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May Newsletter
 Welcome to our school newsletter with news and events for the month of May. We look forward to seeing all of our school parents at all of our special events throughout the month. |
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Principal's Message
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On April 21st, Saint Dominic Church continued its 50th Anniversary celebration. Bishop O'Connell celebrated a beautiful liturgy at noon, and a luncheon reception followed in the Parish Center. In the evening, an adult gala was held at the Crystal Point in Point Pleasant. Thank you to our wonderful P.T.A. and parents for helping to make Saint Dominic's 50th Anniversary celebration a faith-filled community event!
During the month of May, we celebrate our mothers and honor our Blessed Mother Mary. Our second grade students, who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday, April 27th, will wear their Holy Communion attire and crown our Blessed Mother at the 11:00 A.M. Mass on May 3rd. I encourage all of our families to attend this beautiful Mass and ceremony, which has been a long-standing tradition in our church.
Congratulations are extended to our school secretary, Mrs. Margie Moran. Mrs. Moran was chosen to lead Saint Dominic's C.C.D. Program! During the past twenty-one years at Saint Dominic School, Mrs. Moran assisted many students, parents, and faculty, and I sincerely thank her for her service and dedication to our entire school community. Mrs. Moran will assume her new position when Mrs. Ann Cramer, Coordinator of the Religious Education Program, retires later this month. Mrs. Cramer successfully ran the C.C.D. program of our Parish for thirteen years, and it was a pleasure working with her to coordinate religious events and celebrations. May God bless Mrs. Cramer on her retirement and guide Mrs. Moran in her new role!
Welcome, Mrs. Alice Ferrier! Mrs. Ferrier was hired as our new school secretary. Mrs. Ferrier is a Saint Dominic parishioner and has an extensive background as an administrative assistant. Please join me in welcoming Mrs. Ferrier to the staff of Saint Dominic School!
On May 9th, Mass will be celebrated to commemorate the Ascension of Our Lord into Heaven. Our faculty, staff, and students will attend Ascension Thursday Mass at 9:00 A.M. Thank you, Mrs. Fondonella, Mrs. Boege, Mrs. Hensley, the Religion Service Club, and Children's Choir for assisting in the preparations for this special liturgy.
May is a very active month at Saint Dominic School! Students can look forward to many fun-filled events such as the Student Council Talent Show, P.T.A. Spring Fun Relay, Blue Claws Game, Field Days, class trips, the Spring Concert, and the Memorial Day Parade. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend these events throughout the month.
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Partners in Faith
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Learn about the Feasts and Celebrations that occur in our church during the month of May in this month's issue of Partners in Faith. Parents can also read about suggestions to help guide their children toward healthy role models and appropriate choices.
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May Crowning
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On Friday, May 3rd, 2013, at 11:00 A.M., our First Holy Communicants will present a beautiful liturgy and crown our Blessed Mother. Our second grade students will be dressed in their First Holy Communion attire. If you didn't have the opportunity to pray with this class on their First Holy Communion Day, please join us at the First Friday Mass on May 3rd!
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Talent Show
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On Thursday, May 2nd, at 8:45 A.M. and 12:30 P.M., participants from grades 4-8 will display their singing and dancing abilities as well as other musical talents to the delight of the whole school. This extravaganza is produced by the eighth grade Student Council members under the direction of Mrs. Dolak. They will be collecting a $1.00 admission donation, the proceeds of which will be given to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. All students may dress down for the day.
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Ordination of Deacon Bernard J. Kane, III
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On Saturday, May 11, 2013, Bernard (Binny) Kane will be ordained to the Order of Deacon. Rev. Monsignor James J. Brady invites you to participate in a Mass of Thanksgiving at the 5:30 P.M. Mass. A reception will immediately follow in the Parish Center. All are welcome.
Click here for form to RSVP to Reception
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May Lunch Menu
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 Saint Dominic School provides a hot food service program for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Complete lunch meals may be purchased daily for $3.00. Multiple meal tickets for ten or twenty days may be purchased in advance. The price for ten meals is $30 and $60 for twenty meals. Meal tickets may be purchased any school day. Tickets remain at school and are distributed as needed. Please note that tickets are for complete meals only and may not be used to purchase snacks. All checks must be made payable to St. Dominic School. Parents are asked to include the student's name and homeroom on the check.
Click here for May lunch menu.
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Diocesan Tuition Assistance For 2013-2014 School Year
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The deadline for the second and final opportunity to apply for the Diocesan Tuition Assistance Program is May 15th. Families who have not receive aid in the first round will be reconsidered in Round 2.
Tuition assistance is awarded each year to families with children in Grades K-8 through the Diocesan Tuition Assistance Program. Awards are made based on financial need. In order to ensure a fair and impartial analysis, applications are made through Private School Aid Service, Inc. (PSAS), a 3rd party provider.
To apply for assistance for the 2013-2014 school year, please click on the links below and download the information guide and application (Student Aid Form). The directions to apply and Student Aid Form are also available under the "Current Parents" link on our school website (www.stdomschool.org). Please note: Families who were displaced due to Superstorm Sandy are asked to check the appropriate box under Section J. All applications to be reviewed by PSAS must be complete, containing all supporting tax documentation. In some cases, follow-up inquiries are made by PSAS.
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The Saint Dominic School P.T.A. will host an evening at the Blue Claws Stadium on Tuesday, May 14th. Please come out and enjoy an evening with family and friends and cheer on the Blue Claws as they take on the Delmarva Shorebirds. Click here for ticket order form.
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|  Join us "Under the Sea" as Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. comes to the St. Dominic Parish Center on May 29th at 7PM and May 30th at 1 PM. Get ready for an exciting theatrical experience with magical sets, colorful costumes, and high caliber performances from the Show Choir.
The Show Choir is a values-driven, after-school performance ensemble in which performers grow in self- confidence and communication skills through the preparation and performance of musicals while also practicing Christian service. Every Friday, the Show Choir reaches out to area nursing/ care facilities with a concert-style performance of The Little Mermaid, Jr. The performances have included visits to Brandywine (Alterra), Meridian at Brick, Laurelton, Brandywine, Spring Oak, Burnt Tavern, and the Concord. Their sharing of time and talent and friendship is heartwarming. Their parents and grandparents should also be applauded for their assistance in getting to the facilities.
The Liturgical Dancers and Children's Choir add their own special
touches to the stage performance. Mark your calendars for an evening of lively song, exciting dance, and great acting! Admission is free. |
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Once again, the students and teachers are preparing to sharpen their competitive skills at our annual Saint Dominic Field Days! Our parents always come to help and cheer the children on. Please plan to join us on the day your child will be participating!
The days and grades for Field Day are the following:
Friday, May 10 - Grades 6-8
Friday, May 17 - Grades K-2
Friday, May 24 - Grades 3-5
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Barnes and Noble and Applebee's Night
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Saint Dominic School P.T.A. will host a Barnes and Noble night on Thursday, May 30th, from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Mrs. Bathmann and Mrs. Tonkovich will be available to read to the younger students. The choirs, under the direction of Mrs. Hensley, will perform various songs for your enjoyment. Also on this day, enjoy dinner or a snack at Applebee's, and they will donate 10% of your bill to Saint Dominic School!
Please click here for Barnes & Noble voucher.
Please click here for Applebee's voucher.
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2013 My County Poster Contest Winner
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The 2013 First Place winner of "My County Poster Contest" was our own Claudia Magahis in the fourth grade! The poster contest was sponsored by the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey. Only four students out of the many entries sent in from schools all across Ocean County received recognition. With her family present, Claudia will receive a plaque at a ceremony scheduled for May 1, 2013, at the Ocean County Administration Building in Toms River. Claudia's artwork will be featured on a published calendar, while her original poster will be displayed in the Administration Building in Toms River. The calendars will distributed to schools across the state in the fall.
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Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Finalist
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Congratulations to Francesca Pescatore, a fourth grade student, who was one of the thirty statewide finalists honored for her outstanding artwork at an awards ceremony held at the Newark Museum. Francesca was one of over 8,000 New Jersey fourth grade students who participated in the 14th annual Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey/Verizon New Jersey Design a Fourth Grade Folder Contest.
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The Saint Dominic School P.T.A. is excited to bring back the Spring Fun Relay fundraiser for a second year of fun! Last year's event was so successful and provided the students with a fun-filled day, while raising funds for Saint Dominic School. Again, all students will have the opportunity to earn great prizes! Please click here for further information and pledge sheet.
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Congratulations to Manuel Chafart, Saint Dominic School Class of 2009, who has been accepted into the Fu Foundation College of Engineering at Columbia University! Upon graduating Saint Dominic School, Manuel furthered his Catholic education at Christian Brothers Academy, while also compiling many academic accomplishments including National Honor Society, National Merit Scholar 2013, and National Hispanic Recognition Scholar. He will graduate with an overall 4.0 average in May. Saint Dominic School is extremely proud of our former graduate! May God continue to bless him as he continues his academic journey!
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Ocean County Mental Health Awareness Calendar
Art Contest
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Congratulations to Olivia Parlow and Katie Kitrick in the 5th grade! Their artwork was two of the twelve selected to appear in the 6th Annual Mental Health Awareness Calendar, School Year 2013-2014. Their posters make a great example of how we all can improve our mental health through friendship and other enjoyable activities. Katie and Olivia, along with family, will be attending an Awards Ceremony at 5:30 P.M. on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at the Ocean County Library-Toms River Branch.
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Summer Programs:
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In addition to the summer programs offered, there are a number of teachers who are available for private tutoring throughout the summer. If interested, please contact the school office.
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May Dates to Remember
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May 2
Talent Show - All students may dress down for this event. A $1.00 donation is appreciated and will be given to the St. Vincent de Paul Society to help those in need in our community.
May 3 
May Crowning Mass 11:00 A.M.
Early Dismissal
(PreK at 12:00 P.M. & K-8 at 12:30 P.M.)
May 6
P.T.A. Board Meeting at 7:00 P.M.
May 9
Ascension Thursday Mass at 9:00 A.M.
May 10
Field Day (Grades 6-8)
May 14
P.T.A. Spring Fun Relay
Blue Claws Game
May 15
Communication Alert
May 17
Field Day (Grades K-2)
May 22
P.T.A. Installation at 6:00 P.M. in the Chapel
P.T.A. New Families for 2013-2014 School Year
Coffee Hour at 7:00 P.M. (Community Room)
May 24
Field Day (Grades 3-5)
May 29
Spring Concert - Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr.
May 30
Communication Alert
May 31
Mass at 11:00 A.M. (Grade 1)
Grade 8 in Caps and Gowns
Early Dismissal ( K-8 at 12:30 P.M.)
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