We Are Ready!
Posted on August 25, 2009 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
The floors have been waxed, the school has been cleaned, the books have been delivered, the classrooms have been decorated - now, all we need are our students and we can’t wait to see them next week! Even though it is hard to say good-bye to summer, ISJ school is ready for a new year. […]
Read More..>>A Great Summer Camp Trip
Posted on July 29, 2009 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 2 Comments
Oh my gosh! We just returned from a great trip to the Readington Bison Farm. Although the kids did not appreciate the smell of the farm, they were very impressed with how big and ugly the buffalo were. We learned how they are given shots once a year, how the eat, what they eat, and […]
Read More..>>Teachers Keep On Learning - Even in the Summer!
Posted on July 1, 2009 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 1 Comment
WOW - WHAT A GREAT TWO DAYS WE HAD! On Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25, 9 teachers spent 2 of their summer vacation days learning some really fun and cool technology tools here in our computer lab. Two visiting technology teachers were the presenters and they shared a wealth of information with us. […]
Read More..>>Let the Summer Begin
Posted on June 19, 2009 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 1 Comment
The end of the school year has finally come and we have been doing a lot of celebrating around here lately! Our 8th grade graduation was wonderful. We sent 25 8th graders on to high school. We are going to miss them and we wish them the best. Many of the 8th graders said that […]
Read More..>>Time Flies When You Are Having Fun
Posted on June 8, 2009 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 1 Comment
I cannot believe that it is June 1st already! Where has the year gone? These past couple of weeks have been so busy with end of the year activities. Last week our wonderful ISJ choir performed their spring concert. Check out the podcast and listen to the beautiful music they make. We have also celebrated […]
Read More..>>Principal’s Retreat
Posted on May 1, 2009 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 2 Comments
Today I had a wonderful opportunity to attend the Diocesan Principal’s Retreat at Maris Stella Retreat House in Harvey Cedars, NJ. The setting was beautiful - the chapel and conference room had magnificent views of the bay - and although it was a rainy and overcast day, being near the water always has such a […]
Read More..>>Kindergarten
Posted on April 27, 2009 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Today I had the wonderful opportunity to see the faces of kindergarteners who were getting it - reading that is! They were reading a little story called “Our Van.” The whole class was sitting on the rug and they were talking about different types of transportation. Mrs. Medica then introduced their new book. They were […]
Read More..>>Confirmation
Posted on April 23, 2009 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 4 Comments
California is a beautiful state and the people were so layed back and inviting. But, I am glad to be back on the East Coast! Even though I like to travel and visit other places, I am a real Jersey Girl at heart and like to be home.
All day long I have been reflecting upon […]
Anaheim, CA
Posted on April 17, 2009 - Filed Under Uncategorized | 1 Comment
I am here in Anaheim, CA and I am thoroughly enjoying the National Catholic Educators Association (NCEA) conference. I have attended sessions on bullying and cyber-bullying, Smart Boards, school law, differentiated instruction, free Google tools, marketing and school handbooks. There are over 8000 educators here from many different places. I have met people from the […]
Read More..>>Easter Vacation Begins
Posted on April 9, 2009 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Does it get any better than this? It is 65 degrees outside, the sun is shining and all the flowers and trees are blooming as we prepare for the Easter Triduum! As our students left school yesterday, they were filled with the readings and rituals of these three holy days. During the student retreat day […]
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