SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEMO
Everything You Wanted To Know
Week of 01-13-25
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
Tonight you can enjoy a night off from cooking to help support our school! The Chipotle on Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy will be donating 25% of sales between 4-8pm if you show the flyer attached (or on social media) or use the promo code MEBT4K4 when ordering online. Thanks!
Later this month we will celebrate our Cardinal Week of Giving, which includes our Grandparents and Special Friends event on Wednesday, January 29th from 9:30am - 11:30am. To help us identify who will be joining us for this special event, please CLICK HERE to RSVP and register your child’s Grandparent and/or Special Friend for this event.
As we get ready to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. this Monday, let’s all remember his great message of hope and justice. He was a great example of determination and equality for all. Thanks to our 6th graders for creating our front bulletin board combining our virtues with MLK's famous “I Have A Dream” speech. Enjoy the three day weekend!
CALENDAR REMINDERS:
Tuesday 1/14: 7:15am LeadHERship in library, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm Xanadu rehearsal in CFC, 4:00-8:00pm Chipotle Fundraiser at B’ton-Hillsdale Hwy location, 5:30pm SAC meeting, 6:30pm PTC exec. Meeting
Wednesday 1/15: 7:30am Glee Club in parish music room, 1:00pm School Mass (6th gr), 2:05pm Dismissal, Winter Chess Wizards 1st class
Thursday 1/16: 7:30am Glee Club in library, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm Xanadu rehearsal in CFC, 7:00pm Men’s Club meeting in CFC
Sunday 1/19: Happy Birthday to Ms. Lawrence!
Monday 1/20: NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Tuesday 1/21: 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm Xanadu rehearsal in CFC
Wednesday 1/22: Re-Enrollment for Current Families Ends, 7:30am Glee Club in parish music room, 1:00pm School Mass (5th Gr), 2:05pm Dismissal, Chess Wizards
Thursday 1/23: 7:30am Glee Club in library, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm Xanadu rehearsal in CFC
PLAYGROUND DUTY:
Playground duty is from 11:25am - 1:00pm. If there is a conflict with your scheduled playground duty date, please notify Holly Hunt, our playground duty coordinator, as far in advance as possible so that she can reschedule your duty. Thank you for your help in the lunchroom and on the playground.
Tuesday 1/14: MONNIG
Wednesday 1/15: BAUER (PRENTICE)
Thursday 1/16: BROWNING
Friday 1/17: SCHMIDT (MATT & EMILY)
Monday 1/20: NO SCHOOL - MLK DAY
Tuesday 1/21: ANDRETTA
Wednesday 1/22: BACHLEDER
Thursday 1/23: ANDREWS
Friday 1/24: GENTILE (DAGGETT)
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Yesterday, our Cardinal Week of Giving Chair, Sara Richardson, put out an excellent introduction email to our “Big Hair Because We Care!” Cardinal Week of Giving line up. Here are some of the quick links for your reference:
Additionally, for your convenience, we have attached the complete email to this SAM as well.
CARDINAL HAPPENINGS
Chipotle Fundraiser - Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025
TODAY from 4:00-8:00pm
Be sure to use code MEBT4K4 if you order online, or show the attached flyer (hard copy or on your phone) if going in-person
9375 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton, OR 97005-3360
BIG HAIR BECAUSE WE CARE - Please see attached flyer
2025-26 TUITION ASSISTANCE TIMELINE
Families applying for FACTS Grant & Aid for the 2025/2026 school year must complete their assessment and submit the necessary supporting documentation to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment @ https://online.factsmgt.com/aid. The following information is required in order for FACTS to process your application. Completed online application
Payment of the application fee ($40)
Copies of your 2023 tax return including all schedules
Copies of your 2024 W-2’s for you and your spouse
Copies of supporting documentation for Social Security, Income, Welfare, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers’ Compensation and TANF
The application fee is $40 and can be paid via credit card. Please note the deadline to submit your online application with FACTS is January 30th.
FRED MEYER COMMUNITY REWARDS
In the 4th quarter of 2024 SJF earned $254.63 from 82 households participating in the Fred Meyer Rewards program. Learn how to tie your rewards card to this program HERE
NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE RECRUITMENT
National Charity League is an organization for mothers with daughters in grades 7-12 with core programming around leadership, philanthropy, and culture. Recruitment and the prospective member application process traditionally takes place during a girl's 6th grade year, but girls may join a class, if space allows, through 9th grade. For girls applying in 6th grade, they would start in their 7th grade year.
The Portland Chapter is known for its exceptional programming, multitude of excellent philanthropy opportunities, and for its warm, welcoming membership. We are hosting an information session for mothers in January and February 2025. Our current members would love to meet you, tell you about membership in the Portland chapter, and answer any questions you may have.
The one opportunity to join NCL this year is during the NCL membership drive January 15th - March 1st. Applications open on January 15, 2025, and are available online. Girls currently in grades 6th, 7th & 8th are eligible. If you want information about our prospective member night, or have any questions, please reach out to Laura Chehab, VP of Membership at [email protected] . Please feel free to extend this invitation to any moms who may wish to learn more about NCL. All are welcome. More information can be found on our website at https://www.nationalcharityleague.org/chapter/portland/
LaSALLE FUTURE FALCON NIGHT - GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
This Thursday, Jan.16
Information and a QR code for registration are on the attached flyer.
JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL CYO/YOUTH NIGHT
JANUARY 24, 2025
JV2 AT 4:00, JV AT 5:30 &
VARSITY AT 7:00 | KNIGHT GYM
Additional information is on the attached flyer.
PARENTS’ MORNING OFF - SATURDAY, FEB. 8
Just in time for Valentine’s Day! See the attached flyer for all the details.