Bishop Conroy School of Religion

If you would like to teach or help as a classroom aid at the Bishop Conroy School of Religion, or enroll your child for classes please contact Celina Burns at 393-1820.

Saint Marguerite D'Youville Academy is the Catholic school of Ogdensburg, supported by both St. Mary's Cathedral and Notre Dame parish. 
SMDA provides a
well- grounded and well- balanced education from Junior Kindergarten to Sixth Grade.  The faculty and staff work hard at making SMDA an extension of a parent's beliefs and values.

From the Principal's Desk:

As we enter the early years of the new millennium, Saint Marguerite D'Youville Academy characterizes educational excellence in its community of elementary schools.  The academic success and leadership qualities of our students continue through their high school and college years due to our commitment to the five strengths of our school: faith, academic excellence, technology, fine arts, and enrichment.

School of Faith: SMDA offers spiritual guidance every day through religious instruction, daily prayer, and frequent pastoral visits providing rich soil in which children gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of their faith.  St. Marguerite welcomes children of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds.

School of Academic Excellence: SMDA has a history of academic achievement, and its rigorous instructional program more than prepares students for success in the future.  All faculty members are NYS certified.  Strong cooperation among teachers has led to a variety of creative and flexible learning experiences including peer mentoring, team teaching, integrated units of study, and field trips.

School of Technology: We are proud to report that SMDA has brought its computer and communication technology into the twenty-first century.  Through a combination of donations, grants, and careful budgeting, we have networked all classrooms and offices with expandable capacity for file and print sharing and Internet access.  Our Pentium 4, Windows XP, LCD monitor equipped lab offers our students stations with an LCD projector, which provides the tools for modern instruction.  Our multi-media center includes a renovated library with hundreds of new volumes and direct access to the computer lab.

School of Fine Arts: St. Marguerite D'Youville Academy is a school of fine arts.  Instruction in Art, Vocal and Instrumental Music occurs each week.  Instrumental group lessons are given to students grades 4 - 6.  A concert band of all instrumental students rehearse each week.  A student chorus of primary and intermediate levels perform at all concerts.  Art instruction is part of the core program.

School of Enrichment: As a school of enrichment, we provide activities after the academic day that would further our mission of holistic learning.  In the past couple of years, SMDA Odyssey of the Mind teams have placed well in regional, state, and world competitions.  Again this year, we have sent a team to state competition in Binghamton.  The after school programs include: Eagles Nest (teacher assisted homework club), Latchkey, Fall Soccer, Winter Basketball, and Skating Club.

As our school continues to grow, we welcome all families to become part of our excellent educational program.  You have an education choice for your children.  It is our duty to provide the best learning environment possible for our children.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Celina Burns, Principal

If you wish to learn more about Saint Marguerite D'Youville Academy, or wish to enroll a child at our school, visit our website at www.smdacademy.org or call us at 315-393-0165.

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