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.

Rockinghorse Ranch

Saint Catherine of Siena School's class of 2009 enjoys a fun outdoor day at Rockinghorse Ranch on June 3, 2009. The class trip included swimming, boating and horseback riding.

Acrylic Painting Elective

Eighth grade student Kerri M. works diligently on her acrylic painting in the art room on Thursday, May 28, 2009. A gallery of all elective students finished work can be found on the SCS website www.scs-school-cedargrovenj.org in the painting gallery.

Spring Band Concert

Saint Catherine of Siena School's band performed a Spring Concert in Siena Hall on May 21, 2009. Shown left, SCS third grade recorder student Meghan D. makes her musical debut onstage with her classmates. The Advanced Band, Cadet Band and recorder students all played beautifully under the direction of teacher Miss Martha Boughner.

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.

Preschool Mother's Day Celebration

SCS parent Jennifer Underwood receives a double dose of love from her sons William and Connor while attending both the PreK3 and PreK4 Mother's Day celebrations held at St. Catherine of Siena School on May 7 and 9.

Third grade class honored as published authors

Poems written by St. Catherine of Siena School’s third grade class have been chosen for publication in the 2009 Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans®. This is the second year that all of the students in teacher Elisa Reamer’s class, were chosen for publication.

The Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans® provides a forum through which selected young authors can see their work and the work of other students published in an actual book. Submissions are received from young poets, grades K-12, who live throughout the United States. The Anthology of Poetry, Inc.’s editors review each submission. Works are selected for publication based upon their originality, rhythmic sounds, rhymes and audience appeal.

Third grade poets; back row, left to right, Brendan F., Daniel K., Alexander B., Meghan D., Emily K., Karen R., Alexa S., Dwight T., Liam O., teacher Mrs. Elisa Reamer, front row, left to right, Joseph Z., Kaylin R., Jessica P., Caroline D., Emilia P., Kristin B., Christian S. Not shown, Kathryn C., Grace S., Patrick T., Brittany M., Taylor S., and Amelia S.