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 6th and 7th, 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 6th, both groups will attend school from 8:30 – 10:30. On Friday, September 7th, 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