Happy Monday!

A few updates that I want to share with you as we start Week 6!

• I have asked the students to join me for a livestream of Morning Prayer on Monday, April 20 at 8:15AM. The link to join has been emailed to each of them. I look forward to sharing this morning ritual with them in a new way!
• Governor Murphy announced that New Jersey schools will remain closed at least until May 15. The faculty, staff and I remain hopeful that conditions will continue to improve and that our students will be able to return to school. However, we do understand that the Governor and the Department of Health may choose to close the schools for the remainder of the year. As such, we are making preparations for all possible scenarios.
• We know this time in our lives is challenging for all, including our students. Mental health experts say during this time of heightened anxiety, finding ways to cope and create stability are key to maintaining a healthy outlook. Children benefit from structure and routines around studying and homework, and it is also important to make sure they have time for play and to be creative in some way. The faculty and I have tried to do this during the day with scheduled live classes. My letter sent to you yesterday offered several tips and resources.

Have a blessed week!

Dr. Ross

Childcare Availability for Essential Employees

Parents and guardians in need of child care can contact the Child Care Resource and Referral Agency in their county. CCR&Rs will have the most up to date information on available care options and subsidies. Go to www.nj.gov/dcf/coronavirus.

Thinking Ahead: Register for St. Patrick School Basketball Camp For July

Boys and girl students in grades 1-8 are invited to register for the St. Patrick School 2020 Summer Basketball Camp, which will take place Monday, July 20 through Thursday, July 23 from 9AM – Noon at the St. Patrick School Gym. The camp features Local Division 1 coaches and a special performance by the Harlem Wizards! The St. Patrick School 2020 Summer Basketball Camp costs $200 per student and includes a camp t-shirt. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/tuo4yt9

Thinking Ahead: St. Patrick School Summer Camp Accepting Registrations For July

Children are invited to join St. Patrick School during July as we explore the world around us through projects, play, and experiments. St. Patrick School Summer Camp will run from June 29 through July 24 and is open to rising Pre-K4 (must be 4 to attend) to rising Grade 3 students. Students do not have to be registered with St. Patrick School to attend. In 2020, the St. Patrick Summer Camp will offer a Half-Day Option from 9AM-12:00PM or a Full-Day Option With Lunch from 9AM-3PM (Campers bring their own lunch). Every Friday is "Beach Day" with sprinklers and fun in the sun! Register now! Limited spots available. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/s9mjjev