Transfiguration School

Catholic Schools Week Events

Catholic Schools Week Schedule at Transfiguration School  January 30 - February 5, 2011
	Communion Breakfast: cooked and served by the school faculty and staff following the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, January 30th.
	Monday Tuesday
	Wednesday
	Heritage Day & Parent Visiting Day
	Green and Gold Dress-Down Day Penny Bingo and Principal's Treat

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2011 FOCUSES ON "GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY" AND THE POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION A CATHOLIC EDUCATION MAKES ON AMERICAN SOCIETY

The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2011 celebrates the fact that Catholic schools are an added value ("a plus") for the nation. Because of their traditionally high academic standards and high graduation rates, all supported by strong moral values, Catholic schools and their graduates make a definite contribution to American society. Catholic Schools Week is celebrated nationally beginning the last Sunday in January. For 2011 the dates are Jan. 30 through Feb. 5. Schools typically celebrate Catholic Schools Week with Masses, open houses and activities for students, administrators, faculty, school staff, the community and families. The logo designed for the week displays the words “A+ For America, Catholic Schools” beneath a stylized banner of stars and stripes in red and light blue. “Historically, Catholic schools are known for their high level of academic achievement, moral values and high graduation rates,” said Karen Ristau, president of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). “What may not be as widely recognized are the outstanding successes recorded by students of low-income families and students from the inner city. That’s certainly a plus for many portions of the American population.” Marie Powell, executive director of the Secretariat of Catholic Education of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, noted: “This year nearly 30 percent of the nation’s 2.1 million Catholic school students come from minority populations. Enrollment of students who are not Catholic has increased to 14.5 percent, an indication that many diverse families seek the benefits of a quality education with moral underpinnings.”

About the NCEA

The NCEA, founded in 1904, is a professional membership organization that provides leadership, direction and service to fulfill the evangelizing, catechizing and teaching mission of the church. NCEA members include elementary schools, high schools, superintendants, parish religious education programs and seminaries.

FAQs

What is Catholic Schools Week? Catholic Schools Week is an annual national celebration of the important role that Catholic elementary and secondary schools across the country play in providing a values-added education for America's young people. Catholic schools are proud of their educational network that emphasizes intellectual, spiritual, moral, physical, and social values in their students.  Catholic Schools Week is a key part of the yearlong National Marketing Campaign For Catholic Schools. When is Catholic Schools Week 2011? Catholic Schools Week begins the last Sunday in January. This year it is Jan. 30 - Feb. 5.  What is the theme of CSW? The theme is:  "Catholic Schools, A+ for America." What does Catholic Schools Week celebrate? Catholic Schools Week celebrates education that goes beyond preparation for a secular life ─ it is education that prepares students for a Christian life. CSW also celebrates the high standards of excellence and the quality of the education available to all students in Catholic elementary and secondary schools across the U.S. What is the purpose of the Catholic Schools Week celebration? The purpose of Catholic Schools Week is to build community awareness of, and involvement in, Catholic schools throughout the country. During this week, many dioceses and schools encourage parents to take full advantage of the benefits of local Catholic schools by enrolling their children in those schools. CSW also is an occasion for schools to interest citizens in volunteering their time and talents to the local Catholic schools. Who sponsors Catholic Schools Week? Catholic Schools Week is a joint project of NCEA and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. To view marketing items for Catholic Schools Week, visit the official Web site at: http://catholicschoolsweek.ncea.org, or learn more on the NCEA Web site at: /news/CatholicSchoolsWeek.asp. How long has Catholic Schools Week been around? The Catholic Schools Week celebration became an annual event in 1974.  The first national Catholic Schools Week slogan was "Different Where It Counts‑‑Message, Community, Service."