Reflections on learning from home, taking care of your kids, and taking care of yourself.
Category: Schools Blog
Moment of Prayer with Pope Francis
On Friday, March 27, Pope Francis invited Christians from all over the world to join him in prayer amid the global crisis triggered by COVID-19 pandemic.
Internet Safety for Children
In the midst of distance learning, there are some precautions parents need to take into account. The internet, as we all know, has become part of our everyday life and our children’s education is no exception. As with any phenomenon, there are pros and cons to internet use. Parents should be aware of what their… Continue reading Internet Safety for Children
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy Praised in Queens Daily Eagle
St. Francis de Sales was featured in the Queens Daily Eagle this week for their perseverance and innovation during this difficult time. Catholic churches and schools across Queens are closed in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, causing massive disruptions in the daily routines of thousands of borough residents. Though few could have foreseen a… Continue reading St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy Praised in Queens Daily Eagle
Establishing a Routine During the Coronavirus Crisis
Routine is healthy for children, no matter the situation. In high-energy times of confusion and panic, however, positive repetition is crucial to staying stable and productive. As your family practices “social distancing,” or actions intended to stop or slow the spread of infection, establishing and maintaining a routine together with your child is the first… Continue reading Establishing a Routine During the Coronavirus Crisis
Blast Off Into Learning!
Story Time in Space Use the link below to listen to watch an astronaut read a story from the International Space Station. For older students, check out the “Science Time Videos” tab to watch experiments completed by the astronauts. https://storytimefromspace.com/library/ Space Racers This is an animated series for younger students featuring space. The website has… Continue reading Blast Off Into Learning!
Always Look for the Helpers
“My mother used to say, whenever there would be a real catastrophe that was in the movies or on the air, she would say: ‘Always look for the helpers, there will always be helpers.’ … Because if you look for the helpers, you’ll know that there’s hope.” Mr. Rogers While I have very fond memories… Continue reading Always Look for the Helpers
Always Look for the Helpers
“My mother used to say, whenever there would be a real catastrophe that was in the movies or on the air, she would say: ‘Always look for the helpers, there will always be helpers.’ … Because if you look for the helpers, you’ll know that there’s hope.” Mr. Rogers While I have very fond memories… Continue reading Always Look for the Helpers
Webinar: Transitioning to Distance Learning
As we transition to distance learning, we have to accept that a little help is needed. This is in regards to managing, establishing routines, being disciplined and navigating through all of the online platforms with little to no problems. The National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) has organized a free webinar to help you master the… Continue reading Webinar: Transitioning to Distance Learning
New Broadcast Schedule of Masses
The Diocese of Brooklyn’s cable channel, NET-TV, will be broadcasting more services on Sundays and during the week. These services, in multiple languages, started on Sunday, March 22.