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What a nice way to send of the youngest students at ACS. All the letters of the alphabet, great songs and a short program for the proud parents. What a nice job! Thanks Ms. Soloman for your leadership in the Pre-K program.

The annual Kindergarten Graduation ceremony at ACS  took place on Monday, June 12 at 7:00 PM in the school auditorium. The boys and girls looked so nice in their caps and gowns. The class performed a few familiar songs before being handed their diplomas from Mr. S and Fr. Ivan. A special thanks go to  Mrs. Derevenska ( Mrs”D”) for a fantastic Kindergarten year.

The morning of Saturday June tenth at Assumption school arrived with an excited class  2017 ready to receive their diplomas.  Father Ivan Turyk celebrated Divine Liturgy followed by the students receiving their diplomas. Students took one last walk as a class back to school where the awards breakfast took place. After breakfast they were then awarded various recognitions from academic s to club participation. The day ended with the graduates thanking everyone for the support they have been given throughout their years at A.C.S. Congratulations Class of 2017!

On Thursday evening, the Class of 2018 hosted a graduation dinner for the class of 2017 that included some fun entertainment and a delicious food.

Congratulations to our first Annual Spelling Bee winners.  Our K to 2 finalists were Victoria M, Aadhira K, and Gia N.  Our grades 3 to 5 finalists were Caeleb C, Michaela M, and Gabriella D.  Our grades 6 to 8 finalists were Diana K, Aniyah M, and Alina E. After many rounds of spelling words on stage our winners were determined: First place went to Victoria M, second place went to Aadhira K, and third place went to Gabriella D.  Congratulations to all our participants and winners. Thank you Mrs. Billy for coordinating the Spelling Bee  and congratulations to all participants in the competition.

On June 7, 2017, Fr. Ivan Turyk, administrator of Assumption Catholic Parish and School, announces the selection of Mrs. Lissette Shumny as the school’s new Principal. She will begin her work on July 1, 2017 succeeding Mr. Michael Szpyhulsky who announced his retirement from the position of Principal and return to the classroom at ACS. During the remainder of this school year, Mr. Szpyhulsky (“Mr.S”) and Mrs. Shumny will spend time working together to ensure a smooth transition.

Assumption Catholic School (ACS) is an AdvancED accredited school in Perth Amboy, NJ which first opened in 1963 with only first and second grades. Today it boasts a 4-year-old-pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Hundreds of students have graduated from ACS including Mrs. Shumny herself. A former student and graduate becoming principal of her alma mater is history in the making at ACS and possibly beyond!

After ACS Mrs. Shumny went to and graduated from Bishop George Ahr High School in Edison. She then attended Rider University where her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Human Resource Management was earned. After working several years in the private sector, Mrs. Shumny felt a different calling. So when she enrolled her oldest child in ACS’s pre-k, she applied for a teaching position and was hired. Once all three of her children were attending ACS, Mrs. Shumny realized how much she loved teaching. She enrolled in St. Peter’s University graduate program and attended evening classes until she earned a Masters of Science degree in Education.

In her thirteen years at ACS Mrs. Shumny has been a third, sixth, and seventh grade teacher, Language Arts Curriculum Supervisor, and a behind the scene organizer of many school wide projects. When asked for her thoughts and feelings Mrs. Shumny replied, “It is truly an honor to have the opportunity to be Principal of Assumption Catholic School and to lead a school that is so close to my heart. My vision for ACS is to build on the rich legacy of a strong Catholic identity and dedicated teachers as well as chart a new course for our future. My focus will be in enriching the curriculum in the areas of math, science, and technology by developing new partnerships with leading institutions in order to prepare our students to be the leaders and innovators of tomorrow.” Her enthusiasm, organization, fairness, and sense of humor will surely be advantageous in her new position.

Mr. Michael Szpyhulsky, principal of Assumption Catholic School, (ACS), Perth Amboy, announced his retirement from the position of principal and return to the classroom of ACS, at the June 7, 2017, faculty meeting. Under his guidance ACS received accreditation from AdvancED, instituted an accelerated math program including eighth grade algebra I opportunities, and initiated usage of the Powerschool and Google Docs programs. Fr. Ivan Turyk, administrator of the Assumption Catholic Parish and School, thanked “Mr.S.”, as he is known, for the ten years he gave to ACS. Mr. S. was praised for his dedication as the role of principal requires hours beyond the school day, tackling tasks no one else wanted to do, and was often the last person out of the building after checking all the doors and turning off all the lights. Mr. S. is looking forward to once again being in a classroom on the front line of education.

The Class of 2017 celebrated their upcoming graduation with a trip to see a professional production of the beloved story, Mary Poppins, at the The Paper Mill Playhouse.  The 23 graduates enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse in Millburn and then walked to the theater to enjoy an evening of live entertainment.

As their school days are numbered, the spirited group enjoyed their dining and theater experience as a class. The Family and School Association planned a wonderful event for our future graduates and it was very much appreciated!  All agreed the perfomance was SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS!

Congratulations to the Class of 2017!

All teachers at Assumption Catholic School attended a two day professional development on the Next Generation Science Standards. ACS sought out the expertise of the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City for practical advice.  The instructor, Ms. Morse, provided the teachers with many opportuities to try a variety of experiments to facilitate the new style of learning.

With the new standards, teaching science is three dimensional.  The teachers became familiar with the three strands of NJSLS – Science: 1)Disciplinary Core Ideas, 2)Science and Engineering Practices and 3) Crosscutting Concepts.

The NJSLS Science Standards will be fully implemented in September and all ACS’s Principal and teachers are ready!

Mr. Daly it has been a pleasure to be able to work with you for the past three years as the President of the FSA. Thank you for three years of hard work, outstanding leadership and service to the ACS community. Your commitment and dedication are greatly appreciated. We are very excited for Mrs. Allyson Fizer, who will be stepping into the new role as the new President of FSA. She is one of the nicest, hardworking, most committed parents we know and she will do an amazing job with the help of her Board! Congratulations, and thank you for taking on this important challenge.