Saint Dominic School
Academic Excellence - Catholic Values

Diocese of Trenton 2025-2026 Grant Program

After School Extra-Curricular Activities

The 2025-2026 Diocese of Trenton Grant Program has been a success! Beginning in October 2025, 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 Office of Catholic Schools, these programs have been provided at no cost to the parents!

Students have been enjoying the following programs:

● Book Club- moderated by Mrs. Fondonella (students read various book selections and discuss each week)

● Chess Club- moderated by Mrs. Wojciak (students learn how to play Chess)

● Performance Showcase- moderated by Ms. Kross (students rehearse and perform show tunes)

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 on 

December 5, 2025.


Parents were able to schedule their December parent-teacher conference, beginning

Friday, November 7, 2025, 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.

Report Cards will be made available online between 1:00 P.M and 3:00 P.M. on Friday, December 5 for grades K through 8.

Advent

During this season of Hope, Love, Joy and Peace, in preparation of the Birth of our Savior, all students in grades 2-7 will have the opportunity to participate in the Sacrament of Confession.


Portrait Retakes

PTA Meeting


PTA MEETING

Tuesday

12/2/25

6:00 P.M

MEDIA CENTER


PTA Santa Shop

Christmas Dress Down

Breakfast With Santa

E Bike Safety Assembly

Silly Christmas Sweater Contest

Mike's Crumb Cakes!

Peer Helpers

Sports League News

Giving Tree

Bag Lunch To Class 12/17/25

DECEMBER 8, 2025

SCHOOL CLOSED FOR

THE IMMACULATE

CONCEPTION

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 22, 2025

Tuesday, December 23, 2025


Early Dismissal

Friday, December 19, 2025

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.

Christmas Card Contest

Saint Dominic School’s Art teacher, Mrs. Kokoll, held a contest to design this year's SDS Christmas card. Students in kindergarten - eighth grade were given the opportunity to participate in the contest and winners were chosen from various grade-level categories.


The winners for each category are:


Grades K-2 

Jocelyn Mancilla 2A


Grades 3-5

Madison Loffredo 5B


Grades 6-8

Olivia Case-Tolomei 7A

Abigail Ferullo 7A


Grand Prize Winner

Cadence Barry 8B



Congratulations to Cadence, as her design has been chosen for the 2025 Saint Dominic School Christmas Card!


 We sincerely thank Mrs. Kokoll and all of the students who participated!


Dine to Donate

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 2026-2027 School Year

Although re-registration for the 2026-2027 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, 2026. 

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 $11.00 per week in order to qualify for the "Active Registered Catholic" tuition rate from January 1, 2025 to December 30, 2025.


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!

2025-2026 Yearbooks

December Dates to Remember


November 30

Advent Begins


December 2

P.T.A. Meeting at 6:00 P.M. in the Library


December 3

Portrait Retakes


December 5

SCHOOL CLOSED

FOR STUDENTS

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES


December 8

SCHOOL CLOSED

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION


December 10

Santa Shop


December 11

Santa Shop


December 15

 Communication Alert


December 17

Christmas Concert PreK-Grade 1

6:00 P.M.


December 18

Dine to Donate

Mike's Crumb Cake Pick up


December 19

Early Dismissal

PreK at 12:00 P.M.

K-8 at 1:00 P.M.


December 22 & 23

PASTORAL HOLIDAY

SCHOOL CLOSED


December 22 - January 4

CHRISTMAS VACATION - SCHOOL CLOSED 


January 5, 2026

 School Re-opens

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