Catholic Schools Week E/NE 01/27/2013

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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

Beginning January 28, we join with Catholic Schoolsacross the country in celebrating Catholic SchoolsWeek. During this week, I am reminded of the out-

standing value of a Catholic school education. Throughoutthe 19 counties we serve, our schools have earned a well-deserved reputation for empowering students for success inlife. Our educators know how to teach; through our focus onsuperior academics and building faith, we prepare our stu-dents to confidently lead and make change in the modernworld.

The value of a Catholic school education cannot be un-derstated. More than 99 percent of our students graduatefrom high school, and over 97 percent of graduates entercollege. Our alumni are far more likely to enter positions ofleadership in the workforce. Most significantly, nationalstudies indicate that Catholic school graduates are morelikely to pray daily, and regularly attend religious services.Our alumni are more apt to vote and participate in civic

engagement, and give back to their communities throughservice projects and social outreach. Our schools are notjust a benefit to the students they serve, but to their sur-rounding communities.

During a time when public schools are experiencing deepcuts, our Catholic schools are reaching to the future. If youhave school-aged children in your family, I encourage you toconsider a Catholic school education. If you are a graduateor parent, I hope you will visit a Catholic school to witnessour success firsthand. You will not be disappointed!

Yours in Christ,

Jim Rigg, Ph.D.Director of Educational ServicesSuperintendent of Catholic SchoolsArchdiocese of Cincinnati

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Today’s children are facingincredible, unprecedented chal-lenges. In an age of intensifyingviolence, mixed messages fromthe media, and instability in ourfamilies, our children need placeswhere they can be embraced andcared for. For thousands of fam-ilies in southwest Ohio, our Catho-lic schools represent this hope. Inour schools, students learn in anenvironment of love and respect.We emphasize building values andvirtues in our students, empower-ing and emboldening them totransform a troubled world.

In Catholic schools, we havegreat hope in the future. Our par-ents, alumni and benefactorstreasure our schools, and we are

comforted by their relentlesssupport.

Our hope is bolstered by ournew Vision for Catholic SchoolEducation, released last August.This Vision provides dozens ofinitiatives that will furtherstrengthen our schools. Ultimate-ly, we will confidently fulfill inour mission to provide a top-notch, authentically Catholic edu-cation to all families who wish tocome.

As we look to the future, I amfilled with great optimism andanticipation for great things tocome. May God continue to blessour Catholic schools!

Sincerely Yours in Christ,Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr

Restoring hope in the futureAMessage From

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Welcome from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati .....2

Message from Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr.....3

St. Andrew-St. Elizabeth School...............................4

St. Ursula Academy ......................................................5

About the 2013 theme and the NCEA....................6

St. Ursula Villa School..................................................7

St. Michael School ........................................................7

Guardian Angels School .............................................8

Immaculate Heart of Mary School.........................10

Summit Country Day School ....................................11

St. Margaret of York..................................................12

Purcell Marian High School .....................................12

McNicholas High School ...........................................13

St. Cecilia School .........................................................13

Mount Notre Dame High School ...........................15

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St. Andrew-St. Eliza-beth Ann Seton School iscommitted to strongacademics and the de-velopment of Catholicvalues that will make adifference not just intheir students’ lives butin the world.

SASEAS School is theonly two-parish, two-campus Catholic schoolin the Archdiocese ofCincinnati. It operatesas both an elementaryand a junior high school.Students begin at theSeton campus for pre-school through fifthgrade, then advance tothe St. Andrew campusfor grades 6-8. Two cam-puses allow SASEASSchool to customize

enrichment activities,communications andeducational themes tothe appropriate age oftheir students.

Teachers have highexpectations and chal-lenge each student daily.Teachers are able toadjust the curriculum toeducate at all academiclevels and to incorpo-rate enrichment andintervention programsinto their everyday ac-tivities.

Students are involvedin the educational proc-ess through interactivelearning, creating aneagerness to learn andexcel. Technology isintegrated throughoutthe school and students

learn to use it as a re-source, allowing them togo beyond traditionalteaching. In addition tothe standard core class-es, SASEAS students’creativity is nurturedand blossoms throughcourses in music, art,technology, Spanish andphysical education.

Education goes farbeyond academics. In-stilling virtues and val-ues is a big part of dailyactivities. SASEASSchool believes that theintegration and devel-opment of faith, humil-ity, obedience, compas-sion and service is mostimportant in the devel-opment of each child’scharacter.

Schoolchildren shareChrist’s love by cele-brating weekly Mass/Adoration together andserving their communi-ty. From everyday activ-ities to scheduledevents, SASEAS is com-mitted to service notjust in their school andparishes, but in the com-munity and around theworld.

2009 SASEAS gradu-ate Ryan Rinn, says:“SASEAS School defi-nitely prepared me forhigh school. But schoolisn’t just about academ-ics. It’s also about givingyou the tools to build thefoundation to become aperson of integrity. Highschool is where you’re

molded into that person,but grade school iswhere that foundation isbuilt, and SASEAS builta stone-like foundationfor me.”

St. Andrew-St. Eliza-beth Ann Seton Schoolprepares their studentsspiritually, academi-cally and socially, tobecome formed in theirfaith, achieve academi-cally and grow individ-ually.

From academics andtechnology to faith andvalues, SASEAS Schoolexperience gives stu-dents the foundation andvalues they need to suc-ceed in life.

St. Andrew-St. ElizabethAnn Seton School

St. Andrew-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton SchoolTeaching the mind, touching the heart, nurturing the soul

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If you have a daughter consid-ering high schools, don’t misslooking at St. Ursula Academy.

St. Ursula is well known forits strong academic programs,but it is also praised for devel-oping the whole person. The St.Ursula programming helps turneach student into a confidentleader who is ready to achieveher own goals and dreams. Ourstudents learn values, serviceand life skills so that when theygraduate they are open-mindedcritical thinkers and lifelonglearners. It’s the reason studentscome frommore than 90 gradeschools in three states to attendSt. Ursula Academy.

We invite you to come see theSt. Ursula difference. There aremany opportunities to experi-ence firsthand the SUA campusand state-of-the-art facilities, thetalented teachers, the traditionand history and the unforgettablefeeling you get when you walk in

the door.Our students become part of

our family and feel nurtured bytheir caring teachers. Theymake friendships that last alifetime.

St. Ursula Academy believesbalance is important. Studentschoose frommore than 40 stu-dent clubs and organizations thatinclude hobbies, fine arts, honorsocieties and community ser-vice. There are also teams in 12sports.

After graduation, studentsalways come back and tell ushow prepared they were forcollege. They say the skills theylearned during their four yearsat SUA gave them self-confi-dence, high self-esteem and in-tegrity. They truly are women offaith, integrity and courage com-mitted to building a better world.

Visit saintursula.org. Or call513-961-3410.

St. Ursula Academy

St. Ursula Academystudents committed tobuilding a better world

A scene from the Class of 2012 graduation at Music Hall. St. Ursula Academy’s tradition ofgraduating in long white gowns with red roses is more than a century long. PROVIDED

St. Ursula Academy CelebratesCatholic Schools Week!

We are dedicated to educating young womenof Faith, Integrity and Courage

who are committed to building a better world.

Welcoming faith-filled atmosphere andcritical thinkers well-prepared for college

85% of the Class of 2012 earned collegescholarship offers totaling more than $24-million.

For more information, please contact Michelle Dellecave at:St. Ursula Academy Admissions Office (513) 961-3410 ext. 183

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The theme for theNational CatholicSchools Week 2013 is“Catholic Schools Raisethe Standards.” Theannual observance startsthe last Sunday in Janu-ary and runs all week.Schools typically cele-brate Catholic SchoolsWeek withMasses, openhouses, and other activ-ities for students, fam-ilies, parishioners andthe community at large.

The 2013 theme sup-ports the recent launchof the National Stan-

dards and Benchmarksfor Effective CatholicElementary and Second-ary Schools that ensurethe effective operationand responsible govern-ance of Catholic schoolsacross the country, thuspromoting high academ-ic standards and Catho-lic identity. The 2013logo illustrates a chart ofsteady growth culminat-ing in the highestachievement of all, across representing thefaith that underscoresall Catholic education.

About the National CatholicSchools Week 2013 theme

Mission Statement

Rooted in the Gospelof Jesus Christ, the Na-tional Catholic Education-al Association (NCEA) isa professional member-ship organization thatprovides leadership, di-rection, and service tofulfill the evangelizing,catechizing, and teachingmission of the Church.

Brief History of theNational CatholicEducationalAssociation

NCEA traces its offi-cial beginning to a meet-ing held in St. Louis, July12-14, 1904. At that meet-ing the separate Catholiceducation organizations –the Education Conferenceof Catholic SeminaryFaculties (1898), the Asso-ciation of Catholic Col-leges (1899), and the Par-ish School Conference(1902) – agreed to unite asthe Catholic EducationalAssociation (CEA).

From then until 1919,the CEA was the onlyunifying agent for Catho-lic education at the na-tional level. In 1919, theestablishment of the Na-tional Catholic War Coun-cil (NCWC) – laterchanged to NationalCatholic Welfare Councilto serve as an agency ofthe American bishops tocoordinate all Catholicactivity, including educa-tion – marked a new erafor CEA. A working rela-tionship of independentcooperation between theAssociation and the De-partment of Education ofNCWCwas establishedthat endures with theNCW successor, the U.S.Conference of CatholicBishops (USCCB).

In 1927, the word “na-tional” was added to theofficial CEA title and, in

1929, the Associationheadquarters moved toWashington, D.C., to be inproximity to other nation-al secular agencies ofeducation. The Associa-tion began a policy offriendly cooperation withother private and publiceducational associationsand federal governmentagencies in the service ofall aspects of Americaneducation.

ACCU and the NCEAThe Association of

Catholic Colleges andUniversities (ACCU),founded independently in1899, has a long relation-ship with the variouscomponents that laterbecame the NationalCatholic EducationalAssociation, of which it isa constitutive member.

ACCU became an in-dependently incorporated501(c)3 organization onJuly 1, 2011, and an affili-ate member organizationof the NCEA.

NCEA TodayNCEA is a voluntary

association of educatorsand institutions. TheAssociation’s structure isbased on a departmentalarrangement wherebymember institutions holdAssociation membershipthrough one of the consti-tutive departments. Themembership departmentsare:

Boards and CouncilsChief Administrators

of Catholic Education(CACE), ElementarySchools, SecondarySchools, Religious Educa-tion and Seminary.

NCEA is the largestprivate professional edu-cation organization in theworld, representing200,000 Catholic educa-tors serving 7.6 millionstudents in Catholic ele-mentary and secondaryschools, in religious edu-cation programs, in semi-naries, and in collegesand universities.

National CatholicEducational Association

NCEA is world’s largest privateprofessional education organization

McAuley High School’s 2012 Thanksgiving food driveprovided 34 dinner baskets, complete with money for aturkey and all the trimmings, for donation to Christ’sCommunity Food pantry in College Hill. PROVIDED

John Paul II seventh-graderT.J. Ahrens, right, withkindergarten buddiesSamuel Dalid, left, and ColinDaniels. PROVIDED

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St. Ursula Villa stu-dents achieve their ful-lest potential in a uniqueenvironment of educa-tion, faith and communi-ty. Amid the Villa’s love-ly 22-acre campus, adynamic faculty identi-fies individual learningstyles, provides chal-lenge and support, nur-tures spiritual and emo-tional growth, and edu-cates the whole child.

Early Childhood pro-grams lay the founda-tion for future academicsuccess, proven by Villaeighth-graders’ 100percent placement intofirst-choice highschools, and over $1.9million in merit schol-arship offers over thepast three years.

Villa students flour-ish in small classes;highly qualified teach-ers exemplify the ex-pectations of academicexcellence. Curriculumfeatures include in-novative technologyintegration; options ofSpanish or French (K-8),with an additional op-tion of Latin (7th and 8thgrades); small, ability-based Math classes,including Gifted Math;Learning Enrichmentand critical-thinking,including small-groupextension and accelera-tion; and specialty class-es of Art, Music, Gymand Library.

In addition, 3-, 4-, and5-year-olds benefit fromMontessori or Tradition-al program options.Extracurricular activ-ities abound with clubs,sports and other growthopportunities. AfterSchool Care featuresstructured learning withflexible scheduling.

A faith-filled inde-pendent Catholic school,St. Ursula Villa is Cin-cinnati’s only Ursulineelementary school andprovides a unique edu-cational experiencebased on the legacy ofSt. Angela Merici. TheVilla celebrates individ-ual students in a vi-brant, family-centeredcommunity known for

active parent involve-ment and service out-reach. St. Ursula Villaearned recognition as a2012 School of Contribu-tion through active stu-dent participation Chil-dren Inc.’s ServiceLearning Initiative.

Explore the VillaValues at an open house1-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3.

St. Ursula Villa

Villa students flourish in smallclasses with exceptionally

qualified teachersSt. Michael Parish

School in Sharonvilleoffers the perfect blendof faith and family valueswith a strong focus onstudent learning for stu-dents in kindergartenthrough eighth grade.They offer half-day andfull-day kindergarten, alow student-to-teacherratio and a maximumclass size of 28. St. Mi-

chael also offers a won-derful extended-dayprogram.

Since St. Michael is aCatholic school, faithformation is at the fore-front of our learning. Asa child of God, each stu-dent is taught to live asJesus has taught us, withlove and respect for all

Faith and knowledgemeet at St. Michael

Parish School

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All-School Open House:

February 3, 1:00-3:00Bring the family totour the campus,

visit classrooms, andmeet Villa teachers.

(Snow reschedule date:Feb. 10, 1:00 – 3:00)

explorethe villa values

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Date:Thursday, January 31, 2013

Time:6:15 pm for prospective families7 - 8:15 pm for existing families

Address:11136 Oak StreetSharonville, OH 45241

Questions:513.554.3555 [email protected]

2009 BlueRibbon School

St. Michaelthe Archangel

CATHOL I C PAR I S H AND SCHOOL

Please join usat our

OpenHouse!

www.stmichaelsharonville.org

Arts Attack ProgramBand&ChoirCampKernChess ClubComputer & Science LabsEverybodyCountsExtendedDay ProgramFrenchClass (after-school)Intervention &Special Needs Support

LegoRoboticsMad Science ProgramMath EnrichmentReading EnrichmentScoutsSpanish (grades 1-8)SportsStudent CouncilYearbookYoungRembrandts

Transportation to St.Michael School providedby Princeton, Lakota andSycamore school districts.

It is the goal of St. Michael Schoolto graduate young men andwomen who are rooted in theCatholic faith, who are morallyand academically strong as theycontinue life’s journey.

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Camaraderie and acontemporary approachgo hand in hand to en-hance learning at Guard-ian Angels School, saidPrincipal Corey Stoops.

“The sense of commu-nity with all our teachersand parents is so strong,”said Stoops about the K-8school’s welcomingatmosphere toward pa-rishioners and newcom-ers alike. “We work witheach other for the bestinterests of our students.”

Indeed, named a 2007Blue Ribbon School ofExcellence, GuardianAngels’ emphasis isstrong on preparing stu-dents for high school,using the most up-to-datetechnology available, saidteacher Rosemary Kapp.

“I am amazed when Ithink of all the technologythat has been added in the16 years I have taughtsecond grade,” said Kapp.“It is integrated daily inour classroom lessons.”

She said the primarygrades each have mul-tiple computers and asmartboard, an inter-active tool that engagesthe children deeply in thelearning process.

“The children can alsoaccess programs that weuse at school to review ontheir computers at home,”Kapp said, adding thatthey take acceleratedreading andmath tests onthe classroom computers.“These programs alloweach child to work athis/her own pace. It helpsthe struggling studentand the students thatexcel. (They’re) chal-lenged at their level.”

Patti Sutter, Guardian

Angels’ technology coor-dinator for 13 years, hasoverseen the 1:1TabletProgram, started in 2011,first for the sixth- andseventh-graders and now

accessible to students ingrades 6-8.

“We knewwe had tostart preparing our stu-dents to use Tablet PCssince most of the high

schools they would bemoving on to had 1:1 pro-grams already in place,”Sutter explained. “Ourteachers spent over ayear preparing for therollout of the tablets tothe students. We had toupdate our infrastructureto support this 1:1 envi-ronment also.”

Within this environ-ment, the students nolonger use the regularfive-subject notebook.

“They organize alltheir notes and homeworkfor core classes by enter-ing (it) in an electronicnotebook,” Sutter said.However, teachers arestill in charge, she added.They are synchronized tosee immediately if thestudent is taking goodnotes. They can also seethe student’s homeworkand provide immediatefeedback. Electronicworksheets have saved ahuge amount on paperand copier costs.

“The classroomman-agement software allowsthe teachers to monitoractivity at all times, andalso allows them to sharetheir desktop with allstudents,” Sutter said.“They can also allow thestudent to share theirdesktop/work with theclass.”

While traditionally-taught parents may wor-ry about “brave newworld” robotic learning,Sutter says teachers us-ing this type of technol-ogy in the classroom cannow use the computer toenhance that “teachablemoment.”

“(It) allows the stu-dents to explore thingsthrough the Internet rightthen and discuss andshare those findings(without losing) that mo-mentum in the class-room,” she said.

Marianne Glassmeyer,who teaches seventh-grade language arts, saidthe school provides learn-ing opportunities for herand her colleagues.

“Since the way teach-ers deliver instructionhas changed, we are con-stantly attending work-shop and grade-levelmeetings to keep our-selves current in technol-ogy,” said Glassmeyer,who has taught at Guard-ian Angels for 18 years.

In addition to its state-of-the-art technology,Guardian Angels offers awide variety of extracur-ricular activities thatbenefit the different in-terests of the students:sports teams; Roboticsand Engineering Club;Chess Club; Writing Club;Drama; Band; Chorus;

Guardian Angels School leads itsstudents to learning skills

By NevaMartinContributor/The Community Press

Sixth-grade social studies and language arts teacher Margaret Dorson-King oversees herstudents using their Tablet PCs. PROVIDED PHOTOS

Second-graders enjoy their books in the “Reading Garden”that can be used by any teacher as an outside reading andclassroom area.

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“There is a strong sense of the Catholic faith taught every day. The teachers are caring, supportive, and good rolemodels… My children are getting an excellent academic education that is preparing them to be lifelong learners…”

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Since 1955, Immac-ulate Heart of MarySchool has provided ex-cellent education fortheir students. The dedi-cation of faculty andstaff is the reason theschool is well regarded inthe community and theArchdiocese of Cincin-nati. Teacher quality ismaintained by providingresearch-based, profes-sional development op-portunities for facultymembers and holdingfaculty accountable tohigh standards.

IHM serves students

in preschool throughgrade 8. Current enroll-ment comprises 800 stu-dents representing ninedifferent school districts.

IHM has been a BlueRibbon School since 2004and is nationally recog-nized as a School of Ex-cellence. In 2010, theschool was named one ofonly 12 nationwide as aCatholic School of Tomor-row.

Technology is an im-portant part of the aca-demic process, with morethan 300 computers avail-able for student use. We

have a computer lab,portable laptop labs,smartboards, IPads andjunior high 1:1 tablets.The Starlab PortablePlanetarium is integratedinto the classroom curri-culum.

Students consistentlyscore in the top 10 per-cent on standardizedtests among their peers,and graduates typicallyare awarded in excess of$250,000 in academicscholarships to varioushigh schools. Familieschoose IHM not only foracademics but also forthe faith-oriented schoolcommunity. Our strongCatholic identity radiatesthroughout the school.IHM fosters academicexcellence along withsupporting home values.

To quote a sixth-gradestudent, “I like IHM be-cause it is a place full of

smiles. We learn aboutGod, and speak ourminds. There are greatteachers and a beautifulchurch. We laugh and

smile, play and learn.IHM contains prayer andhappiness. It’s practicallyour second home.”

Immaculate Heart of Mary

6th-grader: ‘IHM is practically our second home’

Seventh-graders pore over microscopes in the science labat Immaculate Heart of Mary School. PROVIDED

God’s creation. First-grade teacher CherylBraam says, “St. MichaelSchool is very special tome. I am always im-pressed by howmuch ourchildren care about eachother and those in need.”This is evident throughthe many communityservice projects in whichstudents are involved.

Students at St. Mi-chael excel academically.Founded in 1927, theschool is proud to havereceived the U.S. Depart-ment of Education BlueRibbon Award in 2009.St. Michael studentshistorically score verywell on high school place-ment tests and otherstandardized testing,producing results wellabove both national andArchdiocesan rankings.

One of the reasons St.

Michael is unique is be-cause it is an active Pro-fessional Learning Com-munity. This philosophyof education places theprimary emphasis onstudent learning whileworking collaborativelytoward common goals.Staff members approachtheir lessons by askingquestions such as: “Whatdo I want my students toknow?” “How will I know

if they know it?” and“What will I do if theydon’t know it?”

More than half of thestaff has received ad-vanced professionaltraining in facilitatorlearning. According toShelly Kahny, schoolprincipal, “Our teacherscollaborate regularly tostudy our students’strengths and soft spotsand to make sure theirstudents’ needs are beingmet. We pride ourselvesin the belief that studentlearning comes first.”

Your child will beexposed to a well-round-ed curriculum at St. Mi-chael. In addition to coreclasses, our studentslearn Art, Music, Phys-ical Education, Spanishand Technology as partof the school day. We alsohave an excellent spe-cial-education and en-richment program ser-viced by an intervention

Fourth-graders use edibletreats to build animal cellmodels. The hands-onproject allows youngstudents to comprehend thenames and functions of cellparts. PROVIDED

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The Summit CountryDay School celebrates 50years of academic excel-lence inMontessori edu-cation in 2013.

The Sisters of NotreDame de NamurmadeSummit one of the firstschools in the country toincorporate theMon-tessori methodology into

the classroom in 1924. Thesisters traveled abroad tolearn about this innova-tive pedagogy that soclosely matched their owneducational philosophy.Summit became officiallycertified asMontessori in1963.

Today, The Summitboasts a high retention

rate among well-educated,Montessori-trained expe-rienced teachers. Kin-dergarteners typicallyscore above 90 percent onnational standardizedtesting.

“We are a hallmarkMontessori programwithcarefully prepared class-rooms that encourageindependence and self-directed learning,” saysDirector Phyllis Schueler.“The child-centered learn-ing environment is cre-ative and challenging. Itsparks the imaginationand expands the youngmind. Here, we believe inthe potential of everychild.”

Classrooms were de-signed to be aMontessorienvironment. The highlysuccessful Toddler Pro-gram, now in its fifthyear, has options for two-,three- and five-daymorn-ing programs. Childrenages 3 to 6 are exposed toa multiage academic envi-ronment focusing on lan-guage, math, practicallife, sensorial develop-ment and geography/science. The EnrichmentProgram offers a deeperstudy of the arts, sciencesand world cultures. World

Language begins at age 3,introducing Spanish andFrench. Orff-Schulwerkmusic education helpsdevelop areas of the braininvolved in language,reasoning and problem-solving. Early and extend-ed-day care is available,as well as year-roundMontessori and summercamp experiences.

The Summit Country DaySchool

The Summit celebrates 50 years ofexcellence in Montessori education

EXPLOREMONTESSORIAT THESUMMITCall 513-871-4700,

ext. 261 to RSVP forMontessori interviewsand parent visitationfor 2- to 6-year-olds onJan. 31, Feb. 12 andMarch 7 at 8:30 a.m.

Designed for Montessori education, Cammy Lorentz’preschool classroom, one of nine at The Summit CountryDay School, offers authentic hands-on Montessori materialsincluding the world puzzle map. PROVIDED/ROBERT A. FLISCHEL

specialist, math andreading specialists and aspeech therapist. Thesehighly qualified staffmembers work diligentlyto best meet the needs ofstudents at all levels oflearning.

St. Michael ParishSchool also has a varietyof extracurricular oppor-tunities, and is excited to

offer an after-schoolFrench class this year.They are proud to offeractivities and organiza-tions such as StudentCouncil and Camp KernLeadership programs,Band and Choir, Scoutsand Girls on the Run,Lego Robotics and MadScience, Arts Attack andYoung Rembrandts,DARE and EverybodyCounts.

The parish athleticprogram is also verystrong, offering several

sports for students in allgrades.

St. Michael ParishSchool is a wonderfulplace to educate yourchild. Registration isunder way for the 2013-14school year. For moreinformation, visit us atour open house at 6:15p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31,call the school office at513-554-3555, or visitstmichaelsharonville.org.

St. Michael School

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Pope Benedict XVIhas called for a “Year ofFaith” through October2013. At St. Margaret ofYork (SMOY) CatholicParish School this isnothing new. The Catho-lic faith is a very impor-tant part of the faith-based curriculum, whereChristian values areencouraged daily.Ded-icated to faith formation,students prepare for theSacraments of Reconcili-ation, First Communionand Confirmation, aswell as practice theirfaith through outreachprojects that make a

positive impact on thecommunity and theworld. They also attendweekly Masses.

A faith-centered edu-cation that is rooted inthe gospel message ofJesus (as teacher) givesway to academic excel-lence. “Our studentswork hard to developtheir understanding oftheir faith as well as tomaster the academicprinciples of eachgrade,” said Dr. TonyRiegling, St. Margaret ofYork principal. “We areproud of them for theirperformances in both

areas – exceeding na-tional and local perfor-mances for both faithand academic assess-ments.”

Students in kindergar-ten through eighth gradelearn Spanish, benefitfrom technology whichis integrated into allcurricular areas, andextend their learningthrough after-schoolprograms that includeMath Counts, Power ofthe Pen, Drama, Taek-wondo, Young Rem-brandts, Chess and High

St. Margaret of York is faith-based

See SMOY, Page 14

Purcell Marian HighSchool is one of the area’soldest and most estab-lished Catholic second-ary schools, offering aunique, tailored curricu-lum for each student.

AcademicsThe school’s success is

reflected by more than95 percent of its CollegePrep students who attendfour-year colleges annu-ally, with 100 percent of

AP seniors receivingcollege scholarships. Aunique Collegium pro-gram enables students tograduate as college soph-omores with as many as47 college credits duringtheir time at PurcellMarian.

SpiritualityFounded in the tradi-

tion of the Marianistsand the Sisters of Char-ity, students are chal-lenged to deepen theirfaith through regularretreats, Campus Minis-try programs and ongo-ing service opportunitiesboth on and off campus.Mass is offered on cam-pus daily, with all-schoolMasses, class liturgiesand prayer services cele-brated on a regular basis.

IntersessionUnique to Purcell

Marian, Intersession is aweeklong study require-ment over spring breakthat allows students tolearn beyond the tradi-tional classroom setting.

Students may travellocally, nationally andinternationally, as well asparticipate in a variety ofcourses offered on cam-pus. Purcell Marian stu-dents have rebuilt housesin post-Katrina NewOrleans, repairedchurches in El Salvadorand have been immersedin the cultures of Greece,Ireland, Italy and Rome.

Athletics andCocurricularActivities

Purcell Marian ishome to more than 20men’s and women’s varsi-ty programs which com-pete in two of the coun-

Purcell Marian HighSchool: Where studentsmake the difference

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St. Margaret of YorkCatholic Parish School

St. Margaret of York (SMOY) is a CatholicParish School—Kindergarten through 8th Grade.

It is dedicated to:Spiritual Growth

Serving Christ actively through communityservice and gospel teachings put into practice

Academic GrowthCritical Thinking Skills and Individual Creativity

foster a lifelong learning processPersonal Growth

Expression of Diverse Ideas through verbaland written communication

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Archbishop McNicho-las is the first choice formany for a high schoolhome. McNicholas pro-vides a coeducational,Christ-centered Catholiccommunity with award-winning and challengingacademic programs,clubs to meet every stu-dent’s interest, and a fullroster of competitiveathletic teams.

The academic curri-culum challenges everystudent with 13 Ad-vanced Placementcourses, a College Prepa-ratory Program, STEMinitiatives (Science,Technology, Engineeringand Math), and the SAILProgram (Support andAccommodations forIdentified Learners),which addresses theneeds of identified stu-dents. McNicholas wasthe region’s first coedschool to offer the TabletPC program to theirstudents.

With 25 electives,seven independent artstudios, and one of thetop outdoor kiln facilitiesin Cincinnati, McNicho-las offers a sophisticatedarts program. The Thea-tre Department has beeninvited to perform at theState Thespian Confer-ence for 19 consecutiveyears. McNicholas’ in-strumentalists and vocal-ists continue to achievesuperior ratings at com-petitions. Catholic identi-ty is fostered throughfaith development, andsocial consciousness isencouraged throughservice. Students arerequired to complete atleast 40 hours of servicebefore graduation, buteach student averagesalmost 80 hours. TheClass of 2012 accumulat-ed more than 20,000hours over four years.

Extracurriculars in-clude 30 organizations

and 42 athletic teams atall levels for both menand women. McNicholasholds several champi-onships at all levels,King of the Hill trophies,and other league honors.Rocket athletes nowhave a home-field ad-vantage with the newPenn Station Stadium.

From freshman ori-entation to senior gradu-ation, students will findmany choices at McNi-cholas “to attain fullstature in Christ.”

McNicholas High School

Choosing McNicholasmeans choosing excellence

Positive changeskeep coming for St.Cecilia School in Oakley,ensuring students arewell prepared for highschool and beyond. Lastyear welcomed newinteractive white boardsand an eighth-gradeclass trip to Washington,D.C. This year a com-plete remodel of thekindergarten classroomhas created a motivatingand engaging learningspace for students. And

next year, plans includeadding a preschool classto serve 3- and 4-year-olds.

As the Catholic K-8grade school of St. Ceci-lia Parish, St. CeciliaSchool offers a rigorousacademic program in adisciplined and nurtur-ing environment. “Wehelp prepare students tolead successful, virtuousand happy lives,” saysprincipal MichaelGoedde, who is in his

second year at theschool.

The kindergartenclassroom remodel fea-tures new carpeting,lighting and furniture,and was designed tofacilitate both small-group and large-grouplearning. With twoteachers in the class-room this year, thespace is inviting andwell organized, allowing

St. Cecilia School continues itsforward momentum

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A faith-based curriculum that instillsa love of God and builds character

A rigorous academic program that allowsfor students to reach their potential

Extracurriculars that promote teamwork

An experienced staff dedicated toinspiring tomorrow’s generation

Numerous tuition assistance programs available

Creating a Culture of Excellence

4115 Taylor Avenue | Oakley | (513) 533-6060

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for structured teachingas students learn to workin groups and indepen-dently. The school hasplans for similar reno-vations to other class-rooms this year and

next.“These updates and

future ones are vital toensuring that learning-rich environments per-meate St. CeciliaSchool,” Goedde says.“We are dedicated tokeeping our school vi-brant and strong, in-stilling in our students alove of our Lord while

equipping themwithknowledge, values andskills that are needednow and always.”

Come experiencewhat it means to be apart of St. Cecilia. Visitstceciliacinti.org. Or call513-533-6060 to schedulea tour or learn moreabout the preschool.

St. Cecilia School

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try’s most competitiveconferences. The smallerschool size also ensuresaccess to more playingtime, individualizedcoaching and collegiaterecruitment exposure. Inaddition, Purcell Mar-ian’s small-school envi-

ronment provides a wid-er range of cocurricularopportunities for eachstudent, and the flexibil-ity to tailor organizedactivities to meet stu-dents’ emerging inter-ests. To learn more abouthow YOUmake the dif-ference at Purcell Mar-ian, call 513-751-1230. Orvisit purcellmarian.org.

Purcell Marian HighSchool

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Jazz Group; StudentCouncil; a student-initia-tive newspaper, “TheHalo”; and Boy Scoutand Girl Scout troops.

“The junior high stu-dents all participate inthe production of “An-gels on the Air,” saidGlassmeyer. “We beginour day with our morn-ing announcements overclosed-circuit television.The students write thescript, run the cameraand teleprompter andare the anchors for (thebroadcast).”

The school also has a

Bigs/Littles Program,where eighth-gradersare paired with first-graders and seventh-graders are paired withkindergartners.

“The children gettogether once a month –read a book together,play a board game, makea craft – and form quite abond,” said Glassmeyer.

Guardian AngelsAssistant Principal Patri-cia Gallion said theschool is blessed with “avery supportive parishand parents who worktogether with the facultyand administration toprovide an outstandingfaith-filled, caring envi-ronment in which ourstudents can be chal-

lenged to reach theirpotential.

“A large number ofour faculty and staffwere former students atthe school and havecome back to the schoolthey love,” Gallion add-ed.

Faculty and staff allsaid their children haveattended the school.

“I am amember ofGuardian Angels Par-ish,” said Glassmeyer.“My children (who areall grown) attendedGuardian Angels. Clear-ly my heart is here. Thefamilies are what makeGuardian Angels re-markable.”

Guardian Angels students reach out to the community in Pay It Forward missions everyyear, helping those who are struggling. Here eighth-graders prepare a meal at BethanyHouse during the Christmas holidays. PROVIDED

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School Entrance ExamPrep, to name a few.

Individual growthtoward global awarenessis the result of nurturingthe personal integrity andfaith development ofeach student. Studentsenjoy a “family atmos-phere” with teachers andparents working togetheron their behalf with astrong and supportiveParent Teacher Organiza-tion (PTO) group. In fact,the PTO funds more than50 classroom presenta-tions and programsacross all areas of thecurriculum.

Located amid theLoveland, Mason andMaineville areas, St. Mar-garet of York is a Catholicschool for children kin-dergarten through eighthgrade. The school pro-vides a Latchkey Pro-gram for students whoneed to stay at schoolafter normal classroomhours. It offers an oppor-tunity to achieve schol-arships to area Catholichigh schools by offeringeight scholarships “inhouse.” You are invited tosee for yourself during aVisitor Orientation ses-sion. Schedule a personalvisit by calling Mrs.McNamara at 513-683-9793, ext. 222. Or visitwww.smoyschool.com.

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Mount Notre Dameoffers a unique and com-plete experience for lifebeyond high school. It isan experience that isrooted in Catholic tradi-tion and superior aca-demic quality.

It is also an experi-ence full of special activ-ities and opportunitiesfor its students that fos-ter leadership, teamworkand a sense of responsi-bility to share their giftswith others. The result:Bright, confident youngwomen who go on toexcel in college, careerand in life.

The foundation of theMount Notre Dame expe-rience is the outstandingacademic program,which features the mostAdvanced Placementcourses (18, including anAP opportunity for fresh-men) of all of the girls’schools in the metro-areaand 22 Honors courses.

MND’s Scholars Pro-gram exposes qualifyingstudents not only to themost challenging courseof study and early expo-sure to college placementtests, but also to a vastarray of career explora-tion opportunities.

The Tablet PC Pro-gram makes the most ofeducational technologyand opens doors teachersand students never evendreamed of knocking onjust a few years ago.

MND’s engineeringcourses prepare the sci-entifically talentedyoung women of todayfor a career in this com-petitive field.

MND also boastsstrong programs in thehumanities that offerleadership opportunitiesand a greater awarenessof the inter-connected-ness of our global soci-ety.

MND is deeply com-mitted to the role ofwomen in philanthropy

and was the first highschool in the area to es-tablish student-run YouthPhilanthropy Council(YPC), which operates asa mini foundation. TheYPC has made an impactfrom a local level to aninternational level and isreplicated by 20 otherarea schools.

Mount Notre Dame’sCollege Counseling andGuidance Departmentviews the “Road to Col-lege” as a four-year part-nership of the student,her parents, the academ-ic team and her collegecounselor. MND’s cus-tomized approach tocollege counseling en-sures that each youngwoman arrives at thedestination that is best

for her.MND’s family spirit

sets it apart. Walkingthrough the halls, it isevident that MND’s stu-dents support, encourageand challenge each other.This produces youngwomen who think criti-cally to solve problems,work cooperatively ingroup settings, delight ineach others’ successes,and push one another to

maximize and share theirGod-given gifts.

MND’s athletic pro-gram not only consistent-ly brings home statechampionships but alsoproduces players soughtafter by the most com-petitive colleges. George-town, Northwestern andVanderbilt are just a fewof the universities thathave MND Cougarswearing their colors. Inthe last two years alone,35 seniors have signed tocontinue their athleticcareers at the collegiatelevel.

The Mount NotreDame experience is onethat nurtures the mind,body and soul. That com-mitment to the “wholeperson” is extremelyevident in the MND’sStudent Activities Pro-gram, meeting interestsand developing leader-ship through nearly 50clubs and organizations.

From academic toadventure to the environ-ment to equestrian; fromminority interests toModel UN, whatever astudent’s interests,“MND has a club forthat.” MND’s clubs re-ceive local, regional andnational attention. MND’sCougar Dance Teamconsistently places in thetop ten at the nationallevel, and MND’s theatercompany consistentlyproduces top-shelf showssuch as “Hairspray.”

Mount Notre Dameprepares its students forsuccess. It provides theyoung women of MNDwith the values and toolsto succeed in high school,college and in their ca-reers.

Beyond that, the en-couragement and supportfrom faculty and friendsinstills a solid sense ofself in the young womenof MND, allowing themto succeed in life.

Mount Notre Dame

MND: Great minds, strong faith, kind hearts

New digs for the 2012-13 school year. Students at the entrance to the new building,part of an 18,000-square-foot expansion that includes 10 new classrooms with upgradedscience labs, a College & Career Center, renovated chapel, small-group spaces withwireless capabilities and more. PROVIDED PHOTOS

The first day of high school for these young ladies!Members of the Class of 2016 at freshman orientation.

Freshman retreatexperience buildscommunity.More than200 freshmen participatedin reflective prayer and litcandles to signify unity withclassmates as they beganthe 2012-13 school year.


Imagine whatYOU can bewithMND!

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MND – the Smart Choice

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