Volunteering at School – Can I? Should I?
The short answers are – yes, and yes! Volunteer time given to any Catholic elementary school is a true gift. What if you are new to the school, and you do not know anyone? How do you get started? What if you are so busy, how will you find spare time to volunteer? Does it make a difference?
Read MoreTo best protect the school community, St. John Paul II Regional School is asking families to follow the NJ Travel Advisory recommended 14-day quarantine when returning from states on the travel advisory list. We do not advise vacations during the school year; however, families may travel over the weekend or the upcoming holidays. If that is the case, you and your family would need to quarantine, and arrangements would need to be made with the school for remote learning in advance. Arrangements can be made by contacting Mrs. Persing at principal@jp2rs.org.
Read MoreThis year has seen historic difficulties in South Jersey, in our country and across the world due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic to which our diocese has not been immune. The loss of life and the fear of sickness from viral exposure have weighed heavily on each of us. These pandemic ripples have taken many forms, among which has been its effect on the finances of our diocese. Please refer to the link for more information on the reorganization. https://www.camdendiocese.org/reorganization/
3 Keys to Remote Learning Success for Students
Saint John Paul II Regional School reopened its doors in September with in-person learning and the option for students to attend school remotely. Now in its second month, a well-thought out plan for remote learning success for Kindergarten through 8th Grade students (at all academic levels) has proven very effective. Approximately 55 students are currently at home logging in each day to their classroom for school. It takes much more for a child to learn remotely than having a device and an internet connection.
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