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St. Thomas the Apostle School

2015 Annual Report of Giving

November, 2015 Dear Friends of St. Thomas the Apostle School, As we begin the Advent Season, I am filled with gratitude for the success and strength of our beloved school.

Our Mission St. Thomas the Apostle School is an elementary school community of many faiths, cultures, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds committed to educational excellence in the Roman Catholic tradition.

We recognize parents and guardians as the primary educators of their children. With this in mind we offer them the opportunity to participate in various aspects of school life.

Together we encourage personal responsibility and respect for others as we guide children to become independent members of a global society.

As a school committed to the development of the whole child, we are dedicated to helping children realize their fullest potential as independent learners and critical thinkers. Each grade level has age-appropriate, traditional and innovative programs that incorporate a variety of talents and abilities while fostering spiritual and moral growth.

I have been blessed to be a witness to this growth through our faculty and students over the past 23 years. Together they have built a climate of learning through enthusiasm for teaching and a love of discovery. As I accept the honor of being named the Archdiocesan Administrator of the 2015- 2016 school year, I am most humbled by the dedication of our teachers. They translate our mission into action each and every day through their commitment and creativity.

Our success and strength is also due, in large part, to the contributions of our extended school family. You help us meet our challenges while maintaining our mission, making us stronger than ever: scholastically, spiritually and through service to others.

Last year, the STA community came together to raise funds and complete the first phase of construction on the Restoration of These Old Brick Walls. With our building now stronger than ever, we can build on the scholastic success inside these old brick walls, share the gift of spirituality rooted in these old brick walls, and instill in our students the joy of service to others beyond these old brick walls.

So, as we enter this season of giving, I thank you for choosing to make St. Thomas the Apostle School a charitable priority in your life. As the current stewards of this very special place, we both need and appreciate your support.

Wishing you a blessed Advent Season, a Merry Christmas and a peace-filled New Year!

Colleen Whitty DiSanto Principal

Restoration of

THESE OLD BRICK WALLS

In August 2014, St. Thomas the Apostle put out a call for help. We needed to restore the masonry of our building, which sustained considerable damage from the drainage issues of our old roof. Without hesitation, our school family answered the call.

The parent community raised $24,000 through a fundraising event held in September.

A grant of $50,000 was generously awared to the school by The Maximilian E. and Marion O. Hoffman Foundation. Many other individual

and corporate friends contributed to help us raise a total of $122,841 for the first phase.

Construction began in earnest in July.

CFM Construction restored and, in some cases, replaced the bricks and steel lintels on the building. Existing vertical joints were removed and replaced and existing holes in the brick and mortar were filled with soft calk to reduce the possibility of future freeze / thaw damage and cracking. Finally, the brickfront and all the windows were power washed.

Amazingly, all the work on this first phase of construction was completed in time for the first day of school on August 28th.

A wonderful complement to the masonry restoration is the school’s new sign, which was a gift from the Class of 2015. Its design is consistent with the architectural period of both the school and the church. How wonderful to see our students and their families gathering for their ‘first day of school’ photo in front of this beautiful addition to our building!

Phase II of the masonry restoration will be integrated into the parish’s efforts to upgrade the entire campus. The parish is working in cooperation with the school board’s building committee to set goals and timelines.

Opposite page: Principal Colleen Whitty DiSanto observes progress on the restoration project. This page, clockwise: a fully restored brickfront gleams in the summer sun; the new sign was a gift from the Class of 2015; the front of the school before restoration.

Scholastic Success

WITHIN THESE OLD BRICK WALLS

Scholastic achievement at St. Thomas the Apostle School has always been strong.

Throughout the last 78 years, teachers and administrators have provided a solid foundation for each student that emphasizes the basics while also reflecting the changing world outside these old brick walls.

Over the last decade, technology has made a significant impact. Every area of the curriculum has benefited from this teaching tool. However,

teachers also reach for time-tested tools such as manipulatives and, yes, pencil and paper, to instruct students in various subjects.

The personal goal for each student, regardless of their abilities upon arrival at STA, is a full year’s worth of growth in all subject areas every year. For example, if a student enters third grade reading at a fourth grade level, as many do, their personal goal for the year is to read at a fifth grade level by the end of the year. In 2015, 96% of fifth grade

students achieved the personal goal of at least a year’s worth of growth in each subject area every year, and 91% of them achieved above grade level status before graduation.

Such demonstrated success is impressive, but the secret is simple: Our teachers take the time to truly get to know each of their students, their learning styles and needs.

Teachers combine large group instruction with daily small group lessons that allow for differentiated and cross curricular learning.

Through this process, teachers can observe and respond to the progress of each student.

Students are also encouraged to assume a level of personal accountability.

With cooperation and consistency at home, students become increasingly independent and thoughtful in their approach to learning.

As a result, students become fully engaged in the educational process and also come to undertand that learning is a life-long pursuit to be embraced.

Spirituality ROOTED IN THESE OLD BRICK WALLS

Service to Others

BEYOND THESE OLD BRICK WALLS

Sharing our faith through service to others is a common thread woven into every area of the educational experience at St. Thomas the Apostle. It begins with the study of the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: Life and Dignity of the Human Person; Call to Family, Community and Participation; Rights and Responsibilities; Option for the Poor and Vulnerable; The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers; Solidarity; and Care of God’s Creation.

Teachers guide students to reflect on

these themes as they pursue all subject areas.

For instance, during novel studies students are asked to evaluate decisions made by characters in the book and determine whether they reflect themes such as showing Solidarity with others. In science class, students learn about the Earth’s fragile eco-systems, and discuss the need to Care for God’s Creation.

Students quickly make connections between these themes and the personal choices they make in their daily lives. With a little direction and lots of creativity, they discover how they can positively impact the

world around them in little and big ways.

Upper school students enjoy sharing a book with younger students who are just learning to read because it’s an opportunity to call to Family, Community and Participation. For the younger student, the approach might be to create cards and drawings that are sent to retired members of the armed services or residents of St. Mary Home. Annual coat drives and monthly food drives benefiting those in need throughout the Hartford area empower students to give Option to the Poor and Vulnerable. Weekly recycling of shredded

paper and food scraps from the cafeteria contributes to the compost bin in our organic garden, demonstrating our commitment to Care for God’s Creation. The ongoing support and pen pal communication with our friends in Masooli, Uganda allows students to experience a sense of Solidarity with children their own age living across the globe.

Under the guidance of their teachers, our students will be ready to live out the Catholic traditions of social justice and care for our world when they leave these old brick walls.

Financial

2014- 2015 Income Tuition Development

Income Tuition K-5th grade Pre-K 3 & 4 Before/After Care School Fees Total Tuition and Fees

$873,828.00 $232,357.00 $181,989.00 $42,891.00 $1,331,065.00

Development Income Tuition Supplements Masonry Restoration Project All Other Income Total Revenue & Support

$70,000.00 $70,806.00 $122,841.00 $65,038.00 $1,659,750.00

Tuition Supplements Masonry Restoration Project Other Income Total Income 1,659,750.00

2014- 2015 Expenses

Personnel

Expenses Personnel Costs Salaries Benefits Payroll Taxes Total Personnel Costs Educational Costs Textbooks Instructional Library Activities Total Educational-Related Costs

Operating Expenses Operational Programs Development Total Operating Expenses Total Expenses *Net Income

Educational Operating

$782,348.18 $204,602.05 $58,688.04 $1,045,638.27

$9,045.00 $38,054.28 $1,520.39 $2,679.01 $51,298.68

$238,187.57 $183,302.28 $15,688.00 $437,177.85 $1,534,114.80 $125,635.20

* $122, 841.00 of the total net income represents funds raised for the Masonry Restoration Project. All of these funds were spent on the project in August, 2015, during the 2015- 2016 year.

Total Expenses $1,534,114.80

PASTOR’S ASSOCIATION ($1,000 AND MORE)

BENEFACTOR ($250- $499)

Jeannine and Christopher Borowiec (CP) Amy and Stephen Boucher (CP) CFM Construction (C) Dolores and Paul Cusson (GP) Lourdes and Kevin Dale (CP) Colleen and Edmund DiSanto (AP) Patricia Teufel and Thomas Driscoll (AP) Nancy and Francis X. Hursey (AP) The Family of Joseph A. Lenihan ‘74 John G. Martin Foundation (C) Pamela and Wayne Kowalczyk (AP) Carey and Edward Krause (CP) Elena and Robert McGurgan (GP) Kelly Cusson and Vincent Morganthaler (CP) Sharon Hennessey and Jay Mullarkey (CP) Andrea and Daniel Murphy (CP) Jocelyn Tamborello Noble and Albert Noble (CP) Verneen and Tim Paradise (CP) Margo and Damon Phillips (AP) Maximilian E. and Marion O. Hoffman Foundation (C) Ticket Network, LLC (C) Travelers Matching Gifts (C ) Truist (C ) United Way Employee Giving Campaign (C ) Luke Walsh (A) MaryBeth Walsh (AP) Shauna and Olin West (CP)

Elena Lee and Richard Bevilacqua (AP) Melissa and Benjamin Buckley (CP) Mary Ann and William Champlin (GP) Teresa Curley (A) Sandra and J. Bernard Davis (CP) Pat and John Droney (F) Erin Fox (CP) Geneva and John Gallagher (CP) Jean and Sean Hearn (AP) Sheila and James Klingman (F) Beverly and Bernard Lebrun (CP) Stephen Long (A) Erin and Jack Loveland (CP) Jennifer and Dean Mariano (F) Carla DeSantis and Rafael Martinez (CP) Lisa and Enda Nolan (CP) Susan O'Brien (CP) Janice Parrotta (F) Suzanne and Gregory Porcello (CP) Katie and Robert Riccobon (CP) Kirsten and James Shea III (CP) Denise Buckley and Richard Shima (A) Target Corporation (C ) The Benevity Community Fund (C ) Zisca and Alexis St. Clair (CP) Molly and William Stiles (CP) Susan Repoli and John Trunik (CP)

PRINCIPAL’S CIRCLE ($500-$999)

PATRON ($100- $249)

Linda Atkins and David Barry, Jr. (CP) Hannah and Daniel Bernard (CP) The Carr Family (AP) Donna and Michael Downes (F) Molly Knorr and Mark Drusedum (AP) Karen and John Eckert (CP) Bertrand Fay (A) James Flaherty (AP) Catherine and Garrett Flynn (CP) Marlene and Jeffrey Fox (GP) Susan K. Gray (A) Stephanie and Michael Greco (CP) Diane and Patrick Klingman (AP) Mingyi and Steven Liu (CP) MaryAnn and Rene Lopez (F) Patricia and Patrick Macary (CP) Mass Mutual (C ) Joan Keating-McKeon and Michael McKeon (AP) Mary and Edward Mullarkey (GP) Margaret O’Neill and Randall Sabia (CP) Paula and Christopher Ostop (CP) Carol and Edward Peltier (AP) Kathleen and Paul Querfeld (AP) Molly and John Staunton (CP) Susan and Vincent Staunton (GP) Gail Billet and Mia Sullivan (F)

Art Rich Photography (C ) Erin and Clarke Barringer (CP) Kristi-Moran Blett and George Blett (CP) Edwina and Cosimo J. Bosco (AP) Diane and Paul Bosco (A) Bette Botticello (CP) Kelly and David Boudreaux (CP) Stephen Boyle (A) Irene and Richard Brady (A) Marianne Burnett (AP) Christina Kelly Bygrave (AP) Lori and Sam Caligiuri (CP) Maureen Campanelli (A) Edward Carr (A) John Casey (F) Alicia Welch and Peter Chien (CP) Claudette Brousseau Cigich (A) Kathleen Conway (F) Michelle and Stephen Curley (CP) Margaret and Robert Danaher (AP) Edna and Robert Demery (CP) Allyson and Ian Eule (CP) Angelo Faenza (A) Sarah and Matthew Fitzsimons (AP) Yvonne and Aidan Flynn (CP) Gemma Baiges and Victor Francone (CP)

Names are of those who contributed to St. Thomas the Apostle School between July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015

Juliana and Rosendo Garza (CP) Carol and Paul Geary (GP) Walter Ghent (A) Shelia and Walter Gilbert (A) Anonymous (CP) Denis Horgan (A) Annette and Michael Hrach (CP) Ann B. Hunter (F) Selette and Mark Jemison (CP) Mignone Simons-Judge and Eric Judge (AP) Mary Kivney (F) Law Offices of Fazzano and Tomasiewicz (C ) Brian Liistro (F) Elizabeth and James Malley (GP) Achamma and Abraham Mathew (CP) Sandra and John McDermott (GP) Concetta and Edward Messina (F) Catherine and Thomas Missett (A) Gerry Mullane (A) Michelle and Thomas Murphy (AP) Suzanne Naticchia (GP) Nancy Dupuis Nelson (A) Nature's Grocer (C ) Novartis Charitiable Giving Campaign (C ) Amy and William O'Boyle (F) Kathleen and Kevin O'Connor (CP) Anne and John O'Gorman (AP) Northwest Catholic High School (F) Lesley Skenderian and Michelle Parrotta (AP) Janice and Joseph Peters (GP) Liza and Benjamin Peters (CP) William Pinney (A) Helvia and Feliberto Portales (GP) Maureen and Robert Riccobon (GP) Ritoli Orthodontics (C) Mary and Nigel Roberts (CP) Edyta and James Rotundo (CP) Danielle and Timothy Roy (CP) Helen Serafin (GP) Margaret and Robert Sitarz (AP) Kathleen and James Staunton (GP) Susan and John Stearns (CP) Linda and Edward Strapp (A) Geraldine and Timothy Sullivan (GP) Ashley and Erik Szyluk (CP) Jean and Robert Tamborello (GP) Sandy and Patrick Tomasiewicz (CP) Mary and Edward Turbert (GP) Patricia and William Walsh (F) Maureen and Doug Waterston (F) Kathy and Ned Wentworth (GP)

SPONSOR ($50- $99)

Lisa and Stephen Anderson (CP) Anonymous (F) Laura and Matthew Baldini (CP) Lauren and Stewart Barnhart (CP) Donna Bernardi (F) Valentina Seraphine Cole (A) Helen Coleman (A) Eileen Cullen (AP) Mary Dalton-Hoffman (A) Jamillie and Carlise Farrah (A) Suzanne and Paul Faulkner (A) Joanne and Donald Fenton (F) Eileen L. Finn (AP) Martha and Daniel Fitzmaurice (AP) Jennifer and Thomas Fukuyama (CP) Samuel Gorman (A) Hemingways Dairy, Inc. (C ) James Hennessey (GP) Tracey and John Heslin (AP) Mari Beth and Thomas Hixson (F) Eileen Keightley (F) Susan and William Kelly (F) Klingman Law LLC (C ) Barbara and George Kyte (AP) John J. Lenihan (A) Patricia Maguire (AP) Anita and Robert Martin (F) Theresa Maselli (CP) Guy Mutsengi (CP) David Repass (F) Quynhchau Le and Joseph Nguyen (CP) William O'Meara (A) Brenda and Javier Rosario (CP) Judith and Paul Rowean (A) Elizabeth Russell (AP) Jerome Schierberl (A) Kathleen and Walter Schrass (AP) Sinatro Agency One (C ) Marlene and Casimir Smialowicz (GP) Joan Sonski (F)

DONOR ($1- $49)

Angela and Vytautas Balskus (AP) Ann Susan Buckley (A) Harriett Bunis (F) Anita Coleman (F) Carolina Cressotti (F) Michael and Kathy DeConti (F) Patricia DePhillips (F) Anne and Mark Dombrofski (CP) Arthur Elinson (F) Elizabeth Tysh (GP) Petro and Nadia Gluch (AP) Charlotte and Jerome Kennedy (F) Kathleen and Kevin Kerchaert (A) Liz and Michael Kiselica (F)

DONOR ($1- $49) continued

Kathleen Tracy LaChance (A) Gerard Lamontagne (AP) Jane and James Leary (AP) Anne Maffiolini (A) Josephine Magnan (F) James and Kathy McCormack (AP) Catherine M. McKinnon (F) Barbara Ann Meier (F) Mary Morley (F) Jean and Mark Molloy (AP) Maureen Glynn Kester (A) Corinne Nakhoul (F) Carole Mulready (F) Sheila Burns Rockwell (A) John Sheehan (A) Robert and Rosemary Stiles (GP)

ALUMNI SUPPORTERS

Paul Bosco '72 Stephen Boyle '68 Richard Brady '53 Maureen Campanelli '50 Edward Carr '70 Claudette Brousseau Cigich '70 Valentina Seraphine Cole '95 Helen Coleman '73 Stephen Curley '78 Teresa Curley '74 Mary Dalton-Hoffman '71 Thomas Driscoll '63 Nancy Dupuis Nelson '72 Angelo Faenza '77 Paul Faulkner '72 Bertrand Fay '43 Walter Ghent '67 Shelia Gilbert '50 Samuel Gorman '46 Susan K. Gray '65 Denis Horgan ‘84 Kathleen Kerchaert '78 Maureen Glynn Kester '57 Kathleen Tracy LaChance '68 John J. Lenihan '72 Stephen Long '70 Anne Maffiolini '53 Thomas Missett '57 Mark Molloy '73 Gerry Mullane '72 William O'Meara '43 William Pinney '54 Sheila Burns Rockwell '57 Jerome Schierberl '68 John Sheehan '58 Denise Buckley Shima '55 Edward Strapp '50

CURRENT PARENTS

Lisa and Stephen Anderson Anonymous Laura and Matthew Baldini Lauren and Stewart Barnhart Erin and Clarke Barringer Linda Atkins and David Barry, Jr. Hannah and Daniel Bernard Kristi Moran-Blett and George Blett Jeannine and Christopher Borowiec Bette Botticello Amy and Stephen Boucher Kelly and David Boudreaux Melissa and Benjamin Buckley Lori and Sam Caligiuri Michelle and Stephen Curley Lourdes and Kevin Dale Sandra and J. Bernard Davis Carla DeSantis and Rafael Martinez Anne and Mark Dombrofski Karen and John Eckert Allyson and Ian Eule Catherine and Garrett Flynn Yvonne and Aidan Flynn Erin Fox Gemma Baiges and Victor Francone Jennifer and Thomas Fukuyama Geneva and John Gallagher Juliana and Rosendo Garza Stephanie and Michael Greco Annette and Michael Hrach Selette and Mark Jemison Carey and Edward Krause Beverly and Bernard Lebrun Mingyi and Steven Liu (CP) Erin and Jack Loveland Patricia and Patrick Macary Theresa Maselli Achamma and Abraham Mathew Kelly Cusson and Vincent Morganthaler Sharon Hennessey and Jay Mullarkey Andrea and Daniel Murphy Guy Mutsengi Quynhchau Le and Joseph Nguyen Jocelyn Tamborello-Noble and Albert Noble Lisa and Enda Nolan Susan O'Brien Kathleen and Kevin O'Connor Paula and Christopher Ostop Verneen and Tim Paradise Liza and Benjamin Peters Suzanne and Gregory Porcello Katie and Robert Riccobon Mary and Nigel Roberts Brenda and Javier Rosario Edyta and James Rotundo Danielle and Timothy Roy

Names are of those who contributed to St. Thomas the Apostle School between July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015

Margaret O’Neill and Randall Sabia Kirsten and James Shea Molly and John Staunton Susan and John Stearns Molly and William Stiles Ashley and Erik Szyluk Althea Thomas Sandy and Patrick Tomasiewicz Susan Repoli and John Trunik Alicia Welch and Peter Chien Shauna and Olin West

GRANDPARENT SUPPORTERS Mary Ann and William Champlin Dolores and Paul Cusson Edna and Robert Demery Marlene and Jeffrey Fox Carol and Paul Geary James Hennessey Elizabeth and James Malley Sandra and John McDermott Elena and Robert McGurgan Mary and Edward Mullarkey Suzanne Naticchia Janice and Joseph Peters Helvia and Feliberto Portales Maureen and Robert Riccobon Helen Serafin Marlene and Cas Smialowicz Kathleen and James Staunton Susan and Vincent Staunton Rosemary and Robert Stiles Geraldine and Timothy Sullivan Jean and Robert Tamborello Elizabeth Tysh

ALUMNI PARENTS

Angela and Vytautas Balskus Elena Lee Ritoli and Richard Bevilacqua Edwina and Cosimo J. Bosco Irene and Richard Brady Marianne Burnett Christina Kelly Bygrave The Carr Family Kathleen Conway Eileen Cullen Margaret and Robert Danaher Molly Knorr and Mark Drusedum Jamillie and Carlise Farrah Eileen L. Finn Martha and Daniel Fitzmaurice Sarah and Matthew Fitzsimons James Flaherty Nadia and Petro Gluch Jean and Sean Hearn

Tracey and John Heslin Denis Horgan Nancy and Francis X. Hursey Mignone Simons-Judge and Eric Judge Diane and Patrick Klingman Pamela and Wayne Kowalczyk Barbara and George Kyte Gerard Lamontagne Jane and James Leary Patricia Maguire James and Kathy McCormack Joan Keating-McKeon and Michael McKeon Jean & Mark Molloy Michelle and Thomas Murphy Anne and John O'Gorman Lesley Skenderian and Michelle Parrotta Carol and Edward Peltier Margo and Damon Phillips Kathleen and Paul Querfeld Ritoli Orthodontics Elizabeth Russell Kathleen and Walter Schrass Margaret and Robert Sitarz Mary Beth Walsh

FRIENDS

Anonymous Angela and Vytautas Balskus Donna Bernardi Ann Susan Buckley Harriett Bunis John Casey Anita Coleman Carolina Cressotti Kathy and Michael DeConti Patricia DePhillips Donna and Michael Downes Pat and John Droney Arthur Elinson Joanne and Donald Fenton Mari Beth and Thomas Hixson Ann B. Hunter Eileen Keightley Susan and William Kelly Charlotte and Jerome Kennedy Liz and Michael Kiselica Mary Kivney Sheila and James Klingman Brian Liistro MaryAnn and Rene Lopez Josephine Magnan Jennifer and Dean Mariano Anita and Robert Martin Catherine M. McKinnon Barbara Ann Meier Concetta and Edward Messina Mary Morley

FRIENDS continued

Carole Mulready Corinne Nakhoul Northwest Catholic High School Amy and William O'Boyle Janice Parrotta David Repass Brenda and Javier Rosario Paul and Judith Rowean Kathleen and Walter Schrass Joan Sonski Gail Billet and Mia Sullivan Mary and Edward Turbert Patricia and William Walsh Maureen and Douglas Waterston

GIFTS IN KIND

Janet and Christian Cashman Stephanie Greco Carey and Edward Krause Jeffrey Matus Moscarillo’s Garden Center Lisa Nolan Amy Ray

IN MEMORY OF MARJORIE HIRSCHINGER Jennifer and Dean Mariano

IN MEMORY OF ROBERT HUNTER Donna Bernardi Harriett Bunis Anita Coleman Patricia DePhillips Arthur Elinson Ann B. Hunter Brian Liistro Barbara Ann Meier Concetta and Edward Messina

IN MEMORY OF SR. MARY JOHN O’ROURKE Eileen Cullen Mark Molloy

Key:

RESTRICTED GIFTS

CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS

This list of donors has been compiled and checked with care. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. If an error has been made, please accept our sincere apologies and contact development@stthomasapostlewh.org so we can make the correction. Thank you.

Archbishop's Annual Appeal Jeannine and Christopher Borowiec Claudette Brousseau Cigich Patricia Teufel and Thomas Driscoll Nancy and Francis X. Hursey The Family of Joseph A. Lenihan ‘74 Shauna and Olin West

(A) Alumni (AP) Alumni Parent (C) Corporate / Foundation (CP) Current Parent (F) Friend (GP) Grandparent

Archbishop's Annual Appeal Art Rich Photography CFM Construction Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic Schools Law Offices of Fazzano & Tomasiewicz Hemingways Dairy, Inc. John G. Martin Foundation Klingman Law, LLC Mass Mutual Maximilian E. and Marion O. Hoffman Foundation Nature's Grocer Novartis Charitable Giving Campaign Ritoli Orthodontics Sinatro Agency One Target Corporation The Benevity Community Fund Ticket Software, LLC Travelers Matching Gifts Truist United Way Employee Giving Campaign United Way of Greater Waterbury

Names are of those who contributed to St. Thomas the Apostle School between July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015

St. Thomas the Apostle School 25 Dover Road West Hartford, CT 06119 (860) 236-6257 stthomasapostlewh.org Rev. Edward M. Moran, Pastor Colleen Whitty DiSanto, Principal

School Board David Boudreaux, Chair Cecil Buttimer Michael Caruso Isalena Gilzene Jerry Katrichis Ronald Lowry Patrick Macary John Staunton Jocelyn Tamborello-Noble Home & School Association Melissa Buckely Erin Fox Annette Bond Hrach Todd Doyle Jennifer Fukuyama Graphic Design Amy Ray Cover Illustration Wladyslaw Prosol Printing Marketing Solutions Unlimited West Hartford, CT Correspondence is welcome and may be sent to: Office of Advancement St. Thomas the Apostle School 25 Dover Road West Hartford, CT 06119

with health and happiness this Advent season.

May God Bless You

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