Week of March 8
MARCH AT A GLANCE
DELAYED OPENING
March 11 | 10:00 a.m.
NO SCHOOL | Spring Weekend
March 13
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
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 28Lincoln 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.
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 WonderlandSpring 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 North Carlstadt, NJ 07072
Cocktail Attire
COMMUNITY NEWS
Social Justice Symposium
On Friday, February 27, scholar-leaders attended the Social Justice Institute Symposium at Caldwell University. Students explored social justice issues through presentations on science fiction writing, Social Emotional Learning, AI and social media platforms, and more.
Our young social justice advocates also heard from leaders such as Yolanda N. Melville, Director, New Jersey Division on Civil Rights; Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, U.S. Representative, NJ 10th Congressional District; and Heidi Schlumpf, Senior Correspondent, Commonwealth Magazine. It was an informative and inspiring event for all who attended.
10th Grade Littles Show Your Love for Your Bigs
Before we know it, it will be time for 10th grade Littles to say goodbye to their Bigs when they graduate in June. Celebrate your Big with a heartfelt dedication in the 2026 yearbook. Visit YearbookOrderCenter.com to reserve your tribute. Ad prices start at just $45! Use order number 4372 to get started. Deadline is tomorrow, March 9.
GIRL Congress
GIRL Congress is an all-day conference planned and executed by high school Girl Scouts for high school girls. The event will be held at Fordham University (Lincoln Center Campus) on March 14. Girls must be registered in order to attend the event, as there are limited spots available. Click here to view the flyer, which includes a QR code to register. For more information, visit girlcongress.com.
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.
IN THE CLASSROOM
MEDQUEST SUCCESS!
Natasha Sunil, MEDQUEST Senior, passed the NHA Electrocardiography Technician exam on Saturday, February 28. Natasha passed the exam on her first attempt and is the first one in the senior MEDQUEST class to receive her ECG Certification.
Congratulations Natasha on your tenacity, motivation and professionalism!
Additionally, MEDQUEST Seniors earned their Stop the Bleed certifications, completing hands-on training to respond confidently in traumatic bleeding emergencies. Congratulations to all!
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Catholic Sisters Week
March 8-14
The story of the Dominican Sisters begins in 1206 in Prouille, France, where St. Dominic established the first community of Dominican women, eleven years before the Order of Preachers was approved by Pope Honorius III. These women embraced the call of the Gospel with courage, ingenuity, and a deep trust in divine providence. Each congregation has its own unique history and story, from the many congregations that trace their roots back to Regensburg, Germany.
Four candidates for admission to the Order of the Sisters of St. Dominic taking the veil on August 4, 1882 arrived at the Dominican Convent in Jersey City from Germany (represented above).
During Catholic Sisters Week, we give thanks for the witness of the Sisters whose lives shape our schools and communities. We pause to reflect on how their faithful response to God’s call inspires our own work of teaching, serving, and preaching the Gospel today.
Stations of the Cross
Join Dominican Young Adults of Caldwell on Thursday, March 19, at 7:00 p.m. to Pray the Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross or Via Crucis, are a series of 14 images or carvings depicting key events in Jesus’s passion.
Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86889035180
ATHLETICS
Track & Field 4×800 Qualifies for Meet of Champions
On the heels of placing 2nd at State Finals in Non-Public B, the 4×800 relay team qualified for the Meet of Champions, today, at Ocean Breeze in Staten Island.
Go Blue Devils! NJSIAA 20% Off Shop Event at DICK’S Sporting Goods Expires Monday, March 9
Offer available in store at all New Jersey locations. Click here for coupon.