SAM - 02/15/22

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEMO
Everything You Want to Know
Week of February 14, 2022

FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
Yesterday was the start of our “Golden Raffle.” You are welcome to buy a $100 ticket for the chance to win a $5,000 tuition voucher to any Portland Area Catholic School or a $2,500 VISA gift card. Tickets will be available for purchase from February 14 – 24, 2022.  Only 100 tickets will be sold and tickets are selling fast! Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, February 24th, and the drawing will occur at 3:00 PM on February 25th. Raffle Tickets can be purchased at www.sjfauction.org

This upcoming week we have 2 days where students will not have school. On Monday, we celebrate Presidents’ Day. On Tuesday, our faculty will be gathering for a professional development activity with our fellow Archdiocese of Portland Catholic school educators. Our extended care will be offering care from 7am till 6pm on Tuesday, 2/22.  To register, please contact Ms. Susan Robinson at [email protected].  

CALENDAR REMINDERS:

Golden Ticket Raffle Sales:  Feb. 14 - 24

Tuesday 2/15:   3-3:45pm Gr 6-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm GREASE! Rehearsal in CFC

Wednesday 2/16:  1:00pm Mass (2nd Gr), 2:00pm Dismissal, 2:30pm Faculty Meeting

Thursday 2/17:  100th Day of School for Kindergarten!, 8:30am 5th Gr Boys development talk, 9:15am 5th Gr Girls development talk, 3-3:45pm Gr 6-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm GREASE! Rehearsal in CFC, 5:30pm PTC Exec. meeting, 7pm Men’s Club meeting

Monday 2/21:  NO SCHOOL - President’s Day Holiday

Tuesday 2/22:  NO SCHOOL - Inservice Day

Wednesday 2/23:  1pm School Mass (8th Gr), 2pm Dismissal, 2:30pm Faculty meeting

Thursday 2/24:  3:00pm Golden Raffle ticket sales end (if any tickets are still available), 3-3:45pm Gr 6-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm GREASE! Rehearsal in CFC

Friday 2/25:  3:00pm Golden Raffle Drawing

PLAYGROUND DUTY SCHEDULE

Tuesday 2/15:        Snowden

Wednesday 2/16:    Paget

Thursday 2/17:    Patterson

Friday 2/18:        Marra

Monday 2/21:        NO SCHOOL

Tuesday 2/22:        NO SCHOOL

Wednesday 2/23:    Day

Thursday 2/24:    Berscheid

Friday 2/25:        Lairson

Playground duty is from 11:25-1:00. Check in at the school office and then head to the Corrado Family Center!  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.

SJF LITERACY FAIR

On Thursday, March 3rd from 5-6pm, students will have the opportunity to showcase their literacy skills during our Literacy Fair.  Here are the locations for each grade:

Kindergarten, 1st, 4th and 5th: Classroom

2nd: Library

3rd: Cafeteria

6th: Corrado Family Center

7th and 8th: Church

In an effort to help space out attendees, we ask families to bring their immediate family and visit their child(rens) classes.  Your child's classroom teacher will be providing specifics regarding their particular activity for this event as the date approaches. 

YEARBOOK SPECIAL MESSAGE REQUESTS

Every year for the yearbook there is a dedicated place where parents and families can put special messages that they would like to share with their child. It is not required for people to send a message, but we know that it is greatly appreciated by the students. The message can be something along the lines of congratulating your child for completing a year of school. Just a reminder to keep the letter that you are submitting to 50 words or less. 

For example 

Dear Scott Smithton, (3rd)

We are so proud of you! You have worked really hard this year and always have a positive attitude. You are also a kind and respectful young man. Keep up the great work!

Love,

Mom and Dad

Your response needs to be submitted before March 18, 2022. Please send the message to the email address, [email protected]sjfschool.org and be sure to indicate which student and their grade your message is intended for.

Lastly, if there are any questions about the special message then email Mr. Maher at [email protected]. 

CYO TRACK & FIELD REGISTRATION IS OPEN

It's time to register for the Spring 2022 SJF Track & Field Season!

Register your athlete here: https://www.cyocamphoward.org/content/16606/SJF-Track-Field

The registration fee is $195 per participant (LATE FEE: $220 Effective 3/9/2022)

If necessary, depending on current inventory: Uniform order link will be sent to registrants at a later date.

Practices will be at Valley Catholic High School on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30pm (Time may change).

Meets are on four Saturdays in April and the first two Saturdays of May (no meet Easter weekend).

If you're interested in coaching, or have questions, email: 

Bryan Showalter- Club Track & Field Coordinator at  [email protected]

JB Gibbs- CYO Club AD at [email protected]

Go Cardinals!

JOGATHON NEEDS YOU

We are looking for some willing and enthusiastic SJF parents to join our Jog-A-Thon Committee! Are you looking for an opportunity to get involved, have fun, build community spirit, all while fulfilling volunteer hours? This is your chance!

This year’s event is May 20th. We are seeking  individuals interested in the following roles:  Co-Chair Mentee, Finance, Volunteer Coordinator, Underwriting, Procurement, and Party Organizing. We will show you the ropes, there will be ample guidance. This is a FUN and rewarding experience.

Please reach out to Erin McClaskey with any questions and to sign up! [email protected] / 206-914-4449

NEXT LEVEL FLAG FOOTBALL

Welcome to the 1st season of Next Level Flag Football in West Portland at Jesuit High School! We are excited to bring the "Best Youth Sports Experience" to West Portland!

League Play will run from March 13th – May 22nd

For More Information Check out the link below:

https://www.nextlevelsports.com/Default.aspx?tabid=992800

Check out the links below for more information:
Literacy Fair