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by GRETCHEN SCHWARZBAUERSpecial to The Hour

At Landmark Preschool, we use the power of pur-

poseful experience as a tool for learning. Children in our

lassrooms participate in activities designed to introduce

hem to ideas and concepts to help them learn and

row intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically.

Landmark teaches traditional concepts such as letters

nd numbers through games, stories, songs, and other

ctivities.For example, when we do a childrens cooking activity

t Landmark, we are learning about math, we are writing

he recipe, we are learning about nutrition, we are

learning about our bodies, and we are learning where

ur food comes from. It is a purposeful activity, with

many carefully planned learning elements. When we

are working on writing, we might practice a letter, workon writing our names, create our very own journal book,

or we might write a story for the whole class. Whatever

activity the teacher has planned, the children are energized

and excited by the opportunity to learn and discover

new things each day. We look at all aspects of your child

to see what are the strengths we can build on and

where are the areas we can scaffold further development.

Because we have excellent studenttoteacher ratios,

we are able to differentiate instruction, adjusting to

meet the needs of our students. We use tools and tech-

niques ranging from SmartBoards and iPads to yoga,

and we incorporate Spanish, music, art, and physical

education into our program. Our nurturing teachers

help each child to nd his or her niche and encourage

the love of learning to bloom. n

Landmark Preschool: Purposeful activitiesfor purposeful learning experiences

Contributed photo.

At Landmark Preschool, the power of purposeful

experience is harnessed as an effective tool for learning.

Landmark Preschool:

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by JOSEPH MUSANTESpecial to The Hour

NEW HAVENEven the most experienced teachers cannd it challenging to communicate effectively with studentswhose native language is not English.

As part of an effort to help teachers, as well as theirstudents who are learning English, Southern ConnecticutState Universitys Training for All Teachers (TAT) program

has been stockpiling instructional units (grades K12)created by graduate students pursuing their masters degreein TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)and bilingual education.

Those units provide teachers with lesson plans andvarious handouts for the students, such as easier-to-readsummaries of the lessons and listening guides. They alsogive teachers an outline of teaching strategies and objectives,and other information that can be valuable in the learning

process.And now TAT is taking that library and increasing its ac-

cessibility to Connecticuts teachers by placing those in-structional units online, according to Lorrie Verplaetse, TATprogram creator/project director.

It has been my hope to collect as many modied in-structional units as possible, and to make these materialsavailable to all practicing K12 teachers in Connecticut bycreating an online curriculum library, Verplaetse said.

Marisa Ferraro, manager of the universitys TAT program,notes that more than 175 such units have been createdsince 2002. The units are located in Engleman Hall.

The online curriculum library will be a valuable resourcefor our teachers in Connecticut, Ferraro said. I believe theincreased accessibility will make a signicant difference inhow often these units are used in the schools. The numberof students who are classied as English learners has beengrowing rapidly in Connecticut and, as a result, more

teachers are looking for ways to meet this overwhelmingand very real challenge. This library will improve the qualityof education for these students.

The units will be found this fall at www.southernct.edu/groups/tat/

Ferraro says that about 12 to 15 units will continue to bedeveloped each year by graduate students enrolled in oneof the TESOL courses. In the future, she intends to addseveral education videos to the library, as well. These videoswould provide real life lessons being taught in classroomsthat include English Language Learners.

TAT is a program funded by the U.S. Department of Edu-cation that seeks to train educators to most effectivelyteach students who are learning both English and academiccontent simultaneously in Connecticuts public schools.

For further information about the TAT online curriculumlibrary, contact Marisa Ferraro at 203.392.5162. n

SCSU: Southern Connecticut to shareinstructional units online for Conn. educatorsFocus is on teaching students whose native language is not English

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by KARA MORGANSpecial to The Hour

Ridgeeld Academy

[RA], an independent dayschool located in Ridge-eld, Conn., empowersevery child to realize his orher unique potential bybringing together academ-ic excellence, innovative

programming, and a di-verse, supportive commu-nity.

Small Classes Makethe DiffereceTeachers and administra-tors believe the key to fu-ture success is empoweringeach and every student.

The program, which edu-

cates children from pre-

school (two-year-olds) to

eighth grade, provides stu-

dents with daily opportu-

nities to build condence,

use their creativity, work

collaboratively, and learn

how to problem solve.

Through small classes and

individualized teaching in-struction, children develop

the skills to be critical

thinkers, public speakers,

and self-advocates.

A CmprehesiveCrriclm

RA's curriculum combines

the traditional core subject

areas of language arts,

mathematics, science, his-

tory, world language, and

social studies with a rich

program of music, art, and

drama designed to inspire

students and spark their

creativity. The strengths

of RAs program can be

found on many different

levels, comments one par-

ent, such as interweavingmeaningful literature with

verbal and artistic expres-

sion, expanding a history

unit to include a variety of

approaches like reenact-

ments and movie creations

of certain events. These are

all examples of how RA ed-

ucates rather than teaches.

From the rst moment you

meet the teaching staff,

you realize they are there

because they love to edu-

cate students.

Pblic Speakig

An important part of be-

coming a condent learner

is learning the tools to ef-

fectively communicate yourideas. Seven years ago

Ridgeeld Academy imple-

mented a public speaking

program. The school rec-

ognized that if children are

taught the tools for effec-

tive communication and

given ample opportunity

to practice, they could ef-fectively learn written andverbal communication ata young age. RA students

learn the strategies for suc-cessful written and oralcommunication and,through practice, develop

into condent writers andpublic speakers.

Service Learig adCharacterDevelpmet

The RA school community

is a caring community builton a foundation of sharedvalues. In all areas of school

life, students model andreinforce the principles ofrespect, responsibility, fair-

ness, and service to others.Service learning is incor-porated into the curriculumto engage children inmeaningful activities thatreinforce the importanceof service to others.

Ivative Media ArtsCrriclmRAs 5,800 square foot state-of-the-art media arts centerand sound room allows stu-dents to use the latest tech-nology to develop theirwriting skills, learn the cur-rent methods of research,and explore the digital artsthrough classes such as an-

Ridgefield Academy:Empowering every studentRidgefield Academy:

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by DEBBIE RUCCISpecial to The Hour

Early childhood is a special time of life. Filled withthe benets of play, discovery, and joy, it is a time of be-coming. It is a magical time, when wonder leads tolearning. Pear Tree Point School celebrates the excitingopportunities of the pre-Kindergarten year.

Since its inception, Pear Tree Point School has beenknown for the strength of its academic preparation andfor the excitement students experience as they learn,

grow, and gain condence. For its youngest studentsentering pre-Kindergarten, this has meant providing arich array of experiences in a compact ve-hour day.Beginning in September 2013, the PK program willoperate on a full-day basis.

With the additional time, academics will be coupledwith creative activities, projects, movement, and lessonson social/emotional development. The PK program willbe titled the Cornerstone Early Learning Program, sig-

nifying it as the important rst step to the solid foundationof knowledge, attitudes, and habits that Pear Tree PointSchool provides.

Along with the schools character-building Core Virtuescurriculum, children will be introduced to the Kimochisprogram. This program uses characters and stories tohelp children identify, talk about, and ultimately under-

stand their feelings and social interactions.

The Core Knowledge curriculum will remain the

framework for the programs learning experiences, which

include direct instruction in reading, mathematics,

writing, science, and social studies enhanced by specialists

in art, music, drama, physical education, Spanish, and

Mandarin. The full-day schedule will be augmented by

an extracurricular program, which will operate one hour

after school Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Daily routines include a balance of structured learningand times of creative expression, teamwork, movement,

shared conversation, thoughtful uses of technology,

meals and stories, and recess.

To learn more, please contact Janice Hawes, director

of Admissions: 203.655.0030 or [email protected],

or complete an inquiry form via the website (www.ptp-

school.org, Admissions tab). n

Pear Tree Point School introduces theCornerstone Program for Early LearnersPear Tree Point School

Contributed photo.Beginning in September

2013, Pear Tree Point

Schools pre-Kindergarten

program will operate on a

full-day basis, and will

couple academics with

creative activities,

projects, movement, and

lessons on

social/emotional

development

imation, digital story-

telling, lm, and sound

editing.

The Right Secdary

Placemet

Ridgeeld Academy ded-

icates itself to helpingeach student nd the

right secondary school

for the next step of his

or her educational journey.

As students enter grade

six, the Head of School and

the Head of Upper School

lead each student through

a sequence of steps de-

signed to help prepare,

plan, investigate, and con-sider a wide range of high

school options. Throughout

the process, students and

families are guided and

supported.

The RA Differece

Many families have discov-

ered what a difference the

Ridgeeld Academy expe-

rience can make for their

child. For more information

about Ridgeeld Academy,visit www.ridgeeldacade-

my.org or call David Suter

at (203) 894-1800 x112. n

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by JOANNE M.COSTELLO

Special to The Hour

The se famili ar words

come from As You Like It,

The Mead Schools sev-

enth and eighth grade

biannual Shakespearian

production performed for

our community a few years

ago. The Shakespeare pro-

duction has been a long-

standing tradition at TheMead School other plays

that have been produced

include The Tempest, Mac-

beth, The Taming of the

Shrew, and Romeo and Juli-

et. This year, the students

tackled A Mid sum mer

Nights Dream with great

success, laughter, and

standing ovations.

The quote from As You

Like Itcarries a certain truthfor our students. If we want

to prepare our eldest stu-

dents for the world out

there, and, if the world is,

in fact, a stage, we do not

want our students to be

merely players, as Shake-

speare stated. We want our

students to be at the fore-

front of their learning. Toaccomplish this level of in-

dependence and self-suffi-

ciency, our teens must prac-

tice being at the forefront

of certain experiences in

order to become skilled at

being autonomous learn-

ers.

Middle schoolers beginto acquire a wonderful, newbrain at this age; its their

higher order thinking brain,

the executive functionbrain, also called neo-cor-tical thinking. It is new to

them, however, and it

needs some test runs.Shakespeare is one of thosetest runs.

Middle schoolers alsocrave challenges that feelrisky, and we all worryabout those! Mounting aproduction of their own in-

terpretation of a Shake-spearian play in which eachstudent not only has an

acting role but is also re-sponsible for a production

job meets the requirementof both challenge and highrisk for them.

It is not the destination,it is the journey. Guaran-teed, this production jour-ney will change our sev-

enth and eighth graders

forever. Somewhere in theprocess, every single one

of them will have to ac-complish something thatthey never thought theycould do. Each student will

overcome at least one im-mense fear by the end ofthis experience. And everystudent will have more en-

durance, stamina, and plainold guts because of this

journey.The root of this phe-

nomenon lies in placingthe productions ownershipand the responsibility forthe productions achieve-

ments on the students

themselves. This does not

mean sink or swim. It

means that the students

ideas, designs, interpreta-tion, and vision guide all

the decisions, and the fac-

ulty is in service to manifest

those ideas into a produc-

tion. Some of the executive

functions include a pro-

duction schedule with

deadlines for every aspect

of the experience. The stu-

dent production coordina-tor, supported by faculty,

creates this. Those dead-

lines have to be met or

they hold up the produc-

tion. Students must brain-

storm, deconstruct, organ-

ize, research, and build

whatever the production

demands. This, too, is all

part of executive function.But the largest risk of

all is tackling Shakespeare,

live, on stage, which we

witnessed the students do

brilliantly. Quite an accom-

plishment for 12-, 13-, and

14-year olds! n

Contributed photo.

The quote, All the worlds a stage, from ShakespearesAs You

Like It, carries a certain truth for Mead School students,

who are prepared for the world out there to be

more than merely players.

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by NANCY TROEGERSpecial to The Hour

Freedom and responsi-bility for learning aboundin the St. Lukes ScholarsProgram. Whether Classical,Global, or STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering,

and Math), St. Lukes Schol-ars take on a challengingyear of independent studyand research. While everyscholar has a faculty men-tor, the project concept,execution, and delivery ofresults rest squarely on eachstudents shoulders.

Now in its third year, the

St. Lukes STEM Scholar Pro-gram selects senior stu-dents who have strong ac-ademic backgrounds andhave presented ambitiousresearch proposals. Stu-dents interested in beinga STEM scholar must studymath, science (includingengineering), computer sci-ence, and an Advanced

Placement course in twoof the STEM disciplines: cal-culus, computer science,physics, biology, and/orchemistry. Students mustalso conduct a year-longresearch project in an ap-proved eld of study.

St. Lukes alumnus, AidanStone, graduated as a STEMScholar in 2013. Stone, whowill attend Wesleyan Uni-versity, spent his year ofSTEM study exploring Mu-sic and Memory. He hadthis to say about his re-search: I chose this topicbecause music holds such

power in my life. I becameinterested in researchingspecically how music af-fects us neurologically how does music make usfeel the way we feel? Themost challenging part wasworking on my own. I ampretty good at working in-dependently, but being re-sponsible for every detail

of such a large project wastough at times. The mostrewarding part of my proj-ect was having the oppor-tunity to combine twothings I am passionateabout music and sci-ence. I really appreciatedthe opportunity to designand execute a research proj-ect and Im sure it will help

me out in college.Kathleen Kelly and

Steven Gerasimoff are also2013 St. Lukes graduatesand STEM Scholars. The pairresearched cellulosic eth -anol as an alternative fuelsource. Kelly, soon to be a

freshman at Hamilton Col-lege, said they picked thisarea because energy de-pletion is a world problem:Our fuel supplies are run-ning out and this is a solu-tion to that problem. It isalso much cleaner and bet-ter for the environmentthan the fuel we use to-day.

Kelly regards her St.Lukes STEM experience asa valuable opportunity togo beyond standard class-room learning: Some ofthe research concepts werecomplicated and it took mea little while to understand

how it all worked. But theexciting part was runningour rst couple of experi-ments and seeing resultsthat really made sense. Ifeel like I learned somethingbeyond a normal curricu-lum.

Gerasimoff, heading toM.I.T. this fall, added this:Conducting research in-

dependently taught me toalways look deeper into theproblem at hand, the data,or the results, to get a clear-er and more detailed pic-ture of my work. Havingthe freedom to experimentallows one to approach aproblem with several strate-gies and from multiple an-

gles, and to solve it withoriginal methods, hands-on research, and criticalthinking skills requiredin the 21st century.

To learn more about St.Lukes visit www.stlukesct.org. n

In their own words:St. Lukes STEM

scholars

St. Lukes

Photo: Desiree Smock.

St. Lukes alumnus Aidan

Stone (right) exploring the

effect of music on the mind.

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Our Lady of FatimaSchool [OLF] is a Roman

Catholic co-educational

school offering both full-

day preschool and kinder-

garten programs, a Lower

School with grades one

through ve, and a Middle

School with grades six

through eight. Recognized

as a National Blue RibbonSchool, Our Lady of Fatima

has a rich history of Catholic

education and academic

excellence spanning over

50 years.

For the 20132014 aca-

demic year, Our Lady of Fa-

tima will offer a ve-day,full-day preschool program

for children ages three and

four. Parents have been

requesting a ve-day pro-

gram and we are thrilled

to be able to offer this op-

tion, said principal Martha

Reitman. In addition to the

new ve-day program, OLF

will also continue to offerother half-day or full-day

preschool options for chil-

dren ages three and four.

In preparation for the

ve-day program launch,

the OLF preschool facilities

are undergoing a major ex-

terior and interior renova-

tion prior to the 20132014

academic year.

Parents choose an OLF

education because of the

nurturing environment.

OLF students ourish in an

atmosphere that empha-sizes strong moral values

and respect.

Exceptional academics

are delivered by an expe-

rienced and highly qualied

teaching staff. Classroom

instruction benets from

computing and technology

tools, including iPads and

SMART boards.In addition to traditional

curriculum, students week-

ly schedules from pre-K

through Middle School in-

clude enrichment classes

in art and music. Lower and

Middle School students

also receive classes in tech-

nology/keyboarding and

either Spanish or French.A myriad of extracurric-

ular activities are offered

including award-winning

sports programs, band, af-

ter school clubs, and com-

munity service projects.

And to meet the needs of

working parents, a support-

ive after school program

operates daily until 6:00p.m.

For admission informa-

tion, please contact Martha

Reitman, principal at

203.762.8100 or visit

www.olfcatholic.org . Our

Lady of Fatima School is

located at 225 Danbury

Road, Wilton, Conn. n

Contributed photo.

Our Lady of Fatima is a Roman Catholic co-educational school

recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School.

Wiltons Our Lady of Fatima School announcesfive-day, full-day preschool program

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by JUDIE SZUETSSpecial to The Hour

When rising high school

seniors go to ll out the

new Common Application,

they will be pleasantly sur-

prised to nd themselves

in the drivers seat

thanks to the new Dash-

board feature. So says Max-

ene Fabe Mulford of

Uniquely U. College Essay

Consultants, now in its six-

teenth year.

By now, everyone knows

about the ve great new

essay questions. (www.com-

mo n a pp.o r g/ Co mmo n -

App/default.aspx). Now, getready for clarity, organiza-

tion, and ease of use with

the newly overhauled, all-

electronic application used

by 527 member colleges.

Heres what to expect,

says Mulford, who took part

in a CA4: First Look webi-

nar in late May. As of August

1st, when you create yourCA4 account, students will

quickly notice that the new

application is organized

into three sections:

1. The CmmApplicati

This is the grou pin g of

questions ALL applicantshave to answer. These fall

into the following familiar

categories: Prole, family,

education, testing, activi-

ties, writing.

2. The new MemberSecti

The New Member section

replaces the Future Plans

section. Here, youll ndconsolidated a college-spe-

cic set of questions further

organized into four sub-

sections: General, Academ-

ic, Contacts, and Family.

Youll complete this infor-

mation and electronically

submit it with the CommonApplication, along with

your application fee.

3. The new WritigSpplemet

Here in this section, you

will nd any additional

short and long essays each

individual school requires

beyond the Common Ap-

plication main essay. Many

colleges will ask questions

of the Why is our school a

perfect match for you? va-

riety. Others like the Uni-

versity of Chicago, Wake

Forest, and Tufts are apt

to continue asking quirky

additions questions. Andsome schools may forego

them. Some colleges may

also additionally request

resumes, research papers,

and graded assignments.

Youll submit these sepa-

rately, after youve sent in

the main part of your Com-

mon Application, the Mem-

ber Page, and your appli-cation fee.

Sound complicated?

More like thorough. Once

youve registered, CA4 will

ask you to compile your

list of colleges from its new-

ly centralized College

Search screen. Doing soautomatically activates the

Dashboard, your personal

electronic spreadsheet with

a pull-down informational

screen containing the re

quirements for each of your

schools. It gives you the

power to stresslessly keep

track of everything.

And, if you get too overwhelmed, says Mulford, a

usual, Uniquely U. will be

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by BROOKE SPRINGERSpecial to The Hour

Throughout their jour-neys at New Canaan Coun-try School, students frompre-K through grade ninehave many opportunities todevelop their own uniquevoices and build condencethrough public speakingand leadership roles.

We view children as

early as our three-year-oldBeginners as capable andcompetent, explains Headof Early Childhood BethOBrien. And when youview children through thatlens, there are no bound-aries to what they can do.

As students move

through the continuum atevery grade level they haveweekly opportunities tostand among and in frontof their peers to lead dis-cussions and artistic ex-pressions and to be cap-tains on the sports elds.

Starting in the preschoolprogram, Beginners stu-dents stand up duringgatherings and share whattheyve learned with class-

mates. As they progressthrough the Lower School(rst through fourthgrades), they lead weeklyassemblies.

By the time theyvereached Middle School (fthand sixth grades), CountrySchool students are fully

prepared for what has be-come a hallmark rite of pas-sage the sixth grade pub-lic speaking presentations.Each student chooses a fa-mous speech to recite andwork not only on memo-rization, but body languageand performance skills tobuild condence. Last year,students chose excerptsfrom speeches by MartinLuther King, Jr., Lou Gehrig,

Barack Obama, Ronald Rea-gan, and Soujourner Truth,to name a few.

Middle School studentsalso found ways to developtheir creative voices lastyear through the produc-tion of Wonder, a play thatthe students wrote based

on their summer readingof the book by the samename by R.J. Palacio, abouta boy who struggles to tin at a new school. Studentswrote the script, choreo-graphed the dances, wrotesongs, and nally per-formed the musical for theentire student body.

As students reach thepinnacle of their CountrySchool experiences in the

Upper School (sevenththrough ninth grade), theyare ready to take centerstage, for example, duringthe seventh grade environ-mental debates, the eighthgrade World Congress, andleading Stevens Dialogues informal discussions

about topics facing themoutside of the classroom.

Of all the public speak-ing opportunities duringtheir Country School jour-neys, though, the ones theyperhaps look back on mostproudly are the This I Be-lieve speeches. Based onthe NPR series of the samename, each student craftsand renes an essay overthe course of his or her

ninth grade year and nallypresents it to the entireUpper School. To hear anexcerpt of these speeches,visit www.countryschool.net/thisibelieve.

The way we help ourstudents build publicspeaking and leadership

skills are intentional anddevelopmentally appropri-ate at each grade level,says Head of School TimBazemore. The result isstudents who are articulate,condent, and fully pre-pared for their next schoolsand their future careers.

New Canaan CountrySchool is an independentday school serving Begin-ners (preschool) through

Grade 9 students from Fair-eld and Westchester coun-ties. Individual tours arealso offered daily by ap-pointment. Call 203.972.0771 or email [email protected]. Formore information, visitwww.countryschool.net. n

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by MADELINE BARILLOSpecial to The Hour

Is a college degree stillworthwhile? Will it yield abetter job or more satisfy-ing life?

The answer is yes, es-pecially a Norwalk Com-munity College degree.

An NCC education is an

outstanding value. Stateand federal support keepNCC tuition affordable.NCCs programs are nelycalibrated to the needs ofthe job market. And stu-dents have opportunitiesfor internships and serv-ice-learning that providepriceless on-the-job expe-rience.

That means NCC grad-uates are spared the bur-den of hefty student loans,and quickly nd jobs thatreect the focus and levelof their education.

Fall classes start Sep-tember 4th. Register now;classes ll up quickly.

Choose from more than

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Tuition is $3,598 annu-

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Many students com-plete the rst two years oftheir college education atNCC, and transfer upon

graduation to a four-yearinstitution to complete abachelors degree, greatlyreducing the cost of theirundergraduate education.

NCC students are ac-cepted at the nations nestcolleges and universitiesincluding Columbia, Yale,Harvard, Cornell, andGeorgetown.

I chose NCC because itis one of the best commu-nity colleges in the U.S. Iknew that it would prepareme for a four-year college,

said Carlos Julca (class of2013). I got accepted toCornell, Columbia, Rensse-laer Polytechnic Institute,and Georgia Institute of

Technology.Julca chose Georgia Tech

for its topnotch engineeringprogram, and will start therethis fall with a $90,000 trans-fer scholarship.

NCCs teachers wereamazing, Julca says. Thescience, physics, chemistry,engineering, and mathclasses were very compet-itive and challenging andreally prepare you to go toa four-year school.

Last year, the U.S. Dept.of Labor awarded NCC a

$12 million workforce train-ing grant to lead a seven-college consortium in es-tablishing programs in theexpanding health and lifesciences elds. NCC will di-rect an initiative to put Con-necticut back to work in

well paying occupations,in high demand elds.

At NCC, classes are smalland the nurturing facultyis committed to studentsuccess.

From orientation tograduation and beyond students have access tocomprehensive supportservices to help them over-come obstacles and com-plete a degree or certicate.

Help is available everystep of the way. The collegeoffers tutoring, academic

advising, career counseling,child care, English languageinstruction, transfer advis-ing, scholarships, and -nancial aid.

Campus life is active,with more than 30 studentclubs and organizations.

NCC has a $38 millionCenter for Science, Healthand Wellness with state of

the art science laboratoriesand classrooms and a hos-pital simulation unit.

Outstanding campus re-sources also include a lmand TV production studio,child development labora-tory school, culinary artskitchen and dining room,Pitney Bowes wellness cen-

ter, UBS Student SuccessCenter, art gallery, opencomputer labs, and tutor-ing center.

For more information,contact the admissions of-ce at 203.857.7060 or visitwww.norwalk.edu. n

NCC: Is a collegedegree worthwhile?NCC:

Fall classes at NCC beginSeptember 4th. Register now;

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by CAROL ANDERSONSpecial to The Hour

As a parent, you want

to ensure your children

have outstanding care thathelps them reach their full

potential. Countless studies

show high quality early ed-

ucation has a profound and

long-lasting impact not

just on later academic suc-

cess, but on virtually every

aspect of a persons life. At

Tutor Time, the pathway

to learning begins with pro-

viding nurturing care and

education right from in-

fancy.

Norwalk is among the

rst communities in the

country to experience Tutor

Time StartSmart, a new

curriculum for infants, tod-

dlers, and two-year-olds.

Developed by top national

early education experts,

the StartSmart program is

a precursor to the proven

Tutor Time LifeSmartpre-school curriculum.

StartSmarthas been de-

signed to develop the

boundless skills that chil-

NewTutorTime

program giveschildren an early edge

by MARK FEINER

ASSOCIATE HEAD OFSCHOOL

Special to The Hour

In September 2012,

Greenwich Academy [GA]

announced the launch of

Initiatives for the Future, pi-

oneering new programs,

opportunities, and partner-

ships that will prepare GAstudents not just to meet

the challenges of the rap-

idly changing world, but

to be leaders in shaping

that world. The initiatives

are designed to cultivate

in students the skills nec-

essary for true creativity

and innovation, as well as

to facilitate collaborationswith other top schools and

organizations, so GA stu-

dents can transcend the

imaginary boundaries be-

tween the GA campus and

the real world.

While the focus areas of

the Initiatives for the Future

are broad, they share these

common objectives:n To empower girls and

young women to become

leaders for positive change

n To fost er crea tiv ity

and a spirit of innovation

in the student body

n To enhance students

engagement in the world,

locally and globally

n To honor and inspirefaculty innovation and

growth

n To affirm Greenwich

Academys role as a model

institution for ingenuity

and intellectual inquiry

n To continue to inspire

in Greenwich Academy stu-

dents and alumni a lifelong

commitment to our motto,Toward the Building of

Character

So how do we accom-

plish all of that? We offer

educational opportunities

that are as ambitious and

creative as any out there

in schools today. We offer

GA students the chance to

study and form lifelong re-lationships with peers atschools in China, Spain,France, New Zealand, Ar-gentina, Australia, Peru,Switzerland, and elsewherearound the globe. We teachGA girls from the youngestages to be problem solvers,to tackle real-life challenges

by designing and buildingtheir own solutions in thecontext of their classrooms

and in extracurricular en-deavors. We offer coursesat every level in which theclassroom learning is sup-plemented by expeditionsboth near and far, so stu-dents associate educationwith action, and learning

with doing and living. Weengage in partnerships likethe Global Online Academyand the Center for theStudy of Boys and Girls

Lives to ensure that our

students are collaboratingwith the brightest studentsaround the country andthe world. We invite theminto the GAINS Network,the STEM Interest Group,

and the Honors ResearchSeminar when they enterhigh school, supporting in-dependent research and

fostering mentoring rela-tionships with women lead-ers in STEM elds. And wesupport our faculty in theirefforts to build the mostambitious, most innovative,and most challenging ed-ucational experiences theypossibly can for the stu-dents at Greenwich Acad-emy.

GA has always offereda top-notch, traditional ed-ucation, and the foundationfor all of the inspirationallearning here is the rela-

tionships between students

and teachers. When GA stu-dents and faculty work to-gether, there are no limits.

The Initiatives for the Future

have already begun tobuild on the incrediblestrength of our existingprograms, and over timethey will empower studentsto take ownership of their

educational lives, to pursuelearning that is based inexperience, to merge tra-ditionally distinct disci-plines, and to immersethemselves in their educa-tion as innovators and cre-ative problem solvers. TheGA students of today arecultivating the intellect, thecreativity, the ingenuity

and the character to playa role in shaping the worldof tomorrow. n

Greenwich AcademylaunchesInitiatives for the FutureGreenwich Academy

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dren are born with: the ability to think,

their readiness to learn, and their capability

of experiencing feelings and developing

relationships. This proprietary program

provides the three components of a high-

quality early childhood curriculum: de-

velopmentally appropriate experiences,

engaging classroom spaces, and respon-

sive childteacher relationships.

Since young children best understand

what they can directly sense and experi-

ence, StartSmart experiences for infants,

toddlers, and two-year-old children are

active, sensory-based, and meaningful.Using StartSmart, Tutor Time teachers plan

the curriculum to strengthen childrens

emerging language, cognitive, physical,

and socialemotional skills. Daily activities

are individually selected by the teachers

for each child, based on his or her needs

and interests.

Tutor Time teachers are undergoingspecialized training for StartSmartto help

them observe, assess, and plan for each

childs growing skills. The program also

includes fun skill-building activities for

parents to help boost their childs devel-

opment and brain power even before

baby learns to talk.

Tutor Time is currently accepting en-

rollments for children ages six weeks to

ve years old. For more information, con-tact Carol Anderson at 203.846.6046. Call

to schedule a tour or visit www.tutorti-

menorwalk.com. n

uToRTIME, from previous page

TutorTimeNorwalk.com


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by EILEEN DANDREASpecial to The Hour

Parents of students inkindergarten through eighthgrade concur on the numberof reasons to select All SaintsCatholic School for their chil-dren to attend.

In addition to its recog-nized academic excellencefostered in a safe environ-ment, along with affordabletuition, All Saints features:

n A new e3 Science Park

n Hands-on science part-nership with NorwalksMaritime Aquarium

n Spanish for grades K8

n iPads in the classrooms

n STEM integration

n A wide range of after-school activities

n Athletic program

n Extended day program

n Drama & music programAnd what do high schools

say about All Saints gradu-ates? Well, Father Bill San-giovanni, president of NotreDame in Faireld, sums it upfor most when he says: . . .graduates from All Saints arealways a very welcome ad-dition to Notre Dame CatholicHigh School. They come well

prepared for the rigors ofhigh school academics, andthey tend to get very involvedin the school communitywhether it be athletics, ex-tra-curricular activities, andservice programs and proj-ects they bring that AllSaints spirit along with them

to Notre Dame. In my posi-tion it is easy to rate a schoolby looking at its graduatesperformance thats why Igive All Saints an A++.

Please visit www.all-saintsnorwalk.com or call(203) 847-3881 for more in-formation. n

by SUSAN ZELMANSpecial to The Hour

Aristotle Circle Peer Tu-tors is based on a simplemodel: Empower the bright-est students in our neigh-borhoods to serve as effectiveinstructors for other childrenand then personally match

these peer tutors based onthe unique needs and per-sonal interest of the tutee.

Research and experienceshows that peer tutoring of-fers academic and nonaca-demic benets for both thetutor and the tutee. Peer tu-tors serve as positive rolemodels. Aristotle Circle Peersrecruits and trains high

achieving students from localpublic and private highschools. Only a small percentof those who apply are ac-cepted as tutors. Our tutorsnot only excel academically,but are highly involved andshine in other activities suchas music, languages, sports,and community service.

Class sizes are increasing,

school budgets are shrinking,time pressure on families isescalating, and the criteriafor measuring success arechanging, making it chal-lenging for many children to

keep up or get ahead. Ourmission is to provide quality,individualized educationalsupport and advice. Our so-cial mission is to be the largestyouth employer.

In Faireld County, since2011, weve hired over 100top achieving students astutors and helped over 150children. We are very proudof our tutors success. Timeand again our clients havetold us their children im-proved their grades and aremore condent in their stud-ies. Our proven success canfurther be measured by thenumber of clients over 90percent who say theywould recommend us to afriend. In addition, many ofour graduating seniors aremoving on to to some of themost prestigious colleges

and universities in the coun-try.

In addition to our peertutoring service, Aristotle Cir-cle in Faireld County canprovide access to a nationalnetwork of experts to adviseand coach you and your childthrough the college or privateschool admissions process,using the same quality, indi-vidualized approach.

Now is the time to get ajump start on the new schoolyear! Contact Susan Zelman,local regional adviso, at 203858 9389 or [email protected] or visit our websiteat www.peers.aristotlecircle.com, for a summer or back-to-school tutor, to becomea peer tutor, or to learnhow Aristotle Circle canhelp unlock your childs po-tential. n

Why parents andstudents chooseAllSaints Catholic SchoolSaints Catholic School

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by JESSICA AUSCAVITCHSpecial to The Hour

Lauralton Hall, Con-

necticuts rst Catholic col-

lege-prep school for girls,

provides more than an ed-

ucation it empowers

women for life.Thirteen Lauralton Hall

students experienced an

adventure of a lifetime on

a recent service trip where

they spent a week helping

to build a school in a small

village in Guatemala. The

students raised their own

money to pay for the trip

as well as for building ma-

terials needed to complete

the construction. Students

rolled up their sleeves and

helped paint, farm, and

teach English, making alasting impact on the lives

of children.

My greatest surprise

was that I went there want-

ing to change lives and

mine was changed instead,

said Diamante, class of

2015. It was such a thrill

when they unveiled the

plaque at the ribbon cut-

ting ceremony dedicating

the school to the students

at Lauralton Hall. It was

such a wonderful experi-

ence that a return trip is

planned for this upcoming

year.

Learn more at www.Lau-

raltonHall.org. n

by DR. MARKGOLDENBERG

Special to The Hour

There are currently 2.7

million children taking

stimulant medication for

ADHD in the United States.

One out of seven children

takes some form of psy-

chotropic medication.These medications alter

chemicals in the brain, yet

there has never been a re-

liable study linking ADHD

to chemical imbalance.

A recent Wall Street

Journal article discussed

the results of an 11-yearstudy of more than 4,000

children taking stimulants

for ADHD. The results stat-

ed that "those that took

medication actually per-

formed worse in school

than those with a similar

number of symptoms who

didn't [use medication(July 9, 2013). Peter

Jensen, associate director

of pediatric research for

the NIMH, also concluded

after an eight-year follow-

up of one of the largest

studies on ADHD that

medication use is not an

indicator of beneficial out-come but of deteriora-

tion(MTA study AHDH,

NIMH).

Studies like these arent

unique. The only way to

render appropriate treat-

ment is to address the root

cause of the issue. Re-

search shows that thesymptoms associated with

ADHD, learning disabili-

ties, and social and be-

havioral problems are

caused by an imbalance

in maturity of the brain,

causing an inability for the

two hemispheres of the

brain to communicateproperly. This functional

imbalance can be correct-

ed through proper assess-

ment and treatment, im-

proving the brains ability

to communicate and

process on a long-term

basis, leading to improvedattention, socialization,

and academic perform-

ance as well as a decrease

in negative behaviors.

To lea rn more or re-

serve a seat for his July

31st Free Parent Event, con-

tact Dr. Mark Goldenberg

at the Brain Balance

Achievement Center, 15

Cross Street, Norwalk CT,

T: 203.847. 3000, nor-

walk@brainbalancecen-

ters.com. n

Balanced Brain Center:Chemical imbalance and ADHDBalanced Brain Center:

Lauralton Hall:Catholic girls college-prep empowerswomen for life

Lauralton Hall:


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For more than 300 years,

Friends schools have been

recognized for excellent ac-

ademics as well as a whole-

child approach to intellec-

tual and moral develop-

ment.

Connecticut Friends

School (CFS) is the rst and

only Quaker elementary/

middle school in Connecti-

cut. Having approximately

70 students in ve multi-

age classrooms allows for

a remarkable student

teacher ratio.

Emphasis Vales

CFS combines outstanding

academics, arts, and out-

door leadership programs

with the Quaker values of

simplicity, peaceful prob-

lem-solving, and mutual

respect. School-wide activ-ities foster collaboration

and respect. The curriculum

promotes teaching every

subject in a way that en-

hances student under-

standing of justice and ba-

sic human and civil rights.

Itellectal & PersalGrwth

Connecticut Friends School

believes that education is

preparation for life, includ-

ing the lively development

of intellectual, physical, and

social-emotional capacities

as well as those of the spirit.

Teachers at CFS are facili-

tators of the learning

process, using dialogue, in-

quiry, and reection as tools

for learning.

The school is accredited

by both the Connecticut

Association of Independent

Schools, and Friends Coun-

cil on Education. At CFS,

students engage in serious

work in a joyous atmos-

phere, and hail from Wilton,

Westport, New Canaan,

Ridgeeld, Redding, West-

on, Darien, and Norwalk,

among others.Attend an Admissions

Open House, at 1:00 p.m.

on November 9, 2012, Feb-

ruary 1, 2013 (snowdate:

February 8) and April 5,

2013.

Connecticut Friends

School and Connecticut

Friends Nursery School are

located in Wilton, Conn.

Contact Beth Skudder at

CFS for more information

is needed BethSkud-

[email protected],

or call (203) 762-9860. Visit

www.CTFriendsSchool.org .n

Connecticut Friends School &

Friends Nursery School Master teachers lead small groups within multi-age classesthrough a rigorous, engaging program of hands-on, experientialand thematic studies Inclusive Quaker values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community,

equality and stewardship of the earth Rich, varied arts classes including theater, drumming, music,art, storytelling, fiber arts, and dance Outdoor education and leadership programs for grades fivethrough eight every other week Field trips, enhancing the curriculum, as a regular part of theprogram Service learning as an introduction to changing the worldthrough organized action Main campus on five wooded acres; a second, 15-acre campusused as a living classroom for nature studies and activities

Contributed photos.

Students at Connecticut Friends School enjoy a low student to

teacher ratio and learn the Quaker values of simplicity, peace, in-

tegirty, equality, stewardship of the earth, and community

Connecticut Friends School & NurserySchool:A Quaker education teaches academics

along with fostering integrity & mutual respect

Connecticut Friends School & NurserySchool:


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by JUDIE SZUETS

Special to The Hour

The Academy of Infor-mation Technology & En-gineering (AITE) is an inter-district, college-preparatoryhigh school. AITE combinestraditional high school cours-es, cutting edge technologytraining, industry certication,college credit, and paid cor-porate internships. AITE ac-

cepts students from Stam-ford and neighboring com-munities through an appli-cation and lottery system.All classes take place in thestate of the art AITE schoolbuilding on Stamfords HighRidge Road.

The school is designedto give students in gradesnine through 12 a decidededge upon graduation fromhigh school, whether theyare looking to secure high-paying jobs or gain admit-tance to competitive col-leges.

Students can choose elec-tives from ve areas of con-centration, dual credit collegecourses, and virtual highschool courses, in additionto college preparatory aca-demics requirements. Areasof academic concentrationsinclude:

IfrmatiTechlgiesCcetratiThis concentration consistsof courses that enable stu-dents to develop advancedcomputer skills to use in anIT related eld or to use tech-nology as a tool in a broad

variety of other elds. In ad-dition to regular academiccourses, students followingthis area of concentrationwill take required courses toexpose them to the basicsof computer systems andprograms, and then follow

with a series of professional

level courses in their ownareas of interest.

Architectral &EgieerigCcetrati

This is a pre-engineering in-terest based program for stu-dents providing them withthe knowledge needed tosucceed in the challengingand rapidly changing world

of design, manufacturingand technology for careerswhere job descriptions arebeing rewritten almost daily.Students take specializedcourses offered by ProjectLead the Way (PLTW), eachsemester and use cuttingedge technologies includingComputer-Aided Design

(CAD) and other advanced

application programs. PLTW(www.pltw.org) is a four yearcourse sequence that offersan opportunity for collegecredit. DACE (Architecture, Con-struction, Engineering) Men-toring Program. The nation-ally recognized ACE Mentor-ing Program provides edu-cational and eld experience

with local architectural, con-struction management, andengineering rms. Studentswork with professionals toobserve and participate inactual design and buildingprojects. For further re-sources, visit online atwww.acementor.org.

Bsiess Ccetrati

This is a four-year curriculum

introducing students to skillsand knowledge associatedwith business activities bothnationally and globally. Stu-dents learn practical andvaluable applications usingMicrosoft Office, accounting,digital publications, businesslaw, nancial analysis, andmanagement tools in prepa-ration for college and careers.Field trips to corporate en-vironments, round table dis-cussions with business lead-ers, and potential internshipsat local businesses are partof this concentration.

Cllege CreditStudents may take college-level courses offered by theUniversity of Connecticut,

the University of New Haven,

and Norwalk CommunityCollege. These courses, of-fered onsite at AITE, UCONNStamford, or at the Norwalkcampus, offer additional chal-lenges, make a college ap-plication more competitive,provide dual credit (highschool and college), and en-able studentsto save money on college tu-ition. Students may also takeadvantage of a five and one-half year high school-Asso-ciates Degree Program of-fered through a partnershipbetween the Stamford PublicSchools and Norwalk Com-munity College.

Virtal High SchlThis program is recommend-

ed for students who can work

independently in a project-based, team oriented, anddistance-learning environ-ment. An interest survey isgiven prior to sign-up to ver-ify that the student is self-directed and will be success-ful in such a program. Parentsand students are requiredto sign a contract of acknowl-

edgement. The completecatalogue of over 300 cours-es, offered by VHS, is listedat www.govhs.org.

For more information onthe Academy of Information

Technology & Engineeringcall (203) 977-4336 or visitwww.aitestamford.org. n

AITEwill prepare your child for collegeand a career

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by KATHLEEN OROURKESpecial to The Hour

Kings promise to its families is clear: We strive to un-derstand each student at a considerable level of detail, al-lowing us to personalize each childs educational experienceand maximize the potential of all. That experience will beeven greater this fall as students are welcomed into Kingsnewly renovated Upper School. Summer construction hasunveiled a beautiful state of the art Academic Center andCommon Area that allows for a collaborative workspaceand a new home for King College Counseling.

Our new Global Education Program aims to developstudents knowledge of the worlds cultural diversity withinhe context of globalization. A Global Studies distinction,

s well as numerous cultural and service learning trips,nhance our students experiences and prepare them to

be responsible global citizens. Our students have traveledo China, Costa Rica, Greece, France, and Rwanda this year.

Across campus, students are involved and actively en-aged in learning. Our Lower School fosters a love of

learning in a stimulating, challenging, and supportive en-ironment. Middle School students master skills andevelop talents that best prepare them for the rigors of

the Upper School. Upper School students take advantageof a broad array of strong college preparatory courses andelectives, competitive athletic options, and outstandingperforming and visual arts opportunities. The NationalMerit Scholarship Program, the College Board, the FairchesterAthletic Association, and numerous other local and regionalathletic and artistic organizations regularly recognize ourstudents for their achievements.

In each division, students explore various pathways tosuccess in a myriad of areas. A few examples of theseinclude our Lower School formal chess groups and com-petitive LEGO Mindstorms Program; the Middle School or-ganizes an International Fair and offers more than 20different clubs and service programs like the Physics Cluband Midnight Run programs; the Upper School provides

opportunities in Debate and Model UNon national and in-ternational competitive levels; and our Senior May ProjectProgram allows seniors to develop an individualized ex-perience, on or off campus, that deepens an interest orpassion.

Arts and athletics are vital components of the King ex-perience. Our Varsity Athletic Program has seen FAA andNew England championships as well as individual studentsnamed All-Americans. Team and individual options in ath-

letics abound, with many of our graduates continuing toplay at the college level; some have gone on to ndsuccess as professional athletes as well. Kings PerformingArts Center is lled to capacity for the annual Upper Schoolperformances; Middle and Lower School students are in-volved in a number of theatre, vocal, and instrumentalprograms, as well as additional performances throughoutthe year.

At King, we advocate for the growth of high qualityservice learning and community based learning opportu-nities. Our goal is to bring students educational experienceto life by cultivating reciprocal service and a learning part-nership among our students families, faculty, staff, andsurrounding communities.

The King experience is founded on the idea that learning

is a lifelong journey, and each child's journey is lled withdiscovery, challenge, and success. Students emerge fromKing as bright, intelligent, condent young men andwomen who are prepared for success at the top collegesand universities and who possess a desire to make astrong and positive impact on their communities and onthe world.

For more information on King, contact them at203.322.3496 or visit their website at www.klht.org. n

Fulfilling our promise: The KingexperienceKing


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St. Aloysius School col-laborates with its parentsas the primary educatorsendeavoring to educatethe whole child by provid-ing an excellent educationbased in Gospel values. Lo-cated in the heart of NewCanaan, Conn., the schoolsvalue-based education isgrounded academically

and morally to equip itsstudents to enter highschool, college, and theworkplace as literate, com-petent, and socially respon-sible young adults.

The schools curriculumis fully aligned with andexceeds the Common CoreState Standards (CCSS)while living the Gospel val-

ues. Science, technology,engineering, and ,athemat-ics (STEM) are integratedin the curriculum in eachsubject area and thematictopics are integrated acrosscontent areas. This ap-proach fosters relevancy,teaches students to usecritical thinking, problemsolving, collaboration, com-

munication techniques,and innovation skills nec-essary to compete in aglobal economy. Technol-ogy is a dynamic compo-nent of each students ed-ucation. It is a tool thatenhances education and isavailable for every student kindergarten throughgrade eight with the use

f computers and Smartboards. Technology in-struction begins in kinder-

arten; it has helped rstrade reading and changed

middle school science forhe better. Imagine virtual

programs that simulate

earthquakes used in study-ing the effects of force! Theschool has partnered withStanford University to offeracademic enrichment toits students using an online,interactive program inmathematics, reading, andliterature to meet learningchallenges and inquisitive-ness of the gifted student

while being an excellenttool for review and studyby students of all abilities.

Common Core StateStandards require a newgeneration of assessment.

These new standards arerigorous, internationallybenchmarked, and requirestudents to show theirwork. Therefore, assess-

ments must measure stu-dent progress toward bothnational standards andCCSS. St. Aloysius Schoolhas implemented newstandardized testing Ter-raNova-Common Core,which offers new itemssuch as constructed re-sponse and performancetasks. In addition, assess-

ment continues through-out the year, aligned withthe Common Core objec-tives. Benchmark online as-sessments provide teacherswith information aboutwhere the students are,what their needs are, andwhat gaps they have.Meeting students instruc-tional needs and individual

learning styles is what St.Aloysius School does best.

Distinguished as a BlueRibbon School for its stu-dents achievements inreading and mathematics,more than 36 percent ofthe eligible student body

qualied for the 20122013CTY Talent Search for giftedchildren sponsored by theJohns Hopkins UniversityCenter for Talented Youth.

This qualication requiresperformances at or abovethe 95th percentile on thenationally normed stan-dardized test.

A hallmark of the St.

Aloysius School educationis the infusion of its Catholicidentity into its rigorouscurriculum. Catholic dogmaand tradition, gospel values,morality, and the call tofamily and community par-ticipation and service fur-ther distinguish a St. Aloy-sius education. Stewardshipis a guiding principle and

each grade level has beeninvolved in projects thatinvolve opportunities notonly to provide service toothers, but to get out inthe community anddemonstrate studentscommitment to treating allwith compassion and dig-nity. Throughout the lastschool year, students were

involved in many steward-ship activities includingdecorating and deliveringpumpkins to School HouseApartments, a senior resi-dence in New Canaan;packing nearly 200 shoe-boxes with toys and good-ies for the Operation Christ-mas Child Project, whichwere delivered around the

world; and collecting candyand preparing Easter bas-kets that were donated toAls Angels, an organizationsupporting children bat-tling cancer and other hard-ships. Another major serv-ice involved the Kids Help-

ing Kids outreach activityfor which St. Aloysius stu-dents lled 50 backpackswith school supplies thatwere delivered to an EastRockaway elementaryschool damaged andclosed until January 2013from Hurricane Sandy.

The daily religious edu-cation, a spirit of commu-

nity service and the much-loved buddy system inwhich the lower school stu-dents bond with their up-per school buddies cre-ate a safe, warm learningenvironment in which theSt. A children thrive. Musicand art are integral com-

ponents of the educationalprogram and are woveninto the fabric of classroomlessons. The music pro-gram and Performing Artsalso support the schoolsliturgies and musical pro-ductions.

Graduating with supe-rior academic skills, theeighth graders frequently

place into high school class-es such as: Geometry, APHistory, Honors Algebra,Honors English and HonorsBiology. Among highschool attended by recentgraduates are: BrunswickSchool, Convent of the Sa-cred Heart, Faireld Prep,

Fordham Prep, Iona Prep,

Lauralton Hall, Regis School,

and Trinity Catholic.

St. Aloysius, a Roman

Catholic, co-educational

school for grades kinder-

garten through eight, ad-

heres to its mission state-

ment: a community per-

meated by Catholic teach-

ings and values, where ac-

ademic excellence is pro-

moted through the spiri-

tual, intellectual, physical

and emotional develop-

ment of each student.

For more information,

contact Admissions at

203.966.0786, ext 109. n

St. Aloysius School:Where strong academicsmeld with spirituality & community serviceSt. Aloysius School:

A Blue Ribbon SchoolST. ALOYSIUS SCHOOL

Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges

OPENHOUSE

October 20, 2013

11:30-1:00PM

Registration at 11:30

Program begins at 11:45 am

33 South Avenue

New Canaan, CT

Admissions:

203-966-0786 ext. 109

www.staloyssiusschool.net

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What makes AITE unique?# Small Student Populat ion

# IT & Pre-Engineering

programs# Technology Rich

Environment

# Rigorous Academic

Preparat ion# Early College Experience

# Integrat ion of Technology

in all classes

# Virtual High School# Mult icultural Diversity

# Develops the Whole Child

Academy ofInformationTechnology &

EngineeringAn Interdistrict Magnet PublicCollege Prepatory High School

Serving Lower Fairfield County

A 21st Century High School Education

in a Small Caring Environment O P E N H O U S E S C H E D U L Efor 2013 - 2014

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November 16, 2013

10:00 AM 2:00 PM

Saturday,

December 14, 2013

10:00 AM 2:00 PM

Saturday,

January 11, 201410:00 AM 2:00 PM

Thursday,

January 23, 2014

7:00 PM 9:00 PM

All applications dueby February 12, 2014

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