Catholic Schools Week 2012: Celebrating Faith, Academics and Service for 104 years here at St. Ignatius Loyola School...

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK MASS DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED
We will conclude our celebration of Catholic Schools Week with a mass on Sunday, February 5th at 11 a.m.  The liturgy will be followed by a small breakfast and activities for the students.  This is a change from the original date of Sunday, January 29th.

ISLANDERS TICKETS AT A DISCOUNT!
Join the Fun and Support Catholic Education
Tomorrow's Hope Foundation Night
NY Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers
Thursday, March 15 at 7 PM
Download form (attached below) to purchase discount tickets
THF Islanders Mar.15, 2012[1].pdf
TOMORROW'S HOPE APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
Student Aid applications for 2012-2013 are now available by clicking on the following links:
THF Student Aid Application 2012-13.pdf
THF Student Aid Application 2012-13 (Spanish).pdf
Forms are due by April 6, 2012

Please see the attached message to parents from the Bishop's Advisory Committee.
Message to parents re Commitment to Cath. Ed..doc
TUITION RAFFLE WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
The Tuition Raffle was held at the School Board meeting on Wednesday, January 11th.  Please "Read more..." for a list of the ten lucky winners of $599 each toward this school year's tuition. Read more...

SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER
The 7th Graders visited Fulton Common Nursing Facility in East Meadow just before Christmas to visit with the residents and entertain them with song and dance. "Read more..." for photos.
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"A CHRISTMAS CAROL" BY THE 5th & 7th GRADES
Please "Read more..." for pictures from the 5th & 7th Grade classroom presentations of this classic story by Charles Dickens.
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CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS
Students in grades K-8 presented a Christmas pageant and concert which truly "kept Christ in Christmas."
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CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF BABY JESUS
The Nursery and Pre-Kindergarten children presented the story of the Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem during their annual Christmas show.  "Read more..." for photos.
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SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAM COMPETES
The St. Ignatius Robotics team participated in the First Lego League robotics tournament on December 10th at Farmingdale State College. 
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CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE
Please see attached document for complete schedule.
Christmas Boutique 2011.doc

 PREPARING FOR CHRISTMAS…
The students of St. Ignatius Loyola School participated in an Advent Prayer Service as part of their preparations for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ at Christmas.   

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THE LIFE OF A POET
The eighth grade students of St. Ignatius Loyola School studied the life and work of Walt Whitman.  
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ST. IGNATIUS STUDENTS LOVE THEIR iPADS
St. Ignatius students are learning with technology!  The students are excited to be using the schools iPads when they come to the Information Center. 

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BOOK BUDDIES SHARE A LOVE FOR READING!
The 2nd graders read to Kindergarten children, and the 3rd grade read to the 1st graders on "Buddy Up day."  "Read more..." for photos.
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INDIANS & PILGRIMS SHARE A FEAST!
The Nursery and Pre-K children attended a Thanksgiving Feast dressed in "Indian" and Pilgrim" costumes they made themelves.  They shared a meal, sang songs and thanked God for the many blessings in their lives.  "Read more..." for photos.
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MISSIONARY SPEAKS TO STUDENTS
Father Joseph McCabe, Director of Diocesan Propagation of the Faith and Mission Office, and resident priest here at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, spoke to the students about the church’s missionary work around the world. 

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NEWS FROM OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSES!
Click on the link below to read the Fall 2011 Early Childhood Newsletter.
Fall 2011 Newsletter.doc
WE APPRECIATE OUR PRINCIPALS!
This week we celebrated National Appreciation Day for Principals with a special assembly thanking Sister Mary Ann & Sister Mary for all their hard work and dedication.  "Read more..." for photos.
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5th GRADERS "STACK THE STATES" ON THEIR iPads
The 5th graders recently tested their knowledge on facts about the fifty states by playing "Stack the States" on their iPads.  "Read more..." for photos.
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LEARNING ABOUT THE ORIGINAL LONG ISLANDERS
The 4th Graders recently studied the Algonquian Indians of Long Island.  To enhance their learning the students made models of the wigwam shelters the Algonquians lived in by gathering twigs, dried grass and tree bark.  "Read more..." for photos.
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LOOK AT PHOTOS FROM THE SCIENCE FAIR!
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iPads in the Classroom!
The sixth grade recently used the school's iPads to read The Monkey's Paw, by W. W. Jacobs.  By downloading an iBook onto the iPad they were able to take advantage of such features as highlighting and bookmarking text, looking up word definitions and taking notes.  "Read more.." for photos.
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STOP & SHOP A+ SCHOOL REWARDS
Don't forget to register your Stop & Shop card online so our school can earn rewards!  Our School ID is #07430 and you can register at: www.stopandshop.com/aplus or call 1-877-275-2758 to register by phone. YOU MUST RE-REGISTER EACH YEAR.

Stop&Shop A+ 2011-2012 Parent Letter.doc
Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools, Commission on Elementary Education
St. Ignatius has just completed its latest self-study.  You can click here to visit our "Description of Accredited School" page on the MSA-CES web site. Go to the "DOAS" section and enter our school name (spell out "Saint") and location.

ALL PARENTS:

FUNDRAISING LINKS
Look on the lower left hand side of this page for links to various fundraising opportunities.

REGISTER FOR E-MAIL ALERTS
Parents:  Register for e-mail alerts for your child's classes...
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PLEASE CHECK YOUR E-MAILS
Please remember to check the e-mail address you provided to us at the beginning of the school year on a regular basis..
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Uniform Swap
Please note that a list of available uniforms has been posted in the PA section of the School website.
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From the Co-Principals

Welcome to St. Ignatius Loyola School's Web site!
 
St. Ignatius Loyola Parish School was founded in 1907 and is located in Hicksville, New York. For over a century, our religious and academic programs have nurtured and developed each child's God-given gifts and talents to ensure them to lead happy and productive lives in this twenty-first century.

The faculty of St. Ignatius Loyola School works together to create an environment whereby each person is welcomed, respected and valued. We support and encourage student relationships built on mutual respect and concern for one another.

We firmly believe that every child should be provided with the means to reach his/her full potential in an academic climate rooted in the Gospel values of love, compassion, respect, hope and understanding.

Come visit "the best kept secret on Long Island."

Sister Mary Ann Noonan
Sister Mary O'Donnell
Sunday, January 29
Catholic Schools Week Begins
Catholic Schools: Faith, Academics, Service
Monday, January 30
11 a.m. Dismissal
Faculty Conference
Tuesday, January 31
Parent Appreciation Day
Prayer Service
8:15 a.m.
led by 7th Grade
Wednesday, February 1
Cultural Arts Day
Special Persons Day
Nursery through 3rd Grade
Staff Appreciation Day
Thursday, February 2
7th vs. 8th Grade Basketball Game
1:00
Student Appreciation Day

Today, 1/29/2012
High: 44 Low: 29
Partly sunny
4% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 1/30/2012
High: 38 Low: 26
Mostly sunny
1% chance of precipitation.