SAM - 02/10/2025

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEMO

Everything You Wanted To Know

Week of 02-10-25

A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:

Tonight is our Dinner Night Out at Panda Express (located next to Downtown Beaverton Fred Meyer - 11490 SW Canyon Rd. Beaverton). 20% of sales from the entire day (9am - 11:30pm) will go to SJF! Please show the attached flyer when ordering at the store or code 381613 when ordering online. 

Tomorrow night at 5:30pm we welcome Mindy Lockard to present our Parent Information Night: From Roblox to TikTok... how we can help our children + teens navigate their digital footprint with education, intention and grace! This hands-on interactive family workshop is designed to help families from pre K-8 navigate the ever changing landscape of the digital world. It is never too early or late to think about a family and community plan for supporting, educating and helping students think about who they want to be both In Real Life and Online! This workshop will help parents with language, personal exploration and a roadmap for working together to raise a community of digitally mindful students!

TOPICS COVERED BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Permanency of Digital Footprint, The Future of Social Media, Mapping Out the Stages of Digital Use, Family Conversations. Navigating with Intention and not Fear, Developing Community Standards 

Mindy Lockard is the founder of The Leadership Academy for K - 12 and College / University and Corporate Speaker. Her passion is helping all people live with intention, confidence and care. She has been a regular contributor to FOX 12 Oregon, Afternoon Live, FORBES Women, Washington Post and Good Day NW! She loves working with students and families on developing a roadmap for a life of strong social skills and confidence!

SJF will provide free babysitting and pizza for a limited number of SJF students for the families attending the parent information night. Please register at THIS LINK. Additionally, you will receive 2 Family Volunteer Hours for attending!

This Friday, 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.

Next week we have 2 days where students will not have school.  On Monday, we celebrate Presidents’ Day and on Tuesday, our faculty will be participating in a curriculum inservice and our workshops in grade levels to review curriculum standards, particularly in science. Our extended care will be offering care from 7am till 6pm on Tuesday. To register, please contact Mr. Drew Boyer at [email protected] by Thursday.

CALENDAR REMINDERS:

Tuesday 2/11:  7:15-8:05 LeadHERship in library, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm Xanadu rehearsal in CFC, SJF Night at Panda Express, 5:30pm SAC meeting, 6:30pm PTC Exec. meeting

Wednesday 2/12:  7:30am Glee Club in parish music room, 1:00pm School Mass (2nd Gr), 2:05pm Dismissal, Chess Wizards, 5:30pm Parent Information Night in CFC

Thursday 2/13:  7:30am Glee Club in library, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm Xanadu rehearsal in CFC

Friday 2/14: Happy Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Themed (red, pink, white, hearts etc) Free Dress, 1:30-2:30pm 8th Gr to Sunny’s Yogurt, 2:30pm Class Valentine’s parties

Monday 2/17:  President’s Day - NO SCHOOL / EXTENDED CARE CLOSED

Tuesday 2/18:  Teacher Inservice Day - NO SCHOOL / EXTENDED CARE OPEN W/ ADVANCED SIGNUP

Wednesday 2/19: 7:30am Glee Club in parish music room, 1:00pm School Mass (8th Gr), 2:05pm Dismissal, Chess Wizards

Thursday 2/20:  7:30am Glee Club in library, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm Xanadu rehearsal in CFC, 7:00pm Men’s Club meeting

Friday 2/21:  HOSA State Competition, 9:20-12:30pm 1st Gr to Rock Museum

Saturday 2/22:  HOSA State Competition

PLAYGROUND DUTY: 

Playground duty is from 11:25am - 1:00pm. 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.

Tuesday 2/11:        DEAN

Wednesday 2/12:    CADONAU

Thursday 2/13:    EILERS

Friday 2/14:        SCHMIDT (MATT & EMILY)

Monday 2/17:        NO SCHOOL - PRESIDENTS DAY

Tuesday 2/18:        NO SCHOOL - TEACHER INSERVICE

Wednesday 2/19:    SMITH

Thursday 2/20:    CARTER

Friday 2/21:        WANTLAND

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT 

We are now more than halfway through the school year and this would be a good time to record your volunteer hours. As a reminder families are required to fulfill 30 hours or 20 hours for new families. These hours are due by the end of the year and ideally a minimum of 10 volunteer hours would be associated with a fundraising activity (Cardinal Week of Giving or the Jog-a-Thon). As a reminder for each hour not filled, you will be charged $50. 

We will be running a report of current volunteer hours the first week of March, so please see instructions below to enter your hours if needed. If you still need hours, we have several opportunities up coming: Jog-a-thon, Men's Club Easter Egg Hunt, Field Day, Coach Track, First Communion, May Crowning, and more. For volunteer opportunities or questions on recording your hours, please contact Robbie McGinty at [email protected]. 

To log your hours:

1.) Go to FACTS login: https://logins2.renweb.com/logins/ParentsWeb-Login.aspx

2.) On the side navigation, select 'Family'

3.) Select correct parent --> select 'Add'

FACTS SIS LOGIN

FACTS has recently adopted a two-step procedure for login to your family portal.  It is now asking for the district code before you are asked to enter your username and password.  If prompted for our district code, please enter     SJF-or.  Note that this district code is case sensitive.

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION

Although the temperature is reminding us it’s still winter, it’s time to start planning your summer activities! If you are looking for a fun camp experience for your little one, you should consider St. John Fisher Summer Camp as one of the best! Full of fun games, activities, snacks and featured guests, our camp continues in the tradition of relaxed indoor and outdoor activities taking place in and around the school. Ideal for present and future SJF students (incoming Kindergarten students and older), our camp has been planned around themes each week. St. John Fisher Summer Camp provides a safe and positive atmosphere. You can have peace of mind knowing your child is engaged, well cared for, and happy. See attached for camp themes and registration. You can also locate this information on your FACTS Family Portal and at the Cardinal Corner outside the school office. If you have any questions, please contact our Extended Care Director, Mr. Drew Boyer at [email protected]. 

CYO TRACK & FIELD REGISTRATION IS OPEN
 It's time to register for the Spring 2025 SJF Track & Field Season! This is a great opportunity for kids to run, jump, and throw for fitness and fun.  Athletes of all skill levels are welcome to develop and compete on a large team.

Register your athlete here: https://www.cyocamphoward.org/content/16606/SJF-Track-Field
 The registration fee is $240 per participant (LATE FEE: $290 Effective 4/2/2025)

If necessary, depending on current inventory: Uniform order link will be sent to registrants at a later date. Practices will be at Valley Catholic High School on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30pm (Time may change, depending on VCHS needs).Meets are on four Saturdays beginning April 5th plus the championship meets on May 10 (younger grades) and May 17-18 (older grades).

If you're interested in coaching, or have questions, email: Justin Reel- CYO Club AD at [email protected] or Will Marra- Track and Field Coordinator at [email protected]

DARLENE SHERIDAN SJF SCHOLARSHIP

St. John Fisher is proud to announce that applications for a $1,000 scholarship in honor of Mrs. Darlene Sheridan are now being accepted. Mrs. Sheridan was an amazing educator for over 30 years at St. John Fisher. 

To apply, please submit a one-page essay describing how this scholarship can benefit your child and family. In particular please include any specific financial needs, areas that SJF addresses that wouldn’t be possible without assistance, or what you feel to be important. All applications are reviewed solely by Mrs.Sheridan and not shared with other members of the SJF community or staff. The essay should also include the parent names, name of child(ren) at SJF, and any other family members. Please include a postal address, email address, and telephone number.

To submit, email the above to: [email protected].   Deadline for applications is this Friday, 2/14.

The successful applicant will be notified from Mrs. Sheridan directly and a payment will be made directly to St. John Fisher in the awardee’s name. The mission of the scholarship is to support families in sending their children to SJF where they may grow in their Christian faith, academics, and overall social being.