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Returning members of the ACS STEM Club welcomed new members and wasted no time getting back to where they left off! Last March, just as the 6th – 8th grade club members were about to test the robots they had constructed, Coronavirus put an end to their plans. Over the summer robots were dismantled, disinfected and stored away for the new school year.

As soon as the 21CCLC clubs restarted in September, the club members got right back to constructing new robots. Their hard work recently paid off when the first group was able to make their robot respond to commands and even say a few words. Once the group figured out what they could make the robot do, they surprised Mrs Shumny with the delivery of a pen to her in her office.

After seeing the success of the first group,the rest of the groups have now stepped up their efforts to get their robots in working order. Today, a robot gave Mrs. Shumny change from her lunch order! What’s next for this group? You’ll just have to check in with a club member. There’s always something exciting going on in STEM!

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Today was the perfect day to celebrate our September Students of the Month! It is hard to believe that today marks the half way point of the first marking period – time is flying by! As we welcome October and the beautiful fall weather we are grateful for God’s love and protection!

First, our Christian Kindness and Helper Awards: Matthew G and Alexander G (grade 2) and Michaela M (grade 5)

ACS SHOUT OUT for September goes to:
Pre-Kindergarten: Jace R.
Kindergarten: Noah S.
First grade: Anna K.
Second Grade: John Michael R.
Third Grade: Danika A.
Fourth Grade: Sophia M.
Fifth Grade: Mia D.
Sixth Grade: Corey P.
Seventh Grade: Marasia G.
Eighth Grade: Brian D.

We are very proud of you!  Way to go!

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Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the celebration of First Sacrament of Reconciliation and Solemn  Holy Communion was delayed throughout parishes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Not wanting our students to think they have been forgotten, last Saturday eight students participated in these special sacraments,  following all liturgical precautions and keeping with social distancing requirements. It was a blessed day, truly a day the Lord had chosen, and we rejoiced in it.

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And we’re off…. With small class sizes and a sensible approach,  Assumption Catholic School in Perth Amboy, NJ welcomed back 152 students for  in-person learning five days a week. All virtual classes are also offered.  Today,  we had an amazing first  day of school for GRADES 5 – 8 Only. Tomorrow for GRADES PK- 4.  The students were great and we had no issues with wearing masks.
This year, we will continue to educate  our students in faith and academics and i pray this school year brings back the joy of a family atmosphere that our school is known to foster in our community.
We want to reassure all parents that our opening  plans are based upon CDC guidelines and protocols, as well as directions we have presently received from the NJ Diocese of Metuchen and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and never looking to compromise the health and safety of all.
We will continue to work, adopt and plan, accepting changes with patience and common sense. Our Principal Mrs. Shumny and I thank all parents  for untrusting your children to ACS and also parishioners of Assumption Catholic Church, for continued support through these unpredictable times. Blessings and good health to all as we continue our school year! For more inf visit us at http://assumptioncatholicschool.net

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The 1st Annual Bike Run, which benefited Assumption Catholic School, took place on Saturday, August 2.  Thirty bikers rode from Perth Amboy, NJiujkl  around the city for the end of the rally and a raffle and barbecue at our school’s ground. Fr. Ivan started the event with prayer, blessed some bikes  and was promised a ride next time to experience the thrill of the open road and the marvel of the motorcycle.
Thanks to our Family School Association and its President  Mrs. Milene Palhais for organizing this special event. Our thanks also goes to our Principal, teachers and parishioners for cooking and welcoming our special guests. Thank you to Investors bank  who donated  $1,000  and for their ongoing support of ACS. A motorcycle run and BBQ was a great way to support Catholic education, raise funds and to bring awareness of Assumption Catholic School in the city of Perth Amboy, NJ

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We at Assumption Catholic School in Perth Amboy, NJ work hard to ensure that our school remains a safe and supportive environment where learning is valued and where students and teachers can work together to their highest potential. The school has been updated with new lighting in each class, painted, cleaned and shined over the summer to welcome students for the new school year.  At the end of August,  the sanitizing and deep cleaning will be done again in all areas of the school  – student safety remains our priority.

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Congratulations Class of 2020 on your graduation from ACS! This is an achievement of which you should be proud. Your senior year has been unique, as it was cut short in March and you became subject to new ways of education, such as, virtual learning and live streaming. No matter these unusual circumstances, 14 of you tackled challenges and successfully got to the finish line.

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Look at this!!! Second year in a row that the valedictorian has been an Assumption Catholic School graduate! So proud of our Megan! Congratulations! May God continue to guide your future endeavors and know that your ACS cheerleaders are always rooting for you!