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What a fantastic start to our day with School Spirit Day and Community Appreciation Day!  Our students showed their pride in blue and yellow while coming together for a Vocations Prayer Service.  Led by 8th graders: Claire, Inney, Madison, and Mia J, we prayed for our Ukrainian Seminarians and Diocese of Metuchian Seminarians and all those answering a call to serve in our Catholic Church. This meaningful service reminded our students of the importance of supporting vocations and lifting up those who are dedicated to living out their faith.

 

 Next, we kicked off the day with a special breakfast to celebrate the wonderful people that make up our amazing ACS Community!  Our special guests included Perth Amboy Police and Fire Departments, delegates from the Mayor Caba’s Office, the Knights of Columbus, Assumption Parish members including St. Ann, Holy Name and the Bingo Committee members! Our parish support is unmeasuarable and we are grateful for all their support to ACS! Each grade honored different groups—from our youngest students celebrating local heroes, to our older students welcoming community leaders. The fun continued with a Student Council Pep Rally, filled with games, relay races, and the exciting 8th-grade Hungry Hungry Hippo Challenge. And yes, our special guests joined in the games! 

 

WHAT’S OUR MISSION? TO KNOW, TO LOVE, TO SERVE GOD! The excitement of CSW Kick off filled our auditorium! 

 

Thank you to everyone who joined us in making this day so special! 

 

PK – Today the class made paper bag puppets of two of their favorite people, Sister Veronica and Father Ivan. At the end of the day they each colored their Catholic Schools week crowns to take home.

 

Kindergarten:  Today the students made rainbow crosses to take home. They also colored “ We love our Catholic School and the students drew a picture of their school.” We then made hearts and wrote why we love ACS to hang on our classroom bulletin board. The students ended the day by coloring a “Thank You” picture for their parents. Kinder is always

 

First Grade: Today they colored their Catholic Schools Week worksheets and wrote about “Why We Love Our School”. We also did a “Share God’s Love” coloring sheet. Oh what fun! 

 

Second Grade: Today we discussed and wrote “Why We Love Our School. 2nd grade drew beautiful pictures representing “What We Love About ACS”. 

 

Third Grade: Today, the students worked on a fun and educational activity to learn about the books of the Bible. They colored the Old Testament books in red and the New Testament books in pink, following the directions on a heart-shaped worksheet. This activity helped reinforce their understanding of the Bible while incorporating creativity and engagement.

 

Fourth Grade: Today 4th grade made CSW crowns and necklaces. They also had a special guest reader, Noah’s mom who read two old time stories to us! Thank you!

 

Fifth grade: The fifth graders were busy bees as we kicked off our Catholic Schools Week! We wrote cards of appreciation for our ACS Parish members, St. Ann Members, our three Sisters of ACS, Father Ivan and ArchBishop Borys. We continued writing our Catholic Schools Week essays and even got a math lesson on triangles from 8th graders; Francis M. Gianluca P. and Elijah M. We had lots of fun watching our classmates participate in our Pep Rally! We did relay races, hungry hungry students, and had a blast dancing with our teachers and principal! 

 

Sixth Grade:Sixth grade diligently worked on writing their Catholic Schools Week essays, delving into the meaning of knowing, loving and serving God.  They also created beautiful and thoughtful cards for Father Ivan, our Sisters, the St. Ann Society and Archbishop Borys Gudziak. Way to go grade 6! 

 

Seventh Grade: 7th grade worked on revising their Catholic Schools Week essays. We have some amazing writers! 

 

Eighth Grade: WOW! They helped Mrs. Shumny with our ACS Appreciation Breakfast and events! And if this wasn’t enough, they set up all the crafts for tomorrow’s event. Couldn’t have had such an amazing day without them!

 

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The sneaky devils have hatched a dastardly plan to travel through time and stop St. Nicholas from becoming the beloved saint who inspires kindness, generosity, and joy. Frustrated with the enduring celebration of St. Nicholas’ Day at ACS, they’re determined to erase it from history forever. Little do they know, St. Nicholas is no ordinary saint.

As the devils disrupt key moments in his life—trying to prevent his legendary acts of charity and miracles—St. Nicholas rises to the challenge. Guided by his steadfast faith and aided by time-traveling allies (perhaps a heavenly host!), he thwarts their schemes with cleverness and compassion. From rescuing the three sisters to restoring hope in dire times, his goodness shines brighter than ever.

In the end, good always wins. The devils are defeated, St. Nicholas’ legacy is secured, and the celebration of his day at ACS continues to inspire hearts anew. The Battle of Time reminds us that kindness and generosity are forces no mischief can ever conquer!

Terrific job Jr. Drama!

What a truly special and unforgettable evening we are sharing at the ACS First Lock-In, filled with faith, friendship, and fun!

We began with a warm welcome in the auditorium, setting the tone for a night full of meaningful experiences.

 

 Learning About Friendship

 

The Sisters kicked off our evening with an inspiring lesson on friendship for our 7th and 8th graders in the convent. They shared insights into what makes a good friendship, the qualities to look for, and examples of unhealthy friendships. Most importantly,

 they encouraged our students  to reflect on their friendship with God and how it shapes our lives.

 

Time in the Church

 

Next, we headed to church, where Father Ivan introduced students and teachers to the tabernacle and the candle that symbolizes Jesus’ constant presence among us. Together, we prayed Fifteen Minutes in the Company of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament—it was a truly

 beautiful and moving moment. We also lit candles with our own special intentions, filling the space with light and prayerful hearts.

 

Faith-Filled Fun

 

Back at school, the energy soared with exciting activities that brought everyone closer together!

 

• Saints vs. Sinners Freeze Tag got everyone running and laughing.

 

• A Saint Scavenger Hunt had students racing through the halls to find Saints hidden throughout the building. Who doesn’t love running in the halls—without getting in trouble?!

 

• After a quick pizza break, we played Guess Who I Am? with the Saints we discovered. The students amazed us with their knowledge and creativity!

 

Ending with Reflection.

 

As the clock struck midnight, we ended the night with heartfelt prayer, some quiet reflecting, and a movie to wind down.

 

This evening isn’t just an event—it is an experience that strengthens our relationships with each other and, most importantly, with God.

 

Stay tuned for our 2am service (if they can stay awake!), writing Christmas cards for the senior’s Center and Divine Liturgy in the morning ….. and of course delicious breakfast! Did we mention that we are all spending the night at ACS?

Today, ACS hosted a vibrant celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month, filled with delicious treats, great music, and community spirit! Students and staff enjoyed a tasty cafecito, guava pastries, and bagels, all while listening to lively music by the talented Mr. Alejandro. It was a wonderful way to honor the rich culture and contributions of the Hispanic community.

We were also fortunate to have the Perth Amboy Police and Fire Department speak with our students about National Walking to school safety, emphasizing safety tips and community engagement.

A special thank you to the Batista-Mejia family for the delicious pastries, the Zambrowski family for the coffee, and Mrs. Florez, Mrs. SueroDeLeon, and the FSA Board for making this event such a success! AND to our parents….thank you for spending the morning with us!

Together, we started our day in prayer! We said an extra Hail Mary for all our special visitors. It’s a true blessing to come together, build community, and celebrate culture here at ACS!