Catholic Schools Week at St. Agnes

Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of the contributions of the Catholic schools to the educational landscape in the U.S.  Saint Agnes School will begin its celebration on Saturday, January 29th at the 5:30 p.m. Mass at Saint Agnes Church.  Students will speak at each of the weekend Masses and hand out literature about the school.  The school’s opening Mass for Catholic Schools Week will be Sunday, January 30^th at 10:30 a.m.  Focusing on the theme, “A+ for America,” the teachers and children of Saint Agnes will present a variety of activities throughout the week, including Student Appreciation Day, Talent Show, Teacher Appreciation Day, and a basketball game/pep rally.

     Mrs. Heather Schnaars, principal of Saint Agnes School, announced that the school will conduct two Open Houses during the week.  On Sunday, January 30th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., visitors may tour the school, speak to teachers, students, and parents, watch a PowerPoint Presentation, receive registration information, and enjoy a continental breakfast.  The tour will include visits to the classrooms, computer lab, multi-media room, gymnasium, and pre-kindergarten. 

A second Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, February 1st between the hours of 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., as well as 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.  Visitors are welcome to visit classrooms while they are in session.

     Saint Agnes now offers a full-day program for 4 year olds for the upcoming 2011-2012 school year, as well as a half-day program for 4 year olds, two-day afternoon program for 3 year olds, and an academically challenging program for grades K-8.  Extended care before and after school is also available. While registration packets will be available at the Open Houses, registration for new families will begin on February 3^rd and 4^th.

     The school, including the pre-kindergarten, is accredited by the Commission on Elementary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Universities.  It offers an enriched core curriculum and daily religious education classes. Classrooms are wired for the Internet and students receive instruction in the computer lab. Courses in music, art, and Spanish language are offered from pre-kindergarten to grade 8. 

     Saint Agnes School welcomes interested parents and any neighbors who would like to visit the school to attend one of the Open Houses.  The school is located at 342 Madison Hill Road in Clark.  For further information, please call the school at (732) 381-0850 or visit our website www.stagnesschool.com.