Accolades and News
Two Academy 4th Graders Win The
Union County Poster Contest
 
Fourth Grader, Chiara Schwartz, earned 1st Place in the Union County Poster
Contest and classmate, Michelle Maita, won the Union County Constitutional
Officers' Certificate of Achievement.
The purpose of the contest was
to promote an awareness of the work accomplished throughout New Jersey's 21
counties. The students researched and designed a poster that depicted what
makes Union County unique. Congratulations to Chiara and Michelle on a job
well done!
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The Academy
of Our Lady of Peace Science Fair Winner
5/29/2010
Dana Tokarzewski was named the overall winner of The Academy of Our Lady of
Peace Science Fair. For her project, Dana conducted an experiment to
determine how various baking ingredients work together to cause cupcake
batter to rise. Pairing her enthusiasm for baking with her keen interest in
culinary science, Dana tested various combinations of different flours and
leavening agents. Her understanding of the scientific principles involved
became evident to the panel of judges, as Dana discussed how both
temperature and the level of sugar present affect the production of carbon
dioxide, which causes the batter to rise. Her in-depth analysis and
professional explanation convinced the judges that she deserved the top
prize, overall winner of the 2010 Academy Science Fair. Congratulations,
Dana.
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Feb. 17, 2010
Letter from
Assemblyman Jon M. Bramnick congratulating the Panther Power Robotics
Team on their Teamwork Award.
Click here to read the letter.
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Congratulations to our 7th Grade class....
for their outstanding performance in this Fall's Terra Nova Writing
Assessment administered to public and private school students
1/3 of our Students Earned a Perfect Score
1/3 of our Students Earned a Near Perfect Score
2/3 of our Students Placed in the Top 6% Nationally
The Entire Class Placed in the Top 33% Nationally
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Academy of OLP
Robotics Team Wins Teamwork Award
2/6/2010
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace School in New Providence proudly announces
that its First Lego League "FLL" Robotics team was awarded the prestigious
Teamwork Award at the Montclair Robotics Tournament. FLL Robotics is a
global robotics competition wherein each team must research and solve a
current, real-world issue. This year, the challenge was transportation
related. The Academy’s "Panther Power" team created an innovative solution
to helicopter safety issues by devising an ultrasonic proximity sensor to
help prevent collisions. The Panther Power team also assembled and
programmed its Mindstorm robot using complex software.
At the Montclair Qualifying Robotics Tournament on December 4th, Panther
Power competed against many teams from the region. They presented their
research and solutions to a panel of judges, who questioned them about their
research process, solution and teamwork. The Panther Power team also
competed in the "pits" where its robot diligently accomplished its required
tasks, earning the team’s highest score ever. Many fellow Academy students
and families cheered on the Panther Power team, in a show of school unity
and spirit.
The Panther Power team won the Teamwork Award which recognizes exceptional
partnership, strong problem solving skills and great group dynamics. They
were also among the top teams to qualify for the NJ State Championships on
December 12th, where Panther Power again earned strong scores and high
praise from the judges. Having also won the Project Award in 2008, its
rookie year, the Panther Power team is proud of its accomplishments and is
looking forward to next year’s competition which will focus on the
biomedical industry.
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Academy of OLP
Students Adopt a Wolf at Lakota Wolf Preserve
1/30/2010
Students at The Academy of Our Lady of Peace School in New Providence,
recently adopted a wolf at the Lakota Wolf Preserve in Columbia, NJ. Academy
religious education teacher Mrs. Elizabeth Frith spearheaded the sponsoring
of this magnificent animal because it "provided both a great service
opportunity for the students…and a means to positively contribute to the
environment."
Mrs. Frith has long been dedicated to the preservation of these wolves and
introduced her students at AOLP to the Lakota Wolf Preserve. The Preserve is
home to arctic, timber and tundra wolves. Four packs of wolves, along with
bobcats and foxes, are raised in this natural environment by its dedicated
owners and volunteers. The Academy students toured the Preserve, observed
the wolves and learned about the packs’ social structure and eating habits.
The students were so enthralled by the beautiful animals, that they decided
to "adopt" or sponsor a wolf, providing for its feeding, medical needs and
general care.
Lead by the efforts of Mrs. Frith and the 7th grade class, AOLP students
embraced this unique service opportunity and celebrated AOLP Wolf Week. The
students donated their time, making unique wolf buttons and banners, which
were sold to family, friends and community supporters. The proceeds would be
used to sponsor a wolf chosen by the students. Wolf Week concluded with Wolf
Day where students showed support for their new furry friend, and voted to
adopt a young wolf named Orion. The students are thrilled to support and
follow the growth and development of Orion, and to expand their community
service work to include the Lakota Wolf Preserve.
Photo above: Academy of OLP students sponsored this magnificent wolf named
Orion at the Lakota Wolf Preserve.
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* May 2008 - Our Lady of Peace School awarded Academy status by the Archdiocese of Newark. Letter (PDF)
* July 2008 - Msgr. Mahoney, Pastor of St. John's Church in Newark, thanks 1st grade
teacher, Mrs. Judy Gale, on her class' contribution to his parish's food bank last year. Letter (PDF)
* September 2008 - Second letter from Msgr. Mahoney, Pastor of St. John's Church in Newark regarding their Mission work. Letter
(PDF)
* December 2009 - Our faculty participated in McTeacher's Night at McDonald's in New Providence taking over many of the duties behind the counters. It was a
really fun event and we raised over $700 for our school! Thanks to all of our families that supported us!
McTeachers' Night at New Providence McDonald's
* April 2009 - Hot Air Balloon Pilots Instruct Children to Follow Their Dreams at The Academy of Our Lady of Peace
(Web page at The Alternative Press)
* April 2009 - Academy of Our Lady of Peace Students Accepted at Union County Magnet High
School (Web page at The Alternative Press)
* April 2009 - Students at The Academy in Grades PreK-4 to 8 entertained parents and friends with Broadway Hits and "The Little Mermaid."
* May 2009 - Giovanni M. in Grade 4 was awarded the "Union County Constitutional Officers' Certificate of Achievement". His work will be part of the Union County calendar that comes out
next year and is hanging in the court house for all to view.
By The Academy of Our
Lady of Peace School
5/28/2009
Eighth grade students from The Academy of Our Lady of Peace School teamed up
with Operation Bling to bring comfort and care to cancer patients at local hospitals.
Bill and Chris Ferdinand, owners of Ferdinand Jewelers in New
Providence, recently launched "Operation Bling," a charitable organization which gives sparkling jewels to
cancer patients during their hospital stays. Operation Bling provides local hospitals with an assortment of
sterling silver and cubic zirconium jewelry, presented in a lovely case which includes a poem called "What
Cancer Cannot Do." This heartfelt gift provides patients with a few moments of joy during an otherwise difficult
time.
Click
here to read more. * May 2009 - The
Academy of Our Lady of Peace families and faculty march in the New
Providence Memorial Day Parade and then enjoy a barbeque on the church
grounds. It was a beautiful day with great company and lots of fun and good
food!
Click here to see more
* May 2009 - After the 1st Grade held their Mexican Market Day, they donated all of the proceeds they acquired to help St. John's Soup Kitchen for the
needy. During Mexican Market, the students sell their hand-made trinkets to their parent and grandparent
visitors to practice their money counting skills. Father Neil from St. John's Church in Newark writes, "Wow! What
an inspiration for us "old folks." Please let them know how happy I was and how much the poor and hungry were
helped by their great Love!"
* June 2009 - Congratulations to The Class of 2009! You did it!
* Kindergarten's Graduation - Congratulations!
* Academy Panther Volleyball Camp
July 2009
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