Preschool Technology

Preschool 4 teachers Mrs. Jeanne Mulieri and Mrs. Mary Giaquinto know their four year old students need a strong focus on cognitive development along with attention to their social/emotional development to be ready for kindergarten. Technology can play a key role in this preparation. With the recent addition of two Smartboards to their classrooms, SCS preschool 4 students are now given an opportunity to explore learning using technology tools in a playful, supportive environment. Shown above, preschool 4 student Olivia R. works on solving a math problem on a Smartboard in Mrs. Giaquinto’s classroom.

Advent Wreath Lighting

Kindergarten students Thomas B. and Rebecca H. take part in the weekly student Advent Wreath Lighting Prayer Service held every Monday of Advent, in Siena Hall.

Giving Thanks

Samantha ., dressed as a pilgrim, enjoys St. Catherine of Siena School’s annual preschool four Thanksgiving feast held on November 23 in Siena Hall. After performing on stage, students (dressed as Pilgrims and Native Americans) were served turkey, with all the trimmings, including homemade butter prepared by the students as a class project

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. Shown Above, Katherine S. (left) and Elizabeth S. (right) demonstrate the trades of Shoemaker and Baker to students in St. Catherine of Siena School.

Flapjacks & Fun

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. (Above), TJ Donnelly and sons Patrick D. and Brendan D. enjoy a hot breakfast with friend Patrick D. (Below) Henry Trautfetter, Rich Sanducci and John Szeluga dish up hot pancakes for the hungry crowd.

got milk?

Our Preschool 4 students sure do!  Above, Arianna J. tries her hand at milking a cow during a recent class trip to Green Meadows Petting Farm in Hazlet, NJ.  Mrs. Mulieri’s and Mrs. Giaquinto’s students enjoyed a unique hands on learning adventure with hundreds of friendly farm animals.  Some of the many petting zoo activities include milking a cow, feeding animals, tractor drawn hayrides and fall pumpkin picking.

Clothing Drive Generosity

St. Catherine’s HSA recently held their annual Fall Clothing Drive in Siena Hall. A special thanks to all the families who made donations and volunteered at the event. It was a great success. Shown above, Principal Celine Kerwin helps unload a bag of clothes with students Sophia B. grade 1 (left) and Jade L. grade 2 (right).