School Patchogue www.holyangelsregional.org Sunday, Jan. 26, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

St. John Paul II Regional School Riverhead www.sjp2regional.org Sunday, Jan. 26, 12 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 9 to 11 a.m.

St. Rose of Lima School Massapequa www.stroseschool.net Tuesday, Jan. 28, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. and again from 7 to 8 p.m.

St. Agnes Cathedral School Rockville Centre www.stagnes-school.org Sunday, Jan. 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. following the 9:30 a.m. Family Mass and 10:30 a.m. refreshments in the Parish Center

Notre Dame School New Hyde Park www.ndsnet.org Sunday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. following the 9 a.m. Opening Mass. Monday, Jan. 27, 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Sts. Philip and James School St. James www.sspjschool.net Sunday, Jan. 26, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. following the 10 a.m. Family Mass. Thursday, Jan. 30, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Holy Child Academy Old Westbury www.holychildacademy.org Sunday, Jan. 26, noon to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28,10 a.m. to noon.

Maria Regina School Seaford www.mariareginaschool.org Early Childhood (N, Pre-K and K) Thursday, Jan. , 23, 6 to 8 p.m. Open House (N—8) Sunday, Jan. 26, noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27 (N—8), 9 to 10 a.m.

St. Dominic Elementary School Oyster Bay www.stdomsob.org Sunday, Jan. 26, 11 a.m. to

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Seaford www.stwilliamtheabbot.net Sunday, Jan. 26, noon to 2 p.m. following the 10:45 a.m. Family Mass St. Patrick School Smithtown www.spssmith.org Sunday, Jan. 27, 1 to 3 p.m following the noon Opening Mass Our Lady of the Hamptons Regional School Southampton www.olhamptons.org Sunday, Jan. 26, Family Pancake Breakfast/Open House 8:30 a.m. to noon St. Edward the Confessor School Syosset www.stedwardconfessor.org Sunday, Jan. 26, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. St. Brigid/Our Lady of Hope Regional School Westbury www.stbolh.org Sunday, Jan. 26, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tours at other times can be arranged by calling 516344-0580 or emailing info@ stbolh.org St. Thomas the Apostle West Hempstead www.stthomasschool.net Sunday, Jan. 26, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. following the 10:30 a.m. Opening Mass. Monday, Jan. 27, 9 to 11 a.m. St. Aidan School Williston Park www.staidanschool.org Sunday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. following the 9 a.m. Family Mass Holy Name of Mary School Valley Stream www.hnomschool.org Sunday, Jan. 26, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 9:30 to 11 a.m.

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BY GARY E. LAYTON

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While everyone has their own reasons, a number of significant themes are identified when you speak to parents about why they selected a Catholic elementary school for their children:

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We instill in students the value of service to others.

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In the science labs, St. Mary’s High School students work collaboratively and learn about science, technology, engineering and math through a STEM education. both excellent coaching and superb sportsmanship.

At the Schools of Saint Mary, Manhasset, students in Nursery through Grade 12 flourish in an innovative and nurturing educational environment rooted in Catholic values. The mission of the school is to empower students to find inspiration and joy as they discover themselves and learn what they are capable of accomplishing. Small class sizes foster a more personal connection between students and faculty. Faculty and administrators at St. Mary strives to educate the whole child – intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, socially, and physically. The use of cutting-edge technology, including campus-wide wireless capabilities, an online system that allows students and parents to access homework and grades, and school-issued Chromebooks for every student in sixth through twelfth grade, helps teachers provide students with a strong academic foundation. At the early childhood and primary grade levels, students actively explore concepts and develop skills through an interdisciplinary approach utilizing the latest technology, handson learning materials, and skill-related experiences. Students in grades 6-12 incorporate technology as an interactive tool that enables them to be independent learners while investigating researchbased learning. The St. Mary’s education is about more than just academics. Spiritual values, a sense of service and the growth of faith

are fostered by connecting Gospel values to all parts of the curriculum, including core academic classes, allowing students at all grade levels to deepen their moral standards and ethics. Students learn about the tenets and meaning of their faith and how to live it joyfully, especially in serving others within the school and greater community. The school day doesn’t end when the last bell rings – St. Mary’s becomes a vibrant after-school community as students at all grade levels participate in a wide range of extracurricular clubs and activities, exploring their talents and skills outside of academia. Middle and high school students gain an appreciation for the arts and develop their creativity through participation in the Fine and Performing Arts Program. By taking classes in art, chorus, band, orchestra, dance or stage performance; performing arts students learn from and work alongside professionals in those fields. The Schools of St. Mary is also proud of its competitive athletic programs at the middle and high school levels, which are highly regarded for

St. Mary’s welcomes a diverse student body, consisting of students of many different faiths and cultural backgrounds, who come from Nassau and Suffolk Counties and several New York City boroughs including Queens and Brooklyn. For more information on the programs and curriculum at St. Mary’s or to schedule a personal tour, please contact Mrs. Norma Stafford, director of admissions at 516.627.0184 or nstafford@stmary.ws

OPEN HOUSE FOR ADMISSIONS: SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 AT 12:00 PM 1300 NORTHERN BLVD., MANHASSET Faculty and administrators at St. Mary’s strive to educate the whole child intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, socially and physically.

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THE SCHOOLS OF SAINT MARY

From early childhood students to their high school seniors, The Schools of St. Mary is preparing inspired thinkers and creative leaders by guiding all students as they develop the character traits of great leaders and skilled team players. This approach includes creativity, flexibility, diligence, perseverance, accountability, and responsibility. At every level, St. Mary’s balances strong academic development with experience to encourage personal growth. Exceptional faculty and staff inspire each student along their educational journey, always promoting the safe and welcoming culture that is one of the hallmarks of the St. Mary’s experience.

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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1, 2020 Chaminade’s Dolan Family Science, Technology and Research Center (Photos courtesy of Chaminade High School)

Scientifically One Of A Kind Chaminade High School’s science center breaks barriers BY ANTHONY MURRAY

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n May 2018, Chaminade High School opened its new 34,000-square-foot Science, Technology and Research Center, which was named in recognition of a gift from the Dolan Family Foundation. Since its opening, the high school’s science center has been breaking barriers with its top-notch technology and teaching methods, proving that it is the only space of its kind for high school students in the tristate area. The concept for the science center began 2014, spurred by an ongoing national discussion about the importance of STEM education and feedback from past students. “We have a very connected alumni association that stays connected with us,” said Brother Thomas Cleary, president of Chaminade High School. “I’ve been hearing over the years how prepared students were for college, yet they wished they were better prepared for math and science. I always want to be proactive instead of being reactive with what’s going on in the world. We knew that this was the direction the school really needed to grow in to best serve our students.” All of Chaminade’s students take classes in the new science center, which includes seven new teaching labs where students study biology, chemistry, physics, geosciences, fabrication and robotics. The new science center also has a dedicated space for the school’s Science Olympiad team, a space that is 40

Students give instruction on how the science center’s new technology works. times larger than its previous facility. Students also have access to the latest technology for hands-on analysis and research, including Anatomage digital anatomy tables, computerized lab probes, a Foucault pendulum, a meteorological observatory dome and a hydrodynamics simulator. Funding for the new building was generated by the support of Chaminade parents, alumni, alumni parents and friends as a result of an impressive $23 million capital campaign. The high school also hosted a campaign called #55for500 during the lead up to the opening of the center. According to Brother Benjamin Knapp, the chairman of the science department at Chaminade, every student uses the equipment that is inside the

science center—the kind of equipment students would only encounter at college. “These tools [at the science center] can electronically transmit data from experiments to students’ iPads, allowing them to collect more information and do more with it,” explained Knapp. “During lab time, our men won’t just be learning science, they’ll be doing science.” The science center’s rooftop is also designed to accommodate both scientific instruction and environmental stewardship. The rooftop features a meteorological observation deck allowing students to study atmosphere, weather and sunlight. A digital programmable telescope for instruction in astronomy resides in the center’s observatory dome. Also on the science center’s rooftop is a low density soil mixture that hosts a mass variety of different types of flowers and plants. The soil manages run off while the flowers shade the building from direct sunlight during the day and insulate the building during the night, eliminating the school’s cooling and heating costs. The Science, Technology and Research Center complements Chaminade’s liberal-arts curriculum, which expanded in recent years to include more modern technology. In 2014, Chaminade opened a 16-terminal Bloomberg Business Center for third and fourth year students to research market analytics, finance, and economics. Since 2016, each student has been issued an iPad for classwork with their tablets linked to an AppleTV in every classroom for group projects and presentations.

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Please Pleasejoin joinusus Admissions Open Admissions Open House House • Pre-K Early Childhood •Development Pre-K Early Childhood Development • Elementary (K-5) • •Middle School (6-8) Elementary (K-5)

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Getting To Know Catholic Schools On Long Island BY GARY E. LAYTON

the school that their student will feel most at home in. While each of our schools are somewhat unique, and reflect some of the character, tradition and ong Island is home to 42 beautiful Catholic personality of the Parish and community they serve, elementary schools. Thirty eight of the schools they all share a common focus on development of are run by the Diocese of Rockville Centre the whole child; in mind, in body and in spirit. This while four are private Catholic elementary schools. complete integration of the Catholic faith into all All of the elementary schools and the nine Catholic subjects and activities is what makes the character high schools in Nassau and Suffolk operate under education in Catholic school stand out. At a time the religious direction of Bishop John Barres. when all schools, public and private, are realizing The Diocesan schools are a combination of the value of SEL, Social Emotional Learning—the Parish and Regional schools and are situated to be development of the most desirable personal charwithin geographic reach of the children of the 133 acteristics, is something that has differentiated the Catholic parishes in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Catholic school student all along. It’s not just what The schools are open to students of all faiths, and all they learn in their time with us, it is more about ‘who are welcome. Long Island Catholics are extended an they become’. Our students graduate with character, incremental tuition discount regardless of whether confidence, drive, discipline and compassion. their parish has a school or is part of a regional The elementary schools offer classes for children school. The idea is to make a Catholic education as young as three years old, from middle school possible for every family. (8th grade) prepared to succeed in high school and One of the ways Catholic school is unique is that beyond. Most of our graduates go on to a prestigious families can choose the school that best serves their Catholic high school, and 99 percent of the high child’s needs. There is no “geographic mapping” that school graduates go on to college. Currently, more dictates which a family must use. Because of this than 10,000 students attend Catholic elementary freedom to choose, events like Catholic Schools Week schools across Long Island and approximately 11,000 allow families to visit the schools of interest to them to additional students attend a Catholic high school. meet the teachers and tour the facility to get a ‘feel’ for The National Center for Education Statistics

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(NCES) released a longitudinal study in 2014 where 10th graders from public, private and Catholic high schools were asked if they were planning to continue to college and pursue their degree. Those that expressed an intent to get a college degree were re-visited ten years later, eight years after they graduated high school. Nearly twice as many students who graduated from Catholic high schools earned their college degree compared to their public counterparts. *National Center for Education Statistics 2014 Gary E. Layton is the director of marketing and enrollment for the Diocese of Rockville Centre

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Catholic Schools Week Open Houses, Jan 26-Feb 1

Visit an Open House near you during Catholic Schools Week. St. Martin of Tours School Amityville • www.smtschool.org St. Christopher School Baldwin • www.stchris-school.org St. Patrick School Bay Shore • www.spsbayshore.org St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School Bellmore • www.steas.com Our Lady of Providence Regional Central Islip • www.olprov.org Our Lady Queen of Apostles School Center Moriches • www.olqany.org Holy Family Regional School Commack • www.holyfamilyregional.com

S S Cyril and Methodius School Deer Park • www.sscmweb.org St. Mary School East Islip • www.saintmaryschoolei.org Trinity Regional School East Northport • www.trinityregional.org St. Raymond's School East Rockaway • www.srsny.org Our Lady of Victory School Floral Park • www.olvfp.org The De La Salle School* Freeport • www.delasalleschool.org St. Anne's School Garden City • www.stannesgcschool.org St. Joseph School Garden City • www.st-josephschool.com Holy Family School Hicksville • www.hfsli.org Our Lady of Mercy School Hicksville • www.olmshicks.org

St. Patrick School Huntington • www.stpathunt.org Long Beach Catholic Regional School Long Beach • www.lbcrs.org Our Lady Of Peace School Lynbrook • www.olpschoollynbrook.org Our Lady of Lourdes School Malverne • www.ollmalverne.org Our Lady of Grace Montessori* Manhasset • www.olgmanhasset.com St. Mary's Elementary School Manhasset • www.stmary11030.org St. Rose of Lima School Massapequa • www.stroseschool.net Notre Dame School New Hyde Park • www.ndsnet.org Holy Child Academy* Old Westbury • www.holychildacademy.org St. Dominic Elementary School Oyster Bay • www.stdomsob.org

Holy Angels Regional School Patchogue • www.holyangelsregional.org Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School Port Jeﬀerson • www.olowregional.org St. Peter of Alcantara School Port Washington • www.stpeterspw.org St. John Paul II Regional School Riverhead • www.sjp2regional.org St. Agnes Cathedral School Rockville Centre • www.stagnes-school.org Sts. Philip and James School St. James • www.sspjschool.net Maria Regina School Seaford • www.mariareginaschool.org St. William the Abbot School Seaford • www.stwilliamtheabbot.net 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. Thomas the Apostle W Hempstead • www.stthomasschool.net St. Aidan School Williston Park • www.staidanschool.org *Private Schools

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Social And Emotional Learning

Renewed interest in SEL validates the advantages of parochial school BY GARY E. LAYTON

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“Everything old is new again.” When Peter Allen wrote this song in 1974 he certainly had an idea about the cyclical nature of life, but I wonder if he imagined that traditional values, in our case, traditional educational values would be “in again.” After years of experimenting with the latest educational fads, schools across the nation are recognizing that investing in the social and emotional management skills of students will have a greater effect on the trajectory of their lives than augmented reality or more flexible seating. Catholic schools across the Diocese of Rockville Centre have maintained their focus on the “character education” of students, even as more permissive educational models were being implemented elsewhere. While current day Catholic school has embraced the integration of new educational technologies, personalized learning and new curriculum elements, the commitment to traditional values and religious tradition have never wavered. Catholic school has continued to teach biblical principles and traditional values, focusing imparting spirituality and self-discipline. That steadfast commitment has been based on an understanding that success and happiness in life is based in large part on

An SEL workshop that took place last fall to help teachers continue to improve their ability to exceed the expectations of parents. (Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Rockville Centre)

attitude; attitudes that can be shaped by the school. Today, the heightened interest in Social Emotional Learning (SEL), makes it clear that Catholic schools were on the right track all along. So what is Social Emotional Learning and why does it matter? Social Emotional Learning is viewed as attentiveness to the whole child’s needs: social, emotional and academic. It is comprised of five major components: self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, relationship skills and social awareness.

As everyone who has attended Catholic school can attest, these five principles are traditional parts of a Catholic education. In fact, these characteristics are often the most easily distinguishable differences in the way a young man or woman “carries themselves” in their daily interactions with others. They are the characteristics that we subconsciously recognize and silently attribute to the student being “a Catholic school kid.” While the focus on SEL validates the approach that Long Island’s Catholic schools have been built on, we too strive to continuously improve. Improvement involves building a safer and more collaborative classroom environment where children can sort out their feelings, put aside their troubles and respect and appreciate their classmates. It is a formula that has endured for generations and made a Catholic education an advantage that lasts a lifetime. Parents who choose Catholic Elementary School can be assured that the social and emotional components of a child’s education are at least as important as the academic side. They are the “Catholic school difference.” Gary E. Layton is the director of marketing and enrollment for the Diocese of Rockville Centre

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Revitalizing Catholic Elementary Schools On Long Island

Diocese of Rockville Centre partners with the Marianists on 2020 action plan

he Diocese of Rockville Centre (DRVC) announced the Morning Star Initiative, a bold plan for the revitalization of Catholic elementary school education on Long Island. In partnership with the Marianists, who operate two high schools, a middle school and one elementary school on Long Island, the Diocese is undertaking a comprehensive review of the DRVC elementary schools in 2020, leading to an action plan to restore a robust Catholic culture, academic excellence and fiscally sustainable schools. Bishop John Barres, Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, believes the initiative is critical to the strength and longevity of Catholic parishes, communities and education on Long Island since most Catholic elementary schools have struggled with enrollment, school building maintenance, and teacher salaries in recent years. Some schools have even been forced to close. “The core of this initiative is to foster the educational and spiritual development of our students,” Bishop Barres said.“We owe it to our parents, families, teachers, parishes, alumni and communities to provide a robust, evangelizing Catholic

Brother Thomas Cleary, S.M., chief revitalization officer, Morning Star Initiative and president of Chaminade High School, with Bishop John Barres, Bishop of Rockville Centre. (Photo courtesy of DRVC Office of Communications/ Gregory A. Shemitz photo)

education for Long Island children. The Morning Star Initiative establishes four pillars to renew and transform Catholic education on Long Island,” The Diocese has asked Brother Thomas Cleary, S.M., president of Chaminade High School, to serve as the Chief Revitalization Officer and to spearhead

this effort. Brother Thomas will be assisted by his fellow Marianists. The comprehensive effort will seek feedback and ideas from the full spectrum of those with a stake in a revitalized Catholic elementary education: students, parents, teachers, administrators, priests, parish leaders, alumni and community supporters. Morning Star Initiative team on a full review of each Catholic elementary school and making thoughtful recommendations on how they will not only survive, but thrive, in the years ahead. We believe this is our mission.” “Our founder, Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, believed one of the key characteristics of Marianist education is the openness to adaptation and change. This initiative is a great example of that philosophy,” Brother Thomas added. He will continue as president of Chaminade High School. The Morning Star Initiative will commence with stakeholder engagement during the first half of the year. It is expected that the review will be completed towards the end of 2020. The Diocese does not intend to close or consolidate any additional school for the fall 2020 school year. —Submitted by The Diocese of Rockville Centre

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Catholic Schools Week Celebrates T Tradition Of Catholic Education BY GARY E. LAYTON

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atholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It begins the last Sunday in January, which in 2020 is Sunday, Jan. 26, and runs through Saturday, Feb. 4. The theme for Catholic Schools Week is “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” During Catholic Schools Week, schools across the Diocese, and across the country, mark the occasion with masses and special entertainment and activities for the students, families, parishioners and members of their extended communities. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and the school’s 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 parents and parishioners, and to introduce new families to the benefits of a Catholic education. These frequently kick off with a mass and open house on the Sunday, Jan. 26, but can be held earlier, as St. Patrick School in Huntington is doing on Thursday, Jan. 23. In addition to the open house to welcome new visitors, Catholic Schools Week features a series of events designed to recognize the contributions of students, parents and faculty during the course of the week. Many schools also offer additional open houses and opportunities for prospective new families to visit during the week as well. Catholic schools are unique in many significant ways, and Catholic Schools Week highlights many of those differences. First, Catholic education acknowledges the parents as the original teachers in each of our lives and celebrates the continued and ongoing involvement of parents in their child’s education and with their child’s school. Catholic education is not a “bystander sport” for parents and their participation and service to their child’s education is celebrated with recognition and acknowledgment events to thank them for their commitment.

Catholic Schools Week is also a week to acknowledge the teachers and administrators from the schools who give so much of themselves because they believe in the value of a Catholic education. The teacher’s and staff’s contributions are often recognized through special breakfasts and luncheons that are often prepared by and served by grateful parents. And Catholic Schools Week is a highlight on every student’s calendar. There are interactive game shows, magic shows, animal acts and special guests who come and read to the students, science fairs, book fairs, father-daughter dances, sports competitions, faculty–student contests and much more. Catholic Schools Week is also the best opportunity for families who might be considering the benefits of a Catholic education to experience first-hand the commitment to academic excellence and faith formation in your local school. There you’ll find a unique community environment where children are surrounded by other children, families and a parish, which serve to reinforce moral values and beliefs. The open houses are an opportunity to meet the highly experienced teachers, see the creative classrooms and learn how Catholic elementary schools leverage technology across the curriculum and throughout the school. Prospective families who tour the facilities are introduced to the innovative reading and math programs that accelerate academic achievement. They also get to see how the safe, loving, supportive and orderly environment in a Catholic school makes it the perfect environment to support learning. As many of the touring parents have said, the best part of the visit during Catholic Schools Week is being able to see and feel the difference that a value-centered education can make for every child. This is frequently reinforced by the contact prospective families have with the seventh and eighth grade students, most often as tour guides. When you see the confident, caring and courteous individuals these young men and women have become, you begin to really understand the Catholic school difference.

Frequently asked questions

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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 website of their school.

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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.

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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.

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What are the tuition rates for the schools? Each school gets to set their tuitions independently based on their costs but on average, annual tuition is approximately $5,500 per year.

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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 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.

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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 of 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

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support their decision. There is also a series of video interviews at www.licatholicelementaryschools.org where current parents offer their advice on how to get the most out of your visit.

When parents select Catholic 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

St. Rose St. Mary of Lima East Islip St. Agnes Massapequa Rockville St. St. Raymond’s Centre Martin East Rockaway St. Martin De Porres Maria of Tours Uniondale Regina Amityville Holy Name Long Beach Seaford Our Lady of of Mary Regional The Providence Valley Stream Long Beach SS Cyril De La Regional & Methodius St. William Salle Central Deer Park Our Lady the Abbot School Islip of Peace Seaford Freeport Lynbrook St. Christopher St. Elizabeth Ann Seton St. Patrick Baldwin Regional Bay Shore Bellmore

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the high schools. Virtually all of the students from Catholic elementary HIGH SCHOOLS: established school (99 percent) are admitted to a Catholic high school with the vast with parents. majority getting into the school that is their first choice. Will attending a Catholic elemenHow can I learn more or tary school help my child get into a choose the school(s) I would prestigious Catholic high school? like to visit? Attending a Catholic elementary There is a resource for families school isn’t the only way to get on the Internet that provides a into a Catholic high school, but it is still the best way. The Catholic high schools very complete picture of the Catholic elementary school experience. It are open to all students and typically features an interactive map that is have a very significant number of your guide to each of Long island’s students from a public school backdistinctive Catholic schools and that ground. Students qualify for Catholic lets you view the geographic options high school through a test for 8th graders that is administered in October for your children at www.licatholic elementaryschools.org. of each year. Typically, the students from Catholic elementary schools are Gary E. Layton is the director of best prepared for the academic rigor, marketing and enrollment for the the integrated program of faith and Diocese of Rockville Centre values and the service orientation of

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Tuition Assistance Makes The Dream A Reality

The goal of the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation is to make Catholic school an affordable choice for all BY GARY E. LAYTON

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he Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation is a Long Island based charity that is funded by Long Island businesses and individuals, and used exclusively to support the students and schools of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. The mission of Tomorrow’s Hope is to ensure the excellence and continuance of Catholic schools on Long Island by increasing awareness and by providing scholarship and program funding. Every student from grades K-8 who are attending Catholic elementary school and are in need of tuition assistance are eligible to apply for an award, which is based on the families current economic circumstances and financial need. Applications for scholarship funding are typically made in January following Catholic Schools Week when many Long Islanders visit the school they plan on sending their children to in the following school year. Applications can be processed whether you have already registered at a school, or even if you haven’t registered yet. Only one application is necessary per household and multiple children’s needs can be served based on that one application. Applications can be made online or on paper, and many schools offer coaching days when a representative from Tomorrow’s Hope and the schools are on hand to help families complete and submit the form. Complete confidentiality is the rule, so only you, or you and your ‘coach’ know that you have applied and your sensitive information is carefully guarded and not shared outside of the Foundation and credit scorer. Awards are equally confidential and the faculty and staff of the school are not even aware of which students are utilizing tuition assistance. There is a small processing fee and awards range from $250 to $2,500 per year in the form of a grant. There is some documentation required, like W2 forms and tax returns to ensure the integrity of the application. Individual circumstances that identify special circumstances for the need are also welcomed and help the awards team

Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation supports Catholic schools by providing scholarship and program funding. (Photos courtesy of the Diocese of Rockville Centre)

evaluate and distribute the scholarship money. Decisions are dependent on when the application was submitted, and processing takes between three and four weeks. The first round of applicants are notified in June. When an award is issued, the money goes directly to the school and is deducted from the school tuition bill. Each award is in name to the student, so even if the student transfers to another Catholic school the award money follows the student and doesn’t stay with the school. In the event there are extenuating circumstances there is a simple, single page appeal application to explain the need for additional funding. It is the goal of Long Island’s Catholic Elementary Schools to welcome every student whose family wishes a high-quality Catholic education for them and the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation helps families make their catholic school dreams a reality. Gary E. Layton is the director of marketing and enrollment for the Diocese of Rockville Centre

St. John The Baptist D.H.S. Seeks Support St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School is seeking support during Catholic Schools Week. Jan. 28 , 2020 marks the annual Day of Giving to Catholic Schools. St. John’s exists and thrives because of the community’s investment of time, resources and financial support.

scholarships to be awarded at our 2020 graduation • Renovations and upgrades have been made to both the Chapel and Lace Lecture Hall • New electronic sign is a reality along Montauk Highway

St. John’s objective in the coming year is to boost enrollment, add Last year, the school accomplished: additional classes to their curric• Introduction of “Project Lead ulum and continue to upgrade the Way,” a program that enables its facilities. In order to continue students to dig deep into the engi- to provide a first-rate Catholic neering design process, applying education, St. John’s is asking the math, science and engineering community to visit its website standards to hands-on projects (www.stjohnthebaptistdhs.net) on • Partnership with Good Samaritan Jan. 28, for instructions on how to Medical Center to add classes contribute $20 for ’20. for students interested in a career in the medical field. This —Submitted by partnership will also include St. John The Baptist D.H.S.

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