SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT MEMO

Everything You Wanted To Know

Week of March 7, 2011

As I walked in Monday morning, the smell of delicious spaghetti sauce looming in the halls brought me back to the delicious Spaghetti Dinner the night before.   I wanted to say a big “Thank You” to all who volunteered to make this event happen.  Although I cannot list all 120 volunteers who helped make this event such a success, I would like to give special recognition to the chairs of the event.  Thanks for celebrating our parish and school communities!

·         Chair: Terri Strauss

·         Committee Members: Kathleen Birrell and Kathleen O’Donnell

·         Take Out Chair: Kim Krippaehne

·         Decorations Chair: Kenzie D’Ambrosio

·         Raffle Chair: Jennifer Miller

·         Tickets/Communication: Janie Grant

·         Volunteer Coordinator: Stephanie LaRivere Miller

Tomorrow marks the end of our second trimester in school.  Report cards will be sent home with the children on Thursday, March 17^th.  It’s hard to believe we are already 2/3 finished with the year!

On Monday we will have some new “sheriffs” in town.  Fifth grade student Maddy Harris and seventh grade student Savannah Harris will be “Principals for a Day.”  Please see their declaration attached for further details of their “new rules” during that week…especially if you have a child in fifth or seventh grade.

Wednesday night from 6:30-7:30 is our school-wide Literary Fair!  Feel free to bring family and friends as the students showcase projects they have been working on during the course of the year. 

On Thursday, in our most festive St. Patrick’s style, we will welcome our 2011-12 kindergarten class for a craft activity with Mrs. McGinty and Mrs. Beckers from 10:30-11:30.  We currently have spots available for next year’s kindergarten so if you know of any interested families, please feel free to invite them!  Additionally, that afternoon we will kick off our Jogathon with an assembly at 1:30.  Details regarding the event will be in next week’s SAM and in your student sponsor packet that will come home.

Have a great weekend!

Merrit Holub

Principal

CALENDAR REMINDERS:

Fri. Mar. 11^th – End of 2^nd Trimester

Sun. Mar. 13^th – Daylight Savings Time begins!

Sun. Mar. 13^th – SJF Youth Mass/11:00 a.m.

Mon. Mar. 14^th – “Principal for the Day” (Savannah & Madison Harris)

Mon-Fri. Mar. 14^th-18^th – Gr. 5 & 7 Free Dress all week! (Thursday – Mass Day “Nice” Free Dress for Church)

Mon. Mar. 14^th – SJF Gr. 6 Battle of the Books w/St. Thomas More @ SJF/1:00 p.m. (parish hall)

Mon. Mar. 14^th – 1^st Reconciliation/7:00 p.m. (church)

Wed. Mar. 16^th – Gr. K-8 Free Dress!

Wed. Mar. 16^th – Gr. K-8 Literacy Fair/6:30-7:30 p.m. (classrooms and cafeteria)

Wed. Mar. 16^th – SJF Soup Supper/6:00 p.m. (parish hall) speaker: David Carlson speaks about Church in China

Thu. Mar. 17^th – Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Thu. Mar. 17^th – Report cards sent home

Thu. Mar. 17^th – Gr. K-8 Children’s Liturgy/8:30 a.m. (led by Gr. 8)

Thu. Mar. 17^th – Preschool Activity/10:30-11:30 a.m. (kindergarten classroom)

Thu. Mar. 17^th 0 Gr. K-8 Jogathon Kick-Off assembly/1:30 p.m. (cafeteria)

Thu. Mar. 17^th – Happy Birthday, Mrs. Hoffman!

Fri. Mar. 18^th – Gr. 8 Mass @ Cathedral/9:00 a.m.

Fri. Mar. 18^th – Happy Birthday, Mr. Kolbet!

Sun. Mar. 20^th – April lunch orders due to www.orderlunches.com

Mon.-Fri. Mar. 21^st-25^th – Spring Break!

Wed. Mar. 23^rd – SJF Soup Supper/6:00 p.m. (parish hall) speaker: Deacon Scott Kolbet speaks about the diaconate.

Fri. Mar. 25^th – FACTS tuition assistance applications due!

Tue. Mar. 29^th – Gr. 5 Confessions/12:45 p.m.

Wed. Mar. 30^th – SJF Soup Supper/6:00 p.m. (parish hall) Sister Allison Green speaks about spirituality of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon

Thu. Mar. 31^st – 2011-12 Textbook/Registration Fee due!

Thu. Mar. 31^st. Gr. K-8 Children’s Liturgy/8:30 a.m. (led by Gr. 7)

Thu. Mar. 31^st – Gr. 8 Confessions/12:45 p.m.

Tue-Wed. Apr. 5^th-6^th – FT/Gr. 4 – Oregon Trail Overnight

PLAYGROUND DUTY SCHEDULE/11:30 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

Mon. Mar. 14^th - Ilg

Tue. Mar. 15^th - Duffy

Wed. Mar. 16^th – Miller, Jennifer

Thur. Mar. 17^th - Kessel

Fri. Mar. 18^th – Ray

If you have a conflict with your scheduled duty, please contact Renee Huglin @ 503-244-2258.

2011-2012 TEXTBOOK/REGISTRATION FEE

Please remember that in order to secure your child/rens spot next year, the $200.00 per student non-refundable textbook/registration fee is due no later than Thursday, March 31^st.  Please make checks payable to: St. John Fisher and return to the school office attn: Mrs. Vancil.

SPAGHETTI DINNER THANK YOU!                                             

Did you notice how many students were assisting our parents volunteering for the Spaghetti Dinner!  We had almost 50% of 5^th-8^th graders volunteer!  The class with the largest number of volunteers was 6^th grade with 63%.  Great work everyone and, thanks for supporting our parish community!

Carson LaMaire, Jack Middleton, Charlie Vranizan, Julee Amparo, Angie Balish, Ian Birrell, Ava Menchu, Ally Ray, Delanie Strauss, Zach Miller, Emma Rose Miller, Kelly Kaempf, Noah Grabe, Jarred Daul, Johnny Gambee, Michael Gianola, Bella Radich, Ben Pham, Joe DeVoe, Calvin Gall, Chris Sessions, Joel Daul, Cole Arenz, Ashley Arenz, Demaree Barton, Joe Carman, Erica Clark, Emily Crowley, Emily Ferguson, Jake Gianola, Joey Hermann, Owen Kessel, Allie Lewis, Chris Nisbet, Jack O'Donnell, Annie Prentice, Allie Schiele, Olivia Wenzlick, Audrey Zerr, Carson Spitznagel, Teddy Ferguson, Wilder Boyden, Jimmy Gambee, Luke Tillisch, Jacob Mitchell, Lia Shaw, Gabby Hamlin, Emily Ray, Jana Amparo, Pablo Sedas

LITERARY FAIR INFORMATION                                                                               

The Literary Fair is next Wednesday, March 16th at 6:30 p.m. Please join us for poetry slams, readers theater, original raps and many more fun activities! For more information about arrival time, wardrobe choices and other specific details, please check SchoolSpeak or contact the homeroom teacher. Looking forward to seeing everyone! Mrs. Hoffman

JOGATHON “SAVE THE DATE”                 

Mark your calendar for Friday, May 6^th when our students will participate in our annual Jogathon.  Our kick-off assembly is scheduled for Thursday, March 17^th @ 1:30 p.m.  Plan to stop by and learn about this great event and, remember, it’s not too late to get into shape!  Also, please see today’s attached flyer for more information.

SPRING PLAY AUDITION INFORMATION

Want to audition for the spring play?  Try-outs for “Beauty IS a Beast” will be held on Thursday, March 10^th and Friday, March 11^th.  A signup sheet is located on the music room door to schedule a time or, make arrangements with Ms. Bjore to try out!  Instructions for what to prepare for auditions is listed on the music room door, since this is not a musical you will not be required to sing.

SOUP SUPPERS INFORMATION

St. John Fisher Parish will host Soup Suppers again this Lent on Wednesdays in the parish hall.  Dinner begins at 6:00 pm and we finish about 7:30 p.m.  Join us for a simple supper and a great speaker.  Here are the dates and the speakers:

March 16th – David Carlson – China Partners – He has been a missionary in China for the past 10 years.  He will speak about the Church in China.

March 23rd – Deacon Scott Kolbet – He will speak about the diaconate.

March 30th – Sister Allison Green, SSMO – She will speak about the spirituality of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon.

April 6th – Sister Jeremy Gallet, Office of Worship – She will speak about the new translation of the Roman Missal (the Mass).

For more information, please contact Deacon Scott in the parish office@ 503-244-5784.

CYO TRACK REGISTRATION

CYO Track is now accepting registrations for the 2011 Season.  Please access the following link to register online. https://www.tawala.com/p/dojps2ve5qpb26m/m5jlzcw.Registration.  

2011-2012 TUITION ASSISTANCE TIMELINE

FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment will be conducting the financial need analysis for St. John Fisher School for the upcoming 2011-12 school year. Parish families applying for financial aid will need to complete an application and submit the necessary supporting documentation to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment at www.factstuitionaid.com. The following information is required in order for FACTS to process your application:

1. Completed online application

2. Payment of the application fee

3. Copies of your 2010 tax return including all schedules

4. Copies of your 2010 W-2’s for you and your spouse

5. Copies of supporting documentation for Social Security, Income,

Welfare, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers’ Compensation and TANF.

The deadline for submitting your online application with FACTS is March 25th.

Please look for the following information that is included in today’s electronic email:

·         SAM – Week of Mar. 7^th

·         Jogathon “Save The Date” flyer