SAM - 04/14/2025

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEMO

Everything You Wanted To Know

Week of 04-14-25

A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:

This past Sunday Holy Week began with Palm Sunday. As we enter the Triduum this Thursday, the three days celebrating the Paschal Mystery of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, it is a time of reflection and celebration. As you look ahead to your Holy Week plans, the events at St. John Fisher Parish include:

• Thursday, 4/17: Holy Thursday - Mass at 7pm 
• Friday, 4/18: Good Friday Liturgy at 7pm
• Saturday, 4/19: Easter Vigil at 8:30pm
• Sunday, 4/20: Easter! Mass at 9 am and 11 am (no 5:30 pm Sunday evening Mass)
• Monday, 4/21: Easter Monday-No School

Please note there are no morning Masses on Holy Thursday, Good Friday or Holy Saturday. 

As we head into Holy Week, I wanted to express my deepest gratitude to some phenomenal faculty that will be leaving SJF at the end of this school year: Sr. Julie Doan, Third Grade Teacher, has been called to serve her community as the councilor of the leadership team for the Sisters of St. Mary Oregon and Mrs. Margaret Burd, Teacher Librarian, will be retiring after 22 years of teaching. Special thanks to these amazing educators and we will keep you posted as we enter the hiring process.

Enjoy Holy Week!

CALENDAR REMINDERS:

Tuesday 4/15:  8:45-2:30pm 4th Gr to Aurora Colony, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall

Wednesday 4/16:  7:30am Glee Club in parish music room, 1:00pm School Mass (8th Gr), 2:05pm Dismissal & Chess Wizards, 5:30pm HOSA International Leadership Conference Zoom meeting

Thursday 4/17:  7:30am Glee Club in library, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 study hall, 7:00pm Holy Thursday Mass

Friday 4/18: Good Friday - 10:50-11:20am Family Group Activity, 2:15pm Living Stations of the Cross in church, 7:00pm Good Friday Service

Saturday 4/19:  Holy Saturday - 8:30PM Easter Vigil Mass

Sunday 4/20:  Happy Easter! Easter Sunday Masses at 9:00 & 11:00am

Monday 4/21:  Easter Monday - No School

Tuesday 4/22:  Mrs. Wilson returns to 5th Grade! 7:15am LeadHERship in library, 8:15am Jogathon Kickoff assembly, 11:30am Funeral Mass w/ reception to follow (full CFC - students eat in classrooms),  3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 7:00pm Cardinal Club meeting

Wednesday 4/23:  7:30am Glee Club in parish music room, 1:00pm School Mass (7th Gr), 2:05pm Dismissal & Chess Wizards

Thursday 4/24: 7:30am Glee Club in library, 9am-12:30pm PreK to OMSI, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 study hall, 7:00pm Men’s Club meeting

Friday 4/25:  6-8pm Middle School Dance at Holy Trinity

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 4/15:            HAGERMAN

Wednesday 4/16:        JARAMILLO

Thursday 4/17:        MADSON

Friday 4/18:            MOYES

Monday 4/21:            EASTER MONDAY - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday 4/22:            MARRA

Wednesday 4/23:        KRUSE

Thursday 4/24:        JENSEN (JULIA & XANDER)

Friday 4/25:            HUNT

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: 

Family Volunteer Hours are due! Please remember our St. John Fisher volunteer hour requirements in the SJF Student/Parent Handbook (20 hours for new families and 30 for all others). You can log your hours via the “Family Portal” in FACTS under “Family” and “Service Hours.” If you need help with logging in your hours for the 2024/2025 school year, please let us know. 

JOGATHON SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
 We are still looking for sponsors for this year's jogathon! If you are looking to advertise your business, support the school, or a tax-deductible donation, this is a great opportunity!  Or if your family would like to sponsor our jogathon, it is such a great way to support this wonderful event! Please see attached flyer for details or reach out to Nora Jensen at [email protected]

FINAL MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE OF THE YEAR
 Our final middle school dance of the year will be held at Holy Trinity on Friday, April 25th from 6-8pm. Our students can enjoy a fancy night out on the town and get dressed up as the theme is “Paris at Night.” Registration can be found HERE, Code of Conduct to be signed can be found HERE and all details can be found on the attached flyer. 

90TH ANNIVERSARY ARCHBISHOP SEMINARY TEA

• Wednesday, May 7 from 3:00-6:00 pm
• Portland Golf Club
• Tickets are $50 each

Since 1935, the Archbishop’s Seminary Tea has been a cherished tradition in the Archdiocese of Portland, bringing together clergy, seminarians, and the faithful. The Tea serves as a vital fundraiser dedicated to supporting the education of seminarians preparing for service in the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon. Additional information, including the link to purchase tickets, is on the attached flyer.

HEAD FOR THE CURE 5K

As some of you know, SJF mom Lauren Braun has been battling brain cancer for the past three years. Join the Braun family to raise money for brain cancer research by participating in the Head for the Cure Portland 5k run/walk in Gabriel Park on July 27th. Join their team or simply donate to the Brain Train! The organization aims to leave a majority of the funds raised in the Portland community, supporting the Providence Brain and Spine Institute and the Knight Cancer Center/Doernbecher Children's Hospital. 

The event is also seeking volunteers! It is a great opportunity for your middle schoolers to get school-approved volunteer hours. Sign up here: https://headforthecure.org/volunteer/

FRED MEYER COMMUNITY REWARDS

Thank you again to Fred Meyer for supporting SJF. In the first quarter of this year our school earned $290.24 from 83 St. John Fisher households participating in the community rewards program. It’s never too late to link your own Freddy’s card to the program.  Instructions and additional information are on the attached program flyer.

SJF IMMUNIZATION RATES FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR
 The immunization report that we filed with Multnomah County has been published and is attached to this SAM.  It is also available for review on the school website and in the school office.

FREE CPR CLASS FOR ADULTS ON APRIL 25TH
 On Friday, April 25th from 10-11:30am there will be a free adult CPR class that OHSU is sponsoring in partnership with the AHA. This class is located at Bridge Meadows (8502 N Wayland Ave, Portland, OR 97203).

ALOHA SUMMER! PARENTS’ MORNING OUT
 This is Ms. Strine’s final Parent’s Morning Out of the school year. Join us on Saturday, May 17 from 10:00am to 3:00pm for Hawaiian themed games and activities. Don’t wait to sign up because space is limited! Additional information is on the attached flyer.