Fundraising campaign currently underway with 60 percent of funds already raised or pledged.
WATERTOWN, Mass.—The St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School, a private, bilingual educational institution in Watertown, is planning an important campus expansion project to be completed by the start of the 2012-13 school year. The planned improvements will include the addition of a new two-story building next to the current nursery school that will encompass up to four new classrooms, a learning center, and a recreation area.
Over the years, the school has excelled and grown from a preschool with only 8 students to an enrollment of 180 in 2012. “We are very excited by the launch of this project, which will allow us to meet the growing demand from our community and enhance the programs and activities for our students,” stated Houry Boyamian, the school’s principal. “Over the last few years, we have had a waiting list of students for entry into our preschool program, and this expansion will provide us with the additional capacity to accommodate these students.”
Fundraising for the project has already begun and over 60 percent of the project costs has been secured. “We are very encouraged by the generous donations and pledges already made for this much-needed expansion and look forward to everyone in our community coming together to play a pivotal role in this next phase of our school’s history,” said Avak Kahvejian, chairman of the school’s Board of Directors. To find out more about the expansion project and inquire about ways to contribute, contact the school by e-mailing info@ssaes.org.
Founded in 1984, the St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School has distinguished itself with its bilingual curriculum, academic strength, devoted staff, and low student-to-teacher ratio. St. Stephen’s is an Armenian day school that is fully accredited by the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE), the accrediting body for independent elementary schools. AISNE has commended the school for “creating an environment where all the students love to read and appear committed to academic excellence.” The AISNE accreditation puts the school academically on par with other prestigious private schools in the region.
To learn more about St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School, visit www.ssaes.org.
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