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ACS kindergarten students completed one step toward their academic path Monday evening. Graduation ceremony was held at the school auditorium complete with music and poem recitals before proud parents, grandparents and other relatives.After the program, the school principal Mrs. Shumny offered thanks to their wonderful teacher Mrs. D and to the music teacher Miss Anna Lawrence for teaching kindergarteners the great songs for the program.

On Saturday June 9, 2018 after celebrating Liturgy of Thanksgiving, the diplomas and awards were presented to seventeen graduates of Assumption Catholic School in Perth Amboy, NJ. Congratulations to each of our graduates for their hard work and accomplishments so far. Best wishes in high school and beyond. Always remember, we believe in you!

Dear Students of Assumption Catholic School,

It is with a heart filled with joy, excitement, and gratitude that I reminisce about our 2017-2018 school year. As my first year as principal, I had many projects and ideas in mind and could not wait for the school year to start. Yet, as I greeted each of you on the first day of school, I quickly realized that God had a different plan and a much faster paced one!

As the school year started we welcomed new teachers: Mrs. Cooper, Mr. Wythe, Miss Martinez and Mrs. Stearns. We quickly formed new relationships with both the Liberty Science Center and Apple Education, which allowed us to have new learning experiences. In addition to the existing ACS clubs, your teachers started: Jr. and Sr. Stackers, Food Club, and Math Survivors. We added two new SmartBoards, new access points and a firewall, 25 new Chromebooks, Studies Weekly for Science, and brand new STEM and Science kits. Surely, we can’t forget the new front doors! Behind the scenes, ACS teachers attended over 30 hours of professional development!

Just take a look at the highlights from this year. We raised close to $16,000 with A Back to School BBQ and our annual Christmas Bazaar. Community Outreach projects raised awareness of those in need and included: the Ukrainian Orphanage Backpack Donation Drive, Perth Amboy Clean Up Days, Thanksgiving Food Drive, the “Souper” Bowl Drive, and the Dominican and Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Drive. Catholic Schools Week Activities consisted of visits from Perth Amboy Police and Fire Departments, Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest and who can forget the teachers’ victory over the 8th graders at the student-teacher basketball game. Social activities such as Grand Falloons presentation, Dental Hygiene presentation, Spring Concert, Father-Daughter Dance, Mother-Son Dance, student bowling & track awards, End of Year School Picnic and of course Graduation rounded out the year. It was a busy school year and so productive! Throughout it all, we recognized our dedicated Pastor, Sisters, and Deacon and their unwavering commitment to consecrated life. 

This beautiful school year would not have been possible without the dedicated teachers who work so hard and give so much of themselves. They are the driving force for our success and for our school’s mission. I thank my dedicated Vice Principal, Sister Yosaphata, who has seen all the changes that ACS has gone through and with courage and commitment continues to work towards our mission. None of this would have been possible without Father Ivan. Through his love and his allegiance to our school, he has allowed me to introduce new projects, new innovative technology and has consistently supported this growing new chapter for us! 

In closing, to the ACS Class of 2018, as you start high school and continue your academic careers, may God always protect you and our Blessed Mother always offer you her protection. Always remember, ACS is your home and we are your biggest supporters. Congratulations!

God Bless, 
Mrs. Lissette Shumny
Principal – Assumption Catholic School

ACS is so proud of eighth grader, Laura Grasaum.  She won second place in the 2018 Middlesex County Environmental Essay Contest.  She was recognized at the Board of Freeholders Meeting in New Brunswick on Thursday, June 7th.  Laura is an excellent writer with creative insight and a genuine desire to help the environment.  She will be a blessing to Bishop Ahr High School as she enters their Honors program in the fall. Laura, your ACS family is so proud of your accolades; God continue to bless you. 

June 6, 2018 a day to remember for the Class of 2018!  The ACS Family School Association treated our eighth graders to a dinner and dance cruise aboard the Cornucopia.  The graduates danced the  night away, talked, and of course took pictures! The Class of 2018 has truly earned their graduation trip and the opportunity to spend some final moments together.  A final trip has been a long standing tradition for our graduates and we are excited to celebrate them!  Two days until the big day! 

ACS and The Liberty Science Center did it again! To end the school year, all ACS students participated in a hands-on science lab followed by an amazing experience in the LSC’s new Planetarium. The labs were tailored to our curriculum and personalized for our students. This was our itinerary:

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten learned about the weather and seasons with a three dimensional earth that rotated and created an unbelievable visual for them. First and second grade learned about how the sun affects everything from the ocean currents and weather, to the migration patterns of sea turtles. They also learned about how fault lines shape our continents and how they are still moving today. Third and fourth grade performed ocular surgery on a cow’s eye – unreal! The students were a little grossed out yet, fascinated and learned many new concepts. Fifth grade’s lab was a “Whodunnit” lab where they had to dust for fingerprints and investigate! They presented their evidence and hypothesis and had to “work the case”. Sixth, seventh and eighth participated in an App development lab where they followed coding steps to create their very own App. We ended the day with a “Night’s Sky” Planetarium presentation. We all learned about the different star Constellations and what the sky looks like from different places. The students and teachers were fascinated.

It was a day full of learning and pure science fun. ACS teacher’s have worked hard to offer all their students a different Science Experience and the Liberty Science Center has been the perfect partner to make this happen.

As the month of May comes to a close, the middle school at ACS hits the dance floor for their Annual Spring Formal! Students enjoyed their favorite songs, spent time with friends, and ate some delicious appetizers and snacks. This event is sponsored by the Student Council and supported by several teachers who helped setup, cook and chaperone. Thank you to all who attended, danced, and helped with this event.

We congratulate Father Anthony R. DiStefano, who was ordained a priest on Saturday, May 26. We are proud that our very own ACS graduate accepted God’s call to the religious life. Sister Yosaphata and Mrs. Shumny were honored to watch him celebrate his first Liturgy at St. Bartholomew The Apostle Church in Scotch Plains and also to receive a special blessing from him. The Assumption Catholic School Family in Perth Amboy, NJ wishes Father DiStefano many years of blessings as he starts his journey as a priest.