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News Update from Saint
 Dominic School March 14, 2014
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Lent began on Ash Wednesday, March 5th. Lent is a special time to show Jesus, our Savior, how much we love him. We remember that Jesus died on the cross. Jesus made this sacrifice for us. We make sacrifices to thank Jesus for His love. A sacrifice is a gift we give to God to give Him thanks. When we make a sacrifice, we give up something important. Giving something up during Lent can take us in one of two directions. It can eliminate the desire for what we have given up, thus making more room for God in our lives. Or, it can create a stronger desire for what we gave up so that when we return to it, we appreciate it all the more and thank God for the blessing. Either option can bring us closer to God; this is the real point of Lent.
Click here for 2014 Family Lent Calendar.
GUIDELINES FOR FASTING DURING LENT
ABSTINENCE is a penitential practice consisting of refraining from the consumption of meat and is to be observed by all Catholics who are 14 years of age and older. Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and the Fridays during Lent are days of abstinence. Parents are encouraged to see that children who are not bound by the obligation to fast and abstain are led to appreciate an authentic sense of penance.
FASTING, in addition to abstinence, is to be observed by all Catholics between the ages of 18-59 years (inclusive). On days of fasting, one full meal is allowed. Two smaller meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one's needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids are allowed. NOTE: If a person is unable to observe the above regulations due to ill health or other reasons, they are urged to practice other forms of self-denial that are suitable to their condition.
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Stations of the Cross
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The children in Grades K through 8 will have the opportunity to walk the Way of the Cross during Lent. This is a beautiful way for all Christians to prepare for Easter. The entire school will pray the Stations on the following Fridays: March 14th at 1:50 P.M., March 21st at 1:05 P.M, March 28th at 1:50 P.M., and April 11th at 1:05 P.M. Our fifth grade students will reenact the Live Stations of the Cross on Holy Thursday morning, April 17th, at 9:30 A.M. and 10:45 A.M. in the Gym and again on Good Friday, April 18th at 7:00 P.M. in the Church. Please join us!
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Pi Day
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Students at Saint Dominic School will be celebrating Pi Day today, March 14th. A variety of activities will be happening during math classes. Everything from art projects and poems to reading "math adventure" stories and doing Pi calculations will take place. Some of the day's highlights include the second graders making a Pi chain and stories from the Sir Circumference series by Cindy Neuschwander being read to students in the first through sixth grade classes. Sixth through eighth students will bring in items to measure both circumference and diameter and use this information to calculate Pi. Some students are currently working on Pi Day projects so that they can present the history of Pi and recite the first 100 digits of Pi on Pi Day. Original stories and poems are also in the works. Our youngest students will be creating circle-related art projects. So enjoy Pi Day whether it is reading about Pi, singing about Pi, or just enjoying some pie for dessert!
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Saint Dominic School Celebrates St. Patrick's Day
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Saint Dominic School will celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Monday, March 17th. All students in grades PreK - eighth may dress down in green attire.
Ten of our eighth grade students will attend a special Catholic School Liturgy celebrated by Bishop O'Connell at St. Mary's Cathedral on St. Patrick's Day. One of our eighth graders, Jack Coleman, has been selected by the Department of Catholic Schools to read the Universal Prayer during the Mass. This is a honor for Jack and his family, as well as our entire school community. Good luck, Jack!
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Altar Server Training & Parent Meeting
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Training for students from Saint Dominic School, fifth grade through eighth grade, who are interested or wish to become Altar Servers, is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18th or Tuesday, March 25th at 6:15 P.M. in the Church. This meeting is for the new server candidates and their parents. Any questions, please call Jim Bazydlo, Altar Server Director, at 732-920-6070 or email at stdomsservers@aol.com.
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Ocean County Reading Council
Young Authors' Conference
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The Ocean County Reading Council held its twenty-ninth annual "Young Authors' Conference" at Lacey High School on Saturday, March 1, 2014. The Conference consisted of a series of workshops conducted by professionals in the fields of writing, storytelling, poetry, and creative dramatics. The following students were selected by their teachers to attend the conference:
Caroline Felser - 2A
Nicole Nase - 3B
Mary Holler - 6B | Anastasia Masco - 3A
Krystina Ciesielski - 5A
Jenna Wronko - 6B |
Our students brought an original poem or story to the conference to share with students from other schools. Congratulations to all of our talented "Young Authors." A good time was had by all!
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Box Tops Contest
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It's that time again! Get your box tops ready and send in with your child by March 28th. The winning class at each grade level will receive a dress-down day. The overall winning class for PreK through second grade, third though fifth grade, and sixth through eighth grade will receive an extra half-hour of recess! Your support is greatly appreciated!
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Spring Uniform Exchange
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The Saint Dominic P.T.A. Spirituality Committee is hosting a Spring Uniform Exchange on Wednesday, March 26th from 2:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. in the Parish Center. It is not necessary to bring an item in order to take one. For additional information call Colleen Leone 732-684-7655 or Rosanne Caputo 908-783-8899.
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|  Saint Dominic School will be hosting its 2nd Annual Author Day on April 8th. This year's visiting author is Lisa Funari-Willever. Not only is Lisa Funari-Willever well known for her award- winning series of "Nicky Fifth" chapter books, but she is also a former New Jersey teacher! From their visits to the Seaside Boardwalk, Adventure Aquarium, and Monmouth Park Racetrack, both students and their parents will enjoy traveling all over New Jersey with Nicky and T-Bone. For more information, visit www.nickyfifth.com.
Lisa Funari-Willever has also won the Benjamin Franklin Award for Best Children's Picture Book. She has a large collection of picture books for younger readers, including The Easter Chicken and A Glove of Their Own. Students can borrow one of the generously donated copies of her books from our school library. Parents may purchase autographed copies of her books (at a 40% discount!) using the attached form. Please send book orders to Susanne Pescatore c/o P.T.A. by March 25th.
Please click here for book order form.
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Career Day
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On Friday, April 11th, the fifth through eighth grade students will participate in a "Career Day." This is a wonderful opportunity for students to see what it takes to become successful in a chosen field. Our St. Dominic parents, relatives, and community members volunteer to present career overviews. Students rotate through the classrooms for twenty-minute sessions to meet the speakers and learn what it takes to attain career success. Every year the students meet a wonderful group of professionals and come away with useful career information.
Please click here for Career Day information.
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