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ATTENTION: ARMENIAN PARENTS
Dear Armenian Parents,
It is with great pleasure that we announce:
- We will be accepting students for the 2011-2012 academic year including Nursery, Kindergarten and Grades 1 through 4.
ST. ILLUMINATOR ARMENIAN DAY SCHOOL
Christmas Celebration
On Friday December 17, our students celebrated Christmas with a holiday program and publishing party.
The pupils performed songs, recitations, and a dance, while the publishing party was in the form of a Christmas play written and performed by the children.
Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, pastor, church Board members, the Armenian Relief Society “Mayr” Chapter, Hamazkayin and Homenetmen the school Board, parents, and friends attended this festive celebration. Dr. Markarian, School Board chairman, and Fr. Mesrob Lakissian spoke on behalf of the school. Santa made a special appearance and gave presents to the students. Presents were also given by the Pastor & Board of St. Illuminator Cathedral, the School Board, and the ARS “Mayr” chapter.
On Friday, Oct. 29, 2010 school children celebrated the Halloween.
Dr. Markarid Khachatryan visited St. Illuminator Armenian Day School on Friday Dec. 3, 2010
On Friday, Dec. 17, 2010 our school children will have a Christmas party and first publishing party. The publishing party will be in the form a Christmas play written and performed by our Students in grades 1-6.
The party will be from 1:00-3:30 in the school lunchroom, and we encourage you to attend.
Feast of the Holy Translators
On Friday, Oct. 22nd, 2010, the pupils of St. Illuminator Day School attended celebrated the Feast of the Holy Translator's Sourp Sahag Hayrabed, Mesrob Mashdots, and their fellow translators, with a program in the school hall.
The School Principal, Ms. Christine Reiglehoff, welcomed the Board members, parents, and guests. Then she invited the children to start the program under the direction of their Armenian teacher, Zemroukhd Markarian, and Music teacher, Shushan Savzyan, who also played the piano. They sang and recited songs and poems, read about our history which glorifies the invention of the Armenian alphabet and the translation of the Holy Bible.
The attendees enjoyed seeing the school children present such a meaningful and beautiful program.
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St. Illuminator Armenian
Day School
Founded in 1977, St. Illuminator has a long tradition of academic excellence.
The school is recognized by New York State, and we follow the state curriculum for every grade, N-6.
Our pupils consistently score above average on state and city tests, and most are placed in honors classes when they graduate and go into 7th grade.
In addition to teaching the common branch subjects we offer music, art and computer. Our pupils also learn about their rich Armenian heritage through the study of Armenian language, religion, history, art, dance, music and culture. Our class sizes are small, enabling teachers to give more individualized attention to their students.
Mission Statement
St. Illuminator Armenian Day School is devoted to preserving and encouraging an appreciation for the Armenian language, history, religion and culture while maintaining high academic standards in Armenian and English subjects. The School strives to provide educational opportunities that will develop positive universal values, academic, social and emotional skills that will guide, prepare and encourage our students to be better citizens. We foster a safe, nurturing environment of mutual respect. We aim at helping the student to discover and develop a sense of self-esteem, through self-discovery of basic gifts and personal talents.
Philosophy, Curriculum and Implementation
The student is learning at the core of our education. Understanding students' abilities and guiding them so that he/she can develop to the best of his/her capabilities. The curriculum is child-centered, and we approach each student as a valued individual. We encourage free thinking and uninhibited dialogue. It endeavors in all areas of learning to develop the individual student's potential to the utmost. The programs adopted by the School are based on the concept of growing in a tolerant and understanding environment with respect to fellow students.
The School calendar and schedules for classes and activities are made in accordance with the Standards for New York State Elementary Schools.
Our approach is holistic, focusing on academic excellence, social growth, and ethical development of our pupils.
Our small classes enable us to meet the needs of all of our students, we emphasize:
- A blend of current and traditional curricula and practice
- An Armenian environment which allows each child to grow in knowledge and commitment to his/her religious and historic heritage
- An opportunity for each child to develop values which will give him/her the strength to live in the challenging world of today
- An atmosphere of support and understanding
- A nurturing of positive feelings about self and others
- A recognition of the diverse needs and learning styles of each student
- An acceptance of racial, cultural, and social differences among students
- Involvement with parish and community, bringing in outside resources and providing student service opportunities
- It is our intent to maintain the intimate, family centered, small school setting. By the very nature of our size, we are able to know each individual child and family by name. We are enhanced by the collaborative relationship with our parents and St. Illuminator's Cathedral.
FYI
- To Apply
Contact the school office to obtain a registration form along with a medical form.
- Enrollment Age
The school accepts children who are at least 3 years and 9 months old.
- Grades
Pre-K through 6.
- Subjects
English language arts, social studies, science, math, computer, Armenian language, history and culture, religion, music and gym.
- School’s Uniform
Boys must wear white shirts and navy blue trousers; girls must wear white blouses and navy blue skirts. (Navy slacks may be worn in cold weather).
- The School Hours
School hours are from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. We open at 8:00 a.m.
- Bus Service
Bus service is in the afternoon only.
- Trips
Our students go on trips twice a year. Some of our past trips have included the Bronx Zoo. The Hall of Science, and the Old Bethpage Village Restoration.
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