August 12, 2010

Happy Summer!  I hope you all are enjoying some extra time with friends and family playing in the sunshine.  Here at St. John Fisher School we are gearing up for another fantastic year! 

As the heat joins us this weekend, it is a great time to come to campus and think about the cooler days of fall and the beginning of the school year.  This Sunday, from 10:00-12:00 we will have our school uniform exchange where you can purchase gently used uniform items at a fraction of the price, Bible (grades 3-8) and assignment notebook sale in our school cafeteria.  Additionally, volunteers from various fundraising efforts will be there to fill you in on how you can fulfill your Family Volunteer Hour requirement for the 2010-11 academic year.  Finally, we will welcome our new families and kindergarten class during our picnic on the lower field from noon till 1:30.  See you there!

Have you figured out your before or after school care needs for next year?  It is not too late to register for our new extended care program.  I have been working with our director, Ms. Susan Robinson, this summer and she has great plans for our students that they will not want to miss.  For your convenience, the registration form and September calendar are attached to this E-mail.  Please fill in the materials and mail or drop them off at the school office by August 27^th to be ready for the first week of school.

Our neighboring community of Multnomah Village will be holding its annual Multnomah Days celebration on Saturday, August 21^st.  St. John Fisher School will be represented in the parade with the Herrmann boys riding in a red mini Cooper donated from Rasmussen Mini.  We welcome students to parade with the car so feel free to meet at 9:30 a.m. @ the Multnomah Post Office for a great time!

I wish you the best as you enjoy the last weeks of your vacation and we are looking forward to seeing all the students at our first day of school on Tuesday, September 7^th.

Peace,

Merrit Holub

Principal

Welcome SJF New Families,

Please join Fr. Murphy, Principal Holub and your Parent Teacher Club (PTC) Executive Board Members (just regular parents like you) to jump-start the new school year: This Sunday, Aug. 15^th, 10-12 for the SJF 2010 Volunteer Fair, followed by the 2010 SJF New Families Welcome Lunch & Potluck 12:00-1:30pm at our school. 

At the Volunteer fair you can learn about ways you can join in and really make exceptional the experience of your children and all of the SJF children and families, and what this school, parish and community hold for you, your whole family and friends.  Come and learn about our programs and events which can be of tremendous positive influence on our children, our broader community; maybe there are ways others you know can join in.

Then, for our brand-new families (and we're all so excited to meet you) please come to a Potluck Welcome Lunch (see flyer attached).  We'll be 'dining out back' at the lower field playground.  Please come, even if for a brief appearance, to meet some folks and learn lots in person from Fr. Murphy, Principal Holub and PTC members. And for those returning families that are helping with the day, we look forward to seeing you all again and locking arms together for this fun community event.  If you have questions or concerns, please contact Molly and John Herrmann (PTC President couple) 503-977-2289; 503-490-7694; 503-706-9568.

CALLING ALL ST. JOHN FISHER FAMILIES

The 2010 SJF Auction is fast approaching and we need your help in donating or procuring items for “Family Bags.” You may remember from past auctions that these are bags filled with items donated by a family or procured from local business. The bags should have a theme and be a minimum of $50 total value but some families have teamed up in the past to donate bags of higher value. Get creative! Some ideas from 2009 were “family movie night”, “wine tasting bag”, “lego / bionicle fun” or “day at the beach.”

If you are interested in donating a bag with appropriately themed items (Be Creative!) please see the following Mass Schedule where you can pick a bag up after Mass;  as well as a procurement form that gives you the ability to take the tax deduction for the items you donate!

When you have filled your bag and have the appropriate form completed you can drop the bags off in the School copy room during school hours after September 8^th. If before September 8^th please contact Holly Witt at 503-593-4550 or holly@benefitpartnersllc.com to help arrange pick up!

EXTENDED CARE NEWS

Space is still available in extended care.  My name is Susan Robinson and I am the new director of our before and after school program.   I am very excited about the upcoming school year. The mission of the extended care program is to provide your child with a place where they feel safe and happy.   Your child will be able to participate in enriching and educational activities, as well as, play and relax.  This year we will offer clubs, enrichment, special events along with art and sports.  Homework will be provided daily in a quiet area.  If you haven’t already registered, please find attached the application form and September calendar. 

HOT LUNCH REMINDER

The hot lunch menus for October, November and December will be available on www.orderlunches.com beginning August 1^st.  The October menu is available until September 20^th.

If you did not place your September lunch order by the due date, late order forms will be sent home with your oldest child on the first day of school.

MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL, THANK YOU!

Dear St. John Fisher Students,

Thank you for coming to the REAL LIFE Exhibit and opening your heart to people who suffer from disasters, conflict, and poverty around the world.

Thank you also for your financial donation of $858.00 to Medical Teams International.  With this money we are able to send much needed medical supplies and assistance to those who need it the most.

On behalf of the children and families whose lives you will touch, thank you!  “I’m only one person, but I can make a difference”!

                     Bas Vanderzlam

                        President, Medical Teams International

Here’s what you will find included in today’s “Summer Sam”

            Extended Care flyer

            Extended Care Registration form

            Extended Care September calendar

            New Family & Kindergarten Family Orientation & Picnic flyer

            Uniform Sale & Family Volunteer Fair flyer

            Updated SJF Family Volunteer Opportunities packet