Saint Dominic School Academic Excellence - Catholic Values

September News Update 2022

The Month of September is Dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows

"O most holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ: by the overwhelming grief you experienced when you witnessed the martyrdom, the crucifixion, and death of your divine Son, look upon me with eyes of compassion, and awaken in my heart a tender commiseration for those sufferings, as well as a sincere detestation of my sins, in order that being disengaged from all undue affection for the passing joys of this earth, I may sigh after the eternal Jerusalem, and that henceforward all my thoughts and all my actions may be directed towards this one most desirable object. Honor, glory, and love to our divine Lord Jesus, and to the holy and immaculate Mother of God. Amen." Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us!

School Mass & Early Dismissal Reminder

Updated New Jersey D.O.H. COVID-19 Guidance

Fall Fundraiser

Our fall fundraiser will begin on Friday, September 31, 2022.  Purchase great gifts and wrapping paper as well as scrumptious food items, desserts and more! Be on the lookout for more information! 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!

School Portraits

Students in the Grade 8 will have graduation portraits taken on Monday, October 17th. 8th Grade Students must wear their regular school uniform to school that day and bring their cap and gown with them.  Students in Grades PreK 3 Year Old ONLY & K-7 will have their school pictures taken on Tuesday, October 18th.  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 7 PreKB - 4 Year Old will have their school pictures taken on Wednesday, October 29th.  Students in the PreK 4 Year Old Program may wear their school uniforms or dress-up/casual clothes.

Confirmation

The sacrament of Confirmation for our 8th grade students will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 4:00 P.M. There will be an 'Early Dismissal' for all students (PreK at 12:00 P.M. & K-7 at 12:30 P.M.)

"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."

Catholic High School Open House Dates and Admission Test Dates

Seventh and eighth grade students are encouraged to attend the open houses at our local Catholic high schools. Each high school has its own admission/application process. Feel free to contact the high schools directly for individual questions and additional information.

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Electronically Signed Forms

Dear Parents,  As you know, this year we moved three forms to an electronic signing status. They are: Photo permission form Technology acceptable use form Handbook acknowledgement form  If you have not yet signed the forms, please do so ASAP. If you have not signed the forms by 9/15/2022, your access to Genesis Parent Access will be deleted and you will not be able to view your child(ren)’s grades. You will then need to request a hard copy of the forms, sign & return, and then your account will then be re-activated.

2022-2023 Centralized Bus Stops

Dear Parents/Guardians residing in Brick Township, As mentioned by Mrs. Tonkovich at the Back to School Nights, The Brick Township School District and the Brick Township Transportation Department are continuing their efforts to improve the busing situation in the best way possible amid the current conditions. As a continuation of their efforts, the Brick Township School District has expressed their openness to parent suggestions pertaining to the centralized bus stops. Mrs. Tonkovich will act as a liaison between the school parents/guardians and the Brick district regarding their suggestions for Brick transportation. Parents/Guardians, we know that these changes have proven to be difficult for some of our families. We ask you to approach this matter with respect and with the virtues of temperance and patience as we stand firm in the attempt at finding a solution.  Changes or adjustments may not be immediate nor may every change be perfect; however, let us remember our voices are being heard and we will continue to put forth every effort necessary in order to improve the situation for our families in the best way that we are capable.  Please submit your response via the form below by the evening of Sunday, September 25, 2022.

Click here to submit a suggestion for Brick Transportation

STEM Learning and MakerSpace Room

Dear Parents, Many of you may recall seeing our beautiful MakerSpace Room.It is in the hallway next to the cafeteria/Parish Center, and was completed just one year prior to the COVID pandemic. Small groups of students in grades 3-8 rotated through this creative learning room. Once the pandemic hit, the NJDOE health guidance requirements did not allow us to utilize this small room. So, our Technology teacher, Mrs. Tracey Platenyk, began to research, plan, and coordinate STEM and MakerSpace opportunities for ALL of the students. Mrs. Platenyk brought coding, digital citizenship, keyboarding, and group projects that included science, technology, engineering, and math skills to the forefront of her classes during the last school year. This past summer, Mrs. Platenyk and the administrators sat together to formalize this new integration of learning. Based on this curriculum, the classes that were called “technology” will now be called “STEM/Technology class.” The classes will be held in the Computer Lab (we have ordered 30 new chromeboxes for the lab), or in the cafeteria, based on the nature of any projects.  Be assured, your children are learning what only some were able to learn in the MakerSpace Room.  Sincerely, Mrs. Elizabeth Tonkovich Principal

Parent Portal is Open!

Parent Portal is currently available for all parents! Parents of children in kindergarten - eighth grade grade will have access to their children's attendance record, contacts, and digital report cards. Parents of children in third - eighth grade will also have access to their children's ongoing academic performance via the teachers' grade books. Please be aware the access to report cards and past report cards is not currently available. The feature will be available in October. Welcome emails were sent out to all new parents from the Diocese of Trenton or Genesis (formal name of program) with the access information. All current parents will be able to log on using the same credentials they had in the 2018-2019 school year. Parents, if you forgot your password, please use the "forgot password" link, and the Diocese will issue new credentials within a few days.

Sport's League 50/50

Saint Dominic Sacred Music - Youth Choir

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