Quick! What do Mark McGuire, Sammy Sosa and Babe Ruth have in common?

They are all products of a Catholic school education!

Saint Catherine of Siena Elementary School

Mission Statement

Saint Catherine of Siena Elementary School (K through 8) exists to provide an education in the Roman Catholic faith as well as a thorough academic preparation for higher learning to the children of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish. We are a parish school under the auspices of the Diocese of Sacramento and actively participate in the larger Catholic community. We dedicate ourselves to lifelong learning, holistic growth, and Christ-like leadership through joyful service to our parish family and the community at large.

Philosophy

Saint Catherine of Siena Elementary School is a Community of Faith built on the values, beliefs, and traditions of Catholic Education. The school endeavors to serve the parish as an integral part of the interaction of Christian values of the family, the Catholic Church, and society.

We believe that the purpose of our school as a Christian Educational Community is to assist parents, who are the primary educators of their children. The diverse talents of parents, teachers and students are coordinated in such ways that the school becomes an extension of the family community and are integrated into the larger community.

As a Catholic Christian Community there is a dependence on Christ, and an acceptance of His teachings, and an attempt to live out His teachings. For Christian living in the larger world community we strive to impart academic skills and life skills in order to actualize the potential of each child and to insure a richer Christian world.

The commitment of clergy, teachers, parents and students of Saint Catherine's School to the educational mission of the Church will encourage this community to live, practice and communicate the message and values of Jesus Christ.

Goals

With these convictions to guide us, we seek to implement the following goals:

Spiritual - we strive...

to build a Community of Faith in our school, our parish, and our neighboring community.
to help students develop a closer relationship with God through liturgy and prayer, both personally and communally.
to impart in each child a knowledge, understanding, and love of the word of God in Scripture.
to prepare each child to apply their Catholic Christian values in their individual daily lives.

Intellectual - we strive...

to provide a quality academic program which fosters critical thinking and competency in verbal and nonverbal skills.
to meet the individual needs of each student through a variety of learning experiences.
to develop each student's creativity and intellectual awareness.
to promote effective sturdy skills and work habits.

Physical - we strive...

to help each student develop a healthy body fostering good health attitudes and practices.
to help each student develop a respect for his body.
to promote in each student good sportsmanship.

Community Service - we strive...

to develop in each student a "Gospel Awareness" of the needs of others within our parish, community, and our world.
to teach each student that they are responsible for peace, freedom and preservation of the world.

Personal/Social - we strive...

to recognize self as a unique and valuable human being.
to appreciate the diversity of all individuals.
to foster a spirit of openness, friendship, caring and sharing within the school community.
to appreciate racial and cultural differences.

School Board

The School Board is made up of parents from the school community. It meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are open to interested persons, and everyone has the right to address the Board by requesting to be heard on the agenda.

Father William P. Kinane, Pastor
Mrs. Lee Roark, Principal
Mr. Richard Ryan, President
Mr. Francisco Salanga
Mrs. Annette de Leon
Mrs. Menchie Fortuno
Mr. Arnie Cabiles
Mr. Albert Ganzon
Mrs. Maria Domingo

Parent Club Officers

The Parent Club is made up of all parents from the school. Its board of officers meets on the second Thursday of each month. Meetings are open to interested persons.

Mr. Herminio Sunga, President
Mr. Willie Esver, Vice President
Mrs. Grace Empleo, Treasurer
Mrs. Leilani Cleeton, Secretary

Administration

Reverend William P. Kinane, Pastor
Mrs. Lee Roark, Principal
Mrs. Noreen Pokladowski, Secretary