Elementary School
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Welcome!
Holy Name of Mary is conveniently located in Nassau County on the Queens border. We welcome students from all areas of Nassau and Queens. We are within walking distance of the Valley Stream train station and Sunrise Highway.“Holy Name of Mary is full of the joy that comes from living a life rooted in the Gospel message”
- Mrs. Sanders, Principal
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Kindergarten (5 Year Old)
Our Kindergarten students participate in numerous activities that build self-esteem and promote learning. Our students begin each day with prayer and our Catholic faith is the cornerstone on which the kindergarten program is built. We have high academic expectations in a developmentally appropriate program.
A Typical Day:- The students participate in prayer every morning.
- Our program is center based where students learn math, reading, writing, science, and social studies in small groups, facilitated by the teacher and assisted by the classroom aide.
- Extracurricular activities include: participating in our Band Program, after school FAST Athletics Program, Math Club,
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“ Great school. Our three children attend. HNOM provides educational growth through Christian values. Teachers are excellent and the janitorial staff do an excellent job keeping the school clean and sanitized.”
- Mr. Rodriguez
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1st-5th Grade
All students in Grades 1st-5th are exposed to a diverse array of learning activities that support the Next Generation Standards and develop skills for literacy, math, science problem solving, critical thinking, and faith formation.
In addition to benefiting from the excellent academics that HNOM offers, which meet NY State and Diocese of Rockville Centre standards, our elementary students participate in numerous activities. From the elementary poetry recital to an annual science/STEM fair, our students learn to appreciate and utilize their gifts and talents. Students are also prepared for First Eucharist and Reconciliation.
Extracurricular Activities For 1st-5th Grades
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Frequently Answered Questions
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We are different from the local public schools because we offer faith based education while raising the bar academically. The students are taught in an environment that promotes accountability, and high standards in a compassionate and Christ centered environment.
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Kindergarten: Our kindergarten teachers are certified through NYS in Birth-Grade 2 or Birth-Grade 6
1st-5th Grade: Teachers are NYS certified and they are interviewed by myself and my Asst. Principal.
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Children bring their own snacks and lunches.
Food allergies are monitored by parent, teacher, nurse.
We work with Brown Bag It Gourmet Lunch Program- Parents can pre-order their child cold or hot lunch to be delivered directly to the school at their child’s lunch time
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Yes! We have a full time registered nurse provided through Valley Stream District 24.
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- Our students participate in NYS Math and ELA Assessments in Grades 4 and 6.
- Our students participate in NYS Science Assessments in Grades 4 (2022-2023 will move to grade 5) and 8
- Our students take the i-Ready Diagnostics in Kindergarten through Grade 8 (3 times a year.)
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- We have an AIS Reading Teacher and an AIS Math Teacher
- We use data from i-Ready and classroom performance to differentiate instruction
- We use small group instruction through workshop models in ELA and Math.
- i-Ready My Path provides personalized instruction for students and lessons for teachers to help bridge gaps.
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Yes! Each teacher provides extra help.
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Drop-off is at 8:15am and pick up is at 2:45pm.
- Early drop off at 7:00am (no fee)
- B.A.S.E (fee) - after school care until 5:45pm
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HNOM offers AIS services in both Reading and Math. We also receive services from the Valley Stream public school district to support students with IEPs.
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Tuition
Annual tuition is $6,000 with a $400 mandatory fundraising fee.
Kindergarten
For more information on Annual Tuition, Email Principal Mrs. Sanders.
1st-5th Grade
Do you offer monthly payment plans?
Tuition is made in 10 monthly payments (August through May)
Do you offer discounts or parishioners at neighboring parishes?- Non-Catholic fee of $1000
- $300.00 discount to parishioners
Learn more about Tuition Assistance
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HNOM Elementary School News
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March 29
From cinnamon twists to classic soft pretzels, the Philly Pretzel Factory fundraiser treated students to a lunchtime snack! Students had fun dipping their salty and sweet treats in a variety of sauces, like honey mustard, cheese, butter creme, and cinnamon! A special thank you to our school secretary, Mrs. Bagwandeen, for organizing the fundraiser! Click the article's title for more photographs!Read More -
March 25
HNOM's Parent-Teacher League (PTL) hosted a Bunny Brunch, its annual spring event for families in Grades K-5. With a gigantic bunny ear arch for photos, a catered breakfast, and spring crafts, the event was hopping with fun activities! The day's dreary spring weather shifted the egg hunt from the yard to the cafeteria, but students still had a lot of fun hunting for the colorful treats! Click the article's title to see more photographs from the event!Read More -
March 22
HNOM's Student Council hosted its first fundraiser: a special Chick-fil-A lunch for students! Students could order a chicken sandwich or chicken nuggets with a side of chips and a chocolate chip cookie, Each meal was delivered in its own box. Thank you to Miss Sciortino and the members of our Student Council for organizing this delicious event to benefit our school! Click the article's title for more photographs from the cafeteria!Read More -
March 21
Led by Miss Sciortino, Miss Cutrone, and Miss Mehring, students in Grades 3-5 went on a field trip to the Long Island Children's Museum. Students completed a variety of hands-on science and math activities to develop their problem-solving and critical thinking skills!Read More
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