The Strategic Plan of St. Elizabeth Elementary School
Mission Statement
St. Elizabeth Elementary School, rooted in the Benedictine tradition of Ora Et Labora (Pray and Work) and PAX (Peace), proclaims the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, fosters academic excellence, instills leadership, and promotes dedication to service as we educate our youth who will become the faith-filled citizens of tomorrow. In partnership with parents, St. Elizabeth Elementary School educates the mind, the body, and the spirit. Founded in 1908, we are a kindergarten through eighth grade co-educational Roman Catholic institution of the Diocese of Wilmington, providing a diverse and family oriented, caring environment, which serves St. Elizabeth, other parishes, and other denominations.
Belief Statements
School History
During this 2007-2008 school year, St. Elizabeth Elementary School is blessed to be celebrating its Centennial Year. In 1908, Rev. William D. Temple, in keeping with the tradition of founding a church and, almost immediately thereafter, a parochial school, asked that it be staffed by the Benedictine Sisters of Ridgely, Maryland. Although the parish was just established, the enrollment that year was 294 students. The school operated from a building on Broom Street. The Sunday contributions from parishioners funded the school and its operations.
The growth of the parish was demonstrated by the building of a new parish school which opened in 1930 with an enrollment of 486 students. Funding for the new school had been materially aided by the generosity of the Delaware State Foundation, P.S. DuPont, and John J. Raskob.
In the early 1930’s, when the depression hit the people of St. Elizabeth, as those throughout the country, Father Temple opened up sewing rooms in available school classrooms to make and distribute clothing to those in need. Breakfast was also prepared and served daily to over 150 children. Heating the new, large building was a serious worry and when funds ran out and aide was denied, Father Temple told his parishioners to register their children at No. 19, the public school down the street. A few hours after the Monday morning registration for enrollment, coal was delivered to heat the school building.
In 1940, the pastor Monsignor Grant opened St. Elizabeth High School, and since then St. Elizabeth Elementary School and St. Elizabeth High School have shared the facilities. In the mid-1950’s, a new wing was built on the Banning and Clayton Streets side of the building adding an additional eight classrooms. The gymnasium was built at this time as well. The elementary school enrollment increased steadily until it reached its peak in 1961, with 841 students in grades one through eight. In 1968, in addition to Sunday church contributions, tuition became a necessity. In 1984, St. Elizabeth Elementary School opened its Kindergarten, which was located in the Altar Server sacristy of the church.
Since the elementary and high schools shared the facility, space was at a premium. Through the combined efforts of the elementary and high schools, the Rose Marie Poppiti wing was built and dedicated in September of 1990. This wing allowed the Kindergarten to have a classroom in the school building and allowed the elementary school to create an Art Room and an enlarged and renovated Library-Computer Room with approximately eighteen computers.
Throughout the 1990’s enrollment was steady, and there was a deliberate attempt to reduce class size from an average of 34-36 students to per homeroom to 30-33 students per homeroom. In the late 1990’s, the elementary and high school once again joined forces to establish a premiere gym with four classrooms attached. This facility became known as the St. E Center and was dedicated in September of 2001.
Because of this development, St. Elizabeth Elementary School was again able to strengthen its program. The elementary school opened a second Kindergarten class and both programs have operated as full-day kindergartens since September of 2001. St. Elizabeth also was able to establish a Resource Room for students in grades one through four who suffered from a language-based learning disability. In addition, a full-sized state of the art Computer Lab was established with thirty-five computers. The original gym also was now for the exclusive use of the elementary school. Further, the space under the gym was renovated into two full-sized rooms with a kitchen area for the Extended Care Program.
In 2003-2004, Spanish classes were implemented for students in grades six, seven, and eight, but they were not continued into the following year. In 2005-2006, Spanish classes were offered once a week in grades four through eight. Beginning in the fall of 2007, as a result of our Strategic Planning, thirty instructional minutes were added to each school day and the Spanish classes were restructured so that students in grades six through eight would receive Spanish instruction three times each week.
In the spring of 2003, Sr. Gerard Falkowska, O.S.B., the Principal of St. Elizabeth Elementary School for thirty-three years was elected Prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of Ridgely, Maryland. This was a great loss for the school community. While there are only two Benedictine Sisters who presently serve on the faculty, the entire faculty since has strived to insure that the school would retain its Benedictine character: a commitment to welcoming, peace, prayer, and academic excellence. Each day, the students, faculty, and staff of St. Elizabeth Elementary School endeavor to live out the motto of the Benedictine Sisters, “That In All Things God May Be Glorified.”
Geographic Location
St. Elizabeth Elementary School is located in the southwest of the city of Wilmington in Delaware. While located within the city itself, it is at the very border of Wilmington. It is across the street from St. Elizabeth Church. Geographically, St. Elizabeth is positioned next the Cleland Heights community; for the most part, Cleland Heights is made up of modest three bedroom row homes. Across the street from the school and church is Canby Park which is managed by New Castle County. The school is fortunate to make use of the park for recess and some physical education classes.
Characteristics of the School and the Community
St. Elizabeth Elementary School has been blessed with the presence of the Benedictine Sisters of Ridgely, Maryland for one-hundred years. They were the first and only teachers in the school for well over fifty years. The Benedictine Sisters truly shaped St. Elizabeth into the outstanding school that it is today. While only two sisters are on the elementary school faculty, everyone at St. Elizabeth strives to live out the motto of the Benedictine Sisters, “That In All Things, God May Be Glorified.” In grades five through eight, all students write the Latin abbreviation of this motto U.I.O.G.D. at the top of their papers.
St. Elizabeth Elementary School shares its facility with St. Elizabeth High School. While the two schools share the same facility, both have their own programs and staffs. Both schools are blessed by the presence of the other, and this affords parents the option of having their child attend school in one place from kindergarten through grade twelve.
St. Elizabeth Elementary School currently has an enrollment of 396 students in kindergarten through grade eight. Please refer to the chart below for population statistics and projections.
| Grade | 2002-2003 | 2003-2004 | 2004-2005 | 2005-2006 | 2006-2007 | 2007-2008 |
| K | 44 | 52 | 43 | 45 | 39 | 26 |
| 1 | 56 | 39 | 54 | 38 | 41 | 43 |
| 2 | 58 | 54 | 43 | 47 | 33 | 39 |
| 3 | 51 | 58 | 54 | 45 | 41 | 32 |
| 4 | 55 | 47 | 55 | 49 | 42 | 40 |
| 5 | 66 | 54 | 55 | 52 | 47 | 44 |
| 6 | 66 | 64 | 50 | 62 | 51 | 50 |
| 7 | 59 | 65 | 64 | 59 | 64 | 58 |
| 8 | 70 | 57 | 64 | 67 | 59 | 64 |
| Total | 525 | 490 | 482 | 464 | 417 | 396 |
As with many Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese of Wilmington, especially those in the city of Wilmington, enrollment continues to be a challenge. A demographic shift has been occurring in Delaware with a great movement from northern Delaware to closer to the C and D canal. For New Castle County, the federal census reports a loss of 4000 people in the five to fourteen age-group between 2000 to 2005. Therefore, St. Elizabeth Elementary School is taking steps as outlined by the third goal of this Middle States plan to maintain financial stability and improve marketing and recruitment. Further, as suggested by the statistics in Appendix B on student departures, the elementary school has lost a large number of students due to financial reasons. This also supports the importance of maintain financial stability so families are able to afford the Catholic education provided by St. Elizabeth Elementary School.
Another statistical feature that St. Elizabeth Elementary School is attentive to is the percentage of school families who are parishioners of St. Elizabeth Parish. For the 2003-2004 school year, ninety percent of the school families of the elementary school were parishioners. This has dropped gradually over the past four years so for the 2007-2008 school year, eighty-one percent of the school families are parishioners. This bears watching as it could portend a change in school climate as well as level of commitment to the school. Each year, the number of students with attention disorders has grown; this compels the elementary school to continue to be mindful of ways in which we can better serve those with learning disabilities. Two years ago, the faculty, by levels, created resource books which contained several methods and strategies to teach those with learning disabilities. Last, the number of single parent families has grown by eight percent over five years. This increase suggests that the school consider more ways that we can offer support to our single parents.
School Climate
St. Elizabeth Elementary School offers a traditional academic program in a structured, nurturing environment. We have a committed faculty with an average length of teacher service of almost sixteen years. The teachers are collegial and respectful in their relationships with each other. The school has an active Home and School Association that supports the school financially and provides support for various activities throughout the school year. The faculty sets high academic and behavioral standards for the students. These standards are supported by the parents. The TerraNova testing reports as well as the students’ success in high schools offer support to the high academic standards.
St. Elizabeth Elementary School is deeply committed to maintaining a peaceful and Christ-centered environment. In support of this, for the past twelve years, St. Elizabeth has used a peaceful conflict resolution curriculum in kindergarten through eighth grade. While special time schedules were used for conflict resolution in the past, this year’s change in time schedules provided an opportunity for the school to schedule conflict resolution each Wednesday so that kindergarten through grade seven have conflict resolution at the same time. The eighth grade has an advisory period during this time, and conflict resolution is one of the areas covered and reinforced in this curriculum.
Students have the opportunity to participate in a number of co-curricular areas, mainly at the middle school level. A Student Leadership group exists to offer service to the school. In addition, students participate in the St. Mark’s Math and Science Olympiad, the Diocesan Spelling Bee, the Diocesan It’s Academic, the Declamation team, and the school choir. In the Spring of 2007, all middle school students participated in special elective exploratory classes taught by both teachers and parents. St. Elizabeth Elementary School has a vibrant Catholic Youth Ministry sports program where parents serve as coaches and assistants to insure that the children have opportunities to play and grow as athletes at various skill levels.
The spiritual life is essential to the school climate at St. Elizabeth Elementary School. Daily morning announcements begin with a scriptural quotation followed by a reflection. Each homeroom begins and ends the school day with prayer. The school has a sacramental preparation program for Penance and First Communion in the second grade and for Confirmation in eighth grade. In the cafeteria, all join in praying the “Grace before meals.” Each month, the school celebrates a weekday Mass together with members of the parish, and during Lent classes take turns attending the daily Mass. Penance celebrations are conducted during the Advent and Lenten seasons. On a Monday evening in May, the school community joins with the parish to hold a magnificent May Procession to honor the Blessed Mother. In prayerful remembrance of the school centennial, almost every Friday afternoon three grades go to church for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. In addition, for our centennial we held a school-wide evening pageant in which all of the students participated.
Student Performance Assessments
St. Elizabeth Elementary School uses a variety of developmentally appropriate assessments to measure student growth. In addition to teacher-made tests, written compositions, projects, and oral reports, student growth is tracked by their performance on the TerraNova standardized tests in grades one through seven. Student growth is reviewed individually as well as by group. Evidence provided by these measures shows that the great majority of the students are achieving at their grade level or beyond. All teachers are committed to student growth.
In kindergarten through grade four, student growth is shared with parents through weekly folders containing the academic work completed during the past school week. In grades five through eight, parents have access to their child’s grades via the online grade reporting program, Powerschool. Formal progress reports are sent home to all parents at the mid-point and end of each trimester. In addition, teachers meet with parents as needed throughout the school year to discuss student growth with scheduled conference time in the middle of each trimester.
All student records are complete and well-maintained in the school office. Commonly held norms relating to academic credit, grade placement, and academic recognition are practiced.
Governance and Accountability
St. Elizabeth Elementary School is a parish sponsored school in the Diocese of Wilmington. It operates under the administrative guidelines issued by the Diocese of Wilmington Catholic Schools Office. Fr. Dillingham, the pastor of St. Elizabeth Parish, Mr. Francis Corrigan, the school principal, Ms. Mary Jean Quill, the assistant principal, and Ms. Patricia Peterson, the development director, comprise the administrative team. Fr. Dillingham is a great supporter of the elementary school, and he charges the school principal with the daily management of the school. Fr. Dillingham is consulted in any serious disciplinary or financial concerns.
All school policies are developed in accordance with Diocesan policy as formulated by the Catholic Schools Office. The Board of Catholic Education approves and issues all new policy which is distributed to pastors and principals. Administration and faculty implement new policy after adapting it to meet the needs of St. Elizabeth Elementary School.
The governance and administration work cooperatively to establish and maintain constructive and positive relationships with faculty, parents, and the students. Good communication is vital to these relationships. An electronic newsletter is sent home each month to school families to keep them apprised of school news. Hard copies of these newsletters are kept in the office for any parent unable to receive the electronic newsletter. Monthly school calendars with special notes are sent home to the parents through the students. The principal meets regularly with the president of the Home and School Association. For the first time, St. Elizabeth Elementary School is using a program called “School Reach” which is an computer-based automated phone tree system that can call parents with messages regarding upcoming events or weather related school cancellations.
The faculty meets each morning for prayer, and after prayer the principal, the assistant principal, and teachers share any items appropriate for the day. The principal strives to maintain an open door policy with all faculty members so they can approach him with any concerns. Parents are also encouraged to contact the principal with any ideas or issues. The assistant principal consistently makes herself available to faculty members and parents. The faculty also meets monthly for faculty meetings. Each semester, teachers meet by levels and subject areas.
During the 2006-2007 school year, St. Elizabeth Elementary School began a strategic planning process that was led by a committee made up of the pastor, the principal, the assistant principal, the development director, teachers, parents, and parishioners. Through this strategic planning process, members of the committee met with various focus groups encompassing teachers, parents, students, and parishioners who not only helped revise the mission and belief statements but also assessed what they saw as the strengths and areas of growth for the school. From these focus groups assessments derive the goals that comprise this Middle States report.
The administration is committed to maintaining a structured and nurturing learning environment where all endeavor to live so “That In All Things, God May Be Glorified.” Through classroom visits as well as assisting with supervision at lunch and recess and dismissal, the principal and the assistant principal ensure that the curriculum is being taught and adequate supervision is in place.
Professional Development
All teachers in the Diocese of Wilmington are required to complete ninety hours of professional development over a five year period in order to renew their Continuing Licenses from the State of Delaware. Professional development may address Delaware state teaching standards as well as individual or school needs. All professional development must be approved by the principal, and documentation must be provided to the principal when the professional development is completed.
Professional development may also be offered through the Diocese of Wilmington or through the school. Each year, the Diocese provides days of professional development where teachers may choose from a variety of classes. At the school level, in August of 2006 all teachers were trained in “Step Up to Writing,” a highly organized, age appropriate writing program.
The spiritual development of teachers is also vital to the Catholic identity of St. Elizabeth Elementary School. Therefore, teachers meet each morning at 7:35 AM for communal prayer. On Mondays, the faculty prays a psalm, and during the rest of the week teachers volunteer to lead the community in prayer. The first meeting of the faculty each August is to celebrate Mass, and the faculty celebrates a special closing Mass each June. Further, the faculty makes an annual retreat. Religious education certification classes are offered by the Diocese of Wilmington twice a year.
Staffing
St. Elizabeth Elementary School has a clearly understood table of organization for the school with written job descriptions as provided by the Diocese of Wilmington. As in any school, the most important staff members are the teachers.
St. Elizabeth Elementary School has two classes for each grade from kindergarten through grade eight. In addition to these teachers with homerooms, the school is blessed to have full-time art, technology, physical education, and resource teachers. Another full-time teacher divides her time between four middle school classes a day and music for grades one through three. Grades five and six are served by a part-time math teacher, and the school has a part-time counselor, librarian, and Spanish teacher. Either full- or part-time teacher assistants are provided in kindergarten through grade four. St. Elizabeth Elementary School shares a full-time nurse, Mrs. Marion Flores, with the high school.
At the administrative level, St. Elizabeth Elementary School has a principal, assistant principal, and a development director. The assistant principal also teaches social studies to the eighth grade students. For administrative support, St. Elizabeth Elementary School has two excellent full-time secretaries who are not only efficient and knowledgeable, but they also are stellar examples of Christian hospitality to anyone who calls or visits the school.
The staff members possess the qualifications and experience to contribute to effective learning. The school leadership and staff work cooperatively to create a climate that is respectful of God, self, and others. The assistant principal, Miss Quill, has been proficient in mentoring teachers new to the school. Further, she has worked diligently to provide novice teachers ideas and support so that they can be successful in the classroom.
Based on guidelines from the Diocese of Wilmington, procedures are in place for determining adequate compensation, reasonable workloads, and acceptable working conditions.
Evaluation of the staff is based on both formal and informal observations. All staff members have an opportunity to discuss any facet of the evaluation.
Curriculum and Instruction
St. Elizabeth Elementary School cultivates a nurturing academic environment that recognizes the unique developmental needs of the students and strives to address these needs.
Each teacher’s goal is to provide a well-rounded academic program for each child. Curriculum guidelines are provided by the Diocese of Wilmington and are used to guide each teacher.
The academic program challenges the students at every level. The core curriculum consists of religion, reading, language arts, math, science, and social studies. Kindergarten through grade four are self-contained classrooms. While the kindergartens have different teachers for library, computer, and physical education, the kindergarten teachers integrate music and art throughout their curriculum. The students in grades one through four have special teachers for library, art, computer, music, and physical education. Both full- and part-time teacher assistants are provided at the kindergarten through fourth grade levels to support the children’s learning.
In fifth grade, students essentially rotate between the two homerooms with one teacher responsible for religion, science, and social studies, and the other homeroom teacher responsible for all language arts: writing skills, English, reading, and spelling/vocabulary. A third teacher is responsible for fifth grade math, and the students have library, art, computer, physical education, health, and math reinforcement in the Computer Lab. In grades sixth through eighth, the middle school, every grade has one teacher for all of language arts but various teachers for the other subjects. The sixth grade students also have health once a week. In seventh and eighth grade, students are grouped homogenously for math and reading, relying heavily on the students’ proficiency. In eighth grade, students who qualify take algebra while the rest of the class studies pre-algebra. Students in grades six through eight have Spanish three times a week as well as art, computer, health (grade six only), and physical education.
To insure that the needs of the students are met, at various points in the school year teachers meet by subject (i.e., math, language arts, science) as well as by level: Primary (K-2), Intermediate (3-5), and Middle School (6-8). Subject and Level Coordinators are in place to facilitate meetings and organize joint efforts.
In grades one through four, a Resource Room is provided for students with a diagnosed language-based disability, i.e., dyslexia, non-verbal learning disability. The students in grades one through three who qualify for this program receive all of their language arts instruction from the resource teacher, Miss Cooper. Fourth grade students in the Resource Room only receive their reading instruction there as it is used as a transitional year so that they are ready to receive whole class instruction in language arts by grade five.
Through Title I federal funding, part-time teachers are provided to offer extra small group help to students in the primary grades for those who struggle with language arts and math.
At all levels, the curriculum not only promotes critical thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving skills, but the students also develop their social skills in relationships with adults and their peers. Teachers throughout the school use a variety of educational techniques to teach the students.
Resources (Facilities, Materials of Instruction, Personnel)
St. Elizabeth Elementary School is blessed by a school building that is well-maintained and promotes student learning. As mentioned earlier, St. Elizabeth Elementary School and St. Elizabeth High School share the facility, with the elementary school primarily on the first floor and basement and the high school primarily on the second floor. The main part of the school building was completed in 1930 with major additions in 1956 and 1990. In addition to the eighteen classrooms used as homerooms for kindergarten through eighth grade, the school has a gym, auditorium (shared with St. Elizabeth High School), computer lab, art room, library, resource room, audio-visual storage room, infirmary, and faculty room. A main school office is centrally located. Other office space is provided for the principal, assistant principal, and the development director. The school has a fire alarm system, and the entire school practices fire evacuation procedures each month.
Other facilities on or close to the school grounds are used by the school. St. Elizabeth Parish Church is used to celebrate school Masses and prayer services. Under the church is Grant Hall, a reception hall which is used by students in grades one through eight for their lunch room. Various menu items are offered each day for students who wish to buy a lunch instead of pack their own lunch. Across the street from the school is Canby Park, a park owned and maintained by New Castle County. This park is used by the students at recess as well as for some physical education classes.
The facilities are maintained during the day by a Facilities Supervisor and three maintenance workers. A janitorial firm performs the daily cleaning tasks each evening.
Through the joint efforts of the elementary school and high school development directors, a great deal of improvements has been accomplished. In 2001, a capital campaign raised over five million dollars for the St. E Center, a complex that houses the high school gym and new classrooms. As a result of this campaign, both schools now have their own gym space and additional classrooms. Through this endeavor, the elementary school was able to start a second full-day kindergarten program and create a full sized computer lab. Also at this time, with the assistance of many parents on the Athletic Association, the old locker room space was converted to house St. Elizabeth Elementary School’s extended care program. In 2004-2005, both schools were able to raise $500,000 to replace over 240 windows in the school. Over the past few years, the schools have been able to upgrade electrical feeder cables, replace transformers, as well as begin to replace carpeted classrooms with tile. Currently, both schools are in a quiet phase of a fundraising campaign which will upgrade the heating and air conditioning in the auditorium and basement classrooms, and eventually renovate the auditorium to create the Benedictine Performing Arts Center.
St. Elizabeth Elementary School reviews instructional material and updates them as needed as finances allow. In June of 2006, after a special fundraising drive, the school was able to purchase thirty-five new computers for the computer lab. Over the past five years, new reading textbooks have been implemented in second through sixth grades. Kindergarten and first grade textbooks were implemented six years ago. Over the past two years, new science textbooks have been purchased for grades five through eight. New seventh grade social studies and math books have been acquired within the past five years. Fourth grade Delaware history textbooks for social studies were obtained in 2007. Math and science textbooks will be reviewed over the next year to see where updates need to occur.
St. Elizabeth Elementary School has a committed faculty who focuses on the academic growth of each child in a community animated by its Catholic faith. In addition, to our classroom teachers, St. Elizabeth is blessed to have teacher assistants in Kindergarten through fourth grade. The resource teacher provides all of the language arts instruction for students in first through third grade diagnosed with a reading disability. The resource teacher also teaches reading to fourth grade students with a reading disability. Further, St. Elizabeth has an art teacher, a physical education teacher who also teaches health to grades five and six, a technology teacher, and a part-time counselor. The school is also served by a development director who works in conjunction with the high school development director to obtain major grants. The development director has also taken a more active role in recruitment in recent years. Ms. Peterson, the development director, also helps produce a middle school year book.
Technology
St. Elizabeth Elementary School is dedicated to providing its students with the skills to use technology in a safe way. Therefore, all students in kindergarten through eighth grade have computer classes once a week. In computer class students receive training on how to use various software programs and the lab equipment. Students in computer classes receive training in safe and effective internet use, computer vocabulary, keyboarding, mouse usage, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. They practice multitasking between applications such as the Internet and word processing.
On most school days, the computer lab is available two or three times a day so other teachers can bring classes to the lab so they can integrate technology into their own instruction. Internet safety is a major concern for St. Elizabeth Elementary School so all students and their parents must agree to and sign an acceptable use policy at the beginning of each school year before students are permitted to use the computers in the lab.
In the past four years, the teachers have begun using Powerschool, an internet based grade reporting program that also develops grade reports and tracks attendance. This program has been hailed by parents because parents of students in grades five through eight can monitor their child’s performance via the internet.
St. Elizabeth Elementary School has a five year technology plan that is filed with the state of Delaware.
Over the past two years, St. Elizabeth Elementary School has developed a monthly electronic newsletter that is emailed to parents who provide their email addresses to the school. Roughly sixty-five percent of the families have provided their email addresses for this service. The electronic newsletter is also linked to the website. A handful of hard copies of the newsletter are kept in the office each month for certain families who request them.
Funds are set aside each year to keep technology and software current and to provide for any needed repairs. At the end of the 2005-2006 school year, all of the computers in the lab were replaced with current models. As this report is being prepared, the server for the school is being replaced with a newer model. St. Elizabeth Elementary School has been sustained in its efforts with technology through the help of parents. One parent in particular did most of the cabling for the classrooms so the teachers were able to connect to the internet for Powerschool.
Financial Data
In January of each school year, the Diocese of Wilmington provides salary scales, health care costs, and other financial data to the pastors and principals so that they can prepare elementary school budgets. At St. Elizabeth Elementary School, members of the Parish Finance Council, in consultation with the pastor and principal, prepare a budget for the elementary school. St. Elizabeth Parish has always been strongly supportive of St. Elizabeth Elementary School, both spiritually and financially. Each year, the parish allots a subsidy of $85,000 for the elementary school, though in recent years the subsidy has been larger. Further, the parish sets aside at least $10,000 each school year to allocate to families in financial need. Periodically, members of the Parish Finance Council meet with the school principal to discuss the state of the finances and to determine if the school is meeting the budget in terms of income and expenses.
The income of the elementary school is developed primarily through tuition. There are two tuition scales, one for families who are parishioners and one for families who are not. Discounts are provided for multiple children in the school on both scales. Families who receive the parishioner rate are expected to participate in the life of the school and parish; participation is measured in both time and financial assistance. Active parishioners are expected to worship at St. Elizabeth Parish and volunteer at various events throughout the year. In addition, school families who are parishioners are expected to contribute at least $500 a year in the church offertory and offer support for the school and parish fundraisers. The Diocese of Wilmington provides some tuition support for families who demonstrate financial need. Over the past five years, the typical award per family is anywhere from $500 to $1000, with about twenty-five school families receiving aid.
The pastor, principal, and Parish Finance Council make every effort to insure that tuition is affordable. Over the past five years, most annual increases have been around five to six percent. With the costs of everything from heating to health care, the elementary school’s total expenses have risen only about five percent year.
For the past five years, tuition has increased at approximately five or six percent each year while the total income has risen on average only at a rate of about three percent. In expenses, most years have seen a small percentage increase (averaging four percent) each year for the past five. Since the student enrollment has been declining, all of this information further compels the elementary school to create a financial plan to maintain affordable tuition.
Strategic Goals and Action Steps
I. Foreign Language Goal
Goal
By 2012, all students in grades K-5 will receive basic instruction in Spanish with students in grades 6-8 receiving more intensive study, in order to leave St. Elizabeth Elementary School with an increased level of Spanish proficiency.
Responsible Agents
Co-chairs: Mrs. Colleen Fetters and Mrs. Diane Pyle
Committee Members: Ms. Christa Andersen, Mrs. Mary Jo Brockel, Ms. Nancy Cooper,
Mrs. Antoinette Elia, Mrs. Julie Gore, Ms. Karen Hnatowski, Mr. Matthew Johnson,
Mrs. Wanda Stober, Ms. Christina Tarabicos, Mrs. Christina Wecht, Mrs. Carole Welch,
Mrs. Janice Zeberkiewicz
Administrative Facilitator: Mr. Francis Corrigan
Action Plan
FALL 2007
1.1 During the summer of 2007, the Spanish Curriculum Committee will meet to
work on the Spanish program goal.
1.2 Administration will add thirty instructional minutes to each school day to accommodate Grades Six, Seven, and Eight receiving Spanish three times a school week.
1.3 Administration will hire a certified foreign language instructor for Grades Six, Seven, and Eight.
1.4 The Spanish Curriculum Committee will consult with Spanish teachers from St. Elizabeth High School for input in enhancing the Middle School Spanish Curriculum.
1.5 The Spanish Curriculum Committee will explore the possibility of purchasing a Spanish video program for Kindergarten through Grade Five.
SPRING 2008
2.1 The Spanish Curriculum Committee will continue consultation with St. Elizabeth High School Spanish teachers for enhancing the Middle School Spanish curriculum.
2.2 The Administration, after consultation with the Spanish Curriculum Committee, will decide whether or not to purchase a video program for Kindergarten through Grade Five.
2.3 The Home and School Association will conduct various fund-raising events for
the Spanish curriculum budget.
2.4 The Spanish Curriculum Committee will develop a list of core-vocabulary for use in Kindergarten through Grade 5.
2.5 A sub-committee will be involved in a professional development day to explore TPR (Total Physical Response) Method used in Grades K-5.
2.6 The Spanish teacher will measure Spanish proficiency with an end of the year
assessment for Grades 6-8.
3.1 Language Arts teachers in Kindergarten through Grade Five will introduce and implement the list of core Spanish vocabulary.
3.2 The Spanish Curriculum Committee will search for Spanish speakers to visit the
Kindergarten through Grade 5 classes.
3.3 The Kindergarten through Grade 5 teachers will receive more professional development in the Total Physical Response method.
3.4 The Spanish Curriculum Committee will investigate alternative resources such as CD’s, visual aides, books, etc. to enhance the Spanish curriculum.
3.5 The Spanish Curriculum Committee will explore alternative funding to purchase materials for the Spanish curriculum.
SPRING 2009
4.1 The administration will send out a survey requesting parental involvement with
Spanish activities.
4.2 The Spanish Curriculum Committee will develop an additional vocabulary list to be used in Grades 1 through Grade 5.
4.2 The Kindergarten through Grade 5 Language Arts teachers will receive more professional development in the Total Physical Response method.
4.3 The Spanish teacher will develop a new end of the year assessment tool for Grade 7 and 8.
4.4 Spanish will be reinforced in activities in Kindergarten through Grade 5 Art and Physical Education.
4.5 The Home and School Association will conduct various fundraising events for the Spanish budget.
4.6 The Spanish Curriculum Committee will investigate appropriate Spanish materials that are needed to enhance the Spanish curriculum.
FALL 2009
5.1 The Language Arts teachers in Grades 1 through 5 will introduce and implement the additional Spanish vocabulary words.
5.2 Spanish speaking parents and community members will speak with various classes in Kindergarten through Grade 8.
5.3 The Kindergarten through Grade 5 teachers will receive more professional development in the Total Physical Response method.
5.4 The Spanish Curriculum Committee will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Spanish program.
5.5 The Administration will acquire appropriate Spanish materials to enhance the Spanish curriculum.
SPRING 2010
6.1 The Spanish Curriculum Committee will develop an additional list of Spanish core vocabulary words to be implemented in Grades 2 through 5.
6.2 The Kindergarten through Grade 5 teachers will receive more professional development in the Total Physical Response method.
6.3 Spanish will continue to be reinforced in activities in Kindergarten through Grade 5 Art and Physical Education.
6.4 The Spanish teacher will develop a new end of the year assessment tool for Grade 8.
6.5 The Spanish Curriculum Committee will investigate appropriate Spanish materials that are needed to enhance the Spanish curriculum.
6.6 The Home and School Association will continue to conduct various fundraising events to provide funding for the Spanish curriculum.
FALL 2010
7.1 The Language Arts teachers in Grades 2 through 5 will introduce and implement the additional Spanish vocabulary words.
7.2 Spanish speaking parents and community members will continue to speak with various classes in Kindergarten through Grade 8.
7.3 The Kindergarten through Grade 5 teachers will receive more professional development in the Total Physical Response method.
7.4 The Spanish Curriculum Committee will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Spanish program.
7.5 The Administration will acquire appropriate Spanish materials to enhance the Spanish curriculum.
SPRING 2011
8.1 The Spanish Curriculum Committee will develop an additional list of Spanish core vocabulary words to be implemented in Grades 3-5.
8.2 The Kindergarten through Grade 5 teachers will receive more professional development in the Total Physical Response method.
8.3 Spanish will continue to be reinforced in activities in Kindergarten through Grade 5 Art and Physical Education.
8.4 The Spanish Curriculum Committee will investigate appropriate Spanish materials that are needed to enhance the Spanish curriculum.
8.5 The Home and School Association will continue to conduct various fundraising events to provide funding for the Spanish curriculum.
8.6 The Spanish Curriculum Committee will explore the students’ interest level in forming a Spanish Club in Grades 6 through 8.
FALL 2011
9.1 The Language Arts teachers in Grades 3 through 5 will introduce and implement the additional Spanish vocabulary words.
9.2 Spanish speaking parents and community members will continue to speak with various classes in Kindergarten through Grade 8.
9.3 The Kindergarten through Grade 5 teachers will receive more professional development in the Total Physical Response method.
9.4 The Spanish Curriculum Committee will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Spanish program.
9.5 The Administration will acquire appropriate Spanish materials to enhance the Spanish curriculum.
9.6 If enough student interest warrants, a Spanish Club will commence.
SPRING 2012
10.1 The Spanish Curriculum Committee will develop an additional list of Spanish core vocabulary words to be implemented in Grades 4-5.
10.2 The Kindergarten through Grade 5 teachers will receive more professional development in the Total Physical Response method.
10.3 The Spanish Curriculum Committee will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Spanish program.
10.4 The Spanish Club will host a Hispanic Dinner.
II. Curriculum Review Goal
Goal
By 2012, St. Elizabeth Elementary School will implement an on-going formal curriculum review and analysis for all subject areas beginning with Mathematics (Fall of 2007 to the Spring of 2009) and Science (Fall of 2009 to Spring of 2011) with an annual basic review for all academic curriculum areas.
Responsible Agents
Co-Chairs: Mrs. Donna Cleary and Miss Caitlin Meara
Committee Members: Mrs. Angela Chickadel, Mrs. Colleen Craighton, Mrs. Maureen Hussey, Mrs. Maryann Hutchison, Mrs. Kathryn Krakowiak, Mrs. Susan Lashley, Mrs. Eileen Lisowski, Sr. Eleanor Murray, Miss Mary Murray, Mrs. Mary Ellen Papili
Administrative Facilitator: Miss Mary Jean Quill
Action Plan
FALL 2007
1.1 Administration will add 60 minutes weekly of extra Mathematics instruction in Grades K-4 by restructuring the length of the school day.
1.2 Administration will add one period per week for Grade 5 Mathematics instruction in the Computer Lab under the direction of the technology instructor.
1.3 Administration will increase Grade 6 Science instruction by one class period (43 minutes) per week.
1.4 Algebra instructor will preview new texts to replace the Algebra text currently in use for the 2008-2009 school year.
1.5 Under the guidance of the Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator, Mathematics instructors will review and chart 2007 TerraNova Total Math national percentiles, final grades, and final exam proficiency for individual students in Mathematics. Mrs. Lashley, technology instructor, will create a spreadsheet to record statistics.
1.6 Mathematics instructors will closely examine individual TerraNova Math results for students considered “at risk” (a score of less than 50% national percentile in Total Math), identifying weak skills and concepts.
1.7 The principal will review and analyze class profiles for 2007 TerraNova results in Mathematics. Results will be discussed with the appropriate grade level instructors.
1.8 All Mathematics instructors will offer a minimum of 30 minutes after school help weekly in Mathematics.
1.9 All Mathematics instructors will conduct remediation and retesting for students scoring below 80% on skill work, quizzes, and tests.
1.10 Sr. Eleanor will lead all Mathematics instructors in creating an inventory of supplementary Mathematics materials. Copies of the inventory will be placed in the AV Room and in the Library.
1.11 Mathematics instructors of Grades K-4 will utilize their teaching assistants in implementing Math activities, small group remediation, and individual student help as identified by the instructor.
1.12 Throughout the 2007-2008 school year, the Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator will lead the Mathematics instructors in identifying the skills and content students will master at the completion of each grade level. The skills and content will align with the current Diocesan curriculum guide.
1.13 All Mathematics instructors will participate in professional development opportunities in Mathematics with each instructor attending at least one course by Spring 2009. This will be tracked by the Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator. Free courses are available through the Delaware Teacher Center. Courses which require a fee will be approved by the School Principal and paid with funds which have been allocated for professional development in the school budget. Mrs. Krakowiak will create a tracking chart.
SPRING 2008
2.1 Under the direction of the Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator, Mathematics instructors of Grades K-2 will evaluate potential new texts for the 2008-2009 school year using a formal textbook evaluation instrument.
2.2 The Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator will review the textbook evaluations for Algebra and Grades K-2. In consultation with the Principal, new books will be selected for purchase for the 2008-2009 school year. The cost of texts will be paid through funds in the school budget allocated for textbook renewal. The cost for consumable books will be paid by school families in the book bill.
2.3 The Science Curriculum Coordinator and Grade 4 Science instructor will preview, evaluate, and select a new Grade 4 Science text for 2008-2009 to replace the one currently in use. The cost of the new books will be paid through funds in the school budget allocated for textbook renewal.
2.4 Under the guidance of the Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator, Mathematics instructors will review and chart 2008 TerraNova Total Math national percentiles, final grades, and final exam proficiency for individual students in Mathematics.
2.5 Mathematics instructors will closely examine individual TerraNova Math results for students considered “at risk” (a score of less than 50% national percentile in Total Math), identifying weak skills and concepts.
2.6 The principal will review and analyze class profiles for 2008 TerraNova results in Mathematics. Results will be discussed with the appropriate grade level instructors.
2.7 The principal, Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator, and grade level Mathematics instructors will analyze the TerraNova 2008 results compared to the 2007 results.
2.8 The Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator will lead instructors in an evaluation of the efficacy of additional instructional minutes in Mathematics on student performance.
2.9 Under the direction of the Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator, Mathematics instructors will analyze the yearlong tracking of skills and concepts for each grade level looking for gaps and overlaps in instruction.
2.10 Curriculum coordinators will lead subject area teachers in an end of school year basic review of all curriculum areas. Curriculum coordinators will guide subject area instructors in the analysis of topics, concepts, and skills taught at each grade level in alignment with the current Diocesan curriculum guides.
FALL 2008
3.1 Publishers will provide in-service instruction for new Mathematics series in Algebra and Grades K-2. The Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator will make the arrangements.
3.2 Mathematics instructors will implement new Mathematics series.
3.3 Grade 4 Science instructor will implement new Science series.
3.4 Sr. Eleanor will lead all Mathematics instructors in updating Mathematics materials inventory.
3.5 Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator will guide all Mathematics instructors in identifying and targeting Mathematics concepts that need development.
3.6 All Mathematics instructors will continue participating in professional development opportunities in Mathematics for the 2008-2009 school year.
SPRING 2009
4.1 Algebra and Grades K-2 Mathematics instructors will evaluate the new Mathematics series.
4.2 Under the guidance of the Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator, Mathematics instructors will review and chart 2009 TerraNova Total Math national percentiles, final grades, and final exam proficiency for individual students in Mathematics.
4.3 Mathematics instructors will closely examine individual TerraNova Math results for students considered “at risk” (a score of less than 50% national percentile in Total Math), identifying weak skills and concepts.
4.4 The principal will review and analyze class profiles for 2009 TerraNova results in Mathematics. Results will be discussed with the appropriate grade level instructors.
4.5 The principal, Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator, and grade level Mathematics instructors will analyze the TerraNova 2009 results compared to the 2008 results.
4.6 Algebra and Grades K-2 Mathematics instructors will identify needs for manipulatives and materials to supplement the new Mathematics series. The principal will order the requested materials, if funds are available through the school budget.
4.7 The Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator will lead all Mathematics instructors in planning and sponsoring a Math Fun Night for all grade levels.
4.8 The Science Curriculum Coordinator will consult with the Principal to explore a schedule change to implement one longer weekly lab period for Grade 7 Science.
4.9 Curriculum coordinators will continue to lead all subject area teachers in an end of school year basic review.
FALL 2009
5.1 The Science Curriculum Coordinator will guide Science instructors in previewing Science kits as they correlate to Diocesan curriculum guide
5.2 All Science instructors will participate in professional development opportunities in Science with each instructor attending at least one course by Spring 2012. This will be tracked by the Science Curriculum Coordinator. Free courses are available through the Delaware Teacher Center. Courses which require a fee will be approved by the School Principal and paid with funds which have been allocated for professional development in the school budget.
5.3 Mathematics instructors will continue participating in professional development opportunities.
5.4 The Science Curriculum Coordinator will lead all Science instructors in creating an inventory of Science materials. Copies of the inventory will be placed in the AV Room and in the Science Lab.
5.5 Science instructors will emphasize hands-on lab activities using the scientific method.
5.6 Under the guidance of the Science Curriculum Coordinator, Science instructors will map concepts covered at each grade level to identify gaps in curriculum in alignment with Diocesan Science standards.
SPRING 2010
6.1 Under the guidance of the Science Curriculum Coordinator, Science instructors will evaluate the inventory of Science materials and identify needs for new materials.
6.2 Science Curriculum Coordinator will lead Science instructors in evaluating and selecting new Science kits and materials for purchase as financing allows. The Science Curriculum Coordinator will consult with the Principal to ascertain the financial resources available through the school budget.
6.3 The Science Curriculum Coordinator will consult with the Principal to develop a system of identifying yearly budget needs for Science consumable laboratory supplies and replenishment.
6.4 Under the guidance of the Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator, Mathematics instructors will review and chart 2010 TerraNova Total Math national percentiles, final grades, and final exam proficiency for individual students in Mathematics.
6.5 Mathematics instructors will closely examine individual TerraNova Math results for students considered “at risk” (a score of less than 50% national percentile in Total Math), identifying weak skills and concepts.
6.6 The principal will review and analyze class profiles for 2010 TerraNova results in Mathematics. Results will be discussed with the appropriate grade level instructors.
6.7 The principal, Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator, and grade level Mathematics instructors will analyze the TerraNova 2010 results compared to the 2009 results.
6.8 The Grade 7 Science instructor will evaluate efficacy of schedule change for longer lab periods for Grade 7 Science students.
6.9 The Grade 6 Science instructor will consult with the principal to explore schedule change to implement one longer weekly Science lab period for Grade 6 Science.
6.10 The Science Curriculum Coordinator will lead Science instructors in expanding Science extracurricular activities and opportunities.
6.11 The Science Curriculum Coordinator will lead all Science instructors in planning for a Science Fair for all grade levels for the 2010-2011 school year.
6.12 Curriculum coordinators will continue to lead all subject area teachers in an end of school year basic review.
FALL 2010
7.1 Science instructors will implement new Science kits.
7.2 Mathematics and Science Curriculum Coordinators will lead those curriculum teachers in updating Mathematics and Science inventories.
7.3 The principal will implement schedule change for Grade 6 Science to accommodate a longer lab period one day per week.
7.4 All Science instructors will continue participating in professional development opportunities in Science for the 2010-2011 school year.
7.5 All Science instructors will incorporate lessons for students to prepare them for participation in the Spring Science Fair.
SPRING 2011
8.1 Science Curriculum Coordinator will consult with the Principal and officers of the Home and School Association to allocate funds to expand Science related field trips and guest presenters. Free guest presenters are also available through the Delaware Visiting Scholars Program.
8.2 Science Curriculum Coordinator, in conjunction with the Technology Curriculum Coordinator, will lead Science instructors in evaluating audiovisual and technology materials available for Science instruction.
8.3 Under the guidance of the Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator, Mathematics instructors will review and chart 2011 TerraNova Total Math national percentiles, final grades, and final exam proficiency for individual students in Mathematics.
8.4 Mathematics instructors will closely examine individual TerraNova Math results for students considered “at risk” (a score of less than 50% national percentile in Total Math), identifying weak skills and concepts.
8.5 The principal will review and analyze class profiles for 2011 TerraNova results in Mathematics. Results will be discussed with the appropriate grade level instructors.
8.6 The principal, Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator, and grade level Mathematics instructors will analyze the TerraNova 2011 results compared to the 2010 results.
8.7 The Grade 6 Science Instructor will evaluate efficacy of schedule change for longer lab periods for Grade 6 Science students.
8.8 Science instructors will lead students in Grades K-8 in the school Science Fair. It is anticipated that the fair will be held every other Spring.
8.9 Science teachers will evaluate the success of the Science Fair through teacher, student, and parent surveys.
8.10 Middle School Science instructors will investigate and plan a Science Career Fair for Middle School students (Grades 6-7-8) in the Fall of 2011.
8.11 Curriculum coordinators will continue to lead all subject area teachers in an end of school year basic review
FALL 2011
9.1 Principal will purchase necessary audiovisual and technology materials as finances through the school budget allow.
9.2 All Science instructors will continue participating in professional development opportunities in Science for the 2011-2012 school year.
9.3 Middle School Science instructors will sponsor Science Career Fair for Middle School
students.
9.4 Middle School Science instructors will evaluate the success of the Science Career Fair through student surveys.
SPRING 2012
10.1 Under the guidance of the Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator, Mathematics instructors will review and chart 2012 TerraNova Total Math national percentiles, final grades, and final exam proficiency for individual students in Mathematics.
10.2 Mathematics instructors will closely examine individual TerraNova Math results for students considered “at risk” (a score of less than 50% national percentile in Total Math), identifying weak skills and concepts.
10.3 The principal will review and analyze class profiles for 2012 TerraNova results in Mathematics. Results will be discussed with the appropriate grade level instructors.
10.4 The principal, Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator, and grade level Mathematics instructors will analyze the TerraNova 2012 results compared to the 2011 results.
10.5 Science Curriculum Coordinator will lead Science instructors in evaluating the efficacy of new audiovisual and technology materials.
10.6 Curriculum coordinators will continue to lead all subject area teachers in an end of school year basic review
III. Marketing and Finance Goal
Goal
By 2012, St. Elizabeth Elementary School will maintain affordable tuition by creating and implementing a financial plan as well as by improving marketing, recruitment, and retention.
Responsible Agents
Chair: Mr. Francis Corrigan
Committee Members: Mr. Conway Bristow, Mrs. Shirley Bounds, Mr. James Chickadel,
Mrs. Jane Chickadel, Mr. Ken Cresci, Father Charles Dillingham, Miss P. Patricia Peterson, Miss Mary Jean Quill
Action Plan
FALL 2007
1.1 The administration will use the school’s Centennial events to garner more media attention.
1.2 The faculty and administration will invite parents to participate in school Centennial events to strengthen their connection with the school community.
1.3 The administration will invite teachers, parents, and other stakeholders to join a Financial Advisory Council to create the financial plan and offer ongoing support in maintaining financial stability.
1.4 The administration will compile enrollment, financial statistics, and population statistics for analysis by the Financial Advisory Council.
1.5 The administration will continue to use the school’s electronic newsletter to share the good news of St. Elizabeth Elementary School with its current families.
1.6 The administration will increase the number of tours offered for prospective families.
1.7 The development director will develop relationships with local realtors so they could offer information about St. Elizabeth Elementary School to families moving into the area.
SPRING 2008
2.1 The Financial Advisory Council will meet to analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats offered by the enrollment, financial statistics, and local population statistics.
2.2 The Financial Advisory Council will begin to write a financial plan for the school.
2.3 The administration and faculty will host a second open house for prospective families.
2.4 The administration and web master will consider ways to update the school’s website especially for use as a marketing tool.
2.5 The administration will continue to use the school’s Centennial events as ways to market the school.
2.6 The faculty and administration will continue to involve parents in the school’s Centennial events to strengthen their connection with the school community.
2.7 The administration will continue to use the school’s electronic newsletter to share the good news of St. Elizabeth Elementary School with its current families.
2.8 The administration will continue to host numerous tours for prospective families.
FALL 2008
3.1 The Financial Advisory Council will complete and begin to implement the school’s financial plan.
3.2 The pastor and principal will explore the possibility of one special collection a year during Mass for school needs.
3.3 The principal and development director will explore ways to recruit students in the Hispanic community.
3.4 The web master will update the school’s website.
3.5 The pastor and the administration will explore the possibilities of a pre-school.
3.6 The administration will continue to use the school’s electronic newsletter to share the good news of St. Elizabeth Elementary School with its current families.
3.7 The administration will continue to host numerous tours for prospective families.
3.8 The faculty and administration will invite parents to participate in special school events to strengthen their connection with the school community.
SPRING 2009
4.1 The Financial Advisory Council will continue to implement the financial plan.
4.2 The Financial Advisory Council will review the school’s income and expenses.
4.3 The Financial Advisory Council will continue to explore alternative tuition plans.
4.4 The principal and development director will recruit students in the Hispanic community.
4.5 The faculty and staff will host two open houses for prospective families.
4.6 If the pastor finds it possible, a special collection for the elementary school at one weekend’s Sunday Mass will be implemented.
4.7 The administration will continue to use the school’s electronic newsletter to share the good news of St. Elizabeth Elementary School with its current families.
4.8 The administration will continue to host numerous tours for prospective families.
4.9 The pastor and the administration will continue to explore the possibilities of a pre- school.
FALL 2009
5.1 The Financial Advisory Council will continue to implement the financial plan.
5.2 The Financial Advisory Council will review the school’s income and expenses.
5.3 The Financial Advisory Council will consider whether to implement an alternative tuition plan for the 2010-2011 school year.
5.4 The administration will continue to host numerous tours for prospective families.
5.5 The administration will continue to use the school’s electronic newsletter to share the good news of St. Elizabeth Elementary School with its current families.
5.6 The faculty and administration will invite parents to participate in special school events to strengthen their connection with the school community.
SPRING 2010
6.1 The Financial Advisory Council will continue to implement the financial plan.
6.2 The Financial Advisory Council will review the school’s income and expenses.
6.3 The Financial Advisory Council will begin to explore alternative tuition plans.
6.4 If possible, a special collection for the elementary school at one weekend’s Sunday Mass will be held.
6.5 The faculty and staff will host two open houses for prospective families.
6.6 The administration will continue to host numerous tours for prospective families.
6.7 The administration will continue to use the school’s electronic newsletter to share the good news of St. Elizabeth Elementary School with its current families.
