SAM - 04/22/2024

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEMO

Everything You Wanted To Know

Week of April 22, 2024

 

A NOTE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

Next Friday, May 3rd our faculty will spend the afternoon reviewing what went well this year and what we would like to work on for next year. In an effort to gather all voices/input, please take a moment to complete THIS survey by Wednesday, May 1st. For your time, we will give you 1 Family Volunteer Hour. Thanks for your feedback.

Additionally, next Friday marks our halfway point through the final trimester of the school year. As we wrap up these final weeks of school, we have many reasons to celebrate:

• Tuesday, April 23rd and Wednesday, April 24th our 5th - 8th grade thespians will be performing Annie Jr. on stage in our gym. The curtain will go up both nights at 6:30pm. The show is free for all attendees.

• Wednesday, May 1st, we honor Mary, the Mother of Jesus, by hosting a traditional “May Crowning.”  All students are asked to bring fresh flowers to the Corrado Family Center on this Wednesday morning. This celebration begins at 1:15pm in the church and all are welcome! 

Additionally, all students may choose to have “special” free dress on this day (or wear the traditional school uniform). When helping your student decide what to wear on this day, Deacon Scott suggests you think of Easter and weddings. Please see below, or the Student/Parent Handbook (pg. 18), for more specifics on the dress policy:

• On "Special Dress Up" days (for example May Crowning), student dress should be more “dressy” than casual.  No jeans, shorts, sweats, or t-shirts are permitted. “Skorts", skirts, jumpers, and dresses must be no higher than three inches above the knee. Sleeveless dresses/blouses/shirts are not allowed unless shoulders are covered by a sweater, shawl, etc. at all times. For hygienic reasons, socks or tights must be worn at all times. Shoes must fully cover the toes and heels. Girls may change into open-toed shoes for the ceremony only.

• Friday, May 17th is our Annual Jogathon, Talent Show and family BBQ after school! Details for the Jogathon and family BBQ will be sent home after our kick off assembly on Friday, May 3rd at 8:20am. The Talent Show will begin at 1pm in our gym and all students are eligible to perform. In order to create the show lineup, performers need to show Mr. Vecchione their act during their music class the week of May 6th.

 

CALENDAR REMINDERS:

Tuesday 4/23:  2:15pm Annie Jr. sneak peek in gym, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 study hall, 6:30pm Annie Jr. performance in gym

Wednesday 4/24:  Happy Administrative Assistants Day Mrs. Wasman!, NO Glee, 1:00pm School Mass (7th Gr), 2:05pm Dismissal, Chess Wizards, 6:30pm Annie Jr. performance in gym

Thursday 4/25:  NO Glee, 8:30-1:15 3rd Gr Portland Walking Tour, Early bird discount for summer camps ends today!

Friday 4/26:  8:15am-3:00pm 8th Gr field trip to the Grotto & Cathedral, 9:00am-12:00pm PreK field trip to OMSI, 11:00am Funeral Mass followed by reception in CFC - Students eat in classrooms

Sunday 4/28:  Knights Pancake Breakfast following the 9 & 11am Masses

Tuesday 4/30:  7:15-8:05am LeadHERship in library, 8:30-11am 4th/5th OBOB competes at Madeleine, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall

Wednesday 5/1:  May Crowning of Mary - Fancy Free Dress for all Students, 7:30am Glee Club in church, 11:30am 8th Gr Class Photo, 1:15pm May Crowning ceremony in church (no Mass), 2:05pm dismissal, Chess Wizards

Thursday 5/2:  7:30am Glee Club in library

Friday 5/3:  NOON DISMISSAL - NO Afternoon Extended Care, 8:20am Jogathon Kickoff Assembly in gym, 11:15-12 PreK & K VIP Tea

Saturday 5/4: Happy Birthday to Sr. Julie!

 

PLAYGROUND DUTY REMINDERS:

Tuesday 4/23: ELDIEN

Wednesday 4/24: FLOBERG

Thursday 4/25: QUIST

Friday 4/26: SHOWALTER (Angie)

Monday 4/29: PATTON

Tuesday 4/30: DOLAN

Wednesday 5/1: PATTON

Thursday 5/2: SMITH

Friday 5/3: NOON DISMISSAL

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.

SJF SPIRITWEAR

The spring SJF spiritwear collection is launching soon–and will include these ballcaps! More details to follow.

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE - MAY 10

Walk the red carpet for the final middle school dance of the year! Holy Trinity is hosting this dance on Friday, May 10 from 6:30-8:30pm.  Access the link below to sign the waiver and purchase your tickets.  https://www.h-t.org/htcs-dance  To volunteer for the event, please click HERE for the Sign Up Genius.

 

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Next Sunday, April 28th, the Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast after the 9am & 11am Masses. Free will offerings will be accepted to support our parish & the Knights.

 

SAVE THE DATE - FATHER RICHARD RETIREMENT CELEBRATION! 

On the feast day of St. John Fisher, Saturday, June 22nd, we will celebrate Father Richard’s retirement. Please join us for Mass at 4:30pm followed by a reception in the Corrado Family Center. 

Additionally, we are looking for photos to put together a slideshow for the reception. If you have any photos of Father Richard through the years (perhaps during First Communion and/or Confirmation?), please email them to [email protected]. Thanks!

 

FOOTHILLS SOCCER CLUB

Foothills Soccer is currently registering all age levels (U8/9 through U15-18) for its competitive program.  Registration details are on the attached flyer.

 

SJF SUMMER CAMP 2024 

It’s time to get your summer plans in order! Registration for our popular SJF Summer Camp is open, eligible for students entering Kindergarten and older! Information about cost and all the fun plans for this summer are on the flyer attached to this SAM. Don’t Miss the Early Bird Discount: Receive 10% off your amount due if signed up and camps are paid in full by April 25th.

Please click the links below for more information:
SJF Summer Camp Description
FSC Soccer Information