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December 2014
December 2014
The Monthly Newsletter for Gill St. Bernard’s School
Inside 2 Community Service 3 'Tis the Season for
Performing Arts at GSB
4 Fashion Event 5 The Learned Ladies
Young Performers Present Tales from a Story Book 6 GSB Hosts State of the
Watershed Conference Stargazing Party
7 Student Life Recap: Model UN
Schadt ʹ23 Achieves High Score in Piano Playing Competition Math Competition Results
8 College Spotlight: Casey Saladino ’14
9 Athletics:
Varsity Sports Wrap-Up
10 Dates to Remember
From the Headmaster Throughout the past three weeks, Gill St. Bernard’s has been filled with the sights and sounds of the holiday season. From the various chorus concerts and performances by the orchestra and jazz band, to the Early Childhood presentation of The Nutcracker, the musical gifts of our students have been front and center. These many events have provided a happy break from the hectic nature of this time of year and help us refocus on what is most important, our families. Indeed, there is so much that is troubling going on in our nation and the world, that it is sometimes difficult to remember how fortunate we all are. Another joy to be mindful of is the many community service activities that take place both on and off campus. GSB has a long and proud history of giving to others; our “season of giving” started on November 1 with a trip to Morristown, N.J. to help build a home with the nonprofit shelter relief organization, Habitat for Humanity, and continued with a community blood drive two weeks later. On November 19, our annual Turkey Day led to the collection of 519 frozen birds for Thanksgiving. The Community FoodBank of New Jersey was able to distribute them to many needy families around the state. Since then, our students, parents and faculty members have supported several initiatives, including Toys for Tots, a canned food drive by the first grade and many more. Winter sports have begun, with hockey and swimming already in regular season competition. Indoor track and fencing are also underway. Tonight, our girls’ and boys’ basketball teams will host Immaculata in the Athletic Center. A “pink out” will take place at the game to benefit the Steeplechase Cancer Center at Somerset Medical Center.
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Headmaster Sid Rowell.
The “blue crew” will be in its usual bleacher section, dressed in pink, and I hope to see you there. All of these events where we come together to cheer on or otherwise support our children go a long way in building community. In the midst of it all, those seniors who have applied early decision or early action are now hearing from colleges. Happily, the majority of our students have been admitted to their first choice schools (we will have the full picture on early decision and early action by January 15). The process will continue for the rest and although some are disappointed, I am confident that they will all have good choices by April. Most of all this holiday season, I want to wish all of our families peace, good health and a happy New Year. See you in January! Warm regards,
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Community Service Flourishes at GSB The months of November and December are among the busiest of the year for students, parents and faculty members of Gill St. Bernard’s School, who extend their free time and helping hands toward individuals throughout the surrounding community. This holiday season, GSB spread warmth and cheer to more than a dozen local shelters, hospitals and nonprofit organizations. Last month’s volunteer efforts occurred both during the school week and on weekends, as GSB families and friends offered their assistance to popular nonprofit organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Bridges Outreach, Inc., the Lyons VA Center and more. On November 18, the Upper School hosted its annual community blood drive in Brueckner Hall, where nearly 70 students, parents and teachers gathered to donate a total of 49 units to New Jersey Blood Services. An annual tradition here at GSB, the 12th annual Turkey Day also took place this past month and led to the successful donation of 519 frozen birds to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey right before Thanksgiving. Beginning on December 1, the school began collecting for the United States Marine Corps’ annual Toys for Tots drive. Each year, the Gordon family—current student Andy ’18 and graduates Sally ’14 and Teddy ’12 included—has spearheaded the Toys for Tots movement at GSB, watching it expand from the Lower School to all three divisions over the past several years. “Many of our graduates enter
serving professions—teaching, social work, community organizing—because they have experienced the world beyond the classroom in working with the homeless, the afflicted, or underserved populations of our communities,” said Community Service Coordinator and Director of Academic Studies Peter Schmidt. “They want to make a difference in the lives of others and the roots of that notion were planted in service learning experiences here at GSB.” Every student and teacher at Gill St. Bernard’s School plays a special part in making the holiday season both merry and bright for less fortunate individuals. While the Lower School Class of 2026 collected 508 cans for the Somerset Homeless Interim Program (SHIP) this December, the Middle School has devoted countless hours over the past 20 years to serving lunch and providing essentials for residents of the Plainfield Senior Center. In addition, the Upper School Spanish Honor Society has organized a holiday party and gift grab-bag at Head Start in Dover, N.J. since the 1990s. Gill St. Bernard’s has also fostered longstanding relationships with other organizations including Arc of Essex County, El Centro in Plainfield, N.J. and the JARFLOR Preparatory School in Liberia. And later this evening, the school community will establish a brand new connection with the Steeplechase Cancer Center at Somerset Medical Center. Join us, beginning at 5:00 p.m., for the school’s first-ever “pink out” event in the Athletic Center, an effort to raise funds and awareness for victims of cancer!
From Left: Matthew Raymonds ’21 shows his support for the Toys for Tots drive; (L. to r.) Alexandra Baker ’15 and Mycroft Zimmerman ’16 joined the dozens of GSB students who offered gifts this holiday season to El Centro in Plainfield, N.J.; Madison Frantz Pendell ’22 brings a frozen bird to school on Turkey Day; The Class of 2026 leads a canned goods drive for the Somerset Homeless Interim Program (SHIP).
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’Tis the Season for Performing Arts at GSB Students across all three academic divisions spread cheer and love during eight different performances on campus over the past several weeks. GSB’s holiday concert series began on November 19 with a Lower School piano and guitar recital in the Chapel. The festivities continued with four separate choir concerts, a strings recital and a jazz band performance from the Wild Knights. A Gill St. Bernard’s tradition, the Early Childhood program also presented its annual production of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” on December 18.
Top row: (l. to r.) Jamie Wright ’23 earns a lead part while singing Light a Candle at the Lower School’s December 11 holiday concert for students in grades three and four; Advanced Chamber Ensemble member Kelly Kim ’22 performs Beethoven’s Ode to Joy with members of the Gill St. Bernard’s School Strings Ensemble during a winter recital on December 16 in Evans Hall; Middle row, from left: During the piano and guitar recital on November 19, (f.) Gurnoor Pakka ’26 performs Silly Scarecrow with help from Lower School music teacher Kathleen Burke; Amechi Nwandu ‘17 showcases his trumpet playing skills in the Wild Knights’ winter jazz concert on December 18; Leon Carrar ’27 does a Russian dance in the Early Childhood performance of The Nutcracker on December 18; William Conlan ’16 leads the concert choir through the Haitian song, Frè O, at the Upper School’s winter choral performance on December 16; Bottom row, from left: Benjamin Spinowitz ’25 leads his classmates through Footprints in the Snow during the Lower School’s December 4 holiday concert, which included students in grades one and two; The Middle School holiday concert, Why We Sing, was held on December 11 in the Athletic Center. (l. to r.) Sydney Lapper ’21, Leigh Reid ’21, Hayley Armstrong ’21, Catherine D'Arcangelis ’21, Callie Silvey ’21, Susanne Mundt ’19, Genevieve Caron ’19 and Carolyn Herrlin ’19.
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Fall Fashion Event Raises Funds for GSB Students Gill’s 19th annual Fashion Event drew more than 200 parents and guests of the school to the Bridgewater Manor on November 11, where they shared in an afternoon of shopping and fun with friends. The 2014 Paint the Town event—co-chaired by Sheri Cohen P ’22, ’23 and Sharon Macak P ’20, ’22, ’25, ’27—featured well-known vendors, fabulous prizes, and a sit-down lunch and runway show with fashions worn by 15 GSB senior moms. Thanks to the generous support received this year, the Parents’ Association raised $35,000 toward special programs, projects and assemblies that will benefit students throughout all divisions.
Top row: (l. to r.) The 2014 Fashion Event co-chairs (from left) Sheri Cohen P ’22, ’23 and Sharon Macak P ’20, ’22, ’25, ’27; (l. to r.) Wendy DeRing P ’16, ’19, guest Christine Sidhu and Leslie Carlucci P ’20, ’21; Ravitta Bhatia P ’17 chooses a winning key to unlock the ever-popular “Pandora’s Box;” Middle row: (l. to r.) Michele Johnson P ’18, ’20, Jan Williams P ’14, ’16 and Kimberly D’Angelo P ’18 bid on baskets of items valued from $300 to $600, on average; Bottom row, from left: Parents and guests of the school shopped for items from 27 vendors; Fifteen senior moms rocked the runway wearing fashions from local boutiques Willow St. and Windswept. Front row (from left): Judie Dunham P ’15, Kathleen Larkin P ’12, ’15, Julie Berman P ’15, LaShonda Chaney P ’18, ’20 (choreographer/emcee), Susan Nicholson P ’15, Liza Guest P ’12, ’15; Middle (from left): Carolyn Fischer P ’13, ’15, ’17, ’19, Sue Petrilli P ’09, ’11, ’15, Lisa Chowansky P ’09, ’13, ’15, ’22, Chris Baker P ’13, ’15, Margy Coscia P ’11, ’15, ’20, ’22, Julie Hanafin P ’15; Back (from left): Michele Rosenthal P ’12, ’15, Sandy Small P ’11, ’15, Jennifer Solondz P ’15, ’17, ’21 and Pam Brooks P ’15.
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The Learned Ladies Lights up the Stage Gill St. Bernard’s fall 2014 production, The Learned Ladies, opened on November 6 and included three performances on the Gill stage. GSB’s presentation of Molière’s 17th century comedy was directed by Performing Arts Chair Paul H. Canada, who accepted an invitation to design costumes for the same production at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey this past spring. Almost instantly, he knew The Learned Ladies would be perfect for the Players. “As I read the script, I was immediately captivated by its well-drawn characters, humorous story and witty dialogue,” he said. Canada spent many hours working with each GSB actor both inside and outside of the rehearsal hall to find balance between poetry and a normal speaking style. “Saying rhyming words without making it sound like reciting a poem was a bit of a challenge,” said Katherine Coscia ’15,
a performer in the Upper School theater program since 2010. Throughout her high school acting career, Coscia has credited the GSB Performing Arts Department for helping her develop many skills and techniques while on stage. “The entire theater staff here at Gill has taught me so much,” she said. “I’ve learned how to project my voice, use proper diction, be involved in a scene and react appropriately to lines.” In her role as Henriette, Coscia is torn between marrying the con artist named Trissotin (Mycroft Zimmerman ’16) and her one true love, Clitandre (William Conlan ’16). When her mother, Philaminte (Alexandra Baker ’15), Aunt Belise (Erin Wetzel ’15) and sister, Armande (Jamie Goetchius ’15), plot to arrange the unwanted marriage to Trissotin, she turns to her father, Chrysale (Lachlan Wright ’17), and Uncle Ariste (Aniello “Neil” Ianniello ’16) for support.
From left: (l. to r.) The promiscuous Belise, played by Erin Wetzel ’15 (l.), fawns over Trissotin, a flattering con artist portrayed by Mycroft Zimmerman ’16 (r.); Alexandra Baker ’15 as Philaminte; Vadius, depicted by Aniello “Neil” Ianniello ’16, recites a poem; (l. to r.) Lovers Clitandre (William Conlan ’16) and Henriette (Katherine Coscia ’15); The cast and crew of The Learned Ladies, including (front, from left) Jonathan Sonnenberg ’15, Kaitlyn Sleyster ’17, Shannah Finkel ’16, Jamie Goetchius ’15, Alexandra Baker ’15, Erin Wetzel ’15, Katherine Coscia ’15, William Conlan ’16, Anastasia Caron ’15, (back, from left) Jonathan Moore ’18, Jessica Abowitz ’18, Mycroft Zimmerman ’16, Lachlan Wright ’17, Aniello “Neil” Ianniello ’16, Sarah Abowitz ’16 and Jack Herrlin ’18.
Young Performers Present Tales from a Story Book This past November, first through sixth grade students jumped into their favorite story books and on to the GSB stage during two separate musicals. With direction from performing arts teachers Amy and David Southerland, students depicted the well-known characters Mowgli, Baloo, Princess Aurora, Maleficent and more for parents, faculty members and friends in the Theater. The Middle School musical, Sleeping Beauty KIDS, opened on November 14 and was followed by the Lower School production, The Jungle Book KIDS, on November 18. Bravo to Gill’s novice student-performers, who rehearsed more than 20 hours each before making their debut on stage. Gill St. Bernard’s School • St. Bernard’s Road • Gladstone, NJ 07934
From left: Sohum Thakkar ’24 plays a marching elephant in the Lower School production, The Jungle Book KIDS; (L. to r.) Hayley Armstrong ’21 and Brooke Babinec ’22 depict two fairies in the Middle School’s musical, Sleeping Beauty KIDS.
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Gill St. Bernard’s School Hosts State of the Watershed Conference On December 6, more than 50 people from organizations such as Trout Unlimited, Raritan Valley Community College and Gill St. Bernard’s School attended the Raritan Headwaters Association’s (RHA) 2014 State of the Watershed Conference in the Verdile Dining Room. Three guest speakers—RHA Water Quality Program Manager Angela Gorczyca, RHA Well Testing Specialist Margaret Logreira, and Director of Planning and Science for the Highlands Council Christine Danis— shared valuable information on measuring and improving the current condition of the region’s freshwater supply. In her keynote address, Danis highlighted the diversion of surface and ground water from the New Jersey Highlands to outer urban areas. She also spoke of future concerns, such as extreme weather and warm stream temperatures, and how each of these can negatively affect stream health and quality of life.
Keynote speaker Christine Danis addresses the crowd at the State of the Watershed Conference in the Verdile Dining Room.
During the event, Middle School science teacher and RHA stream monitor Teri Cosentino received results on the section of the Peapack Brook running through the Gill St. Bernard’s campus. Each fall, GSB’s sixth grade students monitor this portion of the brook by removing trash, collecting samples and studying living organisms in their natural habitat. “Our section received a high score of 27 out of 30. As a ‘trout in the classroom’ school, we can confidently release our rainbow trout into our section of the Peapack Brook come April,” said Cosentino.
STUDENT NEWS
Stargazing Party a Success In late October, six members of the New Jersey Astronomical Association (NJAA) brought their telescopes, binoculars, high-tech devices and knowledge to Gill St. Bernard’s School for a first-ever stargazing party. More than two dozen families across all three academic divisions attended the premiere event near the turf field,
Sixth grade students (from left) Lauren Fabio and Sophie Nourbakhsh take turns looking through the telescope.
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where they explored the galaxies, planets and more. While there, students and their parents watched the International Space Station soar by overhead, gazed up at “The Red Planet” known as Mars, and identified the constellations Sagittarius, Cassiopeia and Perseus. After several failed attempts to host the party due to overcast skies or rainy weather, Gill St. Bernard’s science teachers Larry Bostian, Teri Cosentino and Lynn Prosen finally took lessons on outer space beyond the classroom walls. “We were very lucky with the many clouds, that they passed quickly and revealed different parts of the sky through the evening,” said NJAA member Bob Reichman. “Guests, young and old, enjoyed views of the Moon and deep sky targets.” Participating parents and students showed deep appreciation for the opportunity to see the universe in a new light. “John had a blast and really enjoyed it,” said Kathryn Jean P ’19 of her son. “He’s very interested in the cosmos and now he wants a telescope.” 6.
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STUDENT LIFE RECAP
Model UN Students Earn Awards – Prepare for Upcoming Conference
Delegation award recipients (from left) Samuel Zimmer ’16, Luke Fischer ’16, Claire Todd ’16 and Evan Druskin ’17.
(L. to r.) Nicholas Ross ’16 and Jane O’Connor ’16.
GSB’s Upper School students participated in their first Franklin High School Model UN Conference this fall. Gill St. Bernard’s faced 10 competing schools in the human rights-focused event on November 15 in Somerset County. Among GSB’s 33 participating students, four received delegation awards for their work on two separate committees. Juniors Luke Fischer and Samuel Zimmer collaborated to earn the Human Rights Commission Outstanding Delegation Award for their presentation on child marriage. Meanwhile, Claire Todd ’16 teamed with Evan Druskin ’17 to take home the World Health Organization Distinguished Delegation Award. Upper School history teacher and Model UN advisor Candace Pryor Brown referred to the event as a great opportunity to prepare for the February 2015 Philadelphia Model UN Conference. Each year, GSB attends the four-day conference in the heart of Philadelphia’s historic district. “The Franklin High School event served as a great conference, particularly for first-timers and freshmen,” said Pryor Brown. “Attending this smaller Institute for Domestic and International Affairs (IDIA) sanctioned event gave our students experience on how to write a winning paper and how to excel in debate. Now that they’ve had some hands-on experience competing against other schools, our students are even more prepared and excited to go to Philly.”
Schadt ’23 Achieves High Score in Piano Playing Competition
Jin and Silvey Score High in NJ Math League Competition
James Schadt ’23 began playing piano as a kindergarten student in 2009, and recently achieved the highest score in his field during a competition at the Wharton School of Music. The event was independently judged by the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program, an achievement program in partnership with Carnegie Hall that annually conducts exams across more James Schadt ’23. than 300 communities worldwide. One’s standing in the Royal Conservatory plays an important role in entrance requirements for professional music programs at many universities and colleges. Paul Shaffer, Robert Goulet and Shania Twain are among several notable alumni of the royal program.
Sharon Jin ’17 (r.) and Carter Silvey ’16 (l.) received certificates of achievement during an Upper School assembly this past month, as each earned the highest test score among their fellow GSB classmates in the November New Jersey Math League Competition. Sophomore Ken Zhang completed the October test with a perfect score, respectively.
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COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT Casey Saladino ’14 Casey Saladino Class of 2014 Villanova University Major: Undeclared Special Olympics LPH (Local Program Host) and volunteer, Club Women’s Ice Hockey, Villanova University Ambassadors, Inter-hall Council, Pre-Veterinary Club, Republican Committee Q. Entering college is all about new experiences. Can you tell us about one or two that have really stood out for you since entering school earlier this fall? A. One new experience that has stood out for me: getting used to life away from home. Meal times are different, bedtimes get later, waking up seems harder and time management becomes more important. However, with all of this comes the exciting idea of growing up and finding my path in life. Q. What do you like the best about your college so far? A. So far, the best part about Villanova is its immense amount of school pride and sense of community. The campus is always alive with something to do, whether it be attending an athletic event, an a cappella concert, a play, or an event hosted by a university club. Around campus, you notice large amounts of students sporting their ‘Nova’ gear and showing off their school spirit. The shared love for the school and everything it has to offer makes Villanova’s community so incredible. Q. What’s your favorite class and why? A. My favorite class this semester is the Augustinian and Culture Seminar (ACS), ancients, a required course for all freshmen at Villanova. Similar to a literature class, the ACS explores the guiding question, ‘Who am I?’ through reading multiple texts and writing both short and lengthy papers. This class helps me to continue to develop my writing style. Q. How have your education and experiences at GSB helped to prepare you for this first year of college? A. My 15 years at GSB helped prepare me for college, not only academically but also athletically, in the way of communication skills, and in my time management abilities. Thanks to the GSB community, I feel more prepared in class, when stepping into interviews, and Gill St. Bernard’s School • St. Bernard’s Road • Gladstone, NJ 07934
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while balancing my extracurricular, academic and athletic activities. Leaving for college is an enormous step, but GSB helped ease my transition into this new chapter of life. Q. What do you miss the most since starting at college? A. I miss all the time spent with my family, especially with my sister Kara. Whether spending time together at home with mom, dad, and the dogs; at the barn with the horses; playing hockey; or seeing her around school, Kara and I did almost everything together. It’s also hard not being able to see the friends, classmates and teachers that I have grown so close to throughout my years at GSB. Q. If you could offer the Class of 2015 any advice, what would you say? A. To the Class of 2015: do not let the pressure and anxiety of the college process overwhelm you to the point where your experience as a senior is diminished. You will end up where you are meant to be, with support from the entire GSB community. Enjoy your last year at Gill. Take risks, be patient and get involved. And once you have chosen the best place for you to spend your next four years, take what you have learned at GSB and apply it.
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ATHLETICS Varsity Sports Wrap-Up Cross Country: Boys’ Record: 6-0 Girls’ Record: 5-1 Season at a Glance: Patrik Andersen ’15 conquered the field (16:21) at Blair Academy on October 29 to capture his third Prep B gold medal over the past four years and helped the varsity boys’ cross country team to second place overall in the championship meet. Mathieu Petit ’17 likewise medaled with bronze (16:59), while Jacob Kruger ’15 (11th place/17:48), Michael Iannaconi ’16 (13th/18:07), Bobby D’Angelo ’18 (14th/18:11), Edward Fischer ’15 (19th/18:32) and Ronald “Joe” Johnson ’18 (24th/19:06) earned top 25 finishes for the Knights. The girls also secured a runner-up team finish behind medalist performances from Sahara Ensley ’16 (4th/20:38), Lillie Wilson ’16 (7th/21:20) and Hope Fluet ’16 (10th/21:26). GSB headed to the NJSIAA Non-Public B Group VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY Championship in Holmdel Mathieu Petit ’17. Park on November 15. Ensley placed fifth (21:07) in a field of 112 runners to take the girls to third overall among 14 competing squads. Nicole Johnson ’18 (22:19), Wilson (22:22), Fluet (22:24) and Samantha Bittman ’17 (23:14) also claimed a top 30 spot to advance the girls to the prestigious Meet of Champions, where the season concluded on November 22. Boys’ Soccer: Record: 17-5-3 Season at a Glance: The varsity boys’ soccer team sustained back-to-back losses against Pingry and Newark Academy in the Somerset County Championship and Prep B semifinals before heading to the NJSIAA Non-Public B South Sectional Tournament on November 6.
final on November 13. Steven Bednarsky ’17, Tyler Kwaak ’16, and Daniel Sivolella ’16 scored off assists from Cameron Miller ’17 and Dylan Blackman ’16 to lead the boys to a 3-1 victory over Calvary Christian in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Bednarsky converted a pass from Kevin Brito ’17 to snap VARSITY BOYS’ SOCCER Dylan Blackman ’16. a 2-2 tie and defeat WardlawHartridge in the semifinals on November 10. Once again, the Knights faced Pingry in the championship round—this time falling 3-2 on a lastminute goal in double overtime. Girls’ Soccer: Record: 12-10 Season at a Glance: Elizabeth Todd ’15 (two), Amelia “Mia” Kirby ’18, Jane O’Connor ’16 and Renee Turner ’16 each scored goals on November 4 to help the sixth-seeded varsity girls’ soccer team to a 5-1 victory over Calvary Christian in the opening round of the Non-Public B South Sectional Tournament. The Knights faced thirdseeded Timothy Christian in the quarterfinal round, where O’Connor scored off a pass from Todd to seal the 1-0 upset win. Gill next secured a 1-0 semifinal VARSITY GIRLS’ SOCCER victory over Mater Dei Prep Amelia “Mia” Kirby ’18. to give goalkeeper Alyx Schrecengost ’15 her sixth and final shutout of the year and advance the girls to their first Sectional championship since 2007. GSB fell just short to Moorestown Friends to conclude the season.
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Girls’ Tennis Captures South Sectional Championship
December 2014
Dates to Remember Friday, December 19 Knights Café – Varsity Basketball Doubleheader (“Pink Out”/Young Alumni Night) Monday, December 22 – Friday, January 2 Winter Break No Classes Tuesday, January 6 All-School Admission Tour Tell a friend Monday, January 12 – Thursday, January 15 Middle & Upper School Exams Friday, January 16 Upper School Exam Make-Up Day Monday, January 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day School Closed (TBD as Snow Make-Up Day) Tuesday, January 20 Guest Speaker Gigi Schweikert Wednesday, January 21 11th Grade College Night/Kick Off (Snow Date Jan. 28) Kindergarten Curriculum Coffee Thursday, January 22 First Grade Curriculum Coffee
Congratulations to Gill St. Bernard’s 2014 varsity girls’ tennis team, the NJSIAA Non-Public B South Sectional champion! This past season, the girls also captured their fourth straight Skyland Conference Raritan Division crown and earned a program best third place finish in the Somerset County Tournament.
Tuesday, January 27 Second Grade Curriculum Coffee Wednesday, January 28 Third Grade Curriculum Coffee Thursday, January 29 Fourth Grade Curriculum Coffee
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