Olen Kalkus
Headmaster
609-921-0099
Alan Stifelman
Business Manager
609-924-8151
astifelman@princetonacademy.org
Tom von Oehsen
Director of Admission
609-924-8143
tvonoehsen@princetonacademy.org
Judy Springer
Assistant Director of Admission
609-924-8143
jspringer@princetonacademy.org
August 30, 2010
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Princeton Academy Athletic Team Package
Order by Friday, September 17th!
Team Package:
Included in this package is the following:
- NIKE Heather Gray Hooded Sweatshirt (Logo in center of chest)
- NIKE Heather Gray Sweatpants (Logo on upper thigh opposite of Nike Swoosh)
- NIKE Forest Green Mesh Shorts
(Logo lower leg opposite of Nike Swoosh)
- Heather Gray T-Shirt
(Logo in center of chest)
COST IS $100. Click here to view and to download the order form.
August 05, 2010
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Princeton Academy's Clown Academy ended on July 30 with a wonderful circus performance put on by campers and staff. Parents, grandparents, siblings, and staff had a great time watching the show!
August 02, 2010
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Print the 5th & 6th grade supply list.
Princeton Academy will provide an academic planner.
Buy extra pens, pencils, paper, and highlighters.
Label everything: books, supplies, and clothing.
1 backpack/book bag
1 pencil case
1 binder: suggest Mead Five Star 2 inch zipper binder for social studies, math, science, and Spanish
5 sets section dividers for binder
2 Graph paper notebooks for math and science
5 marble composition notebooks for English (1), religion (1), science (1), math (1)and Spanish (1)
blue or black pens
#2 pencils
3 sets colored pencils for science and math
highlighters
1 scientific calculator for math and science
1 ruler: inches, centimeters and millimeters for math and science
1 protractor for math
200 sheets wide-ruled 3 hole notebook paper
300 sheets college-ruled 3 hole notebook paper for English
900 3x5 index cards for Spanish, science, math, and English
3 3x5 index card file boxes for Spanish, science, and math
1 USB Memory Stick
1 Sketchbook (any size) for art
1 coffee mug for religion
4 plastic three-ring hole punched pocket folders for science, math, Spanish, and English
4 rolls two-sided tape for science and art
Print the 7th & 8th grade supply list.
Princeton Academy will provide an academic planner.
Buy extra pens, pencils, paper, and highlighters.
Label everything: books, supplies, and clothing.
1 backpack/book bag
1 pencil case
1 binder: suggest Mead Five Star 2 inch zipper binder for science, social studies, math, Spanish, and English
5 sets section dividers for binder
2 pads of graph paper for math and science
4 marble composition notebooks for religion, science, and Spanish
blue or black pens
#2 pencils
colored pencils
highlighters
Scissor and tape for home
1 graphing calculator (TI-84) for math and science
1 ruler: inches, centimeters, and millimeters math and science
1 protractor -geometry only
1 compass - geometry only
300 sheets college-ruled 3 hole notebook paper for English and Spanish
4 folders for social studies, math, science, and religion
2 USB Memory Stick
1 coffee mug for religion
1 sketchbook (any size) for art
1 non-athletic shoe (boot, ladies' shoe, cleat, etc.) for art
1 Dictionary
1 Thesaurus (English)
August 02, 2010
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Print the JK Supply List.
A large backpack for daily use.
Lunch box for transporting juice for morning snack and lunch (PASH supplies the snack food unless your child has special needs due to allergies)
Towel to be used with school supplied rest mat
Special stuffed animal/buddy to rest with
An extra set of clothing, including pants, shirt, socks and underwear. Please label each item. These clothes should be brought in a labeled bag or plastic container. They will remain at school and should be changed seasonally, and replaced after use.
The boys will need to have a pair of non-marking sneakers in order to participate in Physical Education class. These shoes will be used when students have Physical Education class indoors. Students should have a different pair of shoes for outdoor use. Students who do not have the appropriate shoes will not be allowed to participate in gym class. Because of safety precautions students cannot participate in gym class with socks on.
Please label all of your son's belongings.
Print the Kindergarten supply list.
All students entering Kindergarten are asked to bring in the following items on the first day of school.
**Please label each one of these items with your son's name. Laundry markers, Sharpies, and iron on tape are all available through fabric and online stores and mail order catalogues.
Book Bag (Please make sure the bag is large to hold a lunch box, library books, and two 9” X 12” folders).
Lunch Box
Towel for rest time (beach towel size)
Small stuffed animal (Beanie Baby size) for rest time
Sneakers that your son can put on independently. These will stay at school and be used twice a day for outdoor play.
Plastic shoe box containing a complete set of clothing:
Pants
Shirt
Socks
Underwear
Homework supplies (for home use) — These items will be needed throughout the year to complete homework.
Glue stick(s)
Kids scissors
Colored pencils or crayons
Print the 1st grade supply list.
All students entering First Grade are asked to bring in the following items on the first day of school:
1 Pack of LOW ODOR Black Expo markers ( fine point)
2 heavy duty 1/2" 3 ring binders with pockets inside cover
Box of 12 crayons
Plastic case to hold supplies listed - measuring 5w x 8 1/2l x 2h, any larger will not fit in the desk
Please label your son's school supplies.
It has been our experience that a gallon zip bag with a labeled change of clothes for your child, including underwear and socks, should be kept in school for those special need days.
THANK YOU!
Mr. Geraci and Ms. Smith
Print the 2nd grade supply list.
2 yellow highlighters
1 Crayola Classic or Washable Markers, Broad Line
1 Crayola Classic or Washable Markers, Fine Line
1 black sharpie
1 old sock to use as an eraser for our whiteboards
(Use one that lost its mate!)
Please DO NOT label these supplies with your son’s name. All of the above items are for SHARED classroom use.
We will supply each child with a pencil box so there is no need to purchase one.
Please have the following supplies at home for homework: pencils, scissors, glue, colored markers or colored pencils, and a ruler that includes inches and metric measures.
Print the 3rd grade supply list.
1 box (8-10) of Crayola Classic THIN Markers
1 box (12) of colored pencils
Pencil box
NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HOME:
Ruler with customary and metric
Dictionary and thesaurus
Sticky notes
Print the 4th grade supply list.
1 box of thin Crayola Classic Color Markers (8 or 10)
Notes
We will supply regular pencils, but you are welcome to send in mechanical pencils if your child prefers them.
Please bring these items to orientation.
Your child will need a memory stick this year. We will discuss it on Back-to-School Night.
Necessary Supplies for Home
A ruler with both customary and metric measure
A protractor
A calculator with basic functions
A dictionary and thesaurus
Thank you!
July 23, 2010
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Work continues in the main building as we prepare the classrooms for the boys' return in September. Some classrooms have new floors, some have new Promethean boards, and all are cleaned and waxed.
The Clown Academy is off to a hilarious start! Here are a few photos of the campers learning to juggle and the all important skill of pie throwing. Be sure to stop by on July 30 at 1pm for the Clown Academy circus performance in the Athletic & Convocation Center. Bring the family!
July 16, 2010
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50 boys from the Princeton area attended the NY Giants Youth Football Camp this week at Princeton Academy. Super Bowl XXV Giants players Stephen Baker, Rodney Hampton, and Perry Williams visited the camp during the week and posed with Princeton Academy campers. By all accounts, the boys had a great week!
July 09, 2010
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Work began this week on the installation of Promethean boards in six classrooms in the lower and middle schools. The interactive boards will help to educate our boys using 21st century technology. All faculty will be able to use the technology.
The nature camp took one last trip to the Plainsboro Preserve last week and found all kinds of species on their visit, including frogs.
Princeton Academy's Clown Academy begins on July 19th and runs through July 30. There is still space; if you are interested please contact Tom von Oehsen via email at tvonoehsen@princetonacademy.org.
June 25, 2010
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Summer Camp is in full swing!
Here are some photos of sports camp, basketball camp, reading and writing adventures, and water play. Everyone is having a great time at Princeton Academy's summer camp! There's still room in the last 2 weeks; contact Vince Geraci to register.
Summer work projects have begun. There is a major project which involves the installation of sprinklers in the Manor House, and the arrival of 7 Promethean boards which will be installed in Middle and Lower School classrooms.
June 23, 2010
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The Princeton Academy baseball team had a solid and exciting season this year. The team got off to a slow start but turned things around by winning the last 4 games of the season. When playing fundamental baseball, the team was able to compete with any other. This team scored the most runs in school history and also hit 4 homeruns during the season. The baseball team will miss its strong group of 8th graders, but the team is built for the future. Coach Clewell and Coach LaSpina enjoyed watching this team come together and grow throughout the season and are looking forward to next season.
The Princeton Academy lacrosse team met with instances of success. The team had a lot of talent and a great deal of raw ability. The team was led by eight 8th graders, however, six of those players left to participate in the Barcelona Exchange Program. As a result of this opportunity, the younger players to fill the spaces left by their absent teammates. They were able to fill the positions adequately. Although there were rough spots along the way, Coach Stevens and Coach Ferrante were happy with the progression of the players. The team showed great improvement over the course of the year. Each player was enthusiastic and kept his spirits high. Overall, the team had a successful season and should continue to develop their talents for years to come.
This year's tennis squad was the largest in our school's history. Each match provided an opportunity to develop our sense of the game and its intricacies. Facing many tough and more advanced opponents was a good learning experience, and everyone worked hard and stayed positive. With so many younger players, we should be able to develop our tennis program and have a great season next year. Coaches Trowbridge and Deisher enjoyed watching the individual progress of many players this season and look forward to further improvement of the team in the future.
June 18, 2010
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Field Day is always fun as teams compete in a variety of activities and crafts. Special thanks to the Parents' Association for a wonderful BBQ!
The Class of 2010 became Princeton Academy's newest alumni on June 8. Faculty, family, and students attended a beautiful Baccalaureate Liturgy, which was planned by the boys and celebrated by Princeton Academy trustee Abbot Giles Hayes, O.S.B. Graduation took place immediately following the Liturgy in the Manor House Gardens. Congratulations!
The fourth grade Father-Son event found the boys and their dads canoeing in the Pine Barrens. Everyone really enjoyed it!
June 14, 2010
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2010-2011 SUPPLY LISTS FOR LOWER SCHOOL GRADES:
June 14, 2010
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MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS FOR 2010-2011
June 14, 2010
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Princeton Academy suggests the following books and authors for students entering grades JK - 4.
June 14, 2010
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Princeton Academy suggests the following books and authors for students entering grades 5 - 8.
June 04, 2010
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At our final "all school Friday Thank Yous" the PAPA parents presented gifts to the Lower School, the Middle School, and the whole school. The gifts, which totaled $16,000 will be used to purchase technology equipment and other items that the division heads have identified. Many thanks to PAPA for all of their hard work in raising this money and to all who have supported the fundraisers. You make a difference in our school and we thank you!
The Middle School was very busy this week: solar cars, wax museum, and dissection in science class!
May 28, 2010
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Here are some pictures from all of the activity in the Lower School and Middle School this week.
The second grade presented their poems to parents as they continued to celebrate Poetry Month.
Have you noticed all of the beautiful flowers planted around the school? Special thanks to the first grade fathers and sons - they held a father/son event and cleaned up our campus.
Several classes were on field trips this week. The second grade went to Sandy Hook recreation area and continued their study of the ocean habitats, and the eighth grade went to Washington DC.
The JK class released their butterflies on the playground this week. Some of the butterflies didn't want to leave!
The fourth grade continued their economics project by marketing and selling the Fourth Grade Joke Book, which is hot off the presses.
The third grade presented a play about the rain forest, which they have been studying about in art, science, social studies, and Language Arts.
Boys in the second and third grades visited with former classmates Cooper and Oliver this week, through the wonder of SKYPE! Cooper and Oliver moved to Singapore at the end of school last year and will return to the US in another year. In the mean time, the boys stay in touch with their buddies through SKYPE.