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

IMPORTANT NOTICE from the ACADEMY OFFICE

The RE-REGISTRATION PACKET for next year was distributed at the “State of the Academy Meeting” on 1/25/2018. Those who could not attend the meeting had the individual packets sent home the next day with each child. Please call the school office if you did not get the packet! You must complete each form and return by the due date, FEBRUARY 15, 2018 to register for the 2018-2019 school year. If you cannot pay the entire registration fee at this time, please attach a note to your re-registration packet and return it without the fee. The due date is particularly vital for the Transportation Application. Routes could be placed in jeopardy if we do not submit them to the local school districts in early March. We ask that you complete the form EVEN IF YOUR CHILD WILL NOT BE USING THE BUS NEXT YEAR. Bus routes are established by the number of student applications received. By not completing your application, students who need to use the bus may not get one. Thank you.

Financial Assistance Program Diocese of Trenton/St. Gregory the Great Parish 

2018‐2019 School Year  

“Over 80% of Academy families who applied for financial assistance received an award for the 2017‐2018 school year.” 

 The Diocese of Trenton has retained FACTS Management to assist in the administration of a financial assistance program for families with children in Grades K‐12 in diocesan elementary schools.  FACTS uses its expertise to provide an objective and uniform evaluation of each family’s specific situation.  This evaluation results in a realistic ranking based on a family’s ability to pay for Catholic education.  Eligible families can receive a maximum grant of up to one half of the “Category A” tuition rate from the diocesan program.  Funds will be distributed based on the determined financial need of the family.  St. Gregory the Great Parish will be working in conjunction with FACTS for the 2018‐2019 school year in order to award parish‐based financial aid.  The Church of St. Gregory the Great will make approximately $60,000.00 of financial assistance available to families who qualify.  Families who are anticipating that they will have trouble meeting the cost of tuition are urged to complete the FACTS application.  We are committed to assisting families who are challenged to meet the cost of tuition. Over 80% of Academy families who applied for financial assistance received an award for the 2017‐2018 school year.  

“We are committed to assisting any family who desires a Catholic education that is authentically Catholic and academically excellent in affording that 

education at St. Gregory the Great Academy.”  Families will complete one FACTS application which will determine eligibility for both diocesan and parish financial assistance.  In order to apply for financial assistance, a family must complete the FACTS application.  The application is available by following this link:  online.factsmgt.com/aid. Families completing the online application must also forward supporting documentation as outlined in the instructions.  There is a $30.00 application fee per family.   

THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS NOW AVAILABLE.  Applications must be submitted online by MARCH 2, 2018 to be considered in Round 1, and by MAY 18, 2018 to be considered for Round 2.  ALL ACADEMY FAMILIES SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION FOR ROUND 1 SO THAT THERE IS THE MAXIMUM CHANCE OF RECEIVING AN AWARD.   THERE IS MORE FUNDING AVAILABLE IN ROUND 1 COMPARED TO ROUND 2, SO DO NOT DELAY.  

 “No family who desires Catholic education for their child will be turned away without assistance.” 

 

Please note that filing the application with FACTS is the ONLY manner in which financial aid can be requested from both the Diocese of Trenton and St. Gregory the Great Parish.  No parish aid will be awarded without a complete application to FACTS.  Also please remember that it is necessary to reapply for financial assistance each year; awards do not automatically renew.  If your family has a unique situation that you would like to discuss in more detail, please contact Dr. Jason C. Briggs, Principal, at jbriggs@stgregorythegreat.org. We will make every possible effort to assist you in affording a Catholic education at St. Gregory the Great Academy.  If you have any difficulty completing this process, or have any questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Briggs as soon as possible.  All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

FACTSmgt.com

Grant & Aid Assessment

FACTS Management makes quality education affordable for families by assisting schools in awarding financial aid. We work with schools to create a custom application and collect financial data so schools can make accurate award decisions based on financial need.

After completing the online application, you will need to upload or fax all required supporting documentation. Uploaded documents must be in PDF format and the size of each document must be less than 20 MB. If you are unable to upload, fax the required documents to 866.315.9264. Please DO NOT use your mobile device to photo copy required documents due to problems with legibility.

The following supporting documents are required to complete the application process:• Copy of the most recent IRS Federal Form 1040, 1040A or 1040-EZ U.S. Individual Income Tax Return

(the year of the tax return depends on the tax requirements of the school). If applicant and co-applicant file separately, we require both tax returns for the same tax year. We do not require State Tax Returns.

• Copies of all the current year W-2 Wage and Tax Statements for both the applicant and co-applicant. NOTE: If you are applying before you have received all the current year W-2 Wage and Tax Statements, please submit them as soon as they become available.

• Copies of all supporting tax documents if you have business income/loss from any of the following: Business - send Schedule C or C-EZ and Form 4562 Depreciation and Amortization Farm - send Schedule F and Form 4562 Depreciation and Amortization Rental Property - send Schedule E (page 1) S-Corporation - send Schedule E (page 2), Form 1120S (5 pages), Schedule K-1 and Form 8825 Partnership - send Schedule E (page 2), Form 1065 (5 pages), Schedule K-1 and Form 8825 Estates and Trusts - send Schedule E (page 2), Form 1041 and Schedule K-1

*IMPORTANT: If you file a tax return but do not have W-2 wages because you are self-employed, you will be required to submit a copy of your current year Federal Form 1040 Tax Return.

• Copies of all supporting documentation for household Non-Taxable Income such as: Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers’ Compensation, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). If you do not file a tax return, you are required to provide documentation of all income received.

*All documentation received is imaged upon receipt and then destroyed.

You may login to your FACTS user account to review the status of your application. Please allow 2 weeks processing time from the date you provided the supporting documents before inquiring further about receipt and/or status of the uploaded or faxed documents. Application deadlines are set by the institution awarding the scholarships. If you are applying after the deadline, please contact your school to ensure that your application will be accepted.

*A non-refundable application fee may be required before your application will be submitted.

NOTE: Award decisions are made by the institution providing the scholarship, not FACTS.

For more information, visit FACTSmgt.com/grant-and-aid

FACTSmgt.com

Evaluación de Donación y Asistencia

FACTS Management hace la calidad de educación asequible para familias por medio de asistir a las escuelas con la asignación de ayuda financiera. Trabajamos con las escuelas para crear una solicitud personalizada y colectar datos financieros para que las escuelas puedan tomar decisiones precisas basadas en la necesidad económica.

Al completar su solicitud en línea, usted necesitara subir o enviar por fax los documentos requeridos. Los documentos que suba en línea tienen que estar en el formato PDF y el tamaño de cada documento tiene que ser menos de 20 MB. Si no puede subir los documentos requeridos, envíelos por fax al 866.315.9264. Por favor NO use su móvil para tomar copia de los documentos requeridos por problemas de legibilidad.

Se requieren los siguientes documentos para completar el proceso de solicitud:• Copia de la Forma Federal 1040, 1040A o 1040-EZ U.S. Individual Income Tax Return del año más reciente

(el año de la declaración de impuestos depende de los requisitos de la escuela). Si el solicitante y el co-solicitante declaran por separados, requerimos ambas declaraciones de impuestos para el mismo año. Los impuestos del Estado no son requeridos.

• Copias de todas las últimas W-2 Wage and Tax Statements, para el solicitante y el co solicitante. NOTA: Si está solicitando antes de recibir todas las formas W-2 Wage and Tax Statements del año 2016, por favor sométalas tan pronto sean disponibles.

• Copias de los formularios respaldantes si tiene ingresos de: Negocio - Incluya el Formulario C o C-EZ y la Forma 4562 Depreciación y Amortización Hacienda - Incluya el Formulario F y la Forma 4562 Depreciación y Amortización Propiedad Rentable - Incluya el Formulario E (Página 1) Sociedad Anónima Pequeña (S) - Incluya el Formulario E (Página 2), la Forma 1120S (5 páginas), el Formulario K-1 y la Forma 8825 Sociedad Colectiva (o de Personas) - Incluya el Formulario E (Página 2), la Forma 1065 (5 páginas), el Formulario K-1 y la Forma 8825 Caudales Hereditarios y Fideicomisos - Incluya el Formulario E (Página 2), la Forma 1041 y el Formulario K-1

*IMPORTANTE: Si usted declara impuestos pero sus ingresos no son reportados en una Forma W-2 porque trabaja por su cuenta, se requiere someter la copia del año más reciente de su declaración de impuestos federales.

• Copias de toda documentación respaldante para ingresos no sujetos a impuestos como el Seguro Social, Asistencia Pública, Sostén de Menores, Estampillas de Alimento, Compensación al Trabajador, y Asistencia Temporal para Familias en Necesidad (TANF) recibidos en el hogar. Si usted no declara impuestos, se requiere documentación de ingresos no sujetos a impuestos.

*Toda la documentación enviada por un solicitante se digitaliza apenas se recibe y luego se destruye por razones de seguridad.

Para más información, visite FACTSmgt.com/grant-and-aid.

Usted puede entrar en su cuenta de FACTS para verificar el estado de su solicitud. Por favor permita dos semanas para el proceso de la solicitud antes de preguntar sobre la recepción y/o el estado de los documentos que subio en linea o por fax. La fecha límite de la solicitud es establecida por la escuela o institución donando las becas. Si usted está solicitando después de la fecha límite establecida, por favor comuníquese con su escuela o institución para asegurar que su solicitud será aceptada.

*Pago de la cuota no-reembolsable puede ser requerido antes de su solicitud ser sometida.

NOTA: Las decisiones sobre las donaciones otorgadas no son tomadas por FACTS, si no por la organización proveyendo la beca.

Para solicitar ayuda financiera, visite online.factsmgt.com/aid.

  Instructions for FACTS Grant & Aid Application    

FACTS Customer Service: 866‐441‐4637 

Steps to create a Grant & Aid Application with FACTS  

– Go to the link on your school’s webpage and click on Create a FACTS Account if you are new to FACTS.  If you have a current FACTS account, please sign in with your user name and password.  Follow the prompts and when completed select Apply for Financial Aid (bottom right) 

OR – If your school does not have a link, go to online.factsmgt.com  and click on 

Register (left side of page)  – Select Search for my Institution – enter zip code, click on your school’s name – On right side of page under New Account click Create Username & Password – Once completed you will be on your Home Page – select Apply for Financial Aid 

(bottom right)  

Navigating the Application 

– Complete all items marked with a RED Asterisk * ‐ these are required items and you will not be able to proceed without supply this information 

– Use the margin on the left to return to previous screens or the Previous button on the bottom of the page.  Do not use the browser arrows.  

If needed you can Save & Exit and then return to complete the application 

Submitting the application – Review your application to make sure all information is correct – Click Submit – If you are faxing or mailing your documents click Print Cover Page – Sign Out (top right corner)

Sending the proper documents

– Application is not complete and scholarships/aid cannot be awarded until all documents are received by FACTS

– At bottom of cover page you will find fax number or mailing address  

Include cover page when faxing or mailing your documents (if mailing do not send original tax documents, send a copy and keep originals for your files) 

 

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

January 26, 2018 Dear Parents, St. Gregory the Great Academy is once again looking for volunteer families to “buddy-up” with a new family for the 2018-2019 school year! The buddy family will be the personal contact for any inquiries the new family may have throughout the year. This is a great way to help make a new family’s transition into the school enjoyable. Some of the questions you can expect to get will be about the school uniform policy, lunch duty, and school activities. New families don’t always know when and what they can participate in during the school year. As a buddy family, you can give them a call to let them know about an upcoming liturgy they may attend or a school program that would be really helpful to them. They also may have volunteer and/or point questions that you may be able to answer or you can direct them to the person who can help them. Once accepted into our academy, each new family will be given the name and contact information of a BUDDY FAMILY. We hope you will consider signing up to be part of this effort to make new families feel welcomed and informed. If you would like to be a BUDDY FAMILY, please complete the bottom portion of this letter and return to me by February 15, 2018. Sincerely, Jason C. Briggs, Ed.D. Principal - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

PLEASE RETURN TO DR. BRIGGS BY FEBRUARY 15, 2018 YES, I would like to be a BUDDY FAMILY. Name: ________________________________________________ Phone: (_________)________________________ Email: ________________________________________________

LAST CALL!! Drawing NEXT WEEK!

The St. Gregory the Great Academy PTA

LOUIS VUITTON HANDBAG RAFFLE

Take a chance on winning a Delightful MM handbag and a Dragonne

Key Holder!

Tickets are $30/each. Max of 500 tickets to be sold.

Prizes are valued at $1,685

**DRAWING TO BE HELD AT NOON, FEBRUARY 14, 2018**

To purchase a ticket, please fill out form below and send with a check payable to

St. Gregory the Great PTA in an envelope labelled “Louis Vuitton Bag Raffle”

St. Gregory the Great Academy PTA

4680 Nottingham Way

Hamilton Square, NJ 08690

Questions? Email lauriepietrini@hotmail.com

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Name:________________________________________________________

Email address:__________________________________________________

Phone Number:_________________________________________________

Homeroom or Home Address:______________________________________

Number of raffle tickets requested:__________________________________

Amount Enclosed: $_______________________________________________

A 2014 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

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

Office of the Nurse

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. Marcia Worthy, RN, Academy Nurse

Dear Parent or Guardian:

This is to inform you that each child in the school may have been exposed to Influenza.

Please be aware of the signs and symptoms: Fever, body aches, dry cough, sore throat and lethargy.

Mode of Transmission: Viruses can spread from person to person when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or

touches surfaces contaminated by secretions like saliva, sputum and nasal mucus.

Treatment: Antivirals may reduce the length and severity of the illness. Complications like fever and pain can be

managed with over-the-counter fever and pain relievers. It is important to get extra rest and stay hydrated by

drinking lots of fluids.

Prevention:

Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, (Singing your ABC song) especially after

using the toilet. If soap and water are not available, hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol may be

used.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact such as kissing, hugging, and sharing cups, water bottles and eating utensils with

people who are sick

Cover your mouth and nose when cough or sneezing with a tissue or the inside of your elbow. Teach little

children to do the elephant trunk swing to cover their sneezes.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys, sports equipment, doorknobs, especially if

someone is sick.

It is not too late to get the flu vaccine! Encourage children to get plenty of rest, eat a balanced diet and drink lots

of water. Should your child present with any of these symptoms, we recommend that you consult your family

health care provider. Exclusion from school is recommended until they are fever free for 24 hours without fever

reducing medicine. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us.

Sincerely,

Marcia Worthy, RN

Academy Nurse February 9, 2018

SNACK SALE

The Eighth Grade is sponsoring a snack sale on

Wednesday, February 21st The snack will be a Philly Style Pretzel ($1.00) and a juice box (50¢).

If you would like to order, please return the order form below along with your payment by Friday, February 16th

For your convenience, the ingredient list for the pretzel is below:

Thank you from the Class of 2018

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- February 21st Eighth Grade Snack Sale NAME ________________________________ GRADE _____________

Philly Style Pretzel ________ Quantity _________ $1.00 each

Juice Box ________ Quantity _________ 50¢ each

Amount Enclosed $___________________________

Pretzel Dough Ingredients: Bleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Potassium Bromate, Thiamin Mononitrate,

Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Dough Conditioner (Whey [milk], Corn Flour, Monocalcium Phosphate, L-cysteine

Hydrochloride, Potassium Bromate), Yeast.

Allergens: Please be aware that our pretzels contain wheat and whey (a dairy by-product). We also bake our pretzels on equipment that

could come in contact with seeds (poppy & sesame).

Once again Dr. Briggs has approved monthly out of uniform days for

which students may wear their SGGA Spirit Wear. The Spirit Wear out of

uniform days for this school year are:

Monday, November 27, 2017

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Thursday, February 8, 2018

Thursday, February 15, 2018

Friday, March 9, 2018

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Thursday, June 7, 2018

On these days, students may wear their SGGA Spirit Wear that was

purchased through the PTA. Alternately, students may wear their

physical education uniforms.

THE FLANNEL SGGA PAJAMA BOTTOMS ARE NOT PERMITTED

St. Gregory the Great Academy

SPIRIT WEAR

Is now available ONLINE!!

Please visit:

https://www.agpestores.com/daspimage/groups.php

and select “St. Gregory the Great” on the bottom

of the list of webstores.

Spring apparel to be added soon, so please check back

frequently for additional choices.

Deliveries will be made to the school.

Thank you for your patience as we worked with our

vendor to provide a more convenient, on-demand

ordering system for our families!

**Note: Webstore will be CLOSED during Summer

months**

Easter and Communion Chocolate Sale

Order Your Easter Chocolate and First Communion Chocolate Favors and Support SGGA PTA!

Carella’s Chocolates and Gifts is Giving Back this Spring Season. With

every purchase a portion of the proceeds will be donated to SGGA!

All chocolate is hand dipped on site in their Mercerville Store and made by the Carella Family – life-long residents of Hamilton Township!

Easter Orders are due March 1st.

Chocolate will be delivered back through school by April 23rd.

Communion Orders are due March 15th. Chocolate delivered by April 23rd.

Any questions please contact: Rachel Holland eventsbyrachel@gmail.com 609.314.4556

#shoplocal #shophamilton

Carella's Chocolates 2503 Nottingham Way

Mercerville, NJ 08619

609-586-5136

FUNDRAISER PLEASE SUBMIT BY CUSTOMER

NAME:

ORDER

DATE:

STREET

ADDRESS:

SOLD

BY:

CITY / ST / ZIP PHONE:

CUSTOMER

PHONE:

ITEM Price Quantity Total

Cross Mould Solid Milk Chocolate (Nut Free) $4.50

Cross Mould Solid Dark Chocolate( Nut Free) $4.50

Floppy Ear Bunny Solid Milk Chocolate (Nut Free) $4.00

Floppy Ear Bunny Solid Dark Chocolate (Nut Free) $4.00

Traditional Sitting Solid Bunny Milk (Nut Free) $5.50

Traditional Sitting Solid Bunny Dark (Nut Free) $5.50

Garden Bunny (flat) Solid Milk Chocolate (Nut Free) $5.00

Garden Bunny (flat) Solid Dark Chocolate (Nut Free) $5.00

Happy Easter Pop Milk Chocolate (Nut Free) $2.00

Happy Easter Pop Dark Chocolate (Nut Free) $2.00

Bunny Pop Milk Chocolate (Nut Free) $1.50

Bunny Pop Dark Chocolate (Nut Free) $1.50

8 oz. Box Asst. Mini Eggs (peanut butter, coconut, fudge, butter cream)

$11.00

8 Pc. Mini Pretzel Asst. Holiday Bag $4.00

8 Pc. Gourmet Pretzel Asst. Holiday $13.00

4 oz. Bag Asst. Foiled Chocolates $5.00

8 oz. General Asst. Milk & Dark Chocolates $11.00

1 Lb. General Asst. Milk & Dark Chocolates $22 .00

TOTAL

PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO:

AMOUNT

RECEIVED CASH (√)

CHECK NUMBER

Carella's Chocolates 2503 Nottingham Way

Mercerville, NJ 08619

609-586-5136

FUNDRAISER PLEASE SUBMIT BY: CUSTOMER

NAME:

ORDER DATE:

STREET

ADDRESS:

SOLD BY:

CITY / ST / ZIP PHONE:

CUSTOMER PHONE:

ITEM Price Quantity Total

DARK CHOCOLATE Blue Ribbon $2.00

DARK CHOCOLATE White Ribbon $2.00

DARK CHOCOLATE Pink Ribbon $2.00

MILK CHOCOLATE Blue Ribbon $2.00

MILK CHOCOLATE White Ribbon $2.00

MILK CHOCOLATE Pink Ribbon $2.00

THIS FUNDRAISER IS NJ STATE SALES TAX EXEMPT

TOTAL

Career Day 2018 April, 18, 2018

As all of our children carry on with their journey through St.

Gregory the Great Academy, it is important that we as parents and as a

parish community continue to nourish them with vision, wisdom,

optimism and hope. And so to supplement this journey of theirs, we will

once again have our annual Career Day-2018. Through this wonderful

event, parents of our students, parishioners, and leaders in our

community come to Ferrante Hall and enlighten our 6th, 7th, and 8th

graders on various career choices which they have made. It is these

choices that the individuals presenting have made which have

transformed their lives in a very positive way. So much so, that they want

to share their stories and life experiences with our students. We are very

fortunate to have these individuals who have volunteered their time to

spend their day with our students. Therefore, Career Day-2018 will take

place on Wednesday, April 18th at 10:45 am at Ferrante Hall.

Lunch will be catered for our studen

generosity in serving our students and speakers. Parents with children

who may have food allergies please provide your child with their own

lunch and dessert from home. In addition, parents who would like to

attend Career Day are more than welcome. Career Day-2018 will end at

2:00 pm at which time the students will return to their homeroom

classes. I truly hope that our students are able to obtain valuable insight

you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates

God continue to bless our school and parish community.

Sincerely,

Massimo V. Verduci, D.M.D., M.S.

The Career Day Committee

Cordially Invites All 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Parents

To Our 7th

Annual Career Day!

When: Wednesday, April 18th from 10:45-2:00 p.m.

Where: The Parish Center, Ferrante Hall

If you are interested in speaking/displaying your

career for our students, please send an email of interest

by no later than

Friday, March 30th to

janver17@gmail.com or mvfirenze@gmail.com

We Look Forward to Seeing You There!!

The Career Day Committee

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 McClane, Pastor

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

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

February, 2018

Dear Parents:

On Friday, March 16, 2018, the fourth graders will visit The Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, NJ.

Children are to dress appropriately. The children may not wear sweat pants. They are allowed to wear

sneakers.

All children are to bring a lunch which needs to be in a plastic bag inside a small backpack or similar

bag. They are not to bring any glass bottles. The students will carry their bags in the museum so please be

attentive to directions about glass and items that may leak.

The cost of the trip will be $17.00 per student and chaperone. Souvenirs are available if you wish

to provide your child with extra money to purchase them. The permission slip and money should be returned

by March 9, 2018. We are looking forward to a great educational opportunity.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Gallagher & Sister Natalie

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Fourth Grade – Old Barracks Museum – March 16, 2018

I hereby release and save harmless St. Gregory the Great Academy and any and all of its employees from any

and all liability for any and all harm arising to my son/daughter as a result of this trip.

Please contact the school nurse upon receipt of this permission form, if there are any health concerns for

your child. This includes serious and/or life threatening medial needs such as severe bee sting reactions,

peanut allergies, asthma attacks, diabetes, absolutely necessary medication, etc.

Please sign the bottom portion of this slip and have your child return it with the medical form (if applicable).

The medical form can be obtained on the school website under the Parent tab at

http://SaintGregorytheGreatSchoolAcademy.org.

I give permission for my child to go on this field trip to the Old Barracks Museum – March 16, 2018.

Child’s Name: ______________________________________ Grade: __________

Parent Signature ____________________________________ Date: ___________

_______ I would like to volunteer as a chaperone if needed, my payment of $17.00 is included.

BINGO WORKERS NEEDED!

Help is desperately 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

Summer Camp

St. Gregory the Great Academy 9th Annual

St. Gregory the Great Academy will be offering a Summer Camp experience for students who will be entering Grades Preschool 3 through Grade 5 in September 2018. The camp will have two divisions, the Cub Division for students enter-ing Grades Preschool 3, Preschool 4, and Kindergarten in September 2018, and the Lion Division for students entering Grades 1-5 in September 2018. The camp will offer both a full day (7:30-5:30) and a half day (7:30-12:00) option. The camp will be staffed by Academy teachers and After School Program employees. More information will be published as available.

To be offered the following weeks:

June 25, 2018—August 17, 2018

Date Name Date Name

2/1/2018 Jean Marie Sexauer 2/15/2018 Karen Campoverde

2/1/2018 Justin Rogers 2/16/2018 Pamela Orton

2/1/2018 Patricia Bernstein 2/16/2018 Jamie Schiaretti

2/2/2018 Lisa Marotta 2/16/2018 Kerri Kasper

2/5/2018 Carron Ankiel-Kohn 2/20/2018 Gina Burns

2/5/2018 Jesse Zadworney 2/20/2018 Adeline Giovazzino

2/6/2018 Giulia Abbott 2/22/2018 Erin Doan

2/7/2018 Rachel Johnson-Keller 2/22/2018 Helen Hildreth Roszko

2/7/2018 Nicole Minutoli-Gilmartin 2/23/2018 Debra Leonardi

2/7/2018 Sarah Zebrowski 2/23/2018 Rachel Holland

2/8/2018 Maria Lushbaugh 2/23/2018 Carol Gracias

2/8/2018 Christa Bendas 2/26/2018 Carisa Barbato

2/8/2018 Helena Sharpley 2/27/2018 Kristy Catalfomo

2/9/2018 Edgar Perez 2/28/2018 Kristy Catalfomo

2/9/2018 Michele Sbarro Leming 2/28/2018 Carron Ankiel-Kohn

2/9/2018 Michele Kelleher

2/12/2018 Jeannine Cimino

2/12/2018 Anne

2/12/2018 Jessica Grimanis

2/13/2018 Joe Carroll

2/14/2018 Amanda Grilletto

2/14/2018 erica breza

2/14/2018 erin glospie

2/15/2018 Georgia McGinty

February is for 2nd grade . If you haven't signed up yet please do:

February Mandatory Lunch Duty

http://signup.com/go/Phyrbrn

Tryouts for St. Gregory the Great

Boys Soccer Team

Grades: 5-8

Dates: Tuesday, March 6th and Tuesday, March 13th

Time: 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm

Place: Tryouts will be held in the school gym

Note: Please make sure to bring proper indoor footwear (no

cleats), shin guards, a size 5 soccer ball, and plenty of water.

Please bring completed CYO Sports Packet to tryouts! This

packet can be found at our school website:

www.stgregorythegreatacademy.org

under programs/ events and select athletics. Athletes will NOT

be permitted to tryout without a completed sports packet! Do

NOT send in any money, as fees will be collected after the team

roster has been established.

If you have any questions please contact Boys’ Soccer Coach:

Massimo Verduci at mvfirenze@gmail.com

-Massimo Verduci

Our entrance hymn will be “I Want To Walk As a Child of the Light.” Children

may use the link below to practice at home and sing with us at mass!

https://tinyurl.com/SGGIWantToWalk

On Sunday April 8th and Sunday June 10, our 9am

mass will include a special “Children’s Liturgy of

the Word.” After the Introductory Rites, children

will be escorted to the chapel where a volunteer teacher will lead the children

through prayers, songs and readings that are simplified for them. Children will

return to their families prior to the Offertory Procession.

All Are Welcome!!

PARISH COUNSELING SERVICE AVAILABLE THROUGH

DIOCESE OF TRENTON

Through a joint effort of the Diocese of Trenton and Catholic Charities, licensed professional counselors are available to help parishioners with difficult issues that interfere with day-to-day functioning. This service can be accessed by contacting one of our priests who will provide additional information and a referral. The fee is $75 per session. If needed, financial assistance for short-term counseling (up to 6 sessions) is available through the Diocese of Trenton Parish Counseling Services. The Diocese of Trenton will provide a grant of $50 per session (up to 6 sessions) toward the total cost of counseling. The client will be responsible for the co-pay ($25 per session) toward the total amount per session.

For Whom: Parishioners seeking help through difficult issues such as: marital problems, raising children, eldercare, bereavement/grief, or the stress of job loss that can be successfully addressed by brief counseling support. You must be a parishioner in a parish of the Diocese to take advantage of this program.

Type of counseling: This is short term counseling for up to 6 sessions and is NOT appropriate treatment for severe or persistent mental illness. Working from Catholic Charities' sites or private offices, counselors are experienced with an array of difficulties and diverse clientele.

How to participate: Referrals can only be made through pastors and parish priests. Speak to one of our priests about referral to the program. Contact the Rectory at 609-587-4877. After speaking with them, they will fax a referral form to Parish Counseling Services from the parish. A coordinator will contact the parishioner to arrange for counseling after the request has been reviewed by a counselor.

Payment: The fee per session is $75. The Parish Counseling Services program offers financial aid of $50/session if aid is needed. In that case, the copay of $25/session is the individual's responsibility and is paid to the counselor at the beginning of each session. Insurance is not assessed for these counseling services.

Beyond 6 sessions: Referral to a practitioner or treatment center outside of Parish Counseling Services will be made if counseling beyond 6 sessions is necessary or if the initial referral indicates need for long term treatment. All sessions beyond the Parish Counseling Services are not eligible for financial assistance.