SAM - 02/08/22

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEMO
Everything You Want to Know
Week of February 7, 2022

FROM THE PRINCIPAL:

Welcome to the mid-year mark!  We have officially completed half of the school year and progress reports will be ready this Thursday. With our new Student Management System FACTS, we anticipate that we will be posting progress reports directly to your parent portal
Since this is our first time not sending home a “hard copy,” we will make sure to eblast all families so you are aware when they are ready for you to view.

On Monday, St. Valentine reminds us of 1 John 4:16: “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them."  Students are welcome to dress in “Valentine theme” free dress (red, pink, hearts, etc) and classes will celebrate Valentine’s Day in their classrooms before dismissal.

CALENDAR REMINDERS:

Tuesday 2/8:  3-3:45pm Gr 6-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm GREASE! Rehearsal in CFC, 5:30pm SAC meeting

Wednesday 2/9:  1:00pm Mass (3rd Gr), 2:00pm Dismissal, 2:30pm Faculty Meeting

Thursday 2/10:  3-3:45pm Gr 6-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm GREASE! Rehearsal in CFC, Progress reports published 

Friday 2/11: Happy Birthday Mrs. Loberg!

Monday 2/14:  Happy Birthday Ms. Robinson!, Happy Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Themed Free Dress (red/pink/white/hearts), Bring your lunch-no hot lunch on Mondays, 2pm Class Valentine’s parties, Golden Raffle ticket sales begin 

Tuesday 2/15:   3-3:45pm Gr 6-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm GREASE! Rehearsal in CFC

Wednesday 2/16:  1:00pm Mass (2nd Gr), 2:00pm Dismissal, 2:30pm Faculty Meeting

Thursday 2/17:  8:30am 5th Gr Boys development talk, 9:15am 5th Gr Girls development talk, 3-3:45pm Gr 6-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm GREASE! Rehearsal in CFC, 5:30pm PTC Exec. meeting, 7pm Men’s Club meeting

PLAYGROUND DUTY SCHEDULE

Tuesday 2/8:        Pickard

Wednesday 2/9:    Wilde

Thursday 2/10:    Connell

Friday 2/11:        Harkness

Monday 2/14:        Rankin

Tuesday 2/15:        Snowden

Wednesday 2/16:    Paget

Thursday 2/17:    Patterson

Friday 2/18:        Marra

Playground duty is from 11:25-1:00. Check in at the school office and then head to the Corrado Family Center!  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.

VALENTINE’S GRAMS

 

Send a Valentine’s greeting to your classmates or your teacher! The middle school HOSA elective will be selling Valentine’s grams this week to help fund their attendance at the state HOSA competition this March. 

 

GOLDEN RAFFLE TICKET SALES & PADDLE RAISE

The most anticipated raffle of the year is almost here!

Buy a $100 ticket for the chance to win a $5,000 tuition voucher to any Portland Area Catholic School or a $2,500 VISA gift card.  Tickets will be available for purchase from  February 14 – 24, 2022.  Only 100 tickets will be sold.  Tickets must be purchased by February 24th, and the drawing will occur at 3:00 PM on February 25th. Visit sjfauction.org starting February 14th to get your tickets!

Two Days of Giving Paddle Raise!

Raise your paddle from home on February 28th and March 1st!  

Your donation will support various programs, such as student tuition assistance, middle school electives, 8th grade graduation events, and salaries for faculty and staff including instructional assistants and support staff.

Visit sjfauction.org to make your donation starting February 28th!

Thank you for all of your generous support of St. John Fisher!

Warmly, 

Alison Ortiz 

Auction Chair

[email protected]

sjfauction.org

YEARBOOK SPECIAL MESSAGE REQUESTS

Every year for the yearbook there is a dedicated place where parents and families can put special messages that they would like to share with their child. It is not required for people to send a message, but we know that it is greatly appreciated by the students. The message can be something along the lines of congratulating your child for completing a year of school. Just a reminder to keep the letter that you are submitting to 50 words or less. 

For example 

Dear Scott Smithton, (3rd)
We are so proud of you! You have worked really hard this year and always have a positive attitude. You are also a kind and respectful young man. Keep up the great work!
Love,
Mom and Dad

Your response needs to be submitted before March 18, 2022. Please send the message to the email address, [email protected]sjfschool.org and be sure to indicate which student and their grade your message is intended for.

Lastly, if there are any questions about the special message then email Mr. Maher at [email protected]. 

FREE DRESS DAY REMINDERS

A few reminders for the Valentine’s free dress day next Monday, 2/14:

• Clothing worn for free dress should not be torn or ripped.

• Unless a free dress occasion is specifically themed as a pajama day, the expectation is that students are in clothes, not pajamas.  The Valentine’s free dress on Feb.14 is not a pajama themed free dress.

• The following excerpt concerning free dress day guidelines can be found in the 2021-22 Student Parent Handbook on page 19:

“On "Free Dress" Days, student dress may be casual, but appropriate for the school setting.  All clothing must be clean, presentable, modest and without inappropriate slogans or pictures (e.g., non-Christian in nature, or promoting drug/alcohol, sexual connotations, “put down” phrases, etc.).  Jeans and athletic sweatpants are allowed.  Shorts, including sport shorts, must be no higher than three inches above the knee. Pants and shorts must be worn fitted at the waist, as opposed to "baggy" and oversized or too tight and revealing.  Leggings, tights, jeggings, etc. worn as pants are not allowed because they are too tight fitting.”

SJF CYO TRACK & FIELD

It's almost time to register for CYO Track & Field season and we are looking for a few coaches!

If you're interested in coaching, please reach out to our Track & Field Coordinator, Bryan Showalter, at [email protected] or JB Gibbs at [email protected].

More information on the registration process to follow!

Go Cardinals!

JOGATHON NEEDS YOU

We are looking for some willing and enthusiastic SJF parents to join our Jog-A-Thon Committee! Are you looking for an opportunity to get involved, have fun, build community spirit, all while fulfilling volunteer hours? This is your chance!

This year’s event is May 20th. We are seeking  individuals interested in the following roles:  Co-Chair Mentee, Finance, Volunteer Coordinator, Underwriting, Procurement, and Party Organizing. We will show you the ropes, there will be ample guidance. This is a FUN and rewarding experience.

Please reach out to Erin McClaskey with any questions and to sign up! [email protected] / 206-914-4449

IDA B WELLS YOUTH LACROSSE

Registration is open for Boys’ Rec League lacrosse for spring 2022.  Program details and the link for registration are at wylax.net

NEXT LEVEL FLAG FOOTBALL

Welcome to the 1st season of Next Level Flag Football in West Portland at Jesuit High School! We are excited to bring the "Best Youth Sports Experience" to West Portland!

League Play will run from March 13th – May 22nd

For More Information Check out the link below:
Next Level Flag Football
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