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I hope the school year is going smoothly for you and your children. In the beginning of August, I wrote to you with information about the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, which could bring significant financial support for families of K-12 students across New Jersey to choose the school – including a Catholic school – and services that are best for their children. I am writing today to ask you to contact Governor Sherrill to urge her to opt New Jersey in to this program, which you can do through the NJ Catholic Conference Voter Voice System.

The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit has two components important to Catholic school families and supporters:

1. Scholarships to Attend Catholic Schools. Students from families with a household income up to 300% of the local median income – around $310,000 in most parts of the Diocese of Camden – would qualify for financial support from a scholarship.

1. Tax Credits for Scholarship Donations. Scholarships would be funded by gifts from donors who redirect a portion of their federal taxes – up to $1,700 for individuals and $3,400 for married couples – through a 100% tax credit for their contribution. Donors may designate their contributions for a particular school or group of schools, increasing the scholarship funds available to eligible students.

Although this is a federal program, Governor Sherrill must opt in before January 1, 2027 to allow these funds to be available to families in New Jersey. Thirty states have opted in so far, but New Jersey is not yet one of them. Please join the effort to bring this program to NJ families by contacting Governor Sherrill through the template provided by the NJ Catholic Conference and sharing this opportunity with others.

Thank you for choosing Catholic school. By working together, we can help ensure that all children in South Jersey have the opportunity to experience the benefits of a Catholic school education and that parents like you can continue to provide that education for your children.

With gratitude,

Dr. William A. Watson

Superintendent of Schools

• NOV 11 - Veteran's Day Ceremony
• NOV 12 - Student Picture Day
• NOV 12 & 13 - Little Mermaid Jr Auditions
• NOV 15-21 - Discover Catholic Schools Week
• NOV 17 - OPEN HOUSE

• NOV 20 - Thanksgiving Luncheon

• NOV 23 - Parent Teacher Conferences Night

• NOV 24 - Pie Sale Delivery

• NOV 25 - HALF DAY Read-a-thon DDD (100 minutes read & logged)
• DEC 2 - PTO Meeting
• DEC 4 - CHOP Pajama Day - DDDD
• DEC 6 - Breakfast with St. Nick
• DEC 7 - NO SCHOOL Parent Teacher Conferences Daytime
• DEC 7 - Barclay Pies Dine & Donate
• DEC 8 - NO SCHOOL Immaculate Conception
• DEC 15 - PreK Christmas Concert
• DEC 17 - Christmas Tree Lighting & Concert

Visit our online calendar below for times and more details.

🔽Our 2026-27 Printable School Calendar is Now Available Below!📆

All Veteran's of the RCS Family are welcome to attend. Please fill out the form below to register, and be featured in our slideshow presentation to Honor all of our Veteran's.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:45–8:15am Breakfast for Veteran's provided by the PTO, Parish Center-1-St. Mary's Room

8:15–9:15am Veteran's Day Service in the Gym with Slideshow Presentation.

Check your emails for more details from your child's room parent regarding donations and volunteering. Or visit the website here for more info.

Please submit this form and payment by Monday, November 9th.

Auditions will be Thursday, November 12th and Friday, November 13th till 5pm.

Any student in 6th-8th grade is able to audition. The 8th grade class will have the first opportunity for lead roles, since this show is their fundraiser. The show we have chosen has a lot of fun roles, so there are a lot of opportunities.

The cost of the program for 6th and 7th graders is $100.

8th graders are not charged for the program since it is covered in their 8th grade fees. The fee will offset the cost parents normally would be asked to pay for costumes. We may still ask for minimal costume pieces to be supplied by cast members.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Renbjor at jrenbjor@rcscherryhill.com.

Mrs. Renbjor & Ms. Thomas

REGISTER TODAY

🎉 WE HIT OUR FIRST GOAL! $10,000 RAISED! 🎉

🎬PAJAMA MOVIE DAY – GOAL REACHED! Tentatively December 22!

🏆 MORE REWARDS. MORE FUN!

• 👕 Most Class Minutes: Wacky Dress Down Day

• 🍿 Individual Goals: 100 Minutes = Free Dress Down 11/24, 500 Minutes = Popcorn & a Movie

• 🎁 Top Readers: $25 Amazon Gift Card in Primary, Intermediate & Middle School

• 🍕 Most Class Donations: Pizza Party!

• 💳 Top Student Fundraiser: $50 Amazon Gift Card

• 🥳 Student Donor Rewards: Snacks (currently being distributed), a chance to pie a willing staff member (at Field Day) & a week-long dress-down pass!

🏈 NEXT SCHOOLWIDE GOALS

• $10K – Pajama Movie Day ✅

• $20K – Student Powder Puff Game

• $30K – Staff vs. Student Game

📲 BONUS PRIZES FOR SHARING!

• Send 10 texts for a chance to win a Disney trip!

• Share on Facebook through your dashboard and pick a fidget from the Treasure Box!

📚 HAVE YOU ACTIVATED YOUR ACCOUNT?

It takes less than 5 minutes! Activate your child's account to track reading minutes, collect donations and share with friends and family.

👉 ACTIVATE YOUR READER HERE

🎥 Need help signing up? WATCH THIS QUICK VIDEO

Visit your parent portal to re-enroll for 2027-28 today. This year’s re-enrollment fee as per the Diocese is $150. After December 31, 2026 this will go up to $200, then increase once more after March 31, 2027 to $250. So re-enroll before December 31, 2026 for the lowest fee.

Families with new little ones please begin their Admissions Process in the parent portal by clicking “Add a new student” under your current students on the main dashboard.

Additionally, Financial Aid Applications are now open for the 2027-28 school year. Applications submitted by Dec 31, 2026 have a better chance of receiving aid, so get started today here! Questions about Financial Aid and Tuition Assistance view our FAQ here.