SAM - 02/17/2025

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEMO

Everything You Wanted To Know

Week of 02-17-25

A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:

It feels like we had an unscheduled “Winter Break” thanks to the snow days last Thursday and Friday, the Presidents’ Day holiday yesterday, and now our Teacher Inservice Day today. Believe me when I say the faculty and staff are just as excited as you are about having the students back tomorrow!

As we head into this week, I have the honor of attending the HOSA State Competition with our 7th and 8th grade HOSA elective students. This competition brings together representatives from all over the state to share their knowledge of the healthcare field. Our students, guided by our faculty advisor Mrs. Jennifer Willits, have been working hard preparing for their exams and their presentations since September. I truly wish them all good luck and thank Mrs. Willits for her hard work preparing the students for this state competition. To learn more about this dynamic elective, feel free to head to the Oregon HOSA website at https://oregonhosa.org/. 

Finally, I would like to celebrate our 7th and 8th grade students that will be receiving their confirmation this Saturday at 10am at Holy Trinity. Our entire community is welcome to join in their sacrament of initiation as they strengthen their faith.

CALENDAR REMINDERS:

Tuesday 2/18:  Teacher Inservice Day - NO SCHOOL / EXTENDED CARE OPEN W/ ADVANCED SIGNUP

Wednesday 2/19: 7:30am Glee Club in parish music room, 1:00pm School Mass (8th Gr), 2:05pm Dismissal, Chess Wizards

Thursday 2/20:  7:30am Glee Club in library, 1:00pm 7th and 8th grade HOSA students attend State Competition, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm Xanadu rehearsal in CFC, 7:00pm Men’s Club meeting

Friday 2/21:  HOSA State Competition, 9:20-12:30pm 1st Gr to Rock Museum

Saturday 2/22:  10am Confirmation at Holy Trinity, HOSA State Competition

Sunday 2/23: 2-5pm Hotshots Tournament in gym

Monday 2/24:  Teacher Appreciation (4th Gr)

Tuesday 2/25:  3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm Xanadu rehearsal in CFC

Wednesday 2/26:  7:30am Glee Club in parish music room, 1:00pm School Mass (7th Gr), 2:05pm Dismissal, Chess Wizards

Thursday 2/27:  7:30am Glee Club in library, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm Xanadu rehearsal in CFC

Friday 2/28:  Read Across America Spirit Day - PJs,  8:20-8:50am Family Group Reading Activity, Student Enrollment & Re-enrollment packets for 2025-26 due

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 2/18:            NO SCHOOL - TEACHER INSERVICE

Wednesday 2/19:        SMITH

Thursday 2/20:        CARTER

Friday 2/21:            WANTLAND

Monday 2/24:            NEED COVERAGE

Tuesday 2/25:            CORRADO

Wednesday 2/26:        DOLAN

Thursday 2/27:        GENTILE (DAGGETT)

Friday 2/28:            GENTILE (DAGGETT)

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT 

THANK YOU FAMILIES! We have had an excellent turn out for our playground duty assignments this year! It truly is a huge help for our faculty, staff and children as it ensures we have proper safety protocols in place and allows you the opportunity to see your child in an unstructured environment with their friends. As we approach the final half of the school year, there are a few weeks where we could use assistance, including next Monday, 2/24. To volunteer, please reach out to Holly Hunt at [email protected]. Volunteering for additional playground duties count towards your overall Family Volunteer Requirement of 30 hours per year (20 for new families).

FREE INFANT CPR CLASS

Attention Middle School Students!

Attached is a flyer for a free infant CPR class for caregivers happening this Friday,  February 21st! If you are interested, particularly if you babysit, feel free to register via the QR code on the flyer.

LENTEN RICE BOWLS

CRS Rice Bowl is Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten program for families and faith communities in the United States who want to bring Lent to life. Through CRS Rice Bowl, faith communities in dioceses throughout the United States put their faith into action through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Lenten alms save lives.

Donations made through CRS Rice Bowl support the work of CRS in more than 100 countries each year. This year, donations will most especially assist the people of Uganda, El Salvador, and Indonesia who are working to overcome hunger and adapt to the effects of climate change. Seventy-five percent of your donations go to help CRS in its work around the world while 25% will stay in our diocese, supporting hunger and poverty alleviation efforts. Since its inception in 1975, CRS Rice Bowl has raised nearly $300 million.

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION

Although the temperature is reminding us it’s still winter, it’s time to start planning your summer activities! If you are looking for a fun camp experience for your little one, you should consider St. John Fisher Summer Camp as one of the best! Full of fun games, activities, snacks and featured guests, our camp continues in the tradition of relaxed indoor and outdoor activities taking place in and around the school. Ideal for present and future SJF students (incoming Kindergarten students and older), our camp has been planned around themes each week. St. John Fisher Summer Camp provides a safe and positive atmosphere. You can have peace of mind knowing your child is engaged, well cared for, and happy. See attached for camp themes and registration. You can also locate this information on your FACTS Family Portal and at the Cardinal Corner outside the school office. If you have any questions, please contact our Extended Care Director, Mr. Drew Boyer at [email protected]. 

CYO TRACK & FIELD REGISTRATION IS OPEN
 It's time to register for the Spring 2025 SJF Track & Field Season! This is a great opportunity for kids to run, jump, and throw for fitness and fun.  Athletes of all skill levels are welcome to develop and compete on a large team.
 
 Register your athlete here: https://www.cyocamphoward.org/content/16606/SJF-Track-Field
 The registration fee is $240 per participant (LATE FEE: $290 Effective 4/2/2025)

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, depending on VCHS needs).Meets are on four Saturdays beginning April 5th plus the championship meets on May 10 (younger grades) and May 17-18 (older grades).

If you're interested in coaching, or have questions, email: Justin Reel- CYO Club AD at [email protected] or Will Marra- Track and Field Coordinator at [email protected]