SAM - 9-12-22

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEMO

Everything You Want to Know

Week of September 12, 2022

 

FROM THE PRINCIPAL: 

For housekeeping this week, I would like to let you know about our Extended Care program!  As a working mom myself, I know how important it is to provide quality and consistent care before and after school for the students of St. John Fisher School. Directed by Susan Robinson and supported by our lead teachers Marge Meneghello and Carrie McCarthy, our program follows all regulations set forth by the Children’s Care Division of the State of Oregon. Our goal is to provide students with a positive atmosphere where they will have opportunities to continue their learning through hands-on activities and recreational fun. Additionally, for those students with homework, a designated staff member will assist students in completing their assignments. 

The hours of extended care are Monday through Friday from 7:00am until opening and after school until 6:00pm. Additionally, we provide care on both half and full day professional development days, such as the upcoming teacher inservice on Friday, October 7th. If you have any questions regarding the program, feel free to contact Susan Robinson at [email protected].

Additionally, safety is very important to us. In order to keep our school safe for our students, staff and parents, all visitors are required to stop by the office to sign in and obtain a visitors badge. This is necessary regardless of the length of time you will be in the building or on campus and includes parents, siblings, relatives, visitors, etc. Also, we request that all students/parents enter through the main doors whether on time or late. Students should stop in the office to obtain a “late pass” if arriving at school after 8:15 a.m. If you are picking your child/ren up early from school, parents need to sign their students(s) out at the office while the office calls them from class. Finally, please remember to drive slowly in our parking lot at all hours as our facility is used around the clock between school, parish and Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) sporting events. Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep our school a safe place for everyone.  

 

CALENDAR REMINDERS:

Tuesday 9/13:  First Day of Hot Lunch! 5:30pm SAC Meeting

Wednesday 9/14:  10:00am Altar Guild meeting, 1:00pm School Mass (8th GR), 2:00pm Dismissal, 2:30pm Faculty Meeting, 5:00pm CASE Training in CFC, 6:30pm Gr 6-8 Back to School Night in CFC

Thursday 9/15:  9:45-1:20 High School Visits, 5:30pm PTC Exec. Meeting, 7:00pm Men’s Club Meeting

Friday 9/16:  8:30am CASE Training, 1:30pm CASE Training

Saturday 9/17:  Pre-season volleyball tournaments

Monday 9/19:  11:30am K & 4th Teddy Bear Picnic

Tuesday 9/20:  Study Hall Begins - 3:15-3:45pm for Gr 5-8 in the 7th gr classroom

Wednesday 9/21: 1:00pm School Mass (7th Gr), 2:00pm Dismissal, 2:30pm Faculty Meeting, 5:00pm CASE Training in CFC, 6:30pm Gr K-5 Back to School Night in classrooms

Thursday 9/22:  3:15-3:45pm Gr 5-8 Study Hall

 

PLAYGROUND DUTY REMINDERS:

Playground duty is from 11:25-1:00. The duty calendar for the current month can always be found 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 9/13:        REESE

Wednesday 9/14:    CARLSSON

Thursday 9/15:    McGINTY

Friday 9/16:        BERSCHEID

Monday 9/19:        VITTERS

Tuesday 9/20:        KING (Kristin & Foster)

Wednesday 9/21:    EBERSOLE 

Thursday 9/22:    EILERS (Greg & Kristen)

Friday 9/23:        LINDGREN

 

SJF ALTAR GUILD

Our next meeting will be Sept. 14th at 10 am in the Corrado Family Center. All women of the parish are invited to attend. Please call Joanne Cholick at (971) 998-7351 for more information.

ST. JOHN FISHER SCHOOL VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS: 2022-23

We appreciate our parent volunteers! If you plan to volunteer on campus this year (hot lunch, classroom helpers, room parents, coaches, field trip chaperones, etc.), please complete the following:

1. Complete Background Check

   1. These expire every 3 years

      1. If you are new to volunteering, please Email Mrs. Michele Wasman at [email protected] for a link to the background check

      2. If you are ready for a renewal, please log on to Praesidium Academy and click on “Background Check - Multistate Search - 3yr screen” to update your background check

2. Email a copy of your vaccine card to Mrs. Michele Wasman at [email protected]

   1. Following OAR 333-019-1030, vaccination is required for all volunteers

      1. “Fully vaccinated” means having received both doses of a two-does COVID-19 vaccine or one dose of a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine and at least 14 days have passed since the individual’s final dose of COVID-19 vaccine. “Booster shots” are not required

   2. If you submitted your vaccine card last year, you do not need to re-send 

3. Attend a C.A.S.E. Training

   1. Required for new volunteers - returning volunteers that have already attended this training are not required to attend another session

   2. These sessions will be held in the Corrado Family Center, and take about 90 minutes. Advance registration is not necessary.

      1. Weds 9/14 at 5:00pm (prior to the Gr 6-8 Back to School Night)

      2. Friday 9/16 at 8:30am (join us right after morning drop off)

      3. Friday 9/16 at 1:30pm (join us before afternoon pickup)

      4. Weds 9/21 at 5:00pm (prior to the Gr K-5 Back to School Night)

4. Login to Praesidium Academy to complete these 3 updates:

   1. Complete the course: “Know Your Policies” - new volunteers only

   2. Complete the course: “Promoting a Safe Environment: Employee Sexual Harassment Training

   3. Returning volunteers that have already attended a C.A.S.E. session: complete the course: “Social Media Safety” - returning volunteers only

Additionally, Senate Bill 155 requires school districts to verify with TSPC whether a licensed educator or volunteer is currently under investigation for Sexual Conduct, or has a Founded Investigation for Sexual Conduct. Therefore, St. John Fisher School will complete the verification process through the Oregon Department of Education Data Enterprise system. 

SACRAMENTS & FAITH FORMATION

Registration for Confirmation preparation is now open! Confirmation is for current 8th-12th graders. Those who wish to register their students should do so before November 1. More information is attached.

 

SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Calling All Summer Readers!

If your child participated and completed a summer reading program through our public libraries, Barnes & Noble or other activity, they will receive a popsicle at dismissal on Friday September 23rd! They will also be recognized during library class. Please print, sign and have your child return the attached certificate to their teacher by Thursday Sept. 22nd.. 

Let's celebrate our awesome SJF readers! 

SJF MEN’S CLUB

The SJF Men's Club is open to all men in the St. John Fisher community: student dads, parishioners, grandparents, uncles, etc. There is no official process for joining the club – just show up. It's good fun, fellowship, and a great way to better get to know your community.  Plus, every meeting you attend serves as one volunteer hour towards your annual family volunteer requirement.  Please join us for our first meeting of the year this Thursday, September 15 at 7pm in the Corrado Center.

SCHOOL PICTURE DAY IS MONDAY, SEPT. 26

Lifetouch will be here Monday, Sept. 26 to photograph our students and faculty.  This is a free dress day for students in accordance with our Free Dress Days dress code policy.  You are welcome to order your pictures in advance so that there are no forms for your student to turn in on the 26th! Go to mylifetouch.com.  Our Picture Day ID is: EVTGGQHWK.  Ordering information is attached to this SAM and is also on your FACTS Family Portal under Resource Documents.

JESUIT AUTUMN STEM ENRICHMENT COURSES

Jesuit's Online Session Math Community courses for middle and high school students are open for registration. 

There are courses in mathematics, problem-solving, and computer science. Descriptions are attached.

The geometry course is intended for students who are currently taking algebra.

Each course meets for live online discussions on 12 Saturdays beginning this Saturday, September 17. Families can Click here to register. 

Please click the links below for more information:

2022-23 Confirmation Schedule
Picture Day Flyer
Picture Order Form
Reading Certificate