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SJM_DEPT_Halloween_1020_Dept 10 / 14 / 20 11 : 51 AM Page 2 candy due to concerns about COVID , ” she says . “ My friend is having a kids Halloween party with a small group so at least if we find out later there was COVID present , we can track it and quarantine appropriately . ” This time of year is typically even more festive for DeGrecio , whose son’s birthday is Oct . 30 . “ We always had a big Halloween - themed birthday party with our relatives who would dress up and he looks forward to it every year . Our relatives are nervous coming over this year so we decided to cancel it and do a small bonfire with s’mores in lieu of a big party and cake indoors , ” she says . COVID won’t stop Takara Kapral from Halloween events , including haunted hay rides . On Halloween night , she’s tossing around the idea of putting out a set of kitchen tongs with the candy , but the West Berlin resi - dent says she’s still undecided on how long her kids will trick - or - treat that night , whether just a few close houses or more . “ We will have our masks on when going up to doors to prevent risks to people and ourselves . … After that we are going to a friend’s party where about 10 to 15 families are bringing candy and kids are going to trick - or - treat around the yard with us , ” Kapral says . “ Halloween has to go on . Kids are losing enough as it is and it’s not fair to lose Halloween , especially if people take precautions . ” For Lauren Dutka of West Dept - ford , the No . 1 thing her kids care about is getting dressed up . Her 3 ½ - year - old daughter will be Rapunzel and her 2 - year - old son a Ghostbuster . Although big group trick - or - treating won’t happen , a smaller version will go on . “ We will most likely just trick - or - treat at a few houses on our street , people who know us and would be excited to see the kids dressed up , but the plans otherwise include going to a Halloween party at a friend’s house whom we’ve been with during this time and just let the kids have fun in their costumes , ” Dutka says . Continuing fall traditions has been important — they’ve gone pumpkin picking and plan to carve jack - o ’ - lanterns . “ I’m hoping it’s nice weather on Halloween so we can be outside — that makes me feel safer , ” she says . “ We just have to keep the kids from hugging ; it’s hard and we have to be cautious , but I don’t want them to lose out on the fun traditions we got to do n as kids . ” SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 17 issue 7 SouthJerseyMagazine.com | 15

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SJM_PROFILE_BishopEustace_1020FINAL.qxp_profile 10 / 14 / 20 4 : 59 PM Page 1 PROMOTION B U S I N E S S I G H T S P O T L Bishop Eustace Preparatory School Grounded in tradition : setting course for the future . by LINDSEY GETZ The fact is , when students are challenged derstanding and transparency . This sets the by the material presented to them , they table for the type of environment in which excel . When opponents test them , they per - everyone is encouraged to exchange their severe . And when those in need reach out , ideas , opinions , and feedback in a positive they step up . and constructive manner . ” Eustace Prep fosters that independence Dr . Coccia says that Eustace Prep is by providing the resources and support uniquely situated to help students thrive students may need . They also offer a number and achieve success — helping them over - of unique learning opportunities to help come any challenges that may stand in their develop students academically . Under Eife’s way . direction , the school “ Today’s students have many opportu - has introduced a new nities , but they also face many challenges , STEM Scholar program which includes an some of which have added layers of com - interdisciplinary course of study for students plexity in today’s society , ” she says . “ The that want additional opportunities in sci - ence , technology , engineering , or math . appiness and success of each student is h DR . JACQUELINE COCCIA , HEAD OF SCHOOL STEM Scholars complete additional course - at the heart of my work as a school leader , work and will participate in extracurriculars and every decision I make is considered ishop Eustace Preparatory School in such as robotics club or technology club , through this lens . My role as a trusted Pennsauken Township has a long - held depending upon their specific area of in - advisor and compassionate leader is the reputation as the premier private B terest . As a STEM scholar , students can one that I value most and do my best to Catholic Prep school in South Jersey . With truly develop a mastery of their discipline . uphold every day . Contributing to the welfare new leadership at its helm , it’s not only Eife also highlights the exciting opportu - of every individual under my care can be a maintaining the traditions that helped form nities presented by the Social Studies depart - daunting responsibility , but a responsibility that standing but propelling itself into an ment , which offers a wide range of courses . that I gladly assume to help make a differ - exciting future . There are the courses one would expect like ence in someone’s life . ” Head of School , Jacqueline Coccia , Ed.D . , World History or U.S . Government , but there says that Eustace Prep is dedicated to de - are also upper - level classes like AP European veloping self - discipline , integrity , cooper - Helping Students Take Educational Ownership History , AP Macroeconomics and AP Psy - ation , responsibility and citizen leadership AtEustace Prep , young men and women take chology . Eustace Prep even offers a unique in students . She is part of the new and ac - oncollege - modeled lives where they manage college - prep level course on law and criminal complished leadership that is ensuring Eu - their own schedules across campus and con - justice that looks deeply stace Prep remains on an upward trajectory sult with faculty to reach their full potential . at themes of social as the premier secondary educational in - After all , one of the greatest endeavors of justice . Students go as far as learning how to stitution . Dr . Coccia has a Doctorate in Ed - preparatory school is the development of the prepare a brief for a Supreme Court case . ucational Leadership with a concentration self - disciplined Dr . Coccia says that teachers serve as studentwho is fully equipped in organizational development , more than “ mentors to students ” and they’re committed to excel in college and beyond . 25 years of experience in K - 12 Education to making sure that everyone gets the sup - To achieve this , students embark on a and 20 years of experience in school ad - port that they need to be successful not journey that fosters educational ownership ministration having only in school but in life . not only through academics but through served as a superin - athletic accomplishment , as well . Led by tendent , head of school and principal . Principal Kim Eife , Director of Development “ I believe educational leadership begins Legendary Sports Accomplishments Rick Purcell and Director of Athletics Mike with proactive , effective and consistent com - Those layers of support carry into athletics , McGinn , along with accomplished faculty munication , ” she says . “ This communication as well . A large number of faculty and staff and staff , students develop responsibility depends on my ability to listen actively and also serve as coaches for the school’s 20 in a cooperative atmosphere to prepare for attentively while promoting open and honest different athletic programs . Plus , around a competitive world . two - way dialogue , which leads to clear un - 80 percent of the student population par - SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 17 issue 7 SouthJerseyMagazine.com 16 |

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