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October 2019 St. Gregory the Great Academy
We’re All Different But We Fit Together
School Photos Grades 5-8 &
Preschool Winter Uniforms
Begin
School Photos Kdg-Grade 3 &
Preschool
St. Francis Day
Mass 10am
Fire Dept. Visit
Preschool & Kindergarten
Diocesan Catholic
Schools Mass
Progress Reports
Gr. 1 & 2
Student Leadership Installation
1pm
School Closed Monday Schedule
Kdg—Grade 8
Class Trip
Preschool 3
Conferences
12:30 Dismissal 12:30 Dismissal
Conferences
Halloween Treats/Parties
Trunk or Treat Halloween Dance
Grades 7 & 8 7pm
Trunk or Treat Raindate 12:30 Dismissal
SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT ACADEMY OOCCTTOOBBEERR 22001199 NNEEWWSS AANNDD NNOOTTEESS
www.stgregorythegreatacademy.org
NOTES October 1: Winter Uniform – All students are to wear winter uniform as of this date. Please refer to
the Family Handbook for a complete description of the uniform code. Please note that short-sleeved shirts are acceptable all year.
October 2: Picture Day – Grades 5-8 and Preschool - Gr. 1-8 must wear the school uniform for pictures.
Those students who are scheduled for physical education should not wear their gym uniform but please make sure to wear sneakers (or bring sneakers) so that the student can participate in Phys. Ed. class. Reminder to Preschool: Do NOT wear green since the photographer will be using green screen technology for the picture backgrounds.
October 3: Picture Day –- Grades K-3 and Preschool - Gr. 1-8 must wear the school uniform for
pictures. Those students who are scheduled for physical education should not wear their gym uniform but please make sure to wear sneakers (or bring sneakers) so that the student can participate in Phys. Ed. class. Reminder to Preschool & Kindergarten: Do NOT wear green since the photographer will be using green screen technology for the picture backgrounds.
October 4: St. Francis Day Mass – 10am October 8: Firefighters Visit – Preschool 3, 4 and Kindergarten October 10: Diocesan Catholic Schools Mass – 15 Student Ambassadors will represent us in Freehold October 11: Progress Reports - Grades 1-2 ONLY. Remember that 24 hour access is available via Parent
Portal for students in Grades 3-8. Kindergarten progress will be reported at Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Student Leadership Installation – 1pm October 14: NO SCHOOL – Columbus Day October 15: MONDAY SCHEDULE for Grades K-8
Class Trip – Preschool 3 October 17: 12:30pm Dismissal – Parent Teacher Conferences Snack Sale October 18: 12:30pm Dismissal – Parent Teacher Conferences October 25: Halloween Treats/Parties Halloween Trunk or Treat – Further information to follow. October 26: Halloween Dance Gr. 7 & 8
October 28: Trunk or Treat RAINDATE October 31: 12:30pm Dismissal
Dress Down Day – Cost = FREE Happy Halloween! November 1: All Saints Day Mass – 8:30am November 2: SGGA Gala – 6:00pm – 11:00pm November 3: Daylight Savings Time ends November 6: Graduation Gown Measurements – 8th graders will be measured for their graduation
gowns! November 7: FRIDAY SCHEDULE for Grades K-8 – 8:30 Mass November 8: NO SCHOOL – Professional Development Day November 13: School Picture Make-Up Day November 9: P.T.A. Craft Show/Bake Sale – 9:00am to 3:00pm November 22: End of Trimester 1 November 25: Carnegie Hall Trip – Choir November 27: Thanksgiving Mass – 10am 12:30 dismissal – start of Thanksgiving Break – NO Extended Day Program (EDP) today!
NEWS EMERGENCY/DISASTER PLAN – St. Gregory the Great Academy has a comprehensive Emergency/Disaster Plan. The crisis plan outlines the procedures to be followed in the event of a bomb threat, a hostile intruder or trespasser, medical emergencies, utility failure, severe weather conditions, hazardous material incidents, vehicle attacks, etc. I would remind all parents, whenever you are in the building, please report to the Security Desk first to sign in and pick up a badge. No parent should go directly to a child’s classroom ever: you must always come to the office whether dropping off or picking up your child or delivering a lunch, book, folder, etc. The teachers and staff have been instructed to alert security should they see someone in the hall not wearing one of our badges. SCHOOL MESSENGER – The School Messenger system is an essential tool for notification and communication. You must keep the Main Office informed of any changes to your home, work, or cell phone numbers since the contact information is imported from Genesis on a daily basis. In order to enable your phone to receive SMS messages from School Messenger, you have to opt-in to the system. You can manually opt-in to the system at any time. All you need to do is send a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587.
SCRIP PROGRAM – Reminder: As part of your Parish Family Partnership, each family must accrue $300.00 in school rebates from the purchase of gift cards offered through the Scrip Program. Please be reminded that each family will have $50.00 deducted from this commitment for each SGGA Gala ticket that is purchased. Families who do not meet the $300.00 must pay the balance by June 1, 2020. Instruction on how to use the Scrip Program can be found on our website under the “Programs/Events” tab. STUDENT BIRTHDAYS – We will provide parent email addresses for the children in the class/grade. You then have the option of sending an e-vite or asking for mailing addresses directly from the parents. Please do not send paper invitations to be distributed through school. We thank you for your compliance with this policy to ensure that there are no tears or hurt feelings. STUDENT GOVERNMENT 2019-20 - Congratulations to the following students who were elected by their peers to this year’s Student Government: Commissioner General Chase Burrows Asst. Commissioners General Nicolina Bevins James (Max) Foley
Commissioner of Finance Brendan Goddeyne Commissioner of Records Brendan Appert Commissioner of Publicity and Public Relations Sienna Valentino Commissioner of School Spirit Molly Cleary Commissioner of Service & Religious Affairs Dominick Vazzoni Commissioner of Safety Capri Valentino Commissioners-at-Large: Grade Eight Grace Giblin Grade Seven Grace Bogacz Grade Six Reese Parker Grade Five Katelyn Brown & Aidan Harris STUDENT AMBASSADORS 2019-20 – Recognition is given to those who were chosen to be SGGA Student Ambassadors for this school year. These students will act as student tour guides and may also be asked to represent St. Gregory the Great at special events or functions in our community. We thank them for saying, “Yes!”
Brendan Appert Nicolina Bevins Grace Bogacz Haley Brown
Chase Burrows Cora Butler
Adrianna Caliendo Matthew Catalfomo
Molly Cleary Colleen Conroy
Kate Cottrell Emily DiPasquale
Zachary Duck Martel Escalona
Audrey Foley Grace Giblin
Owen Gojaniuk Robert Johnston
Charlie Jones Gretchen Kohn
Clayton Kulessa Tommy Lencovich
Ellie Marrone Olivia Mooney Nicholas Reme Ava Shelbourne
Dana Trotta Sienna Valentino Dominick Vizzoni Nicholas Wilson
YANKEE CANDLES ARE HERE!!!
Fundraiser Dates: 9/27/19 – 10/11/19
Dear Parents,
We are so excited to announce our 8th Grade Yankee Candle
Fundraiser this year!! The booklet is filled with so many wonderful
items, well beyond just candles!!
Fundraiser Starts: 9/27/19 Fundraiser Ends: 10/11/19
The packet was sent home today with your oldest child. Please
look it over, and share with family and friends over the next two
weeks!! This is a very important fundraiser, because the 8th grade
class gets back 40% of the profit. There are detailed directions in the
packet about placing your order either online or on the enclosed order
form (extra order forms can be found in the main office). Be sure to
carefully read all of the directions in the Yankee Candle Packet.
Please return all order forms and checks in the fundraiser
envelope provided to the main office by no later than 10/12/19.
Also, if you’re interested you can download the mobile app, and
you can continue to shop online until January 8th, 2020!
Happy Shopping!!
Terri Candelori, Kerin Cleary and Anne Butler
Yankee Candle Fundraiser Chairs
Dear Parents, 2019-2020 School Year
Welcome to 4B! We would like to take this opportunity to introduce
ourselves to you as your child’s Room Parents for this year. We are
Marjorie Posivak and Michele Kelleher.
We hope to make this a very enjoyable year for your children!!
The dates for the parties and/or treats are as follows:
Halloween Party October 25th
Christmas Party December 20th
Valentine’s Day Treat February 14th
Easter Treat April 3rd
Throughout the year, we try as Room Parents to have our parents
involved with all our parties/treats. We will need your help with
supplying items for our parties. If you would like to donate or volunteer
to be a helper, if needed, please email us to let us know. If you express
interest, we will email you as the party nears, if there is a need.
We will be using email to communicate important classroom events so
please be sure to read all emails sent from us 😊
THANKS, IN ADVANCE, FOR ALL YOUR HELP! Marjorie Posivak [email protected] (609) 575-3269
Michele Kelleher [email protected] (609) 558-5111
TRUNKTREATOR
safefun
candy
at St. Gregory the Great
SGGA'S PTA presents:
OCT25th
FROM6-8:30pm
Ferrante Hall Parking Lot
FREE EVENT
JOIN US FOR CANDY, FOOD, PRIZES, and FUN!Wear your costumes!!
RSVP by: October 18!
Grades 6 -8 Introduction into photography - helping taking pictures during
school events.
Starting October Sign up by Tuesday, October 8th. Dates will be sent home in an email to parents. Limited size. Club will meet one Tuesday a month right after school until
3:30 pm. *Space is limited to 20 members, therefore, enrollment is on a first come first serve basis. Student________________________________________
Class____________
I would like to enroll my child in Mrs. Trail’s Photography Club Parent Signature_________________________________ Parent email: ____________________________________
Parent phone #___________________________________
Please fill out the Code of Conduct paper and return it with
this page.
A 2014 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
St. Gregory the Great Academy A Ministry of the Church of St. Gregory the Great
4680 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690
Voice: 609-587-1131 Rev. Michael T. McClane, Pastor
Fax: 609-587-0322 Dr. Jason C. Briggs, Principal
Web: www.stgregorythegreatacademy.org Mrs. Michele L. Rivera, Assistant Principal
St. Gregory the Great Academy Extra-Curricular Code of Conduct
The objective of this extracurricular code of conduct is to instill in students a respect for good citizenship in the
form of positive peer pressure. A student’s failure to maintain positive conduct, regardless of whether the
behavior is school-related, will be grounds for disciplinary action ranging from counseling from the activity
sponsor to immediate suspension or withdrawal from the office, honor or extracurricular activity depending on
the severity of the misconduct.
A. Participation in extracurricular activities is a privilege, not a right.
1. No student has any vested right to participate in extracurricular activities. However, the
privilege of participation shall be extended to any student who meets the individual criteria for
participation and agrees to abide by these rules and regulations. Students accused of violating
these rules and regulations and facing disciplinary action shall be entitled to an opportunity to
be heard before any action is taken.
2. Participation in any extracurricular activity shall not create an entitlement to, or expectation in, continued participation in such activity or others. Any violation of these rules, the rules of the specific activity, or failure to meet the criteria for participation in a specific activity may result in suspension or dismissal from such activity or all activities.
B. Students who are allowed to participate in extracurricular activities, as representatives of the Academy, are held to a high standard of behavior and conduct. All students who participate in extracurricular activities are expected to obey all school rules at all times, both on and off school property and both in and out of regulated school hours.
C. If a student must withdraw from a club or activity, he or she should express this decision in person to the advisor, in a manner which is both dignified and respectful of the student and his/her advisor.
D. Conduct unbecoming a representative of the school shall result in dismissal. “Conduct unbecoming” shall include the use of profanity, disrespectful comments, foul language, physical aggression or insubordination by a student, directed toward any other person, including but not limited to advisors, other students, or students or advisors from outside of the school.
E. Parents shall abide by the stated pick up time for each activity. If students are continuously late to be picked up, they may be dismissed from the club or activity. Parents who are more than 10 minutes last for pickup will be charged a $10.00 extended day fee.
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EXTRACURRICULAR POLICY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
PLEASE RETURN THIS SHEET TO THE ADVISOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
I read the attached rules and agree to follow them. I understand the consequences of my
actions which violate these rules, as set forth above, may include suspension or removal from
the _________________________club/activity.
_____________________________________________ _____________________
Student Participant Date
I have read the above rules and am aware of their implications for my son/daughter. Further, I
will do my best to see to it that he/she follows these rules. I understand that my child needs to
be picked up by the designated time given by the club advisor, and agree that lateness of more
than 10 minutes will result in a charge of $10.00.
____________________________________________ _____________________
Parent/ Guardian Date
OCTOBER 8,
2019 TUESDAY
5:00-6:45 PM
HIGH SCHOOL
FAIR Meet local high school representatives and find the right high school for you.
This fair is open to all 7th and 8th grade students and their families.
Join us and talk to representatives about their upcoming Open
Houses, Shadow Days, Scholarship Tests and more.
Admissions Reps
from the following
high schools are
scheduled to
attend:
Doane Academy
Holy Cross Prep
Notre Dame HS
Stuart Country
Day School
Trenton Catholic
Academy
Villa Victoria
Academy
And many more!
FAIR TO HELD AT:
Saint Raphael Parish Center
151 Gropp Avenue
Hamilton, New Jersey
Any questions please email:
Join us for a festive night Under the Sea to support our school! Ticket ($125) includes an amazing cocktail reception
with unlimited food, Beer & Wine, $25 of Chips for Charitable Gaming, Silent Auction, Tricky Tray, Music and Dancing!
Support the GalaBecome a Corporate Sponsor • Purchase an Ad in the Program Book
Donate an Auction Item • Make a Monetary DonationDonate a friend of faculty ticket to pay for a teacher
For more details & to purchase tickets,
visit www.StGregorytheGreatAcademy.org/Gala
The Fourth Annual St. Gregory the Great GalaPresented by Investors Bank
The LOST CITY OF
a Night Under the Sea
November 2, 2019 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Stone Terrace by John Henry’s
Dinner • Casino • Auction • Dance
ATLANTIS
Honoring
Rev. Jay Bowden (Posthumously)
Saul Funeral Homes Investors Bank
proceeds to benefit St. Gregory the Great Academy
Gala 2019 is just 2 months away. Sponsorships are available and we encourage you to reach out to potential supporters to make the
event a success. Solicit or support with a sponsorship or ads totaling $1000 or
more and your family will be entered to win a month’s tuition (up to $1000 in value). Donate or solicit an auction item value of $50
or more and your child will be eligible for a dress down day in December. The grade with the highest level of support in sponsors
and ads will win a Spirit Dress Down for a whole week!
Buy your tickets for the Gala!!! Buy them:
Through SCRIP Program By Sending this form back with a check or Credit Card
Payment to the Office Online on the Church’s Website – DONATE Button –
Search for 2019 Gala Name/s of Attendees: ____________________________________________________________________________ Number of Tickets: ___________________ $125 Each Total Cost: _____________________ _______ Sending Check (included) _______ Charge my Credit Card on file _______ Charge this credit Card for the amount above: Number:_________________________________________ exp; _______________________ CSV:_____________
PRESENTING SPONSOR • $5,000Includes 6 tickets. Prime billing on signage at event. Full-page ad on either the outside back cover or inside front left cover of the program book. Special recognition on the St. Gregory the Great Academy and Parish websites and on the looping video at the event.
COCKTAIL SPONSOR • $3,000Limited To 2 Opportunities. Includes 4 tickets. Sole sponsor of one of the three bars at the event. Company name/logo* on cocktail napkins. Half-page ad in the program book. Special recognition on the St. Gregory the Great Academy and Parish websites and on the looping video at the event.
SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR • $2,500Includes 4 tickets. Company name/logo* on electronic bidding system used for Silent Auction. Half-page ad in the program book. Special recognition on the St. Gregory the Great Academy and Parish websites and on the looping video at the event.
CASINO TABLE SPONSOR • $2,500Includes 3 tickets. Half-page ad in the program book. Company name/logo* printed on Casino chips. Special recognition on the St. Gregory the Great Academy and Parish websites and on the looping video at the event.
ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR • $1,000Includes 2 tickets. Company name/logo* displayed by Gala entertainment. Quarter-page ad in the program book. Special recognition on the St. Gregory the Great Academy and Parish websites and on the looping video at the event.
EVENT SPONSOR • $500Includes 1 ticket. Quarter-page ad in the program book. Special recognition on the St. Gregory the Great Academy and Parish websites and on the looping video at the event.
Individual Ticket • $125
Name ____________________________________________
Company _________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________
City ______________________________________________
State __________ Zip _______________________________
Email _____________________________________________
Phone ____________________________________________
Solicited By _______________________________________
☐ Visa ☐ MasterCard ☐ AmEx
Credit Card # ______________________________________
CCV #____________ Exp date________________
Amount: $ _________________________________________
☐ Check enclosed. (Make checks payable to St. Gregory the Great)☐ Unfortunately, I will be unable to attend, but enclosed is my gift to support St. Gregory the Great.
Ad in Program Book☐ $250 Full-Page Ad (4.5” x 7.5”)☐ $125 Half-Page Ad (4.5” x 3.5”)☐ $75 Quarter-Page Ad (2” x 3.5”)☐ $40 Eighth-Page Ad (2” x 1.5”)☐ $25 Patron Line Ad☐ $35 Gala Special! Add on a Full-Page Ad in the 2020 Academy Spring Play Ad Book)
Send form with payment to Attn: Gala, St. Gregory the Great Academy, 4680 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690. For questions, contact Jeannine Cimino at 609.528.4876. * Logo & ads needed by 10/15/19. Email to [email protected].
The Fourth Annual St. Gregory the Great Gala Presented by Investors Bank
The LOST CITY OF
a Night Under the SeaNovember 2, 2019 • 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Stone Terrace by John Henry’s Dinner • Casino • Auction • Dance
Honoring Rev. Jay Bowden (posthumously),
Saul Funeral Homes & Investors Bank
ATLANTIS
50/50 RAFFLE! Don’t miss your chance to volunteer!
Every Sunday Mass
Starting September 22 – October 27
NEW!!! Parish Communion Breakfast
October 13
Oktober Fest @ Veterans Park
October 20
Sign-up for open spots at:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4BABA92AA4F58-
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Earn 1 point for every 1.5 hours worked toward your Major Points!!
Contact: Brandi Marsh ([email protected]) for information or with
questions.
DO YOU NEED POINTS? THE ANNUAL SGGA FALL CRAFT AND
VENDOR SHOW IS ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2019 FROM
9AM-3PM AT THE SCHOOL.
THE CRAFT SHOW COMMITTEE NEEDS BAKERS, 50/50 SALES,
CAKE WRAPPING, PARKING ASSISTANCE AND SEVERAL
OTHER POSITIONS ON FRIDAY NIGHT NOVEMBER 8 AND
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9.
SIGN UP ONLINE AT:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4CACAD2BA6FC1-
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ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL HELEN HILDRETH ROSZKO
Date Name Date Name
10/1/2019 Verduci
10/1/2019 Clare Goodwin
10/2/2019 Ayako Johnston
10/2/2019 Tara Walters
10/3/2019 Jennifer Fabian
10/3/2019 Roseann Iannaccone
10/4/2019 Jennifer Weyler
10/4/2019 Gina Lipari
10/9/2019 Danae Pesce
10/9/2019 Susan Marrone
10/9/2019 Samantha Merlino
10/11/2019 Mary Stazzone
10/15/2019 Dawn Griffin
10/16/2019 Janet Trotta
10/16/2019 amy ahearn
10/25/2019 Jill Lyons
10/25/2019 nano goyette
10/30/2019 Jessica Caliendo
October is the 7th grade manadatory month. Please sign up if you haven't already:
October Mandatory Lunch Duty
https://signup.com/go/TPoGuUA
Help support Brownie Troop
#70237 When: January 18th, 2020 Cost: $32 per ticket Where: Wells Fargo Center
Prime Seating!!! Come on out!! ***Please contact Kristin Fawcett at
[email protected] for tickets!!***
Earn Points by Joining the
Lunch for Points Team
Help in the cafeteria and earn points:
Sell snacks
Help with Salad Bar
Stock beverages
Clean tables between lunches
Take the opportunity to see your children during the day
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Commit to one day per week, every other week, or even once a month
Interested? Questions?
Email [email protected]
Call/Text 609.915.2951
ST. GREGORY THE GREATINVITES YOU TO OUR ANNUAL
HOSTED BY THE ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY
The Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019After 9 a.m. Mass | Ferrante Hall
Guest Speaker: Fr. Al GamaloThe theme of our breakfast is the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, and Fr. Al Gamalo will deliver a heartfelt, inspirational message on discipleship. Fr. Al is Chaplain of Trenton Catholic Academy and has accompanied our parish’s BOLD Youth Ministry to Appalachia.
Catered by Fred & Pete’s
Served by Knights of Columbus
Entertainment by St. Gregory Academy Choir
SILENT AUCTION AND
BAKE SALE
TICKETS: FOR SALE AFTER ALL MASSES 9/28–10/6
$10 | Adult $25 | Family
$5 | Child (ages 5–14) Free | 4 years & under
For more information contact Jane Latini at 609-890-1098
Scrambled Eggs
French Toast • Fruit
Sausage • Pork Roll
Bagels • Danish • Coffee
Orange Juice
PARISH COMMUNION BREAKFAST
TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED BY SUBMITTING A CHECK THROUGH SCHOOL AND INDICATING THE NUMBER OF REQUESTED TICKETS. THESE TICKETS WILL THEN BE SENT HOME THROUGH SCHOOL.
Prayer Service for Healing:
Join Deacon John DiLissio for a Night of Prayer for Healing. Experience praise and worship music, scriptures,
reflections, the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, and time for individual prayer before our Lord. One may
experience emotional, spiritual, physical, psychological, or relational healing. It might be visible and tangible as
in healing from an addiction or illness, or invisible and intangible as in the healing of a memory or the freedom to
forgive. Join us as we pray for the healing power of Jesus Christ to come upon that which needs to be made
well.
BINGO WORKERS NEEDED!
Help is needed –
please consider joining a Bingo Team!
Bingo is held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the St. Gregory the Great Parish Center
All proceeds from the Tuesday and Thursday Bingo go directly to the Academy.
It is important that we have plenty of workers to help us staff this fund raiser. We are in desperate need of Bingo Workers who can commit to working every month
or every other month.
Interested in helping?? There are THREE ways to join:
Option 1 - A monthly commitment on either Tuesday or Thursday Evening - you would be assigned a team, etc 1st Tuesday – 2nd Tuesday etc. same for Thursday.
(4 points per night) - Bingo hours are 5:30 pm until 10:15 pm
Option 2 - A Bingo Buddy - You would only be required to work every other month. You would share the yearly responsibility with your Bingo Buddy.
You still receive 4 points per night, but, it is a 6 month not a 12 month commitment, but is a yearlong commitment.
Option 3 – Single Bingo Buddy – You would be required to work every other month.
You would commit to either working every even month of the year or every odd month of the year. You would not be able to switch.
You still receive 4 points per night, but, it is a 6 month not a 12 month commitment, but is a yearlong commitment.
Please keep in mind, Bingo is a 12 month commitment (either by yourself or with your
buddy) – if you miss 3 or more Bingos in a year, you will no longer be considered a bingo worker. Working Bingo is NOT a “drop-in” volunteer service – no one is
allowed to show up at any Bingo because they need a few extra points – you must be
assigned to a team.
If you cannot work your scheduled Bingo night, it is important that you contact your MIC to let him/her know why you cannot attend.
Please contact Mrs. Patty Pierson to sign up to work Bingo at
