NEWS

Shoo Flu, Go Away!

It's that time of year again - when germs have a way of invading our homes and infecting us and our children. Here are a few tips to share with your children in the hopes of making this a disease-free season: stay home from school when they're sick; avoid close contact with people who are sick; wash their hands often with soap and water, especially after they cough or sneeze; avoid touching their eyes, nose, or mouth; and clean and disinfect surfaces or objects. For more tips, click here.

2nd Annual Cash Raffle to Support St. Stans!

This year, the proceeds of the St. Stans raffle will fund an upgraded Audio/Visual system for our auditorium. Tickets cost $20, and the cash prizes are $5,000 (first prize), $2,000 (second prize), and $1,000 (third prize) with only 2,500 tickets sold. If we sell all tickets, that will equate to $40,000 raised for our school! We will select the winners at our Family Fun Day on Sunday, June 14th. You do not need to be present in order to win. Tickets can be purchased at any upcoming event or by mailing a $20 money order or bringing cash to 12 Newell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222.

Summer Camp 2015

We are looking at the possibility of offering summer camp at SSKCA! The prices will be competitive, and the LIC bus option is available if interested. If this is something that you would be interested in, please email Assistant Principal Enid Rodriguez at erodriguez@ststansacademy.org for updates.

2015-2016 Registration is now open and filling fast!

We'll be holding a school tour at 9am on Thursday, January 22nd if you would still like to see our campus. Don't miss out on the chance to join the SSKCA community! Please email any questions to Assistant Principal Enid Rodriguez at erodriguez@ststansacademy.org.

STUDENT NEWS

Counting Principles

Prek-4 worked on a math lesson where each child was given a set of manipulatives. The children were asked to listen for a number, then count out that number of manipulatives. During this lesson, each child was assessed based on whether or not they were able to count out the correct number of manipulatives.

Puppet Tales

For their second Passport to Brooklyn Trip, Grade 2 experienced the magic of Puppetworks on December 16th where they watched two tales by Hans Christian Andersen. Both The Emperor's New Clothes and The Snow Queen were cleverly performed by marionettes that proved to be comical and enchanting, as well as exciting.

EVENTS

Annual Walk-a-Thon!

Friday, January 30th during school hours

Family and friends will sponsor St. Stans students to raise money for the school through an annual walk-a-thon in the school auditorium. Students will walk with their classmates and teachers to music, and a special treat is given as a thank-you at the end!

World's Finest Chocolate Sale

Friday, January 23rd-Monday, February 9th. Purchase from current students or the office.

World's Finest Chocolate aims to help support the financial needs of schools, churches, athletic groups, as well as charitable community service organizations through the sale of their products. Help support St. Stans by purchasing chocolate goodies from our students!

Family Mass - All are welcome!

9am Every Sunday. On January 25th, our 8th graders have a special communion Mass planned. We welcome all families to Mass and a visit to the parish cafe on the first floor of the gym building for some cake, coffee, and conversation with fellow parents. St. Stanislaus Parish (Est. 1896) 607 Humboldt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222.

Mardi Gras/Valentine's Day-Ostaki Dance

7pm on Saturday, February 14th. $70 per person - Tickets at SSKCA, or email Teresa at tpiasecki@nyc.rr.com.

Please join the St. Stans community at this Marti Gras-style dinner and dance celebration for adults before the beginning of Lent!

1960s Alum Reunion Weekend on February 13th-15th!

We can't wait to see you and show you the school!

Feb. 13th 6-8pm: School Tour - open to all alumni! ($20 Wine & Cheese Social)

Feb. 14th 8pm: Mardi Gras/Valentine's Dance ($60)
Feb. 15th 9am: Mass at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church

Dance tickets are still available, so register now! Check out our Facebook page for details, or contact Leona (Busselmaier) Salazar at thecioc@msn.com or (206) 842-1184.

*Any 1970s alumni interested in helping to organize a reunion? Email Diane at dh@ridemss.com.

ALUMNI NEWS

Send us your updates! Share what is new with you! Send updates to Enid at erodriguez@ststansacademy.org.

VOLUNTEER

Share your Academy experiences online, to get the word out! Yelp, Great Schools, Google.

Calling all Friends of the Academy!

We are looking for volunteers to serve on the SSKCA Board of Directors! It is a fulfilling way to give back and a great resume builder as well! Contact Maria Kura at mariakura@hotmail.com for more information.

Parent Volunteer Meeting

January 13th at 7pm in the SSKCA Auditorium. All are welcome! Our Dance, Fundraising, and Marketing committees will meet to discuss strategy. Please RSVP to Andy at achmarzewski@gmail.com.

DONATE

Box Tops Collection

Mail us your Box Tops so that we can raise up to $20,000!

St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy Annual Fund

Help make education affordable for the 2014-15 annual fund by mailing a check payable to 'St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy' to 12 Newell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222, or donate online by clicking here.

Company Donation Match

Check with your employer to find out if they offer company matches. St. Stans is truly grateful for your support.

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