FORBREAKINGNEWSVISIT www.queenscourier.com •CELEBRATE CATHOLIC SCHOOL WEEK • JAN. 27-FEB. 2 •THEME: CATHOLIC SCHOOLS RAISE THE STANDARDS •JANUARY 24, 2013 • THE QUEENS COURIER57 catholic school weeks Catholic schools: The Mary Louis Academy: Focus is on well-rounded students Preparing young women for college and beyond BY ANGY ALTAMIRANO and prospective additions to their Catholic community. The Mary Louis Academy (TMLA), a Catholic college When it came time to register for nursery “St. Helen School is celebrating Catholic preparatory school in Jamaica Estates, offers challenging school, Roseann Commisso knew her children Schools Week with a focus on building aware- academics, with honors and Advanced Placement courses would be attending a Catholic institution for the ness of the value of Catholic education, while for every discipline. TMLA matches these challenges with unity and enrichment of Catholic values. also continuing to deepen students’ engagement a strong system of support, including dedicated teachers With her two older children now in college and in our community,” said Zerillo. who spend one-on-one time with students to ensure suc- daughter Alyssa at St. Kevin School in Flushing, The celebrations at St. Helen’s will begin with cess. Commisso knows the excitement of Catholic an open house on Sunday morning from 10:30 The school’s goal is to educate future leaders. Students Schools Week, when other parents will be mak- a.m. to 3p.m., during which students will be in are encouraged to realize their own unique talents and ing the same decision she made attendance to share their work gifts. The Mary Louis Academy provides an atmosphere years ago. in the PreK-8th grade Science that fosters academic excellence and respect that in The National Catholic Fair. The week continues on turn nurtures the whole person by integrating faith and Educational Association (NCEA) with Student Appreciation life. Small class size and an affiliation with St. John’s announced that this year’s Day on Wednesday and Spirit University through which seniors earn college credit are Catholic Schools Week theme Day on Thursday, where the just some of the benefits to students. is “Catholic Schools Raise the focus will be on physical edu- TMLA features SMARTboard technology in every class- Standards” and will begin on cation and team activities. room. Guidance counselors advise students all four years; Sunday, January 27 and run At the end of the week, the specialized college counseling and on-site SAT prepara- through Sunday, February 3. school will hold Hoops and tion are also offered. According to the NCEA, this Jump Rope for Heart Activity One hundred percent of each graduating class receives year’s theme rejoices in the atten- on Friday, where students will New York State Regents diplomas. In addition, TMLA tion Catholic educators pay to the growth in raise money and awareness for the American students are consistently among those recognized by the the learning and faith of all students. Also, the Heart Association. National Merit Scholarship Program. theme emphasizes the initiative set out to ensure “A Catholic education, at St. Helen School The Mary Louis Academy, founded over 75 years consistent high standards at Catholic schools in particular, will help your child grow into a ago for young women, sponsored by the Sisters of St. nationwide. During this week-long celebration, young adult that cannot only meet today’s com- Joseph, Brentwood, N. Y., is guided by principal S. Catholic schools will focus on the values provided plex challenges but do so with a gracious spirit Kathleen McKinney, CSJ, and assistant principals, S. by a Catholic education. Schools celebrate with and a will to share his or her gifts and talents,” Filippa Luciano, CSJ, and Mrs. Ann Cordes. Masses, open houses for parents and activities pre- said Zerillo. For information about The Mary Louis sented by the school and open to the community. In addition to St. Helen’s, Catholic Schools Academy, located at 176-21 Wexford Terrace Christine Zerillo, Ed.D., principal of St. Helen Week will be celebrated at other Catholic Jamaica Estates, call 718-297-2120 or visit www.tmla.org. School in Howard Beach, is getting ready for schools around the community with similar a week of festivities with her students, parents interactive events. 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