St. Catherine students serve in Civil Air Patrol

St. Catherine of Siena School students (shown left to right) Patrick F., grade 8, and Michael B., grade 7, both have a love of aviation and the United States military. They are preparing for their future by rising to the challenge of cadet membership in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol.

Patrick joined the cadet program in April 2007. Since joining, Patrick has worked his way up to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. He now leads his squadron’s color guard team. Patrick has been on 5 orientation flights, flying to places like High Point, New Jersey, and the Poconos. He attended basic encampment at McGuire Air Force base last summer and is hoping to attend a glider encampment this coming summer.

Michael became a cadet in February 2008 and has recently been promoted to the rank of Senior Airman. He has been on an orientation flight, flying to Princeton, New Jersey and is a member of the color guard team. He is planning to attend a week-long basic encampment at McGuire Air Force base this summer.

The Civil Air Patrol is the auxiliary of the United States Air Force. It has three missions: aerospace education, emergency services, and the cadet program. The cadet program is for young people between the ages of 12 and 21 who are interested in aviation. Cadets learn about space and aviation, participate in air shows and model rocketry, and go on orientation flights in both powered and glider aircraft.

100 days of learning

St. Catherine of Siena School’s kindergarten class celebrated their 100th day of school on Tuesday, February 24, with special classroom activities centered around the number 100. Students enjoyed eating 100 pieces of cereal for snack.They worked on many projects incorporating the number 100 including creating artwork with 100 cotton balls, popsicle sticks and stickers. Teachers Mrs. Tissot and Mrs. Flynn made the students 100th day one to remember!

St. Catherine’s takes first in tournament

St. Catherine of Siena School’s sixth grade girls basketball team won first place in the St. Peter’s School Second Annual Hoops Tournament held on February 22 in Belleville. The Saints won in the 5-6th grade girls division defeating St. Joseph Elementary School , East Orange, with a winning score of 53-23. Team members, shown left to right, Kelly M., Paige B., Makenna B., Elizabeth D., Coach Michael Rosella, Deanna D., and Nina R.. Not shown, Jennifer J., Lucy S., Carlette P., and Delia S..

Travel Band plays SHU

St. Catherine of Siena School band students joined other Future Musician students in the area on Saturday, February 7 at the Seton Hall University Lady Pirate game in South Orange. Students played at half time under the direction of SCS band teacher Miss Martha Boughner.

Jump Rope For Heart

St. Catherine of Siena School joined with the American Heart Association to sponsor a Jump Rope For Heart event on February 6 in Siena Hall. Students got their bodies moving and their hearts pumping while jumping rope, hula hoops, and hurdles. This year, St. Catherine of Siena School students raised over $5,700 for the American Heart Association. Shown above, kindergarten student Isabella M. enjoys doing jumping jacks with her class.
Jump Rope For Heart engages elementary students in jumping rope while raising funds to support lifesaving heart and stroke research. This educational program teaches physical fitness and promotes the value of community service to students and their families. It shows students that they can contribute to their community's welfare. Jump Rope For Heart is a national educational fund-raising program that is sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD).