Tag: St. Thomas the Apostle School
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St. Thomas the Apostle School celebrates educators during Week of the Young Child
OLD BRIDGE – April 4-8 celebrated the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s Week of the Young Child. At Saint Thomas the Apostle School in Old Bridge, Mayor Owen Henry presented the school with a proclamation honoring early childhood educators. “The Week of the Young Child is a time to recognize that children’s…
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St. Thomas the Apostle Parish of Old Bridge begins 100th anniversary celebration
OLD BRIDGE – With the excavation of a time capsule buried 25 years ago, the festivities for St. Thomas the Apostle Parish of Old Bridge for its 100th anniversary has begun. The time capsule was buried on Nov. 3, 1996, at the direction of the Rev. Monsignor John B. Szymanski and the Most Rev. Edward…
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St. Thomas the Apostle integrates challenging curriculum into firm faith
St. Thomas the Apostle (STA) school is a private, Catholic elementary/middle school, grades Pre-K 3 to eighth grade. STA is a Blue Ribbon School and the focus is on educating minds and hearts, through the integration of a challenging curriculum and a firm faith in our Lord and our God. STA school is a…
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Old Bridge students recognized for participation in drug-free poster contest
OLD BRIDGE – More than 3,000 fourth grade students from across New Jersey showed off their artistic skill as part of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Design a Fourth Grade Folder contest this year, but only 32 earned recognition at the program award ceremony. All finalists received medals on May 7 at Jenkinson’s…
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Saint Thomas School recognized as 2018 National Blue Ribbon School
OLD BRIDGE — When Joanne Kowit became principal of Saint Thomas The Apostle School six years ago, her goal was to set a foundation for the students so they are prepared for high school and beyond. “I wanted education excellence,” she said. Six years later, the school not only is preparing students for high school…
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Four candidates seek seats on Milltown Council
MILLTOWN — One incumbent and three newcomers are vying for the two, three-year seats available on the Borough Council in the upcoming election. Republican incumbent Ronald Dixon joins GOP newcomer Stacy D. Sullivan as they face Democratic candidates Trina Jensen Mehr and Felipe Zambrana, Jr. Ronald Dixon, 71, who is a 12-year resident of the…
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Leadership Day brings staff, students together at St. Thomas
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The dynamic synergy of the students, Principal Joanne Kowit and staff at St. Thomas the Apostle School was felt during the school’s second annual Leadership Day. The students, who are in pre-kindergarten to eighth grade, shared their talents, skills, experience and insight as to how to be…
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Donations sought for school fundraiser
The Home School Association of St. Thomas the Apostle School will hlod its annual Basket Raffle fundraiser on the evening of May 18 at the school’s auditorium at 333 Route 18, Old Bridge. Proceeds will benefit the school’s students. Gifts and monetary contributions are welcome, and sponsors and donors will receive free advertising in the…