Welcome to Cathedral Academy at Pompei where the richness of the past unfolds into the vision for the future; our doors are open to a new approach to Catholic Education in the Diocese of Syracuse. There is a place for every face at CAP, and each child’s unique qualities are celebrated as a gift from God. Our NYS Certified faculty is specially trained to provide culturally responsive teaching and learning in classrooms rich with diversity and faces from every corner of the globe. A partnership created between the Syracuse Diocese and LeMoyne College provides innovative programs to enhance the strengths and potential of our students.

CALLING ALL CHEFS – The 2010 Taste of Pompei is right around the corner. If you have a special dish that you’re famous for and would be willing to make it for this year’s Taste (200 tasting size portions) – Please contact Colleen Rosenthal (315.472.0435) or Lucy Paris (315.345.0562) for more details. TASTE OF POMPEI – 2010 Saturday, January 23, 2010: Please join us for the 2010 Taste of Pompei at 5:00pm in the school cafeteria. Tickets are available in the school office or after masses at Our Lady of Pompei (If you would be available to help sell tickets after masses, please contact the office).

SNOW TUBING DAY –
Wednesday, January 27th is our annual snow-tubing day for grades 1-6 at Four Seasons in Fayetteville. We need volunteers to help chaperone the event. If you are able to join us – please call 422-8548.

LIGHT THE WAY –
Friday, January 29, 2010: Catholic Schools “Light the Way Dinner Dance” will be held at the OnCenter at 6:00pm. Reservation forms have been sent home with your children if you’re interested in attending.

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR LIGHT THE WAY –
Each school in the diocese is asked to donate a basket to the raffle for the fundraiser. Our school’s theme is KITCHEN GADGET. If you can, please send a donation that would fit that theme it would be appreciated. Ideas: Kitchen towels, sponges, gadgets, dishes, baking items, etc. – If you have any questions please contact the school office at 422-8548. Please send in donations no later than January 15, 2010.

We are pleased to welcome, Dr. Patricia Ruggiano Schmidt as our director of development for the 2009-2010 school year.

Dr. Schmidt is a Professor of Literacy at Le Moyne College and has collaborated on countless programs and grants through the college and she brings that experience and knowledge to CAP to further develop programs and academics at our school. Welcome Patti, we look forward to working with you!

We have a new 4th Grade Teacher, please welcome Mary Luber

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The Guardian Angel Society is a special benefactor of the Cathedral Academy at Pompei. This generous organization offers tuition assistance to over half of our student body. The Guardian Angel Society also helps CAP to enhance our technology program. The Guardian Angel Society remains committed to the Cathedral Academy at Pompei and will continue to expand its efforts to support our growing student body. The Guardian Angel Society will offer tuition assistance to students in the Pre-K program also.
Guardian Angel Society  259 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse, N.Y. 13202  315-422-7218
www.guardianangelsociety.com