SAM - 05/06/2024

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEMO

Everything You Wanted To Know

Week of May 6, 2024

 

A NOTE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

This past Friday we kicked off our Annual Jogathon. In celebrating the Summer Olympics, including our own alumna Magda Skarbonkiewicz who will be representing the USA and competing in fencing, our theme this year is “Go For Gold!” During our Opening Ceremonies, our 6th grade cheer squad performed cheers and a dance routine, the students participated in relays, and our teachers had a “Parade of Nations.” For complete coverage of the celebration, head to our social media pages so you too can join in on the fun!

We need all of the families to participate to reach our goal of $55,000. So far we have about 22% of students signed up for their PledgeStar account so to get your sponsors, please make sure to register for your PledgeStar account. You can go to https://Pledgestar.com/sjf/ to set up your account and get your fundraising started! If you or your family would prefer to sponsor via check, please record the check via pledgestar and then return the check to the office prior to Friday, May 17th. 

The jogathon is our 2nd largest fundraising event for SJF School. Students are encouraged to actively solicit pledges to gain the value of contributing to their school and education.  Parents, of course, are welcome to help in this endeavor, especially with the younger ones! The funds raised from Jog-A-Thon are used for a variety of SJF needs, including technology, field trips, art literacy and improvements. Please see attachment for further details!

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Nora Jensen ([email protected]) or Lauren Bailey ([email protected])

Go for Gold Cardinals!!

CALENDAR REMINDERS:

Tuesday 5/7:  12:40-2:30pm 5th Gr Colonial Trades in CFC, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 study hall

Wednesday 5/8 :  7:30am Glee Club in church, 9-10:30am SJF BOB vs. Cathedral at SJF, 1:00pm School Mass (6th Gr), 2:05pm Dismissal, Chess Wizards

Thursday 5/9:  7:30am Glee Club in library, Mid-Term Progress Report distribution via email, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 study hall

Friday 5/10:  12:30-2:00pm 2nd Gr at Gabriel Park, 6:30pm Middle School Dance at Holy Trinity

Tuesday 5/14:  7:15-8:05am LeadHERship in library, 8:30-11:25am 2nd Gr to OMSI, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 study hall, 5:30pm SAC meeting, 6:30pm PTC Exec. meeting

Wednesday 5/15:  7:30am Glee Club in church, 1:00pm School Mass (5th Gr), 2:05pm Dismissal, Chess Wizards, 2:30pm Faculty meeting

Thursday 5/16:  7:30am Glee Club in library, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 study hall, 4:00-8:00pm Burgerville fundraiser, 7:00pm Men’s Club meeting

Friday 5/17: JOGATHON/TALENT SHOW/COMMUNITY BBQ DAY! Athletic free dress for all students, 8:20-11:20am Jogathon, 1:00-3:00pm Talent Show, 3:00pm Community BBQ begins, NO PM Extended Care today

Saturday 5/18:  4:30pm Confirmation Mass at Resurrection Catholic Parish, Tualatin

 

PLAYGROUND DUTY REMINDERS:

Tuesday 5/7 :        MARCHESI-GARVEY

Wednesday 5/8 :    PATTON

Thursday 5/9:        MADSON

Friday 5/10:        EDER

Monday 5/13:        NEED COVERAGE

Tuesday 5/14:        DIAZ

Wednesday 5/15:    JENSEN (Julia & Xander)

Thursday 5/16:    LEWIS

Friday 5/17:        PICKARD

Parents, in addition to the reminders that are in the SAM each week, you can access the Playground Duty calendar on your FACTS Family Portal under Resource Documents. Playground duty is from 11:25am -1:00pm. On your assigned day, please check in at the school office first, and then head to the Corrado Family Center. 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.

FACTS PARENT ALERT TEXT UPDATE

• Beginning 5/6/24, text messages sent through the FACTS Parent Alert communications system will have a new short code: 317065.  You are encouraged to add this new code to your saved contact information so it does not display as an unknown sender.

• The text header will now be St. John Fisher’s SIS District Code: SJF-OR

• Any parents who previously opted out of receiving Parent Alert text messages will need to opt out again by texting STOP.

SJF’s goal is to use the text alert feature sparingly, typically to share information about emergency school closures or early dismissals/late starts due to inclement weather.

 

SPRING SPIRIT WEAR

The 2024 Spring Spirit Wear collection launches tomorrow morning on sjfspirit.com! This is the last Spirit Wear release of the school year. See attached PDF with sneak peeks of the new designs. Highlights include:

- New product line featuring brand new designs, including our first collection of headwear!

- Brand new colorway of Friday Uniform tee to add to your students' Friday wardrobe (grey and navy Friday Uniform tee can still be worn, this is an additional option).

- Additions to the middle school P.E. uniforms that can be worn this year and next.

- Select leftover sizes from the first Spirit Wear launch available for purchase (while supplies last).

The 2024 Spring Spirit Wear collection goes live tomorrow morning, and will be available on limited-edition pre-order through Monday, May 20!

2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

It’s here!  The one-page calendar for the 2024-25 academic year is attached to this SAM.  It will also be posted on your FACTS Family Portal under the Resource Documents tab.

SAVE THE DATE - FATHER RICHARD RETIREMENT CELEBRATION! 

On the feast day of St. John Fisher, Saturday, June 22nd, we will celebrate Father Richard’s retirement. Please join us for Mass at 4:30pm followed by a reception in the Corrado Family Center. 

Additionally, we are looking for photos to put together a slideshow for the reception. If you have any photos of Father Richard through the years (perhaps during First Communion and/or Confirmation?), please email them to [email protected]. Thanks!

M.U.S.E. BAND SOLO FESTIVAL

Congratulations to our band students that competed at this year’s MUSE Band Solo Fest:

Beginning Band:

1st Place: Frances Ortiz

2nd Place: Janie Marra

Advanced Band:

1st Place: Henry McClenathan

4th Place: Clara Ortiz

BEAVERTON BOYS’ BASKETBALL YOUTH SUMMER CAMP

The only program in Metro to make the State Tournament 4 years in a row 

Our girl's program will be hosting a camp as well. For more information regarding Beaverton Girls Basketball please visit https://www.beavertongirlsbasketball.com/

BEAVERTON YOUTH FOOTBALL - FALL 2024

 

CYO BOYS VOLLEYBALL

CYO/Camp Howard announces a new program: Boys Volleyball will begin this Fall!

Similar to the girls’ program, there will be pre/post season tournaments, and 8 regular season games.  Additional information is on the attached flyer.

Please click the links below for more information:
SJF Spirit Wear
2024-25 SJF Calendar
CYO Boys Volleyball