Welcome to St. Thérèse of Lisieux Catholic Elementary School
“What matters in life is not great deeds, but great love.”
— St. Thérèse of Lisieux
It is my pleasure and privilege to serve as the Principal of this vibrant and diverse school community. At St. Thérèse of Lisieux, we are deeply committed to providing the highest quality Catholic education to the children entrusted to our care.
As a Catholic school, we strive to live out the Gospel message of Jesus, integrating His love into all aspects of our learning and relationships. We hold high expectations for student achievement and believe that learning often comes through making mistakes. Our goal is to nurture each child to become a lifelong learner and a responsible, caring citizen.
“Jesus does not demand great actions from us, but simply surrender and gratitude.”
— St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Our School Community
Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to create a school environment that is safe, welcoming, and inclusive. We believe every child is blessed with unique, God-given talents and gifts. At our school, all children are welcomed and valued. We pray, learn, work, and play together so that each child can reach their fullest potential—because we believe that each child belongs.
We also embrace Restorative Practices to build a strong sense of community and belonging. These practices help our students develop empathy and learn constructive ways to resolve conflicts, ensuring that relationships are repaired and strengthened. Teaching empathy is essential in helping children accept and respect one another’s differences.
“Kindness is my only guiding star. In its light, I sail a straight route.”
— St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Parish & Family Partnership
We are grateful for our partnership with our Parish Priest, Fr. Paul Edmonstone, and with our STL families. Together, we collaborate to support the academic, spiritual, and social development of our children. This partnership is key to their success.
“Without love, deeds—even the most brilliant—count as nothing.”
— St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Welcoming New Staff
This year, we are excited to welcome the following new staff members to our school:
- Mr. MacDonald – Special Education Resource Teacher
- Ms. Jorge – Grade 2
- Mr. Mammoletti – Grade 4
- Mrs. McCusker – Designated Early Childhood Educator
- Ms. Bellefeuille – Educational Assistant
- Ms. Justus – Educational Assistant
- Mrs. Iudica – Itinerant Clerk (Office)
- Ms. Frumusa – Library Clerk
Looking Ahead
On behalf of the wonderful staff at St. Thérèse of Lisieux, we look forward to working closely with our students, parents, families, and parish to ensure that every child can learn and grow to their fullest potential.
“I will spend my heaven doing good on earth.”
— St. Thérèse of Lisieux
May our beloved St. Thérèse continue to shower our Catholic school community with her “flowers of love” and blessings.
Warm regards,
Mrs. Grace Cino
Principal
"Service, Teamwork, Learning"