SAM - 05/29/23

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEMO

Everything You Want to Know

Week of May 29, 2023

 

FROM THE PRINCIPAL:

It’s hard to believe that Thursday is the first day of June!  It seems just yesterday we were opening the doors to another school year.  As we wind down this academic year, it provides us an opportunity to give thanks to all that have given so much to the school this year:

• Our 25 8th grade students have blessed our halls during their time at SJF.  As they head their separate ways to high school to start the next chapter in their lives, we hope they return often to keep us updated!  

  • Sam Adatto, Logan Aman, Nicole Arbaugh, Liam Baughman, Audrey Birkland, Isaac Connell, Amanda Cox, Gabriel Dolan, Nolan Eilers, Zoe Forbess, Jasper Foreman, Luke Heyworth, Spencer Keppel, Brooke Kopetz, Lochlan Landerholm, Kieran Lussier, Emery Markusen, Connor Miller, Mattias Nilsson, Mary Partovi, Shourya Patankar, Cassie Pisano, Oliver Proctor, Katelyn Sheridan, Maks Skarbonkiewicz

• In addition, there are 16 families graduating with their students as well.  Thank you so much for all your years of time, talent and treasure!

  • Kevin and Virginia Adatto, David and Michelle Aman, Matt and Kris Arbaugh, Dustin Baughman and Marie-Eve Gagnon, Joe Connell and Rachel Bond, Greg and Kristen Eilers, Mike and Cassandra Forbess, John and Hilary Foreman, Airene Keppel, Chase and Kim Kopetz, Kyle and Monika Lussier, Will and Lisa Markusen, Jens and Cindy Nilsson, Sam and Janine Partovi, Amod and Leena Patankar, and John Pisano and Lisa Arth-Pisano

• Two  members of our leadership councils are completing their years of service: Drew and Megan King - PTC President Couple and Nora Jensen - PTC Family Volunteer Coordinator.  Thank you for all your hard work guiding our school successfully through these unprecedented times and helping ensure our strong mission for years to come.

• Finally, we will be honoring our 4 retirees this June with a special retirement Mass followed by an ice cream social on Wednesday, June 14th at 12:30pm. All are welcome!

Thank you one and all for making this year so successful!  Our students truly demonstrated their ability to grow as active Christians, engaged learners and responsible citizens!

Blessings on the final countdown to summer!

 

CALENDAR REMINDERS

Tuesday 5/30:  8:30-8:50am Living Rosary Practice, 3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall

Wednesday 5/31:  8:20am Living Rosary on lower playground, 10-11:30am K to Hillsdale Library, 1:00pm School Mass in gym (4th Gr), 2:05pm Dismissal, 2:05pm Chess Wizards, 2:30pm Faculty meeting

Thursday 6/1:  3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall, 3:05-4:30pm Gr 2-4 Girls’ volleyball clinic, 6:00pm SAC/PTC Exec. Board Social

Friday 6/2:  All School Library Books Due, 8:30-3:00pm 1st Gr to Tillamook Burn, 9:45-12:45pm 8th Gr Note to Self Speeches in church, 11:00am-2:30pm Kindergarten to Gabriel Park

Sunday 6/4:  Happy Birthday Mrs. Grenz!

Monday 6/5:  Teacher Appreciation Lunch (6th Gr), 6:00pm HOSA Parent meeting on Zoom for incoming 7th & 8th grade interested families

Tuesday 6/6:  Jogathon Lunch IF fundraising goal met, 3:15-3:45pm Final Gr 5-8 study hall

Wednesday 6/7:  Jogathon Raffle Day, 12:15pm Kindergarten Donuts w/ Dudes, 1:00pm School Mass (3rd Gr), 2:05pm Dismissal, 2:05pm Chess Wizards, 2:15pm 8th Gr leaves for retreat

Thursday 6/8: 2:15-2:45pm Family Group activity, No Study Hall, 3:00-4:30pm Gr 2-4 Girls’ volleyball clinic

 

PLAYGROUND DUTY REMINDERS:

Playground duty is from 11:25-1:00. The June 2023 duty calendar is on your FACTS Family Portal under Resource Documents. On your assigned day, please check in at the school office and then head to the Corrado Family Center!  It is important to arrive on time on your scheduled playground duty date.  When you don’t show up, three different teachers must give up their lunch periods to cover the primary, intermediate, and middle school lunch recess periods. 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.

Tuesday 5/30:        NEED COVERAGE

Wednesday 5/31:    NEED COVERAGE

Thursday 6/1:        KIRKER

Friday 6/2:        PATANKAR 

Monday 6/5:        COX

Tuesday 6/6:        NEED COVERAGE

Wednesday 6/7:    RICHARDSON

Thursday 6/8:        MILBANK

Friday 6/9:        KEPPINGER

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - FITNESS ASSESSMENTS

Parents, we still need 5 volunteers for this Thursday (6/1) to help with fitness assessments from 8:15-1:30.  Three additional volunteers are needed the following Wednesday (6/7) from 8:20-10:05.  Please email Dani Wiest if you can assist–even if you can only come for part of the time.

2023-24 OPEN PTC VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

The Parent Teacher Club is looking to fill the following positions for the next school year. This is a great way to become more involved with planning, supporting and participating in many of the SJF events that we plan during the year while also fulfilling family volunteer hours. Please reach out to Erin McClaskey if interested or to find out more:

[email protected] / 206-914-4449

Volunteer Coordinator – This position works with the directors / chairs for each event to communicate volunteer needs and assist with recruiting volunteers. They also track volunteer hours via FACTS. This is a PTC board member position which requires attendance at PTC meetings.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL CLINIC AT SJF

*All current 2nd to 4th grade girls are invited to a St. John Fisher volleyball clinic Thursday, June 1st and Thursday, June 8th from 3:05-4:15pm! It’s free! 
*We will go over beginning skills and primarily focus on serving! This will be a great way to see if your daughter is interested in playing volleyball for our St. John Fisher CYO club this fall offered for 3rd-8th graders.

*Please pack athletic clothes and shoes, and a water bottle. Knee pads are optional. Your child will go directly to the gym after school and will change in the gym bathroom.

*Hosted by: Stacey Sheridan (SJF volleyball coach/coordinator)

*Please RSVP and direct questions to: Stacey @ [email protected] 503-975-4777

*More info about fall volleyball coming soon, but if you have any questions please email or call!

WELLS YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP

July 31st - August 3rd, 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Ida B Wells High School Football Field

The camp is for any student that will be a 3rd - 8th grader in the fall of 2023. No prior football knowledge is required. The camp will provide basic instruction in offensive and defensive fundamentals by position. The Ida B Wells Coaching Staff and Players will provide the instruction. The camp is a non-contact, no-pads camp.  Each participant will need to bring football cleats (if available).  Each camper will receive an Ida B Wells Football T-shirt. Camp is $75. Sign up here