SAM - 03/04/2024

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Everything You Wanted To Know

Week of March 4, 2024

 

A NOTE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

In preparation for the end of the second trimester next Friday and spring break/Holy Week the week of March 25-April 1, we have a number of events happening at St. John Fisher that I wanted to bring to your attention:

• STEM Fair: PreK through Eighth grade students will be proudly displaying projects they have completed for family and friends from 2:00-3:05pm on Tuesday, March 14th. Friends and family are invited to this fun event showcasing our students' work.

• St. Patrick’s Day Festivities: In the spirit of St. Patrick, our Men’s Club will be hosting a traditional St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Thursday, March 14th at 7pm.  All dads, grandparents and friends (over 21 years old please) are welcome to come.

• Living Stations of the Cross: As we continue to prepare for Easter, our 8th grade students will be presenting a Living Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 15th at 2:15pm. All are welcome to come to this event in our church.

• Men’s Club Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast: On Sunday, March 17th, our Men’s Club will be putting together a pancake breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt, beginning after the 9am Mass. To assist and volunteer for this event, please CLICK HERE for the signup genius. 

• Second Trimester Report Card Distribution: Report cards will be sent home with students on Thursday, 3/21.

• Sports Theme Free Dress: To celebrate the end of the second trimester and March Madness, we will have a “sports theme” free dress on Friday, March 22nd. 

• Holy Week/Spring Break/Easter Monday Holiday: SJF School is closed from Monday, March 25th - Monday, April 1st for Holy Week/Spring Break/Easter Monday holiday. Here’s a great graphic for you to keep you informed of our parish events for Holy Week:

 

 

CALENDAR REMINDERS:

Tuesday 3/5: LeadHERship in library from 7:15-8:05am, 1:00pm 4th Gr Reconciliation, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15pm Annie rehearsal in CFC

Wednesday 3/6: 7:30am Glee Club in church, 1:00pm School Mass (6th Gr), 2:05pm Dismissal, Chess Wizards, 2:30pm Faculty meeting

Thursday 3/7: 7:30am Glee Club in library, 6th reconciliation at 11:30am, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15pm Annie rehearsal in CFC

Friday 3/8: Happy birthday Ms. Strine and Mrs. McCarthy!, 7:00pm Stations of the Cross in church

Monday 3/11:  Happy Birthday Mrs. Wiest!

Tuesday 3/12:  3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15pm Annie rehearsal in CFC, 5:30pm SAC meeting, 6:30pm PTC Exec meeting

Wednesday 3/13:  7:30am Glee Club in church, 9:30am 7th Gr Reconciliation, 2:05pm Dismissal, Chess Wizards, 2:30pm Faculty meeting

Thursday 3/14:  7:30am Glee Club in library, 2:00pm STEM Fair, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:15pm Annie rehearsal, 7:00pm Men’s Club St. Patrick’s Day dinner

Friday 3/15:  End of 2nd Trimester, 2:15pm Living Stations of the Cross in church

Saturday 3/16:  OBOB Regional Competition at Lakeridge Middle School–Go Cardinals!

Sunday 3/17:  Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 10:00am Men’s Club Easter Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast

 

PLAYGROUND DUTY REMINDERS:    

Tuesday 03/5:        LANDERHOLM

Wednesday 3/6:    PROCTOR

Thursday 3/7:        HATCHER

Friday 3/8:         KOOPMAN

Monday 3/11:        GRAMANN

Tuesday 3/12:        SMITH

Wednesday 3/13:    HAGERMAN

Thursday 3/14:    MINEO

Friday 3/15:        KING (Drew & Megan)

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.

MARCH EXTENDED CARE

Please be sure that you’ve signed up for March extended care! The March 2024 signup calendar is attached to this SAM and on the Resource Documents tab of your FACTS Family Portal.

 

LOG YOUR FAMILY VOLUNTEER HOURS

As we approach the final trimester of the school year, we want to remind families to record their Family Volunteer Hours. 

• Hours Required: 30 hours for existing SJF families; 20 hours for new SJF families for the 2023-24 school year. Ideally, 10 volunteer hours are associated with a fundraising activity (Cardinal Days of Giving, Community Dinner, Jogathon)

• Hours are tabulated from May 15, 2023 through May 14, 2024 with a $50 value attached to each hour. A multiple household family is expected to complete 15 hours per household

• To record your volunteer hours log on to your FACTS Family Portal and click on Family Home. Select yourself from the dropdown and then click Add in the box in the center of your screen.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: EARN 5-10 HRS WITH SJF HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

What is needed:

4–5 volunteers for Monthly (or Bi-Monthly) hot lunch shifts until the end of the school year.

How it works:

Location: Corrado Family Center

3-month Commitment: March, April and May 2024

Frequency: once or twice per month (for a total of 3–6 shifts)

Shift times: 11:20am – 1:00pm

Days needed: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Available volunteer positions:

WEDNESDAY OPTIONS

2 nd Wednesday of the month volunteer (3/13, 4/10 and 5/8)

3 rd Wednesday of the month volunteer (3/20, 4/17, and 5/22)

THURSDAY OPTIONS

2 nd Thursday of the month volunteer (3/14, 4/11 and 5/9)

3 rd Thursday of the month volunteer (3/21, 4/18 and 5/23)

4 th Thursday of the month volunteer (4/25 and 5/30)

FRIDAY OPTIONS

2 nd Fridays of the month volunteer (3/15, 4/12 and 5/10)

4 th Fridays of the month volunteer (4/26 and 5/31)

To signup or for more information please email Chef Ken:

[email protected].

 

HELP NEEDED FOR EASTER EGG HUNT & PANCAKE BREAKFAST

The Men’s Club needs volunteers for the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast.  This is fun, family event and your time absolutely counts towards your family volunteer hours requirement. Signup using the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0F4CA5AD2CA5F49-48366359-easter#/

 

CYO TRACK & FIELD REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Good News: We have a coach to help our track team this spring, so it’s time to register for the Spring 2024 SJF Track & Field Season!

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

The registration fee is $235 per participant (LATE FEE: $285 Effective 4/2/2024)

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 13th plus the championship meets on May 11 (younger grades) and May 18-19 (older grades).

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

JB Gibbs- CYO Club AD at [email protected]

 

LA SALLE PREP - YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAMS

Morning, afternoon, and full-day camp options are available. Full-day attendees participate in both morning and afternoon sessions, with a supervised lunch hour between sessions. Camps run from June 17th through July 19th. Camps are open to students entering grades 1st - 3rd, 4th - 6th, and 6th - 8th this fall. 6th graders have the choice to select their preferred group. Explore new hobbies or engage in your favorite activities. Our camp program has something for everyone. Secure your child's spot today at lsprep.org/summer.

Please click the link below for more information:
March Extended Care