On Friday, the Academy of St. James students' and staff were lucky enough to start Mission Sunday with a morning prayer from Father Joe who is a Maryknoll Missionary. He taught us all about his missions and places he has been. It was remarkable to listen to all of his wisdom!
Yesterday Totowa's Fire Department came to ASJM to talk about fire safety. during Fire Safety Month. They showed PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st grade all their gear and apparatus that helps them keep us safe! We didn't think we could have had a better time then they gave every student a fire hat, coloring book and pencils! Thank you Totowa Fire Department!
Congratulations to our NEW 2024-2025 Student Council!
President: Matthew Arana
Vice President: Lindsay Espaillat
Secretary: Analiz Cepeda
Treasurer: David Knight
Class Representatives:
8th Grade: Giuseppe Pistone and Gabriela Arenas
7th Grade: Abel Alba
6th Grade: Jason Calixto & Brianna Silva
5th Grade: Carolina DiTaranto and Kaylee Medina
More photos to come!
ASJM students took the opportunity to update our ASJM sign with a message! We are in the swing of things at the Academy and it could not be anymore amazing here! Hope you are taking the time to relax and enjoy!
Congratulations to the 2024 Academy of St. James 8th Grade class! We know you will do amazing things in the years to come! We love you!
Field Day was an amazing time for The Academy of St. James' students in grades 1 - 7. They had 7 different games that they competed in that allowed each student to excel! Thank you Mr. Papaccio for planning and setting everything up and being in charge of it!
We are so proud of our graduating Pre-K 4 class! We are so excited to see all of your growth, and accomplishments! Thank you to all of our wonderful families for a fantastic year. Your Pre-K teachers love you to the moon and back. We are so blessed to work with you.
Kindergarten Moving up was a great success! The kids worked so hard and we could not be more proud of them! Congratulations and see you guys in FIRST GRADE!
Graduations, Moving-Up and Summer Camp are all on they way to happening! You don't want to miss a thing!
The Serna Family from Pre-K sponsored a "Graduation and Moving -Up Day of FUN!" The Pre-K and Kindergarten students met Mario and Luigi, danced, got their face painted, played with balloon animals, and ate pizza. It was an amazing morning! Thank you!
The students had Career Day on Friday at ASJM sponsored by the Guidance Department, especially Miss Ariel. Students listened to an Engineer, K-9 Police Lt., Paterson Police Officer, Dancer, Registered Nurse, and Cosmetologist. The students got a good glimpse into some careers they could go into and what it takes to get into those fields.
Yesterday, The Academy of St. James' Second Grade crowned our Heavenly Mother Mary in front of St. James Church. It was a special event where all the students came together to watch. We sang songs, prayed the rosary, and finally crowned Mary after mass. It is a special day we won't forget!
The Academy of St. James family would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter. We hope you take this time to remember the reason for Easter, spend time with the ones you love, and relax! 🙏🏻 🌷 🐣
ASJM students, faculty, and staff participated in The Stations of the Cross this morning. It was a meaningful way to come together to remember the sacrifices made for us.
Spearheaded by Mrs. Fedakowski, grades Pre-k through grade 2 had the opportunity to sign up for a special Easter Breakfast with their families. They started with mass and moved into the ASJM school hall for a delicious breakfast and pictures with the Easter Bunny. It was a event they won't soon forget!
ASJM students and staff want to wish you a Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀
Congratulations! ASJM's Student Council was inducted today. The ceremony was run by Mrs. Shire, their moderator. We are looking forward to the students continuing to be role models for our Academy.
Today Dentist Dr. Sperling came to visit Pre-k and Kindergarten! He taught us how to brush and floss and his helper let us all try to brush the dragons teeth! We learned so much about dental health!
Today was EVERYONES favorite day... PAJAMA DAY! Talk about some cozy looking jammies!
Can you tell what today was! Crazy Hat Day!! Take a gander at these awesome hats!
