Celebrate Catholic Schools Week January 27, 2013

WHY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS? BECAUSE WE:
- Offer an education that combines Catholic tradition with academic excellence
- Partner with parents in the faith formation of their children
- Set high standards for student achievement and partner with them to help them succeed
- Provide a balanced curriculum that includes art, music, fitness, band and Student Council
- Enhance education with effective technology
- Instill in students the value of service to others
- Teach children respect of self and others
- Emphasize moral development and self-discipline
- Prepare students to be productive leaders
- Have 85 percent of graduates go to college
- Cultivate a faculty and staff of people who are dedicated, caring and effective
- Provide a safe and welcoming environment for all

WHY ST. MARY IMMACULATE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
St. Mary Immaculate School provides an outstanding academic, Christ centered Catholic education. Our whole-child approach fosters intellectual, spiritual, physical, & social development from Pre-School through 8th grade.
We implement the Joliet Diocese Early Childhood Curriculum and Core Curriculum. All SMI School teachers and assistants are state certified, experienced and highly educated. Our staff includes one with a PHD, 13 have Masters degrees in education, 4 have significant Graduate hours. They are dedicated to providing each child with the best possible Catholic education.

OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, Jan. 27 - 10:00am to Noon
Tour St. Mary Immaculate School. See why we are so proud of this Christ-filled learning center. You can admire Science Fair exhibits, meet teachers in their classrooms, the Administration and School Board members.

OBSERVE CLASSES IN SESSION
By appointment only. Call 815-436-3953.

REGISTRATION FOR 2013 - 2014 SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS JANUARY 27.