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Rebels in Assumption Catholic, what do you mean, the Eighth graders?  No, it was Mr. Lawrence dressed as a Confederate soldier.  He came to visit the fourth and fifth grades, after they finished learning about the Civil War. “Johnny Reb, “ A.K.A.  Mr. Lawrence, fascinated the class with his knowledge about the everyday life of a soldier.   He explained what they wore, what they carried and how they spent their day.

Mrs. Lawrence is the fifth grade teacher at Assumption Catholic School, and Miss Lawrence teaches music there as well. This was the first time the entire Lawrence family was teaching in the school.  Hopefully, Mr. Lawrence will come back again next year, as the country remembers the 150th sesquicentennial commemoration of the Civil war.

On Sunday, January 27, Father Ivan Turyk  celebrated a very special Divine Liturgy to mark the opening of Catholic Schools Week at Assumption Catholic School in Perth Amboy, NJ. During the Liturgy several students read their essays about what makes ACS so special. When Liturgy was finished, Father Ivan called Sister Yosaphata to the front of the church and presented her with a special Papal Blessing sent by Pope Benedict XVI. This blessing was given in recognition of Sister’s 50 years in the service of God. ACS Student Council met parishioners at the back of the church and presented them with baskets containing “hugs”. They had spent the week before weaving the baskets and gave them to the parishioners for the support they have given to the school. Monday of this week prove to be the start of a very busy week. Student participated in various activities including fifth graders building towers with geometric shapes. Mrs. Lawrence said that the structures were tested by “Hurricane Lawrence”. Grade2 played bug bingo while the upper grades watched Fantasia 2000 and treated to popcorn and lemonade by their teachers. Tuesday found classes once again participating in fun activities like spelling bees and multiplication bingo. The Class of 2013 began their jobs of teaching a science class to the younger grades. This was only the second school day for Catholic Schools Week activities and great memories were already in place.

During Catholic Schools week, Second Grade had a hands-on Math lesson using M&Ms. We incorporated addition, comparison and graph skills in completing M&M Math Fun problem sheets. The M&Ms were classified by color, and a total number for each color was added to a class graph for a total of all the M&Ms. Second Grade had a fun time adding mentally and ending with a sweet treat.

Pre-K and their fourth grade buddies were busy creating a Fleur di Lis sun catcher during our Catholic School’s Week festivities.  Why the Fleur di Lis you might ask? The flower symbolizes the purity of the Virgin Mary. The three petals also stand for the Blessed Trinity.  The colors they used are the Mardi Gras colors, purple for justice, green for faith and gold for power.  So much information in one little symbol, which is used in many ways. 

In recognition of Catholic Schools Week, our parishioners joined our school children and parents to celebrate the 11:30 p.m. Liturgy last Sunday. At the end of the Liturgy, to her big surprise, Fr. Ivan presented Sr. Yosaphata with Papal Blessing for her 50th Anniversary of Religious Profession and Service to Catholic Education. The Papal Blessing of Pope Benedict XVI was sent to our parish from the Vatican.

Mrs. Lawrence’s fifth grade started CSW with a project called Building a Strong Foundation.  Students, working in groups of three or four, had to make geometric solid shapes out of paper, design a two-foot tall tower that would withstand land and air movement, and then use the shapes to build the tower.  Students quickly learned that the structures needed to have a strong foundation.  Those that did, did not tumble under the challenge of the teacher created earthquake and windstorm elements.  It was a great start to a week that would include academic themed days such as You Are What You Eat, a Day at the Races, and An Afternoon With the Arts.

Assumption Catholic School in Perth Amboy will host Open Houses on Sunday, January 27 and Sunday, February 3, from noon to 3:30 pm as part of its Catholic Schools Week celebrations.  The school, located on 380 Meredith St and  serves students ranging from PreK (4 year old) and Kindergarten to the eighth grade.  Light refreshments and school tours will be available for prospective parents and students during the Open Houses.

Middle States Association accredited since 1996, and now AdvancEd accredited, Assumption Catholic provides a small school atmosphere with big school goals.  Students are afforded a progressive academic program enriched by a wide array of technology and many extra-curricular activities. Before Care and After Care are available.

School-wide activities planned for Catholic Schools Week include Liturgy on Sunday, a crazy hat competition on Monday, lunch and “make your own sundae” on Wednesday (provided by the Family/School Assn), and a Pep rally on Friday including the big game – Faculty vs. Eighth grade Volleyball.  Grades 6, 7, and 8 activities will include Breakfasts for Champions, Jeopardy, and Bingo.  Grades 4 and 5 will be engaged in a Multiplication Bingo, bridge building and baking fleur-de-lis  cookies.  The lower grades will enjoy Saint Fun Facts, Saint Shield creation, “M & M” graphing, Major Outdoor Math Skills, and Pajama/Movie Day.  They will also be treated to guest story readers. All grades will be taught lessons by eighth grade “future teachers.”

Call 732 826-8721 or email acsschooloffice@gmail.com for more information about the school, registration, or any of the events.

Memorial Bricks are being sold to raise funds for the Assumption Catholic School 50th  Anniversary next year.  Each brick can be personalized as a memorial for a family or loved one.  The cost is $50.00 per brick.   For information call the rectory at 732-826-0767, or chairman Rozalia Czaban, 973-763-4273.PLEASE SEND COMPLETED FORM AND CHECK payable to Assumption Catholic School to Assumption Rectory at 684 Alta Vista Pl, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861.

THE FORM CAN BE FOUND ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE www.assumptioncatholicschool.net. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity for your family to become a PERMANENT part of the new building project. We are waiting for YOU.

The following is a list of people/students who already purchased a brick.

Bruce & Jeanne Terefenko,
 IN MEMORY OF JOHN TEREFENKO
 LOVE, BRUCE & JEAN
Ernest Moryan,
 ANNA MORYAN
Ernest Moryan,
 GEORGE LADAY JR.
Oksana & Bohdan Kuzyszyn,
 IN MEMORY OF OLEKSA KUZYSZYN,
 STEFANIA AND MYKOLA NAHIRNI
Maria and Myron Rajsz,
 RAJSZ FAMILY
Donna Pankulics,
 IN MEMORY OF JOHN AND KATHERINE MELNYK
Donna Pankulics,
 DONNA PANKULICS, CLASS OF 1973
Helen Pikus,
 IN LOVING MEMORY OF CHARLES PIKUS
 LOVING WIFE HELEN
Cindy Redus-Tarchis,
 IN MEMORY OF MARION EVA PATSKANICK
Natasha James-Waldon,
 CONGRATS ON 50YRS YAHNIE
CLASS OF ’16, THE WALDONS
Bernadette Zavorsky,
 IN MEMORY OF
MICHAEL AND MARY ZAVORSKY
Theresa Stek,
 IN MEMORY OF CHARLES A. STEK
 LOVE TERRY
Ann Marie Stek,
 IN MEMORY OF ANNA AND DMYTRO PIKUS
Ann Marie Stek,
 IN MEMORY OF MARY AND JOHN STEK
Ann Marie Stek,
 IN MEMORY OF CHARLES STEK, LOVE ANN
Ann Marie Stek,
 IN MEMORY OF ANNA STEK, LOVE ANN
Ann Marie Stek,
 ANN MARIE STEK, LOVING DAUGHTER
Roberta Ruiz Chrzan,
 ROBERTA RUIZ AND JOHN CHRZAN
Arlene Chismar,
 IN MEMORY OF KATHRYN ELTCHENKO
Arlene Chismar,
 IN MEMORY OF ANN AND JOHN KISLAN
Joe Britton,
 IN LOVING MEMORY, LOIS AARON AND
 LORRAINE JOKUBCZAK
Joe Britton,
 IN LOVING MEMORY, JOSEPHINE & JAMES
 BRITTON
Rozalia Czaban,
 IN REMEMBRANCE OF JOSEPH & ROZALIA
 ANDRUSEZKO
Rozalia Czaban,
 IN MEMORY OF AUNT MARY UNCLES
BENNY JOHN ZAN JOE LAGEY
Rozalia Czaban,
 IN LOVING MEMORY, WASYL & HELEN CZABAN
Rozalia Czaban & Joseph Britton,
 CONGRATS ON 50 YRS, ROZALIA CZABAN
 JOSEPH BRITTON