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EDUCATION
academies and parish schools:
• Artist in Residency ( a fi ne arts
program for Grades 4-6-8 infused with
play writing, the literary classics and
production of plays)
• Greek and Latin Roots Challenge
(provides all students with an understanding
of the English Language
based upon Latin and Geek Words)
• STEM Labs ( provide 30 academies
and parish schools with a state of the
art Science, Technology, Engineering
and Math Lab for use by students in all
grades)
• Aquinas Enrichment Programs
More than three million dollars
($3,000,000) has been contributed to
Catholic education within the Diocese
of Brooklyn by the St. Elizabeth Ann
Seton Trust.
DeSales Media Corporation continues
to provide Academies and Parish
Schools with the latest technology and
infrastructure. Through the generosity
of DeSales Media Corporation, our
Academies and Parish Schools have
received iPads and Chromebooks for
Teachers and Students, internal wiring,
and professional development for
teachers and principals.
Through partnerships with the
Catholic Colleges and Universities, we
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have been able to provide programs
in math and English Language Arts.
These partnerships allow us to provide
students and teacher with the latest
educational programs.
The goal of academic excellence
is to ensure that all students are provided
with a well- rounded academic
program that allows them to develop
their critical thinking skills and to
apply what they have learned to reallife
situations. Our dedicated teachers
make this happen each and every day.
As we begin this new academic year,
we pause to show our true appreciation
of everything that our teachers within
the academies and parish schools do
for the students entrusted to them.
This appreciation is extended to our
administrators who work tirelessly in
a striving to provide each student with
a quality Catholic education.
Partners in Catholic
Education
In the Academy governance model,
we have true partners in the Board of
Directors. As volunteers, they work
tirelessly to support the efforts of the
principal. The Board of Directors provide
their time, talent and expertise
to enhance the Mission of Catholic
education. Their many contributions
in development, fi nances, marketing
and recruitment are essential to the
success of the academy governance
model. As partners, the Board of Directors
support the pastor as spiritual
moderator of the academy and the
principal as the chief catechist and instructional
leader.
Our Catholic academies and parish
school are supported by the efforts
of our parents who sacrifi ce each day
for their children to be provided them
with a quality Catholic education. This
is never easy but parents continue to
make Catholic education a priority for
their children.
Final Thoughts
Catholic education within the Diocese
of Brooklyn is focused on providing
each student with a quality Catholic
education. By everyone working
together, the students will be provided
with the necessary skills to be successful
in the future.
Catholic education is a true “team”
effort and when everyone communicates,
cooperates and concentrates on
the needs of the students, we will be
successful in forming the whole child:
spiritually, emotionally, educationally
and physically.
As we prepare for this new academic
year, let us all work together
for the students enrolled in academies
and parish schools. They are our future
and they need all of our support,
encouragement and attention.
“Catholic education allows us to
celebrate the opportunities which enable
each of us all, not to lose hope of
a better world with greater possibilities.
Catholic education allows us to
dream and to move ahead in our lives.
Everyone has a role in attaining those
dreams and we all must work together
to ensure that dreams are met.”
Catholic Schools within the Diocese
of Brooklyn:
• Offer an education that combines
Catholic faith and teachings with academic
excellence
• Partner with parents in the faith
formation of their children
• Set high standards for student
achievement and help them succeed
• Provide a balanced academic curriculum
that integrates faith, culture
and life
• Use technology effectively to balance
education
• Instill in students the value of service
to others
• Teach children respect of self and
others
• Emphasize moral development
and self-discipline
• Prepare students to be productive
citizens and future leaders
• Provide a safe and welcoming environment
for all
May the Holy Spirit inspire everyone
for a successful 2019-2020 Academic
Year!
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Many families fi nd the rush is on
to make it to school and work
on time each morning. Feeling
rushed in the morning is a recipe for
added stress. Rushing through things
is a poor way to begin a day, and
those feelings of uneasiness can put a
damper on the rest of the day ahead.
Making mornings less hectic involves
a few different strategies that
parents and kids can easily incorporate
into their daily routines:
Wake up slightly earlier. Getting
up earlier than normal, even if
it’s just 15 to 20 minutes before you’re
accustomed to getting out of bed, can
help reduce morning stress. A few extra
minutes each morning can make
you feel more relaxed and make for a
smooth, stress-free start to the day.
Get some work done the night
before. Prepare lunches the night before
and have them ready in the refrigerator.
In addition, lay your clothes for
the following day out each night. This
saves time and takes a couple more
things off your morning to-do list.
Ease back into a routine. Begin
going to bed earlier and start waking
up earlier as well. This can make the
transition from carefree mornings to
busy mornings go more smoothly.
Prep backpacks in the evening.
Look through folders, sign paperwork,
check assignments, and do
whatever is you need to do the night
before to save your family from having
to scramble in the morning.
Opt for school lunch a few times.
Look ahead on the school lunch menu
and speak with children about which
meals they enjoy. Let kids purchase
school lunch on those days to give
yourself a day off from lunch detail.
Have quick breakfast foods
available. Smoothies, cereal bars,
oatmeal, and whole-grain cereals are
fast and nutritious ways to start the
day.
Carpool whenever possible.
Sharing school drop-off detail frees
time up for parents once or twice a
week, and kids may enjoy traveling to
school with their friends.
Mornings can be tricky when family
members are getting ready for
school and work at the same time. By
practicing a few daily rituals, it’s possible
to curb the rush and start the
day happier and more relaxed.
Make school and work mornings less harried with some easy tips to add to routines.