Strong Academics and Strong Values - Located in Clifton, New Jersey, St. Clare Catholic School has been educating students for over 49 years. We will be celebrating our 50th year on October 3, 2010!
St. Clare School is accredited by the Middle States Association, and our faculty are fully certified by the State of New Jersey.
The faculty and staff of St. Clare School believe that every aspect of life is important; spiritual, physical, intellectual and emotional. We believe that every child is unique and precious because their life comes from God. Our instructional program emphasizes personalized learning which meets the unique needs and capabilities of individual students.
For more information about our outstanding Pre-K3 through 8th grade programs, please contact the school office at 973-777-7582 or click on any of the links on the right.
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS - Please support our school by participating on this upcoming fundraising event:
- Lunch orders are placed online. Please visit the Lunch Menu page to learn how to register and place your order.
From Sister Joseph:
- Registration: For information go to Tuition and Registration.
- Visit the Dioceses' website to hear Bishop Serratelli's message on Catholic schools:
http://www.patersondiocese.org/category.cfm?Category=16
Things to Remember:
SICKNESS: It is our policy to call parents whenever a child is sick or has a fever. We ask that you come for your child or send someone with a note from you to take your child home. If a child goes home with a fever, he/she must remain home for 24 hours.
MEDICATION: NO over the counter medication is to be sent to school, with a child, requesting that the teacher or nurse give it to the child. This is against State Regulations which we follow to the letter of the law.
Regarding medicine from a doctor, you MUST follow the directions on page 19 of the Parent/student Handbook For more information visit Health Services
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Children are to be in complete uniform.
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No nail polish or make up is allowed.
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Children are to be on time.
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No U Turns or Blocking of the driveway are to take place at anytime.
Our principal is also asking for parents to respect traffic regulations when dropping off the children.
JOIN US FOR UPCOMING EVENTS - Support your school at these upcoming fundraisers:
REGISTRATION FOR 2009-10 - Registrations are now being taken for all grade levels. If you would like to register your child or to schedule a visit, please call the school office. For more information click Tuition and Registration.
SCHOOL NEWS 2009-2010 -
- Special thanks to the Holy Name Society for donating $2,000 to St. Clare School. The HNS shows its strong commitment to our school through its Partnership in Academic and Membership Services Program (PAMS). $1,000 will be applied to tuition assistance, $500 to the teachers' Wish List, $400 to academic graduation scholarship awards, and $100 to the basketball and cheerleading programs. Thanks St. Clare's HNS!
- St. Clare School won
2ND PLACE in the Clifton Beautification Committee's 2009 "Ground Up"
gardening competition!
Thank you to all the children who brought in plants and to those who
donated mulch. The children did such a beautiful job decorating
their pots. The judges must have been very impressed!
Class of 2009 Student Awards
Mrs. Arlene Monteverde has presented the following awards:
The Creative Writing Award in memory of Elvira Monteverde: Jordan L. Santasieri
The Art Award in memory of Giovanni Monteverde: Ashley T. Ferreira
The Music Award in memory of Mildred Giele: John F. Macaluso
The Math Award in memory of Raymond Giele: Derek M. Mooney
The Social Studies Award in memory of Peter Monteverde: Catilyn A. Torres
Saint Clare Holy Name Society has presented the following awards:
Valedictorian Award for Academic Excellence: Emily C. Whelan
Salutatorian Award for Academic Excellence: Kenneth E. Cherasia
Mr. Andrew Blaskewicz has sponsored and presented the following awards:
Fourth Annual Saint Clare Eighth Grade Altar Server Memorial Service Award in memory of Anthony and Genevieve Blaskewicz: Derek M. Mooney
Second Annual Saint Clare Eighth Grade School Community Leadership Award: Evi M. Carrillo
Second Annual Joseph H. Paccioretti Memorial Eighth Grade Citizenship Award: Michael J. Felipe
Saint Clare Eighth Grade “Spirit of Volunteering” Appreciation Award: Ashley T. Ferreira, Joshua A. Crespo, and Jordan L. Santasieri
Saint Clare Leisure Club is pleased to present the Perfect Attendance Award to Michael J. Felipe and John F. Macaluso.
Saint Clare Rosary Society is pleased to present the Award of Willingness to Always Lend a Helping Hand to Others to Evi M. Carrillo, Elijah Z. Cerdan, Joshua A. Crespo, Delvis J. Matos III, Asanta H. McKenzie, Elizabeth N. Samson, Mihai Solotchi, and Caitlyn A. Torres.
In remembrance of Mr. John Van Etten, the family is presenting an award to the Student Who Expresses His/Her Individuality and Enlivens His/Her Surroundings: Michael J. Felipe.
National Fitness Awards have been presented to Evi M. Carrillo, Ashley T. Ferreira, Delvis J. Matos III, Asanta H. McKenzie, Derek M. Mooney, Elizabeth N. Samson, and Emily C. Whelan.
Last Updated: 2/18/10
