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The complete 2008 summer reading list for those entering grades 1 through 8 is available at this link or on this site under Policies – Summer Reading.

We've chosen some really great books for our students. Don't stress yourself out in August, start reading your books now!

Enjoy the books!

When one thinks of school, some things that come to mind are pencils, math problems, spelling bees, and book reports. All of that is true for Assumption Catholic Elementary School in Perth Amboy, NJ with some extras. On Friday afternoon, May 16, our Pastor, Father Roman Dubitsky, dedicated and blessed our new pond/Monarch butterfly sanctuary. Present for the dedication were the city’s mayor-elect Mrs. Wilda Diaz, Mr. Richard Hills – a representative of the Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management, and Ms. Liska and Ms. Crews – representatives of the Royal Garden Club of Perth Amboy. The entire student body sang hymns to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The three-tier pond-ecosystem will be a reminder for the students to be “Stewards of God’s Earth” not only on Earth Day, but every day of the year. The project was made possible by the hard work of the fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Rizkallah and a generous grant from the Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management.

Later that same afternoon the school body walked over to church to sing a Moleben/Marian Veneration. The students presented flowers to the Virgin Mary, and several girls were inducted into the Sodality. The beautiful and uplifting service was prepared by Sr. Yosaphata, Sr. Maria, and Mrs. Lisa Rosato.

On Saturday, May 17, the ACS Track Team gathered at Bishop Ahr High School athletic field to compete in the Central Jersey Catholic Schools Individual Championships. The competition was rigid, but the previous five meets prepared our team well. Our 32 student-athletes battled heroically and brought home 7 medals. Team coach Mrs. Donna Tartza and the entire school is extremely proud of all our track and field athletes.

The following day, Sunday, May 18, our upper-grade Ukrainian Dance Group brought pride once again to our school. The dancers represented the school and Ukrainian-Americans at a Heritage Festival sponsored by the Township of Union, NJ in celebration of their bicentennial. Even though it rained throughout the day, when it came time for our dancers to perform, the clouds rolled back, the sun shone brightly, and our dancers were the hit of the show. If you missed it, check the TV listings and maybe Channel 34 will have a replay of their performance.

So, not only do we study and play hard during the week, but our weekends are filled with activities as well!

Seventeen children of the school and parish had First Confession and received First Solemn Holy Communion on May 10. Our sincerest congratulations and best wishes are extended to: Kayleen, Eliah, Kyle, Gabriella, Adrian, Yancarlos, Krista, Maksym, Oleh, Eugene, Michael, Cassandra, Julian, Andrew, Samantha, Alexandra, and Jaydah.

Five ACS graduates have roles in the musical, "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" with the St. Joseph High School Theatre Company. This classic comedy is a hilarious farce set in ancient Rome.

The actors are: three sisters – Rebecca, Jessica, and Marisa C.! plus Jacqueline S., and Alexander M., who plays the lead character, Pseudolus. Alas, this is the last time to see Rebecca and Alexander in a high school production!

Evening performances are: March 27, 28, 29 and April 3, 4, and 5 at 7:30 PM. Sunday matinee's are March 30 and April 6 at 3 PM. The St. Joseph Theatre is behind the main school building at 145 Plainfield Ave., Metuchen, NJ. Tickets are available at the door.

Please support our talented and hard-working ACS graduates!

Not to be outdone by their longtime ACS friends who just made the Bishop McCarrick HS honor roll, these Mother Seton HS students also made honors!

First honors: Jacqueline S. – ACS '05
Second Honors: Jessica C. – ACS '06, Patricia L. – ACS '06

The ACS all-years reunion was held on February 2. Students were able to walk around the school building to see their old classrooms – and to see all the improvements at ACS!

Refreshments were served and Mr. Obrizan prepared a neat projected slide show.

"We didn't have these when we were here."

Thanks go to the 8th grade students for decorating the hall and the Rosato and Denton children for serving. In addition, our appreciation goes to Ms. Makar, Mrs. Fiore, The Obrizan Family, Mrs. Lojko, and Mr. and Mrs. Pickering for communications and food preparations.

Sister Yosaphata was honored for her 45 years of continuous service. Now that's dedication.

See you at the next one!

These ACS grads attending Cardinal McCarrick High School did it again!

Principal's list: Stephanie P. '07, Anabela S. '04

HR of distinction: Michael W. '07, Nicole B. '06, Gerald W. '05, Ashley B. '04

Very impressive!

Something new to check out; our own School Image Gallery. It's now on the menu under About Us.

We'll be adding great photos – with dates and explanations to make them even more interesting.

Check back to see some neat pictures!

It's not too late to register! Just write us a quick note at this link or call us at 732-826-8721 to say you're coming.

At 6 PM on Saturday February 2, 2008, right after the 5 PM Divine Liturgy, alumni are invited to the “ACS All–Years Reunion;” an informal open house in the school. There's no charge.

Come to see old friends, visit with former teachers, and see your old classroom. See how much we've grown and changed.

If you are in contact with any old schoolmates, let them know asap!

Christmas decorations have all been put away and we've swept up any remaining pine needles. Just in time, since Lent, the preparation time for Easter, starts two weeks from today.

Wait! What?

Yes, Lent begins for Eastern Catholics on Monday, February 4; and Ash Wednesday for Roman Catholics is February 6. That is because Easter of 2008 falls on March 23; the 2nd earliest date that Easter can be. There will not be another Easter on this date until the year 2160. Wow!

Since inquisitive ACS students want to know the whole story:

Easter is set on the first Sunday after the first full moon of spring. So the earliest date Easter can be is March 22. For that to happen, March 21st, the first day of spring, has to be a Saturday with a full moon that night. The last time that happened was in the year 1818 and it will not happen again until the year 2285.

Do you think that we'll have a snowstorm this Easter? That hasn't happened in New Jersey since March 29, 1970. Ask your parents or grandparents if they remember that one!