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Catholic Schools Week has rolled into this week and we are so happy!! 

 

We kicked off Catholic Schools Week (take 2 snow edition) with a truly special Community Appreciation Day, filled with gratitude, faith, and school spirit.

 

We were honored to welcome so many of the incredible groups who support our school every day, including the Honorable Mayor Caba, Perth Amboy Police Department, Perth Amboy Fire Department, our Holy Name Society, Bingo Committee, and members of Saint Anne’s Society. Each group was warmly welcomed by our students, who lovingly created handmade cards of appreciation as a heartfelt thank-you for their service and support.

 

Our guests enjoyed guided tours of the school building, getting a firsthand look at the classrooms, programs, and spaces where our children learn and grow. After the tours, everyone came together for our Catholic Schools Week pep rally, celebrating not only our guests but also all of our school clubs, our dedicated teachers, and our truly awesome community that makes our school so special.

 

The morning concluded with a beautiful breakfast shared together—a small but meaningful way to say thank you to those who continually give their time, care, and commitment to our school.

 

Community Appreciation Day was a wonderful reminder that Catholic education thrives because of the strong partnerships between our students, families, educators, and community. Thank you to everyone who joined us and continue to support our mission.

Today, our students enjoyed a special field trip to AMC in Freehold, where we watched David.

Through this powerful story, students learned about the biblical account of David and Goliath—a reminder that courage, faith, and trusting in God can help us overcome even the biggest challenges.

We had a wonderful time, and a huge thank you to our amazing FSA, who truly are the best! This experience was a generous gift to all of our students, including covering the cost of the buses and the theater.
And a special shoutout to Adam from AMC, who always treats us so well and helps make our visits extra special!

What a fantastic day!

The third day of Catholic Schools Week concluded with our joyful Faith, Family, Fun Day. We began with a beautiful morning liturgy, where parents and grandparents joined us in prayer. A special highlight was the inspiring homily by Fr. Ivan, who emphasized that at the heart of Catholic education is not simply academic excellence—important as it is—but something even greater: the formation of the whole person. At Assumption School, children not only learn how to live in the world, but also why they live and for whom they live.

The celebration continued in the school auditorium with a heartfelt presentation by the Sisters, followed by a Sodality spiritual performance, “Devotion to the Seven Sorrows of Mary.” To top it all off, we ended the morning with three exciting games of Bingo! A heartfelt thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Baginsky for organizing such a fun event, and to our FSA Board members for providing delicious cake and coffee for our teachers.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this week so special. Catholic Schools Week is a beautiful reminder of the faith, family, and community that make our school truly extraordinary.

In this special newsletter, I would like to highlight some of the many joys and graces we shared together in 2025 at Assumption Catholic Parish and School in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

I am joyful to say that it has been a fantastic year filled with special visits, projects, and activities. Our parish is thriving, and we warmly welcome you to be part of our parish family.

This evening, our ACS community gathered for our Annual Christmas Concert, a beautiful celebration of faith, talent, and togetherness.

In her opening, our Principal reminded us of our school’s mission to know, to love, and to serve God, and how tonight’s concert brought that mission to life through music, prayer, and joy. She warmly welcomed Father Ivan, our Sisters, teachers, parents, and friends, and gave special thanks to our students whose dedication and talents shone so brightly on stage.

As we prepare for Christmas, we were invited to reflect on the great gift of Jesus — God’s love made visible to us — and to carry that love into our homes and communities with peace, hope, and gratitude.

The evening concluded beautifully with Father Ivan, who shared a heartfelt message on the true meaning of Christmas and reminded us of the importance of coming together in church as a faith community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this evening so special. Especially our music teacher, Ms. Lawrence!

The Christmas spirit was truly felt by all, and everyone enjoyed the spirited music sung by our beautiful students.

God bless you all, and we hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

We are incredibly proud of our students — enjoy a few highlights from the concert below!

Congratulations to Assumption School’s Senior Drama Club on their wonderful performance of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

The cast brought festive joy to the stage, showcasing months of dedication and rehearsals. Under the skilled direction of Mrs. Pickering and Miss Sam Shumny, our students performed with confidence and professionalism. Thank you to the backstage crew, volunteers, and our Family School Association for making this production such a success.

Our students were simply amazing!

St. Nicholas has been a tradition at ACS for decades! This year, St. Nicholas visited Assumption students and teachers, filling our school with happiness and joy. Presents were shared, smiles were everywhere, and the junior drama group delighted everyone with a beautiful play about his humble and generous life.

 

A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Derevenska and Mrs. Bielak for keeping this cherished tradition alive and meaningful for our community! Jr Drama WOW! Terrific job!