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Mission Statement History Southtowns Catholic Schools 2052 Lakeview Road Lake View, NY 14085 Phone: 716 - 627 - 5011 Fax: 716 - 627 - 5335 Rev. Peter Karalus - Pastor - Saint John Paul II Parish Rev. Michael LaMarca Parochial Vicar Mr. Marc Bandelian - Principal mbandelian@southtownscatholic.org Mrs. Lisa Strozyk - Office and Business Manager lstrozyk@southtownscatholic.org Mrs. Pamela Johnson - Administrative Assistant pjohnson@southtownscatholic.org Quick Links News and Daily Announcements Parish / School Monthly Calendar Academic Year Calendar 2017 - 2018 Cafeteria Menu Athletics News and Calendar Parent Portal Login Scrips Saint John Paul II Parish Marian Fund Monthly Newsletter Teacher Email Login WGRZ School Closing SJP2 App Online School Store Calendar
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June 26, 2017
Southtowns Catholic School of St. John Paul II Parish, Lake View, is please to announce the hiring of Mr. Marc Bandelian as its new principal effective July 5, 2017. Mr. Bandelian is replacing Mrs. Judith MacDonald who is retiring this summer after serving as principal for the last fifteen years. |
Mr. Bandelian has served the past six years as the assistant principal of St. Christopher’s School in Tonawanda. Previous to that position, he taught fourth grade at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary School in Clarence, was an adjunct faculty member at Medaille College, and taught third grade in the Cleveland Hill School District.
Mr. Bandelian completed the Educational Administration Certification Program at Canisius College, obtained his Masters of Education Degree and his Bachelor’s of Science Degree from Medaille College.
He also serves as a volunteer firefighter for the Harris Hill Fire Company and in the past served as a youth minister, softball coach, parish lector, and bowling coach. He is listed in Who’s Who Among Teachers and has received the 2006 Firefighter of the Year Award from the Harris Hill Fire Company and also the Educator of the Week Award from WGRZ-Channel 2.
Mr. Bandelian and his wife have two children and live in Clarence.
He brings his experience and knowledge along with energy and enthusiasm to Southtowns Catholic School. The Southtowns Catholic School Community and St. John Paul II Parish welcome him with joy and with our prayers. Over the summer, there will be opportunities for school families and parishioners to meet and welcome him. The welcome events will be announced as soon as details are confirmed.
Mr. Bandelian completed the Educational Administration Certification Program at Canisius College, obtained his Masters of Education Degree and his Bachelor’s of Science Degree from Medaille College.
He also serves as a volunteer firefighter for the Harris Hill Fire Company and in the past served as a youth minister, softball coach, parish lector, and bowling coach. He is listed in Who’s Who Among Teachers and has received the 2006 Firefighter of the Year Award from the Harris Hill Fire Company and also the Educator of the Week Award from WGRZ-Channel 2.
Mr. Bandelian and his wife have two children and live in Clarence.
He brings his experience and knowledge along with energy and enthusiasm to Southtowns Catholic School. The Southtowns Catholic School Community and St. John Paul II Parish welcome him with joy and with our prayers. Over the summer, there will be opportunities for school families and parishioners to meet and welcome him. The welcome events will be announced as soon as details are confirmed.
Congratulations Mrs. MacDonald
on your Retirement
Please come back to visit us!
Southtowns Catholic School
Class of 2017!
Southtowns Catholic School
Kindergarten Class of 2017
Do you know someone who is considering
Catholic Education?
Families interested in Southtowns Catholic School may be eligible to receive tuition assistance from the BISON Children's Scholarship Fund. The BISON Fund is a privately funded tuition assistance program for economically eligible families with children entering grades K to 8.
More information including how to apply, please visit
http://bisonfund.com/our-scholarships/
Catholic Education?
Families interested in Southtowns Catholic School may be eligible to receive tuition assistance from the BISON Children's Scholarship Fund. The BISON Fund is a privately funded tuition assistance program for economically eligible families with children entering grades K to 8.
More information including how to apply, please visit
http://bisonfund.com/our-scholarships/
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Information and a Tour
Catholic Education has been a part of our community since 1946!
Information and a Tour
- SCS is a Diocese of Buffalo STREAM school.
- Preschool 3 year old program
- Kindergarten Readiness 4 year old Program (FULL DAY)
- Kindergarten through Grade 8
- Small class sizes
- We offer a full-complement of services including an on-site After School Program, Art, Music (Instrumental lessons), Physical Education, Spanish, Technology, National Junior Honor Society, AP Math, Field Trips & Weekly student focused liturgy Mass.
- Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Track, Baseball, Softball and Cheer
- Clubs: Art, Lego, Golf, Bowling, International, Yearbook & Ski.
- Full Time Nursing Staff
- Before and After School Child Care until 6pm daily
- Remedial & Resource center. Speech, OT & PT available on site.
- Integrated technology classrooms with SMART Boards, computers & Apple iPads.
- Teacher webpages
- Tuition assistance is available
- Catholic elementary students in the Diocese of Buffalo score as much as 33% higher on language arts and 22% higher on math than their public school peers.
- We have 2 fully enclosed playgrounds. One for preschool and one for the elementary school.
- Fully handicapped accessible building.
- Southtowns Catholic School has the structural support that makes for a viable school - including an Active PTG, and Board of Limited Jurisdiction and a Director of Advancement.
- Our music program is a member of the New York State Schools of Music Association
- We follow the Common Core Learning Standards set forth by NYS.
Catholic Education has been a part of our community since 1946!
Calendars
School, Athletics, Parish and Gym Reservations ~ At a Glance: go to http://www.jp2parish.org/and click on Calendars and Events. On Southtowns Catholic Website you can view the School Calendar or the Athletic Calendar by clicking either on the left side menu. Check frequently because both are updated regularly.
School, Athletics, Parish and Gym Reservations ~ At a Glance: go to http://www.jp2parish.org/and click on Calendars and Events. On Southtowns Catholic Website you can view the School Calendar or the Athletic Calendar by clicking either on the left side menu. Check frequently because both are updated regularly.
If you are interested in learning more about Southtowns Catholic School, call Mrs. MacDonald at 627-5011 and come in for a tour. Registration is now open for the 2016-17 school year!
Interested in touring or enrolling? Call 627-5011 for more information. More Information on Admission & Registration on our Registration page. Student shadowing is available throughout the school year.
Interested in touring or enrolling? Call 627-5011 for more information. More Information on Admission & Registration on our Registration page. Student shadowing is available throughout the school year.
Southtowns Catholic School Mission Statement and History
Open to students of all faiths and cultures, a Catholic education prepares your child for all of life’s tests. Catholic school students receive superior academic instruction infused with Christian values. Academically, our students benefit from small class sizes and experienced, caring faculty. Tuition assistance is available, and students may receive free bussing.
Open to students of all faiths and cultures, a Catholic education prepares your child for all of life’s tests. Catholic school students receive superior academic instruction infused with Christian values. Academically, our students benefit from small class sizes and experienced, caring faculty. Tuition assistance is available, and students may receive free bussing.
