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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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For the safety of our parents and staff, Parent Teacher Conferences will be Virtual on December 2, 2022.
Parents were 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. We ask parents to realize that the teachers need to consider everyone's appointment and try to adhere to the schedule.
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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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Christmas Card Contest Winners |
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Our art teacher, Mrs. Kokoll, held a contest to design this year's SDS Christmas card. Students in kindergarten - eighth grade were given the opportunity to participate in the contest and a grand prize winner as well as winners were chosen from three grade-level categories.
The winners for each category are:
Grades K-2
Alexis Alfano - KA
Grades 3-5
Jake Ward - 4A
Grades 6-8
Bella Ross- 8B
Kaylee Davis - 7B
Grand Prize Winner
Cadence Barry - 5A
Cadence's design was chosen for the 2022 Saint Dominic School Christmas Card. Sincere thanks to Mrs. Kokoll and all of the students who participated!
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Giving Tuesday was November 29, 2022! |
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Join the movement & give back! |
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Tuesday, November 29, 2022 |
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On November 29, 2022, Catholic schools from across the Diocese of Trenton participated in Giving Tuesday, the global day of charitable giving that follows Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday is a day of charity that fosters connection and generosity which helps you bring real change to your community.
100% of the monies raised through this campaign will go directly to the Catholic school that you specify in your donation.
Help support our Catholic Schools this Giving Tuesday by sharing your resources; making a donation to the Catholic school of your choice, pledging to volunteer your time at a school, or sharing a prayer in support of Catholic education!
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The Feast of the Immaculate Conception |
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The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated on Thursday, December 8, 2022.
As this is a Holy Day of Obligation,
Saint Dominic School will be closed.
The Mass schedule for
Saint Dominic Church is as follows:
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
8:00 A.M., 11:00 A.M., 7:00 P.M.
This Solemnity celebrates that from the beginning, while in her mother's womb, Mary was in a state of grace, sharing in God's own life, and free from original sin. The Immaculate Conception was solemnly defined and proclaimed by Pope Pius IX on the 8th of December, 1854.
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PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
"O Most Holy Virgin, immaculate in body and spirit, look kindly on me as I implore your powerful intercession. O most Holy Mother, receive my prayers as I present them to God. O Mary, Mother of Jesus and our Mother, you intercede for us with your Son. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, pray for us. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us. Our Lady Queen of Christendom, pray for us. Amen. "
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Silly Christmas Sweater Contest - 12/21/22 |
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Christmas Break Begins Early! |
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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 student's 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 December edition of Partners in Faith is here!
- The main article on page one gives parents ideas for adding family traditions to help make Christmas celebrations unique to their family.
- The main article on page two shows how the first Christmas can be used as a model for bringing in more peace and joy this year.
- The article in Why Do Catholics Do That? this month describes the various elements of the Advent wreath and their meanings.
- In this month’s Parent Talk one parent describes how she encouraged her children’s generosity with some special gifts to Jesus for Christmas.
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Saint Dominic Parish - Christmas Mass Schedule |
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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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2022-2023 Yearbooks & Baby Ads- On Sale Now! |
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Saint Dominic Sacred Music -Lessons & Carols! |
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New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance Party |
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December Dates to Remember |
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December 2
Parent Teacher Conferences
School Closed for Students
December 5
P.T.A. Meeting at 6:00 P.M.
December 8
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
School Closed for Students
December 12
Pre K, Kindergarten, & 1st Grade Christmas Concert at 6:00 P.M.
December 15
Communication Alert
December 17
St. Dominic Sacred Music Presents "Lessons & Carols"
December 22
Early Dismissal (PreK at 12:00 P.M. & K-8 at 12:30 P.M.)
No After Care
December 23 - January 2
Christmas Vacation - School CLOSED
January 3, 2021
School Re-opens
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Curious About What Your Child Did At School? |
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