Annual State of the Catholic
School Report
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Annual State of the Catholic School Report
Rev. Robert P. Ricciardi, Pastor
Mrs. Margaret Whalen, Principal
Mrs. Judith Rowinski, Asst. Principal
Mr. Kevin Lawlor, School Board Chair
Mr. Eric Bauer, Finance Committee Chair
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Mission Statement
Where We Attend To The
Spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs of our students
Based upon the gospel message of Jesus to “love one another as I have loved you”
Within a
Safe, nurturing and academically stimulating environment.
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Hallmarks
Family-Oriented School
Experienced and stable faculty
Partnership with parents
Updated/online textbooks and materials
Active and supportive H.S.A.
Experienced School Board
Three-year strategic plan
Co-curricular activities including sports, chorus, drama, violin, piano, FMI/CMI band, student council, NJHS, math counts club, garden club and homework club.
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Hallmarks (cont.)
Professional faculty learning communities - weekly
Before/after school academic enrichment – this year added chess club, technology club, legos
Safety Drills: lockdown, weather and fire
Special Events:
Fall Festival, Celebration of Catholic Schools month, Concerts, Halloween Party, Christmas and Easter Celebrations, Flag Day, middle school socials, monthly grade-led meditations, Play Day and the Cheshire Memorial Day Parade with float, band, marching students.
Technology – laptop cart, iPads, SMART boards
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Legacy of Catholic Education at St. Bridget Catholic School
1963 – Opened as a junior high staffed by Sisters of Charity
1985 – Closed due to lack of enrollment
1994 – Re-opened as only parochial school in Cheshire with Pre-K, K & 1st
1997 – All 10 classrooms are full
1998 – 12 classroom wing added
2002 – 1st graduation class
2005 – Library and office upgrades
2008 – Gym, parish center, music and art rooms added and field upgraded
2012 – Continues to grow and flourish as a Pre-K thru 8 school accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges 6
Cities / Towns2013- 2014
2012-2013
2011-2012
2010-2011
2009-2010
2008-2009
Cheshire, 06410 251 265 257 259 232 223Beacon Falls, 06403 1 1 1 1 1 3Bethany, 06524 - - - - 1 1Bristol, 06010 5 2 5 5 3 3Cromwell, 06416 - - 3 3 3 - East Haven, 06473 1 4 3 3 2 -
East Hampton, 06424 - - - 1 1 1Hamden, 06514 16 13 12 11 13 12Higganum 1Meriden, 06451 28 22 20 23 14 12Middlebury, 06762 1 1 2 2 2 2Middlefield, 06455 - - - 1 1 1Middletown, 06457 - 1 1 1 - -Naugatuck, 06770 12 11 5 2 3 6New Haven, 06516 - - - - - 1North Haven, 06473 - 1 4 1 1 -
Oxford, 06478 - - - - 2 2Prospect, 06712 26 24 24 27 31 28Southington, 06489 35 38 46 44 48 42Thomaston, 06787 - - - - - 1Wallingford, 06492 35 35 37 37 32 36Waterbury, 06705 8 8 8 8 6 4Weston, 06883 - - - - - 1Wolcott, 06716 3 4 6 8 9 9
Woodbridge, 06525 - - - 1 1 1 Total 423 430 434 438 406 389
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Where Students Live
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251; 59%
1; 0%
5; 1%
1; 0%
16; 4%1; 0%
28; 7%
1; 0%
12; 3%
26; 6%
35; 8%
35; 8%
8; 2% 3; 1%
Cheshire, 06410
Beacon Falls, 06403
Bristol, 06010
East Haven, 06473
Hamden, 06514
Higganum
Meriden, 06451
Middlebury, 06762
Naugatuck, 06770
Prospect, 06712
Southington, 06489
Wallingford, 06492
Waterbury, 06705
Wolcott, 06716
Enrollment History
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Year Enrollment (# of Students)
03-04 421
04-05 400
05-06 395
06-07 389
07-08 391
08-09 386
09-10 408
10-11 441
11-12 436
12-13 430
13-14 423
Initiatives to Increase Enrollment
Community and Parish Outreach
Advertising / Promotion / Public Relations
Weekly Open Door School Tours
Parent Ambassador Program
Enhanced Facebook Page
Special Events:
- Annual Open House
- Grandparents/Special Guest Day
- 20 Year Anniversary Celebration
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Initiatives to Increase Enrollment
Special Events Continued:• Alumni Reunion
• Alumni Newsletter
• Active Pre-K and Kindergarten transition to primary grade curriculum program for parents
• Middle School presentation for current and prospective 5th grade parents detailing curriculum
• Mrs. Judith Rowinski Annual Student Scholarship
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Curriculum Objectives
To graduate students who are:
- Productive, moral citizens
- Critical thinkers with emphasis on:
◦ Recognition and appreciation of God being the creator of everything good in the universe
◦ Problem solving applications to everyday life
◦ Logical and abstract thinking
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Curriculum – Pre-K
Full and Half day classes
Religion- Integrated throughout the curriculum
Kindergarten Readiness- Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science
Weekly Enrichment
- Spanish, Library, Physical Education, Music, Art and Computer Lab
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Pre – K (continued) 3 and 4
Religion: children brought to church to show them the altar, Stations of the Cross, Tabernacle; Gospel Weeklies; celebrating the liturgical season
Math: making patterns with concrete materials; sorting by color; basic addition and subtraction sentences
Language Arts: letter of the week; sight words, name writing, books created and colored by students.
Social Studies: family tree, community helpers, special holiday celebration
Multicultural music and dancing; Spanish
Science: experiments, investigations, making predictions, graphing
Physical Education: Coordination, respect of personal space, following directions, cooperation.
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Curriculum - Kindergarten
Full Day Classes
Religion- Integrated throughout the day
Language Arts- Phonics, reading, writing and speaking
Math- Basic math computation, math concepts
Science / Social Studies- Hands-on lessons
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Kindergarten
Religion: God made us special
Introduction to Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist
Learn prayers
Liturgical seasons
Saints
Community Service
God’s Gift of Creation
Language Arts: short vowel words
Nouns, adjectives, and verbs
Character, setting, plot
Read and write high frequency words
Rhyming words
Syllables
Capitalization, punctuation, and spacing
Statements and questions – identifying and writing
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Kindergarten
Math: sorting, patterns, addition and subtraction, time to hour and ½ hour; introduction to money, measurement, graphing
Science: weather, clouds, sun and shadows, night and day, life cycles, animal characteristics, sink and float, magnets, seasons
Social Studies: maps and globes, why rules are important, community helpers, needs and wants, goods and services, holidays, symbols of the U.S., how people around the world are the same and different
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Curriculum – Primary Grades 1-3
Religion- Taught daily and integrated throughout all areas of curriculum;
sacramental preparation (grade 3) Participation in the Living Rosary; Gospel Weeklies, monthly mass; prayer meditations, Child Lures Program
Language Arts- Phonics, Reading, Spelling, Writing, Oral Language,
Handwriting, Grammar, Listening Skills, SMART board integration
- Small group instruction – differentiated activities
- Book Reports with Oral Presentations
Math- Hands-on use of manipulatives; concepts and problem solving;
differentiated instruction through SMART board lesson, iPads18
Curriculum – Primary Grades (cont.)
Social Studies- Geography- World cultures : Grade 1 Family report, Grade 2 Columbus unit- Government and community- Field Trips: community sites
Science- Hands-on skills development – Beardsley Zoo/Audubon- Problem solving and the use of the scientific method- Life, earth and physical science/Science Fair boards
Weekly Enrichment- Spanish, Art, Music, Library, and Physical Education- Technology integrated across all curriculum areas via SMART
boards, iPads, Webquests
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Curriculum – Grades 4-5
Religion- 10 Commandments: -Made our own “commandments” for classroom- 7 sacraments: -Research our own baptism -Sacrament mosaics -Child lures- Parts of the Mass -Make a booklet- Beatitudes- Works of Mercy- Family Life
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Curriculum – Grades 4-5
Language Arts
- Writing domains, different genres, peer editing, pair share
- Research paper – study a President/class PowerPoint presentation, Biography research paper
- Book Clubs
- Oral and communication skills – Halloween scary stories
- Writing prompts & share
- Responses to literature
-Poetry Writing – “I am” Poem
- Writing/Illustrating Children’s book
Informational texts paired with narrative reading
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Curriculum – Grades 4-5 (cont.)Math
- Basic operations and skills:drill/practice/real world application/adapted mind/flash card math/iPad math/Tessellation making
- Algebra/Computation and Measurement- Using iPads and QR code readers- Geometry – find geometric shapes outside – take pictures with
Ipads and share with class through slideshow; life in a “geometrical town”.
- Writing about mathematics
Science- Life, physical and earth science
- 1 Lab report/marking period
- Using interactive software – SMART, Apps, websites to enhance
- 5th grade renewable energy research boards
- Science Fair boards – display of concrete science experiments 22
Social Studies
- History of the US, State of CT –
- act out events throughout Revolutionary war
-CT State book
-CT State Capitol tour
- Geography, interpretation of maps and charts; mapmaking app
-pumpkin globes
- penny timeline of student’s life
- Cumulative PPT combining the regions of the US
- Documentary: Ancient civilizations powerpoint, Imovie
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Curriculum – Middle School 6-8:Emphasis on high school preparation
Religion- Old Testament, symbols, rituals, and Sacraments, morality,
church history and becoming witnesses to our faith
Language Arts- Variety of genre, short stories, novels
- Grammar instruction including composition, parts of speech, research papers, SAT prompts, document based question
- Toontastic Cartoons to study elements of plot
- Making games to reflect a book
- Webspiration for writing
- Novels: “Nothing But the Truth”, “TheDevil’s Arithmetic”, “To Kill a Mockingbird”
- Mock trial based on novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird”
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Curriculum – Middle School (Cont.)Math
- General math
- Pre-Algebra
- Algebra 1 / Geometry
Social Studies / History- Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome
- American History from colonial period to the present time
Science- Life, physical and earth science
- Use of science lab with inquiry based weekly lab activities
- Student-centered science fair using scientific method
- Writing across the curriculum
- Interactive textbooks
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Technology
Technology is integrated across all grade levels to:
- Design and develop lessons and activities in a variety of instructional settings for all students
- Optimize learning
- Differentiate instruction
- Create multi-media presentations
Professional Development:
- Current research on new technologies in order to plan learning environments and experiences
- Gather curriculum specific information
- Integrate technology into the curriculum/subject
- Use new portal to communicate to community
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Technology Committee
Rigorously identifies, evaluates, and applies emerging technologies as they relate to teaching and learning
Uses technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practices
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IOWA Results 2013*
* Core Totals reflect all subtests excluding math computation
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Grade Grade Equivalent 3rd 4.1
4th 5.7
5th 7.1
6th 8.6
7th 9.9
IOWA Results 2013
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GradeGrade Equivalent On Math Computation
3rd 4.4 4th 4.9 5th 6.5 6th 8.5 7th 8.8
Student Ministry
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All based on the Catholic Social teaching and bringing dignity and justice for all life that God has created. We follow in the words of Jesus “Love one another as I have loved you.” Our prayers go with every project and we are God’s hands on this earth. “We are called”
Cheshire Food Pantry: “Stuff-a-bus”, Easter bags, Mitten Tree
“Cure” Support – Cheshire Relay for Life, Cheshire Lights of Hope
Military Groups – Vet toiletries, card making, candy collection, Memorial Day Parade, Flag Day Services
Infant Support – Carolyn’s Place/Waterbury, Birthright rose sale
Parish Service – Shoppers Delite, Lenten suppers
Hospital – chorus to Mid-state Medical
Safety/Health – Primary grades Fire Truck/Dental visits
St. Bridget Parish - 2012
Marriages - 7
Baptisms - 51
Funerals - 46
Sunday Collection
- $12,302 average per week
- Average $676.61 per week for Archdiocese of Hartford Cathedraticum
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Financials
Average K – 8 Tuition last three years
• Based on Page 1 budget, K-8 cost per student.
- 08-09 $3,602.53 based on 348 students
- 09-10 $3,679.68 based on 382 students
- 10-11 $3,722.42 based on 401 students
- 11-12 $3,846.29 based on 398 students
- 12-13 $3,905.03 based on 389 students
Current average K – 8 Per Pupil Cost / Tuition
- 13-14 budget - $5,168.09 / $4,021.94 based on 370 students
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Financials
Archdiocese of Hartford Support
Archbishop’s Annual
$15,000
CSSP – Catholic School Support
$10,000
(HOPES)
$1014.50
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Financials
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Parish Subsidy – Past Three Years
Year Subsidy ($) Bingo ($)
09-10 0 7,500
10-11 0 7,500
11-12 0 7,500
12-13 38,400 (Budgeted) 7,500
13-14 38,400(Budgeted) 8,000
School Income
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84%
1% 3%
1% 8%
1%
2%
Tuition and Fees Assessment
Parish Support Grants
Advancement Rentals
Others
Financial OverviewExpenses
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78%
7%
13%
1% 1%
Payroll Instructional
Operational Student Services
Advancement
Financial Programs to Maintain Stability
Rigorous Budget Development & Tracking
Monthly Cash Flow Analysis
Annual reconciliation of 3-year Strategic Plan with Financial Outlook
New Development Initiatives
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Completed Initiatives
Emergency Alert System
30 iPads and cart
18 laptops (to complete cart containing 30 laptops)
Fencing around blacktop and field
New lighting in parking lot
Window blinds in all classrooms
Playscape
Wireless technology throughout building
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Planned Near Term Capital Initiatives
Further upgrades to school-wide security system
Expand intercom system to music and art rooms and parish center
Additional security camera
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Strategic Plan
Launch world language program
Expand e-book learning
Increase mobile device learning
Increase professional development
Increase endowment for scholarships
Investigate need for special education teacher and part time resource teacher (part time)
Pave the parking lots
Electric screen for gym
iPad cart for primary wing
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St. Bridget School
Fostering Academic Excellence, Community Awareness
and Spiritual Growth
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