34 THE QUEENS COURIER • CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK • JANUARY 26, 2017 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT WWW.QNS.COM Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy “Turning today’s learners into tomorrow’s leaders” Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy has been providing a quality Catholic education to its student for over 50 years. We provide a program that fosters the spiritual, academic, social, and physical development of each individual student. Our teachers strive to bring out the individuality in each student. We believe in having a partnership with the parents/guardians, children, teachers, and school sta. Together we meet a goal of educating the children, providing a safe environment, and having an awareness of God’s presence in our lives. We strive to instill the idea of an inclusive society. Our students will be the leaders of tomorrow. We want them to be ready to face the trials that life may bring. To have them grow to be compassionate and strong individuals is what we as a community accomplish through an education as a Catholic academy. Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy oers a high quality education, which follows the NYS Common Core curriculum, at an aordable cost. We have high academic standards that our students are able to meet every day because they are encouraged to work their hardest and be the best person they can be. Our classrooms always have Internet access and SMART Boards, allowing the teachers and students to be engaged with the world without having to leave the classroom. We oer a multitude of programs for the students, from an academic honors program to a music program to an athletic program. is ensures that our children are well-rounded individuals. As one of our alumna have said, “Going to Our Lady of the Snows has shaped me to be a strong individual. ey allowed me to be who I am while also showing me dierent paths I could take to grow and become a better person. It felt like a second home to me. Every day that I walked through the school made me feel safe and cared for. e education they provided led me to become full of knowledge that I know I will always use. I will be forever grateful to Snows for fostering a genuinely wonderful childhood for me, and providing for me strong roots for the rest of my life.” Notre Dame School Our students come to us from a diverse range of cultures, beliefs and abilities. Those cultures and beliefs are respected and abilities supported or enriched. Our days are filled with many exciting activities and learning events. Learning does not just take place in one classroom. Our children enjoy a variety of “special” classes. We have a full time Art teacher, Technology teacher, Physical Education/Health teacher and Librarian. We also offer Italian, Spanish and Music classes. Our hallways are beautifully decorated with students’ artwork representing various artists and cultures. Our Physical Education teacher teaches important team-building skills and stresses good sportsmanship. Our Music teacher provides opportunities for children to freely express themselves through rhythm and movement which are incorporated in school-wide performances. Our stage lighting system enhances our school productions! Our smallest students have a special playground just for them. Our students in Pre-K through grade 3 also have a special playground. We have an indoor play space for use in inclement weather. Thanks to the generosity of our school families, we are able to broadcast our morning announcements throughout the school! We have our very own closed circuit TV system - NDTV! Our videoconferencing room has also been very busy! Students in all grades enjoy the experience of interacting with people all over the world. Lessons are enhanced through visits to museums, science labs and zoos. We have 45 iPads available for small group or individual work. All classrooms, kindergarten to eight, are equipped with integrated SmartBoards. Early Childhood classes also have access to a SmartBoard in the video-conferencing room. Our building has wireless connectivity so our students can conduct research in every classroom. We would love for you to visit us and make our home, your home! Please come for a visit during any of our Open Houses. Student-guided tours will be available all days. Sunday, January 29: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Monday, January 30: 9:30-10:30 AM OR 1:00-2:00 PM Tuesday, January 31: 9:30-10:30 AM 25 Mayfair Road, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 516-354-5618 • www.ndsnet.org
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