Week of March 16
MARCH AT A GLANCE
Pippin
Saint Peter’s Prep Production March 12-15
Spring Sports Media Day
March 18
End of Quarter 3
March 20
SDA 29th Annual Spring Thaw Lincoln Park
March 28
SPRING THAW
29th Annual Spring Thaw 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
It’s time to lace up for one of our most cherished traditions: the 29th Annual Spring Thaw 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Founded nearly three decades ago by our longtime friend and former Athletic Director, John E. Nagel, this event is more than just a race—it’s a celebration of community, fitness, and unstoppable school spirit.
Saturday, March 28 Lincoln Park | Jersey City12:50 p.m. | Welcome1:00 p.m. | 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk **NEW TIME**1:30 p.m. | 5K Run/Walk **NEW TIME**$35 Entry Fee (Includes a guaranteed Spring Thaw t-shirt if registered in advance!)
Your participation does more than just get you across the finish line—it directly powersthe SDA Athletic Fund.
COMMUNITY NEWS
SDA Juniors Attend NACAC National College Fair
On March 4, Saint Dominic Academy’s junior class attended the NACAC National College Fair at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center in Edison, NJ. During the event, students had the opportunity to explore a wide range of colleges and universities and speak directly with admissions representatives, allowing them to ask questions and make valuable connections as they begin their college search process. Nearly 300 colleges and universities were in attendance, representing institutions from across the United States and around the world.
Ms. Munson Choice for Woman of Action Award
Our very own physical education and health teacher, Ms. Munson, is Jersey City Councilman-at-Large Michael Griffin’s choice for a Woman of Action Award.
Ms. Munson joined SDA in the fall and is an important reminder of the impact of living the Four Domincan Pillars—Study, Service, Prayer and Community. To read more, please click here.
THE MIDDLE SCOOP
Middle School Scholar-Leaders Explore the Municipal Courthouse
The middle school scholar-leaders recently took part in an exciting and educational field trip to the Municipal Courthouse. During their visit, they had the opportunity to meet with two judges, the city prosecutors, and the public defenders, gaining firsthand insight into how the local justice system operates. Students also toured several behind-the-scenes areas of the courthouse, including the holding cells, evidence room, mugshot area, and fingerprinting lab. The experience provided a unique, real-world look at the legal process and sparked great conversations about careers in law and public service.
MEDQUEST Hosts Hands-On Presentation for Middle School
Saint Dominic Academy’s Middle School scholar-leaders were recently invited to a special presentation hosted by our MEDQUEST junior and senior classes, offering them a firsthand look into the world of healthcare. During the interactive session, the middle schoolers had the opportunity to learn about some of the basic skills medical assistants use every day.
Through a series of demonstrations led by the MEDQUEST students, they explored how to take vital signs, properly bandage an injury, and even provide basic care and diagnostic skills for animals using the program’s canine simulation dummy.
The hands-on experience allowed the younger students to ask questions, participate in demonstrations, and get a glimpse into the practical skills students develop in the MEDQUEST program. The middle schoolers thoroughly enjoyed the presentation and had a fantastic time learning from their SDA sisters.
APRIL AT A GLANCE
NO SCHOOL | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY
April 1
NO SCHOOL | EASTER BREAK
April 2-12
SDA T&F Spring Invitational 2026
April 6
Alice in Wonderland Spring Play
April 17-18
Take A Swing at Cancer Softball Tournament
April 25 (Rain date April 26)
Crown & Cross: The Saint Dominic Academy Scholarship Gala
April 25
Head of School Elizabeth Christou-Woodall and the Saint Dominic Academy Board of Trustees cordially invite you to celebrate our esteemed honorees during an evening of dinner, dancing, awards presentation, live Fund-A-Scholar auction, and more.
Honoring
Denna and John Hester P ’08, ’09, ’15, ’24, ’26Tracy Espiritu McKay, D.O. ’03
Saturday, April 25
6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Il Villaggio
651 Route 17 NorthCarlstadt, NJ 07072
Cocktail Attire