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Saint Dominic School
Academic Excellence - Catholic Values
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Message from Mrs. Tonkovich |
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Parent Teacher Conferences |
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The recent pandemic brought about many shifts to the school calendar as well as changes in procedures in order to keep everyone safe. Interestingly, we found many silver linings.
One silver lining is the virtual method of connecting parents and teachers in order to hold conferences. Parents reported back that it was much easier to connect online than to try to acquire a day off, to coordinate meetings for multiple children, to hurry from one meeting to another, to be delayed due to the conference ahead of yours running long, childcare, etc.
So, we shall continue with virtual conferences.
Virtual conferences will be held on Friday, December 2, 2022.
Parents will be able to schedule their December parent-teacher conference, beginning Monday, November 7, 2022, 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.
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Report Cards will be made available online as 3:00 P.M. on
Friday, December 2 for grades K through 8.
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Dress Code Notice & Winter Uniform Reminder |
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Dear Parents,
Some of the students opted for fad haircuts, coloring their hair, and letting their hair grow over the summer.
I allowed September to be a transitional time - an opportunity for a return to the required dress code. It is now almost November and I am seeing that many students are not in compliance.
November 1 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 1, 2022, detentions will be assigned.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Elizabeth Tonkovich
Principal
Winter uniforms are expected to be worn by all students in PreK through 8th grade beginning Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
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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The November edition of Partners in Faith is here!
- Children learn effectively by imitating. The main article on page one gives parents tips for encouraging children to choose saints as heroes to imitate.
- The Advent wreath is a time-honored and popular devotion to mark the days of this prayerful season leading up to the birth of Christ. The main article on page two gives families an idea how to make a simple one as a family project and to share the joyful hope of Advent together.
- All Saints Day and All Souls Day are the Church’s gifts to us to help us remember that we are part of the Communion of Saints. Feasts & Celebrations and Parent Talk provide details.
- BONUS: This month, Partners in Faith have included an all-new Advent calendar with a faith-based activity for each day of this holy season. The no-cost or low-cost, simple activities are designed to help families enter more deeply into the Season and ready their hearts and homes for the Christmas feast.
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All Saints Day - November 1st |
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St Dominic Parish - All Souls Day - Mass of Remembrance |
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NJHS Stockings for Soldiers |
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Parents, please be reminded that on Friday, November 4, 2022 all students will have an early dismissal.
PreK 4 students will be dismissed at 12:00 P.M. and Students in Grades K-8 will be dismissed at 12:30 P.M.
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P.T.A. Thanksgiving Pie Sale! |
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Support the Library - Dress Down 11/10 |
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Friday, November 11, 2022 is Veteran's Day;
a day in which we honor all military veterans.
Students, Faculty, and Staff are asked to dress
in red, white, and blue colors to honor our veterans.
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P.T.A. Christmas Wreath Sale |
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Sports League Super 50/50 |
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The Saint Dominic Kitchen Staff is excited to offer the school students hot lunch options again this year!
ICE CREAM IS BACK AT THE SNACK STAND! (See the monthly menu for info.)
Lunch meals may be purchased daily for $4.00.
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Multiple meal tickets may be purchased in advance.
10 meals for $40.00. or 20 meals for $80.0.
- 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.
- All checks must be made payable to St. Dominic School. Parents are asked to include the student's name and homeroom on the check.
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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The National Junior Honor Society would like to once again sincerely thank the families of our school community for the Think Pink for Breast Cancer donations.
As a result of your generosity, $496.55 was collected for the American Cancer Society.
We truly thank you for your support!
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Diocesan Tuition Assistance for
the 2023-2024 School Year
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Although re-registration for the 2023-2024 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, 2023.
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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, 2022 to November 30, 2022.
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!
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SDS PTA - Gift Auction - Save the Date |
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November Dates to Remember |
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November 1
All Saints Day
Winter Uniform Begins
School Mass at 9:00 A.M. in the Church
November 2
All Souls Day
November 4
Philly Pretzel Day
Early Dismissal (PreK at 12:00 P.M. & K-8 at 12:30 P.M.)
Faculty Meeting
November 7
P.T.A. Meeting at 7:00 P.M. in the School Cafeteria
November 8
Veteran's Day Concert (3rd & 4th Grade)
November 10
Library Dress Down Day
November 11
Veteran's Day
Dress Down in Red, White, & Red
November 15
Communication Alert
November 18
End of 1st Trimester - Parent Portal Closes
November 21
3rd Grade Thanksgiving Feast
November 22
Thanksgiving Prayer Service
November 23
SDS School Spirit Day & Pep-Rally!
Students Dress in Blue & White
Early Dismissal (PreK at 12:00 P.M. & K-8 at 12:30 P.M.)
No After Care
November 25
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 26
Thanksgiving Recess
November 29
Communication Alert
Portrait Re-Takes for 8th Grade & PreK-7
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Curious About What Your Child Did At School? |
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