May 2012
20 posts
The Latest TechEd Podcast is Live!
Last week Matt Alpaugh, Jessie Wintle and I sat down with Deacon Kevin McCormack, principal of Xevarian High School in Brooklyn. Deacon Kevin is also host of Religion on the Line on WABC on Sunday mornings.
We talk about- what else? iPads and how they make a difference in teaching and learning.
Enjoy the cast!
WatchYearbook dedication 2012: congratulations to Fr. Carmen!
How iPads Impact Education (study & link) →
This Year's Vivere Christus Awardees: Andrew &...
We are happy to announce that Andrew and Gina Wood have been named as this year’s Vivere Christus Awardees! Andy and Gina have been tremendous evangelists for Morris Catholic and their three sons have made us proud.
The following text was sent out today via email to our parents:
Dear Parents,
Each year Morris Catholic acknowledges members of the community who have served faithfully and...
College Placement Update
We’re still finalizing a few numbers but here is the May 16th update on college placement:
-Of our 85 graduating seniors, 100% will attend a two or four year college or academic institution
-319 colleges have accepted our seniors
-$12,000,000 in college scholarships
-Of the 319 colleges that accepted our students, many are noteworthy including Lehigh, Johns Hopkins, Villanova, Emory,...
Summer Institute is Approaching
We’d love to have you join us this summer. Click here for more info.
Update on Optimum Lightpath Award and Morris...
Morris Catholic is among the final ten finalists in this year’s Optimum Lightpath innovation awards. We are thrilled to be chosen and I think that we are the only school in the mix.
The film crew will be at Morris Catholic next week to interview us and get a better feel for the school.
A promotional video (like this one) will be then created for others to see what Morris Catholic is...
“The Catholic school forms part of the saving mission of the Church, especially...”
The Annual Fund: You Still Have Time to Give!
HERE is the link to information about the Annual Fund 2012. We need your help to reach our goal for the year and we are so close to meeting that goal.
I ask all families, friends and alumni to consider making a gift to this year’s Fund before it’s too late.
How late is too late? Our fiscal year closes on June 30 so we need your help within the next few weeks in order to make our...
Evaluating the Costs of Digital Textbooks (link) →
Alumni Spotlight: Fr. Kevin Corcoran (link) →
Update on Leadership Luncheon Series: Making Great...
MORRIS CATHOLIC IS LEADING THE WAY
This phrase sums up for me the amazing ways in which our students are making a difference in the school. The school, in turn, makes a difference in the lives of our students. Together we form a leadership community.
Last week we hosted Dr. Diana Kramer (wife of our principal, Dr. Stephen Kramer) of Kramer Consulting. She shared her story of being a small...
April 2012
21 posts
MC is an Innovation Finalist with Optimum...
Good afternoon,
We’ve just received word that Morris Catholic is an Innovation Finalist with Optimum Lightpath. Having applied for one of their grants, this email just came through:
“At Optimum Lightpath, we applaud the spirit of innovation and admire the desire to challenge the status quo. Those qualities are clearly exemplified by Morris Catholic High School in its application...
A Message of Sadness
We received the sad news that Brother Hugh McGrath, OSF, principal of Morris Catholic from 1993-1999, died peacefully on Friday, April 27th.
The wake will be held at Our Lady of Angels Friary Chapel located at 344 73rd St, Brooklyn, on Tuesday, May 1 from 7 - 9 PM and on Wednesday 2-5 PM & 7-9 PM. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Angels Church, located at...
Summer Programs at Morris Catholic (link) →
Inspiring Article about a Jesuit Priest Making a... →
Big Win for Morris Catholic Baseball: 7-0 win over... →
Do Students Really Have Different Learning Styles?... →
The Rise of Mobile Apps for Students (links) →
Tickets on Sale Now for Fame!
We’re hoping you can join us for Fame next week!
Click here for ticket details.
Sisters of Christian Charity
Here is a copy of the email letter that was sent out earlier today to the Morris Catholic community. Our meeting was not somber but had a spirit of celebration and gratitude.
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Dear Parents and Friends of Morris Catholic,
As you know, the Sisters of Christian Charity have been part of the very fabric of Morris Catholic since our opening in 1957. We have been blessed with...
Join us for Poker Night This Weekend!
If you like poker, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to support Morris Catholic Junior School and St. Virgil Academy- join us!
♣♦♠♥ Texas Hold’em Poker Charity Tournament ♣♦♠♥
To Benefit: Morris Catholic Junior School /St Virgil’s Academy
Date: Saturday April 21st 2012
Location: 238 Speedwell Avenue – St Virgil’s School Gymnasium
Timing: 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm Registration...
Morris Catholic Grad Earns Super Lawyer Status... →
March/April Alumni Newsletter (Link) →
March 2012
24 posts
Online Registration for Crusader Camps! (link) →
Update on Apple Technology at Morris Catholic
Earlier today, Dr. Kramer and I met with Apple to continue our conversations about how Apple technology (iPads in particular) can be further used at Morris Catholic. This represents the fourth meeting we’ve had with the company and we have recently completed a network audit to determine if and when Morris Catholic will be able to accomodate the greater use of iPads in the near future. So...
Are You Joining Us for the Spring Auction?
This Saturday is our Spring Auction, the largest fundraiser of the year! We currently have 410 registered guests and have just a few remaining spots to fill. This year’s prizes will truly be amazing
BUT
you have to sign up and let us know that you plan to attend. CLICK HERE for more information. I hope to see you this Saturday at what will be the most extraordinary event of the year!
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Spring Spirit Wear is Now Available (link) →
iPads Are Producing Results / Mass. Learning... →