Welcome to St. Ambrose Catholic School!
If you’ve ever thought about Catholic education for your children, this is the perfect time to learn more about it. We’d love to show you why our parents and children love this school!
“Saint Ambrose is just what we were looking for: a warm place with wonderful children and families, a friendly staff, outstanding teachers, and a beautiful emphasis on our Faith.”
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Two thirds of our faculty have advanced degrees. Faculty members are fully licensed, regularly take courses to advance their teaching skills and knowledge, take pride in their work, and enjoy working with students and parents.
We are pleased to announce that Mrs. Patricia Cummins, our Spanish teacher, received the the honor of 2010 Distinguished Teacher of the Year for the Diocese of Arlington.
St. Ambrose offers a wide variety of after-school programs and activities for our talented students. Your budding scientist, sports star, or musician will be sure to find something fun and exciting at St. Ambrose!
The Extended Day Program provides before and after school care on an occasional or regular basis. Parents register their children for the program so that they can participate according to their family’s changing schedule. There is no minimum requirement each month, and no need to make a reservation for a particular day.
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The Parent Teacher Organization is a vital part of the school. Working side-by-side, families form long-term friendships, resulting in a warm and welcoming school and parish community. Parents generously contribute their time and varied talents, allowing us to provide many “extras” for our students.
The annual Gala is a major fundraiser and a vibrant parish community event.
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Respect, Responsibility and Success.
A Big Heart.
Saint Ambrose School is a small school with a big heart. The faith-based education offers a nurturing and challenging academic environment for children in kindergarten through eighth grades. The diverse student body is represented by children from five of the seven continents. Students are welcomed from different ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. The shared vision of the Catholic faith promotes unity and appreciation for each person’s unique gifts, encouraging understanding and cooperation within the student body. Weekly Mass, daily prayers, and a shared culture of faith build a true community.
Service to Others.
St. Ambrose teaches service as a natural part of school life. The Student Council takes leadership in organizing and carrying out service projects such as a Thanksgiving food drive, Christmas toy collection, a penny drive for a school in Haiti, preparation of care packages for military men and women in Afghanistan and Iraq, and a baby shower for young mothers in need. These projects instill in the students a sense of mission and concern for others. For three years, the Crochet USA Club has met weekly and crocheted over 30 blankets for wounded soldiers.
Older students are paired with a “buddy” in a younger class and participate in activities with them. Through these activities, students learn to serve as an active member of the community, and thus grow in faith and maturity. Our graduates continue this spirit of service in high school and college.
Family Comments
St. Ambrose provided me with not only a solid academic base but it also gave me a strong foundation in my faith. This academic base led to greater opportunities in high school and beyond while my faith gave me confidence and purpose in Jesus Christ. The teachers and staff take an vested interest in the development of the entire student– mind, body, and soul. They’re more like second parents.
~ Amy Olivero – Princeton Class of 2013
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A Day in the Life
Our school day begins as the students line up by class outside the school for prayer and the pledge of allegiance. Next, students proceed to their classrooms and organize their materials for the day. A middle school student welcomes the students to a new day by reading a selection from a children’s lectionary, and leading the school in prayer. (read more)
Sally Foster Sale begins September 9
Order high quality gift wrap, chocolates, home decor items and gifts from your student or at SallyFoster.com.
Tuition Angels Scholarship Fund
Give the gift of Catholic education to a student at St. Ambrose School.
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