CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK: Spend a day at St. Mary's Institute in Amsterdam
February 2, 2022 at 8:23 p.m.
As a Catholic school, St. Mary’s Institute (early childhood through Grade 8) in Amsterdam has a philosophy based upon sound principles which have been enriched by the experience of the Catholic schools and the Church throughout the centuries. The whole-hearted efforts and goals of the administration and teaching staff are dedicated to the interest of the students entrusted to our guidance and instruction. The school’s vision is guided by service (SMI students live their faith through personal, Christian service), mission (SMI students are on a mission to achieve academic excellence), and integrity (SMI students are honest and are led by a strong moral compass). Ryan Wheeler prays during seventh-grade religion class on Jan. 26. Cindy Schultz photos for The Evangelist
As a Catholic school, St. Mary’s Institute (early childhood through Grade 8) in Amsterdam has a philosophy based upon sound principles which have been enriched by the experience of the Catholic schools and the Church throughout the centuries. The whole-hearted efforts and goals of the administration and teaching staff are dedicated to the interest of the students entrusted to our guidance and instruction. The school’s vision is guided by service (SMI students live their faith through personal, Christian service), mission (SMI students are on a mission to achieve academic excellence), and integrity (SMI students are honest and are led by a strong moral compass). Carolnita Rondon works in a quiet hallway where she can concentrate on a project away from her fellow eighth graders. Cindy Schultz photos for The Evangelist
As a Catholic school, St. Mary’s Institute (early childhood through Grade 8) in Amsterdam has a philosophy based upon sound principles which have been enriched by the experience of the Catholic schools and the Church throughout the centuries. The whole-hearted efforts and goals of the administration and teaching staff are dedicated to the interest of the students entrusted to our guidance and instruction. The school’s vision is guided by service (SMI students live their faith through personal, Christian service), mission (SMI students are on a mission to achieve academic excellence), and integrity (SMI students are honest and are led by a strong moral compass). Nathalie Fuentes (.l.) and Gianna Caldwell work together in eight-grade computer class. Cindy Schultz photos for The Evangelist
As a Catholic school, St. Mary’s Institute (early childhood through Grade 8) in Amsterdam has a philosophy based upon sound principles which have been enriched by the experience of the Catholic schools and the Church throughout the centuries. The whole-hearted efforts and goals of the administration and teaching staff are dedicated to the interest of the students entrusted to our guidance and instruction. The school’s vision is guided by service (SMI students live their faith through personal, Christian service), mission (SMI students are on a mission to achieve academic excellence), and integrity (SMI students are honest and are led by a strong moral compass). Third graders use dividers during a typing exercise in technology class. Cindy Schultz photos for The Evangelist
As a Catholic school, St. Mary’s Institute (early childhood through Grade 8) in Amsterdam has a philosophy based upon sound principles which have been enriched by the experience of the Catholic schools and the Church throughout the centuries. The whole-hearted efforts and goals of the administration and teaching staff are dedicated to the interest of the students entrusted to our guidance and instruction. The school’s vision is guided by service (SMI students live their faith through personal, Christian service), mission (SMI students are on a mission to achieve academic excellence), and integrity (SMI students are honest and are led by a strong moral compass). Kalliopi Avgerakis learns how to serve a volleyball with physical education teacher Michael Putnam during second-grade gym class. Cindy Schultz photos for The Evangelist
As a Catholic school, St. Mary’s Institute (early childhood through Grade 8) in Amsterdam has a philosophy based upon sound principles which have been enriched by the experience of the Catholic schools and the Church throughout the centuries. The whole-hearted efforts and goals of the administration and teaching staff are dedicated to the interest of the students entrusted to our guidance and instruction. The school’s vision is guided by service (SMI students live their faith through personal, Christian service), mission (SMI students are on a mission to achieve academic excellence), and integrity (SMI students are honest and are led by a strong moral compass). Jarelys Reyes (from l.) goes through paperwork in her seventh-grade religion class; early childhood student Preston Andrews looks curiously at a guest as he walks past a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary on his way to the cafeteria; and Iyla Morales (l.)and Charlotte Carpe get assistance from first-grade teacher Lindsey Pacelli. Cindy Schultz photos for The Evangelist
As a Catholic school, St. Mary’s Institute (early childhood through Grade 8) in Amsterdam has a philosophy based upon sound principles which have been enriched by the experience of the Catholic schools and the Church throughout the centuries. The whole-hearted efforts and goals of the administration and teaching staff are dedicated to the interest of the students entrusted to our guidance and instruction. The school’s vision is guided by service (SMI students live their faith through personal, Christian service), mission (SMI students are on a mission to achieve academic excellence), and integrity (SMI students are honest and are led by a strong moral compass). A team of sixth graders explain the board game they created - called "Fortnite the Board Game" - to art teacher Sal Fringo. Cindy Schultz photos for The Evangelist
As a Catholic school, St. Mary’s Institute (early childhood through Grade 8) in Amsterdam has a philosophy based upon sound principles which have been enriched by the experience of the Catholic schools and the Church throughout the centuries. The whole-hearted efforts and goals of the administration and teaching staff are dedicated to the interest of the students entrusted to our guidance and instruction. The school’s vision is guided by service (SMI students live their faith through personal, Christian service), mission (SMI students are on a mission to achieve academic excellence), and integrity (SMI students are honest and are led by a strong moral compass). Dylan Domkowski raises her hand during a first-grade class. Cindy Schultz photos for The Evangelist.
As a Catholic school, St. Mary’s Institute (early childhood through Grade 8) in Amsterdam has a philosophy based upon sound principles which have been enriched by the experience of the Catholic schools and the Church throughout the centuries. The whole-hearted efforts and goals of the administration and teaching staff are dedicated to the interest of the students entrusted to our guidance and instruction. The school’s vision is guided by service (SMI students live their faith through personal, Christian service), mission (SMI students are on a mission to achieve academic excellence), and integrity (SMI students are honest and are led by a strong moral compass). Music teacher Joan Krohn teaches her pre-K students how to play “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” using colorful tubes in different keys. Cindy Schultz photos for The Evangelist
