==School Gallery==

Welcome to the Visitation Academy photo gallery,
2007 - 2008!
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=Click here to view the Carnival 2008 Photo Gallery=

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=Our 2008 8th Grade Graduating Class!=

=Pope Benedict's Visit to the US= “Grade Five Links their Good Actions” The fifth grade students of Visitation Academy in Paramus, NJ, performed random acts of kindness and participated in various service projects to commemorate the birthday of Pope Benedict XVI. Each act is represented by a “loop” on their “chain.” The project will continue through May 31. “Fifth Grade and Kindergarten” Visitation Academy students in grade five assisted the Kindergarten students in various Religion projects such as developing a “TV slide show” portraying different scenes from Jesus’ life. This service was incorporated into the hours pledged in honor of Pope Benedict XVI birthday. Rosary Middle School students gave of their “free time” to assist younger students in learning how to pray the Rosary. “Happy Birthday” Students in grade one prepared birthday cards for Pope Benedict XVI. “Booklets” Sister Philomena OP, Principal of Visitation Academy, held a prayer service for the entire student body in honor of the Pope’s visit and handed out booklets about the Pope’s life and his visit to the United States.


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=Science is Everywhere at Visitation Academy= Students in grade two are observing the process of caterpillars turning into butterflies. They are now in the chrysalis stage. Once the butterflies are formed the students will release them to pollinate flowers. The students in grade five learned how to recycle their own paper! In honor of “Arbor Day”, the third grade students participated in the “Department of Environmental Protection Division of Parks and Forestry Seedling Care Project. The students each received a seedling to take home and care for. They were also required to research and write an essay on how to properly care for trees, why trees are important to our environment and how trees are used in our society.


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=Holy Week at Visitation Academy=




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=Catholic Schools Week= Visitation Academy celebrated CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK! It was a time to honor our school’s excellence and highlight our mission and tradition It was a time to encourage prospective students to consider the high-quality education and faith-focused values we offer It was a time to celebrate our great school! We started our Catholic School’s Week with Sunday Liturgy. The week continued with many educational, inspirational and fun activities. Here are just a few: Fine Arts Afternoon. Families enjoyed creative writings, displays of students’ paintings and art work as they listened to the musical presentations by our students. The Catholic War Veterans came in during the week to present a moving story about four Chaplains who gave their lives for others during WWII. Valley Hospital presented a program for grades four and five titled “All Bones About It.” Tuesday evening was our annual “FAMILY FUN NIGHT.” Parents vs. children in a night of relay races and games! Dinner was provided by the Student Council. A representative from The American Self-Defense School presented a program for grades three through eight. The students were taught important nutrition information. Students in various grades shared favorite Bible stories with younger grades, storybooks and crafts. Fr. Michael Sheehan, Annunciation Parish spoke with students on Vocations. International Lunch and special lunch for all students Teacher Appreciation Day and School Spirit Day. Faculty vs. Grade Eight in our annual Volleyball Game! The week ended with our 1st Annual Family Movie Night!








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=Gingerbread House= Visitation Academy – The Student Council of Visitation Academy sponsored a Gingerbread House Contest in conjunction with building a “life-sized” Gingerbread House. The students in grades Pre-k through Grade 2 had the opportunity to walk through the House and meet with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. All enjoyed the festive environment. Donations were accepted for a family in Eastern Africa through the Peace Corp School Program. Following, a “Joy to the World” party was held for all toddlers from the surrounding towns and parishes. Seventh grade students read aloud to the children, prepared a beautiful craft and all enjoyed a delicious dessert!


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=Feed the Birds!= Visitation Academy - The seventh grade and Kindergarten students recently got together to make a pine cone bird feeder. First the students tied a piece of string to one end of a pinecone. Next they mixed one part margarine to one part peanut butter. This mixture was then applied to the pinecone. It was then rolled in bird seed. The feeders were placed in the freezer over night so that the peanut butter mixture bonded to the bird seed. The students then brought the bird feeders home to hang them on a tree. Remember, all living things must eat. Even our friends the birds in the harsh winter months.


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=Science is everywhere at Visitation Academy= Balloon Rocket … How far can a rocket go? Using a balloon, straw, string and formulas….the sixth grade students of Visitation Academy tested velocity and distance. The students blew up a balloon (left untied), taped a straw to the bottom and put the string through the straw. With one partner standing 25 feet away the balloon was released. How far did it go? This was repeated a number of times to obtain an average which was calculated and documented indicating distance.

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=Rutgers Science Explorer= December 12th and 13th, Grades 5 through 8 experienced hands-on science activities provided by a 40 foot, state-of-the-art, custom designed mobile laboratory and science demonstration center. The Rutgers Science Explorer is staffed by Rutgers scientists, who led our students in experiments exploring the excitement of the life, earth, and physical sciences. The bus accommodates two Rutgers instructors, 20 students and three teachers at a time.


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=Baptism= Fr. Dennis teaches our First grade students about the sacrament of baptism

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