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School News

The good news, student achievements, and daily blessings at Saint Catherine of Siena School.

RCAN STEM Fair

Posted by on Sunday, March 26, 2017 in Grades K—8, School News

RCAN STEM Fair

SCS middle school students participated in the RCAN Stem Fair on Saturday. Great Job!  

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Pi Day

Posted by on Monday, March 20, 2017 in Grades K—8, School News

Pi Day

Mrs.Barbarito and Mrs. McElroy’s middle school math students celebrated “Pi Day” this past week with some fun activities. The lessons were used as a fun way to learn about circles and irrational number pi.

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STEM Fair

Posted by on Monday, February 27, 2017 in Grades K—8, School News

STEM Fair

Students were challenged to create a solution that addressed one of the United Nations 17 goals to achieve 3 extraordinary things…

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President’s Break

Posted by on Sunday, February 19, 2017 in School News

President’s Break

Saint Catherine of Siena School will be closed the week of February 2oth.

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Delayed Opening

Posted by on Monday, February 13, 2017 in Grades K—8, Preschool, School News

Delayed Opening

St. Catherine of Siena School will have a delayed opening today, February 13, 2017.  Grades K – 8 will start at 10:00.  PreK will begin at 10:30.  Morning Care will be provided for students who are enrolled.  Teachers will report at 9:30.

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Dental Care

Posted by on Sunday, February 12, 2017 in School News

Dental Care

Students in grades 2nd and 3rd recently enjoyed an informative visit from Dr. Joseph Basilicato, DDS, who spoke to the students about taking care of their teeth.  February is the American Dental Association’s “National Children’s Dental Health Month.”

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Gr.2 STEM

Posted by on Friday, February 10, 2017 in Grades K—8, School News

Gr.2 STEM

The second grade recently completed a STEM project concerning oil spills and our environment. After reading about oil spills and their affects on the environment, we simulated an oil spill using foil containers, water and vegetable oil.The students were challenged to create skimmers to clean up the oil spill using given materials. Students then tested their skimmers and reflected upon their experience. How would you change your design? What would you have done differently?

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Delayed Opening

Posted by on Thursday, February 9, 2017 in Grades K—8, Preschool, School News

Delayed Opening

St. Catherine of Siena School will have a delayed opening on Friday, February 10, 2017.  Students in Grades K-8 will report at 10:00.  PreK will start at 10:30.  All teachers are to report at 9:30.  Morning Care will be provided for those students who are enrolled in the extended day program.  Advanced Band will not be held, but band lessons will take place during the school day.

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Snow Day

Posted by on Thursday, February 9, 2017 in Grades K—8, Preschool, School News

Snow Day

Due to impending snow storm, school will be closed today, Thursday February 9, 2017.  All after school and evening events are cancelled as well.  

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Preschool Service

Posted by on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 in Preschool, School News

Preschool Service

Dr. Bitar, a parent and ER doctor at St. Michael’s in Newark graciously accepted our donation of activity packets for children who seek care in the ER at her hospital. St. Catherine’s Prek 3 and 4 year old students assembled the packets with stickers, paper, and crayons donated by school families. The children also made “Feel Better” cards.

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PK3 Service

Posted by on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 in Preschool, School News

PK3 Service

Catholic Schools Week/Service Project – Mrs. Velsor’s prek 3 class made “Feel Better” cards and assembled activity packets filled with crayons, stickers and drawing paper for children who seek care in the emergency room at St. Michael’s in Newark.

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Blue & Gold Day

Posted by on Monday, January 30, 2017 in Grades K—8, School News

Blue & Gold Day

“Celebrate Our Spirit” – Catholic Schools Week Blue & Gold Day – Our Preschool through 8 students are wearing their blue and gold with pride! Blue and Gold Day Olympics are starting in Siena hall at 1:00pm.

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