Sincerely, Susan Marrone, PTA Vice President September 18, 2019

Room parents for the 2019/2020 year are as follows. Thank you to all who submitted their names for consideration.

Pre School 3

Adriana Yenchik

Angela D’Andrea Kerri Caudill

Shannon Koehler

Pre School 4

Kristin Fawcett

Christine Freeman Valerie Schantz Cherie Parker

KA KB

Christina Batjer Violet Coniglio Stephanie Hamilton Cassandra Breza Orson

1A 1B

Mary Ann Holston Lauren Bittman Patricia Bernstein Ashley Pagana

2A 2B Kimberly Tavarez Kristen Fawcett

Karen Paterson Tina Angelico

3A 3B Kathy Vasil Melissa Barnes

Tori Halloran Christa Bendas

4A 4B

Danielle Williams Marjorie Posivak

Michelle Czechowski Michelle Kelleher

5A 5B

Nancy Bowers Nicole Trembicky Stephanie Marcello Lisa Rogers

6A 6B

Colleen McLaughlin Michele Falcone

Meghan Parker Kelly Foley

7A 7B

Mary Stazzone Nano Goyette

Mattie Garafalo Jill Lyons

8A/8B

FALL ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN!

WHO All students from K-3rd grade

WHERE St. Gregory the Great Academy

Children will change and be guided to the session. Parents can pick up at the end of class.

WHEN Tuesday Afternoons Starting September 24th 2:30-3:30PM COST $120 for 8 weeks

(plus a $35 Enrollment Fee charged once every 365 days – includes a performance jersey that is mailed to you)

HOW Enroll now at:

centraljersey.soccershots.com

Select the school in the “Location” field.

AT ST. GREGORY THE GREAT ACADEMY

Learn more about our programs and offerings

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM OFFERINGS!

OUR PROGRAMSSoccer Shots offers three different programs to meet the developmental needs of children aged 2-8. Programs are offered in childcare centers, preschools and schools, as well as public locations.

MINI | 2-3 Year OldsSoccer Shots Mini is a high-energy program introducing children to fundamental soccer principles, such as using your feet, dribbling and the basic rules of the game. Through fun games, songs and positive reinforcement, children will begin to experience the joy of playing soccer and being active.

CLASSIC | 3-5 Year Olds (Pre-K)Soccer Shots Classic utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing and shooting. We also highlight a positive character trait each session such as respect, teamwork and appreciation.

PREMIER | 5-8 Year Olds (K-2nd)Soccer Shots Premier focuses on individual skill, fitness and sportsmanship, providing an opportunity for children to be challenged through fun games and team interaction. Children will also be introduced to competition in a developmentally appropriate manner.

BIRTHDAY PARTIESCelebrate birthdays with us! Soccer Shots offers multiple packages that can be customized to ensure a unique and unforgettable birthday experience.

Contact us for more info!

SUMMER CAMPKick it at summer camp! Our weekly summer camps are packed with soccer fun! There will be an exciting theme for the week and every action packed day will include lots of soccer, along with crafts and snacks, all with a focus on character development.

Enroll now at centraljersey.ssreg.org!

SOCCER SHOTS EMPOWERSoccer Shots Empower is designed specifically for children with physical or mental disabilities. Our goal is to provide children with an opportunity for social or physical development, participation, growth and fun through the game of soccer.

COMMUNITY GROUPSGrab your friends and schedule your own Soccer Shots season. We work with MOMS groups, homeschool groups, and more to build an ideal season that is convenient for everyone. Contact us for more info!

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMSSchools, parents and students all love our after school programs! It’s the best way to end a school day. Please contact us if you would like to see Soccer Shots as an option at your school.

Contact Us: soccershots.org/centraljersey | 609-651-8141 | centraljersey@soccershots.org

A 2014 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

St. Gregory the Great Academy A Ministry of the Church of St. Gregory the Great

4680 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690

Voice: 609-587-1131 Rev. Michael T. McClane, Pastor

Fax: 609-587-0322 Dr. Jason C. Briggs, Principal

Web: www.stgregorythegreatacademy.org Mrs. Michele L. Rivera, Assistant Principal

Picture Day is coming!!

School photos for your student will take place on October 2 and October 3. Portrait package information will be sent home next week so please check bookbags. The completed order forms should be submitted to your child’s teacher on his/her scheduled school picture day (outlined below).

Grades K through 3 and Preschool 3 & 4 will have their pictures taken on:

Wednesday, October 2

Grades 4 through 8 and Preschool 3 & 4

will have their pictures taken on:

Thursday, October 3

Please remember to bring your SMILE!

REMINDERS:

1. Students are to wear the regular winter school uniform for picture day except for kindergarten. Kindergarten students may wear “dress up” clothes. However, preschool and kindergarten should NOT wear green since the photographer will be using green screen technology for the picture backgrounds.

2. Those students who are scheduled for physical education should not wear their gym uniform but please make sure they wear sneakers (or bring sneakers) so that they can participate in Phys. Ed. class.

Help SGGA earn $$ as you save $$

~ SALES END September 20th

~If you have not done so please either purchase the book that was sent home or send it back so that we do not get

charged for the book!!! ~Now can be paid with credit cards!!

~FREE mobile app with purchase!

HOW TO PURCHASE ONLINE 1. Go to SAPayNow.com/267905

2. Fill out Sellers name (so you get credit) and email 3. Click on NJ and then it will say I have book I am paying

for (this is the book that was sent home) 4. Fill in billing information and then click submit 5. Your name will then appear on my list of paid!!

APP with Purchase

1. Download app in app store 2. If asked for billing info you will not be charged again

this is just to make sure you have purchased the book.

Attention All Garden Enthusiasts Grades K to 8

th

Academy Garden Club September 23

rd

2:30-3:45 Science Lab, Parish Center

Meet Master Gardeners Ms. Hayes and Mrs. Derrico.

Do you like to get dirty? Would you like to make cornhusk dolls to take home at Thanksgiving? Or to make birdhouses out of gourds? Work in the Garden

thru the Seasons. Learn garden skills.

We will meet most 1st

and 3rd

Mondays

We plan to work outside as weather permits. Club members will need to bring garden clothes, garden gloves and snack.

Dismissal is from the Parish Center at 3:45.

E-mail Ms. Smitley for the calendar, and the Academy Code of Conduct. Safe Environment

parent volunteers always welcome! msmitley@stgregorythegreat.org.

Hope you are able to join us.

Master Gardeners: Mrs. Derrico and Ms. Hayes Assistants: Mrs. Bailey, Mr. Feldman, Mrs. Kobren,

Mrs. Parker, Ms. Smitley, Mrs. Wallover

CYO Cross Country

2019

St Greg’s students and CCD parishioners in grades 3 thru 8 are invited to participate in the 2019 St. Greg’s Cross Country Meet.

All are welcome to take part and challenge themselves on a course around the school.

Date: Saturday, October 5th

Time: 9:30am – Arrival

10:00am – JV Race (1.25 miles)

– Varsity Race (2 miles)

Where: At the basketball court behind the school.

Contact Louis Juliano at louistjuliano@verizon.net with any questions.

Help support Brownie Troop

#70237 When: January 18th, 2020 Cost: $32 per ticket Where: Wells Fargo Center

Prime Seating!!! Come on out!! ***Please contact Kristin Fawcett at

kristinfawcett@gmail.com for tickets!!***

Date Name Date Name

9/3/2019 Terri Candelori 9/20/2019 Thomas Cleary

9/3/2019 Kristina Foley 9/23/2019 Violet Coniglio

9/4/2019 Cottrell 9/24/2019 David Mooney

9/5/2019 Stephanie Brown 9/25/2019 tara shelbourne

9/6/2019 Stephanie Jones 9/25/2019 Jennifer Hosmer

9/9/2019 Jack Malkin 9/25/2019 Kristy Catalfomo

9/10/2019 Jerome Friedman 9/26/2019 Gina Brown

9/11/2019 Beth Giblin 9/27/2019 Dawn Pintinalli

9/12/2019 Allison Corallo 9/27/2019 Elisa Farkas

9/12/2019 Wayne Kulessa 9/27/2019 Violet Coniglio

9/13/2019 Stacy Burrows 9/30/2019 Kristen Goddeyne

9/13/2019 Christina Reme 9/30/2019 Patty Zoda-Bernstein

9/16/2019 Gladys Aviles 9/30/2019 Lynda DiPasquale

9/16/2019 Steve Jones

9/17/2019 Tammy Conroy

9/17/2019 Mary Beth Lee

9/18/2019 Silvia Shin

9/18/2019 Jean Marie Curran

9/19/2019 Tommy Lencovich

9/20/2019 Kim Duck

9/20/2019 Kelly Foley

September is the 8th grade manadatory month. Please sign up if you haven't already:

September Mandatory Lunch Duty

https://signup.com/go/QTxQcVE

Date Name Date Name

10/1/2019 Verduci

10/1/2019 Clare Goodwin

10/2/2019 Ayako Johnston

10/2/2019 Tara Walters

10/3/2019 Jennifer Fabian

10/3/2019 Roseann Iannaccone

10/4/2019 Jennifer Weyler

10/4/2019 Gina Lipari

10/9/2019 Danae Pesce

10/9/2019 Susan Marrone

10/9/2019 Samantha Merlino

10/11/2019 Mary Stazzone

10/15/2019 Dawn Griffin

10/16/2019 Janet Trotta

10/16/2019 amy ahearn

10/25/2019 Jill Lyons

10/25/2019 nano goyette

10/30/2019 Jessica Caliendo

October is the 7th grade manadatory month. Please sign up if you haven't already:

October Mandatory Lunch Duty

https://signup.com/go/TPoGuUA

Join us for a festive night Under the Sea to support our school! Ticket ($125) includes an amazing cocktail reception

with unlimited food, Beer & Wine, $25 of Chips for Charitable Gaming, Silent Auction, Tricky Tray, Music and Dancing!

Support the GalaBecome a Corporate Sponsor • Purchase an Ad in the Program Book

Donate an Auction Item • Make a Monetary DonationDonate a friend of faculty ticket to pay for a teacher

For more details & to purchase tickets,

visit www.StGregorytheGreatAcademy.org/Gala

The Fourth Annual St. Gregory the Great GalaPresented by Investors Bank

The LOST CITY OF

a Night Under the Sea

November 2, 2019 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Stone Terrace by John Henry’s

Dinner • Casino • Auction • Dance

ATLANTIS

Honoring

Rev. Jay Bowden (Posthumously)

Saul Funeral Homes Investors Bank

proceeds to benefit St. Gregory the Great Academy

PRESENTING SPONSOR • $5,000Includes 6 tickets. Prime billing on signage at event. Full-page ad on either the outside back cover or inside front left cover of the program book. Special recognition on the St. Gregory the Great Academy and Parish websites and on the looping video at the event.

COCKTAIL SPONSOR • $3,000Limited To 2 Opportunities. Includes 4 tickets. Sole sponsor of one of the three bars at the event. Company name/logo* on cocktail napkins. Half-page ad in the program book. Special recognition on the St. Gregory the Great Academy and Parish websites and on the looping video at the event.

SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR • $2,500Includes 4 tickets. Company name/logo* on electronic bidding system used for Silent Auction. Half-page ad in the program book. Special recognition on the St. Gregory the Great Academy and Parish websites and on the looping video at the event.

CASINO TABLE SPONSOR • $2,500Includes 3 tickets. Half-page ad in the program book. Company name/logo* printed on Casino chips. Special recognition on the St. Gregory the Great Academy and Parish websites and on the looping video at the event.

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR • $1,000Includes 2 tickets. Company name/logo* displayed by Gala entertainment. Quarter-page ad in the program book. Special recognition on the St. Gregory the Great Academy and Parish websites and on the looping video at the event.

EVENT SPONSOR • $500Includes 1 ticket. Quarter-page ad in the program book. Special recognition on the St. Gregory the Great Academy and Parish websites and on the looping video at the event.

Individual Ticket • $125

Name ____________________________________________

Company _________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________

City ______________________________________________

State __________ Zip _______________________________

Email _____________________________________________

Phone ____________________________________________

Solicited By _______________________________________

☐ Visa ☐ MasterCard ☐ AmEx

Credit Card # ______________________________________

CCV #____________ Exp date________________

Amount: $ _________________________________________

☐ Check enclosed. (Make checks payable to St. Gregory the Great)☐ Unfortunately, I will be unable to attend, but enclosed is my gift to support St. Gregory the Great.

Ad in Program Book☐ $250 Full-Page Ad (4.5” x 7.5”)☐ $125 Half-Page Ad (4.5” x 3.5”)☐ $75 Quarter-Page Ad (2” x 3.5”)☐ $40 Eighth-Page Ad (2” x 1.5”)☐ $25 Patron Line Ad☐ $35 Gala Special! Add on a Full-Page Ad in the 2020 Academy Spring Play Ad Book)

Send form with payment to Attn: Gala, St. Gregory the Great Academy, 4680 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690. For questions, contact Jeannine Cimino at 609.528.4876. * Logo & ads needed by 10/15/19. Email to gala@stgregorythegreatchurch.org.

The Fourth Annual St. Gregory the Great Gala Presented by Investors Bank

The LOST CITY OF

a Night Under the SeaNovember 2, 2019 • 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Stone Terrace by John Henry’s Dinner • Casino • Auction • Dance

Honoring Rev. Jay Bowden (posthumously),

Saul Funeral Homes & Investors Bank

ATLANTIS

Gala 2019 is just 2 months away. Sponsorships are available and we encourage you to reach out to potential supporters to make the

event a success. Solicit or support with a sponsorship or ads totaling $1000 or

more and your family will be entered to win a month’s tuition (up to $1000 in value). Donate or solicit an auction item value of $50

or more and your child will be eligible for a dress down day in December. The grade with the highest level of support in sponsors

and ads will win a Spirit Dress Down for a whole week!

Buy your tickets for the Gala!!! Buy them:

Through SCRIP Program By Sending this form back with a check or Credit Card

Payment to the Office Online on the Church’s Website – DONATE Button –

Search for 2019 Gala Name/s of Attendees: ____________________________________________________________________________ Number of Tickets: ___________________ $125 Each Total Cost: _____________________ _______ Sending Check (included) _______ Charge my Credit Card on file _______ Charge this credit Card for the amount above: Number:_________________________________________ exp; _______________________ CSV:_____________

50/50 RAFFLE! Don’t miss your chance to volunteer!

Every Sunday Mass

Starting September 22 – October 27

Fall Church Picnic

October 6

Oktober Fest @ Veterans Park

October 20

Sign-up for open spots at:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4BABA92AA4F58-

sgga1

Earn 1 point for every 1.5 hours worked toward your Major Points!!

Contact: Brandi Marsh (bdice21@yahoo.com) for information or with

questions.

A 2014 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

St. Gregory the Great Academy A Ministry of the Church of St. Gregory the Great

4680 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690

Voice: 609-587-1131 Rev. Michael T. McClane, Pastor

Fax: 609-587-0322 Dr. Jason C. Briggs, Principal

Web: www.stgregorythegreatacademy.org Mrs. Michele L. Rivera, Assistant Principal

ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS Safe Environment Compliance Reminders

All volunteers (PTA board, room parents, 8th grade committee, lunch duty, attendance duty, teacher aides, library assistants, greeters, club leaders, etc.) should have completed the Criminal History Background Check, attended a VIRTUS training session, and signed a Diocese of Trenton Code of Conduct. All certificates, receipts, and documents MUST be submitted to the Main Office as soon as they are received/completed. Please note: The State of New Jersey, Criminal History Review Division does not mail out clearance letters nor do they inform us once you have been cleared. You will need to go back to the original website, http://www.nj.gov/education/crimhist/, select “Applicant Approval Employment History”, enter your social security number and your birthdate, and check “Download/Print PDF Document”. Open the downloaded documented and print. This official background clearance certificate will list all of your background checks done through the Department of Education, including the most current. To ensure that you have SGGA clearance, the codes should be 22, 1950, 085. Also, we are not informed when you attend VIRTUS, you must submit a copy of your attendance certificate to the office. In review, the office must have on file: 1. The clearance certificate from the Criminal History Background Check. 2. The attendance certificate from your VIRTUS training session. 3. A signed Code of Conduct. If you are missing any of these items in your file, you will not be permitted to continue in your volunteer position.

ADDITIONAL REMINDER: If you want to be a chaperon on your child’s class trip, you must attend a VIRTUS session and provide the attendance certificate plus you must sign the Diocesan Code of Conduct.

7th

& 8th

Graders (and all Faculty & Staff)

Friday September 27th

This is a fundraising opportunity sponsored by the Student Government

for 7th

and 8th

grade students. A portion of the proceeds will go back to

SGGA. If you would like to order Chick-fil-A for lunch please return

the order form below along with your payment

DUE by Monday, September 23rd.

The food will be delivered and handed out to the students at lunchtime.

This is a voluntary offer regular hot lunch will also be available.

__________________________________________ September 27th Chick-fil-A Day NAME__________________________ Home Room_________ 8 Count Nugget & Waffle Potato Chips _______Quantity _______$7.00 Chicken Sandwich & Waffle Potato Chips_______Quantity _______$7.00 Please Circle Drink Choice: Lemonade Iced Tea Water (plastic bottled drink)

**All orders are final Parent Signature_________________________

Help me save our environment!

It’s so easy!

Recycle #5 plastics!

My name is Dana Trotta. I’m a Cadette Girl Scout working

on my Silver Award. I will be collecting #5 plastics and

need YOUR help!

#5 plastics are not locally recycled and are being thrown

into the trash and into our landfills. I will have a collection

bin conveniently located in the school’s main hallway for

you to drop off any #5 plastics.

(Please bring in EMPTY and CLEAN containers!)

I am working with Whole Foods who will take the plastics

I’ve collected and give them to Preserve, a recycling

company which will recycle them into new products.

I appreciate your support. Thank you.

Dana Trotta (7th grade)

Troop 70586

Don't "LEAF" any BOX TOPS behind!

Use tape or glue to cover each leaf. Expiration date and code must be visible.

name: ________________ teacher: _____________created by THESIMPLEPARENT.COM

Earn Points by Joining the

Lunch for Points Team

Help in the cafeteria and earn points:

Sell snacks

Help with Salad Bar

Stock beverages

Clean tables between lunches

Take the opportunity to see your children during the day

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Commit to one day per week, every other week, or even once a month

Interested? Questions?

Email jodyv1@optonline.net

Call/Text 609.915.2951

BINGO WORKERS NEEDED!

Help is needed – please consider joining a Bingo Team!

Bingo is held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the

St. Gregory the Great Parish Center

All proceeds from the Tuesday and Thursday Bingo go directly to the Academy. It is important that we have plenty of workers to help us staff this fund raiser.

We are in desperate need of Bingo Workers who can commit to working every month or every other month.

Interested in helping?? There are THREE ways to join:

Option 1 - A monthly commitment on either Tuesday or Thursday Evening - you would

be assigned a team, etc 1st Tuesday – 2nd Tuesday etc. same for Thursday. (4 points per night) - Bingo hours are 5:30 pm until 10:15 pm

Option 2 - A Bingo Buddy - You would only be required to work every other month.

You would share the yearly responsibility with your Bingo Buddy. You still receive 4 points per night,

but, it is a 6 month not a 12 month commitment, but is a yearlong commitment.

Option 3 – Single Bingo Buddy – You would be required to work every other month. You would commit to either working every even month of the year or every odd month

of the year. You would not be able to switch. You still receive 4 points per night,

but, it is a 6 month not a 12 month commitment, but is a yearlong commitment.

Please keep in mind, Bingo is a 12 month commitment (either by yourself or with your buddy) – if you miss 3 or more Bingos in a year, you will no longer be considered a bingo worker. Working Bingo is NOT a “drop-in” volunteer service – no one is

allowed to show up at any Bingo because they need a few extra points – you must be assigned to a team.

If you cannot work your scheduled Bingo night, it is important that you contact your MIC to let him/her know why you cannot attend.

Please contact Mrs. Patty Pierson to sign up to work Bingo at

ppierson@stgregorythegreat.org

Saint Gregory the Great Parish

Respect Life Committee

2019-2020 POSTER, ESSAY, PHOTO-MEME CONTEST ENTRY FORM

Eligibility: This contest is for K-8 students enrolled in St. Gregory the Great Parish

Academy, Religious Education, Youth Ministry Program, and Parish Home-Schooled

Students.

There are six entry categories:

Grades K - 2 Posters Grades 6 - 8 Posters

Grades 3 - 5 Posers Grades 6 - 8 Essays

Grades 3 - 5 Essays Grades 6 - 8 Photo-Meme

Contest Rules:

No group entries – Each entry must be created by one individual student.

No adult help – All entries must be created in their entirety by the student, him/herself.

Stay on theme – All entries must reflect the “Christ our HOPE in Every Season of Life” theme and must pertain

to “Pro-Life” issues.

Include Form – All entries should have a completed and signed Entry form attached to the back of the poster,

essay, or photo-meme.

Specifications:

Posters may be no larger than 20”X 30” and no smaller than 81/2’ x 11”. Drawing must be

freehand. Collages of magazine pictures or computer – generated drawings are not admissible.

Essays must be between 400 and 500 words and are to be typed. Details to provide the PDF format

for the Diocesan contest will be provided.

Photo-Memes must use an original photo including a caption containing the theme Christ our HOPE

in Every Season of Life” Photo – Memes must be printed out.

Winning posters will be displayed, and prizes awarded during the United in Prayer Luncheon on Sunday,

October 27th. 1st place winners in each of the categories will be sent to the Diocesan Respect Life Annual

Poster, Essay, and Photo-Meme Contest.

Prizes for Parish Participation:

Participation Prize all entries

4th Place in each category $5 certificate

3rd Place in each category $10 gift certificate

2nd Place in each category $15 gift certificate

1st Place in each category $20 gift certificate

For additional information about the theme, visit: http://www. http://usccb.org/about/pro-life-

activities/respect-life-program/index.cfm

Students: Attach the registration form to the back of your poster, essay, or photo-meme and return it to the

Academy, Religious Ed. or Church contest collection box by Sunday, October 13th.

For more information contact: msmitley@stgregorythegreat.org.