SAM - 03/01/22

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEMO

Everything You Want to Know

Week of February 28, 2022

FROM THE PRINCIPAL:

Happy Mardi Gras!  As we enter the Lenten season, we invite you to join us for our Ash Wednesday student Mass tomorrow at 1:00pm.  If that time does not work for you, SJF parish will also host Mass at 9:00am and 6:00pm. Lent is a time for renewal for all of us. May the light of Christ fill our hearts, minds and souls with love and a spirit of passion as we continue to fulfill our mission to partner with families in educating our students to grow as Active Christians, Engaged Learners and Responsible Citizens.

As we look ahead to this month, here are some important dates between now and spring break:

• Wednesday, 3/2: Beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday. Mass at 9am, 1pm or 6pm.

• Thursday, 3/3: Our students will be showcasing their Literacy skills during this fair.  The event will begin at 5:00pm and will conclude by 6:00pm.  Locations for student displays are:

  • Kindergarten, 1st, 4th and 5th: In their classroom

  • 2nd in library

  • 3rd in cafeteria

  • 6th in Corrado Family Center

  • 7th and 8th in church

• Friday, 3/4: Half day of school-noon dismissal. Our Faculty and Staff will spend the afternoon reviewing our Accreditation Action Plan goals and the work from the School Advisory Council on our long-term strategic plan.  Extended care is available and you can sign up via emailing Ms. Robinson at [email protected].

• Friday, 3/11: The end of the second trimester signaling that summer is coming sooner than we think!  

• Saturday, 3/12: With the recent update by the Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Education, SJF will continue to follow the guidelines set forth as written and will transition to masks being optional in school beginning this date (versus the original date of March 31st).

• Thursday, 3/17: St. Patrick will be bringing home your child’s second trimester report cards and the final trimester countdown begins.

In closing, I want to send a HUGE THANK YOU to our families for coming out with support of our 2 Days of Giving!  As of 11:30am, we have raised an additional $21,625 online from 78 total families. We are very close to securing the $45,000 match for the Catholic Educational Endowment Fund and any gift made between now and the end of the day is eligible for the match. Your donation will support things such as student tuition assistance, middle school electives, 8th grade graduation events and salaries for faculty and staff including instructional assistants and support staff. Donations can be made at www.sjfauction.org. Thanks for your continued support!

CALENDAR REMINDERS:

Tuesday 3/1:  Day 2 of ‘Two Days of Giving’ Online - Free dress w/ optional Hat/Hair Accessory  3-3:45pm Gr 6-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm GREASE! Rehearsal in CFC

Wednesday 3/2:  Ash Wednesday - Masses at 9am, 1pm School Mass (7th Gr) and 6pm, 2pm Dismissal, 2:30pm, Faculty meeting

Thursday 3/3:  11:30 6th Gr Reconciliation, 3-3:45pm Gr 6-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm GREASE! Rehearsal in CFC, 5:00pm Gr K-8 Literacy Fair (please see above or attached for location for your student’s display)

Friday 3/4: 8th grade completes NAEP exam, NOON DISMISSAL - Professional Development, Textbook fee for 2022-23 school year due (current families will automatically withdrawal via FACTS account)

Monday 3/7:  Bring your lunch–no hot lunch on Mondays, 1:00pm 5th Gr Reconciliation

Tuesday 3/8:  Happy Birthday Mrs. McCarthy! 3-3:45pm Gr 6-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm GREASE! Rehearsal in CFC, 5:30pm SAC meeting, 7:00pm Parish Admin. Council meeting

Wednesday 3/9:  1pm School Mass (6th Gr), 2pm Dismissal, 2:30pm Faculty meeting

Thursday 3/10:  Happy Birthday Mr. Maher! 1:00pm 8th Gr Reconciliation, 3-3:45pm Gr 6-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm GREASE! Rehearsal in CFC

Friday 3/11:  HOSA State Competition, End of 2nd Trimester, High school acceptance letters emailed to 8th grade families

PLAYGROUND DUTY SCHEDULE

Tuesday 3/1:        King (Drew & Megan)

Wednesday 3/2:    Carp

Thursday 3/3:        Mallard

Friday 03/4:        NOON DISMISSAL

Monday 3/7:        Hatcher

Tuesday 3/8:        Vowels

Wednesday 3/9:    Kroenke

Thursday 3/10:    Brewer

Friday 3/11:        Bordeaux

The playground duty schedule for March 2022 is on your FACTS Family Portal under Resource Documents. 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.

LOST & FOUND

We have accumulated a lot of stuff this winter, including water bottles, cinch sacks, jackets, uniform pieces, and more! Come check out the lost and found closet in the main school entrance, or assign this task to your student. Unclaimed items go to Goodwill at the end of the trimester (Friday, 3/11).

MARCH EXTENDED CARE

You can submit your March 2022 extended care dates using the calendar attached to this newsletter or on the Resource Documents page of your FACTS Family Portal.

M.U.S.E. BAND UPDATE

See the attached flyer from M.U.S.E. to learn about upcoming events for M.U.S.E. band.

SW PORTLAND LITTLE LEAGUE

We are in the final stretch for our registration for spring softball and baseball with registration closing March 18th for TBall, A and AA baseball and Launch League Softball.  Registration can be found at www.swpll.org.

CYO TRACK & FIELD REGISTRATION IS OPEN

It's time to register for the Spring 2022 SJF Track & Field Season!

Register your athlete here: https://www.cyocamphoward.org/content/16606/SJF-Track-Field

The registration fee is $195 per participant (LATE FEE: $220 Effective 3/9/2022)

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).

Meets are on four Saturdays in April and the first two Saturdays of May (no meet Easter weekend).

If you're interested in coaching, or have questions, email: 

Bryan Showalter- Club Track & Field Coordinator at  [email protected]

JB Gibbs- CYO Club AD at [email protected]

Go Cardinals!

Please click on links below for more informational flyers:
Catholic School Flyer
M.U.S.E.
Literacy Flyer
Extended Care Sign-up Calendar