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vicniis _•. pack 2- pi.aindealer-wednesdakTf^bruary 2.1977 Set Feb. 6-13 Catholic Week* In Schools Staff Of Twenty-Six Serves Montini Schools within a Christian en­ vironment" The program stresses the "basic 3r's" with heavy em­ phasis on reading Classes are conducted in a non-graded structure which means that each child is placed in each subject according to his ability. Athletics, intramural, m- terscholastic. and vocal music and band are among the extra curricular activities available to Montini students. The religion program in the school stresses doctrine, community and service as mandated by the American bishop's design for Catholic schools Heavy emphasis is placed upon the community of faitft. i.e. that the school en­ vironment is not only a place to learn religious truth but an example of living the faith which dovetails back to what the school tries to present to the students "» Thus parents, students and school work together in a faith community effort. Montini students are given ample opportunities for service also. Students have a high degree of participation in community events such as the March of Dimes. Walkathon and Confirmation service projects which range from helping fellow students with their school work to visiting the infirm and the elderly. About 50 percent of Montini's graduates go on to high school at Marian Central Catholic high school, while the other 50 percent attend McHenry high school. Montini Catholic schools continue to educate students in the tradition of doctrine - community service and is proud of its role in McHenry. The public is invited to visit the schools or call for more information as desired. Montini will also have a slide show at Hornsby's Saturday, Feb. 12, which will show all aspects of school life to the public. Montini students will be wearing "Montini is Best" buttons beginning Catholic Schools week. House Sunday "Every person is gifted by God." That's the belief at St. John's parish school, where the Catholic week celebration will initiate with an open house Sunday. Feb. 6 at 5 p.m. Persons are invited^ to find out what St. John's has to offer, and why parents send their children to St. John's There will be a Mass in church followed by a slide presen­ tation. refreshments, and a tour of the building. At John's the small (142 student^ tpr eight grades) school seeing, the ad­ ministration, faculty, and students become sensitive to themselves and others in a whole way--intellectually, socially, and spiritually. St. John's teachers offer their leadership for the community through their extensive professional training and ex­ perience. They are dedicated to the value of the person as well as learning. They believe in the school and offer excellence in the "4-r's '--reading, 'riting, 'rithmatic, and religion. Formal religion classes are taught daily. Facts about the Mass, the Sacraments, Scrupture, church history, and traditional prayers are offered in these classes. Values based on Christ and his truth pro offered to the learners in all areas of the curriculum, and in particular, the Mass, and Sacraments. St. John's believes in helping persons realize human dignity and become aware of the sanctity of each person's life. The school encourages the discovery and development of Christian living among all persons in the school com­ munity. This year's theme, "Catholic Schools: a Plus for America," is exemplified by St. John's through inviting adults to come in and see firsthand the richness, variety, and activity that are part of education in a faith community. „ The question is often asked why St. John's and other parochial schools, continue to support Catholic education. The persons at St. John's feel that they offer not only high quality academic programs, but also instruction and for­ mation in the beliefs, values, and traditions of Catholic Christianity. The school also believes it offers a significantly effective program in preparing students for life in today's Church and society. The school instills in children and young people indispensable discipline of mind and heart. Tuition at St. John's is in line with other parochial schools in the area. For one child only, in grades 6-8, it costs $200 per year. For a single child in grades 1-5, it is $275 per year. A family with two children in any grade can send them both to St. John's for an entire year for just $300. Finally, a family with three or more children can send the entire family to St. John's for just $325 annually. In conclusion, the aim at St. John's is to give the children an education which incorporates a^ high quality of scholastic ex­ citesest m-d Christian prin­ ciples. St. John's offers an op­ portunity for children, parents, and teachers to learn and grow as a Christian community in which the dignity and uniqueness of each person as a child of God is respected. The school offers all an opportunity to live their faith with others. The public is invited to visit St. John's dcfrin^yCatholic Education week andNand out what Catholic education is all about. Montini Catholic schools are observing Catholic Schools week Feb, 6-12. by trying to make McHenry more aware of Mont mi 's contributions to the co'i"!"! m unity opportunity to live t-he faitn and the values it represents in every day situations This demands high standards of conduct from all Montini students and personnel Montini's $230,000 annual operating budget is financed 40 percent from tuition ($260 for families with one child in school $325 for families with two or more children in school and $420 per child for out-of-parish families), 45 percent subsides from St. Patrick's and St. Mary's parishes and 15 percent from fun-raising activities, most of which are conducted by the Montini Parents association and includes Friday game social nights, the annual fall fashion show and the annual dance held in March. Montini has operated in the black for the past three years and is very proud of its fiscal record. Parental support of the school is extraordinary, ac­ cording to Ron Svoboda, school administrator. The support is manifest not only in the fiscal area but in other area£. For example. Montini averages 90 percent attendance at its two parent-teacher conferences each year, the libraries are staffed entirely by volunteer mothers and to the degree that the libraries are available daily to the students, some thirty volunteer mothers serve as teacher aides in the buildings and volunteer parents serve as playground supervisors over the lunch hour at the Primary center. The parental support and involvement is important not only for the services rendered but also because it is an Todd Newton, Grade 4, at left, stands high above his friends as they enjoy a piece of recreation equipment at St. John's school. At right are Mary Lewan, third grader; and Jenny Halper, first grader. The other boys besides Todd are Gary Steadman and Jeff Huemann, first and second graders, respectively. * STAFF PHOTOS BY WAYNE GAYLORD Father Leo J. Bartel, above, pastor of St John's Catholic church, is shown with Randy Wakitsch, grade 8, left, Donna Kusmerz, grade 6, and Joel Pogose, grade 3. Montini. which came into existence in-1970 by a con­ solidation of the former St. Mary's and St. Patrick's elementary schools into one system, is currently educating MO students in grades one through eight. Six sisters, one priest and nineteen lay teachers staff the system's two building - the Primary center •for grades one through four, and the Middle school for grades five through eight. M o n t i n i ' s e d u c a t i o n a l program is based upon the philosphy of "quality education Michael Eisele, Jim Verstege and Pam Homo, eighth graders studying Space, pictured above, observe a seventh grade experiment on Sun Radiation and its effect on soil and water. The experiment shown was accomplished by Brian Adams and Brant Niedospial. Mrs. Dolores Wines is seventh and eighth grade Science teacher. Billy Walters, Lori Steinbach and Chris Faris, below, are shown bringing up the offertory gifts to Father William Schwartz. Each month at the Primary center one of the classes, under the guidance of their classroom teacher, prepares the Liturgy. This month. Sister LeClsire and her second graders were responsible for the Mass. The children choose a theme, prepare the readings and decorate the Sanctuary in accordance with the theme of the Mass. The parents of the entire student body are given a special invitation to attend. f I •w St. John's To Hold Open At right, in an eighth grade Physical Education class at Montini Middle school, Vic Betancourt, John Huff and Keith Porter are being shown techniques of basketball by Mr. Murphy, instructor. Montini is very proud of its extracurricular programs, and especially its athletic programs. Teams in numerous sports compete against teams from Parkland and McHenry Junior High, as well as schools from Crystal Lake and Woodstock on a regular basis. Athletics are played at all levels at Montini, including teams „made up of fifth graders, teams from sixth graders, and also teams made up of seventh and eighth graders. Both Montini and St. John's eighth grade basketball teams annually compete in the American Legion sponsored basketball tournament during the Christmas break. This year, Montini won third place honors in the tournament. Above are Scott Spengel, seventh grader at St. John's school, and Kim Colomer, right, Grade 5, assisting Sister Viola Koenigsfeld, principal, as she views a slide projector shot in the Learning center. *