Saint Dominic School
Academic Excellence - Catholic Values

Reminder: School Closed 1/15/24

Re-Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year

School re-enrollment contracts for current kindergarten - seventh grade students were sent home today, Friday, January 12.


All contracts are to be returned to the school office by Monday, February 5. Parents are asked to inform the school office if they do not plan to re-enroll their children for the 2024-2025 school year. Thank you!

Student Recruitment Program

Thank you for entrusting Saint Dominic School with preparing your children for their future. Thanks to you, Saint Dominic School is one of the largest schools in the Diocese of Trenton. We have so much to be proud of: our award-winning students, our high-achieving alumni, and our recent National Blue Ribbon recognition.

 

As we continue on our path of excellence, please be aware that our recruitment program allows Saint Dominic School families to assist in enrolling new student/students for the 2024-2025 school year. If a new student applies and is accepted, the assisting SDS family will receive a $300 family tuition credit. The registering family must reference your name on the application. We want to extend our appreciation to you and your children, our best and most trustworthy ambassadors.

 

Saint Dominic School has provided an academically excellent Catholic education for over fifty-five years. We are proud of our history and will continue our strong tradition for generations to come!

 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Elizabeth Tonkovich

PreK and Kindergarten Registration for

2024-2025 School Year

Preschool and kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year for our current school families was held on January 10th and January 11th. If you missed registration, please contact the school office. 


Please visit the "Admissions" tab on the homepage of our website to access all forms. Parents are asked to submit the completed application, required forms, original birth & baptismal certificates (for new students only), and current immunization records via email to scantillo@stdomschool.org.


Registration for new prospective families

will be held during Catholic Schools Week.

Renaissance 360 Testing

The second window of Renaissance Star 360 testing is scheduled for January 8 through January 29, 2024.


Students in grades 2-8 will each complete a 20-minute on-line assessment in Reading and Math.


Results will be sent home when all testing has been completed.

2023-2024 Yearbook & Baby Ad Online Sale!

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Progress Reports

On Friday, January 19, parents of students in kindergarten - grade 2 will receive paper progress reports from their children's teachers.


Parents of students in grades 3-8 are asked to log in to Parent Portal to access their children's academic records for the second trimester. Paper progress reports will not be issued for grades 3-8.

Class Pictures

2nd Grade First Holy Communion Meeting for Parents/Guardians

A mandatory meeting for second grade parents/guardians is scheduled for Wednesday, January 24th at 6:00 P.M. in Saint Dominic Church.


All information regarding the sacrament of First Holy Communion will be provided at that time.

February Dances

Valentine's Day

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Catholic Schools Week 2024!

National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. This year’s new theme is 'Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community' and will be used through 2026.


Catholic schools have an irreplaceable role in the Church’s evangelizing mission. Building on the central goal of Catholic schools to form saints, Catholic schools teach and embrace the whole person, body, mind and spirit. The fact that all members of a Catholic school community share the Christian vision of faith that Christ is the foundation of Catholic education is what unites the school as a faith-filled community.


While faith is the binding element in Catholic schools, the Church reiterates that parents are the first teachers of their children. Holding this tenet, Catholic school communities expand beyond the walls of school buildings to envelop the family as an integral part of the school community. Together teachers, administrators, staff, students and parents fuel the light of faith by integrating culture with faith and faith with living.



The CSW logo symbolizes the united community of Catholic schools – not a building or an institution, but people of faith serving God and others. No Catholic school can fulfill its educational role alone. As a community, Catholic schools are nourished and stimulated by the centrality of the word of Christ expressed through knowledge, service, scripture and sacramental tradition.

Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community is a theme on which to build a spirit of the gospel to benefit the human family.   



The annual week long celebration of Catholic Schools will be held 

January 28 - February 2, 2024.


We have so much to celebrate at Saint Dominic School! The week will involve activities for students, faculty, staff, Clergy, & Volunteers!


Sunday, January 28, 2024

Catholic Schools Week Mass at 10:30 A.M.

ALL students and families are invited to attend this Mass.

Students in school uniforms sit with parents.

Saint Dominic School Student Council, Religious Service Club, and the National Junior Honor Society shall sit in the front three rows. 


Open House for Prospective Parents from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Monday, January 29, 2024

School Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast - Community Room - 9:00 AM


School Volunteer Appreciation Reception - Community Room - 1:05 PM

Tuesday, January 30 2024

Classroom Visits for school parents from 10:05 AM - 10:45 AM

For parents of Preschool (3 Yr. Old) and

Kindergarten through Grade 3 students only

2 visitors per student


Clergy, Kitchen, Maintenance Appreciation Breakfast


Fundamentals Instrumental Music Group Concert at 3:15 PM in the Cafeteria


Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Classroom Visits for School Parents

from 10:05 AM - 10:45 AM

For parents of Preschool (4 Yr. Old) and Grades 4-8 students only

2 visitors per student


Open House for Prospective Parents from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Teacher Appreciation Day


School Mass celebrated by Bishop David O'Connell at 9:00 AM


Peter and the Wolf at Donovan Catholic High School

for Grades 1 & 2 at 10:00 A.M.


Lunch provided for teachers 


Bingo (for students and teachers)


Friday, February 2, 2024

Student Appreciation Day


Early Dismissal (PreK at 12:00 P.M. & K-8 at 12:30 PM)


Dress Down Day in Blue Jay Pride Colors


Students are treated to breakfast & a Dance Party 

Diocesan Tuition Assistance for

the 2024-2025 School Year

Although re-registration for the 2024-2025 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, 2024. 

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, 2023 to November 30, 2023.


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!
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