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.

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.

Students plant a tree for Arbor Day

To celebrate National Arbor Day, third grade students from St. Catherine of Siena School in Cedar Grove planted a tree recently with the help of Mr. Anthony Latella, of Latella Landscaping, in Cedar Grove. The tree planting was scheduled as part of the class's environmental studies where they are learning about the 3R's - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, as well as gaining an appreciation of the earth's natural resources, including trees.

Easter Passion Play

To begin Holy Week, third grade students from St. Catherine of Siena School in Cedar Grove performed the annual Passion Play  for parents and the student body.

Prayer and Pizza

Families at SCS participated in the annual Prayer and Pizza on March 16, Stations of the Cross were prayed and then families enjoyed a pizza dinner afterward. Shown above eighth grade student Makenna B.  reads a station of the cross.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss from SCS!

Grandparent Bingo

Gabrielle P. Grade 8, enjoys Grandparent Bingo with her Grandmother during our recent Catholic Schools Week Celebration.

Sister Mary Claire Day

Congratulations to Sister Mary Claire on her 60th Jubilee.

Preschool 3 Pajama Day

Our preschool 3 students enjoyed a pajama party at school today which included pancakes and syrup. Yum!

2011 8th Grade Cathedral Tour and Organ Concert

8th Grade Field Trip

Our 8th Grade class took a field trip to the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ today.

Good Morning SCS!

Every school day the students of SCS enrich their public speaking skills by broadcasting morning announcements  to the student body and staff. These student broadcasts include “this day in history”, saint feast day information, essays, a “jokester”, and much more. This year the students have expanded our morning broadcasts to reach beyond the school, posting them onto the web. The process is called podcasting and eighth grade students Jack C. and Sean R. make it all happen. Parents, families, and now even parishioners can take a listen to the broadcast at:  http://scs.podomatic.com. (It is posted on the schoolwebsite too!)  We invite all to check it out.  Shown above; Katie F. (left) and Gabbie R.(right) get ready for their morning broadcast of school announcements

Prayer & Pizza

SCS students and their families recently participated in the annual Prayer & Pizza sponsored by the school’s Home School Association.  Stations of the Cross were prayed by all and then families enjoyed a pizza dinner afterward.

Mass of the Children

SCS students recently joined the Summit Chorale and Lacordaire Academy to form a children's choir performing "Mass of the Children" by John Rutter.  SCS Music Teacher Mr. Albert Ganter welcomed the opportunity for SCS students to perform choral music at a more advanced and artistic level. The performance was conducted by Dr. Thomas Juneau of St. Johns University and solos were performed by Mr. Ganter.

St. Patrick's Day

SCS classes enjoyed learning about the life of St. Patrick while wearing green to school on March 17th. Students in grades K-8 were also treated to Irish Scones baked by Mrs. Jeaneen Dwyer with the help of  parent volunteers. Special thanks to  Katie Reilly’s Irish Soda Bread and Scone Mix in Verona who donated the scone mix.

Family Fun Night 2011

Christmas Breakfast 2011

Halloween Parade

Students in our preschool through grade 8 programs enjoyed a fun-filled Halloween celebration with their classmates at SCS. Parents came out to cheer on the annual Halloween Parade, led by Mrs. Reamer's grade 3 students.

Prayer & Pizza

Families at SCS participated in the annual Prayer and Pizza on March 19, Stations of the Cross were prayed and then families enjoyed a pizza dinner afterward. Shown above Lou Tafuri and son Steven enjoy their pizza dinner.