Saint Dominic School
Academic Excellence - Catholic Values

Class Placement

Every year teachers receive requests to place students in particular classes for the following year. Please understand that there are many factors that are considered when preparing new class lists. We sincerely ask you to allow the professional staff at Saint Dominic School to make student placements based on their educational expertise. Please trust that the decisions are made to help the children be academically successful in a Catholic school environment. Thank you for your understanding and acceptance of our placements. 

Summer Reading

Saint Dominic School - Summer Reading 2026



First Grade

  • 2 books of student’s choice


Second Grade 

  • 2 books of student’s choice


Third Grade (pick one)

  • Third Grade Angels - Jerry Spinelli
  • The Mouse and the Motorcycle - Beverly Cleary


Fourth Grade 

  • Because of Winn-Dixie  by Kate DiCamillo. (must read)
  • Who Was Abraham Lincoln by Janet Pascal (Option 1 for 2nd book)

OR The Hero Two Doors Down by Sharon Robinson (Option 2 for 2nd book)


Fifth Grade

  • Frindle by Andrew Clements 
  • Crash by Jerry Spinelli


Sixth Grade

  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling


Seventh Grade

  • Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk 

OR Unbroken - Adapted for Young Readers by Laura Hillenbrand


Eighth Grade 

  • Okay For Now by Gary D. Schmidt


Collection for Jackson Mueller


The NJHS and the Religion Service Club thank you for your generous dress down day donations on May 28th! Saint Dominic School raised $2,000 for the Mueller family in their time of need. We continue to pray for Jackson’s family, and the entire Brick

Township Community.

Summer Office Hours

The School Office will be closed

Thursday, June 18th through Friday, June 19th.


We will re-open on Monday, June 22 and will follow summer office hours:


Monday through Thursday

8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.


The school office will be closed:

July 24 - August 9,

September 3 - September 7


School will re-open on

Tuesday, September 8, 2026


Parents are asked to please send updated immunization

forms to the school office no later than August 10th. 


Ice Cream Social

Yankee Game

Final Yearbook Sale

FM BAND CONCERT NEWS

Important Report Card Announcement

Please be aware of Parent Portal access dates:


Kindergarten

Parent Portal will close for Kindergarten Parents on June 1st and will re-open the afternoon of June 3rd.


Grade 8

Parent Portal will close for Parents of 8th grade students on June 3rd and will re-open the afternoon of June 5th.


Grades 1-7

Parent Portal will close for Parents of students in Grades 1-7 on June 15th and will re-open the afternoon of June 17th.

P.T.A. Class Parent Volunteer Form

Dear Parents,


Every year, the P.T.A. and administration looks for two parents to represent each of our classes. These class parents fill an important role as facilitators for specific classroom celebrations, communication with fellow parents, and assisting the teacher with classroom needs.


Please review the following list of class parent duties. If you are interested and able to fulfill all of the duties of a class parent, please complete the form below by June 30, 2026.


If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Lehman, via email at nlehman627@gmail.com.

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Class Parent duties include the following:


Coordinate holiday celebrations (Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day). Please be advised these events do take place during school hours and class parents are relied upon to assist during those hours.

Coordinate desserts for various school concerts and fundraisers

Create and deliver the class Basket for the Annual Fundraiser

Assist with P.T.A./School Activities

Communicate with fellow parents about classroom needs and P.T.A. updates

Attend monthly P.T.A. meetings 

Volunteer for the Annual Gift Auction on March 6, 2027. 


**Please only submit an application if you can agree to volunteering for ALL of the above! 


*Please note: All class parent forms are reviewed by and decided on by the administration*


Thank you for your support!


Sincerely,

The Saint Dominic School PTA

A Message From Our Cafeteria Staff

The year is coming to an end and all outstanding lunch charges MUST BE PAID BY FRIDAY, JUNE 5th.. Please check your email, as all bills have been sent.

Thank you,

The Cafeteria Staff

June Lunch Menu

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.

Aftercare Update!

Please Note- Aftercare Update


Please note that Aftercare will be held in the Parish Center/Cafeteria on 

Monday, June 15th, &

 Tuesday, June 16th.


The last day for BeforeCare and AfterCare is Tuesday, June 16th.



Last Day of School

A Memo From Our Nurse

Summer Programs

Saint Dominic School teachers hold several summer programs available for students.

These programs provide great opportunities for students to grow academically and socially, alongside their peers, during the summer months.

Please make sure to review the wonderful programs listed below!

Space may be limited, so make sure to sign-up and reserve your student's spot as soon as possible! 

Summer Tutoring


The following teachers offer tutoring during the summer.


Please feel free to contact the teachers directly via email.

This is a private service between you and the teacher.



Mrs. M. Fondonella

Grades 3-6

mfondonella@stdomschool.org


Mrs. D. Gracia

Grades: K-8- all subjects 

dgracia@stdomschool.org


Ms. L. Grippaldi

Grades K-5 Reading and Math

lgrippaldi@stdomschool.org


Ms. M. Quinlivan

Grades K-4

mquinlivan@stdomschool.org


Mrs. K. Romeo

Math and Reading Grades 2-4

kromeo@stdomschool.org


Mrs. J Gualano 

Grades 4-8

jgualano@stdomschool.org


Mrs. J. Miller

Grades 5-8 language arts

jmiller@stdomschool.org


Mrs. K D'Elia

Grades K-4

kdelia@stdomschool.org


Mrs. K. Wojciak

K-8

kwojciak@stdomschool.org


Mrs .D Galas

All grades - math through high school

including high school geometry

dgalas@stdomschool.org


Ms. D. May

Math Grades 4-8

dmay@stdomschool.org


Mrs. S. Bucci

Incoming 1st and 2nd grade

sbucci@stdomshool.org


Sports League News

June Dates to Remember

June 1

Communication Alert


June 2

Rita's Teacher Scoop Night

5:00-7:00 pm


June 3

Last Day PreK and Kindergarten

PreK Promotion 9:30 am

Kindergarten Promotion 11:00 am

Lunch in Classrooms


June 5

8th Grade Graduation 6:00 pm

Early Dismissal Gr. 1-7

1:00 pm


June 7

Feast of Corpus Christi Mass and Procession

10:30 am

All are Welcome


June 15

Early Dismissal

Gr. 1-7

1:00 pm


June 16

Early Dismissal

Gr. 1-7

1:00 pm

LAST DAY OF AFTER CARE


June 17

Early Dismissal 1:00

Last Day of School

NO BEFORE CARE

NO AFTER CARE

Report Cards

Communication Alert

Curious About What Your Child Did At School?

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