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INSIDEWelcome from Dr. Jim Rigg of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati........................ 3

Annunciation School.................................................................................................. 4

La Salle High School ................................................................................................... 5

Message from Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr .................................................... 7

St. Boniface School ..................................................................................................... 8

St. James School White Oak..................................................................................... 9

St. Dominic School .................................................................................................... 10

Seton High School..................................................................................................... 11

John Paul II School.................................................................................................... 13

Our Lady Of Grace .................................................................................................... 14

St. Martin Of Tours School...................................................................................... 15

Our Lady Of Lourdes................................................................................................ 16

St. Michael School..................................................................................................... 18

St. Ursula Academy................................................................................................... 19

St. John The Baptist Colerain ................................................................................ 20

Mother Of Mercy School......................................................................................... 21

DePaul Cristo Rey ..................................................................................................... 22

St. Alyosius Gonzaga ............................................................................................... 23

McAuley High School .............................................................................................. 25

St. Teresa Of Avila..................................................................................................... 26

Resurrection Of Our Lord School ......................................................................... 27

St. Gabriel Consolidated School ........................................................................... 28

St. Jude........................................................................................................................ 29

St. Aloysius On The Ohio ........................................................................................ 29

Mount Notre Dame ................................................................................................. 30

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DEAR FRIENDS OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS,

For generations, the Catholic schools of the Archdioceseof Cincinnati have made an invaluable impact upon

children and families throughout southwestern Ohio.Through offering a focus on faith development, top-notchacademic programs, and nurturing family-centered com-munities, our schools have a proven track record of suc-cess for preparing children for the future. During Catho-lic Schools Week, we join with Catholic schools across thecountry in celebrating the tradition of excellence foundwithin our Catholic schools.

This year’s theme for Catholic Schools Week is “Faith.Academics. Service.” These concepts encompass threecore values of our schools. Our schools are called to culti-vate the spiritual lives of our students so that they canreflect the goodness and compassion of God. Similarly,our schools provide superior academic programs thatprepare children for leadership in a changing world. Fi-nally, filled with faith and academic knowledge, our stu-dents are called to go forth into their communities andpositively serve those around them.

In the pages that follow, you can read how faith, aca-

demics, and service are embodied by our Catholic schools.I encourage you to read these stories, and visit your localCatholic school to witness our mission firsthand. Many ofour schools are hosting open houses in the coming weeks;if you have school-aged children, I hope you will considera Catholic school education for your family. You will notbe disappointed!

Our schools are truly a blessing to Cincinnati. HappyCatholic Schools Week to all!

Yours in Christ,

Dr. Jim RiggDirector of Educational ServicesSuperintendent of Catholic SchoolsArchdiocese of Cincinnati

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In a single day, dozensof fifth- to eighth-gradersat Annunciation Schoolcollaborated to create awork of art that willgrace the front green ofneighboring Clifton Cul-tural Arts Center throughthe end of May.

On a Friday in mid-November, the school’sart classes designed andshaped the bells of clay

that tinkle on an over-sized outdoor wind chimeat CCAC, at the corner ofClifton and McAlpin ave-nues. Ruth E. Dickey, thecenter’s executive direc-tor, says 26,000 vehiclespass daily and many com-munity residents enjoythe wind chimes up-closeas they walk or jog.

Annunciation artteacher, Kathy Chabot,

describes the project as“a community of studentsthat contributed to acommunity-based and-enrichment effort.” Sheadds, “Many studentstouched each piece of thebells. Throughout theday, successive classestook up where the previ-ous 45-minute class leftoff.”

Annunciation is a part-ner elementary school inCCAC’s “Young Artists atWork” program. All K-8students at Annunciationwill be represented in the“Young Artists at Work”annual art show in Febru-ary. The exhibit will in-clude the students’ 2-Ddiorama displays, self-portraits and class mon-tages in various media,

and other projects threemonths in the making.The exhibit opens 5-8p.m. Feb. 2–28. For gal-lery hours, directions andparking information, visithttp://www.cliftoncul-turalarts.org/ccac--directions.htm.

The wind chime pro-ject was the brainchild ofcurator Kip Eagen’s forthe center’s annual out-door sculpture project.Clifton artist Steve Ad-kins built the chime’schandelier. The bellswere painted and fired atthe Cincinnati RecreationCommission. The projectwas funded in part byArtsWave, a nonprofitthat supports and collab-orates with arts organiza-tions throughout the area.

Chabot said the mostimportant aspect of theproject was the opportu-nity for students to giveback to the community.“The students endearedthemselves to the projectbut aren’t sure if theywill get their bells backor ever see or touch themagain once the publicdisplay closes,” Chabotsaid “Overcoming thedisappointment of relin-quishing ownership forthe good of others is partof the Catholic identity.”

Annunciation School isat 3545 Clifton Ave. Theschool’s open house is12:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday,Jan. 29. For more in-formation call 513-221-1230. Or visit annuncia-tioncincinnati.org.

ANNUNCIATION 5- to 8-grade art classstudents joyfully peal, ‘that one’s my bell!’

More than school bells ring at Annunciation School in Clifton. The school's 5- to 8-gradeart classes designed and shaped bells that adorn an outdoor wind chime at CliftonCultural Arts Center. Like the students, no two bells are alike. The lawn sculpture is ondisplay at CCAC through the end of May. PHOTO BY ANDREW WARD

Accelerated Reader ProgramAfter School Care ProgramAlgebra 1 in conjunction withRoger BaconAnnual October PartyAnnual Spelling BeeBandCamp Kern (5th Grade)ChoirComputer and Science LabsEverybody CountsField DayField TripsKindergarten Buddies ProgramMill Creek Restoration ProjectPTASportsTutoring AvailableYoung Rembrandts8th Grade Retreat8th Grade Victorian ChristmasAvg. Class Size 20 StudentsBus transportation availablefrom Princeton, CincinnatiPublic, and Winton Woods. CE-0000493572

ST. JAMESOF THE VALLEY SCHOOL

A Rich Tradition of Growth in a NurturingCommunity of Faith, Family,and Academic Excellence.

• Hear an overview of the schoolfrom the principal, Mr. Jim Haag

• Tour the school• Meet teachers from each grade• See student projects• Learn about our curriculum• Learn about our enrichmentprograms

Join us for our Open HouseSunday, January 29th, 2012

12-2:00 PM

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Ask many of LaSalle’s 10,000-plusalumni, and they willshare fond memoriesof the La Salle Chris-tian Brothers whotaught them at the highschool on North BendRoad in Green Town-ship.

“Our teachers in-stilled a strong workethic in the classroomand encouraged us inour Catholic faith for-mation as well,” recallsPrincipal Tom Luebbe,a 1973 graduate.

More than 50 yearsago, the Archdiocese ofCincinnati asked the

Christian Brothers ofthe St. Louis Provinceto establish and staff anew, all-male highschool to serve the

needs of Catholic fam-ilies in the northwest-ern suburbs of Cincin-nati.

The province chose

to honor John Baptistde La Salle, RomanCatholic saint, priestand founder of the In-stitute of the Brothers

of the ChristianSchools. An educationalreformer, he is consid-ered the founder of thefirst Catholic schoolsand is the patron saintof teachers. “To touchthe hearts of your stu-dents with the Chris-tian spirit is the great-est miracle you canperform,” he once said.

La Salle High Schoolopened in September1960 as an all-malecollege preparatoryCatholic institutionguided by Jesus Christand rooted in La Salle’s

Christian Brothers legacy, LaSallian valuesthrive at LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL

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La Salle students belong to the Lancer family of more than 10,000 graduates. “We’vealways been dedicated to spiritual programs, high academic standards and, quite frankly,high co-curricular standards,” said Executive Director Don Ruberg ’72. “All of these thingsare important at La Salle. We want to build on the success we’ve had.” PROVIDED

CongratulationsChris Winiarski! (pictured far right)

LA SALLE CAMPUS MINISTRY DIRECTOR CHRISWINIARSKIHONORED AS A LASALLIAN EDUCATOR OF THE YEARThe 1996 La Salle graduate and White Oak resident received the awardNov. 19 at the Christian Brothers’ national Lasallian Huether Conference inWashington, D.C. In the U.S. and Toronto Region, Christian Brothers andits lay colleagues serve 70,000 students through a network of more than100 elementary and secondary schools and colleges and universities in theU.S. and is part of a global Lasallian family that educates nearly one millionstudents in more than 80 countries.

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teachings.Today, La Salle is a

vibrant school andcommunity, committedto serving students ofall academic levels andto meeting the needs ofa diverse student body.In partnership withparents, Luebbe ex-plained, La Salle en-courages each studentto reach his maximumpotential in mind, bodyand spirit.

“We help our stu-dents grow through our

five Lasallian values:leadership, scholar-ship, faith, service andcommunity,” Luebbesaid. “That’s the mis-sion of La Salle, andthat’s the commitmentwhich we as a commu-nity make with eachstudent and his par-ents.”

That commitmentshows in the imple-mentation of a leader-ship development pro-gram through the DeLa Salle Signum FideiInstitute, now in itssecond year.

“Signum fidei” isLatin for “sign offaith.” La Salle intends

to develop each studentinto a servant leaderwho is a sign of faithin his community whilebeing equipped to leadethically in a 21st-cen-tury environment.

Current sophomoresand freshmen, as wellas future Lancers, willbenefit, according toSteve Dalton, directorof the Signum FideiInstitute. “These youngmen are taking fulladvantage of our La-Sallian mission andlearning skills that willhelp them live theirlives as successfulservant leaders,” hesaid.

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ADVERTISER DIRECTORYDePaul Cristo Rey ............................................................................................................ 22Elder High School............................................................................................................... 7John Paul II School ........................................................................................................... 13La Salle High School .......................................................................................................... 5McAuley High School ..................................................................................................... 25Mother Of Mercy High School...................................................................................... 21Mount Notre Dame......................................................................................................... 31Our Lady Of Grace ........................................................................................................... 14Our Lady Of Lourdes ....................................................................................................... 17Our Lady Of Victory......................................................................................................... 12Seton High School............................................................................................................ 11St. Aloysius Gonzaga ...................................................................................................... 23St. Aloysius On The Ohio ............................................................................................... 29St. Antoninus .................................................................................................................... 27St. Bernard ........................................................................................................................... 6St. Catharine Of Siena .................................................................................................... 24St. Dominic School ........................................................................................................... 10St. Gabriel Consolidated School................................................................................... 28St. James Of The Valley..................................................................................................... 4St. James School Of White Oak ...................................................................................... 9St. John The Baptist Colerain........................................................................................ 20St. John The Baptist Harrison.......................................................................................... 8St. Jude School.................................................................................................................. 32St. Martin Of Tours .......................................................................................................... 15St. Michael School............................................................................................................ 18St. Teresa Of Avila............................................................................................................ 26St. Ursula Academy.......................................................................................................... 19


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We are quickly approaching Catholic Schools Week. In honor of Catholic Schools Week, thisimportant time of year, Archbishop Dennis Schnurr has recorded a message to all Catholic schoolsupporters. The Archbishop describes the importance of our Catholic schools, and calls upon allpeople to remain engaged in our vision for schools as it develops. The link for the video ishttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ls5k9dxJ_tc. The text of Archbishop Schnurr’s comments isbelow:

Dear Brothers and Sisters inChrist,

During this week, we joinwith dioceses across the coun-try in celebrating the historyand success of our Catholicschools. In the Archdiocese ofCincinnati, we are blessed withsome of the finest Catholicschools in the country. Ourschools have a distinguishedtradition of effectively andauthentically teaching the faithto the next generation. Ourschools are known for foster-ing high quality academics,robust enrichment programs,and family-centered communi-ties where children are valuedand validated.

As we celebrate CatholicSchools Week, I am filled withgratitude for the hard workand dedication of our teachers,administrators, and staff mem-bers. Without their efforts, ourschools could not be success-ful. Likewise, I am thankful forthe many benefactors and vol-unteers who support ourschools. Finally, I am deeplygrateful for the parents andstudents within our schools; Ithank you for your trust as weeducate the next generation inthe Catholic faith.

For the past 18 months, wehave been engaged in an effortto define a unified vision forthe future of Catholic school

education in our Archdiocese.Through the guidance of Su-perintendent Jim Rigg and theVision Steering Committee,enormous amounts of datahave been collected on ourCatholic schools. We have lis-tened to the insights of stake-holders through Visioning Ses-sions and surveys, and haveworked with universities andfoundations to define new sys-tems of support. The vision,which will be completed by thefall of 2012, will provide a newpath for our Catholic schoolsinto the future. This vision willallow our schools to join to-

A MESSAGE FROM ARCHBISHOP DENNIS M. SCHNURR

Archbishop Dennis M. SchnurrPROVIDEDSee ARCHBISHOP, Page 8

For more information about enrolling at, contact our admissions office. ELDERHS.ORGELDER HIGH SCHOOL

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gether in a commonministry. It will allowus to move purposefullyand prayerfully into thefuture, and ensure thatour schools continue toprovide the best pos-sible religious and aca-demic education to ouryoung people.

As we complete thevisioning process, I callupon the people of theArchdiocese to joinwith us in supportingthe future of our Catho-

lic schools. I encourageyou to monitor theArchdiocesan websitefor updates about thevision, and become di-rectly involved in defin-ing our plan for Catho-lic education.

Our Catholic schoolsare an essential part ofthe ministry of ourChurch. May God con-tinue to bless ourschools in abundance,and provide us with avibrant and hopefulfuture.

Sincerely Yours inChrist,

Archbishop DennisM. Schnurr

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Last year, a group ofstudents in grades 6-8at St. Boniface in North-side stayed after schoolonce a month to partici-pate in the school’s So-cial Action Club.

The school had justreceived a kiln for theart room and decided tomake ceramic bowlsthey could sell to raisemoney for the neigh-

borhood St. Vincent dePaul food pantry.

The students moldedand glazed bowls ateach meeting and dur-ing Lent held a soupsupper for parents andcommunity residents.Guests purchased adinner and were able tochoose a beautiful ce-ramic bowl to takehome.

The event was a suc-cess, raising over $300.Social Action Club isnow creating bowls fora second soup supper.

Debbi Kampel is theschool’s art teacher andone of the adult leadersof the Social ActionClub. For more infor-mation, email Kampelat [email protected].

Students’ ceramic bowlsraise $300 for food pantry

Members of the St. Boniface Social Action Club. PROVIDEDDoes Your Child Deserve aSuperior Education?

Consider St. John the Baptist Catholic SchoolCome Discover the Joy of Learning in a faith-filled Setting!

Since 1872, St. John the Baptist has been providingsuperior Catholic education to the Harrison community.

Alumni of St. John consist of over 40 valedictorians andsalutatoriansPreschool and Kindergarten programs provide a strongacademic foundation

On average, St. John has over 90% of students whoachieve honor status at the high school level

Our new foreign language instruction helps uscommunicate and compete in an increasingly globalmarket

St. John Students consistently rank well above both thenational and Archdiocese of Cincinnati average inmathematics performanceOver 20% of St. John faculty are alumni

Student teacher ratio is 1:17

Over 90% of St. John graduates who go on to Catholichigh school receive some form of academic, serviceand/or athletic scholarship

St. John embraces technology into classrooms, usingsmart boards in all classrooms, online grading andprogress reports and a vast parent online network

All of the St. John student body voluntarily participatesin community service activities

Come to our Open House on Jan. 29 from 1:00-3:00Saint John the Baptist School508 Park Ave.Harrison, Ohio

Or, for more information:513 367 6826www.sjbharrison.org

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Saint James is one of the pre-mier private schools in our com-munity. Having received fourU.S. Department of EducationBlue Ribbon of Excellence inEducation Awards, Saint James isstill the only elementary school inthe nation to achieve this honor.

Students ranging from kin-dergarten through eighth gradeconsistently score in the top tenpercent of national standardizedtests. Students who graduatefrom Saint James are well pre-pared to succeed in high schoolwith a strong academic founda-tion.

The eighth-grade class of 2011was offered a combined total of$514,950 in scholarship funds.

While students are primarilyCatholic, the school welcomespeople of all faiths. Additionally,the school accepts students enter-ing any grade level of their edu-cation. For example, it is notuncommon for a student to enrollat the beginning of sixth gradeand transition quickly, thanks tothe school’s nurturing environ-ment.

All students participate inweekly art, music and physicaleducation classes taught by tal-ented, licensed teachers. Stu-dents attend weekly technologyclasses taught by certified staffand have access to more than 250networked computers, laptopsand smartboards schoolwide.Junior high students have theopportunity to take 2 years ofSpanish, and students at everygrade level attend daily religionclasses and weekly Mass.

The Saint James kindergartenprogram offers both half-day andfull-day classes. The school’sexperienced kindergarten teach-ers provide a strong foundationfor a child’s academic future in asafe, caring environment.

The kindergarten teachersgive each child individualizedattention to ensure success. Com-paring Saint James kindergartento other area options, it is one ofthe most comprehensive and

affordable programs available.Saint James School is becom-

ing one of the area’s leaders inSTEM (Science, Technology,Engineering and Math) educa-tion. Last year, Saint James un-veiled its new Science Lab de-signed to promote 21st-centurylearning skills. Containing both awet and dry lab, this new facilityenables students to improve theircritical-thinking and decision-

making skills through hands-onexploration. By focusing onlearning by inquiry, kindergartenthrough eighth-grade studentsare empowered to think like sci-entists.

Additionally, Saint James wasawarded a STEM InnovationGrant through the University ofCincinnati’s Fusion Center, whichenabled the school to purchaseequipment and provide school-

wide professional development.Teachers are able to illustrateconcepts on tablet PCs attachedto projectors. Students also havethe ability to utilize scientificprobeware and laptop computersto collect and analyze real-timedata. Saint James is moving for-ward in STEM education andcreating a research communityfor its students.

Of course we cannot forgetthat one of the most influentialcomponents of a solid educationis still the classroom teacher.Saint James boasts a dynamic,caring, knowledgeable faculty, ofwhich 50 percent hold advanceddegrees. Saint James proudlyemploys two teachers who werehonored as National CatholicEducation Association Teachersof the Year, as well as a full teamof experienced educational spe-cialists.

For working parents, SaintJames is convenient and acces-sible. Many families take ad-vantage of the school’s Beforeand After School Program. TheChildcare Program is locatedon-site and staffed by the samepersonnel each morning andafternoon, giving students a safe,fun place to go.

The Childcare staff providessnacks, homework support andfun activities for students in awarm, child-centered environ-ment.

Saint James is a mission-driven school, where both aca-demic and personal excellence isfostered, committed to meetingthe needs of all learners. Thetradition of excellence carried onthrough generations of WhiteOak families remains steadfast.Saint James School’ strong aca-demic program is rooted in aCatholic values-based education.

To discover all Saint Jameshas to offer, join the faculty andstaff for their annual open house1-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29.

You’re invited to tour theschool, meet the faculty and gainfurther details regarding regis-tration. One lucky family vis-iting our school will win abrand new iPad 2!

For more information aboutSaint James School or to schedulea personal tour, visit the websiteat www.stjameswo.org, call theschool office at 513-741-5333, oremail the school at [email protected].

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Discover Saint James White Oak

WhereTraditionOpens Doors to

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OPEN HOUSEJanuary 29

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It’s anything but busi-ness as usual for an es-tablished Catholic ele-mentary school on Cin-cinnati’s Westside.

That’s because St.Dominic School, a fixtureat the corner of DelhiPike and Pedretti Avenuein Delhi, has added a hostof new programs andequipment to enrich theeducational experience.In honor of the NationalCatholic Education Asso-ciation’s 2012 NationalCelebration of CatholicSchools Week (Jan. 29

through Feb. 5), let’s takea closer look.

Technology is on therise at St. Dominic

Tops on the list ofwhat’s new at St. Domin-ic is technology. Fromnew flat-screen televi-sions to two new comput-er labs offering 30 com-puters each, to new com-puters in more than 20homerooms, students arenever more than a class-room away from theworld via the Internet.Students are also using

word processing andpresentation software,getting a jump on thesehighly prized skills in thebusiness world. Add innew smartboards withprojectors in every class-room and watch lessonplans really come alivewith multi-media in-terest.

Preschool programinstills values early

Perhaps the biggest“news” at St. Dominic isa preschool program.According to PrincipalBill Cavanaugh: “Ourpreschool program hasbeen a great addition,and our hope is that thesestudents will continue tostay here and graduateas eighth-graders.” For aschool such as St. Domin-ic, which has seen gener-ations of Westside fam-ilies go through its doors,this is an important fac-tor in serving everyone’sneeds for an educationbased on Catholic values,regardless of age.

Though new, the pre-school has been a suc-cess: there are 52, 3- and4-year-olds in the pro-gram this year, the firsttime children that younghave been in schoolthere. “We’re alreadylooking forward to nextyear,” said Cavanaugh.“Our goal next year is 75students and we want tocontinue to grow.”

Another new featureof the pre-school pro-

gram is a new play-ground. It was built cour-tesy of a generous pa-rishioner who desires toremain anonymous.Since young studentshave a lot of energy, thenew playground providesa great place for activetoddlers to explore andhave fun.

Cavanaugh took amoment to recognizethose most responsiblefor the preschool pro-gram’s success. “Ourdirector Patty Hanlonhas done a wonderful jobgetting the programstarted, getting us ap-proved by the state andmoving us forward in thedirection we needed forsuccess. Our teachersand the pre-school com-mittee also deserve cred-it for all the hard workthey’ve done.”

St. Dominic may offernew computers and newprograms but they stillhave the same commit-ment to educating thefuture.

New is the word for ST. DOMINIC SCHOOL

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A commitment toserving God and com-munity is one of thecore values that define aSeton woman. Eachyoung woman completesa mandatory number ofcommunity-servicehours before she gradu-ates, but Seton’s teach-ers and staff know thesehours are more thanjust another graduationrequirement. The ser-vice experience Setonstudents have translatesinto a lifelong commit-ment to helping those inneed.

Serving SetonIn spring 2011, a new

club was begun at Seton– Seton Helping Saints.The club was startedbecause students want-

ed to give directly totheir peers. “Severalstudents realized thatwhile there are needs tobe served outside theSeton community, theSeton community alsohas those in need ofhelp,” said senior Jour-dan Lyons. “There areso many opportunitiesand things for studentsto do while they spend 4years at Seton and it isso sad to see somethingsuch as financial diffi-culty hold students backfrom these great experi-ences.”

Seton Helping Saintsis a truly revolutionaryorganization both be-cause it is focused onhelping Seton studentsdirectly and because itis completely student-

led. Seton’s Director ofStudent Life MaryAgricola is a club men-tor and she said thestudents are expected totake the lead. “The stu-dents are motivated toraise money for organi-zations,” said Agricola.“They kept bringing uplocal organizations andmembers of the Setoncommunity who needmoney, so this club willallow students to bothraise money and decide

where it goes.” Agricolaalso expects the clubwill change some of thephilosophy behind whystudents fund-raise. “Wehope students will wantto give just to make theworld a better place,rather than giving to getsomething,” she said.

Seton is committed toproviding a well-round-ed high school experi-ence that goes beyondan academic education.While no one can dis-

pute the importance ofproficiency in English,math, the sciences andsocial studies, Setonalso hopes graduatesleave with an under-standing of why it isimportant to serve thecommunity. Seton pro-vides students with amultitude of opportuni-ties to serve others, butit is especially inspira-tional to see studentstake the lead when theyfeel moved to do so.

Senior Kari Lock-wood sees the needwithin her school andhopes other studentswill join the new organi-zation. “I hope this clubwill educate studentsand make them want to

To serve the community is SETON’S mission

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The Seton Helping Saints Club is atruly revolutionary organization bothbecause it is focused on helping Setonstudents directly and because it iscompletely student-led.

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For more information, contact Recruitment Director Leslie Chasteen ’06 [email protected] or (513) 471-2600 ext. 110.

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join because they aremaking a difference,”she said. The club isalready having an im-pact on the Seton com-munity. On Oct. 7, stu-dents raised more than$17,600 in a school-widewalk!

Serving CincinnatiAs every Cincinnati

resident knows, there isa great deal of needright in our own back-yard. The Campus Min-

istry Department, head-ed by Mrs. Jan Linz, andCommunity ServiceCoordinator, SandyHowe, SC, always arelooking for opportuni-ties for Seton studentsto make a difference inthe Queen City. Theseservice projects includeeverything from build-ing houses for Habitatfor Humanity to month-ly or weekly trips tomeal centers and theRonald McDonaldHouse. Seton studentsalso mentor young chil-dren at local elementaryschools.

With visits to Our

Daily Bread, a mealcenter serving the Over-the-Rhine and West Endneighborhoods; CityGospel, an organizationdedicated to breakingthe cycle of poverty;and the Ronald McDon-ald House, Seton stu-dents see the kind ofdifference made bydonating just a fewhours of service. “Help-ing homeless people orpeople without jobs –it’s a humbling experi-ence,” said Seton seniorLauren Ulmer.

Serving the WorldThe Seton service

experience extendsbeyond Cincinnati’s citylimits. The students areencouraged to partici-pate in various missiontrips that help shape aunique world view. Insummer 2011, one groupof students and teacherslent a hand around theRosebud Reservation inSouth Dakota. Anothergroup stepped outsidetheir comfort zone tobuild a chicken coopand complete othermanual labor projects inGuatemala. Senior Emi-ly McDonald invited hermother and sister alongto the mission trip inCentral America.“Bringing my familymakes mission trips somuch better,” she said.“I get to show themwhat I’m doing, and Ifeel like I can be a rolemodel for them.”

The Seton ServiceExperience

Spending time serv-ing in the community isimportant, but allowingstudents to reflect ontheir service is vital tothe experience. To makesure every student hastime to understand whather community servicemeans, she is asked towrite a reflection abouther experience. Afterthe paper is written, theCommunity ServiceCoordinator visits each

religion class to help thestudents share theirexperience and insightswith their peers.

While each student isencouraged to reflect onher individual servicehours, during her junioryear, she participates ina class-wide service dayof reflection. This daybrings the students to-gether with their peersand allows them tostretch the boundariesof their environment bypermitting them to ex-perience a world withwhich they are unfamil-iar. Later, the youngladies are provided witha framework for dis-cussion of the day toensure they are getting

the most out of the ex-perience.

The Seton serviceexperiences must growand change with eachstudent to allow her theoptimum benefits. Ev-ery year, Seton studentsare given the opportuni-ty to be empoweredthrough their servicehours. The CommunityService Coordinatorcontinues to work close-ly with students to helpthem find local serviceopportunities whichstretch them beyondtheir comfort zones. Inthis way, the serviceexperience is a memoryeach student carrieswith her well after hergraduation.

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The National CatholicEducation Association’s2012 National Celebrationof Catholic Schools Weekis Jan. 29 through Feb. 5.This year’s theme is“Faith, Academics, andService,” but one schoolin Springfield Townshipis adding business to themix and turning out to-morrow’s business ty-coons.

According to LeanoraRoach, principal of JohnPaul II: “Education is thetop priority at John PaulII Catholic School. Mathis an essential skill andour students are learninghow to apply what theylearn to real-life situa-tions. We offer a mathclub for our students whoexcel in math and thesixth- and seventh-grad-ers are using their com-putation and problem-solving skills to learnabout entrepreneurism.”

The program, admin-istered by Math Special-ist Mary Jo Berry, hasstudents form companiesto design, manufacture,market and research thefinancial aspects of their

new business ventures.Through fliers and com-mercials created by thestudents, they markettheir products to theschool community toencourage them to pa-tronize these businessesmuch like any other prof-it-making venture suchas P&G or Microsoft.

“The sixth-graderscreated Yoda’s PencilUtilities, which sold pen-cil grips and erasers,”explained Berry. “Ourseventh-graders’ busi-ness was Bobby’s Bows,with bows ranging fromhair bows to supportribbons for causes.”

The profits from thesebusinesses were sent to

various charities, in-cluding Matthew 25 Min-istries, Pink RibbonGirls, Harrison AnimalRescue and the AnimalAdoption Foundation.

According to Roach,“Mary Jo Berry and thestudents worked hard todesign these new busi-nesses.”

The budding WarrenBuffetts from the sev-enth grade included NoraHonkomp, Ben Woeste,Robby Gerdes and JeffBirdsong, and the sev-enth-grade Sam Waltonswere Kira Staubach,Tony Luken, Emily En-gel, Michael Vesprani,Ally Woeste, Claire Al-verson and Ashley Ku-

chenbuch.Sixth-grader Nora

Honkomp summed upher adventure in en-trepreneurism this way:“We liked the responsi-bility of having our ownbusiness.”

John Paul II CatholicSchool, located on WintonRoad, is a regional kin-dergarten througheighth-grade school serv-ing three parishes – St.Bartholomew, Our Ladyof the Rosary and St.Clare. “Our teachers

believe in engaging stu-dents in learning and westrive to meet the needsof all of our students. Weoffer opportunities forstudents who need extraassistance and those whoexcel to be challenged inmeaningful learningexperiences,” said Prin-cipal Roach.

And when those mean-ingful experiences in-clude learning about howto start and run a busi-ness, Donald Trump hadbetter watch out.

Educating tomorrow’s ENTREPRENEURS today‘Our teachers believe in engagingstudents in learning and we strive tomeet the needs of all of our students.We offer opportunities for studentswho need extra assistance and thosewho excel to be challenged inmeaningful learning experiences.’LEANORA ROACHPrincipal John Paul II School

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ately apply those skills toservice activities.

For their first activity,Leaders in Training stu-dents led a schoolwidecanned-food drive. Theycoordinated every aspectfrom collection to prep-aration for distribution.And they led the tallywith an impressive 3,000of the 6,000 total col-lected.

Since the program’sNovember rollout, thestudents also developed“Big Buddies,” a mentor-ing event with OLG first-graders. They sit withtheir first-grade buddiesat weekly Mass and planmonthly activities. It’s areal chance to put teach-ing and listening skillsinto practice. It helpsfirst-graders gain confi-dence and feel more com-fortable at school too.

Leaders in Trainingcoordinators, Diane Vi-dourek, Scott Kramer andSteffenie Brueneman, are

Sixth-grade studentsat Our Lady of GraceCatholic School (OLG)aren’t waiting for highschool to prepare for thefuture. They are buildinglife skills now as partici-pants in a program fo-cused on developing lead-ership.

Leaders in Training isthe newest addition toOLG’s enrichment-course

lineup. Like LEGO® Ro-botics, Peer Tutoring andDigital Photography,Leaders in Training givesstudents opportunity toexplore topics not tradi-tionally addressed in theelementary classroom.This program aims toimprove critical thinking,communication and team-work, and gives studentsthe chance to immedi-

excited about the results.They believe “success inthe Leaders in Trainingprogram will result instrong, intelligent stu-dents that will advancetheir lives to greatness.”

OLG faculty continueto seek new ways to helpstudents expand theirminds, grow their faith,and be inspired to ser-vice.

What’s next? A StudentGovernment programthey hope to roll out in2013. Leaders in Trainingstudents will undoubtedlybe ready for office.

Our Lady of GraceCatholic School is locatedin Groesbeck on Gal-braith Road. For moreinformation about theschool, visit www.olgc-s.org.

LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP: OLGprepares students for greatness

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A sixth-grade Leader with his first-grade "buddy." Leaders in Training is the newestaddition to the enrichment-course lineup at Our Lady of Grace. The program givesstudents opportunity to explore topics not traditionally addressed in the elementaryclassroom, and aims to improve critical thinking, communication and teamwork.

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In September 1912,Cincinnatian Robert Taftwas in the White House,the specter of the firstworld war was far in thedistance and the sinkingof the “Titanic” was stillon everyone’s mind.

In Cincinnati, the pa-rishioners of St. Martinof Tours Church in Chevi-ot were anxious to opentheir elementary school.They’d already beenholding classes in thechurch for six weeks,with children sitting onthe kneelers and usingthe pews for desks.

Since that time, St.Martin has joined therich tradition of Catholiceducation on Cincinnati’sWestside.

“We are celebratingour 100th anniversary thisyear,” explained CarolynMurphy, principal of theK-8 school. “We’ve got awhole year of activitiesplanned to mark the oc-casion.”

Among those activitieswas a Red Carpet Open-ing Day, a special day forthe Feast of St. Martinand a memory book withgraduates of St. Martinwriting what the schoolhas meant to them. Theywill also have graduatescome in periodically tospeak to the students andtour the school to see thechanges that have beenmade since they attendedas well as an open housefor the community onSunday, Jan. 29. “We’realso planning a specialcelebration on the 100th

day of the 100th year,”said Murphy.

It’s hard to ignore therich history of the school.The original building isstill on the property – alittle red schoolhousethat stands in front of thenewer, yellow brickbuilding. It no longerhouses classrooms, but isused for religious educa-tion and meetings. “It

was last used for class-rooms 8 years ago,” ac-cording to Murphy. Nodoubt it was a classroomin this building that alumAl Schottelkotte (ofWCPO-TV news fame)and perhaps even FatherTerry Hamilton, pastorof the parish, sat in whileattending St. Martin.

In the tradition ofCincinnati’s Westside,many of St. Martin’sstudents are part of along legacy stretchingback to the beginning.“This year, we have afirst-grader who is afourth-generation St.Martin student,” saidMurphy.

Side by side with thishistory exists all themodern trappings of anelementary school. Thereis a computer lab, a mul-tipurpose parish centerthat features a gym andstage, and smartboardsin every classroom – aswell as all the sports andactivities you’d expect.

As St. Martin cele-brates its centennial, it’sjust one part of the longhistory of Catholic educa-tion that is being madeevery day in GreaterCincinnati.

Making history at ST. MARTIN

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Second-graders at Mass.

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The National CatholicEducation Association’s 2012National Celebration ofCatholic Schools Week is Jan.29 through Feb. 5. The themefor 2012 is “Faith, Academics,and Service.” While it is aweeklong observation, oneschool on Cincinnati’s WestSide observes these conceptsevery day.

That school is Our Lady ofLourdes, a K-8 elementaryschool located in WesternHills. According to PrincipalAimee Ellmaker: “Our schooltries to embody these valueson a daily basis, but duringthis week, we like to highlightfaith, education and service

and bring attention to thoseindividuals who display whatit means in their actions.”

Let us take a closer look ateach part of the theme andsome of the individuals whoare enriching lives and ex-panding minds while keepingtrue to these ideals.

FaithNine- and 10-year-olds may

not be old enough to appreci-ate the struggles of living inthe Middle East, but Mrs.Jennifer Ruwe’s fourth-gradeclass is putting a face on thesituation through a unique“twinning” program.

“We are twinning with two

schools,” explained Ms. Ell-maker. “One is in Jordan, andthe other school is on TheWest Bank of Jerusalem.”The program was initiatedwhen two educators fromtheir schools visited OurLady of Lourdes in October2011.

“We share informationwith the students in the otherclasses through newslettersthat we create and emails,”said Mrs. Ruwe. “We tellthem what life is like in Cin-cinnati and the United States,and they tell us what life islike in their countries.”

The experience is teachingthe class a lot about other

cultures. One of the surpris-ing things they have learnedis how different religions getalong. “Some of the studentsin these classes are Catholicand some are Muslim, butthey work together,” saidMrs. Ruwe.

Their insights may behelping the class change ourculture right here in Cincin-nati. According to Mrs. Ruwe:“I am learning that Jordan isone of the more progressivecountries in the region interms of religious tolerance,and we are learning to betolerant, also.” Future plans

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The term ProfessionalLearning Communitydescribes a collegialgroup of administratorsand school staff who areunited in their commit-ment to student learning.They share a vision,work and learn collab-

oratively, visit and re-view other classes, andparticipate in decisionmaking.

“It’s a working jour-ney,” explained St. Mi-chael School PrincipalJody Farrell. “They havebeen implementing the

Professional LearningCommunity philosophy,as well as concentratingon their mathematics andwriting curriculum, forthe last 4 years.”

The benefits to thestaff and students in-clude a reduced isolationof teachers, better in-formed and committedteachers, and academicgains for students.

“Professional Learn-ing Communities is aboutchanging the emphasisfrom what the teachersdo to what students arelearning,” Farrell said.“It also increases collabo-ration and gets teachersworking as a team.”

The goal is to createan environment whereeveryone is on the samepage so that a student’seducation can be en-hanced. Farrell said thatthis is a good fit for St.Michael School, and sheand the staff look for-ward to where this jour-ney will take them.

Founded in 1927, St.Michael’s, a Blue RibbonSchool, offers a superiorCatholic educationthrough the support ofparishioners and staff.Educating students inK-8, St. Michael’s isproud to offer full-dayand half-day kindergar-ten, as well as a low stu-dent-to-teacher ratio witha maximum class size of28.

St. Michael’s consis-tently graduates studentsthat go on to be verysuccessful at excellentCatholic high schoolssuch as St. Xavier, Moell-er, Ursuline, Mount No-tre Dame and BishopFenwick. Thirty-two

percent of last year’seighth-grade class re-ceived academic recog-nition from some of thearea’s best Catholic highschools.

St. Michael strives toprovide a safe and nur-turing environment inwhich each child canfully develop his or herpotential spiritually, aca-demically and socially.Since St. Michael Catho-lic School is part of afaith community thatgives witness to the gos-pel message of Jesus,teachers and staff makea conscious effort tointegrate faith into thedaily lives of their stu-dents. Weekly Mass andpreparation for the Sac-raments are a part of lifeat St. Michael.

Art, music, PE, com-puters and Spanish are

an integral part of thecurriculum at St. Mi-chael, offering studentseven greater opportuni-ties for growth and de-velopment.

Most surroundingdistricts, including Lako-ta, Sycamore and Prince-ton, offer busing to St.Michael, which is conve-niently located in theheart of Sharonville. Inaddition, our affordableAftercare program al-lows flexibility for par-ents and caregivers.

Registration is un-derway for the 2012-13school year. For moreinformation about St.Michael School, visit ourwebsite at www.stmi-chaelsharonville.org ,call 513-554-3555, or visitus at our open house at6:15 p.m. on Thursday,Feb. 2.

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For more than100years, St. Ursula has com-mitted to helping youngwomen unleash their po-tential through academicexcellence, relationshipand character building,and service rooted inCatholic values. With corevalues based on the teach-ings of Saint Angela Me-rici, SUA focuses on thewhole person and theunique gifts of each indi-vidual. Each student iswelcomed warmly into ourcommunity so she canenjoy an enriching andwell-rounded high-schoolexperience. Programs arein place to enhance theclassroom work to helpeach student become a

woman of faith, integrityand courage committed tobuilding a better world.

The St. Ursula differ-ence – it’s the reason stu-dents come from morethan 90 grade schoolsacross Greater Cincinnatito attend St. Ursula Acad-emy. They know it’s wherethey will have the ultimatehigh school experience andwhen they graduate, theywill be well-prepared forcollege and beyond.

St. Ursula Academy is anurturing, Catholic, educa-tional community for girlsin grades 9-12 and is con-sidered a premier privategirls’ high school in Great-er Cincinnati. It’s knownfor helping its students

achieve success at all aca-demic levels. The pro-grams challenge studentsto become thinkers, lead-ers, nurturers and proph-ets.

AcademicsSUA offers students a

21st-century college prepa-ratory education whichwill prepare them for theirfuture by incorporatingcreativity and innovation,critical thinking and prob-lem solving, communica-tion and collaboration intothe learning process.

All courses at St. UrsulaAcademy are college pre-paratory. St. Ursula’s col-lege-prep curriculum ischallenging for students

and helps them build asolid education foundationin all critical areas. Thefaculty, staff and guidanceteam all offer support tothe student to help herachieve success. Studentsreport being well-preparedfor college and beyondafter completing the col-lege-prep coursework atSUA.

For students who desirean even more challengingcurriculum, Honors-levelcourses are offered toeligible students. Honorscourses are similar to theircollege-prep counterparts,but these classes move at afaster pace and delve deep-er into the subject matter.Guidance counselors and

teachers assist each stu-dent in selecting the appro-priate balance of collegepreparatory and honorscoursework that is bestsuited to her.

StudentLifeSt. Ursula Academy

believes balance is impor-tant. Students find they canpursue many interests atSUA beyond the class-room. There are more than40 student clubs and or-ganizations that includehobbies, fine arts, honorsocieties, community ser-vice and much more. Thereare also several teams in12sports. There truly is some-thing for everyone at SUA.

TheAtmosphere isWelcoming

St. Ursula is a nurturingCatholic educational com-munity where studentsthrive inside and outside of

ST. URSULA ACADEMY unleashesthe potential of every student

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St. Ursula Academy Celebrates Catholic Schools Week!We are committed to educating young women of Faith, Integrity and Courage

who are committed to building a better world.

We are St. Ursula. We are Unstoppable.For more information, contact Michelle Vonderhaar at:St. Ursula Academy Admissions Office1339 E. McMillan St. (513) 961-3410 ext. 183Cincinnati OH 45206 Become a fan on facebook: SUA Bulldogswww.saintursula.org Follow us on Twitter: SUABULLDOGS

Welcoming family atmosphere A tradition of rich student life and faith formation Critical thinkers well-prepared for college

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At St. John the BaptistSchool in Colerain Town-ship, students are learninga second language longbefore high school. Stu-dents may choose eitherSpanish or Latin in grades6-8.

Although most studentschoose Spanish, Latin doesdraw some interest andsmaller class sizes. WithLatin, students learn the

roots of English words andalso the roots of WesternCivilization. Fr. Tim Kal-laher, pastor at St. John’sChurch, is the instructorfor the Latin classes. Fr.Tim brings a strong knowl-edge to the classroom withan Master of Arts in Latin.

St. John’s is also veryfortunate to have MissAnita Lukey as a full-timefaculty member for its

Spanish classes. WithSpanish, students learnvocabulary, grammar andculture of the 21Spanish-speaking countries. Stu-dents participate in Span-ish celebrations, like theDay of the Dead and Cincode Mayo. They are able tospeak, write, read andlisten in Spanish. By eighthgrade, students are well-versed in Catholic prayers

and the Pledge of Alle-giance.

“I try to make Spanishas creative and engagingas possible through the useof technology, projects,games, and activities,” saidMs. Lukey.

With a program at theelementary level, studentshave the opportunity totest into a higher levellanguage course when

entering high school. “Of-fering Latin and Spanish isjust one of the many wayswe strive to meet the needsof today’s students,” saidthe school’s principal, Ms.Catie Blum.

St. John’s is hosting anopen house 6-8 p.m. Thurs-day, Feb. 2. To learn more,please call 513-385-7970 orvisit www.stjohnblue-jays.org.

Focusing on foreign language atST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL

the classroom. Experi-enced and caring teachers,coaches and staff guide thestudents to build confi-dence, knowledge andfriendships as part of theirSUA experience.

Ask an SUA student orparent or come see foryourself what makes St.Ursula so extraordinary.There are many opportuni-ties to experience first-hand the SUA campus andstate-of-the-art facilities,the talented teachers, thetradition and history, andthe unforgettable feelingyou get when you walk inthe door.

“When I walked throughthe school for the firsttime, it felt like home to meand I knew it was like noplace I had ever been. Iknew right away that thiswas the school for me,”said Julie, SUA junior.

Location, Location,Location

Located in one of thesafest neighborhoods inCincinnati, St. Ursula’slocation offers many bene-fits. Located in the heart ofthe city’s cultural center,students benefit from thesurrounding gems like the

Krohn Conservatory, EdenPark, Playhouse in thePark, Cincinnati Art Mu-seum and Mount Adams,all within walking distance.It’s easy to reach becauseit’s centrally located andmany methods of trans-portation are available toour students.

A Community for aLifetime

Students developfriendships that last alifetime. Class reunionsand strong alumnae pro-grams keep classmatesand friends connected forlife. It doesn’t take long fornew and lasting friend-ships to form, whetherincoming students knowother girls on their firstday or not. Our studentsbecome part of our familyand feel nurtured by theircaring teachers.

Many students andgraduates say they love thecentury-long traditions atSt. Ursula Academy – fromthe freshman “beanie day”to the senior tea, and grad-uation in long white gownsand red roses. Upon gradu-ation, students tell us theyfeel prepared for college.St. Ursula students areeducated to be open-mind-ed critical thinkers andlifelong learners who studyall aspects of an issue andform opinions based upon

inquiry and analysis. Theseskills give them self-confi-dence, high self-esteemand integrity. SUA gradu-ates are aware of their ownunique gifts and the re-sponsibility they have touse these gifts to benefitthemselves and others.

Whatever a student’shopes and dreams, St.Ursula Academy can helpher achieve them. Theguidance team begins towork personally with eachstudent in her freshmanyear to help with the ad-justment to high school andto make sure the classes fitthe student. Student guid-ance continues every yearto make sure each studentis on track to meet herpersonal and educationgoals. In a student’s senioryear, the guidance teamoffers many resources toassist with the collegeapplication and selectionprocess, and the results areimpressive.

The slogan “We are St.Ursula. We are Unstop-pable” applies to eachstudent and her personalgoals. SUA teaches everygirl to have confidence, tobelieve in herself and topursue her dreams andgoals. Learn more today.Visit www.saintursula-.org or call Michelle Von-derhaar at 513-961-3410 ext.183.

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As you read the manyaccounts of excellencewithin these pages, youfind the common threadof Faith, Academics andService woven through-out the tapestry of Cin-cinnati’s strong Catholicschools; and under thisshared cloak of Christ,there’s great unity andoneness in our Missions.So what makes theschools different? Theuniqueness of each ismost often expressedthrough Vision and Cul-ture.

Mercy’s VISION is tobe Greater Cincinnati’spreferred academicchoice for individual

excellence that formsfaith-filled women lead-ers for the 21st century, aVision that Mercy hasaggressively pursuedwith great success. Mer-cy is best structured towork from and witheach girl’s individualstrengths through giftedand differentiated in-struction; an A/B col-legiate-style blockschedule; course levelsfor students as opposedto tracks; a LeadingScholars program withenhanced college coun-seling and extra testpreparation; expansiveLearning Services sup-port; and countless ex-

tracurricular programsand clubs.

Mercy’s extensiveTech-knowledgey pro-gram is one of its bestexamples of individual-ity in learning and cut-ting-edge distinction.With an emphasis on“tech-agility,” studentsare introduced to notjust one device for 4years, but an array ofMacs, iPads, PCs, lap-tops, broadcastingequipment and mobiledevices. And now, newstudents will even havetheir very own iPad withMercy’s core set of edu-cational apps to supple-ment classroom instruc-

tion and to use at home!One of the greatest op-portunities the iPadprovides students willbe realized in Mercy’stechnologically en-hanced Individual Ex-cellence Program whichwill enable a student,while still working withthe Guidance Office, totrack her own 4-yearacademic progress andpersonally help manageher college career path.Built into the IndividualExcellence program willalso be elements of lead-ership training and or-ganizational/time man-agement skills.

No other school in

Cincinnati, Catholic orpublic, provides such aunique, state-of-the-artlearning environmentthat so specifically en-courages IndividualExcellence. The MercyVISION inspires great-ness within each andevery girl.

As a sponsored schoolof the Sisters of Mercy,Mother of Mercy’s CUL-TURE is one of trueacademic strength withhigh expectations –Christ-centered values,and respect for self andothers. The atmosphereis warm, energetic andinviting, where a youngwoman’s character andconfidence prospers.Both students and teach-ers alike are exception-al, never settling forstatus quo and, as a re-sult, Mercy is always

Inspiring Individual Excellenceat MOTHER OF MERCY

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improving, always grow-ing. Alumnae remainconnected and involvedin their alma mater,often returning withtheir professional tal-ents to help, for ex-ample, with Mercy’sformidable Mock TrialTeam. Or to work withMercy’s award-winningtheatre director in de-signing or choreograph-ing the next smash mu-sical.

The only way to real-

ly know this beautifulschool of Mercy and allthat it has to offer is towalk through its doorsand engage with itspeople. The spirit ofMercy will embrace anduplift you. Often whenstudents choose to at-tend Mercy, it’s becauseupon visiting, they im-mediately felt they be-longed. Nowhere elsehad they felt so connect-ed and so welcomed.

By its Vision andCulture, Mother of Mer-cy inspires IndividualExcellence. Come visitMercy – come Be In-spired!

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The virtues of a Catho-lic education are cele-brated during NationalCelebration of CatholicSchools Week. But whatabout students who can-not afford to attendCatholic school?

That’s the mission ofDePaul Cristo Rey HighSchool, the newest Catho-lic high school in theArchdiocese of Cincin-nati, sponsored by theSisters of Charity.

DPCR makes it pos-sible for economicallychallenged students inour community to get aCatholic secondary edu-cation.

Through its uniqueCorporate Work StudyProgram (CWSP), DPCRstudents share in the costof an affordable, college-prep high school educa-tion that can preparethem for success in col-

lege, careers and life.They do this through aunique partnership witharea businesses. All

DPCR students takeclasses four days a weekin the computer-based,college preparatory aca-demic program and fivedays a month, each stu-dent works in an entry-level clerical position at aGreater Cincinnati busi-ness.

“The CWSP helps stu-dents learn job skills,gain valuable real-worldjob experience, meetmentors and make corpo-rate contacts who canplay a critical role intheir eventual college andcareer decisions,” ex-plained Lisa Claytor,CWSP director.

Currently, there are 24businesses and nonprofitorganizations serving asCWSP work sites thisacademic year. The fulllist of employers is avail-able at www.depaulcristo-rey.org.

New school, DPCR, offersa unique partnership

The DePaul Cristo Reycurriculum is college-prepand technology-based. AllDPCR students receive anduse Tablet PC computers.PROVIDED PHOTOS

All DePaul Cristo Rey students participate in the school’s Corporate Work Study Program.Students work five days a month at companies around Greater Cincinnati, gainingvaluable real-world job experience and contributing to the cost of their education.

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The AFFORDABLE choicefor a Catholic, college-prep education

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While super-sizemeals, big-screen televi-sions and SUVs may becommon, when it comesto schools, more andmore parents have dis-covered that bigger isn’tnecessarily better. St.Aloysius Gonzaga Schoolin Bridgetown is proud tocall itself the “smallschool with big possibil-ities.”

St. Al’s small size giveslife to the warm, positiveatmosphere that parentsand students find com-fortable and welcoming.“The best word I can useto describe our experi-ence so far at St. Al’s is‘Wow.’ Every single per-

son we have met has beenextremely friendly andthat has really helpedmake our first experi-ence with school special,”explains Vicki Harrell, aparent. She adds, “Theteachers are incredible!You can really tell theycare about their studentsand it is not just a job tothem.”

Another parent, Mon-ica Alexander, put it sim-ply, “Sometimes biggerisn’t always better.”

At St. Al’s, “small”describes our class sizesso that our students find“big possibilities.” Wedivide several of ourclasses in grades 4-8 so

that our teachers canfocus on every student’ssuccess. Math and Read-ing scores are in the top10 percent in the nationand continue to improve.Graduates who return tovisit consistently sharepositive comments in-cluding, “I just wanted tothank my teachers forpreparing me so well forhigh school. My freshmanyear, even though basket-ball and volleyball tookup a lot of my time, I helda 3.9 GPA and was able tokeep up with my academ-ic load, thanks to thepreparation I had at St.Al’s.”

State-of-the-art tech-

nology and diverse extra-curricular offerings addto the academic empha-sis. All students haveregular access to thecomputer lab, mobilelaptop and netbook labs,the interactive white-boards in every room, aswell as the automatedlibrary. The students’access to learning tech-nologies underlies theBIG possibilities for ex-ploration and growth.

Academic competi-tions, field trips, guestspeakers and programsalso regularly enhancelessons taught in theclassrooms. These in-clude Science Olympiad

(St. Al’s teams have ad-vanced to state-levelcompetition for the lastthree years), spelling andgeography bees, speechcontests and the YoungAuthors Night.

St. Al’s understands achild’s need for “fun” and“play” to be embedded inthe learning environ-ment. Again this winter,students are participatingin an in-school enrich-ment program that allowsthem to explore new in-terests. Students chosetheir enrichment topicfrom among offeringsthat have included callig-

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St. Aloysius Gonzaga School513.574.4035

www.SaintAls.org/school4390 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati, OH 45211

OPEN HOUSEJanuary 29, 10 am - 1:30 pm

Kindergarten Info NightJanuary 26 at 7:00 pm

After-school care available!

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raphy, creating a mosaicmural, sign language andchess. The program hasproven to be very popularwith students.

Beyond the school day,St. Al’s offers studentsextracurricular programsin athletics, drama,Scouts, as well as an E-Club that promotes envi-ronmental education.There is also the optionalAfter-school Child Careprogram which includesstructured time between2:30-6 p.m. to completehomework assignmentsand engage in creativeactivities led by two fa-cilitators.

While everyone at St.Al’s is proud of the stu-dents’ academic success-

es and extracurricularparticipation, the schoolcommunity’s greatestachievement is its ex-pression of the Catholicfaith and values that un-derlie the curriculum andall programs. St. Al’sSchool has strong supportfrom the St. Al’s Parishcommunity; the facultyand staff take seriouslytheir role as the parents’partner in promoting theparish mission: “to knowChrist, to love Christ, tobring others to Christ.” Inaddition to daily religiousinstruction, sacramentalpreparation, and partici-pation in weekly Mass,the students put theirfaith in action throughnumerous communityservice opportunitiesoffered at all grade lev-els.

Come see for yourselfall of the big possibilities

our small school has tooffer. Plan to attend theSt. Al’s open house 10a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Sun-day, Jan. 29. If you areseeking an outstandingkindergarten for yourchild, St. Al’s offers full-or half-day options. AKindergarten Informa-tion Night will be heldat 7 p.m. on Thursday,Jan. 26 . For new fam-ilies, registration for the2012-13 academic yearbegins at our Open Houseand continues throughCatholic Schools Weekuntil Friday, Feb. 3.

You are welcome tovisit our Web site atwww.saintals.org/schoolor call the school at 513-574-4035 for more in-formation. Personal tourscan be easily scheduledas well as the opportunityto meet with staff or fac-ulty members.

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include setting up Skypeaccounts so the classescan see each other (al-though technology inthose countries can beunreliable) and eventu-ally meeting in person, ifpossible.

AcademicsIt is the mission of any

school to educate its stu-dents, and the key toeducation is teachers.However, what separatesgood teachers from great

ones is how they engagetheir students in thelearning process.

For Mrs. Peg Cassaro,that motivation comesfrom an online currentevents competition pit-ting her seventh- andeighth-graders againstothers from around thecountry.

“We started participat-ing in the News BowlOnline Challenge thisyear,” said Mrs. Cassaro,who teaches social stud-ies. “It is 50 questionsworth a total of 1,000points. All the studentsare broken up into teamsof four and five with 30

seconds to answer eachquestion. We usually takesix of the top 10 spotsamong Ohio’s 50 to 60teams and place in thetop 10 percent of thenation with 300-400teams competing.”

Mrs. Cassaro said thechallenge fits into one ofthe primary tenets of theArchdiocesan curriculumto foster a constantawareness of Americancurrent events. Studentshave a weekly assign-ment to read an article,summarize it, and writean opinion. These articlesprovide backgroundknowledge for the com-petition. Thus far, theyare the only school com-peting in the Cincinnatiarea.

ServiceAll schools do more

with less, but for a Catho-lic school like Lourdes,volunteers are critical.One such volunteer isresponsible for morethan doubling the size ofits music program.

Don Pisegna is a re-

tired executive with abackground in music. Agraduate of the DanaSchool of Music, he’splayed with both theYoungstown and Cincin-nati Symphony Orches-tras. He was inspired tostart a music program atLourdes through an un-fortunate incident.

“I had a friend namedJack who was retired andplayed the trumpet,” saidPisegna. “He encouragedme to play, and I reallybegan to enjoy it. Well, hepassed away and his wife

asked me to play at thefuneral.”

The service was atLourdes. Afterward, themusic director asked ifhe could play regularly.One thing led to another,and he started offeringmusic lessons at theschool. Today, he leadsthe school band.

“I wanted to nurturethe ‘music seeds’ in allthese kids and watchthem grow. The instru-mental program has al-ready made a differencein these kids’ lives.”

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McAuley High School isa comprehensive Catholicschool for young women,sponsored by the Sisters ofMercy of the Americas.McAuley has a 51-year

history of academic excel-lence and designated aNational Blue RibbonSchool by the U.S. Depart-ment of Education.

McAuley exemplifies

the importance of a strongCatholic education thatensures each student isgiven the opportunity togrow and develop in faithand spirituality, as well as

the tools needed to suc-ceed to her fullest academ-ic potential. McAuleyvalues each student’s indi-vidual and unique gifts,talents and needs, andtruly engages young wom-en to have the “Brillianceof Balance” through aca-demics, extra-curricularactivities and athletics.

Academics enhancedby Tablet PC Program

Opening up the world toyoung women, McAuleyimplements the most cur-rent technological ad-vances within a rigorousacademic curriculum.McAuley prides itself onbeing a leader in cutting-edge technology with theTablet PC program, where-by all incoming freshmenpurchase a personal com-puter through McAuley.Each computer isequipped with a learning-management system thatallows students and teach-

ers to dynamically collab-orate and communicate.

Brilliance of BalanceMcAuley students ex-

emplify the “Brilliance ofBalance,” by combininginvolvement in serviceprojects, athletics and finearts performances withacademics. to achieve aunique and successfulhigh school experience.Students have the opportu-nity to participate in aplethora of clubs, activ-ities and sports, includingMcAuley’s nationally rec-ognized Women In pro-gram, a groundbreakingway for our young womento receive exposure andmentorship in areas ofmedicine, engineering andlaw.

Green Team Is UniqueOne unique student

organization is McAuley’s

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surround yourselfwith supportAcademic excellence. Unique “Women in Medicine/Engineering/Law” programs.Courses to meet every student’s need. Personal growth. Lifelong relationships.

Surround yourself with a caring, Catholic community.

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St. Teresa of AvilaSchool is driven to pushour students to achieveacademic excellencerooted in a faith-filledenvironment.

Small class sizes al-low for direct instruc-tion for each child. This,combined with theschool’s enriching curri-culum, has led many St.Teresa students to earnacademic scholarships

for high school.The curriculum is

aided by the teachers’use of technology inevery classroom.

St. Teresa has been aparish for 100 years, butits classrooms are mod-ern. All classrooms havesmartboards and theteachers have access toa classroom set of lap-tops. The staff uses thetechnology to push the

students into developingcritical-thinking skills aswell as mastering con-tent.

St. Teresa shares withthe family the responsi-bility of developingfaith-filled students.This is accomplishedwith unparalleled paren-tal involvement thatcreates a strong commu-nity. In this communityyour child will havemany opportunities toenrich their learning.Weekly Math Enrich-

ment and daily LanguageArts Enrichment areoffered to those studentswho qualify.

In addition, St. Teresaoffers many extra-cur-ricular activities thatwill develop in yourchild the talent to serveothers, as well as growacademically. The GreenClub, Science Olympics,the Bible Bowl, SchoolNewspaper and HistoryFair are just some of theopportunities that willallow your child the op-

portunity to grow andhelp others.

St. Teresa is able tomeet the needs of mostfamilies. Structuredafter-school care is of-fered Monday throughFriday from 2:30-6 p.m.Also, St. Teresa offers toall families $30,000 inscholarships and $50,000in financial aid. Upongraduation, St. Teresastudents have availablethe Vogel Scholarship, aprogram that distributesapproximately $100,000annually to graduateswho attend designatedhigh schools and col-leges. The Vogel Schol-arship is evidence thatSt. Teresa School is astrong, faith-filled com-munity.

ST. TERESA OF AVILA SCHOOLis a strong faith-filled community

Green Team, which pro-motes sustainability andorganizes schoolwideenvironmental initiatives.Items recycled daily atMcAuley include alumi-num cans; pop tabs; plasticand glass bottles; plasticbottle caps of all kinds(which are donated toRonald McDonald House);paper; cardboard; paperand plastic lunch bags; and“technotrash” such asbatteries, old CDs andcellphones. Items col-lected for reuse includeclothing, books and shoes,which are donated to char-itable organizations. Thisyear, McAuley’s GreenTeam opened a student-run, Reusable Free Sto-re,where students can getlightly used school sup-plies. The recycling andreusing by all the studentshas reduced total trash,and because all studentsuse the Tablet PC, the useof paper has also greatlydecreased.

Vocal EnsembleShining Stars

Current students, rep-

resenting more than 65grade schools, attendMcAuley to pursue anacademic curriculumbalanced with activitiessuch as Vocal Ensemble,which is one of McAuley’sshining stars in the per-forming arts. Each year,young women compete forthe15 spots in Vocal En-semble, which has trav-eled to New York, St. Lou-is, Chicago, New York,Nashville, Orlando andToronto to perform andcompete. Vocal Ensemblehas won numerous GoldAwards at the nationalcompetitions and, in 2009,McAuley was named theNational Grand Champi-ons of the Music FestivalsCompetition in Nashville,Tenn. This award qualifiedthem as the best showchoir in the entire U. S.,and because of their na-tional ranking, the groupwas invited to compete inthe prestigious WorldChoir Games in July.

“Women In” ProgramOne of McAuley High

School’s three innovativeWomen In programs isWomen in Medicine, a4-year academic programand partnership with Mer-cy Hospital in Mount Airy.

Students explore careersin health care throughmonthly seminars andvolunteering at the hospi-tal, supplemented by tak-ing Honors or AdvancedPlacement science andmath courses. Seminarsare tailored each year andinclude hands-on projectssuch as mammograms andheart disease prevention;procedural observationsincluding surgery andendoscopy; and discus-sions with medical person-nel on women’s health,plastic surgery, familymedicine, general surgery,diabetes, infection control,among others.

Encircling StudentsMcAuley students are

given the opportunities totruly define themselves.They are consistentlychallenged, but also en-couraged to develop theirunique gifts. McAuleyfaculty and staff are com-mitted to each individualstudent’s success. A sup-portive, family-like atmos-phere equips young wom-en with confidence andempowerment. As a result,McAuley graduates aremature and compassionatewomen impacting theircommunities.

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in grades K-8EdChoice School

After school care availableSmall class sizes

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Resurrection School inPrice Hill is a beacon ofhope in a changing neigh-borhood. The school’scapacity is 180 and cur-rently enrolls 172 chil-dren, 96 percent of whomlive in poverty.

The students recentlycollected 1,300 items forthe neighborhood FoodPantry. The studentsknow the parish pastorFr. Bob well because hecomes into each class-room weekly and teachesthe students.

Fr. Bob Keller distrib-utes food daily to thepeople who come to hisdoor. He does this person-ally, as he has no secre-tary. The small parishalso tries to assist bybringing food every Sun-day when they come toMass.

The mission of theschool and the parish is toreach out to the poor. Theparishioners, the facultyand the school familiestake that mission toheart!

RESURRECTIONis a beacon ofhope in Price Hill

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In 1867, St. GabrielChurch located in Glen-dale, Ohio, and the Sistersof Charity honed a part-nership and created aschool on Sharon Avenuenext to the church. Whilethe physical structure ofthe school may havechanged over time and the

grade levels served mayhave changed, the realityis that St. Gabriel Consoli-dated School has servedthe greater communitywell, both in faith forma-tion and academic quality.

The school has proudlyestablished its mission as aQuality Learning Place

and has proven thestrength of the school’slegacy.

St. Gabriel serves ap-proximately 430 studentsin a kindergarten- througheighth-grade structure.Limiting our class sizes to25 students allows us toeducate as many as 50students in each gradelevel.

Our kindergarten is anall-day program, whichenables the developmentof social skills, readingand math readiness, and astrong sense of founda-tional faith formation.

Our students in allgrades thrive on the oppor-tunity to use interactivetechnology, guided by aknowledgeable, sincereand experienced staff.Ninety-three percent ofour graduating eighth-graders attend Catholichigh schools and, over thepast several years, havebeen offered scholarshipswhich have exceeded the$150,000 mark on an annu-al basis.

Beginning in kindergar-ten and extending througheighth grade, our studentsbenefit from weekly class-es in Spanish, Art, Music,Physical Education andComputers in addition tothe core subjects of Reli-gion, English, Reading,Social Studies, Science andMath.

Our curriculum isArchdiocesan-approvedand grounded in the corestandards established bythe Ohio Department ofEducation.

In 2010, St. GabrielConsolidated School wasrecognized as a Blue Rib-bon School of Excellence,one of 50 private schoolsselected for this honor

from schools across thenation.

St. Gabriel Consolidat-ed School remains pride-ful of its heritage andcontinues to drawstrengths from collab-orative teachers who con-tinue to provide outstand-ing learning opportunitiesfor our students and fromwilling parents who aresteadfast in providing the

necessary resources andpersonal time to enhancethe success of our school.

To sample the benefit ofattendance at St. Gabe’s,please join us for our openhouse on Wednesday, Feb.1 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Orfeel free to call the schoolat 513-771-5220 to arrangea personal tour of theschool during schoolhours.

ST. GABRIEL CONSOLIDATEDSCHOOL: A nationally recognized2010 Blue Ribbon School

In 2010, St. GabrielConsolidated School wasrecognized as a BlueRibbon School of Excel-lence, one of 50 privateschools selected for thishonor from schools acrossthe nation.

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Ben Remke shows he's proud to be a student of anationally recognized 2010 Blue Ribbon School.

18 West Sharon Avenue • Glendale, OH 45246www.stgabeschool.orgJoe Epplen, Principal513-771-5220

St. Gabriel Consolidated School is a Catholic Christian elementary school serving adiverse education community. We are dedicated to nurturing the WHOLE child byproviding a quality learning experience. Together with the parishes of St. Gabriel,St. John (West Chester), St. Matthias and St. Maximilian Kolbe, we assist parentsin the Christian formation of our students.

OPEN HOUSE:Wednesday, February 1, 2012

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

2010 Nationally RecognizedBlue Ribbon School

• Fully Accredited• All Day Kindergarten thru 8th Grade• Algebra 8• Spanish K-8• Advanced Technology• Daily Hot Lunch Program• After School Latchkey

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Designation as a Catho-lic school is not taken light-ly at St. Jude School inBridgetown. “It’s not just alabel that we attach toourselves,” says first-yearprincipal Lou Eichhold.“When we say that we aredriven by faith, we mean it.We teach our students toread, write, and do mathreally well, but if they’renot good Catholics whenthey leave here, we haven’t

done our job,” remarksEichhold.

Each year, Fr. Eric Bow-man, the pastor of St. Judeparish, selects a religioustheme. This year’s is “SingWith Me How Great Is OurGod,” based on the popularcontemporary Christiansong by Chris Tomlin. ThePTO provides T-shirts foreach student that conveythis theme and they areworn on the first Friday of

every month. The song isalso used liturgically inmost of the Masses andincorporated into many ofFr. Bowman’s homilies.“Sing With Me How GreatIs Our God” is not the onlyreligious phrase heardconsistently throughoutthe school. “A piece ofscripture that I often like touse with the students isfrom Philippians,” saysEichhold. “ ‘I can do all

things through Christ whostrengthens me.’ Whetherthey are preparing to tack-le a difficult concept, pre-pare for a test, or simplyget through a tough day, Ilike to remind them thatChrist is always at theirside and is there to helpthem.”

To strengthen the schoolas a faith community, stu-dents also meet inS.T.A.R.S. groups (Stu-

dents Teams Acting withRespect Successfully) on amonthly basis. Thesegroups are composed ofone child from each gradelevel led by the eighth-grade student for the pur-pose of building a commu-nity of respect and service.Each of the S.T.A.R.S.meetings is based around afacet of respect. Thesemeetings often involve thecompletion of a small-group service project. Lastmonth, students eachbrought in a different itemto create care packages forsome of the residents atWest Park nursing home.

ST. JUDE SCHOOL is driven byfaith and inspired to learn

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St. Aloysius on theOhio is a small schoolsituated along the sce-nic Ohio River Valleyin the historic SaylerPark area of Cincin-nati. The school has aproven track record ofacademic excellencefor the past 137 years.Strong family valuesand involvement is akey ingredient for thesuccesses at theschool. Small classsizes allow more indi-vidualized attentionfor students from anoutstanding profes-sional staff committedto the success of eachindividual child. Theschool offers compet-itive tuition rates, ac-cepts Ed. Choice schol-arship students, andoffers a preschool pro-gram for 3- and 4-year-olds, with both half-and all-day options.

In recent years,major renovationshave been made to theschool building, in-cluding central air-

conditioning, sound-proof ceilings, newwindows and studentlockers. This year, thestudents are in theprocess of winning anational reading con-test through “FamilyMagazine” worth$5,000, the result ofthe superior Acceler-ated Reader and Li-brary program in placeat the school. This pastfall, St. Al’s was one ofonly 34 schools in thenation selected to winthe NFL Play 60 con-test, which resulted ina $10,000 check to helpthe promote health andwellness at the school.

The students at St.Aloysius enjoy a safe,nurturing environment

that encourages mutu-al respect and self-discipline. Studentsreceive a full comple-ment of the “Arts,”taking Music/PhysicalEducation twice andArt one time eachweek. Students withspecial needs receiveaccommodationsthrough support ser-vices from a SpeechPathologist and anIntervention Specialist.Enrichment activitiesare offered throughathletics, and theschool boasts one ofthe best AcceleratedReader programs inthe area. A solid faith-based Catholic educa-tion with Religionclass daily and all-school Masses weeklyare key ingredientsthat contribute to theoutstanding reputationof the school.

Please call 513-941-7831 or 513-941-3445 toschedule a personaltour and receive aninformation packet.

Building faith, valuesand academics atST. ALOYSIUS ON THE OHIO

Enrichment activitiesare offered throughathletics, and the schoolboasts one of the bestAccelerated Reader pro-grams in the area. • Proven record of

academic excellence

• Strong Catholic values

• Family atmosphere

• Small class size

• Competitive tuition

• Ed Choice School

• Classroom Smart Boards

• Pre K (3 & 4) year oldprogram with half & allday options.

• Top Ranked AcceleratedReader/Reading Program

A small schoolwhere big resultsare achieved!

6207 Portage St.

941-7831www.saoto.org

Call today for a personal tour

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February 1

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Mount Notre Damescience teacher and de-greed engineer MichelleShafer moves throughher lab, checking-in onstudents working on atask simulating how engi-neers might tackle achallenge. Shafer’s classis determining how twoseparate parts work to-gether in a larger designof a product. The stu-dents are using Solid-Works™, the same soft-ware professionals in theindustry use to createmodels, drawings andanimations of their de-signs.

“SolidWorks is a pro-gram to which our stu-

dents are not only gettingexposed, but are alsomastering,” said Mrs.Shafer. “MND’s futureengineers will be moreprepared as they entercollege with experiencein 3-D CAD software.This technology allowsstudents to experiencethe process a real engi-neer follows in devel-oping her design.”

Working with indus-try-standard technologyis not new for MND engi-neering students. Fromthe beginning of the pro-gram 5 years ago, MountNotre Dame has broughtthe outside world intoMND’s science labs,giving its students real-world knowledge andapplication of engineer-ing principles.

Later, Shafer assignsstudents their next chal-lenge: construct a two-story building made ofstraws that can with-stand the force of anearthquake. She turns onan earthquake-simulat-ing device and informsher students that theirstructure must remainintact for 10 secondswhile on the contraption.“There’s a twist,” shesmiles. “You don’t knowthe magnitude of theearthquake you’re goingto get!”

MND’s engineers lovea challenge! “I reallyenjoy thinking critical-ly,” senior Sam Fishershares. “This year, I havelearned perseverance.We have been given tasksthat might seem impos-sible, but I have learnedto work through them.Anything can be solved ifyou put in the effort andwork through the chal-lenges that arise.”

Sam is one of many

students in Mount NotreDame’s engineering pro-gram who plans to pur-sue a career in the field.She is confident thatMND’s project-basedcourse of study will giveher an advantage overother high school gradu-ates with similar ambi-tions. Unlike other class-es where the teacherwalks students throughsolutions, MND studentsare tasked with devisingthe solution on their own.“I will already be famil-iar with the require-ments of an engineer andknow how to work effec-tively in a team. I reallyenjoy the problem-solv-ing aspect and love thefeeling when I see mydesign work successful-ly,” she says.

MND’s success inengineering is notewor-thy. According to a Na-tional Science Founda-tion study, of all collegefreshmen, 29 percent ofmales and only 15 per-cent of females majoredin engineering-relatedfields. MND’s statisticstell a much differentstory, with more than 30percent of recent gradu-ates majoring in thesedisciplines.

Shafer’s studentspraise her determinationto increase the numberof women in traditionallymale-dominated STEM(Science, Technology,Engineering and Math)careers. Mrs. Shaferexposes her students toall of the disciplines inengineering, illustratingthe important impact thefield has on our society.“These courses introduceyoung women to the goodthat engineers do,” Shaf-er shares. “It has beenthought that women don’tchoose engineering be-cause it isn’t a nurturingprofession. I hope toshow them that by choos-ing this field, they havethe opportunity to makethe world a better place.What could be more nur-turing than that?”

ENGINEERINGTheir Future

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On the academic side,results from the Iowa Testof Basic Skills indicate thatthe students as a groupperform at or above pre-dicted levels on nearlyevery subtest. This revealsthat students are achievinghigher levels than what isexpected for their abilities.Furthermore, the grade-level percentile scores onthese subtests are almostall in the 60s and 70s. Thisindicates a high-perform-ing school.

Eichhold explains someof the reasons for the aca-demic success. “First of all,a strong base in literacyand numeracy is requiredfor student successthroughout their educa-tional careers. The classsizes in our primary grades

are capped at just 20 stu-dents. This gives the teach-ers many opportunities tointeract with their studentsat each child’s individuallevel.” Eichhold went on toexplain that there is a highlevel of collegiality andspecialization among theteachers. “Primary teach-ers are collaborating moreand more every day andthe fourth- through eighth-grade teachers are typical-ly only responsible for twocore content areas. Thisallows for a team-basedapproach when helpingstudents learn, but alsoallows teachers to focusinstruction in areas inwhich they have the mostprofessional competence.”Every K-8 classroom isalso equipped with aninteractive smartboard,which greatly enhances

the quality of the instruc-tional presentations.

The school has about470 students, which makesit big enough that specialservices can be provided,but small enough that kidsand adults know each oth-er. The special servicesinclude reading and mathintervention, learningdisabilities tutoring, mathand general enrichment,speech pathology andschool psychology. St. Judealso employs a full-timeregistered nurse, which isvery uncommon forschools our size.

Students attend phys-ical education, computer,art and music classes atleast once a week, taughtby an experienced teacher.The music program isfairly typical until sixthgrade, where it takes a

rather original turn. Sixth-grade students at St. Judelearn to play the guitar,seventh-grade studentslearn to play the keyboard,and eighth-grade studentsput their knowledge ofthese two instrumentstogether along with drumsto form rock bands. All thistime, students continue tostudy musical conceptslike pitch, harmony,chords.

Besides what happensin the classroom, St. JudeSchool has a very impres-sive campus and facilities.A state-of-the-art sciencelab, only a few years old,allows the teachers toprovide excellent experi-ences in this area. Theschool has a small audi-torium and a cafeteria thatserves hot catered mealsdaily. The Parish Center,

now 5 years old, contains alarge library and computerlab, the music and artrooms, and arguably thebest elementary schoolgym in the city. Access tothis facility, along with anewly remodeled smallergym and several athleticfields allow for a full com-plement of sports.

“We have great academ-ics and faith development,but I really think that ourgreatest asset as a schooland parish is our strongsense of community,”parent Mary Berger adds.“I felt it the first day Istepped in the school. Thesupport our PTO gives us issecond to none, our parentsare extremely supportive,and most importantly, ourkids love coming to schoolhere. In both times of joyand difficulty, our commu-nity members rally aroundeach other and offer sup-port that literally changeslives.”

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5940 Bridgetown Rd.Cincinnati, OH 45248513/598-2100www.stjudebridgetown.org

Now registering students in grade K-8

Half day kindergarten with optional extended day program | Before and after school care available20 students per homeroom in grades K-3 | Fully equipped science labSmartBoards in all classrooms | Outstanding Iowa test scores

Open House Sunday, January 29, 2012 | Noon to 2:00 p.m.

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