Mother of Divine Grace School Uniforms
For the Academic year 2002-2003

• Yellow golf shirt (Short or long sleeves) with Mother of Divine Grace School Logo

• Blue sweatpants or shorts

• Blue sweatshirt or blue cardigan sweater with Mother of Divine Grace School logo

• Sneakers

• White athletic socks

• Blue, white, and gold plaid jumper with school emblem

• Jumper may be no shorter than two (2) inches above the knee

• Yellow Peter Pan collar (Short or Long sleeves)

• Blue socks or blue tights

• Blue cardigan sweater with Mother of Divine Grace logo

• Solid blue tie saddle shoes with rubber soles and heels

Please note that half days mean a noon dismissal, unless otherwise stated.

Please note that a school holiday means no school for children.

PLEASE REFER TO EACH MONTH'S CALENDAR TO SEE IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY CHANGES.

• Friday, October 3rd Noon Dismissal; Faculty Meeting

• Friday, November 7th Noon Dismissal; Faculty Meeting

• Wednesday, November 26th Thanksgiving Holiday begins at 1PM

• Thursday, November 27th Happy Thanksgiving; School Holiday

• Friday, November 28th School Holiday

• Friday, December 5th Noon Dismissal; Faculty Meeting

• Monday, December 8th Immaculate Conception; Holy Day; School Holiday

• Thursday, December 18th Noon Dismissal; Parent-Teacher Dismissal

• Friday, December 19th School Holiday; Parent-Teacher Conference

• The week of December 22nd Christmas Vacation; School Holidays

• The week of December 29th Christmas Vacation; School Holidays

• Monday, January 19th School Holiday; Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Friday, January 30th Noon Dismissal; End of Catholic Schools Week Lunch

• Friday, February 6th Noon Dismissal; Faculty Meeting

• Friday, February 13th School Holiday; Faculty Retreat

• Monday, February 16th School Holiday; President's Day

• Friday, March 5th Noon Dismissal; Faculty Meeting

• Friday, April 2nd Noon Dismissal; Faculty Meeting

• Wednesday, April 7th Easter Vacation begins at 1PM

• Thursday, April 8th Holy Thursday; School Holiday

• Friday, April 9th Good Friday; School Holiday

• Monday, April 12th; Easter Monday; School Holiday

• Friday, May 7th Noon Dismissal; Faculty Meeting

• Thursday, May 20th Ascension Thursday, Holy Day; School Holiday

• Friday, May 21st School Holiday

• Friday, May 30th Memorial Day; School Holiday

• Friday, June 4th Noon Dismissal; Faculty Meeting

• Monday, June 7th School Holiday; Clerical Day

• Tuesday, June 8th Noon Dismissal

• Wednesday, June 9th Noon Dismissal

• Thursday, June 10th Noon Dismissal; Happy Summer

     At the heart of Catholic education is the student's instruction in Catholic doctrine and Christian values. No other goal supersedes that of leading a student to a greater knowledge of and a more profound love of God.

     As an extension of this goal, the school's aim is to develop the student's intellectual competencies, increase the student's awareness of the responsibility to use God-given talents for the good of society, to encourage the student to be sensitive to the needs of local and global communities, and to be committed to the cause of peace and justice both nationally and internationally.  We believe that these goals are best realize when family and school community work together to assure that each student realizes that they are special, loved, and called to make a difference in the world.

     Mother of Divine Grace School Community continually strives to provide a Christ-centered environment that permeates the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and social life of the student. The administration and faculty if Mother of Divine Grace School willingly assumes responsibility for the spiritual and academic development to the students entrusted to their care.  We expect parents to be supportive of these efforts of the parish, and by providing their children with a home environment that is conductive to the growth of Christian values and virtues.

      On October 1, 1944, Sisters of the Most Holy Trinity arrived at Mother of Divine Grace Parish to do social work among the community.  Their ministry in Catholic education began in 1947 when the second and third floors of the church were converted into classrooms. The beginning of the academic year in September, 1947, saw one hundred seven children enrolled in grades Kindergarten through four. Grades five and six were added a year later, with grades seven and eight added in 1949 and 1950, respectively. The first graduating class was in June, 1951. When the new church opened in November 1950, work was begun to convert the first floor of the old church into new classrooms,  By 1963, with the school in disrepair, and costs of bringing it up to code with local ordinances prohibitive a decision needed to be made.  Our pastor, Fr. Henry Chapman recognized the need for a new educational facility to meet the changing needs of the students, so a Building Fund was established and Construction was begun on the new school.  The summer of 1964 saw the demolition of the old school building, an in September 1964, students entered the new school building on Monmouth Street.  Many changes have occurred since that time, including the addition of a Kindergarten computer lab.  Today, there are over two hundred students enrolled at MDG, taught by a team of dedicated professional Christian educators, aided by an active Home and School Association, and supported by a local Alumni Association.  Through the presence of out pastor, teachers, parents, and church community we continue to strive to give our children a solid Christian education to prepare them for their life in the world.