SAM - 01/23/23

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEMO

Everything You Want to Know

Week of January 23, 2023

 

FROM THE PRINCIPAL: 

Next week, Catholic Schools across our country will celebrate National Catholic Schools Week.  Each day I recognize the amazing opportunity that our school has to assist our families with the formation of our students, and to develop them into Active Christians, Engaged Learners and Responsible Citizens. Thank you for being our partner in their education!

At St. John Fisher, we have a number of events to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week:

Saturday, Jan 28:

• Students are invited to wear their school uniform to the vigil Mass at 4:30pm.  Those who do are welcome to wear “free dress” on Monday!

• Men’s Club will host our family-friendly BINGO night!  The event starts at 5:30pm in the Corrado Family Center and there are lots of fun prizes for kids and adults! You can purchase advance tickets at a discounted price HERE

Sunday, Jan 29:

• Students are invited to wear their school uniform to Mass (9am, 11 am or 5:30pm). Those who do are welcome to wear “free dress” on Monday!

• Incoming families are invited to our Open House at 10am

Monday, Jan 30:

• Students that attended Mass during the weekend may wear “Free Dress”

• Family group activity from 2:15-2:45

Wednesday, Feb 1:

• Grandparent/Special Friends Day!  Please RSVP HERE.

• Visitors are welcome to come to the school starting at 9:30am to pick up their SJF student. Our campus will have activities such as student work displayed in the halls, a book fair in the old cafeteria downstairs and coffee and donuts in our Corrado Family Center. At 10:30am we welcome all to attend our school Mass in the church. Following Mass, we will invite our guests to return their student to their class to resume the remainder of the day (concluding at 2:05pm - typical Wednesday dismissal).

Thursday, Feb 2:

• Cardinal Spirit Week assembly at 11am

Friday, Feb 3:

• Teachers will have a faith formation inservice-there is no school for students

\As you head into the weekend, don’t forget to purchase your tickets to our Camp Cardinal party on Friday, 2/10.  Buy your Camp Cardinal tickets here  and as a special bonus, if you buy your Camp Cardinal Party tickets BY THIS FRIDAY 1/27, you will receive 1 free drink ticket! Finally, if you are looking for a way to get involved and/or need volunteer hours, you are welcome to Sign up here!

CALENDAR REMINDERS:

Tuesday 1/24:  3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm Fiddler Rehearsal

Wednesday 1/25:  7:30am Glee Club in church, 8:45-2:00 HOSA Field Trip to AFB, 1:00pm School Mass (6th Gr), 2:05pm Dismissal, 2:05pm Chess Wizards in old cafe, 2:30pm Faculty meeting

Thursday 1/26:  7:30am Glee Club in gym, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30 Fiddler Rehearsal

Friday 1/27: Kindergarten and 2nd Grade to Dragon’s Love Taco’s play from 9-11:30am

Saturday 1/28:  5:30pm Men’s Club Bingo Night in the Corrado Family Center

Jan. 29 - Feb. 3:  National Catholic Schools Week

Sunday Jan. 29:  10:00am K - 8 Open House for incoming families/students

Monday Jan. 30:  11:00am Funeral Mass & Reception - all students eat in old cafeteria, 2:15pm Family Group activity, 5:30pm PTC Exec meeting

Tuesday 1/31:  3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm Fiddler Rehearsal

Wednesday 2/1:  FACTS Tuition Assistance Deadline, 7:30am Glee Club in church, 9:30-11:30am Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Celebration, 10:30am School Mass (8th Gr), 2:05pm Dismissal, 2:05pm Chess Wizards in old cafe, 2:30pm Faculty meeting

Thursday 2/2: Open Enrollment period ends, 7:30am Glee Club in gym, 11:00am Cardinal Spirit Week Assembly in old cafeteria

Friday 2/3 : NO SCHOOL - Faith Formation Inservice Day

 

PLAYGROUND DUTY REMINDERS:

Playground duty is from 11:25-1:00. The January duty calendar is on your FACTS Family Portal under Resource Documents. On your assigned day, please check in at the school office and then head to the Corrado Family Center!  It is important to arrive on time on your scheduled playground 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 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.

Tuesday 1/24:        BIRKLAND

Wednesday 1/25:    CARTER

Thursday 1/26:    DEAN

Friday 1/27:        BOYER

Monday 1/30:        CARP

Tuesday 1/31:        CADONAU

Wednesday 2/1:    SCHMITT

Thursday 2/2:        BAILEY

Friday 2/3:        NO SCHOOL

 

MEN’S CLUB BINGO NIGHT

Men’s Club Bingo night returns on Saturday, Jan. 28 in the Corrado Family Center.  Doors open at 5:30pm. Hurry–Pre-sales that include a 25% discount on Bingo cards are live at:  https://sjfs.ejoinme.org/bingo  but advance sales close this Thursday 2/26! 

We also some additional volunteers - the website is here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044dabaa2aabf49-sjfmens3#/

Passcode: bingo2023

 

GRANDPARENTS & SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY

We are looking forward to welcoming our Grandparents and Special Friends on Wednesday, 2/1 from 9:30-11:30am. In an effort to help with planning, please complete this Google Form to RSVP for your Grandparent and/or Special Friend. More details are on the attached flyer.

Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day Library Book Sale- Come browse and shop all the books waiting to be added to the SJF library. Lots of details are on the attached flyer.  Parents, Mrs. Burd would welcome your help with setup and sales for this event. Email her at mailto:[email protected] if you are available to assist.

 

CAMP CARDINAL TICKETS ON SALE!

We’re getting close to our Cardinal Week of Giving and Camp Cardinal celebration. Head to the QR code or HERE to purchase tickets to the adult camp celebration on Friday, February 10th at 6pm.  –Buy your Camp Cardinal tickets by this Friday, 1/27 and get one free drink ticket per ticket purchased!--

The week of Feb. 6-10 is Camp Cardinal Week for all our SJF students!  Each day has a different camp theme:

• Monday: Pajama/Onesie/Comfy/ Crazy Hair Day

• Tuesday:  Camo/Tie Dye -Camo colors (brown, dk green) and Tie Dye Day

• Wednesday:  Fancy Dress Day (Mass)  (church wear/MayCrowning wear)

• Thursday: Campwear Day ( flannels, checkers, beanies, cargo pants, long sleeves, hiking wear.

• Friday: Class Color Day (each class will have designated color theme)

MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE FEBRUARY 24TH

SJF is hosting the next middle school dance on Friday, February 24th from 6:30-8:30pm for students that attend SJF, Holy Trinity and St. Cecilia. Details for our “Neon Nights Glow Dance” and the RSVP link (due Friday, 2/10) are attached. See you there!

 

2023-24 TUITION ASSISTANCE TIMELINE

The deadline for this application is Wednesday, February 1st.  Families applying for FACTS Grant & Aid for the 2023/2024 school year must complete their assessment and submit the necessary supporting documentation to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment @ https://online.factsmgt.com/aid.  The following information is required in order for FACTS to process your application.  Completed online application

1. Payment of the application fee ($40)

2. Copies of your 2021 tax return including all schedules

3. Copies of your 2021 W-2’s for you and your spouse

4. Copies of supporting documentation for Social Security, Income, Welfare, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers’ Compensation and TANF

The application fee is $40 and can be paid via credit card.  Please note the deadline to submit your online application with FACTS is February 1st.

 

IBW BOYS’ YOUTH LACROSSE

 

New Player Orientation Clinic

Rieke Elementary School Field

Sun, Feb 5th, 3-4pm

New parents & boys, grades 1-8, are invited.

All equipment provided.

Dress for weather.

Go to WYLAX.net for Club Info

 

SMA SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS

Registration for St. Mary’s Academy summer camps is officially open! 

St. Mary’s Academy camps are filled with adventures, hands-on activities, and a variety of fun games to pique every girl’s interests. All camps are for girls entering grades 5-6 or 7-8 this fall 2023.

Summer 2023 Camp Topics:

• Visual Arts

• STEM (Science & Robotics)

• Theatre

• Life Skills (Babysitting & Cooking)

• DEI & Leadership

• Dungeons & Dragons

• Anatomy

• Fashion Design

• Athletics - Information available March 1

Please click here to view our camp website and online registration page.

Please click the links below for informational flyers:
Neon Nights Dance 2023
Book Sale - Grandparents Day