St. STANS DECEMBER 2013 NEWSLETTER

BOARD OF DIRECTOR NEWS

The Academy is pleased to announce the Board of Directors for the 2013-2014 academic year. We welcome a number of new Board members (*) in our mission to grow and improve

the Academy.

Maria Kura - Chairman/President

Janet Zukowski - Vice President

Vincent Caruso - Secretary

Carol Szumski - Treasurer

Frank Carbone

Michael Banach*

Keith Hicks*

Robert Mackiewicz*

Stephen Tomczyk*

Stefan Voigt*

Thank you to our outgoing members for their generous contributions over the years - Mr. Anthony Macapugay, Mr. George Marlin and Mr. Teddy Puk. Please feel free to send any concerns or suggestions to the Board Members at bod@ststansbrooklyn.org

The Board is actively working to expand and grow the Academy by working in conjunction with the SSKCA marketing and fundraising subcommittees and by implementing the feedback from the annual parent survey into school policy. If you would like to help out, please feel free to attend our next volunteer marketing/fundraising committee on January 7^th, 2014 at 7pm in the auditorium. Otherwise, our next Parent Open Forum Meeting with the Board of Directors is scheduled forJanuary 9^th, 2014 at 7:00pm.

A key Academy fundraising initiative is to create leveled library in every classroom. This will allow each grade to have the latest book recommendations and to instill a lifelong love of reading for all of our students. If you would like to donate to this initiative, please help us!

http://www.ststansacademy.org/2013/12/fundraising-for-classroom-mobile-libraries-launches/

Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year!!

Maria Kura

Chairman/President of Board of Directors

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STUDENT NEWS

Computer Class News
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nts in Computer Class are continuing to build keyboarding skills to improve typing speed and accuracy by using online typing tutorials and games, as well as typing programs. Pre-K4 students are more proficient with the mouse and can now work on interactive games and stories with minimal help. For November, Pre-K4 and Kindergarten students decorated turkeys online, while listening to interactive stories, and the older students are learning to use various features of Microsoft Word while typing documents about what they are most thankful for this season.

Native American Longhouse Project for the 4^th grade!

This Social Studies project was part of the students' study of the Iroquois Nation and their lifestyle. Dwellings made of shoeboxes, twigs and leaves were "long" so that dozens of family members could all live together. Clan names were usually connected to an animal symbol which represented traits the family felt they acquired.

EXTRACURRICULAR

7^th/8^th Grade Math Club Expands Focus to Robotics!

Mr. B, a computer teacher/science teacher with a computer programming background, from Salve Regina Catholic Academy, has been running a robotics club for a few years. He generously came to SSKCA to share his expertise to start on the road of robotics. The Mathmagicians will visit his club, and plan on going to see them compete in the FIRST Lego League Competition. The SSKCA club members are enthusiastically working to master the Lego EV3 robot assembly and programming.

September 2014 St. Stans Afterschool Program!

If you're interested in more information and or would like to be included, email Diane Howells at dh@ridemss.com or view details at http://www.ststansacademy.org/admissions/learning-continues-afterschool-clubs-and-activities/

Free Brooklyn Bus Transportation -Department of Education bus pick-up is available to registered SSKCA students. We currently need 3 more students in order to make this happen! Email dh@ridemss.com for details.

January 2014 After School Classes Available with St. Stans Pick-Up!

Spanish: Monday/Wednesday 2:30-4pm (Age 3-12); 3:15-4:45pm (Ages 6-12)
Gymnastics: Thursday 2:20-3:20pm (Ages 3-5)

Details at www.karatenewyork.com or contact Kasia at kasiamotylewicz@yahoo.com

Art Classes - Eckford Street Studio will be offering Art After School with a 3pm pick up from St. Stan's. (Program runs 3:15-5:15; Open to grades pre-K through 5th.). Interested? Contact Kristin at studio@eckfordstreetstudio.com

EVENTS

Interested in attending? Please mail your check to St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy, 12 Newell St., Brooklyn, NY 11222 in advance or pay at the door!

12/13/13: Annual Christmas Show:

The annual show is organized by the music teacher and involves student caroling and/or a festive, holiday play with each class participating. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 non- SSKCA children. Show starts at 7pm

12/15/13: Breakfast with Santa:

Meet Santa Claus!! The man himself takes gift requests and poses for photos while Christmas carols play in the background. From 10am-12pm cost is: Adults$8, Children $10.

12/31/13 New Year's Eve Dance:

An adult dinner/dance brings in the New Year in style. Starts at 8pm and it costs $130 per person.

2014 School Tour Dates!

Our next group School Tour Dates are March 13^th (PreK3-2^nd Grade) and March 20^th (3^rd-8^th Grade) from 9am-11am. If you would like to schedule personalized tour at your convenience with our Principal, please call the office to schedule 718-383-1970 or email Christina Cieloszczyk (ccieloszczyk@ststansacademy.org). Also, please find our registration materials online: http://www.ststansacademy.org/2013/01/2013-14-registration-info/

DONATE OR VOLUNTEER TODAY!

VOLUNTEER

Fundraising/Marketing Committee Meeting

1/7/14- 7pm SKCA Auditorium- Many different volunteer opportunities such as assisting with various fundraising events, school transportation, compile press list, assist with online parent reviews, and graphic design - to name a few. Please stop by to find out more!

New Year's Eve Dinner/Dance

Our largest fundraiser for the year needs volunteers! We appreciate all help with the below.

Food Preparation begins Sunday, Dec 29th from 1:00 - 7:00pm, & Monday, December 30^thfrom 6:00 - 10:00PM. And on the night of the event, we need 25 peoplein various shifts from4am-4pm. Email Andrew at achmarzewski@gmail.com for more information!

Raffle Items Needed

We are looking for donated items for our upcoming fundraising Supermarket Bingo/Penny Social and June Family Fun Day raffles! If you have any items, tickets, services, or ideas on how we can find some big ticket items - please email Janet Zukowski at fritkaz@gmail.com

DONATE

Box Tops Collection!

Please remember to save and donate your school Box Tops symbols from many grocery products. We can raise up to $20,000 for our school! For every 25 box tops, your child earns a free dress down day! www.boxtops4education.com. Questions? Email Tina at nyygal@aol.com

2013 Tax Advantage!

Did you know that donors age 70� or older may be eligible to transfer a certain amount of funds from their IRA accounts directly to qualified charities without having to pay income taxes on the transfer (expires at the end of 2013). Contact your tax professional to find out how this law might apply to you and whether it might be the best way to make a donation to St. Stans.

St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy Annual Fund!

Help make education affordable for the 2013-14 annual fund and mail a check payable to 'St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy' to 12 Newell St., Brooklyn, NY 11222 or donate

online click the donate button:

Company Donation Match! Check with your employer to find out if they offer company matches. St. Stan's is truly grateful for your support.