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The Spartan Advance is a digital newsletter intended to promote the events and activities of Immaculata High School’s Office of Advancement. Please send us any news and announcements, so the Office can share them with our Spartan family of alumni, students, faculty, parents, and friends. All content submissions are subject to editing and may not be used in their entirety.
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STUDENTS, FACULTY REMEMBER DECEASED LOVED ONES, SPARTANS ON ALL SOULS' DAY | |
Today, as we commemorate all the faithful departed on All Souls' Day, Immaculata students gathered for Mass and to pray the rosary for the repose of the souls of departed loved ones and fellow Spartans.
Similarly, on Sunday, February 25 at 1:00 pm, Spartans of all generations are invited to gather in the Immaculata High School gymnasium to remember our departed Spartans at our 20th annual Spartan Memorial Mass.
Please join us today in praying, in a special way, for our departed Spartans: Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
If you know of a Spartan alumnus or faculty member who has passed away, and who is not already included on our list of deceased, please email: [email protected].
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SPARTAN PARENT CLUB, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL HSA TO HOST SOCIAL EVENTS | |
Friday, November 10, 2023 • 6:30 - 8:30 pm
DIY Charcuterie with Let's Brie Friends!, hosted by the ICS HSA
@Immaculata High School Cafeteria
The Immaculate Conception School Home School Association will host an exclusive, private event featuring Let's Brie Friends! Don't miss the chance to attend this 60-90 minute personalized class, where participants will learn about charcuterie and cheese preparations, cutting and styling techniques, and board design just in time for Thanksgiving! The night will include all the tools needed to curate an individual graze box, private instruction, and premium ingredients including cheeses, charcuterie, fresh and dried fruit, and other accompaniments. Participants will create their very own board (serving 2-3)! The cost is $80 per ticket. Don't forget to bring a friend and BYOB! The event will be hosted in the Immaculata High School cafeteria.
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Sunday, November 12, 2023 • 1:00 - 4:30 pm
Sip & Paint, hosted by the Spartan Parent Club
@Immaculata High School Cafeteria
The Spartan Parent Club will host a sip and paint event in the Immaculata High School cafeteria. All are welcome to attend and bring friends, snacks, and drinks. There is a $25 entrance fee to cover all art project supplies, soft drinks, and desserts. The entrance fee is payable by Venmo: @ImmaculataHSNJ, cash, or with a check made payable to: Immaculata High School. For more information or to RSVP, email: [email protected].
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ADMISSION EVENTS FUEL INTEREST IN IMMACULATA HIGH SCHOOL | |
With Immaculata's fall Open Houses now passed, all 8th-grade students interested in applying for admission are encouraged to take the High School Placement Test this month, which helps to determine future course placement, merit-based scholarships, and entrance into academic programs like Marian Scholars.
Interested students are also encouraged to experience what it’s like to be an Immaculata Spartan through our Spartan for a Day program, where they can explore all Immaculata has to offer alongside one of our current students with similar interests. This opportunity is open to all 8th graders and will be open to both 7th & 8th graders beginning in January 2024.
Of course, we also count on YOU to help us spread the word by sharing your life-changing experiences from your time at Immaculata with family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors.
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#GIVINGTUESDAY RADIO BROADCAST TO PROMPT DISCUSSION ON GIVING | Hosted by the Church of the Immaculate Conception Rosarians and broadcast by students in the Immaculata High School Spartan Radio Network, Msgr. Joseph G. Celano, pastor and director of schools, will emcee a special #GivingTuesday broadcast featuring special guests on Tuesday, November 28. This broadcast by the Spartan Radio Network, a student-produced radio show that was revitalized just last year, will highlight the gift of conversation and the many gifts that continue to advance our church and schools. The live broadcast will begin at 7:00 pm and continue until 8:00 pm. Join us in listening from wherever you are, or come join us in person to be a part of our live studio audience! | |
CHRISTMAS TREES TO SPREAD LIGHT OF CHRIST | |
The Church of the Immaculate Conception, together with Immaculata High School and Immaculate Conception School, will once again illuminate hundreds of Christmas trees during the Advent and Christmas seasons. This year, their light will continue down Mountain Ave., with illuminated trees also lining the front of Immaculata High School. All are invited to sponsor a Christmas tree in memory of a loved one or departed Spartan, or to simply share Christmas wishes.
Adorned with white lights, these freshly cut trees will also include a placard that can be customized to include the name of a loved one, a wish for Christmas blessings, or simply a message of gratitude. The trees will be blessed at 5:00 pm on Sunday, December 10, after the Church of the Immaculate Conception’s Advent Lessons and Christmas Carols, and will remain illuminated each night until Saturday, January 6, the traditional date of the Solemnity of the Epiphany, which marks the arrival of visitors, identified in Scripture as the magi, to the place where Jesus was born.
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NOV. 4, 10, 11
8:00 am
@Immaculata High School
High School Placement Test
Immaculata High School will hold its High School Placement Test on Saturday, November 4; Friday, November 10; or Saturday, November 11. The test is required for all admission applicants and helps determine future course placement, merit-based scholarships, and entrance into academic programs like Marian Scholars.
Register for the High School Placement Test
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NOV. 5
11:00 am
@Raritan Valley Country Club
Mackie Award Brunch and Golf Classic
Longtime supporters of Immaculata High School Jim and Marybeth Hannan will be recognized by the school for their commitment to advancing its mission through service and stewardship in the community. Immaculata is set to confer the honor at its annual Mackie Award Brunch and Golf Classic this Sunday.
Register for the Brunch or as a sponsor
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NOV. 25
Class of 1978 Reunion
@The Somerville Elks
Class of 1978 Reunion
The Class of 1978 will informally celebrate its 45th class reunion on Saturday, November 25 at the Elks.
Click here to update your alumni information so that you can be contacted in advance of your reunion. If you would like more information or help in getting your event started, please contact the Advancement Office at (908) 722-0200 Ext. 1223 or email at [email protected].
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A TRUE COMING HOME: More than 100 alumni participated in Immaculata’s first-ever Spartan Alumni Band on October 13, as part of the school’s Homecoming festivities. Featuring music throughout the decades, Spartans past and present came together to perform this wonderful tribute to Immaculata's historic marching band shows and serve as a testament to the lasting impact of an Immaculata education. | |
This month's Spartan Advance was curated by Rich Rau IHS '89, Director of Advancement; Tara Smith IHS '06, Director of Marketing and Communications; Michele Blandino, Director of Admissions; Stacey Mezzacca Geary IHS '91, Marketing and Communications Assistant; and Sue Beardsley, Advancement Assistant. Have an idea or news you think should be shared in the Spartan Advance? Let us know at [email protected]. | | | | |
