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Students in fifth through the eighth grade were recognized recently as ACS Middle School Students of the Month for the month of February. Students showed effort in their work, displayed courteous attitude, and most importantly, reflected Jesus in their daily lives.

Once again, Thursday’s FSA meeting was filled with music and many parents. We had a productive meeting followed by entertainment from Kindergarteners to second graders. They sang about diversity and acceptance and of course ACS! See you next month when Pre-Kindergarten and ACS Stackers will perform!

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The Class of 2019 culminated their research involving heredity with a color blind lab.  The students tested their classmates as well as students in other classes to see if they may carry the chromosome for color blindness.  They compiled their data and were surprised with their findings. The scientists are blooming at ACS!

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Under the guidance of Sister Yosaphata, the Class of 2018 has begun their cross-stitching journey.  They started with basic stitches and hope to complete their canvas before graduation!  All students enjoyed starting their projects. Make sure you stay tuned for progress pictures.

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The ACS Food Club was at it again! Yesterday the 8th graders, Mrs.Derevenska, and Mrs. Shumny listened attentively as Mrs. Pickering as she shared her infamous chocolate truffle recipe. The delicious dessert was …well… SIMPLY DELICIOUS! Each student was able to make their own family size portion of the dessert to take home. This club allows our 8th graders to learn a new skill and to appreciate the joy of cooking. Thank you Mrs. Pickering for the new recipe. Stay tuned for Sr. Yosaphata’s pierogy recipe!

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Happy Valentine’s Day from the third and fourth grade! Today both classes celebrated friendship and spent time together making chocolate covered pretzels and sharing some treats and cards. The teachers helped each student decorate their sweets and they all used their creative and artistic skills. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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ACS students are 100 days smarter! All students enjoyed singing a new song about this exciting milestone and worked in collaborative groups to complete 100 Days of School activities. Our third through fifth grade made t-shirts, Kindergarten and first grade counted 100 of their favorite items and displayed them and second grade made a craft. Our middle school used this time to finish their Mardi Gras projects which they will present on Tuesday. It was a very busy and productive day at ACS!

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Walking through the halls I have wondered why there was the distinct smell of deliciousness in the air after school hours. If you looked into the kitchen you would have seen the Eighth Grade Food Club once again learning new cooking afeteria recently, you might skills. This time under the direction of Mrs. Shumny they learned how to prepare her famous empanadas. She gave them step by step directions to prepare the filling for the shells. After all of the members has constructed their own empanadas, Mrs. Shumny fried them so were able to take them home to share with their family. The club members are now looking forward to spending time with Sister Yosaphata to learn how to make pierogis.

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A visit from Most. Rev. Andriy Rabiy, auxiliary bishop for the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, during Catholic Schools Week was a special treat for students at Assumption Catholic School in Perth Amboy, NJ. It’s not every day that a school gets a visit from a bishop on Catholic Schools Week, but Assumption Catholic School was fortunate to have him with our school community the entire day. Upon his arrival, His Excellency was greeted in the church vestibule by ACS students with traditional gifts of bread, salt and flowers.

His visit fell on the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, also known as Candlemas and the Feast of the Purification. During the morning Divine Liturgy that he celebrated for the ACS community, Bishop Andriy blessed candles and reminded all students that these candles symbolize that they are called to be light, just as Jesus is the Light of the World. He also presented five distinguished parishioner-students with generous Scholarships for their continuing education.

Following the Divine Liturgy service, the school presented a short concert and a festive breakfast in honor of His Excellency and his historic visit to ACS. During breakfast the students, faculty and staff also honored the hard work and sacrifices that police officers have to make every day in order to safeguard our country and our community. The bishop was warmly greeted by the principal, Mrs. Lissette Shumny who thanked him for taking the time to visit with the students and then Rev. Ivan Turyk, pastor and the school administrator, escorted him through the school. As he moved from classroom to classroom the Bishop answered a variety of questions from the enthusiastic students, ranging from when he decided to become a priest (17 years old), to what he would have been if he wasn’t a Bishop (a teacher), to what is his favorite Old Testament book (Exodus), to what sport does he like the most (soccer), if he has met the pope Francis (not yet) and if it is fun being a bishop (Yes).

In addition to visiting with the students and answering their questions, the bishop was presented with a handmade “heart” of thank-you and good wishes cards from the students. During the bishop’s visit from grade to grade, you could just see and feel the energy and love that he has for the students and that they feel for him. Bishop Andriy’s first visit to ACS demonstrated his great support of Catholic Education and of the parents who make the sacrifice to send their children to Assumption Catholic school. Prior to departing, Bishop Andriy had lunch with teachers and staff members. Everyone agreed it was a truly memorable day for our school and it was definitely a wonderful way to end Catholic Schools Week at ACS.

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