44 The Queens Courier • catholic school • january 23, 2014 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com St. Sebastian School St. Sebastian School is a Catholic School of Excellence serving the parishes of Blessed Virgin Mary Help of Christians, Queen of Angels and St. Sebastian. We are dedicated to developing mature Catholics who practice their faith and live the virtues and values taught by Jesus Christ and His Church. We strive to create an environment conducive to learning within the atmosphere of a Roman Catholic community of faith. Each student is recognized as a unique individual with special talents and abilities. This is particularly highlighted in the wonderfully diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds of our students. To learn more about what makes us unique visit us on the web at www. stsebastianschool.org. We offer - Monthly liturgies, seasonal prayer services, altar servers, junior lectors, Elizabeth Ann Seton Service Volunteers, state of the art Technology Center, Library/ Media Center, Science Lab, Wireless Internet and Smartboard Technology in all classrooms, Art, Physical Education/Health, Foreign Language, Title 1 services Re a d i n g / M at h / G u i d a n c e , SETTS, Speech Services, Math Strategies grades 7/8, Academic Intervention Service grades 5 and 7, Partnership with Monsignor McClancy High School for advanced classes, After School Clubs, After School Sports, Paul Effman Band Service, Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, Extended Day Program (grades N – 6). You may be eligible for tuition assistance! www.stsebastianschool.org ADVERTORIAL SAINT STANISLAUS KOSTKA SCHOOL: Academic Excellence in a Caring Environment At Saint Stanislaus Kostka School in Maspeth, teaching is done with respect, sensitivity, compassion and concern for all nursery through grade eight students who enter its doors. Knowledge and its application to everyday life, character building, and a strong foundation in Christian values are the attributes that are imparted to our students. Saint Stanislaus School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and offers a comprehensive instructional program for a Nursery Program for three year olds on a three day or five day schedule, a free half day UPK and a full day Pre Kindergarten program for 4 year olds, a full day Kindergarten, and instruction for students in grades one through eight. Instructional programs include a second language program, computer/laptop/iPad instruction, physical education, and music theory and art education programs for its students in Kindergarten through grade eight. These programs are designed to provide the students with every advantage to excel and to be groomed for accelerated programs when they enter high school. The school features a newly renovated state of the art computer lab with wireless Internet access throughout the school, SMART Boards in each classroom, and a multi media center and library. An Algebra Common Core Enrichment Program is offered to eighth grade students and an emphasis is placed on building leadership skills and strengthening self-confidence through its Student Leadership Organization. Before and after school programs which feature a Martial Arts and Zumba Programs are available to the students and offer assistance to working parents. Free remedial math and language programs assist students having difficulties in these areas. Parents play an important role in the education of St. Stanislaus Kostka’s students. “Parents are always invited to be a part of class activities which are advertised on the monthly calendar of the school,” says Principal Sister Rose Torma. “Parents are also volunteers within the classrooms and support every program and activity planned for the children.” A diverse and abundance of activities and programs are provided to all students at St. Stanislaus Kostka School. These include, but are not limited to, math, spelling, religion and geography bees aimed at enriching the academic lives of the students. Students are also encouraged to participate in poetry, story-telling and oratorical assemblies. The eighth grade enjoys the annual trip to Philadelphia to experience American history firsthand. The school band, drama club, yearly talent show, scouting, sports and cheerleading programs round out the curriculum. Through the many school-related and after school activities, students identify their talents and are able to pursue their own interests and abilities to develop them to the fullest. All activities have as their goal to help students to develop into the people they are meant to be. Students achieve above national average scores on standardized tests, and 100% of St. Stanislaus Kostka’s students are accepted into high schools such as Regis, Xavier, Archbishop Molloy, Saint Francis Prep, The Mary Louis Academy, Dominican Academy, and Monsignor McClancy among the schools students go on to attend. Needs based scholarship awards are available for qualifying families. Saint Stanislaus Kostka School 61-17 Grand Avenue Maspeth (718) 326-1585 www.ststansschool.org Saint Stanislaus Kostka School A Middle States Accredited School of Excellence Serving the Catholic Parishes of Maspeth OUR SPECIAL FEATURES: High Academic Standards • Special Attention to Education in Christian Doctrine & Truths • Two, three or five half day Nursery for 3 year olds • Free half day Universal Pre-K for 4 year olds • Full Day Pre-Kindergarten for 4 year olds • Full Day Kindergarten • Free Summer Program for specified grades • Second Language Program for grades K - 8 • Computer/Laptop/iPad Instruction for grades PK - 8 • Physical Education Program for grades PK - 8 • Music Theory Program • Art Education Program • Free Remedial Reading and Math • Algebra Common Core Enrichment Program for grade 8 • Emphasis on Student Leadership • Multi Media Center and Library • Active Parent Participation • Before School Program available (7:00 AM) • After School Program available (dismissal – 6:00 PM) featuring free Martial Arts and Zumba classes • After School Activities (School Band, Drama Club, Yearly Talent Show, Scouting, Sports, Cheerleading) REGISTRATION OPEN FOR NEW STUDENTS 2, 3 or 5 day Nursery, free half day UPK, full day Pre K, full day Kindergarten through grade 8 Scholarship awards for qualifying families 61-17 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378 | 718-326-1585 | www.ststansschool.org
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