Saint Dominic School

Academic Excellence - Catholic Values

Diocese of Trenton 2024-2025 Grant Program

After School Extra-Curricular Activities

The 2024-2025 Diocese of Trenton Grant Program has been a success! Beginning in October 2024, several teachers offered their time and talents to moderate various after-school programs for St. Dominic School students.

With a generous grant provided by the Diocese of Trenton, these programs have been provided at no cost to the parents! Students have been enjoying the following programs:

Art Masters Club- moderated by Mrs. Kokoll for students in grades 3 & 4 (students learn about a famous artist and create a work of art inspired by an art master)
Book Club- moderated by Mrs. Fondonella for students in grades 5 & 6 (students read various book selections and discuss each week)
Chess Club- moderated by Ms. Schifano and Mrs. Wojciak (students in grades 5 & 6 learn how to play Chess)

We look to implement programs in the winter months, as well. Please be on the lookout for more information about these programs. We thank the Office of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Trenton for providing these opportunities for our students!

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences will be Virtual on December 6, 2024.

Parents were able to schedule their December parent-teacher conference, beginning Monday, November 8, 2024, by clicking the link below.

Good communication between parents and teachers creates a positive atmosphere for children to learn. All of the conferences are scheduled at ten-minute intervals so that every parent has the opportunity for a short meeting with the teacher. If you have a serious concern, you may need to schedule a longer appointment at another time. We ask parents to realize that the teachers need to consider everyone's appointment and try to adhere to the schedule.

Click here to schedule your Virtual Parent Teacher Conference

Click here for directions on how to schedule your virtual conference

Report Cards will be made available online between 1:00 P.M and 3:00 P.M. on Friday, December 6 for grades K through 8.

Click here for instructions on viewing/printing report cards

Giving Tuesday is December 3 2024!

Join the movement & give back!

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

On December 3, 2024, Catholic schools from across the Diocese of Trenton will participate in Giving Tuesday, the global day of charitable giving that follows Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday is a day of charity that fosters connection and generosity which helps you bring real change to your community.

100% of the monies raised through this campaign will go directly to the Catholic school that you specify in your donation.

Help support our Catholic Schools this Giving Tuesday by sharing your resources; making a donation to the Catholic school of your choice, pledging to volunteer your time at a school, or sharing a prayer in support of Catholic education!

Visit www.LeadinFaith.org to learn more and show your support!

Advent

During this season of Hope, Love, Joy and Peace, in preparation of the Birth of our Savior, all students in grades 2-8 will have the opportunity to participate in the Sacrament of Confession.

Portrait Retakes (Grades PreK to 7)

Portrait Retakes (8th Grade Cap & Gown)

PTA MEETING

Monday

12/2/24

6:00 P.M

MEDIA CENTER

PTA Santa Shop

PREVIEW GIFTS

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 9, 2024 for all students in grades K-8.

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

"O Most Holy Virgin, immaculate in body and spirit, look kindly on me as I implore your powerful intercession. O most Holy Mother, receive my prayers as I present them to God. O Mary, Mother of Jesus and our Mother, you intercede for us with your Son. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, pray for us. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us. Our Lady Queen of Christendom, pray for us. Amen. "

Click here for more information about the Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Giving Tree

Bag Lunch To Class 12/18/24

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Aftercare

will be held in the Cafeteria.

DECEMBER 17, 2024

BeforeCare will be held in the Cafeteria.

Please drop off/pick up your child at the Cafeteria doors near the Community Room.

Christmas Break Begins Early!

Christmas Vacation Announcement

Father Brian Patrick Woodrow has announced an early extension of Christmas Vacation!

A Pastor's Holiday will be observed and Saint Dominic School will be closed on:

Monday, December 23, 2024

Early Dismissal

Friday, December 20, 2024

Pre K at 12:00 P.M.

K-8 at 1:00 P.M.

NO AFTERCARE

School Lunch

Welcome to the Blue Jay Café!

Lunch will be $5.00 for a daily lunch purchase.

Meal tickets may be purchased in advance by purchasing a lunch card. Lunch cards ares sold in increments of 10 or 20 meals. 10 meals for $45.00 or 20 meals for $90.00. *Please note if you purchase a lunch card you are saving $5.00 on 10 lunches and $10.00 on 20 lunches.

If you have multiple children in the school please only send in one check as siblings share a family lunch card.

If you have any questions please email cafeteria@stdomschool.org

Please also note the following:

All money for hot lunch options, bagels, and/or salads must be sent to school in an envelope marked with the students name and homeroom and will be collected by the teacher upon taking the morning lunch count. ONLY money for the purchase of lunch will be collected at that time.
Any money for a child wishing to purchase a snack from the snack stand must remain with the child and be utilized directly at the stand.
Lunch tickets remain at school and are distributed as needed.
Lunch Tickets are for complete meals only and may not be used to purchase snacks.
A 2nd slice of pizza is $2.00.
All checks must be made payable to St. Dominic School. Parents are asked to include the student's name and homeroom on the check.
All of the prices at the snack stand are the same this school year. Please check the menu for prices.

Reminder: In the event of an emergency or if your child forgets their lunch or lunch money, they will be allowed to charge for that day. Payment of that charge must be remitted the following day.

Click here to view the December Lunch Menu!

Report Card Update

Report Card Guide

WINGO !!!!!

In October, our Specials teachers launched an exciting new program called WINGO. It is based on the

long-time favorite game of BINGO, except that luck is not a factor. Our Blue Jays in grades K- 8 must

work together as a team to earn their WINGO stickers for the class WINGO board. Each week, the five Specials teachers- Art, Gym, Library, Music, and Tech- choose one class for their Class of the Week. In addition to the sticker, the Class of the Week is recognized with a sign that hangs outside of their classroom door. Congratulations to 5A for being the first homeroom to reach WINGO! Their WINGO board will be certified by Mrs. Tiernan and she will announce their reward. They will receive a new board and continue to play along with all of our Blue Jays who are working to achieve Class of the Week status.

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL DONATIONS

We thank the St. Dominic School community for their generous donations to the Saint Vincent de Paul Center this Thanksgiving season! Students in grades PreK- Grade 8 collected food for those in need, and the response was overwhelming. Thank you, and may God bless you!

Diocesan Tuition Assistance for

the 2025-2026 School Year

Although re-registration for the 2025-2026 will be held in January, you can plan ahead and apply for tuition assistance today. Tuition assistance is awarded each year to families with children in Grades K-12 through the Diocesan Tuition Assistance Program.

Financial awards are made based on financial need.

In order to ensure a fair and impartial analysis,

applications are made through FACTS Management.

Please note that the deadline to apply for tuition

assistance is March 1, 2025.

Click here for more information/apply for tuition assistance.

Church Contributions

A review of the weekly contributions has been completed, and it has been brought to our attention that many families are in arrears. According to the school contract, families must contribute a minimum of $10.00 per week in order to qualify for the "Active Registered Catholic" tuition rate from January 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024.

We are aware that this year has continued to present challenges to many of our families and are thankful for all of their continued support to our Parish. If you are behind in your contributions or have any questions regarding tuition, please contact Mrs. Christine Gallahue in the rectory office at 732- 840-1410. Thank you!

Saint Dominic Parish offers the ability of setting up recurring or one-time basis Church donations using your credit card or automatic withdrawal from your bank account (ACH). The process is completely handled by you, the donator.

By accessing the secure Website, you create a log-on and set up or modify your payment schedule or even to make a one-time donation. Once you set up your account, you can make changes whenever you want; no phone calls are necessary to the parish office to change or even cancel your arrangement. Eliminate writing checks each week!

Click here to view a video re: Online Giving!

Click here to access the Online Giving option through Parishsoft!