On Wednesday, Sept. 3, the enthusiastic sounds of faculty and students will be heard arriving to begin another academic year at St. Ephrem School. The administration, staff and students will proudly highlight St. Ephrem School’s ties to the parish and the Dyker Heights community at the Opening of School Mass on Monday, Sept. 8 at 10:30 a.m.

Tours for prospective families can be scheduled by appointment to meet and speak with principal, Annamarie Bartone, faculty, staff, students and parents as well as tour the well-maintained school facilities. On the tour, visitors will be given information folders and can see that a developmentally appropriate curriculum is implemented in the Early Childhood Program (early nursery, nursery, pre-K and kindergarten). Grades one through five are self-contained, and grades six through eight are departmental. St. Ephrem School maintains a new computer lab with an extensive software collection, SMART Boards and two libraries – primary and elementary.

Students consistently perform well on State and Diocesan Standardized tests and are recipients of Catholic high school scholarships.

Also open to visitors is the Common Core Writer’s Workshop and Enrichment Program, where students can extend and enhance ELA, social studies and science courses of study. Math computational skills are sharpened by using REFLEX Math, a computer-based program designed to increase fluency in Math computation skills and participation in the Renzulli Enrichment program.

The Catholic identity of St. Ephrem School is evident to all. It is felt, lived and shared through Gospel values and a solid curriculum. Tucked among busy classrooms is an oasis of peace, prayer, psalms, song and liturgical movement – the “Potters Room.” In this spirit-filled atmosphere, students encounter God’s peace and love.

The entire school community validates the presence of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters, parish priests and deacons, the loyalty of school parents, the commitment of teachers, the munificence of community workers and the conscientious students. Many activities successfully demonstrate respect and gratitude for each person connected with St. Ephrem School – past and present.

Visit www.stephremsch.org for more information.