Congratulations!

Congratulations to our Varsity girls basketball team for their 1st place  win in the GIL Championship Final on Sunday.

Congratulations to our JV girls basketball team for their 2nd place finish in the GIL Championship Final.

Geography Bee Winner

Congratulations to Geography Bee winner Meghan D. grade 6. Well done!

Essay Winner

Congratulations to Zachary G. of the 6th grade who placed 2^nd in the Knights of Columbus Essay Contest with his essay on What the American Flag Means to Me.

Chess Champions

St. Catherine of Siena School recently hosted its first annual Round Robin Chess Tournament for students in grades 3 through 8. The winners, from left to right were Lucy S., first place novice division, Alex U., first place advanced division, and  Owen T., second place advanced division. The school also sponsors afterschool chess clinics for St. Catherine students in grades 3 and 4.

St. Catherine students celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday!

On Tuesday, March 3, St. Catherine of Siena School students celebrated Dr. Seuss's birthday with a visit from some of his characters including the Cat in the Hat, Thing 1, and Thing 2. Students enjoyed hearing a story read to them and were able to ask questions afterword. Shown left to right, sixth grade students (in character) Lucy S., Gabrielle R., Erin T., and Erin H..

Celebrate Service

On Monday, February 1, of Catholic Schools Week, students at SCS dressed in class colors and worked on class service projects. Sixth grade students Erin T. and Brigitte M. work on stringing beads for rosaries that will be donated to the elderly while wearing their class color pink.

FBI visits SCS

Special Agent James Meskill Jr. from the FBI brought bulletproof vests, handcuffs, and a vast knowledge of criminal law and procedure to share with the students in Saint Catherine of Siena’s “Loving the Law: Civics, Character and Leadership” class on October 7. The middle school elective is taught by Professor Paula Franzese, a law professor at Seton Hall University School of Law and chairwoman of the state Ethics Commission.  Shown, sixth grade student Frank C. enjoys looking at a 1954 edition of  “The F.B.I.” by Quentin Reynolds.

Respect, responsibility, and caring

Students were treated to the magic and message of Jim Vagias, on October 7 in Siena Hall, who spoke about the importance of respect, responsibility, and caring in the students’ lives. The assembly kicked off St. Catherine of Siena School’s “Positive Action” program, which will continue bringing this message to students throughout the school year. Shown, sixth grade student Delia S. respectfully waits to reveal what is under her cylinder as prompted by magician Jim Vagias.

Respect, responsibility, and carin

Students were treated to the magic and message of Jim Vagias, on October 7 in Siena Hall, who spoke about the importance of respect, responsibility, and caring in the students’ lives. The assembly kicked off St. Catherine of Siena School’s “Positive Action” program, which will continue bringing this message to students throughout the school year. Shown, sixth grade student Delia S. respectfully waits to reveal what is under her cylinder as prompted by magician Jim Vagias.

Willy Wonka Jr.

St. Catherine of Siena students performed their spring musical production, Willy Wonka Jr. on May 12 for parents and the student body in Siena Hall. Students in grades kindergarten through eight showed off their talents acting, dancing and singing throughout the show. Shown left, Patrick C. as Willy Wonka.

2nd TRIMESTER HONOR ROLL

FIRST HONORS

Grade 8
Tyler C., Caitlin C., Patrick C., Vincent C., Maggie C., Carly D., Nicholas D., Mary F., Patrick F., Alyssa F., Melissa G., Kristian J., Kevin L., Brian M., Tyler O., Kristen R., Gregory S., Matthew S., Bridget V.

Grade 7
Jeremy A., Michael B., Allison C., Daniel C., Thomas C., Louis D., Steven F., Kevin F., Kelly H., Antony K., Robert M., Anthony P., Anthony P., Julia R., Samantha S., Kimberly T.

Grade 6
Ken B., Matthew C., Mia A., Michael D., Jennifer J., James K., Thomas L., Kelly M., Vincent M., Nina R., Alfred P., Christian S., Austin T., Alex U.

Grade 5
Giovanna B., Jack C., Monica D., Katherine F., Kerry F., Elizabeth H., Kristen O., Anthony P., Gabrielle R., Sean R., Dominique S., Delia S., Lucy S., Erin T., Lauren T.

Grade 4
Megan C., Chelsea C., Justin D., Zachary G., Tara M., Philip S., Katherine S., Owen T.


SECOND HONORS

Grade 8
Morgan B., Alexander C., Kenny C., Kerrianne M., James R.

Grade 7
Jack A., Alexa A., Haley B., Mairead C., Clifford J., Tara P., Patrick R., Maria S., Angela S.

Grade 6
Michael B., Paige B., Graceann D., Elizabeth D., Deanna D., James G., Alexander L., Kevin O., Griffin O.

Grade 5
Makenna B., Porcha B., Frank C., Brigitte M., Gabrielle P., Michael T.

Grade 4
Phillip S., Ryan O., Patrick M.


HONORABLE MENTION
Danielle B., Gr. 8

St. Catherine students participate in state band

St. Catherine of Siena School will be well-represented in the Future Musicians All-State 30th Anniversary celebration. The concert will be held on April 4, 2009 at 3 PM in The Collins Arena of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft. More than 300 young musicians will represent over sixty schools served by the Future Musicians, Inc. program, providing music instruction for the private and parochial schools in NJ.
St. Catherine student Kerry F. will perform with the Festival (beginner) Band on flute, and Alex U. (alto sax), Ken B. (tenor sax), James K. (clarinet), and Austin T. (trumpet) will play with the All State Band. Ken and Austin will also be featured with the All-State Jazz Ensemble. Shown left to right, Kerry F., Austin T., Ken B., Alex U. and James K.
The concert is open to the public. Tickets are $10, available at the door.

Scones for all

Jeaneen Dwyer shares the art of making traditional Irish scones with the students of St. Catherine of Siena School on St. Patrick’s Day, using her grandmother’s famous secret recipe. Dwyer is the grandaughter of Katie Reilly, whose Irish soda bread and scone mix is distributed locally in stores. Shown with the sixth grade class, front left to right, Paige B., Elizabeth D., back left to right, Michael D., Jeaneen Dwyer.

Freedom essay winners

Congratulations to sixth grade student Graceann D. and eighth grade student Maggie C. who each won second place in their division for the Cedar Grove Elks Lodge #2237 2008-2009 Americanism
Essay Contest "What Freedom Means to Me".
Graceann won second place in Division I (Grades 5 and 6) and Maggie won second place in Division II (Grades 7 and 8).

Congratulations sixth grade girls!

Congratulations to St. Catherine of Siena School's sixth grade girls basketball team who took home the Second Place trophy in the final game of the GIL basketball league championships on Sunday, March 1. The girls played an incredible game! Shown left to right, Deanna D., Nina R., Jennifer J., Paige B., Coach Mike Rosella, Elizabeth D., and Kelly M. Special thanks to all the fifth grade girls who "played up" during the season and during the championship games.

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..

Congratulations!

St. Catherine of Siena School's sixth grade student, Alex U., won the gold medal in his age group at his fencing school’s Christmas Tournament in December. Alex also won the gold medals in the September and October school tournaments in 2008. He started fencing in May at Lilov Fencing Academy in Montclair and his weapon of choice is the saber. Alex was introduced to fencing during the summer of 2007 when he attended the summer camp for the Academically Gifted and Talented Youth Program at Montclair State University. Congratulations Alex!

Christmas Pajama Drive

Students in St. Catherine of Siena School’s sixth grade class held a school-wide pajama drive on December 16. They collected new and gently used pajamas which were then donated to The American Red Cross. Shown from left to right, James K. and Deanna D..

Columbus Essay Winners

St. Catherine of Siena School 6th grade students (shown left to right) Graceanne D., Michael D., and Nina R. won the Chistopher Columbus Essay Contest sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.