Past News
Although this news is no longer current, it is kept available so that family, faculty and prospective families may see the kinds of events and related photos we've put on in the past.
Help Wanted.
Sacred Heart needs an after school care worker (Aftercare.) Monday through Friday from 2:10pm until 5:00pm. If interested, please call Sr. Marie at 973-627-7689. This is a paid position.
Four SHS Students Attend The National Young Scholars Program this Summer
Sacred Heart needs an after school care worker (Aftercare.) Monday through Friday from 2:10pm until 5:00pm. If interested, please call Sr. Marie at 973-627-7689. This is a paid position.Four SHS Students Attend The National Young Scholars Program this Summer
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National Young Scholars Program (NYSP). Held at the the
Four SHS students attended the program this summer: Paul Bello, Jaden Buckner, Matthew Chinsky
and Kevin Peer.
“The National Young Scholars Program provides students with the opportunity to engage in hands-on
interactive learning, while challenging them in an intellectually stimulating environment outside of the
regular classroom,” said Dr. Donna Snyder, a former classroom teacher, elementary school principal and
university professor, who designed the Program’s curriculum.
NYSP gives students the chance to unleash their full learning potential as they further their interest
in specific areas of study such as environmental science, architecture, weather, world exploration, forensic
science and medicine. Throughout the Program, young scholars engage in challenging coursework, gain a
greater sense of independence and experience a renaissance of learning. The Program culminates with
student-created projects tying in leadership skills learned with the discoveries made in their specific area of
study.
Activities such as investigating a balanced environment, exploring customs from around the world,
embarking on a fascinating journey into the human body and solving a “whodunit” through work in a model
forensics lab are just a few highlights of the innovative curriculum. Simulation activities and role-play
encourage scholars to develop their leadership skills, while introducing them to the concepts of teambuilding,
problem-solving, public speaking and goal-setting.
“NYSP taps into the natural curiosity that students at this young age already have,” said Dr. Snyder.
“This program will help them continue down a path toward a lifelong love of learning.”
NYSP is sponsored by the
independent educational organization dedicated to identifying, inspiring and honoring the nation’s most
promising elementary school students. NCEAE is comprised of highly successful practitioners in the field
of elementary education who boast over 20 years of experience.
Papal Visit
Our own Monsignor John Hart attended the Papal Mass and was found on Fox News.
Click here to see Video footage!
Golf Outing a Success!
SHS 2008 Annual Golf Outing at Picattiny Arsenal was a success. For the most part, Monsignor Hart's prayers for a dry day in the threat of rain held up. Although somewhat windy and cold, all had fun on this incredible hidden gem of a course. The following dinner and raffle was fun for all..
Field Day was a lot of Fun!
Despite the couldy skies and drizzly weather, everyone had a lot of fun for Field Day 2008
SHS First Communicants and their families gathered together one evening to assemble their First Communion Banners. The banners were then hung in the church for First Communion.
First Communicants attend Retreat
SHS First Communicants experienced the Biblical Foundation of Holy Communion during a fun-filled retreat designed to complement their in school First Communion instruction. They sensed what the Last Supper was like as they participated in a Passover Seder. The children reviewed the meaning of the sacrament and celebrated God's love with songs, games and much more!
SHS had a game of Living Checkers during Catholic Schools Week. Please enjoy some photos from this fun event.
Seacritters Visits Grade 2
Marine Biologist Jennifer Crumrine's mission in life is bringing the wonder and beauty of the sea into the classroom via her company called Seacritters. Recently, the second grade class at SHS was treated to a session with Crumrine. She brought in coolers and a tank for the two clown fish, along with scallops, Sea Stars, urchins and other creatures from the sea.
As she walked around letting the children touch and inspect the creatures she answered questions and shared interesting information, such as on horshoe crabs, which have been around since dinosaurs walked on the planets. At the end of the program, Crumrine gave a little pop quiz, and handed out a seashell for each child to take home. Enjoy some photos from the presentation !
Seacritters Visits Grade 2
Marine Biologist Jennifer Crumrine's mission in life is bringing the wonder and beauty of the sea into the classroom via her company called Seacritters. Recently, the second grade class at SHS was treated to a session with Crumrine. She brought in coolers and a tank for the two clown fish, along with scallops, Sea Stars, urchins and other creatures from the sea.
As she walked around letting the children touch and inspect the creatures she answered questions and shared interesting information, such as on horshoe crabs, which have been around since dinosaurs walked on the planets. At the end of the program, Crumrine gave a little pop quiz, and handed out a seashell for each child to take home. Enjoy some photos from the presentation !
Seacritters Visits Grade 2
Marine Biologist Jennifer Crumrine's mission in life is bringing the wonder and beauty of the sea into the classroom via her company called Seacritters. Recently, the second grade class at SHS was treated to a session with Crumrine. She brought in coolers and a tank for the two clown fish, along with scallops, Sea Stars, urchins and other creatures from the sea.
As she walked around letting the children touch and inspect the creatures she answered questions and shared interesting information, such as on horshoe crabs, which have been around since dinosaurs walked on the planets. At the end of the program, Crumrine gave a little pop quiz, and handed out a seashell for each child to take home. Enjoy some photos from the presentation !
WABC-TV Meteorologist Bill Evans Addresses SHS Students!
On Tuesday, December 4th, Bill Evans, the Senior Meteoroligist for WABC-TV's Eyewitness News in the Morning and Eyewitness at Noon came to
Bill Evans had finished his noon meteorological duties in
The students were extremely wide-eyed when Bill spoke about his travels on specially equipped Hurricane aircrafts that play an integral role in hurricane forecasting. Data collected during hurricanes by these high-flying meteorological stations and from a variety of other sources are fed into numerical computer models to help forecasters predict how intense a hurricane will be, and when and where it will make landfall. These computer models fulfill two important purposes: to help forecasters make accurate predictions during a hurricane; and to help hurricane researchers achieve a better understanding of storm processes, thereby improving their forecast models.
After Bill spoke to the students, he stayed and signed autographs and also did some book-signing for parents and teachers of Bill’s new book “Category 7” that was released this past summer.
Click Here to enjoy some photos from this informative and exciting assembly !
This Year's School Play is Godspell Jr.!
This best loved musical by three-time Academy Award-winner Stephen Schwartz is now in a Junior version! Godspell Junior is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance and love. With the hit song "Day by Day."
The performance dates and times are Thursday, April 10 at 7:30 pm; Friday April 11 at 7:30 pm; and Saturday April 12 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Click HERE for more info and an Order Form
Tickets can be purchased by calling Janet Doyle at 973-627-4954 or email her at doylesden@optonline.net. Mark your calendar for this event !
Grade 6 Has a Class Pet!
A class pet can be an invaluable experience for school children. The pet can teach responsibility, build a connection to the classroom, serve as a motivator, and be something for the children to love.
The sixth grade class, under the guidance of their teacher, Mrs. Baio, recently purchased a Budgie parakeet as a class pet.
Many criteria were taken into consideration when the sixth grade class chose this pet. The students researched the idea, discussed it, and collected money to purchase the bird, cage and all of the necessary supplies. Permission slips were sent out to the parents for parental approval for the children to handle the bird and care for it daily.
Our newest class member, Sky, chirps happily whenever the children enter the classroom. Perhaps most important of all, Sky is teaching the sixth grade students about caring and responsibility. More Pictures Here!
SHS Hosts Veterans Day Remembrance
The second and eighth grade classes hosted a special Veterans Day Remembrance to Celebrate Veterans Day 2007. The entire student body along with parents and grandparents attended this event to honor our country’s past, present and future veterans.
Special guest was Sgt. Jason Dowty, of the United States Marine Corp. Sgt. Dowty is with the Golf Company 2nd Battalion 25th Marines stationed at Picatinny Arsenal.
Click HERE for Pictures
Grade 8 Poem Published on The Read Website Blog
SHS upper grade English teacher, Mrs. Baio, recently did a unit on narrative poetry and the elements of a short story with the eighth grade class. She began with "Paul Revere's Ride" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow to model the format of a narrative poem. Then the eighth grade class read the story "The Little Fisherman" in the September 21 edition of Read written by Steven Frank.
The class then analyzed the narrative form and found all the key elements of a story- exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and the resolution. The class was divided into groups and each group was assigned a particular portion of the story. Each group was then responsible for creating one stanza of the narrative poem based upon the original story. When all the stanzas had been written individually, Mrs. Baio assembled them all and typed up the poem.
The narrative poem was sent to Read magazine. The editors of the magazine wrote back to Mrs. Baio complimenting her on this assignment and lesson. In addition, the editors praised the students for their writing talent. The editors informed Mrs. Baio that they had posted the entire poem on the Read web-site blog ( readandwriting.com) as well as sending a copy of the poem to the author, Steven Frank. We are all hoping that the author will contact us about the poem. We will keep you posted on this!
Click here for a copy of the class narrative poem entitled "Reeling in the Magic" based upon the story written by Steven Frank.
Grade 6 Summer Reading Projects on Display
Each summer, the entering sixth graders must choose and read
at least two books. In addition to writing and typing out a complete book report, the students were assigned a project to complete with the report. This summer’s project was to design a T-shirt to reflect the books that were read over the summer.
These beautiful book projects, along with the reports, are now being proudly hung from the Grade 6 Classroom ceiling for all to see and admire.
Good Job to all the Grade 6 Students! Click here to view some samples of the student’s reports and projects.
2nd Grade Students go to the Aquarium
The second grades students at Sacred Heart School in Rockaway will be spending the school year with a special emphasis on the study of Oceanography and Marine Life.
The second grade teacher, Lucy Rovegno, brought the class on a trip to Jenkinson’s Aquarium located on the boardwalk at Point Pleasant Beach. Here the class got to learn about and see first hand marine animals from all over the globe. The trip closed with a walk on the beach ! Click Here for pictures
Mrs. Carberry, 8th Grade Teacher, wins Catholic
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There were many outstanding candidates, and it is a credit to Brett and
Race for Education a Success
Race for Education a Success
The Race for Education is our annual jog-a-thon, which involves students walking and/or jogging around a designated area for one hour.
Details and pictures HERE.
We congratulate Kaylie Rubinaccio who has just landed a part in the musical, Les Miserables on Broadway. Way to Go!
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Tolerance Tought at Sacred Heart
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Neighbor News publishes article on the new SHS web site.
Click Here for a copy.
The accolades keep coming in!
Congratulations to Connor Buckley '07, for his recent admission into Delbarton School.
Congratulations to Justine Agbayani '07 for her acceptance into The Academy of Saint Elizabeth in Convent Station !
Fine achievements by hard working and talented Sacred Heart School students.
Neighbor News publishes article on the new SHS web site.Click Here for a copy.
The accolades keep coming in!