SAM - 09/18/2023

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEMO

Everything You Wanted To Know

Week of 09-18-23

 

A NOTE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

We are looking forward to welcoming our Pre-K through Fifth Grade families at our Back to School Night tomorrow (9/20) at 6:30pm. We will begin in the Corrado Family Center for a welcome and distribution of our directory/handbook and then proceed to your child’s classroom. See you then!

Now that we have had time to practice our drop off and pick up procedure, here are a few safety reminders: 

1. Always drive slowly and cautiously on campus, and be aware of the surroundings during drop off and pick up. This includes the area behind the church.  Many students who walk to school access the campus from this area, along with church staff and (often elderly) parishioners who park behind the church.

2. The school doors open at 8am. Students left before 8am are unsupervised so please wait till 8am before leaving campus.

3. Students not picked up by 3:15pm (2:15pm Wednesdays) are taken to attend extended care. You can pick up your child via the extended care room located on our lower level directly under the gym.

4. Pets should be left in the car during drop off and pick up. If you have your pet with you, please proceed through the pick up line for their safety and the safety of the students.

5. Children playing on the upper playground after school are welcome, but their parents must be present and responsible for supervision. Additionally, please don’t allow your child to venture down the hill behind the library as it poses a safety hazard.

Another feature at SJF to help us with safety is the addition of “Parent Alert” through our FACTS Student Information System. Parent Alert is a feature on our FACTS school information system that allows SJF to send out text communications.  These alerts can be used for many reasons, but we choose to use Parent Alert sparingly as a fast and efficient way to communicate with families in case of an emergency (i.e. late start or school closure due to inclement weather.)  It is not used for general correspondence or school reminders.  

If you haven’t done so yet, please text the keyword “START” to 22-383 from your mobile device.  Any text alerts from our school will begin with “SJF-ALERT”. Note: Per the Telephone Consumer Protection Act we have to provide all recipients the choice to Opt Out of receiving our alerts.  Anytime we send out a text alert you will see a reminder that you can text “STOP” to end notifications.  If you reply STOP you will no longer receive our text alerts, regardless of whether we select you as a recipient.

Enjoy these last official days of summer and see you tomorrow night at K-5th Back to School Night!

 

CALENDAR REMINDERS:

Tuesday 9/19:  3:15-3:45 pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall

Wednesday 9/20:  7:30am Glee Club Begins (in church), 1:00 pm School Mass (7th Gr), 2:05 pm Dismissal, 2:30 pm Faculty meeting, 5:00 pm C.A.S.E. training in CFC, 6:30 pm Gr PreK - 5 Back to School Night

Thursday 9/21:  7:30am Glee Club in library, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 study hall, 7:00 pm Men’s Club meeting

Friday 9/22: 8:30 am C.A.S.E. training in CFC

Monday 9/25: School Picture Day - Free Dress, Teacher Appreciation (4th Gr)

Tuesday 9/26: 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 7:00pm Cardinal Club meeting in CFC

Wednesday 9/27:  7:30am Glee Club in church, 1:00pm School Mass (6th Gr), 2:05pm Dismissal, 2:30pm Faculty meeting

Thursday 9/28: 7:30am Glee Club in library, 3:15-3:45 Gr 5-8 study hall

Friday 9/29: Health Day vision screenings, Noon Dismissal for professional development

PLAYGROUND DUTY:

Tuesday 9/19:        WILLES

Wednesday 9/20:    EBERSOLE

Thursday 9/21:    EILERS

Friday 9/22:        HAMILTON

Monday 9/25:        JENSEN (Tony & Nora)

Tuesday 9/26:        DOWNEY

Wednesday 9/27:    BAILEY

Thursday 9/28:    GIBBS

Friday 9/29:        NOON DISMISSAL

Parents, in addition to the reminders that are in the SAM each week, you can access the September 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.  It is important to arrive on time on your scheduled 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 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.

 

CARDINAL NEWS

HOSA presents Hot Lunch Mexican Mondays beginning Oct. 2!

Our middle school HOSA (Healthcare Occupations Students of America) program provides leadership and learning opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in the healthcare field. This year the SJF HOSA team will be selling a Mexican themed lunch from the La Mexicana Food Cart on Monday’s as a fundraiser. All proceeds will go towards expenses for the team’s trip to the national HOSA competition in Houston this summer.

 

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: SJF ART LITERACY PROGRAM

Bring art education to the students of St. John Fisher! Through the Art Literacy program, we introduce famous artists, art movements, and artistic elements in the classroom - the students have a great time, as do the volunteers. If you're looking for a creative way to earn your volunteer hours this year, Art Literacy is for you! No art background or experience necessary. For questions or to volunteer, contact Kristin King at [email protected].

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: P.E. FITNESS ASSESSMENTS

Hello! I am still needing a few more volunteers to help out with fitness assessments on Wednesday, 9/20 from 8:15-10:05, and Thursday, 9/21 from 8:15-1:30 (with a lunch break from 12:20-1:00). Please email me at [email protected] if you are willing and able to help on one, or even both days. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Mrs. Wiest

CYO VOLLEYBALL NIGHT AT VALLEY CATHOLIC

Thursday, September 21- JV2 & JV- 4:30pm, Varsity at 6:15pm

Come out and support the VCHS volleyball program.  CYO Volleyball night is an annual free event to welcome potential Valiants while celebrating school spirit.  It is a night of festivities, snacks, and fun! Wear purple or your SJF volleyball jersey.

SJF SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Calling All Summer Readers!

If your child participated and completed a summer reading program through our public libraries, Barnes & Noble or other activity, they will receive a popsicle at dismissal on Friday September 22nd! They will also be recognized during library classes. Please print, sign and have your child return the certificate to their teacher. 

Let's celebrate our awesome SJF readers!

 

PICTURE DAY - MONDAY SEPT. 25

School Picture Day is less than a week away on Monday, Sept. 25. This is a free dress day for students. When you place your picture order in advance at mylifetouch.com using Event Code EVTNCMRFB, there are no envelopes or papers to turn in on picture day—just smile for the camera!

 

SJF CARDINAL CLUB

Cardinal Club is a social club for members of the St. John Fisher community. Cardinal Club's mission is to build relationships, be in service to our SJF community and support the annual fundraising event Cardinal Week. Cardinal Club meets monthly and hosts various community and fundraising events throughout the school year. Volunteer hours may be claimed for participation.

All members of the St. John Fisher community are welcome! Our first meeting next Tuesday, Sept. 26th at 7pm in the Corrado Family Center. Questions please reach out to Cardinal Club leadership, Erica Benthin (erica.e.benthin@gmail.com) & Maddie O'Neill-Andrews (maddie.o.[email protected])

EXTENDED CARE NEWS

Extended Care will be open next Friday, Sept. 29 after the noon dismissal.  The cost is $25.00 per child for the day.  Please email Drew Boyer in advance if you plan to have your children attend: [email protected]. 

It’s already time to sign up for your October extended care dates.  The October signup calendar is attached to this SAM and is available on your FACTS Family Portal under Resource Documents.

 

CHESS WIZARDS

It’s time to register for fall chess classes.  The fall session of Chess Wizards begins Oct. 4. Class will meet on Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00pm  All experience levels welcome.  Additional information and the code for online registration is on the attached flyer.

 

OKTOBERFEST @ SJF! Saturday Oct. 7th, 5:30pm

Dig out your Dirndles and Lederhosen and join in for the first SJF community event of the school year! Brats, Hot Pretzels and Beer along with kid’s activities and great fun! Please RSVP using this link or QR Code. $5 / person for food / wine and beer additional.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BSCYDHC

 

 

CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER

Thank you for supporting SJF night last week at Chipotle.  The school earned $207.52. Special thanks to Morgan Savela for organizing this fundraiser.

Please click the links below for more information:
Extended Care October Calendar
Summer Reading Program Certificate
Chess Wizards