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Diocese of Brooklyn
Tech Expo for Our Teachers and Principals!!!
Save the Date
November 5, 2010
12 Noon to 3:30PM
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Our Inaugural Tech Expo will be held at
The Mary Louis Academy
17621 Wexford Terrace
Jamaica, NY 11432
(accessible by subway and parking available at nearby Immaculate Conception School)
Refreshments
Vendors
ISTE Board Member Keynote Speaker
Julie Evans of Project Tomorrow
Conferences:
Tech Integration in the Classroom:
ELA, Soc Studies, Math, Science, Religion
Web 2.0 Tools: Wikis, Podcasts, Moviemaking
Microsoft Office Tools, Digital Storytelling, STEM
Prizes
Professional Development Hours
awarded at the conclusion of this event
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Immaculate Conception School Student Wins Flag Day Essay Contest!
Adelina Bracero wrote a winning essay “What the American Flag Means to Me”. She will be honored on Flag Day at Fraunces' Tavern in New York City. She and her classmates from the fourth and fifth grades of Immaculate Conception School in Astoria will be marching in the Annual Flag Day Parade. Immaculate Conception School has had a contest winner for this essay for every year they have entered the contest...for at least the past decade!
Click here to read the winning esaay
Principal: Ms. Harnischefeger
School: Immaculate Conception School (Astoria)
Phone: 718-728-1969
Congratulations to Yolanda Wadolowski from Saint Nicholas School, Brooklyn! Her winning essay titled “The United States Divided and United” won honorable mention in the Civil War Essay, co-sponsored by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the Civil War Round Table of New York. Yolanda won $100.00. She and teacher, Mary Gering, will attend a special ceremony and dinner to celebrate this occasion.
The Oratorical Contest took place on May 18, 2010 at St. Michael School Brooklyn and Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in South Ozone Park.
Congratulations!
First Place
Kayla Joly ~ Grade 7 ~ St. Rita School
Speech ~ "Equal Rights for Woman"
Shirley Chisholm
Second Place
Chukwunonso Nwasike ~ Grade 8 ~ Our Lady of Trust School
Speech ~ "The Perils of Indifference"
Elie Weisel
Third Place
Julio Ulloa ~ Grade 8 ~ Immaculate Conception School, Jamaica
Speech ~ "The Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams"
Randy Pausch
Special Congratulations to our Finalists:
Romario Auguste ~ Grade 8 ~ St. Catherine of Genoa School
Speech ~ "On the Death of Martin Luther King"
Robert F. Kennedy
Marissa Case ~ Grade 7 ~Good Shepherd School
Speech ~"Ain't I A Woman?"
Sojourner Truth
Special thanks to our team of judges: Sister Eileen Gildea, The Mary Louis Academy, Mrs. Cheryl Malcouso, Lourdes Academy and Sister Betty Nickels, TOPS for You. The Oratorical contest would not be possible without the efforts of Sister Peggie Merritt at St. Michael School in Brooklyn.
Congratulations!
First Place
Zaria Caraballo ~ Grade 7 ~ St. Francis of Assisi School, Bklyn
Speech ~ "Women's Right to Vote"
Susan B. Anthony
Second Place
Margaret Leisenheimer ~ Grade 7 ~ St. Stanislaus Kostka School, Maspeth
Speech ~"Ain't I A Woman?"
Sojourner Truth
Third Place
Cassidy Andrews ~ Grade 7 ~ St. Pancras School
Speech ~ "Stand Up for America Rally Speech"
Beth Chapman
Special Congratulations to our Finalists:
Katherine Kilkenny ~ Grade 8 ~ Our Lady of Mercy School
Speech ~ "The Holocaust Speech"
Pope John Paul II
Matthew Romero ~ Grade 8 ~Divine Mercy Catholic Academy
Speech ~"Space Shuttle Challenger Tragedy"
Ronald Reagan
Kaitlyn Routh ~ Grade 8 ~ St. Andrew Avellino School
Speech ~"Space Shuttle Challenger Tragedy"
Ronald Reagan
Special thanks to our team of judges: Mr. Kevin Coyne, Principal of Our Lady's Academy, Ms. Tara Gillian Hayes, Title I Teacher at St. Elizabeth Seton School, and Ms. Barbara Kingston Teacher at St. Michael School in Flushing.
The Oratorical contest would not be possible without the efforts of Mrs. Frances DeLuca, Principal at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Queens and Sister Peggie Merritt, Principal at St. Michael School in Brooklyn.
Award Winning Author and Whitestone Resident,
Susan L. Roth,
Visits Saint Luke School
click here to see picture
On Monday, April 12th, Saint Luke School received a special visit from award winning author and Whitestone resident, Susan L. Roth. Ms. Roth, is both an author and illustrator of children’s books. Her illustrations are unique in that they are collages created by various mediums. Susan Roth is also the author of numerous heartwarming children’s books, such as The Biggest Frog In Australia, Hard Hat Area, It’s A Dog’s New York, and most recently the award winning book, Listen To The Wind: The Story of Dr. Greg And Three Cups Of Tea. This particular book has received global recognition and is the inspiration for her global peace effort, “Let’s Hold Hands”.
The message Susan Roth promotes is one of acceptance. If we can accept each other, regardless of race, religion and beliefs, then, we can ensure world peace. Her message is delivered to participating schools and libraries in the form of paper dolls created by children.
Ms. Roth asked us to join this effort, and we gladly accepted. Prior to her visit, all students from grades Pre-K through Grade 8 created paper dolls resembling themselves. These were presented to her during her visit. A school assembly was held to welcome Ms. Roth. Her visit consisted of a heartwarming tale explaining the inspiration and creation of ListenToThe Wind. She also showed a PowerPoint presentation on the many steps involved in making this wonderful book.
The students were also given the opportunity to ask Ms. Roth questions. It was both an honor and a privilege to meet and speak with such an accomplished author.
Saint Luke School, its administration and its faculty are committed to fostering a love and appreciation for books and reading. It is our intentions to continue this mission and have other authors visit the school.
St. Mark’s School wins You Count Poster Contest!
Two students from St. Mark's won first and second place in the YOU COUNT! Poster Contest sponsored by APEX and the Asian American Foundation. This was a citywide contest to promote the 2010 Census.
They will be honored at a reception at the Aon Corporation in Manhattan. They will receive cash prizes and an 11x17 size print of their poster.
Carol Donnelly
Saint Mark School
2602 East 19th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11235
718-332-9304
347-274-0575
6th Grader wins NYC "IF I Were an Egyptain Pharaoh" Essay Contest
Click here to read Dylan's winning essay and see a picture of Dylan and his classmates picture
Immaculate Conception School 21-63 29 Street
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 728-1969
Teacher: Mrs. Debra Zane
Dylan Christou - Grade 6
Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Our Lady's Academy students and principals at a Science Fair at OLPH.
The children shared ideas and visited each other's Science Fairs. What a great exchange of ideas and friendship. How wonderful when Catholic Schools partner together; wonderful things happen!
Click here to see science fair pictures
Congratulations to the winners of the My Catholic Education Essay Contest! There will be an award ceremony and each student will receive a $50.00 gift card and $200.00 towards their 2009-10 tuition.
grade 3 St. Pancras School Natasha Saric
grade 4 St. Nicholas School Gianna Napolitano
grade 5 St. Kevin School Sabrina Ghiozzi
grade 6 St. Edmund School Joseph Dellosso
grade 7 St. Agatha School Amanda Tukaj
grade 8 St. Nicholas School Casey DiMicco
CONGRATULATIONS PRIMARY DIOCESAN MATH BEE WINNERS!
First Place
Karolina Niepokoj, Our Lady of Mercy School - Grade 3
Second Place
Isaac Rivera, SS. Joachim and Anne School - Grade 3
Third Place
Norbet Panczak, St. Bernadette School - Grade 3
All our students did a great job! The math bee lasted 30 rounds!
We are grateful to our judges Mary Scheer, Linda Dougherty, Dori Breen, Joan Armstrong and Dennis Cama as well as all the parents, principals, teachers and students that were present to cheer on our primary grade students.
Special thanks to Maria Viesta for coordinating all the Regional and Diocesan Math Bees this year!
This year 63 schools participated in the Math Bees in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Math Bee Winners!!
1st Place Anthony Bommarito ~ St. Kevin SchoolSecond Place
James McLaughlin ~ Sacred Heart School - Bayside
3rd Place
Marie Frolich ~ Our Lady of Guadalupe School
Award Winning Author and Whitestone Resident,
Elementary Schoolers Promote
Jamaica Estates History
By: NY1 News click on link
http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/117541/high-schoolers-promote-jamaica-estates-history
NY1 VIDEO: Hundreds of students from Immaculate Conception School recently gathered in Jamaica Estates for a unveiling ceremony for a historical plaque that they had created.
Susan L. Roth,
Visits Saint Luke School
picture
On Monday, April 12th, Saint Luke School received a special visit from award winning author and Whitestone resident, Susan L. Roth. Ms. Roth, is both an author and illustrator of children’s books. Her illustrations are unique in that they are collages created by various mediums. Susan Roth is also the author of numerous heartwarming children’s books, such as The Biggest Frog In Australia, Hard Hat Area, It’s A Dog’s New York, and most recently the award winning book, Listen To The Wind: The Story of Dr. Greg And Three Cups Of Tea. This particular book has received global recognition and is the inspiration for her global peace effort, “Let’s Hold Hands”.
The message Susan Roth promotes is one of acceptance. If we can accept each other, regardless of race, religion and beliefs, then, we can ensure world peace. Her message is delivered to participating schools and libraries in the form of paper dolls created by children.
Ms. Roth asked us to join this effort, and we gladly accepted. Prior to her visit, all students from grades Pre-K through Grade 8 created paper dolls resembling themselves. These were presented to her during her visit. A school assembly was held to welcome Ms. Roth. Her visit consisted of a heartwarming tale explaining the inspiration and creation of ListenToThe Wind. She also showed a PowerPoint presentation on the many steps involved in making this wonderful book.
The students were also given the opportunity to ask Ms. Roth questions. It was both an honor and a privilege to meet and speak with such an accomplished author.
Saint Luke School, its administration and its faculty are committed to fostering a love and appreciation for books and reading. It is our intentions to continue this mission and have other authors visit the school.
BP MARKOWITZ HONORS, Saint Francis Xavier School in PARK SLOPE, BROTHERS WHO DONATED PIGGY BANK SAVINGS TO HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
click here to read the attached news article.
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Book Uncovers Lost History of Jamaica Estates
Local author and student group write new book on Jamaica Estates
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Founded in the earlier 1900s, Jamaica Estates “in the Borough of Queens has maintained its character from its founding” says Councilmember James Gennaro from the book’s introduction. The area’s country beauty still remains an attractive feature for incoming residents.In over 200 vintage photographs, local author Carl Ballenas and the Aquinas Honor Society of the Immaculate Conception School provides an astounding visual journey documenting the unique history of this distinctive community from its picturesque rural beginnings to the vibrant multicultural neighborhood of today.Highlights of Jamaica Estates:
Funding for the book was made possible by Councilman James Gennaro. Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or www.arcadiapublishing.com.
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The Aquinas Honor Society of the Immaculate Conception School is a group of young students under the direction of award-winning teacher, author and local historian Carl Ballenas. Ballenas is the coauthor of Richmond Hill and Maple Grove Cemetery.
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Immaculate Conception School in Jamaica held a Science Fair and had an Awards ceremony on Wednesday, March 3rd. There were many fine projects and those students who received awards are listed below. Grade 8 Finalists Dominique Leone – First Place, Nicole Angibogu – First Place,Katherine Virgino – Second Place, Michelle Gan – Second Place, Gabriella Ulloa – Third Place Grade 7 Finalists-Jessica Netto – First Place, Elisabeth Jaskaran – First Place, Rasheeq Rahman – Second Place, Cliff Mayard – Third Place, Matthew Tupas – Third PlaceGrade 6 Brent Reid – First Place, Dominique Gay – Second PlaceStefan Coty – Third PlaceGrade 5 Finalists Tracy Singh – First Place, Tori Dasraj – Second PlaceGaurav Srivastava – Third PlaceGrade 4 Sadia Ganga – First Place, Gabriella Ramlall – Second PlaceCarlos Carranza – Third Place Best Board Display Jexel-Jay Sabordo
Haiti Outreach Efforts
Our Elementary Schools have demonstrated a down pouring of love and sacrifice through their fundraising efforts over the past few weeks!
Many of our Catholic Elementary Schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn have been deeply affected by the Haiti Disaster. Many students who attend our Catholic Elementary Schools have lost family members and their homes. The schools that have large Haitian student populations are scattered throughout the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens.
The Superintendent Office of School ~ School Support Services has been receiving daily emails and calls from our schools asking where their Haiti Outreach collections should be sent. All collections will go to Catholic Relief Services. The Catholic Elementary Schools that have reported their collections, have raised over $66,000. The schools’ fundraising activities have been very clever. Reading the ways of how our schools have demonstrated a down pouring of love will touch your heart.
Read the attachment to see how our schools open their hearts to the victims of the Haiti Earthquake.
St. Edmund School held a school- wide Rosary for the people of Haiti.
Jeannie McEvoy
St. Edmund Elementary School
1902 Avenue T
Brooklyn, NY 11229
718-648-9229
St. Kevin's children raised $850.10 (the dime was found on the floor!) for our Operation Help Haiti project. Instead of having "dress Downs", etc., my Kindergarten Teacher, Cristina Cracco decided to teach several 6/7 grade children how to make bracelets from hemp. They sold the bracelets for $5.00 and "Haiti" ribbons for $1.00 to make the money.
Sue Ann Roye
St. Kevin School
45-50 195th St.
Flushing, NY 11358
St. Stan’s grads awarded $570,000 in scholarships!
Saint Stanislaus Kostka School
61-17 Grand Avenue
Maspth, N.Y. 11378
Principal: Sr. Rose Torma
718-326-1585
Click to read the Queens Ledger News Article.
Ss. Joachim and Anne School is highlighted on CNN.
Sts. Joachim and Anne School
Principal: Mrs. Linda Freebes
218-10 105th Avenue,
Queens Village, NY 11429
http://cnn.com/video/?/video/bestoftv/2010/02/03/brown.haitian.school.in.america.cnn
Glendale students dress as historical figures for St. Pancras School fund-raiser.
Read what the Daily News had to say about this fundraiser!
Click to see the Daily News pictures!
Brother Edward Shields, principal of Saint Gabriel School, speaks about the awareness of increasing our Catholic Schools’ enrollment.
View the February 5th NET TV Currents show.
Night of 1,000 Stars – 2/5/10 : Currents
St. Brigid School An Area Pillar
As St. Brigid School celebrates its 100th anniversarythis month, Principal SheilaSmith-Gonzalez keeps her eyes on the future.
Read the Ridgewood Times Article on St. Brigid School.
Click to the Daily News Coverage of this story!
2009: Outstanding Religious Middle SchoolRespect and integrity are foundations of Park Slope Catholic school
Read about The Blackboard Awards for St. Francis Xavier School by Jordan Galloway.
Bishop Loughlin High School Students Rush to Aid Haiti
It wasn’t only the many Loughlin students with family in Haiti, every Loughlin student rushed in to help when the unimaginably devastating earthquake struck on January 12. Students organized 3 special fundraisers and diverted 2 pre-planned fundraisers to the cause. $6,378.20 was raised in the first two weeks after the quake and more fundraisers are planned.
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Catholic Schools Week
January 31 – February 6
Most Precious Blood School Students Perform in Local Bank
Most Precious Blood School shared the celebration of Catholic Schools Week with the community by performing for them at Astoria Federal Savings bank. The MPB Glee club, comprised of students in grades 5 to 8 and directed by Mrs. Pura Gonzalez, sang five songs for the bank patrons on the afternoon of February 3rd, 2010. Bank manager Al Gentile joined them for the attached photo.
Principal: Ms. Barbara K. DeMaio
Most Precious Blood School
32-52 37th Street
Long Island City, New York 11103-4004
Phone: (718) 278-4081
E-mail: bkdemaio1@aol.com
Catholic Schools Week brings Bishop Igantius A. Catanello
to Sacred Heart School in Glendale, NY.
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio celebrated Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 31 - Feb. 6) with visits to Divine Wisdom Academy, Douglaston, and Bayside schools Sacred Heart and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament.
Click below to read the Tablet news article.
"Students take the Bishop's word to heart."
Read the Daily News Article on Bishop DiMarzio visit to Sacred Heart School, Bayside New York.
Catholic Schools week is an annual national celebration. This year’s theme is “Dividends for Life” which emphasizes the benefits of a Catholic school education.
According to Karen Ristua, NCEA president, “Catholic schools provide good things for students and families – high expectations and daily experience of faith. In these challenging times, the theme also reminds parents that the dividends of a Catholic school education – students prepared in faith, knowledge, morals and discipline – last a lifetime. There is no better way to invest in a child’s future – or the future of our world.”
All of our schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn will be celebrating Catholic Schools Week. Catholic school celebrations are listed on our “School Happenings” page. If you are interested in a school that is not listed, give the school a call and the school will provide you with their schedule of events.
We asked the students of the Diocese of Brooklyn “How has Catholic education helped you?” and “What makes Catholic education unique?"
See what our students said about their Catholic education. You can read the students’ quotes by clicking on the link below:
Collection of Student Quotes link:
Here’s a sample of what the children wrote:
“Catholic education helps me realize how beautiful the world and its people are.”
St. Agatha School Brooklyn NY student in grade 5
“Catholic education helps me build my faith in God and be a better person.”
St. Andrew Avellino School Flushing NY student
“Catholic education helps me to grow in faith and focus on my beliefs in Christ. It also helps me to try my best to achieve my educational goals.”
Our Lady of Lourdes School, Queens Village, NY student
“Catholic education has given me knowledge, patience, and the ability to forgive.”
Saint Francis Xavier School Brooklyn NY student
“Catholic education is unique because it puts you in a loving and safer environment and makes it that much easier to learn.”
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, Brooklyn NY student
Past Featured Success Stories:
Year of the Priest – Mosaic Portraits Art Project
What the Blessings of Christmas Mean to Me
LOCAL INJURED MEMBER OF OUR ARMED FORCES
Congratulations Diocesan Intermediate Math Bee Winners!
Carl Bellenas with the Aquinas Honor Society of the Immaculate Conception School