Catholic Schools Week: SCS Schedule

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS’ WEEK EVENTS
“Catholic Schools Raise the Standards”

Sun., Jan. 27th “Celebrate our Faith Community”
Open House 1:30-3:00 p.m. (For Prospective Students)
Mon., Jan. 28th “Celebrate Our Spirit”
Blue & Gold Day
Blue and Gold Day Olympics 1:30

Tues., Jan. 29th “Celebrate our Talents”
Perfect Uniform Day
Open House 9:30-11:00 a.m. (For Prospective Students)
SCS Talent Show 1:30

Wed., Jan. 30th “Celebrate our Families”
Perfect Uniform Day
Open House 9:30-11:00 a.m. (For Prospective Students)
1:45 Bingo Day
Esposito’s Night
NO HOMEWORK NIGHT

Thurs., Jan. 31st “Celebrate Lifelong Learning”
Class Color Day
2:15-2:45 Student & Staff Read-In
NO TEST DAY

Fri., Feb. 1st “Celebrate our School Community”
Invite Your Parents to Mass Day
11:00 Mass - Upper Church
12:30 Dismissal
Family Fun Night 6:30-8:30 Siena Hall

Jesse Tree

Sixth grade students, left to right, Jaaron H., Shanelly R., and Ashley H. prepare for Christmas by placing ornaments on the Jesse Tree in Teacher Maryann Garner’s classroom.

Santa Sale

Eight grade students joined together to host the annual Santa Sale to raise money for SCS graduation week events. Gift items, complimentary gift wrapping, and shopping assistance enriched the two day sale which was attended by parents and students alike, making a fun time for all. Shown above, left to right, Tyler H., Zachary G., Owen T., Mrs. Marleny LaGala, and Hunter H..

Colonial Village

Mrs. Scalo's seventh grade students at St. Catherine of Siena School presented a living Colonial Village to parents and students on November 18 in Siena Hall. Students were first required to write research papers about a specific colonial trade. They then demonstrated their trade in a mock Colonial Village, while dressed in period clothing.

Pancake Breakfast

Hotcakes and smiles filled Siena Hall during this year’s annual Pancake Breakfast. Tons of school volunteers and parishioners filled the gym for a delicious morning breakfast.

Forensics

 

 Congratulations SCS Forensics Team:
 

Our Forensics team came in 3rd of 10 schools in their first meet of the season, category: Interpretive Reading

Three team members placed in the top 10 finals, with one placing 3rd.

Congratulations to all!

Fall Clothing Drive

Parents and students all pitched in to make this year's Fall Clothing Drive, sponsored by the Home School Association, a success!  Thanks to all!

Fall Book Fair

Librarian Mrs. Horan opened the library to students and families hosting this year's Scholastic Book Fair. Many thanks to all the parents that helped make the event so successful!

Fire Prevention

The Cedar Grove Fire Department brought their rig and gear to St. Catherine of Siena School to teach students about fire prevention and safety. Grades preschool through third attended the demonstrations given by the Cedar Grove Firemen.

Animal Blessing

Father Mac gathers with Saint Catherine students, families and parishioners to bless pets on the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi.

HSA Back to School Social

 Pastor Msgr. Robert Slipe enjoys spending time with SCS school families on Friday, September 14 at the Home School Association’s “Back to School Social” held in Siena Hall. Shown top, (bottom row,  left to right) Anthony O., Samantha P., Matthew L. (top row, left to right) Pasquale P., Pastor Msgr. Robert Slipe, and Anthony P..   Shown bottom,  the Gavin family poses for the camera.. The annual event included a DJ and was sponsored by the SCS Home School Association.

PreK 3 begins...

Mrs. Velsor and Mrs. Trackim welcome their new Preschool 3 morning class with the "Good Morning" song and the "I Am Special" song,  at circle time.

Kindergarten begins!

St. Catherine of Siena's kindergarten class started its first day today,  Monday, September 10, 2012. Kindergarten student Matthew M. is all smiles and ready to learn from teachers Mrs. Tissot and Mrs. Peters.

School Mass Today

St. Catherine of Siena School will celebrate the first school mass of the new 2012-2013 school year in the parish Church at 11:00am. All are welcome. The liturgy has been prepared by the 8th grade.

Back to school smiles!

St. Catherine of Siena School 2nd graders, Michael B. and Matthew L. along with their teacher Mrs. Andrea Viola are all smiles as they begin their first day back to school on Wednesday September 5th.

Welcome Back!

Father Steve (along with Msgr. Slipe, Fr. Mac, and Faculty) welcome back our SCS grade 1-8 students on their first day of the 2012-2013 school year.

Congratulations Forensics Team!

Congratulations to St. Catherine’s Forensics Team on another winning season of competition. Shown above, (top row, left to right) Brooke R., Katherine F., Gabrielle R., Dominique S., Jessica C., coach Mr. Albert Ganter, (bottom row, left to right) Katherine S., Kerry F., Elizabeth S., Megan C..

Strike Up The Band!

Students and families were treated to a wonderful night of music at the recent school Spring Band Concert held in Siena Hall. Under the direction of teacher Ms. Martha Boughner, students in grades 3 through 8 performed music selections from around the world, playing in three sections: recorders, cadet band, and advanced band.

Thank You Mom!

Preschool 4 student Lukas C. lovingly gives his mom, Jennifer, a beautiful handmade flower he created in class with the help of his teacher Mrs. Mary Giaquinto.

Cinco de Mayo

To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, students at St. Catherine of Siena School utilized technology, music, and culinary skills to make presentations about Spanish culture. Shown above, Natalie D. (left) presents fried plantains for the tasting, Alleyna J. (center) plays a lovely Spanish song on the clarinet, and Ashley H. (right) presents in PowerPoint cultural facts about Cinco de Mayo. Grades 4-7 made presentations this past week under the guidance of Spanish teacher Mrs. Janet Gonzalez.