42 JANUARY 13 - JANUARY 19, 2017 BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP What is National Catholic Schools Week? Since 1974, National Catholic T H E G E N E S I S P R O G R A M Xaverian’s Middle School (6–8) for the Academically Talented Tour Our Brand New Wing: The Whitcome Genesis Center Now offering parent tours on Tuesdays. For more information call (718) 836-9800 x188 Xaverian’s Genesis Program is dedicated to providing an engaging and challenging middle school program for academically talented girls and boys in grades 6-8. This program is designed to develop and nurture high-level critical thinking skills and is committed to the development of the middle school student through academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, and Christian service to neighbor and community. A Genesis education encompasses and surpasses the standard middle school curriculum by offering: A fully interactive, one-to-one learning environment complete with an iPad for each student and classrooms equipped with Apple TVs The Michael T. Strianese ’74 STEM Program at Xaverian offers project and problem based learning through hands-on classroom experiences in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The Gateway to Technology program engages students with modules in Design and Modeling, as well as Automation and Robotics. The highly acclaimed program is offered through a partnership with Project Lead the Way (PLTW), the nation’s leading provider of STEM programs. Enriched religious studies firmly rooted in the Church’s teaching, with an emphasis on sacred scripture, the understanding of Jesus, and the Catholic social tradition Full-time guidance counselors Immersion with Xaverian’s unique extracurricular offerings, providing Genesis students the ability to explore over fifty clubs and activities! Apply online at www.xaverian.org/genesis For more info, please contact: Mrs. Patricia McEvoy, Dean (718) 836-7100 x188 or [email protected] 7100 Shore Road, Brooklyn, NY 11209 www.xaverian.org/genesis PRIVATE BUS SERVICE AVAILABLE! Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2017 is January 29 through February 4. The theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2017 is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” Schools typically observe the annual celebration week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation. DAILY THEMES Sunday: In Our Parish Catholic schools benefi t all year long from the religious guidance, prayers and support parishes provide. Many parishes join in the National Catholic Schools Week celebration by devoting a Mass to Catholic education. Schools start the week by inviting parishioners and community members to parish-centered events and school open houses that feature their outstanding academic programs, religious education and service opportunities. Monday: In Our Community A central aspect of Catholic education is learning the importance of service to others. When students take part in service activities—both local and beyond—they demonstrate the values and faith they gain through their Catholic education and learn how to make the world a better place. When they observe how others serve the community, they gain an appreciation for how they can continue to serve others their entire lives. Tuesday: Celebrating Your Students Schools celebrate students during National Catholic Schools Week by planning enjoyable and meaningful activities for them and recognizing their accomplishments. They encourage students to refl ect on the benefi ts of Catholic education and how the grounding in faith, knowledge and service it provides will help them throughout their lives. Wednesday: Celebrating the Nation On National Appreciation Day for Catholic schools, students, families, educators and other Catholic school supporters communicate the value of Catholic education to government leaders. They share information with leaders on the signifi cant contributions Catholic schools make to the nation and their role in preparing students to be good citizens. They pray for the nation and recognize all those who serve it. Thursday: Celebrating Vocations By focusing on faith, knowledge and service, Catholic schools prepare children to use their God-given talents to the fullest later in life. National Catholic Schools Week o ers an opportunity for students to explore the many life paths that enable them to use their talents well in the service of God and others — by answering the call to a religious vocation, by nurturing a family through sacramental marriage, by volunteering in church activities and charities, and/ or by pursuing a career that makes the world a better place. Friday: Celebrating Faculty, Sta and Volunteers On this day, schools will honor teachers and principals as well as administrators and sta who support them in their important work and thank the parents, grandparents, alumni, parishioners and school board members who provide volunteer service. Saturday: Celebrating Families Parents, guardians and other family members play a vital role in Catholic education. Not only do they volunteer at the school, they instill values and expectations for academic excellence in their children at home.
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