SAM - 04/26/2022

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEMO

Everything You Want to Know

Week of April 25, 2022

 

FROM THE PRINCIPAL:

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

• Monday, May 2nd, we honor Mary, the Mother of Jesus, by hosting a traditional “May Crowning.”  All students are asked to bring fresh flowers to the cafeteria on Monday morning. This celebration begins at 2:15pm 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. 19), 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.

• Tuesday, May 10th and Wednesday, May 11th our 5th - 8th grade thespians will be performing Grease Jr. on stage in our gym. The curtain will go up both nights at 6:30pm and is complementary for all attendees.

• Friday, May 20th is our Annual Jogathon, the return of our Talent Show and a family BBQ after school! Details for the Jogathon and family BBQ will be sent home next Monday. 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 acts in advance of the show.  They will have a chance to do this during the week of May 9. Additional details on this will be coming soon, so get to work on your act!

CALENDAR REMINDERS:

Tuesday 4/26:  3-3:45pm Gr 6-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm GREASE! Rehearsal in CFC

Wednesday 4/27:  1:00pm School Mass (led by 7th grade and students will be seated w/ Family Groups), 2:00pm Dismissal, 2:00pm Chess Wizards, 2:30pm Faculty meeting

Thursday 4/28:  1:00pm May Crowning rehearsal (8th grade & court),  3-3:45pm Gr 6-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm GREASE! Rehearsal in CFC

Friday 4/29:  Students eat lunch in the old cafeteria (not CFC)

Sunday 5/1:  Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast after the 9:00 & 11:00 am Masses

Monday 5/2:  2:15pm May Crowning of Mary ceremony, Jog-a-thon packets go home with students

Tuesday 5/3:  Happy Birthday Mrs. Sheridan!, 3-3:45pm Gr 6-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm GREASE! Rehearsal in CFC, SAC Meeting at 5:30pm

Wednesday 5/4: Happy Birthday Sister Julie!, 1:00pm School Mass (led by 6th grade), 2:00pm Dismissal, 2:00pm Chess Wizards, 2:30pm Faculty meeting

Thursday 5/5:  Happy Birthday Father Richard!, Midterm Report Cards posted to FACTS, 3-3:45pm Gr 6-8 Study Hall, 3:15-4:30pm GREASE! Rehearsal in CFC

Friday, 5/6: Happy Birthday Mr. Albertini!

PLAYGROUND DUTY SCHEDULE

Tuesday 4/26:        Taylor

Wednesday 4/27:    Jacobson

Thursday 4/28:    Eder

Friday 4/29:        Eder

Monday 5/2:        Kennedy

Tuesday 5/3:        Kirker

Wednesday 5/4:    Kirker    

Thursday 5/5:        Quist

Friday 5/6:        Schulte

The playground duty schedule for April 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 if you are able to help out on a date that is open, 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.

FAMILY & FRIENDS BOOK SALE UPDATE

Thank you to all of our Family & Friends who generously donated books and money to our Support Our Library book sale! We had a lofty goal of adding 300 books to the library. Donors purchased 133 books and we will be able to buy an additional 120 books with the money donated. Our students will love having those 250+ books added to our library shelves! 

CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER RESULTS

Thank you for supporting the Chipotle fundraiser last week.  SJF earned $177.  Thank you, parents!

MAY EXTENDED CARE

Parents, please sign up for your May 2022 Extended Care dates using the attached calendar.  This calendar is also available on the FACTS Family Portal under Resource Documents.

JOG-A-THON 2022

The committee is happy to announce that the plans for the upcoming Jog-A-Thon (happening on Friday, May 20th) are well under way! The day’s events will be kicked off with the Jog-A-Thon from 8:45-11:30. Two classes will be running at a time for periods of 30 minutes. Our school-wide talent show will be held in the afternoon. And, most excitingly, the school will be hosting a BBQ from 3-6pm, with all families invited to attend (food will be available at no cost, and beer/wine for a fee). Additional details below.

Please be on the lookout for informational packets that will be sent home with each student on Monday, May 2nd.  

Also, the following sponsorship opportunities are still available for this year’s Jog-A-Thon; contact Erin McClaskey at [email protected] or 206-914-4449 for more information:

Cardinal Sponsor $3,500 – 1 available!

·         Logo featured on the 2022 jogathon t-shirt.

·         Premier logo placement on all signage.

·         Dedicated social media posts featuring company logo.

·         Featured in parish bulletin.

Water Bottle Sponsor $2,000 - 1 available!

·         Logo featured on the 2022 jogathon water bottle.

·         Logo on all Jogathon signage.

·         Social media posts featuring company logo.

·         Featured in parish bulletin.

Ice Cream Sponsor $1,000 – 1 available!

·         Logo featured on ice cream stand.

·         Logo on all Jogathon signage.

·         Social media posts featuring company logo.

·         Featured in parish bulletin.

Golden Ticket Sponsor $500 – 6 available!

·         Logo on all Jogathon signage.

·         Social media posts featuring company logo.

·         Featured in parish bulletin.

JOG-A-THON AFTERPARTY

Come and get together with the St. John Fisher School Community! Great food provided by Mississippi Delta BBQ with lots of fun provided by St. John Fisher School.

When:  Friday, May 20th from 3-6.  Food will be available from 3-5 and provided free of charge courtesy of the PTC and Men’s Club.  Beer/Wine is available for purchase.

Where:  SJF - Lower Parking Lot

Please RSVP with this link if you can make it. 

Jogathon After Party RSVP

*We ask that children come in attendance with an adult.

PARENT REMINDER - WATER BOTTLES NEEDED AT SCHOOL

As the weather starts to warm up, please be sure your student brings their water bottle to school each day.  All our water fountains on campus have been modified into water bottle refill stations.  It is difficult for your child to stay hydrated if they do not have anything to hold water.

GABRIEL PARK PLAY DATE

The new, more inclusive and accessible play area at Gabriel Park will open soon.  Join Portland Parks & Recreation on Saturday, May 14 from 10:30am - 12:30pm for a community celebration.  The ribbon cutting ceremony will be followed by free cupcakes and activities for all. https://www.portland.gov/parks/events/2022/5/14/gabriel-park-play-date

CENTRAL CATHOLIC SUMMER CLASSES

Central Catholic High School is pleased to offer a selection of courses this summer. While enrichment classes are available primarily for grades 9-12, some courses are also available for 7th and 8th grade students (check out the offerings here). 

We have also added a FINE ARTS SUMMER SESSION especially for Middle School students. Please see the attached flyer for detailed descriptions of each course. Questions and requests for financial aid can be directed to: [email protected]centralcatholichigh.org and we will be in touch with you directly.

Please click the link below for more information:
May Extended Care Calendar