SAINT  STANISLAUS  KOSTKA CAQN                  

61-17 Grand Ave.  Maspeth, New York 11378

www.ststanscaqn.org

Phone      (718) 326-1585       Fax  (718) 326-1745

August 15, 2018 

Dear Parents and Guardians,

It is hard to believe that we are preparing to begin the 2018 – 2019 school year!  At this very moment, the school is being cleaned and polished.  In less than two weeks the school office will open and the teachers will begin preparing their classrooms for opening day.  Although I am enjoying the warm and relaxing days of summer, I am very excited and enthusiastic about beginning this new year.  As I look ahead, I think about all that makes St. Stanislaus Kostka CAQN unique, and I feel blessed.  I look forward to continuing a tradition of excellence in education while developing religious and moral values in the warm, nurturing environment that St. Stan’s is known for. I especially look forward to the smiles, conversation, curiosity, and enthusiasm of our students.  The school is far too quiet without them.

I am pleased to share with you the names of the dedicated men and women who will share their passion for education with your children this year.  I am confident that our faculty will share their knowledge, compassion, and faith with your children as they use a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of their students.

Nursery:

Mrs. Annette Siguenza

Mrs. Debbie Colotti

Mrs. Susan Capitelli                                     

PreK – A:

Mrs. Maria Gagliardo                   

Mrs. Julie Loeffel                          

PreK – B:

Mrs. Caitlin Kane                           

Mrs. Lynn Belpusi                                            

PreK – C:

Ms. Laura Susino

Mrs. Mary Ceyko                                                              

Kindergarten:

Mrs. Kim Borenstein  

Mrs. Kathy Szymanski                       

Grade 1: Mrs. Sharon Sperruggia                              

Grade 2: Mrs. Mary Fierro

Grade 3: Ms. Lauren Ippolito

Grade 4:  Mrs. Maria Marrocco

Grade 5: Mrs. Susan Beechel

Grade 6: Mr. Ryan Wasson

Grade 7: Mr. Peter Manzello

Grade 8:  Mrs. Rosemarie Rosen

Art/Technology: Mr. Sean Curran

Library Science:  Ms. Alexa Losito

 Music:  Ms. Ashley Brown

Physical Education: Mr. Randy Neiswenter

Spanish:  Mrs. Jacqueline Vargas

The Opening Day for Students in Grades 1-8 is on Wednesday, September 5.  Students should be in the schoolyard at 8:45.   Dismissal will be at 11:00.  On Thursday and Friday, September 6^th and 7^th, school will be in session from 8 to 11:30.

The Opening Day for Students in Kindergarten is on Wednesday, September 5.  Students will be informed if they are to attend school from 9 – 9:45 or 10 – 10:45. On Thursday, September 6^th, both groups will attend school from 8:30 – 10:30.  On Friday, September 7^th, both groups will attend school from 8:30 – 11:15.

The Opening Day for Students in Nursery and PreK for All is on Wednesday, September 5.  Families should follow the special schedule that they received.

The Opening of School Mass will be held on Thursday morning at 10:30 AM.  Please join us for this very special celebration.

Uniforms

Lands’ End is our uniform company.  Uniforms can be ordered at LANDSEND.COM. Our school number is 900162884.  A reminder that the spring/fall uniform includes solid white sneakers, and solid white socks.  The uniform shoe is a soft-soled oxford for both boys and girls, purchased at Da-Bar Too, (70-05 Grand Avenue, Maspeth (718) 779-1544) with black socks for boys and navy knee socks or tights for girls.  Uniform regulations will be strictly enforced.

 School Supply lists have been supplied by each teacher.  Notebooks and textbooks will be given to the children during the first week of school. If you did not receive the supply list, please contact your child’s teacher.  The format for the teacher’s email is their first initial followed by their last name @ststanscaqn.org.

Tuition Payments may be made at the school office during the week of August 27 – 31 between 9:00 and 12:00.

Summer School –  Students who were told in June that summer school was a requirement must bring the report received after attending the summer school or tutoring program to school on the first day. 

School Bus Service begins on Monday, September 10, our first full day of school.  

An Open House for parents has been scheduled for Thursday evening, Sept. 6 at 7:00 PM. The evening will begin in the auditorium with a short meeting.  Immediately following the meeting, you will be invited to the classrooms to meet the teachers.  At this time, you will begin a very special partnership.  The teachers will share their expectations for the school year and they will answer your questions.  Always remember that a positive parent-teacher relationship contributes to your child’s success.

Enjoy what is left of the summer!  Please feel free to contact me at any time, by phone or through email.  Open lines of communication are essential for the success of the educational process.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Catherine Mangone

Principal