SAM - 01/30/23

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEMO

Everything You Want to Know

Week of January 30, 2023

 

FROM THE PRINCIPAL: 
 

Happy National Catholic Schools Week! On behalf of the entire SJF faculty and staff, I would like to thank you for your commitment to your child’s Catholic education. As a mom of children in Catholic education myself, I recognize the time and financial commitment it takes to be an active member of the school and larger parish community. I wholeheartedly believe that the investment you make in your child’s educational career creates the platform for not only their academic foundation but more importantly a solid spiritual foundation. Thank you for being part of our family!

We are looking forward to the many events we have planned for this week:

Wednesday, Feb 1:

• Grandparent/Special Friends Day!  Please RSVP HERE.

• Visitors are welcome to come to the school starting at 9:30am to pick up their SJF student. Our campus will have activities such as student work displayed in the halls, a book fair in the old cafeteria downstairs and coffee and donuts in our Corrado Family Center. At 10:30am we welcome all to attend our school Mass in the church. Following Mass, we will invite our guests to return their student to their class to resume the remainder of the day (concluding at 2:05pm - typical Wednesday dismissal).

Thursday, Feb 2:

• Cardinal Spirit Week assembly at 11am

• FINAL DAY TO BUY YOUR CARDINAL PARTY TICKETS!  Buy your Camp Cardinal tickets here 

Friday, Feb 3:

• Teachers will have a faith formation inservice-there is no school for students

In closing, here’s a prayer from the National Catholic Educational Association:

Almighty God,

You sent forth your Son as a beacon of hope for all people.

As a Teacher, He has given us the prime example of the importance of education. As disciples, we look to him for inspiration and strength.

Thank you for the many people who have dedicated their lives in service to our Catholic Schools.

Thank you for the teachers and administrators who sustain our schools.

Thank you for the parents who have given support and witness to the importance of Catholic education.

Thank you for the students who work hard to further their education. Bless all our Catholic Schools and the many people who advance our mission.

May our schools be a home for those who seek to grow in openness, faith, love, intellect and commitment to justice.

In your name, we pray. Amen.

 

CALENDAR REMINDERS:

Jan. 29 - Feb. 3:  National Catholic Schools Week

Tuesday 1/31:  3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm Fiddler Rehearsal

Wednesday 2/1:  FACTS Tuition Assistance Deadline, 7:30am Glee Club in church, 9:30-11:30am Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Celebration, 10:30am School Mass (8th Gr), 2:05pm Dismissal, 2:05pm Chess Wizards in old cafe, 2:30pm Faculty meeting

Thursday 2/2: Open Enrollment period ends, 7:30am Glee Club in gym, 11:00am Cardinal Spirit Week Assembly in old cafeteria, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm Fiddler Rehearsal

Friday 2/3 : NO SCHOOL - Faith Formation Inservice Day

Feb. 6 - 10: Camp Cardinal Week

Monday 2/6: Spirit Theme Dress: PJ/Crazy Hair Day

Tuesday 2/7:  Spirit Theme Dress: Tie Dye/Camo Colors Day, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm Fiddler Rehearsal, 5:30pm SAC meeting

Wednesday 2/8:  Spirit Theme Dress: Fancy Dress Day, 7:30am Glee Club in church, 1:00pm School Mass (4th Gr), 2:05pm Dismissal, 2:05pm Chess Wizards in old cafe, 2:30pm Faculty meeting

Thursday 2/9:  Spirit Theme Dress: Campwear/Beanie Day, Mid-Term Progress Reports Distributed via E-mail, 7:30am Glee Club in gym, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm Fiddler Rehearsal

Friday 2/10:  Spirit Theme Dress: Class Colors, 2:15pm School Assembly in gym, 6:00pm Camp Cardinal Party in CFC

PLAYGROUND DUTY REMINDERS:

Playground duty is from 11:25-1:00. The February 2023 duty calendar is on your FACTS Family Portal under Resource Documents. On your assigned day, please check in at the school office and then head to the Corrado Family Center!  It is important to arrive on time on your scheduled playground duty date.  When you don’t show up, three different teachers must give up their lunch periods to cover the primary, intermediate, and middle school lunch recess periods. If you have a conflict with your scheduled duty date, or you are able to help out on a date that needs coverage, please contact our playground duty coordinator, Holly Hunt, at mailto:[email protected]. Thank you for helping our students in the lunchroom and on the playground.

Tuesday 1/31:        CADONAU

Wednesday 2/1:    SCHMITT

Thursday 2/2:        BAILEY

Friday 2/3:        NO SCHOOL

Monday 2/6:        REEL

Tuesday 2/7:        KING (Drew & Megan)

Wednesday 2/8:    MONNIG

Thursday 2/9:        SKARBONKIEWICZ

Friday 2/10:        EDER

GRANDPARENTS & SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY

We are looking forward to welcoming our Grandparents and Special Friends on Wednesday, 2/1 from 9:30-11:30am. In an effort to help with planning, please complete this Google Form to RSVP for your Grandparent and/or Special Friend. More details are on the attached flyer.

Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day Library Book Sale- Come browse and shop all the books waiting to be added to the SJF library. Lots of details are on the attached flyer. 

 

2023-24 TUITION ASSISTANCE TIMELINE

The deadline for this application is tomorrow, Wednesday, February 1st.  Families applying for FACTS Grant & Aid for the 2023/2024 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

1. Payment of the application fee ($40)

2. Copies of your 2021 tax return including all schedules

3. Copies of your 2021 W-2’s for you and your spouse

4. 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 February 1st.

CAMP CARDINAL NEWS

Thank you to the Cardinal Spirit committee for transforming our school into Camp Cardinal!! It is just the beginning - more to come next week!

 

 

Tickets sales for the Camp Cardinal Party (2/10) close THIS THURSDAY 2/2! 

Buy your tickets here!

Want to donate early?

Check payable to SJF or donate here!

The week of Feb. 6-10 is Camp Cardinal Week for all our SJF students!  Each day has a different camp theme:

• Monday: Pajama/Onesie/Comfy/ Crazy Hair Day

• Tuesday:  Camo/Tie Dye -Camo colors (brown, dk green) and Tie Dye Day

• Wednesday:  Fancy Dress Day (Mass)  (church wear/MayCrowning wear)

• Thursday: Campwear Day ( flannels, checkers, beanies, cargo pants, long sleeves, hiking wear.

• Friday: Class Color Day (each class will have designated color theme)

FEBRUARY EXTENDED CARE

Parents, please submit your February 2023 Extended Care dates to Susan Robinson.  The February calendar is attached and on your FACTS Family Portal under Resource Documents.

KEY DATES FOR 2023-24

With registration wrapping up Thursday, we thought we would get some larger dates for the 2023-24 school year on your calendar:

• 1st Day of School: Tuesday, Sept 5th, 2023

• Christmas Break: December 18-29 (Returning on Tuesday, Jan 2, 2024)

• Spring Break: March 25-29, 2024

• Last Day of School: Friday, June 14, 2024 (8th grade graduation Tuesday, 6/11/24)

SW PORTLAND LITTLE LEAGUE

Registration is open for the SWPLL Spring 2023 Softball and Baseball programs. Information on deadlines, fees, and registration is on the attached flyer.

MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE FEBRUARY 24TH

SJF is hosting the next middle school dance on Friday, February 24th from 6:30-8:30pm for students that attend SJF, Holy Trinity and St. Cecilia. Details for our “Neon Nights Glow Dance” and the RSVP link (due Friday, 2/10) are attached. See you there!

 

IBW BOYS’ YOUTH LACROSSE

 

New Player Orientation Clinic

Rieke Elementary School Field

Sun, Feb 5th, 3-4pm

New parents & boys, grades 1-8, are invited.

All equipment provided.

Dress for weather.

Go to WYLAX.net for Club Info

 

CAMP HOWARD SUMMER 2023 CAMP REGISTRATION

Speaking of camp, registration is open for summer camp 2023 at Camp Howard.  Registration and additional information is available at cyocamphoward.org

 

SMA SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS

Registration for St. Mary’s Academy summer camps is officially open! 

St. Mary’s Academy camps are filled with adventures, hands-on activities, and a variety of fun games to pique every girl’s interests. All camps are for girls entering grades 5-6 or 7-8 this fall 2023.

Summer 2023 Camp Topics:

• Visual Arts

• STEM (Science & Robotics)

• Theatre

• Life Skills (Babysitting & Cooking)

• DEI & Leadership

• Dungeons & Dragons

• Anatomy

• Fashion Design

• Athletics - Information available March 1

Please click here to view our camp website and online registration page.

Please click the links below for more information:
Extended Care Calendar
SJF Dance Information
Register softball/baseball
Grandparents Day Library Books