Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Faculty Data

• Staffed by Lay Teachers and one Sister of St. Joseph

• Certified with Bachelors Degrees

• In the past three years two Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Awards were achieved 

Associations/Committees

• Parent Association 

• Athletic Association

• School Board

• Marketing Committee

• Fundraising Committee

For further information:

St. Mary Academy
56 Hopkins Place
Longmeadow, MA  01106
(413) 567-0907
email: stmaryschoollongmeadow@comcast.net

Mission Statement
Saint Mary’s Academy serves students, pre-kindergarten through grade eight, from Longmeadow and surrounding cities and towns.  The students are encouraged to develop to their full potential within a Christ-centered, challenging academic school community.  Students learn acceptance and appreciation of others by fostering a sincere love of God, in a nurturing environment.

Character

Compassion

Values

THE PHILOSOPHY OF SAINT MARY’S ACADEMY

The philosophy of Saint Mary’s Academy is grounded in faith and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.  We recognize the importance of providing our children of all faiths with a guideline for moral development by adhering to the virtues of charity and justice.

Saint Mary’s Academy strives to develop the moral, spiritual, cultural physical and intellectual potential of each student.  Through our curriculum, activities, and daily lives we remain focused on the individual child.  We strive to educate all aspects of the child by recognizing differences in learning style, by fostering an atmosphere of understanding and love, and by our dedication.  We challenge our students to excellence, while motivating them to develop an enthusiasm for learning.  We endeavor to affirm self-worth and self-image among each member of our community and to encourage the fulfillment of one’s highest potential as a child of God.

Religious Education

• Daily lessons in Christian Doctrine and Tradition

• Development of Christian Morals and Principles

• Instruction in Family Life Program

• Children’s Liturgies and Prayer Services

• Monthly Rosary Assembly

• Participation in Sacramental Program

• Organization and Participation in 8^th Grade Retreats

Reading & Language Arts

• Basal Reader

• Phonics

• Incorporated Reading and Writing

• Library Classes Pre-K through 8

• Readers Theater

• Annual Poetry Reading

• Annual Literary Tea

Math

• Lessons involving emphasis on Math concepts, processes, and word problem

• Manipulatives – lower grades

• Pre-Algebra and Algebra courses

Science

• Continually expanding Science Curriculum

• Scientific Method Application in Problem Solving

• Encouraged Science Research in Daily Living

• Lab Experience beginning in Grade K

 Social Studies

• Critical Thinking Development

• Historical Enlightenment and Evaluation

• Leadership & Citizenship Development

Music

• Well Developed Music Program, Grades Pre-K through 8

• Instruction in Music Theory

Art

• Artistic Ability Developed & Encouraged Through New Art Program K through 8

Physical Education

• Physical Education Pre-K through 8

• St. Mary’s Boys’/Girls’ Baseball Team

• St. Mary’s Boys’/Girls’ Basketball Team

• St. Mary’s Boys’/Girls’ Soccer Team

• Participation in CYO Sports Program

Health & Safety

• Health Classes K through 8

• Child Lures Program

• Town of Longmeadow Exemplary program – Step 2 

Computer Science

• State of the Art Computer Lab

• Updated Computer Instruction 1 through 8

• Classroom computers Pre-K through 8

Foreign Language

• Spanish Instruction Grades 4 through 8

Extracurricular Activities

• Drama Club

• Debate Team

• Garden Club

• Funfest

• Dances

• Ski and Snow Board Club

Community Programs & Special Events

• Educational Field Trips on All Grade Levels

• Community Service Projects

1. Food, Toys and Clothes Collection for the Less Fortunate.

2. Math-a-Thon for St. Jude’s Hospital

3. Easter Seals/Muscular Dystrophy

4. St. Mary’s Parish - Project Dolls

• Christmas Concert

• Living Rosary

• Catholic Schools Week Activities

• Parish Stations of the Cross Pre-K through 8

• Grandparents’ Day

• Field Day

• Family Frolics

Services

Town of Longmeadow and surrounding Communities provide:

• Educational/Psychological Testing

• Speech

• In-Town Bus Transportation

  Additional School Services Include:

• Active and Well Supervised Before & After School Program

• Private Piano Lessons

 Fundraising

• Annual Monsignor Thomas Devine Golf Classic

• A.C.E. Benefit (Dinner and Silent Auction)

• Great Lakes Scrip Program