Page 14 September 2014 New space for STCS youth By Danika Worthington The toll of the victory bell can be heard across St. Theresa Catholic School’s campus. Although it previously rested in the courtyard, it now hangs high in the bell tower of the school’s new preschool. The roughly 10,000 square foot building is equipped with seven large classrooms _          windows lining the walls, as well as sensor activated lights. “It’s not just a feel-good project, it’s a new cornerstone,” St. Theresa’s new principal, Patrick Reardon said. Pat Phillips, St. Theresa’s recently appointed director of development, said the large windows are a major bonus of the building. “The natural light in this building    "|   = }7$   motivating.” The building will house the extended- day room, which outstrips the size of the previous room in the old preschool building. It also allows St. Theresa to split the younger and older students so preschool kids can spend time before and after school around furniture their own size, said Cissy Wolf, director of preschool and extended care. Additionally, Wolf said she will teach a new class for 2 1/2 year olds that will start this year in the new building. The creation of the building has been roughly a 16-year journey as people revisited the project over time. ~       happening, Wolf recalls parents and staff going to celebrate. She gained everyone’s attention and held up a photo of her daughter at 20 months old, taken after an initial planning meeting for the building. “Here she is now,” Wolf told the crowd with her now 16-year-old daughter standing by her side. +          building started about two years ago with a group of dedicated fathers who decided now was the time, Wolf said. “We’re going to do this,” Wolf said describing the father’s attitudes, “We’re not taking no for an answer.” Phillips, Wolf and Reardon all described the project as parent driven with parish and community support. The fathers, one of whom was president of the Dads’ club, were integral in the fundraising process, Phillips said. A mother who works as an architect did intelligence work to scope out possible building designs, according to Wolf. Then people piled into a bus and went to look at examples from Christ Lutheran, St. Simon’s and Jude, and St. Francis, Wolf stated. “Theirs wasn’t a newly invented wheel,” Reardon said. “We took ideas from other schools.” The buildings previously on site were            with help from students, Wolf explained. The previous preschool building has been kept and slightly renovated. The school is using it for storage but may convert it into space for dad’s club and PTO meetings or even possibly a uniform exchange. +         with equipment the school ordered through grants from First Things First. The state program focuses on many aspects of a child’s learning, from social and emotional development to small and large motor skills. The school has new children-sized basketball hoops that can work inside or outside, painting easels, sand and water tables, mats and aquariums. The playground area is adding rubber ground. Wolf said the school is also planning on putting in a garden eventually. “When you do something like this, where you commit yourself to early education, you commit yourself to the future,” Reardon said. Hanging proudly in the new preschool tower, the victory bell rings for a building long in the making. NMLS# 179446 / BK0902429 / NOVA NMLS 3087 “Tom Ross and The Ross Team of NOVA ® Home Loans are true professionals. The Ross Team is knowledgeable, thorough, easy to work with and responsive to their clients. They effortlessly demonstrate their expertise and I highly recommend them and trust their competence as a mortgage lending team.“ Ben Marsh Associate Broker The Marsh Partners Senior Loan Officer 602.791.5861 www.asktomross.com y p g ts I r t T s Us:

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