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What better way to introduce metrics then through Science? The Fourth grade class worked in the Science lab during their math class, using graduated cylinders to answer real life questions

If you walked through the auditorium on Thursday or Friday during the first week of March, you would have seen the end results, and many examples of science research and experiments completed by students at every grade level. Students in kindergarten studied the life cycle of a butterfly. First graders made birdhouses out of recycled materials. Second graders worked on experiments with their parents, and then brought them to school to show their classmates. Grade three worked in teams to create a tower structure that would withstand the most pressure without collapsing. Fourth grade students displayed their leprechaun traps which they hope to use to get some unlucky leprechaun’s pot of gold on Saint Patrick’s Day.

Students in grade five through eight participated in a science fair. Each student worked over a period of six weeks to research topics of interest, perform experiments, and present his/her finished work to the teachers. The quality of the work presented showed that the students followed directions given by their science teachers.

On Thursday evening of Science Day, our doors were opened and many families were able to come and observe the results of the hard work of our students. There were bells ringing, tornadoes whirling, and many other interesting projects to see. In the end. Science Day was a successful day in which everyone was able to think a little more about God’s world.

METROPOLITAN ARCHBISHOP STEFAN SOROKA WILL HOLD HOLY THURSDAY SERVICE AT ASSUMPTION CHURCH IN PERTH AMBOY
Pontifical Liturgy with Vesper, Chrism Blessing and Washing of Feet of 12 Priests,Thursday, April 21, 2011  at 10:00 a.m.

Archbishop-Metropolitan Stefan Soroka will be a principal celebrant at the Liturgy. This solemn ceremony is the commemoration of Jesus washing the feet of his 12 disciples, just before his betrayal and crucifixion. The congregation is not only intended to be an active witness, but also to relive that memorable experience. Archbishop Stefan will wash the feet of 12 priests, in imitation of Christ and the 12 Apostles. The myrrh (chrism) will be consecrated on this day, made from olive oil (for mercy), wine (for Christ's Blood), and many kinds of herbs for the manifold gifts of the Holy Spirit).  This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the service that in the past was done only at the cathedral in Philadelphia. All are invited.

Архиєпископ Стефан Сорока, Митрополит  для Українців-Католиків в Америці приїзджає до нашої парафії  на Богослужіння у  Страсний Четвер
Архиєрейська Літургія з Вечірнею, Благословення Мира і Чин миття ніг 12 священикам, Четвер,  21-го квітня, в 10:00 рано.

Це Богослуження нагадує нам Тайну Вечерю, де Ісус Христос омив ноги дванадцятьом апостолам перед муками і смертю на Хресті. Архиєпископ Стефан буде омивати ноги дванадцятьом священикам, імітуючи Христа і 12-ть апостолів. В цей день освячується Миро, приготовлене з оливкової олії ( символ милосердя ) і вина ( символ Крові Хрестової ), а також з різних видів пахучих трав і олійок в знак Дарів Св. Духа.

What is one 4th grade class plus one 5th grade class equal? An afternoon of fast-paced excitement, that’s what! ACS’ 4th and 5th grade Mathletes spent the afternoon reciting their basic multiplication facts in several head-to-head competitions.

Assumption Catholic’s Fourth Grade class received ten Mac book computers from the Perth Amboy Include Grant, just in time to participate in World Math Day 2011. Uniting the World in Numbers was the theme for this year’s competition. The students were eager to practice for the event that started on Monday, February 28th. The Fourth Grade Class had the opportunity to participate the entire second day of the event using the Mac books and iPods. Each child had several chances to challenge other students from around the world. Julieana Alarcon practiced all week long and had logged in over ten thousand math problems by Friday. Way to go Julie! Others in the class caught the math bug and were trying to catch up to her. When the event was done the Second, Fourth and Fifth grade students logged in almost fifty thousand problems. There were over 5.2 million participants from over 218 countries, and the United States placed fourth over all.

Eighth graders at Assumption Catholic School organized and ran a scavenger hunt through the halls of the school on Friday February 25th. They had developed the idea for Catholic School’s week, but due to the snow it had to be postponed until Friday. Fourth and Fifth grade students were led around the school looking for clues to several trivia questions about our school, staff and administration. The students participating were so excited that they had to control themselves from running from one station to another. Questions ranged from who watches over them when they pray each morning; which teacher has the lightest color eyes; and who is a teacher now, but was a student years ago? Once the riddles were answered, the students concluded in the eighth grade class where they had to spell words from the next years spelling list. The event ended by their putting puzzles together of the school pictures.

The Fourth grade class, of Assumption Catholic School, had to put what they learned in Science to the test. They had to design and construct Leprechaun Traps, in class. These traps had to be made of at least three simple machines. Then, Sixth grade students came into the Fourth grade class to test the traps and identify the machines that were used in each. Following their investigation, they had to go back to class and compute the energy each machine used. Fourth grade inventors then got the chance to grade the sixth graders, to see if they did indeed identify the machines correctly. This was something they thoroughly enjoyed. Now, we just have to wait until Saint Patrick’s Day to see if any traps can catch the Leprechaun that visits every year. Just keep your eyes open, he is quick and tricky.

Parents attending the Thursday, February 24th Family School Assn (FSA) meeting, were introduced to a new program called PowerSchool. PowerSchool is a database application that uses the internet to facilitate student information management and communication among the school administration, teachers, parents, and students. Mr. James Masucci, Technology Coordinator for the Diocese of Metuchen, was the guest speaker. Mr. Masucci delivered a half hour power point presentation introducing the various ways that PowerSchool can help individual student academic progress. After viewing the presentation, parents were issued a password that allows access to view messages or test grades for their student.

Mrs. Lawrence’s third graders tried their hand at being architectural engineers. A bridge building competition was held as part of the third grade’s Academic Olympics during Catholic Schools’ Week.  Students, in teams of four, brought in cardboard, Styrofoam, or other items (that would ordinarily be recycled) to build a bridge that had to be three feet long to span an opening of two feet. In addition to the length requirement, Mrs. Lawrence would drop two water bottles on the bridge at midpoint to test its strength.

Then, once it was determined the bridge was strong enough to be safe, a wind – up toy car was placed before the bridge’s ramp and let go. If the car was able to make it across to the other side, then a successful trip was declared! The car trip test was done from both sides of the bridge; after all, it was a two way street.

What a learning experience it was! All five bridges developed were strong enough and had adequate ramps for at least one trip across the bridge. Most bridges had a flawed entrance ramp on one side. Students clearly saw how structural problems could be fixed. What next? In March, the third graders will test their skills at building a tower that should be able to withstand an “earthquake” and Hurricane Lawrence!

Last year, before starting the Census 2010, Perth Amboy mayor, Wilda Diaz visited Assumption Catholic School. She came to announce a challenge. The city was sponsoring a contest for all city elementary school students to predict what the city’s population would be when the census was completed.  After the results were counted, an official population count of 50,798 was determined.   Oleksandr Kalynyak, currently a sixth grade student, was the overall winner with a guess of 50,814. He was invited to City Hall to meet the mayor, who presented him with a proclamation to acknowledge his accomplishments. Congratulations Oleksandr!