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Saint Dominic School
Academic Excellence - Catholic Values
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October is the Month of the Holy Rosary! | |
Fall Fundraiser Reminder! | |
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Our fall fundraiser begins, Monday, September 30, 2024!
This year, the Saint Dominic School Fall Fundraiser will be a totally ONLINE program! We have once again contracted with Believe Kids Fundraising, a professional online school fundraising organization. Believe Kids Fundraising offers prizes for top sellers!
For families who opted to participate in the fall/spring fundraiser in their school contract, this fundraiser is a great opportunity to fulfill the requirement!
Inside this year's Fall Fundraiser catalog, you will find 100+ items such as jewelry, kitchen accessories, snacks, holiday gift wrap/bags, and much more!
Online orders can be placed beginning September 30, 2024, and through October 13, 2024.
Orders are delivered directly to your home. You no longer have to pick up your ordered goods at school. Out-of-town friends and family will have their orders delivered directly to their homes as well!
We are excited about this opportunity, and we hope you enjoy raising funds for your children’s school through the sale and purchase of quality items.
Should you have questions, please contact Ms. Marjorie Pawlowicz at mpawlowicz@stdomschool.org or 732-840-1412, ext.250.
The money raised from this fundraiser benefits your children and our school in many ways. We greatly appreciate your orders.
No order is too small! Thank you in advance!
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PTA MEETING REMINDER
October 7, 2024
Media Center/Library
6:00 P.M.
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Saint Dominic Parish - Blessing of the Animals | |
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Parents:
Please review the St. Dominic School uniform policies included here. In particular, please review the shoe policy, as some students have been wearing shoes that resemble sneakers. Please be advised that Hey Dudes (or shoes that resemble sneakers) are not permitted. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
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All school uniforms must be purchased from the School Uniform Shop in Point Pleasant Beach. The shop is open Monday - Friday from 10:00AM - 5:00PM and Saturday from 9:00AM - 12PM. Uniforms can also be purchased online through the School Uniform Shop’s website at http://www.schooluniformshoponline.com.
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Please be reminded that girls' skirts may not be shorter than one-inch above the knees, and boys are required to wear belts at all times with their shorts/pants. When purchasing shoes, please be aware that shoes must be black, brown, navy, or tan and have non-marking soles and heels that do not exceed one-inch in height. Ballet flats, moccasins, clogs, Sanuks, Uggs, Vans, Hey Dudes and any shoes that resemble sneakers are not permitted. Boys’ hair must be short and in a traditional cut. Hair coloring/dyeing is prohibited.
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Progress reports will be sent home with students in kindergarten through second grade on
Friday, October 4th.
Parents of children in third through eighth grade are asked to access grading and assignment information through their Parent Portal account.
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School Closed - Monday October 14 , 2024 | |
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Saint Dominic School will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024!
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Students in the Grade 8
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will have graduation portraits taken on Wednesday, October 23rd.
- 8th Grade Students must wear their regular school uniform to school that day and bring their cap and gown with them.
- Boys must wear their winter uniform (blue/button-down shirt, tie, and shorts or slacks.
- Girls must wear their summer uniform (blue polo shirt).
Students in Grades PreK 3 Year Old ONLY & K-7
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will have their school pictures taken on Tuesday, October 24th.
- Students in K-7th Grade may wear their school uniforms or dress up/casual clothes.
- Students should be modestly attired.
- Shirts with inappropriate sayings and extremely short skirts will not be permitted.
Students in PreKA & PreKB - 4 Year Old
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will have their school pictures taken on Friday, October 25th. Students in the PreK-4 Year Old Program may wear their school uniforms or dress-up/casual clothes.
Be on the lookout for an email from LifeTouch regarding the ordering of
School Pictures!
For any questions, please contact Ms. Pawlowicz via email at mpawlowicz@stdomschool.org, or via phone at (732-840-1412) ext. 250.
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The Diocese of Trenton
Department of Catholic Schools
Updated Report Card
September 2024
The report cards most recently distributed in the schools of the Diocese of Trenton have been in use since 2002. At a meeting in 2022, several principals indicated that it was time to examine the current report cards and determine if there was a need to update the report cards to provide a better and a clearer picture of a student’s abilities, growth, and progress. During the last two years, a committee of principals, vice-principals, and the assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction have conducted meetings to explore the need for a report card update.
It is important to understand that a report card, like any single assessment, can be compared to a photograph. While it does show a representation of a student’s efforts at a particular point in time, it does not take into account the context and the nuance of how a student arrived at that point in time. Conferences with parents or guardians, therefore, are essential to understand a student’s progress. A document such as a report card, while necessary, can never provide the crucial information that is shared during a conference.
As a part of the update discussions, the committee decided that, moving forward, there would be three report cards used in the elementary schools of the Diocese of Trenton: a kindergarten report card, a report card to be used for grades 1 to 4, and a report card for grades 5 to 8. During the 2023-24 school year, three schools in the Diocese of Trenton piloted the updated report cards. These schools were St. Catharine in Spring Lake, St. Gregory the Great Academy in Hamilton Square, and St. Peter School in Point Pleasant.
Several changes were made to the updated report card resulting in the report card that will be used this year. An explanation of the new report card for each grade is provided below.
Diocese of Trenton
Report Card Committee
| Confirmation/Early Dismissal Reminder! | |
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The sacrament of Confirmation for our 8th grade
students will be celebrated on
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:00 P.M.
There will be an 'Early Dismissal' for all students
(PreK at 12:00 P.M. & K-8 at 1:00 P.M.)
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"Lord, You send out Your Spirit to touch the hearts of all people, so that they may believe in You and in Jesus whom You sent. Look kindly on all candidates for Confirmation as they listen to Your voice. Open their hearts to Your Spirit and bring to fulfillment the good work that You have begun in them.
As we prepare these children for Confirmation, make each of us an instrument of Your love. Teach us to appreciate what is holy in others, and to be patient with what we do not understand. Deepen our faith in the Gospel and help us to pass it on by our example. We pray that You will continue to guide us and sustain us. Through Christ our Lord, Amen."
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Throughout the year, Saint Dominic School uses Star 360 Assessments to help teachers understand what students know and what they are ready to learn next. The first window of Renaissance Star 360 testing is scheduled to begin October 7, 2024. Students in grades 2-8 will each complete a 20 minute online assessment in Reading and Math. Results will be sent home when all testing has been completed.
Each assessment (reading and mathematics) is completed within one class period. Please send your child to school each day well rested.
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Mrs. Baranker and Mrs. Hunt
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome two new staff members to the St. Dominic School faculty:
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We welcome Guidance Counselor Ms. Patrice Baranker. Ms. Baranker currently serves as the Guidance Counselor at St. Peter’s School in Point Pleasant, and most recently worked at Preferred Behavioral Health. Ms. Baranker will be available at St. Dominic’s on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. If you need to speak with Ms. Baranker, she can be contacted at pbaranker@stdomschool.org
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We welcome K-8 Spanish teacher Ms. Kristen Hunt. Ms. Hunt graduated from The College of New Jersey with dual degrees in Spanish and Journalism, and she studied abroad in Spain. Ms. Hunt has worked as an oral proficiency leader, an ESL Instructor, and most recently, as a freelance writer. Ms. Hunt can be reached at kristenhunt@stdomschool.org
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National Junior Honor Society | |
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Membership in the National Junior Honor Society is one of the highest honors that can be awarded to a junior high school student.
Our chapter of NJHS works hard to bring the accomplishments of outstanding students to the attention of parents, teachers, peers, and the community. We strive to give practical meaning to the Society’s standards of scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship.
These four ideals have been considered as the basis for selection. No student is inducted simply because of a high academic average. The National Junior Honor Society strives to recognize the total student - one who excels in all of these areas.
The induction ceremony for the Saint Dominic School National Junior Honor Society will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in Saint Dominic's Church and will begin at 6:00 P.M.
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Confirmation Preparation Meeting for Parents | |
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A mandatory meeting for all parents of seventh-grade students will be held on
Monday, October 21, 2024.
The meeting will begin at 6:00 PM in Saint Dominic Church. This is an opportunity for parents and teachers to partner together in order to prepare the students to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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Parent Volunteers Needed on Mondays and Tuesdays!
The Parent Volunteer Program is an opportunity to create a partnership between Saint Dominic School and parents by bringing the parents into the school to participate in activities that enhance the social and academic life of the students. We are looking for volunteer assistance on Mondays and Tuesdays for lunch and recess. If you are available, might you consider donating your time and energy to help? Please contact:
Assistant Principal, Mrs. Kate Turnbach at kturnbach@stdomschool.org for more information. Thank you!
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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:
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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.
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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.
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October Dates to Remember | |
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October 4
Progress Reports Gr. K - 2
Mass 11:00 A.M.
Early Dismissal PreK at 12:00 P.M.
K-8 at 1:00 P.M.
October 5
Blessing of the Animals
Outside Church Entrance
12:00 P.M.
October 7
Renaissance Star 360 Assessment Begins
PTA Meeting 6:00 P.M.
October 10
Catholic Schools Mass celebrated by Bishop O'Connell
October 11
Rosary Prayer Service at 2:00 P.M.
October 14
Columbus Day -School Closed
October 15
Fall Fundraiser Ends
Communication Alert
October 16
Early Dismissal (PreK at 12:00 & K-7 at 1:00)
Confirmation at 4:00 P.M. in the Church
October 18
Dress Down Hawaiian Shirt Day
October 21
Confirmation Meeting for Parents of 7th Grade Students at 6:00 P.M.
October 22
NJHS Induction Ceremony at 6:00 P.M. in the Church
October 23
8th Grade Cap & Gown Portraits
Chic-fil-A Dine to Donate Fundraiser
October 24
Individual Portraits for K-7 & PreK 3 Yr Old.
October 25
Individual Portraits for PreK 4 Yr. Old
7th & 8th Grade Halloween Dance 7:00 P.M.
October 26
Trunk or Treat 6:00 P.M.
October 30
Communication Alert
October 31
Halloween Parade 1:15 P.M.
Halloween Celebrations
Students in PreK - 4th Grade may dress in appropriate costumes.
Students in 5th - 8th Grade may dress down in Halloween colors.
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