Statement of Most Rev. James F. Checchio, JCD, MBA, Bishop of Metuchen, on the passing of Pope Francis:
With heavy hearts the Diocese of Metuchen mourns the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis. From the moment of his election as Supreme Pontiff when he took the name Francis, our Holy Father has emphasized the mercy of God, embracing in his Petrine ministry the poor, the migrant, the marginalized and all those broken by this world’s problems and concerns. We entrust his noble soul to the hands of our Blessed Mother to accompany him to our Father's house. In this Jubilee year in which Pope Francis called us to be Pilgrims of Hope, he has now made the ultimate pilgrimage to the embrace of our loving God.
5/8/2025
Information about supplemental services is in Mrs. Craig’s letter.
Reverend Thomas J. Walsh Anniversary of Ordination
8th Grade Dance
Tuesday May 27 -
Thursday May 29
Grades 6 and 7 Finals
Friday May 30
Baccalaureate Mass – 9:30 am
11:30 am Dismissal
8th Grade Commencement – 4:00 pm
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News & Announcements
Posted May 4, 2025 40th Anniversary Mass
Posted April 15, 2025 Nominations for HSA
We are looking for parents/guardians to self-nominate themselves for the following positions:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
There are also Standing HSA Committees for which we are looking for Chairpersons or Co-Chairpersons. At St. Bartholomew School we have the following committees:
Spirituality
Programs
Hospitality
Social Concerns
Publicity
Fundraising
Legislative
Please send your confidential self-nomination letter to me by Tuesday, May 6. Please include some background information and the reason why you are interested in the position.
Posted April 15, 2025 Substance Use and the Developing Brain presented by St. Peter's University Hospital
Saint Peter’s University Hospital will be conducting a parental webinar series focusing on various substance use and behavioral health topics impacting the adolescent population.
The debut webinar will focus on substance use and its impact on the development of the adolescent brain.
These free webinars are designed to equip parents and guardians with valuable insights, expert guidance, and practical strategies for supporting their teens in navigating substance use and behavioral health challenges. Given the growing concerns around adolescent mental health, we believe this resource could be highly beneficial to families.
Posted March 19, 2025 Online Safety Guide for Parents
In today’s digital world, keeping children safe online is essential. Here are trusted resources to help parents navigate social media, online safety, and digital well-being:
Posted March 11, 2025 Go Fund Me for Terranova Family
Dear St. Bartholomew School Family,
It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that on Saturday, Nurse Joella's husband, Christopher Terranova, passed away unexpectedly. He will be waked on Thursday, March 13 from 2-8 p.m. at MJ Murphy Funeral Home at 616 Ridge Rd., Monmouth Junction, and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 14 at 10:15 a.m. at St. Augustine of Canterbury Roman Catholic Church in Kendall Park. In lieu of flowers, Joella has requested donations be made for her children’s education. A GoFundMe account has been set up https://gofund.me/91267ee5 for this purpose. As you can imagine, she will be out for the week. Please keep Joella, her children Giuliana and CJ, and their extended family in your prayers.
Posted Novembe 24, 2024 St. Bartholomew Voted Best Private School in Central Jersey's Community Choice Awards
Posted November 5 , 2024 Where We Worship
Posted September 13 2024 School Messenger Opt-in & FAQs
Parents and Guardians, you can take advantage of our
Text Messaging Service
Our school utilizes the School Messenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more.
These videos will also be running the story on cable within the East Brunswick Stories Block (a collection of short videos about recent EB events). East Brunswick Stories airs at 6:30AM, 9AM, 11:30AM, 4:30PM, 7PM, and 10:30PM. This will play within it for the next few weeks.
EBTV is available for cable subscribers within East Brunswick.
Channel 26 on Xfinity/Comcast
Channels 37 and 38 on Verizon/Fios
An HD livestream of our channel can be found at ebtv.org.
Posted January 31, 2024 Catholic School Week Recognized by the State of New Jersey
Posted September 23, 2023 Letter from Bishop Checchio
Dear Parents,
It was my great pleasure to celebrate The Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows at the Opening of School Mass on Friday. It was very special for me to celebrate this day with your children and the St. Bartholomew faculty and staff. The 8th grade students hosted the Mass and provided a beautiful experience for all who attended.
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Posted March 13, 2023 Photos from Bishop Checchio's Visit
Bishop James Checchio celebrated Mass at our newly renovated St. Bartholomew Church on March 5, 2023. Students from our school served as ambassadors and participated in the Mass.
Posted May 3, 2022 Flynn O'Hara Uniforms: Sign Up for Uniform Updates! First things first: opt-into St. Bartholomew School’s uniform newsletter to stay in-the-loop on important information and promotions. Make sure to enter your school code listed below to ensure you only receive information relevant to your school!
To our Parish & School Community Introducing Flocknote
Hey St. Bartholomew Community, we’ve adopted a new and improved way of
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Preschool at St. Bartholomew School, East Brunswick, offers the valuable foundation your child needs to succeed in life at a competitive price. Our Smarter Start includes:
Competitive, high-quality academic programs that prepare children with the cognitive and social-emotional skills needed to be successful in school.
Certified teachers — according to experts at the Pew Center, teachers with a bachelor’s degree and specialized training in early childhood education better support children’s development and school readiness.
Faith-based environment where children learn to care for one another and the world they will inherit.
Full-day programs, plus after care, at a competitive price.
St. Bartholomew School: At a Glance
Grades: Pre-K3 through 8th grade; Before and Aftercare is available.
Mission: The mission of Saint Bartholomew School is to love, educate, and inspire our children to live the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Distinctions: Voted “Best Pre-Kindergarten in Middlesex County,” National Junior Honor Society, accredited by AdvancED, a non-profit organization of education professionals that conducts rigorous, on-site reviews of educational institutions to ensure that all learners realize their full potential.
Facilities: Advanced Technology Resource Center, science lab, music room, art room, maker space, Spanish Instruction, library, cafeteria, gymnasium, laptops, iPads, and Pre-K and K-8 playgrounds.
What parents say about St. Bartholomew School: “The St. Bartholomew School community is safe, nurturing, loving, and has become our second family. Every day, my child loves to go to school and comes home excited with stories of what he has learned, projects he has completed, and interactions with friends.”
Visit Us to Learn More
Call 732.254.7105 to request a Back to School Tour.
For over fifty years, Saint Bartholomew School has prepared students to lead fulfilling and purposeful lives in a climate of caring, trust, and respect rooted in the Gospel spirit of love, service, and charity. The model of community we seek is one that embraces our core mission: to love, educate, and inspire our children to live the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is in this sacred landscape that we are authentically present in the classroom and deeply connected with our students, and these connections are held in our hearts, where intellect and spirit meet.
We guide our students to weave a world of learning through best practice in instruction and learning in an environment that is exciting, collaborative, and reflective. An overarching theme of academic optimism, equity, and excellence prevails. Our enrollment is strong and increasing as we continuously update our technology, curriculum, facilities, books, library, professional development, and safety procedures in order to maintain the framework of Best Practice structures and proven cutting-edge implementation strategies.
We partner with our parents/guardians, volunteers, Home School Association, and School Advisory Committee to offer an affordable and outstanding education. Student leaders are developed through our Mentoring and Buddy Programs. We seek to develop and make visible the creativity, productivity, richness, and fruitfulness present in each student through our highly qualified faculty. It is for these reasons that, as stated by parents of a recent graduate in a testimonial, “Saint Bartholomew School should be the standard for all Catholic Elementary Schools.”
Come and see what the Saint Bartholomew School family has to offer!
Virtual Tours of St. Bartholomew
St. Bartholomew School is accepting enrollments for students in Pre-K through Grade 8 for 2022-23 until classes are full. Please call 732-254-7105 to schedule a tour or take one of the virtual tours above today.
Mrs. Craig has granted your request for a new, cooler t-shirt option for gym class!
It is a wicking t-shirt and it can be worn instead of the regular t-shirt. You may want to consider having both options. It can be purchased at FlynnO'Hara only.
The PowerSchool Parent App is experiencing intermittent sync issues for devices with outdated PowerSchool Apps. PowerSchool recommends mobile users to uninstall the PowerSchool App and reinstall it. The attached document can help to resolve the app issue. The PowerSchool Parent portal on web is working without an issue.
Communications
Please review the information in the Principal's Letter which includes information regarding the coming 2 weeks.
School Calendar
Calendar is subject to change and will be posted monthly on an ongoing basis
at this time. Updates will be posted on the Calendar, Forms, & Info page.
Action Alert:
Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) Read now
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Nonpublic School Nursing Services Read now
Free Resource:
A free service to assist residents of our Diocese in receiving support and education on how to understand and obtain mental health services View flyer
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
The St Bartholomew School admits students of any race, color, national and
ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities
generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic
origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions
policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other
school-administered programs.
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Bishop James Checchio celebrated Mass at our newly renovated St. Bartholomew Church on March 5, 2023. Students from our school served as ambassadors and participated in the Mass.
Hey St. Bartholomew Community, we’ve adopted a new and improved way of
communicating that will make it much simpler for you to get the information
you want from us! It’s powered by a service called Flocknote. Like sending a
"note" to your "flock".
