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Starting now till Dec 31, 2020 Visit Carvel Ice Cream at 265-15 Hillside Ave, Glen Oaks, or call to order at 718-343-0392 For every cake ordered by school families, 10% will go to Home Academy Association {{ vc_btn: title=Click+Here+for+Cake+Options&style=flat&shape=square&color=success&align=center&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fcdn.sgtgca.org%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2020%252F10%252F16093925%252FStGregoryholidayevent.pdf%7Ctarget%3A_blank }}

3 Ways You Can Help Raise Money to Support St. Gregory the Great Click on our storefront link: http://www.sgtgschool.shutterflystorefront.com Purchase items from Shutterfly and the school get a percentage of the sale. Look for coupons on our Facebook page and website. Go to smile.amazon.com Make sure you choose St. Gregory the Great Catholic Academy, Bellerose [...]

Dear Parents and Guardians, Hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy! As you’re aware, due to our current situation with COVID-19 our fundraising opportunities are limited this year. Although we’re unable to have our regular social fundraisers such as the Pajama Jam, Bowling, etc., there are still opportunities to raise money for our school […]

Dear Parents and Guardians, We have just completed the first month of the new academic year. It has been a totally different beginning for so many. There are some children that have fully returned to the classroom setting, other children that have opted for remote learning and still others that have been afforded a hybrid […]

Please join us at Carvel (265-15 Hillside Avenue) Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 3pm-9pm This is a fundraiser to benefit SGTGCA. The school will receive 25% of all sales. Bring your family and friends! **Please be sure to bring this flyer or mention St. Gregory the Great Catholic Academy** {{ vc_btn: title=Click+Here+to+Download%2FPrint+the+Flyer&style=flat&shape=square&color=success&link=url%3Ahttps%253A%252F%252Fcdn.sgtgca.org%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2020%252F10%252F05114639%252FCARVEL-Flyer.pdf%7Ctarget%3A_blank }}

Any individual who exhibits COVID-like symptoms which potentially include, but are not limited to, the following during the school day must be immediately isolated and sent home according to the established protocols and according to the best judgment and discretion of the designated individual in charge of monitoring symptoms. Fever of 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit or […]

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: On behalf of the Academy and our IT Provider, we have chosen a new insurance provider for our 1:1 Chromebook Program. We have also transitioned our Chromebook Contract and Acceptable Use Policy to be reviewed and signed online. ALL PARENTS USING TABLETS for Younger Grades AND ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-8 [...]

OCTOBER 2020 Oct. 2 -Half Day 11:30-11:40am – Grades N, Pre-K, 6, 7, 8 11:40-11:50am – Grades 3, 4, 5 11:50-12:00 – Grades K, 1, 2 Oct. 12 – School Closed – Columbus Day NOVEMBER 2020 Nov. 6 – School Closed – EPAC Professional Day Nov. 7 – TACHS Exam Nov. 7 – SHSAT Exam […]

Dear St. Gregory Parents, As you may have heard, our band and violin lessons will be conducted 100% remotely this school year. While I'll miss being with the kids in school, I'm looking forward to some of the advantages this style of teaching can offer: Students will be able to learn in a completely safe [...]

Congratulations to JHS math teacher Joseph Paniccia on his promotion to Assistant Principal, Dean of Students!

September 14, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians of Catholic Academy and Parish School Students, The past seven months have been like no other in all my years in Catholic education and probably like no other in the history of American education. Despite the many challenges, I have been inspired by the heartfelt actions of our […]

Paul Effman Music will be 100% online this year. It will include: Weekly live, 30-minute, small group lessons Lessons by our experienced, professional music educators An exclusive library of video content for each lesson Play-along songs for practicing and performing Over 40 years of teaching experience Register today at https://pemusic.com/join

Catholic School Students Return to School in Brooklyn Diocese With New Safety Procedures in Place Source By Emily Drooby Safety was the top priority as the school year kicked off on the morning of September 9 in the Diocese of Brooklyn. Schools performed temperature checks, helped students maintain social distance and had new rules in […]

To Download/Print the below schedule and information, click here.  Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade Wednesday, September 9 – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Kindergarten enters through the gate by parking lot/driveway on 88 Avenue (Off of CIP service road) 1st & 2nd Grade enter through gate by ballfield on 87 Avenue 3rd, 4th & 5th [...]

We’re gearing up for September. Please watch below as Catholic Schools of Brooklyn & Queens and the Superintendent’s Office describes the preparations, efforts and expectations for the new school year.

Incoming Nursery/Pre-K The following is a list of the school supplies your child will need for the school year. Please label all supplies with your child’s name and send them to school with your child the first two days of school. Your cooperation is most appreciated! 1 Pouch style, soft sided pencil case (No boxes [...]

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Incoming First Grade Dear Incoming First Grade Parents, If your child is a current St. Greg’s student, they have been registered for Khan Academy. If you are new to St. Greg’s, you will have to register them yourself. They will use this site to keep their skills sharp over the summer. They will need to [...]

At this time, all families who have registered for the upcoming 2020-21 academic year should have received an email from FACTS with information on how to set up your FACTS online account and select a payment plan. FACTS offers a pay in full option as well as a 10-month payment plan. Families who select the […]

Dear Students, I am so very proud of you! It has been a long and often difficult journey, one we will never forget. You have worked very hard in your academics and it has shown to your teachers, parents and me. You all managed to adjust to drastic changes during the last few months with […]

Wednesday, June 17th, is the last day of class for grades one through seven. Over these next couple of days, teachers will be wrapping up the school year and discussing summer assignments with the children. On Thursday, June 18th, homeroom teachers (Grades 1-7) have fun activities like scavenger hunts and trivia games planned for the […]

Congratulations to our Nursery, Pre-K and Kindergarten class on stepping up today. Please scroll down to see our videos for each class. Nursery Pre-K Kindergarten

Dear Parents, Since the stability of our school and the quality of its programs are of the utmost importance, we are always seeking ways to make improvements to benefit everyone. After the Diocese has completed much research and investigation, they have mandated that academies partner with FACTS Management Company to help us manage our tuition […]

Dear Catholic Academy and Parish School Families, Let me begin by trusting that you and your family are safe and healthy as you read this letter. I also want to express my gratitude for your patience and understanding, as we continue to move through remote learning, during this pandemic crisis. We have experienced drastic changes […]

Source: St. John’s University  When social distancing suddenly became the new normal for so many, Ed.D. students in The School of Education quickly turned a one-day, in-person workshop into a comprehensive online college readiness resource for middle school students and their parents. The students in this cohort—many of whom serve in administrative positions within colleges […]

Dear Families, We have been in contact with Lifetouch regarding this Spring’s school pictures. Due to COVID-19 and recent school closures we haven’t been able to distribute the picture packets. If you’ve already ordered your pictures, they will be handed out when school resumes. If you haven’t ordered, you can call 1-800-736-4753 and Lifetouch will […]

Good Morning!! I want to start off by saying how very proud I am of all of you these past few months. You have been placed in a difficult situation that no one should have to go through. There are so many things that we are all experiencing and I want to let you know, […]

Progress Reports for the Third Trimester are now available online. Please log into your OptionC account to view your child’s report, and see important comments from their teachers. It is crucial that parents take the time to look at Progress Reports at this halfway point in the trimester to see how their children are progressing. […]

Thank You to all of our faculty & staff at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Academy.

PLEASE CHECK BACK AS RESOURCES ARE BEING UPDATED WEEKLY UPDATED – JUNE 22, 2020 Dear Families, As you are aware, we are currently facing a global health crisis forcing our schools to close and for all of us to alter our daily lives. In facing a catastrophe like COVID-19 it can be frightening to both […]

Dr. Thomas Chadzutko, Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Brooklyn, which includes all elementary Catholic academies and schools in Brooklyn and Queens, has issued the following statement following Governor Cuomo’s school closure announcement: “We just learned of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s decision that all elementary and secondary schools shall remain closed for the duration […]

St. Gregory Invites Students and Special Guests to Experience Curriculum through Virtually-Led Tours

Dear Families: As we go through this crisis together, there are so many needs that continue to grow. We are continually praying for you and your loved ones so that we may heal and emerge from these difficult times. We recognize the financial burden many have experienced as the school endures its own financial struggles. […]

Dear Parents and Guardians, These are extraordinary times in which we find ourselves. We realize how difficult it is for each of you and your families to be in “isolation” at home. We understand it. We get it. The Board of Directors and I want to follow up with an official update on where the […]

Tablet Jr. has arrived and it is a top-notch edition thanks to the hard work of the students and teachers of St. Gregory the Great who wrote this April Edition. Click Here to learn more about The Tablet Jr.

April 19, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians, Today, we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, one week since the celebration of Easter. We heard in today’s Gospel about the faith of St. Thomas the Apostle and the need to believe, even if we do not see. That message for us today and everyday is to remember our […]

Dear Parents and Guardians of Catholic Academy and Parish School Students, We wanted to take a moment to update you on the steps being taken to ensure the safety and security of all of our students. We are aware of the concerns that have been raised in regard to the use of Zoom for classroom […]

Dear Parents and Guardians, As we near the end of our third week of distance learning, I would like to share again my sincere thankfulness and appreciation for your enduring support and faith through these uncertain times. We are all facing many challenges these days, but together in faith we will endure. You have received […]

Dear Parent and Guardians, To say that this has been a challenging past several weeks is certainly an understatement. Many aspects of our lives have been severely disrupted. Globally, nationally, and especially locally, we have had to come up with new ways to meet daily challenges, including the education of our children. It is within […]

Good evening everyone, As we begin our third week of distance learning, I hope you are all well. I want to remind all parents that report cards are available on OptionC, and if you have not already done so, please check off that you have reviewed it. A reminder to 7th and 8th Grade parents […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 30, 2020 St. Gregory the Great Catholic Academy of Bellerose Paves the Way for Distance Learning Amid COVID-19 Crisis St. Gregory Provides Support through Digital Learning Tools and Practices BELLEROSE, New York – As the concern surrounding the spread of COVID-19 swept across the nation and beyond, St. Gregory Catholic Academy […]

Good Evening Parents, As of this evening (7PM), your child’s report card is available for viewing on the OptionC portal. Login with your user name and password and you will see a tab to view the report card. There is a checkbox for you to click that serves as a “receipt” to the teacher to […]

Good evening parents, This message tonight is only going out to parents of students in Grades 4-8. First, I want to commend all the teachers who have been working extremely long hours trying to problem-solve the best ways to deliver lessons to continue to create quality instruction for your children. I want to commend the […]

All students and parents of the Academy are reminded that the Acceptable Use Policy you signed for the 2019/2020 school year is in full effect for the duration of our distance learning protocol. Students and parents may view the full policy in their handbook and on the school website, but are reminded of the following: […]

Tomorrow (TUESDAY) – a Webinar will be available from the NCEA: Transitioning to Distance Learning for Parents. Seemingly overnight, you have become a homeschool parent, while also trying to figure out how to transition yourself to working from home or facing other stressors. Our trusted friends at the National Catholic Educational Association (Official)NCEA are hosting […]

Dear Parents, Has it only been a week?!?!? I know there has been a lot of information to digest this week, and we’re all still adjusting to this “new normal.” First, let’s start with some happy news. Mrs. Russo welcomed her baby boy, Matthew Frank, on Friday March 20th. We congratulate her and her husband […]

Good evening parents. I hope you are all well and safe. We have had a very productive week with our distance learning. I’ve spoken to our teachers every day, and I know that our students are engaged and working hard. Continue to reach out to your child’s teacher if you have questions or concerns. I […]

COVID-19 Parent Handout…Talking to Children about COVID-19 Hand Sanitize Fact Sheet Mental Health Support During COVID-19 As we are hearing more about how to stay physically safe from Coronavirus and other illnesses, we would like to address the mental health needs that you may be seeing or feeling surrounding this topic.  The constant conversations and […]

Dear Parents,   As you are already aware St. Gregory the Great Catholic Academy will be closed until April 20, 2020 (Please see the press release from the Superintendent of the Diocese of Brooklyn). In response to politicians’ statements suggesting that schools potentially may not be reopening this year, we are taking a proactive step to […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 16, 2020   MEDIA CONTACTS: Adriana Rodriguez 718-517-3143 [email protected] John Quaglione 718-517-3112 [email protected]   Diocese of Brooklyn Announces Catholic Academies and Parish Schools Will close until at least April 20, 2020 Superintendent of Schools Thomas Chadzutko, Ed. D., has announced today all elementary Catholic Academies and Parish Schools in Brooklyn and […]

Dear Parents and Guardians, It has been an extremely long week with constantly changing information and decision-making regarding the Coronavirus. We continue to remain vigilant and take all precautions and we are very happy to say our absentee rate remains extremely low and we have no illness to report in the building. That being said, […]

Dear Parents/Guardians, On behalf of the Directors of the Academy, please allow me to thank you for sending your students to St. Gregory the Great Catholic Academy of Bellerose. We are blessed by their presence. This year will be the 41st year of the Gregorian Festival which sole purpose is for the support and betterment […]

Dear Parents and Guardians, We all have seen the rising concern surrounding the novel coronavirus in the news. For many weeks, the Associate Superintendent for Government Programs, Mrs. Joan McMaster of the Office of the Superintendent~Catholic School Support Services has been in communication with federal, state, and city officials monitoring the situation to ensure the […]

Sunday, January 26th – Join us at 9:15 Mass, immediately followed by the dedication of the newly renovated Gregorian Hall, and blessing of our new St. Gregory statue in the Academy. Stay for refreshments and our Open House from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Monday, January 27th – Open House – you are welcome to […]

Building community and ingenuity through S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, Religion, Engineering, Arts, Math) activity in Mrs. Barberesi’s Religion Classes. Students worked collaboratively to problem solve and persevere to accomplish the cup stacking challenge together.

St. Gregory the Great Catholic Academy is grateful for its Corporate Sponsors. UNA Brazilian Jiu Jitsue – $150 Bellerose Beverage – $100 Technical Packaging Inc. – $100 A & L Scientific Corporation – $75 Cross COunty Medical Care PC – $75 HQ4 Design – $75 J. Backer Group – $75 Kassatex – $75 Rollin Greens […]

On Monday, October 14, 2019, Arthur J. Sonnick III, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 64. Arthur was born on May 26, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY to Arthur and Anne Sonnick. Arthur grew up in Maspeth, Queens. He graduated from Power Memorial Academy in 1973. Upon graduation Arthur worked in the […]

Tuesday, October 15th, 4 PM – 8 PM.

Parent Letter - June 2019 - Upcoming Dates Supply List Nursery & Pre-K Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth & Fifth Grade Sixth Grade Seventh & Eighth Grade Math Assignments Letter Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Sixth Grade ELA Assignments Fourth Grade  Fifth Grade Sixth Grade  Social Studies Assignments Seventh Grade Eighth Grade More [...]

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Saturday, March 9, 2019

St. Gregory the Great is thankful for its corporate sponsors.

This past Monday, January 14th, our Nursery and Pre-K classes were visited by Sergeant Mikowski, Officer Contessa, Officer Epps, Office Gallagher and Officer McGruff the Crime Dog from the 105th Precinct. Their visit was a great way to meet community helpers in person! The Sergeant and Officers came dressed in their uniforms and brought two […]

JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS’ WEEK at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Academy Sunday, January 27th Mass 9:15 Open House 10:30-12:30 – Main Entrance Monday, January 28th Open House to visit classrooms 9:15-10:00 – Main Entrance Religion Bees (Grades 3-5 & 6-8) 10:00-11:30 – Gregorian Hall Tuesday, January 29th Student Dress Down Day [...]

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Karen Frick joined the staff of St. Gregory the Great School in 1992. She received her degree in Athletic Administration from St. John’s University and attended St. John’s University, where she was a member of the Women’s Varsity Tennis Team, played intramural volleyball, basketball and racquetball and was Vice-President of the Athletic Administration Association. Karen […]

It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the passing of our Physical Education teacher, Miss Karen. Karen Frick was the heart of our faculty and school for the past twenty five years. Please know that the St. Greg’s community is devastated by Miss Karen’s loss. Please keep Karen and her family, in your […]

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November 8, 2018

Dear Parents, The music program is off to a great start this school year! This is a just a reminder that it is still not too late to join. If your child has never participated before, there is still plenty of time to get them enrolled and caught up with the classes. If your child […]

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Congratulations to former St. Greg’s teacher, Elizabeth Boruch and Technology and Marketing consultant, AJ Sonnick on their marriage this past weekend!

Class of 2018 – High School Acceptances Archbishop Molloy High School Benjamin Cardozo High School Cathedral High School Chaminade High School Christ the King High School Thomas Edison Career and Technical High School Law Program – Hillcrest High School Holy Cross High School Holy Trinity Diocesan High School Kellenberg Memorial High School The Mary Louis […]

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June 14, 2018

What a great year for St. Gregory the Great Catholic Academy!

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Friday, September 7

Our June calendar changes…

The Penny Carnival is sponsored by the 7th and 8th Grade. They prepare games and activities for the rest of the school, and those children pay $5 to play all the “carnival games” they want.  All money collected is going to “Operation Smile,” an organization that provides surgery for children around the world born with […]

Sunday, January 28th Mass 9:15 Open House  10:30-12:30   Monday, January 29th Open House to visit classrooms 9:15-10:00 Religion Bees (Grades 3-5 & 6-8) 10:00-11:30   Tuesday, January 30th Student Dress Down Day Volunteer Breakfast 10:30 8th Grade/Faculty Volleyball Game 12:30 Wednesday, January 31st Crazy Accessory Day 8th Grade “Teachers” 9:15-10:45 Bingo and Ice-cream 12:30 […]

January 28, 10:20 AM – 12:30 PM

Proud to announce that Grades 4-8 participated in the St. Jude’s Mathathon and raised a total of $3,092!

On Friday, December 15, students showed up to St. Gregory the Great Academy in their pajamas as we held our Annual Pajama Drive. The Scholastic Reading Club Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive for children and adults who are not fortunate enough to have pajamas, especially those in group homes, shelters, foster care, and orphanages.

  St. Gregory the Great School Walk-a-Thon Corporate Sponsors A Very Special Thanks to the Following corporate sponsors for their generosity. $75 Donations  Eagle Transfer Co. $150 Donations Ehsan Family ($200)         AL Scientific    Bellerose Beverage  Champion Automotive Fleet Service Farmers Insurance – Frank J. Capaccio Agency NYPD - 108th Precinct $250 Donations HQ4 Design  Misrahi Realty Corp.  [...]

This year our Student Council, along with the First Grade class, will be hosting the Scholastic Reading Club Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive for children and adults who are not fortunate enough to have pajamas, especially those in group homes, shelters, foster care, and orphanages. If your family is able to participate, we will be accepting brand [...]

St. Gregory the Great Catholic Academy came together to help out with Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief. \

We are happy to announce that we are going to continue with the SCRIP program…

School Spirit Tastes Great!

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Paul Effman Music: School Band & String Program

Annual Faculty End Of Year Video

We are proud to announce the 1st Episode of SGTV! This 10-minute news broadcast was fully produced, scripted, and run by our 8th Grade. This episode was done “live to tape” meaning that there was no editing involved. All commercials were previously recorded and played during the show. We are so proud and excited. Enjoy! […]