Mission/Philosophy/Administration
/Faculty//OLF Advisory Board /School History/
Directions/ Diocese
of Bridgeport/Website Policies/Teacher
Review Board
Welcome to Our Lady of Fatima School
website!
We are extremely proud of the quality of
education that Our Lady of Fatima School provides for its students as
well as the Catholic philosophy of life which constantly encourages the children
to a greater love and service to God and others. The goal of providing a
truly Christ-centered atmosphere for the religious and moral education of our
students is of equally high importance to our goal of academic excellence.
We hope that the information presented in this
website will acquaint you with the mission, philosophy and programs of our
school.
Please feel free to call me at 203-762-8100 if you are interested in
finding out more about our school
Sincerely,
Donna
M. Montalto
Principal
Mission Statement
The
mission of Our Lady of Fatima School is to provide, in a creative atmosphere, a
child-centered education of academic excellence for our students from preschool
through eighth grade. It is based
on Catholic principles and traditional Christian values supported by strong
family commitment.
Philosophy
The community of Our Lady
of Fatima School believe that our fundamental purpose is to provide a
truly Catholic education for our students. Since education is a preparation for
complete being, the entire school community works together to foster the
emotional, moral, social, and physical development leading to knowledge and
excellence. We encourage our students to strive to reach their full potential,
to prepare them to function responsibly in a democratic society, and to lead a
productive life.
Our philosophy is based on
a code of Christian conduct. To teach as Jesus did, we must develop in our
students a clear understanding of the teachings of Jesus and His church, a sense
of personal integrity, the love of thy neighbor that stems from civic
involvement and social action, and accountability to God as Father. By adhering
to this code, we strive as a community to teach our students individual
responsibility that gives witness to Christian beliefs and values.
Recognizing the unique
characteristics of the complete individual and the variations in patterns of
growth, motivation, and development, as well as the needs of a democratic
society, our school aims to provide teaching that inspires, challenges, informs,
and constantly searches for methods of improvement. We value a classroom climate
that recognizes academic excellence and encourages achievement.
Our Lady of Fatima is fully
accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the state of
Connecticut, and the Diocese of Bridgeport.
Administration
Pastor
Rev.
Michael C. Palmer
Principal
Miss Donna Montalto
Secretary
Mrs. Linda Makowski
Office
Secretary Ms. Marie Tripodi
Faculty
Preschool
Mrs. Donna Kydes
Mrs. Kim Carter - Aide
Mrs.
Catherine Sakamoto - Aide
Kindergarten Mrs.
Kristen Stover
Mrs.
Trisha Kaczmarek- Aide
Grade
1
Mrs. Mary Ellen Donachie
Mrs.
Patti Conlon — Aide
Grade
2
Mrs.
Mimi Shea
Grade
3
Mrs. Patricia O’Shea
Grade
4
Mrs. Geri Galasso
Religion-Grade 6
Algebra-Grade 7
Grade
5 Mrs.
Mary Obermayer
Grade
6 Mr.
Louis Montalbano –
Social Studies: Grades 6, 7, & 8
Math: Grade 6,
Science: Grade 4
Grade
7
Mrs. Jane Ryan
Language Arts: Grades 6, 7, & 8
Grade
8
Mr. Robert Urbanowicz
Math: Grades 7
& 8;
Science: Grades 6, 7 & 8
Religion Mrs.
Kathleen Rooney
Religion: Grades 7 & 8;
Math:
Grade 7
Library
Mrs. Jacqueline Juhasz
French Mrs. Tracy Sutka Grades 5—8
Spanish Mrs. Veronica Hernandez Grades 5—8
Phys
Ed. Mr.
Kevin Huber
Music Mrs.
Barbara Speare - Grades
4-8
Mrs. Lisa
Strmecki—Pre K - Grade 3
Art Mrs.
Mary Ann Petrone
Computer Mrs. Rose Highland
Related
Services
Extended
Day Mrs. Marie Beltrami
Nurse
Mrs. Mary Jayne Lilley
Speech/Lang
Mrs. Debbie Fieber (Wilton)
Custodial
Mr. Joe Williams and Mr. Evaristo Martinez
OLF
Advisory Board
2007-2008
Christine
Poppy, Chair
Peter Steiwer, Co-Chair
Robert
Baughman
James Colihan
Ralph DePanfilis
Dr. Jay Dobos
Dr. Charles Duffy
Mella Kernan
Phil Lauria
Frank McGowan
Harold Osgood
Ignacio Perez
Jodie Stanley
School History
Our
Lady of Fatima School, designed by architect Robert Van Summern, a
parishioner, opened its doors in September 1962 to four classes, grades one to
four. It
was founded to serve the community of Wilton and the parish of Our Lady of
Fatima. During
each succeeding year a new grade was added and in June 1966 the first graduation
ceremony was conducted.
A morning Kindergarten was initiated in 1976 and a Pre-School was added
in 1990. In
1989 the Diocese of Bridgeport organized all elementary schools into regions.
Our Lady of Fatima School now serves children in three parishes - Our Lady of Fatima in Wilton, Sacred Heart in
Georgetown and St. Francis in Weston.
The school is also open to other students on a space available
basis, thus we have students from Norwalk, Fairfield, New Canaan, Bethel, New
Milford, Ridgefield, Westport, and even New York State.
The
school is operated under the guidelines and policies of the Diocese of
Bridgeport. The Board of Education was established in 1989 and is comprised of Lay
Directors representing each supporting parish.
The pastors of the three parishes oversee the Board.
The initial faculty, consisting of four teaching School Sisters of Notre
Dame, has grown to include fourteen full-time lay teachers, a lay principal, and
seven part-time educational employees.
The school has one full-time business manager and a full-time secretary.
Supportive personnel, include a special education
remedial specialist, a speech clinician, and a nurse who are all provided by the town
of Wilton for Wilton students. A
private tutor for special needs is available on premises. School buses are also provided for Wilton students.
When the school first opened however, and for many subsequent years,
parents had to furnish the transportation.
The school still has a large number of “car” people.
The
After School Program was added in 1991 for assistance to those parents who work and need child care beyond the school day.
It is staffed by a program director and an assistant.
Fees are payable on a monthly basis or on a “drop in” basis.
Supervision of and assistance with homework is available for the after
school children.
The After School Program is a valuable asset to the school community at Our Lady
of Fatima.
For
parents, the education of their children is of primary importance. Our
Lady of Fatima School offers its students an education that is comparable to the
excellent education available at area public schools, but with a difference - an
environment fostering the teaching of our Catholic faith and our Catholic
Christian values system.
Directions
From the South- Take I-95 to exit 15-
Route 7 North (Norwalk/Danbury) . Follow Route 7 North for 6.6
miles. Route 7 becomes CT-33/ Danbury Road. School is located at 225
Danbury Road, on the left, across from the Wilton Historical Society.
From the North- Take Route 7 South via
exit number 3 from I84. Go 14.25 miles. School is located at 225
Danbury Road, on the right, across from the Wilton Historical Society.
Website
Policies
The Our
Lady of Fatima website will include, but not be limited by, the following:
- School
calendars
- Student
handbook, without personal information section
- Teacher
contact information, without personal information
- Event
information -schedules, times and dates– including after school events
and sports schedules
- Student
and school awards
- School
newsletters
- Student
work where permission has been given.
The Our
Lady of Fatima Technology Committee adopts the following guidelines for
publishing their website to protect students, families and staff:
1.
A student’s last name is never published.
2.
First and last names of adults may be published only with the adult’s
permission.
3.
No identifying information will be published, such as personal phone
numbers, emails or home address of students. Identifying information for adults may be published with the
adult’s permission only.
4.
Student’s work will not be published unless permission is granted by
student and their parent.
5.
Photos of children will be published only under the following conditions:
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Groups only, no individual pictures
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With Parent’s consent
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Student may revoke consent
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No individual names, only group names, such as “7th
graders”
6.
Photos of adults will be published only with adult consent and names will
not be shown with photos.
It is
the intent of the Our Lady of Fatima Technology Committee to conform to all
Diocese of Bridgeport rules regarding the use of Technology, including the
Diocese of Bridgeport Acceptable Use Policy.
Permission for publishing photos, student work, adult names and adult
contact information may be granted by filling out a Permission Form yearly.
This
policy was adopted by the Technology Committee of Our Lady of Fatima School in June, 2004.
Website
Permission Form
Email Registration Forms
Teacher Review Board The
goal of the Teacher Review Board is to meet cooperatively with parents to
encourage positive behavior and school success. The Teacher Review Board
will consist of upper grade teachers who will meet with parents and students to
discuss any concerns in grades 6, 7 and 8. It is important to maintain
communication between teachers, parents and students in order to help the
students have a challenging but rewarding school experience. The meetings
will be initiated by the teachers with a form letter sent home to establish a
date and time for a conference. Reasons
for meeting with Teacher Review Board might include strategies for a student for
whom normal consequences have not proved effective. Other reasons might
include classroom behavioral circumstances leading to poor classroom performance
that do not fit listed reasons for card-pulling or immediate detention.
For
Staff Use
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