NEWS

The Catholic School Advantage

Many parents choose Catholic school education for their children because of its high academic standards, safety and additional focus on character and values. According to the University of Notre Dame's Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE), "Students in Catholic and other private schools demonstrate higher academic achievement than students from similar backgrounds in public schools." To read more about the Catholic school advantage, click here. 

 

 

Enrollment Up By 25%!

The word is out!  Our school-wide enrollment has increased by 25% compared to 2013 and our Prek3 and PreK4 classes for the 2014/2015 school year are FULL and our Kindergarten class is close to capacity!!  We are keeping wait lists and will open additional classes if the demand continues.  If you could share your experiences online, it would help St. Stans. with continuing to increase our enrollment numbers - Yelp, Great Schools , Google.

 

 

We are HIRING!!  The Academy is seeking a dynamic, ambitious and social media savvy Assistant Principal who loves to work with children and be a part of a thriving, positive, Catholic school.  The full job posting is available on the Academy site.  If you know a great candidate, please encourage him/her to apply and become part of the Academy family.   

 

Support School  - and Win $5,000!

This is our biggest fundraiser yet - and can raise $40,000 for our school if we sell all tickets and finalize our leveled-library school-wide!!  Our raffle ticket amount is only $20 a ticket but our prizes are--1st prize is $5,000, 2nd prize is $2,000 and 3rd prize is $1,000. Winner will be drawn on  June 8th, our Family Fun Day.

 

 

 

Can you help us sell tickets?   Do you know of a business that would support St. Stans and sell tickets?  Please email Sr. Joanne Mary (jgoscicki@ststansacademy.org) if you can help!

Otherwise, tickets can purchased at any upcoming events, at the school office or sending payment to 12 Newell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222. 

 

STUDENT NEWS

Kindergarten

Our class has been learning through hands-on activities both independently and in groups. We have been learning how to count, and add/subtract with the Smart Board and by working with manipulatives. This is done by connecting and subtracting cubes.  Our reading and writing skills are developing by blending sounds into words that we then compile into short sentences.  Our reading comprehension has improved dramatically throughout the year!

The 6th grade class took a field trip to The National Museum of Mathematics to have fun while learning. Our first task was to decode the tour guide's name by using Caesar Shift as a way to learn about hacking and cryptology.  The museum has many exciting activities, such as the square - wheeled tricycles, and a giant calculator that could multiply all the numbers. There was an electronic floor that provided many different activities such as a maze of only make left turns. Many students enjoyed the race track that they had to build by using operating levers as well. 

Dance Club 

Since September, the Dance Club holds practices once a week during recess for girls from Grades 5-8 and everyone is invited to participate!  Their hip-hop dance was displayed during the March Talent show and they will also be performing a new dance at the upcoming Family Fun Day in June.  The group really enjoys participating in this club and it is a fun way to be creative and active. 

Sept 2014 Transportation Options - Email dh@ridemss.com to be on the list. 

Free Dept. of Education Bus: Ages 5- Grade 6 (and Grades 7-8th if student crosses a busy road like McGuinness Blvd). Only 1 more child and this program is a go! 

Brooklyn Private Bus: Due to increased interest, we are taking names for a private bus for ages 3 and 4.  The cost is $2,000 for the year, and 10 children are needed to reach capacity.

LIC Private Bus: A private bus currently runs and the cost is $2,000 per child for the year, but limited space available!

September 2014 Afterschool Program!

Due to increased demand from parents, we will be offering our program with a full immersion Spanish option and a hot dinner option as well! If you would like to confirm a spot, please send a $500 deposit by due May 1st. 2014 reserve a spot to the SSKCA, Attention: Sr. Joanne!  Questions? Email Diane at dh@ridemss.com or view more details here. 

EVENTS

SUPPORT

VOLUNTEER

Calling all Alumni!

St. Stans is looking for dedicated and passionate volunteers to serve on our Board of Directors.  Interested in giving back?!  Contact Maria Kura (mariakura@hotmail.com) for more information.  

Fundraising/Marketing Committee Meeting  

DONATE

Support Reading!

A key academic fundraising initiative for 2014-2015 is to create a leveled library in every classroom. If you would like to donate to this initiative, please help us! To donate to our mission click here or you can contact Diana Coppola at coppoladee@yahoo.com to help a grade!

Box Tops Collection

Please donate Box Tops symbols from many grocery products by dropping at our office.  We can raise up to $20,000 for our school! www.boxtops4education.com 

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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

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