SAM - 11/20/2023

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEMO

Everything You Wanted To Know

Week of November 20, 2023

 

A NOTE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with our friends and family Thursday, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our pastor, faculty, staff, families and students for their commitment to our beautiful parish and school community. 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! 

In closing, I wanted to send a reflective thank you prayer written by our own 8th grader Connor Olivier - it’s a great way for us to think about how we can be thankful for all we are given. Happy Thanksgiving!

 

I’m thankful for bad grades on tests

because it means I’m going to school.

I’m thankful for late night homework

because it means I’m working hard.

I’m thankful for the those no so tasty brussel sprouts

because it means my stomach is sticking out.

I’m thankful for my scabbed up knees

because it means I'm up and about.

I’m thankful for the sound of nails on a chalkboard

because it means I can hear.

I’m thankful for that itchy sweat shirt

because it means I can feel.

I’m thankful for broken hearts

because it means I have a heart to break.

I’m thankful for all my stress

because it means I care.

I’m thankful for all my chores at home

because it means I have shelter.

I’m thankful for sharing with my sister

because it means I have a family.

I’m thankful for sitting through long masses

because it means I believe in God.

I’m thankful for all my faults

because it means I’m human.

I’m thankful for all Earth’s troubles

because it means I’m alive.

 

CALENDAR REMINDERS:

Tuesday 11/21: NO HOT LUNCH, 3:15-4:30pm Annie dance auditions

Wednesday 11/22:  NO GLEE CLUB, NOON DISMISSAL - No PM Extended Care

Thursday 11/23:  Happy Thanksgiving - NO SCHOOL

Friday 11/24:  NO SCHOOL

Saturday 11/25:  Happy Birthday Mrs. Birrell!

Monday 11/27:  SVDP Food Drive Begins

Tuesday 11/28:  Happy Birthday Mrs. Willits! 7:15-8:05am LeadHERship in library, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 study hall, 7:00pm Cardinal Club meeting in CFC

Wednesday 11/29:  7:30am Glee Club in church, 1:00pm School Mass (5th Gr), 2:05pm Dismissal, Chess Wizards, 5:30pm Parent Information Night

Thursday 11/30:  7:30am Glee Club in library, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 study hall

Friday 12/1:  End of 1st Trimester - Free Dress, 3-4:30pm Daisy Scouts meet in library, 6:30pm Middle School Dance at St. Cecilia’s

Saturday 12/2:   1:00-4:30pm SJF Christmas Bazaar in CFC

 

PLAYGROUND DUTY:    

Tuesday 11/21:    O’NEILL

Wednesday 11/22:    NOON DISMISSAL

Thursday 11/23:    NO SCHOOL

Friday 11/24:        NO SCHOOL

Monday 11/27:        RANKIN

Tuesday 11/28:    LYNCH

Wednesday 11/29:    CURRIE

Thursday 11/30:    BROWNING

Friday 12/1:        

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.

 

FINAL CALL - AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

 

Kids Heart Challenge is ending soon and we are SO PROUD of our students and families for making such a big impact! 83 students have joined our online team and we have raised $5,546 for the American Heart Association!

There is still time to REGISTER, COMPLETE FINNS MISSION, and wrap up any final donations online at http://www2.heart.org/goto/SJFPortland. Did you know you can double your donation? Find out if your employer offers matching gifts at www.heart.org/matchinggifts.

THANK YOU for your incredible generosity and support in making our community heart healthy while helping others! Click here for a BIG Thank You from Heart Heroes across the US!

 

PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT - WED. 11/29

Next Wednesday, Nov. 29,  is Parent Information Night from 5:30pm – 6:30pm  in the St. John Fisher CFC.  Each year, PTC presents a speaker on a topic of interest to families and this year we have our School Resource Officer, Justin Haugen, joining us. Justin will be discussing several issues that are top of mind for parents and our community with helpful insights and answering  questions. These will include: Issues being seen in schools, Fentanyl, Social Media and Resources for parents and kids.

*Childcare is provided at no cost for those attending this meeting in our after-care with Drew Boyer. If you will be needing childcare, please RSVP to Drew Boyer @ [email protected]

** Each parent will receive 1 volunteer hour for attending**

We hope to see you there.

 

CARDINAL HAPPENINGS - CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Look for the Giving Tree at this year’s Christmas Bazaar again. SJF will be collaborating with the Good Neighbor Center to sponsor two families that are in need of emergency shelter over the holiday season. Ornaments with specific family needs will be on the tree and chosen to donate. More details to follow at the event. If you want more information on this organization please follow this link:   

https://gncnw.org/

 

CCHS CASTING CALL

The Central Catholic Drama Department is searching for a girl between the ages of 8 and 12 to play Mary Lennox in the upcoming spring musical The Secret Garden. Mary is a ten-year-old girl who, after the death of her parents in India, is sent to live with her uncle in Yorkshire, England. Mary changes drastically over the course of the show. Actress must have strong acting skills and singing abilities. WHAT TO PREPARE: Come in comfortable clothes you can move in, ready to learn a song and sing with the Central Catholic members of the cast.

When: Dec. 4, 3pm-6pm in Central's Fred G. Meyer Performing Arts Center.

The performances run March 8th through 17th, 2024. Rehearsals will take place Monday-Friday beginning at 3:00, but not all cast members will be called for every rehearsal.

Questions? Reach out to Ms. Heater anytime at aheater@centralcatholichigh.org.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT - CHAPERONE MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE

SJF has teamed up with St. Cecilia and Holy Trinity schools again to offer our students the opportunity to attend middle school dances this year. The first dance is Friday, December 1st from 6:30-8:30pm at St. Cecilia. 

We are looking for a couple SJF parents to chaperone from 6:15-8:30pm. Volunteering at St. Cecilia for this dance is eligible for SJF Family Volunteer Hours. If you are interested, please contact Theresa Nederostek at beaverton@hoorayyardcards.com, Vanessa Lenz at [email protected] or Sarah Gonzalez at sabrina.m.gonzales@gmail.com. 

 

CYO BASKETBALL UPDATED INFORMATION

Registration is still open for the Winter 2023 SJF Basketball Season but the late fee registration date is coming up- 11/27!  Go Cards, Go!

Hot Shots (1st-2nd grades): Hot Shots is a combined 1st-2nd grades, co-ed league. Games are on Saturdays, with a 30-minute practice scheduled before the game (no weekday practices). Hot Shots will play one game on Saturday, Dec. 16th, take a Holiday break, and games will resume in early January.

1st & 2nd: The registration fee is $235 per participant (LATE FEE : $300 Effective 11/27/23)

Register your 1st & 2nd graders for CYO Hot Shots Basketball

3rd-8th Grades: Practices are two days a week and will begin in late November. Regular season games are on Saturdays and a championship tournament will be played in March. Games will begin on the first Saturday of January. 

3rd-8th: The registration fee is $275 per participant (LATE FEE : $325 Effective 11/27/23)

Register your 3rd-8th graders for CYO Basketball

UNIFORM ORDER LINKS: 3rd-8th and Hot Shots

(Uniforms are yours to keep and can be worn again next year... or passed down to younger siblings. Order ASAP so your uniform is ready for the first game! Please allow for 12-15 days for production and shipment.)

Questions? Email: JB Gibbs, Club AD, at [email protected]

Please click the link below for more information:
Christmas Party Flyer