• On March 13, 2020, students, faculty & staff left St. Vincent Martyr School's building to embark on what they originally thought would be a temporary two-week foray into distance learning. Teachers and student had prepared for this possibility as rumors of a potential shutdown of NJ schools became a reality. Though the situation was far from ideal for all involved, the SVMS community pulled together to make the best of this unusual situation. Teachers partnered with parents to deliver a robust educational experience using new tools and techniques. Here are some of the ways in which St. Vincent Martyr School acted in an agile manner to shift to the distance learning required during the 3-month long shutdown of NJ school buildings.

    • All textbooks, workbooks and notebooks sent home with students
    • Assignments managed through Google Classroom
    • Synchronous online classes via secure Zoom meetings
    • Asynchronous online classes via pre-recorded video lessons
    • Use of digital resources to supplement traditional learning, such as
      • ABCya
      • BookFlix
      • Brain Pop
      • Discovery Education
      • iXL
      • Quizizz
      • Scholastic
      • Studies Weekly
      • WebQuest
      • YouTube
    • Virtual, online and drive-by events to promote community bonding & spirit, such as
      • Online Morning Prayer & Assembly
      • Online Weekly Mass
      • Bedtime stories
      • Movie streaming parties
      • Online Spring Fundraiser
      • Spirit Week
      • At-home Field Day
      • Virtual Talent Show (Displaying God's Gifts)
      • Traveling Caravan to celebrate 8th graders & gift lawn signs
      • Online Baccalaureate Mass & Graduation Ceremony
      • Drive-by Kindergarten Celebration