I spoke to Chuck Margis, owner of the Plumstead Inn who told me they will be a distribution point for those in the community who would like to pick up petitions in support of keeping the Nativity school in Media. You can also drop them off and sign individually.In addition, window signs have been created and will be distributed to those in the community who request them.
Tedman
Where can we pick up a window sign?
ReplyDeleteSigns can be picked up a the Plumstead Inn
ReplyDeleteLove Nativity ..I go to church there every Sunday... but does Nativity want to save itself... I mean St. Johns just built all new facilities...makes sense .. come on graduating classes of 10 kids is little ridiculous..
ReplyDeleteyes, Nativity would like to save itself. we have spent the past few years bolstering every aspect of the curriculum and it is a strong program with growing enrollment. It's a model school in so many ways. St. John's seems like a nice enough place, but the facilities that they just spent money on are the church, the parking lot and the gym-not the school. St, John's school is smaller than Nativity school and cannot support all of the academic programs that we have...and what happens inside the walls of that school does not compare to what happens inside the walls at Nativity. The Blue Ribbon Commission selected Nativity as the location for all of these reasons. The decision to reverse and now make it St. John's seems to not have merit and appears to be a deal that went down because some inaccurate information was used. So, yeah, it is worth fighting for.
ReplyDeleteNBVM--best of luck to you--one more Catholic school can only make the world a better place. BUT, if your school can stand on its own two feet there is no need to lie to try to make your case sound better. Money was not just spent on the church, but also include major upgrades to the heating and electric systems OF the school building, and upgrades to the primary unit including total handicap accessiblity, and exit/entrances which has high impact on bus drop off and pick up. Number 2, St. Johns is a moot point and not a way to win your argument. There is a new school registering students and it is called Mother of Providence--with Father Ed Hallinan at the helm you simply are in no position to predict what MPRCS will be like going forward. Number 3--given that SJ presented an extensive fact based report, one wonders if the initial decision to have the new regional school at Nativity was in fact the deal that "went sour"...you would be better off simply making a fact based appeal to the AD as SJ did. You are not making yourselves look good at all by continuing to drag SJ through the mud and it is a weak argument to boot. SJ did not use inaccurate information, and by the way, since our Father ED was thoroughly involved with the whole thing you folks are coming more than precariously close to accusing him of being in on some "conspiracy"; that's just a a crappy thing to be doing considering the incredible reputation of this guy. Ya'll are just throwing mud and hoping some of it sticks.
DeleteI do apologize. I had agreed with the commentor below that my comments were somewhat emotional. The bottom line is that both Parishes feel very strongly that we have both have great schools and I think we both do. To explain the four walls comment, we have teachers in our school who have been at other schools and families in our school who have come from other schools that have closed ...and the resounding message is that we have something that is special and unique and unlike any other school they have been a part of. We are proud, as I am sure SJ is, of our school and we think we are a vital part of the community. And, we really feel that the process was one that included misinformation about money needed for Nativity school and, as a result, it has felt very unfair and has been painful. I am not saying that SJ gave misinformation - I am just saying that inaccurate information was referenced when the appeal decision was being explained: the full amount of SJ renovations to church, gym, parking lot, school was being quoted and a very large number that refelcted a "dream list" of ideas for Nativity school was referenced as money needed. So, to sum it up, apologies for coming across as trying to make SJ look bad. The process has been bad - very bad.
DeleteNo hard feelings...and good luck.
DeleteLet's be careful here. Saying that St John's cannot support the academic programs we have and talking about what does and does not compare inside the walls at Nativity shows that you are all about emotions here, and not anything factual, since no one has even visited SJ yet... Disappointment in NBVM leadership should not lead to an attack on SJ, especially since we may be one big happy family in a few months.
ReplyDeletefair points! thanks for being a voice of reason!!
DeleteThe attacks have GOT TO STOP. The things being said about the SJC Community is just getting out of hand. They too have people from other schools that closed. We know you think "you smoke them in every category", but this isn't the Christian way is it.
ReplyDeleteWhat needs to be understood is that the SJ fact based report was anything but-they are handicap accessible because the school is on one floor and their is an elevator in one building-the earlier post says Nativity should stop spreading lies and should have made a fact based appeal to the AD-please understand-they were not given that opprotunity-that is what all this is about. I do not believe anyone actually thinks SJ's Pastor is in on some conspiracy all that is being said is the information SJ used against Nativity in terms of money needed for repairs etc. is totally incorrect and was not checked for accuracy. Nativity feels it has a very strong case-with correct figures-to keep their school open and they should get the opprotunity to present their case and correct the false statements that were made against them. Bottom line, it really has nothing to do with SJ at this point,sorry-it's about Nativity and their community coming together to say we were wronged and given the opprotunity we will prove that we are a very viable school. You can't begrudge them that,they are standing up for what they believe,just as SJ did when they went to appeal.
ReplyDeleteYes you did have the opportunity to appeal during the appeal process, can any of you explain why you didn't approach Father Bell as a group during the appeal process and ask for an appeal at that time? You all knew that SJ was appealing the location. Also our appeal was only about our facility. The information about your repair list was not a part of our appeal. You just continue to accuse SJ of lying. The bottom line is that you didn't have any problem at all with the merger as long as it was at your school; you didn't cry foul until the location was changed. Just seems like you were assuming there was no way the appeal would have any impact and I continue to wonder why you all felt so confident in that regard? Even if the location switched back I just couldn't send my kids to your school anymore b/c I couldn't choose to put them with a group of people who will say anything to get their way.
DeleteTHESE FACTS ARE CORRECT.
DeleteALL OTHERS GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT!
Nice use of caps!
DeleteSo what happens if Nativity appeals the appeal? Will it ever stop---its sad because what I see happening is two good schools won't become one great school & both will be closing at this time next year.
ReplyDeleteThe Nativity Principal is already named & accept the position at the regional school--soon the teachers will apply for the new positions as well. Everyone in both schools needs to really understand that no matter the location, the school is not going to be the same school. The teachers, admin, etc will be mixed up and different, rules will change, etc. I think its time we wrap our heads around a new school & what we can do to support each other to make the regional school work.
I have no worry that Mother of Providence will close; it has great leadership with Father Ed and the new principal.
DeleteMother of Providence will have a name change soon: St Johns.
DeleteYour children are watching and learning by actions. Please set a good example for them.
DeleteAnonymous---put your name to all your postings. What are you hiding behind? Nativity has facts and the education curriculum is a head of SJ. Example-look at the reading program in Kindergarten. Just pointing out the facts. There is a science lab and more fundraising at Nativity. The point earlier is that we could become one big family however your posts only add to anger and frustrations over the facts.
ReplyDeleteDear Sir/Madam, did you seriously just admonish others to put names to these posts when you didn't post your own name? Why do you have to knock SJ down again? Maybe you have a great kindergarten reading program but I can assure you SJ has an excellent reading program for kindergarteners. All I have heard so far is claims that false information was used at the appeal, but I have not seen any solid facts presented on your end; how about you folks publish the wish list for the $800,000 b/c I suspect that it involves some needed repairs and not just wishes.
DeleteJust heard there is ANOTHER rally planned for tomorrow night at 6 PM at BVM. Let's get the word out to all SJC Families to show up to this as well since it's the regional school after all and this does effect them. Spread the word!
ReplyDeleteSure, work to start a fight between the two communities.
DeleteThe rally is a community rally to save Nativity, if SJC families would like to support us that would be great! Thanks, make sure you do spread the word!
DeleteCome on out, Jackwagon!
DeleteAfter all this stuff blows over, there will be nothing for this website to report.
DeleteThis is so upsetting to see this kind of thing-"make sure all SJC Families show up,it is a regional school after all" this has nothing to do with a regional school-it has to do with Nativity wanting to stand alone and stay open,they have a right to do that. Please stop with that "we'll show them" talk-there are going to be children there tomorrow night who just want to keep their school open-allow them to have that-they are not bashing SJC, just saying they are viable to stay open on their own,please keep that in mind...
ReplyDeleteWhy didn't you folks protest the merger in the first place? You didn't have any problem merging as long as it was at your school...it's getting more and more obvious that you never had any real intentions to merge the identities of the two schools. Don't any of u nativity parents think it is harmful to the kids at an to keep claiming ah somehow cheated during the appeal?
ReplyDeleteWhy would we protest a merger when we would be the host building? Keep SJ, We will keep BVM and everyone will be happy.
DeleteYou would have. Protested the merger b/c you loved your school exactly the way it was and wanted the curriculum and culture to stay exactly the same. If the two schools merged in Media there would have been new staff, a parent organization Made up of parents from both schools, changes in curriculum and changes in tradition. Anyway I don't think you should worry about an parents disrupting your rally...whoever is making those comments is just being silly...
DeleteThe name calling, mudslinging, and general bad behavior here sickens me. Everyone need to quite making snotty anonymous remarks and try to remember that you belong to the same community. This type of behavior doesn't solve anything, and only causes hard feelings. Support your community by being a good example of how Christians behave.
ReplyDeleteSo True! Your children are watching and learning from you. You are setting examples for them. Please let them be good Christian example.
DeleteThat is just not the case-they were trying to get their voices heard from the get go but Father Bell was putting up road blocks from the start. None of them claimed anyone cheated during the appeal-SJC folks need to stop making this about them-it's not, it's about Nativity saying there are facts that are not correct and they are a viable school community. I can not figure out why people from SJC who are writing on here are so angry...
ReplyDeleteBecause of the us vs them mentality!
DeleteJust look at how many of the previous posts say negative things about SJ...is it fair for you folks to say all this stuff and folks at SJ are just supposed to accept it?
DeleteAll the comments back and forth will hurt the success of the new school. Why would some one want to send their child to a school when there is all this mudslinging and name calling. Fact is both schools are closed. Make the best of this opportunity, and make sure the best of both schools lives on and forms a better and stronger school for the future.
DeleteAs an outsider I must say....you didnt hear a peep from St. Johns until Nativity wasn't the location of the new regional school then the mud slinging began. You can't deny it, they showed video of it on this site. They should go to the rally to defend themselves. This didn't get crazy until the appeal was uphead. Then the nuts came out guns blazing. Wackos! I must say its great entertainment though.
ReplyDeleteSJC Community-Stay home if you are going to cause a scene. Kids will be there and want their school to remain open. It is about the kids and the best interest for them. Nativity is not talking about SJC.
ReplyDeletePlease, Nativity and SJC, the Archbishop has made his decision. Please get along and make this a peaceful transition for the children.
ReplyDeleteYou haven't heard anything from St John's in the press or elsewhere. The only people causing a scene through any of this are the ones on the news and quoted in the papers. ENOUGH already!
ReplyDeleteSounds like everyone writing on this blog is upset. Please don't forget that what you are looking for is an exceptional christian education.God is always testing us to see our reactions. It is diappointing to see people that say they are good chritians reacting in violent voices.What kind of example are you showing the children? It is suppose to be a positive thing, for the better of the catholic community.The only thing you are teaching the children is that change is not good and that keeping them sheltered in a small school is for the better, FOR YOU? Diversity is a great thing, change is something that is going to happen on a daily basis, If you pray hard enough God will give you what you need,but be ready for the answer.
ReplyDeleteI really am sad to say, but this has all got a bit out of hand and everyone can keep writing the same thing over and over, but it isn't making things better at all. BOTH schools are excellent schools and have excellent faculty members who have taught the children all they need to know to succeed in life. Never has it been mentioned about the education for the children. Both schools are great schools and if they come together, they will continue to be great schools. SADLY, a lot of the faculty members will no longer be there to teach the children all they need to know. A lot is going to be happening the next couple months and all needs to move on to the next step. Both schools did not want this, but this is what is happening and we need to move on without the NEGATIVE hate that the children are seeing. SJC has not said anything bad about any of this and they are being beat down because they appealed a decision that they didn't agree with. Nativity had the chance to do this too, even when some of the administration from Nativity knew that they were appealing. It isn't SJC fault that the administration didn't let the community know that SJC was appealing. If the community knew, then maybe they would have appealed too. How is this SJC's fault in anyway???
DeleteSo TRUE, God Bless!
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