Parents will be 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. 

Report Cards will be made available online at 3:00 P.M. on

Friday, December 5 for grades K through 8.

EARLY DISMISSAL REQUESTS/DISMISSAL PROCEDURES

Dear Parents:

Please be advised that if you should need to pick up your child from school early, we ask that you come BEFORE 2:15 P.M. It has become increasingly difficult to monitor “early dismissals” as we get closer to our regularly scheduled dismissal time of 2:50 P.M. for pick-ups. We ask that you complete the EARLY DISMISSAL REQUEST FORM found on our website under “Current Families.” This form should be completed and signed by the parent and provided to the teacher.  It would also be helpful to email the front office so that everyone is informed. You can email either:

Mrs. Dalleo, fdalleo@stdomschool.org

Ms. Cantillo, scantillo@stdomschool.org

In this way, we can ensure the safety of your child and be kept informed of your child’s dismissal procedure.

In addition, please communicate how your child will be dismissed each day to him/her. It is important that the child knows how he/she is going home, if he/she is attending Aftercare, or if he/she is attending any after-school activities.   

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Mara Tiernan

Principal

November 3 is the start of Winter Uniforms. This is also the date where the outlined dress code will be enforced.

Please be reminded:

JEWELRY & HAIR:

• Necklaces (other than religious medals), bracelets, hair wraps, dangling earrings, nail polish/gels/tips and make-up are not permitted.
• Simple watches ONLY - no smart watches may be worn by both boys and girls.
• Girls may wear small post earrings; however, earrings for boys are not permitted.
• Boys’ hair should be short and well groomed. Hair length may not exceed the back of the shirt collar and should be above the eyes.
• Fad haircuts and hair coloring/highlighting of any kind are prohibited.
• Body piercing or body art is prohibited.

Thank you for your immediate compliance and support. After November 3, 2025, detentions will be assigned.

Winter uniforms are expected to be worn by all students in PreK through 8th grade beginning Monday, November 3, 2025.

Parents are reminded that students play outside for recess even during winter months. Please make sure your children come to school with appropriate outerwear.

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Parents, please be reminded that on Friday, November 7, 2025 all students will have an early dismissal.

PreK 4 students will be dismissed at 12:00 P.M. Students in Grades K-8 will be dismissed at

12:50 P.M. for pick up

1:00 P.M. for bus.

On Wednesday, November 26, 2025 all students will have an early dismissal.

PreK 4 students will be dismissed at 12:00 P.M.

K-8 students will be dismissed at 12:50 P.M. for pick up

1:00 P.M. for bus.

THERE WILL BE NO AFTERCARE

NOVEMBER 26, 2025.

PTA Meeting

November 4th

6:00 P.M.

Library/Media Room

Sports League Updates

CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE

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.

Although re-registration for the 2026-2027 school year 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. 

November 3

Winter Uniform Begins

November 4

Election Day

PTA Meeting 6:00 PM

Media Center

November 7

First Friday Mass

Early Dismissal

PreK 12:00 PM

K-8 1:00 PM

Donut Day

November 10

Thanksgiving Pie Orders Due

November 11

Veterans Day

Dress Down in Red, White, Blue

Veteran's Day Concert (3rd& 4th Grade)

7:00 P.M.

November 14

End of 1st Trimester

Parent Portal Closes

Advent Wreath Orders Due

NJHS Stockings for Soldiers supplies due

Communication Alert

November 17

Christmas Wreath Order Due

Dine to Donate

Daves Hot Chicken

November 22

Advent Wreath Gathering

5-8 P.M.

November 24

Third Grade Thanksgiving Feast

November 25

Thanksgiving Prayer Service

November 26

Thanksgiving Pie Order Pick-up Parish Center 12:15-2:30 P.M.

Early Dismissal

(PreK at 12:00 P.M.)

(K-8 at 1:00 P.M.)

NO AFTERCARE

SDS Spirit Day and Pep Rally

Students Dress in Blue and White

November 28

Thanksgiving

November 29-December 1

Thanksgiving Recess