Message from the Principal
As an integral part of St. Mary Parish, the educational ministry of the School of St. Mary flows from the underlying mission of the Church — to teach the message of Jesus, to live the message of Jesus, and to show the meaning of Jesus’ message in our lives. Students, therefore, regularly participate in liturgical worship and prayer, and are consistently provided opportunities to demonstrate this commitment to God, neighbor, and self.
To this end, we provide, first, a Christian environment where every student is valued as a member of the diverse Body of Christ and, secondly, an excellence in academics so that each student can live responsibly and effectively in the present as well as prepare for future challenges. Although the education of children is primarily awarded to parents and guardians, we assist in this most important responsibility by providing a caring, positive, student-centered learning environment. This furthers the development of each student’s spiritual, intellectual, psychological, and physical capabilities and potential.
We strive to model a respect for all persons and nurture a sense of community, characterized by respect in action, word, and motivation, among the entire school staff and student body. We work to build strong responsibility for self and the world by highlighting Christian values education throughout the curriculum and by consistently encouraging responsible Christian personal growth. We work to elevate each student’s awareness of his or her important and unique place in the Body of Christ, a process which also facilitates each child’s growth in self-esteem.
Finally, we not only encourage — but count on — our parents for continued positive involvement and ongoing support of the total school program as we all, guided by the Spirit, work toward strengthening the St. Mary Catholic education community.
Dr. Kevin T. Zajdel
Principal