The Good News. SJB s Weekly Newsletter

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1 OCTOBER 18, 2017 The Good News SJB s Weekly Newsletter PUT THIS ON YOUR CALENDAR! October 26 H.S.A Meeting 8:15am - SJBES Conference Room Principal s Weekly Letter Next Wednesday, November 1, is the Solemnity of All Saints, honoring both saints whose names we know and those we don t know. Saints live among us today, as well as with Jesus in heaven. Saints are heroes of our faith, many who persevered to follow in Jesus path. The reading from Matthew for All Saints Day is one of the most loved portions of the Gospel: When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. Is Your Student Going to be Absent? Please call the attendance line to let us know Volunteer Opportunities can be found on our website under the MYSJB tab. Click HERE to see where volunteers are needed. October 27 1st Quarter Report Cards Sent October 27 Glow Stick Rosary 9:00am (no late access) JDCHS Auditorium November 1 All Saints Day Mass 9:00am November 3 Million Word Challenge Free Dress Day Qualifying classes listed in the Principal s Weekly Letter November 4 Mother Son Dance Registration information included in the Newsletter

2 OCTOBER 25, 2017 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great. This week the students are reflecting on the Luminous Mysteries, which tell us about Jesus ministry when he went out to the people to teach them about God: 1. The Baptism of the Lord 2. The Wedding at Cana 3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom 4. The Transfiguration 5. The Institution of the Eucharist The 5 th Graders will be leading the Glow Stick Rosary this Friday, October 27 to close the month of the Holy Rosary. You are welcome to join us for this beautiful prayer and reflection. There will be seats for parents, grandparents, etc. in the second section of the auditorium. To preserve the sanctity of the prayer space, you are asked to remain silent upon entering the auditorium. The Rosary will begin promptly at 9:00am and there will be no late access. Thank you for supporting the Skaggs Catholic Center s Pumpkin Raffle. Over $900 will be donated to Saint John the Baptist Parish s Social Justice Program. Congratulations to the following students who picked a golden pumpkin: JR Lambert: Pumpkin Pie for Mrs. Eggert s Class Marlee McKillip: Keepsake Pumpkin Devan James: Free Dress Day for Mrs. Lombana s Class 1 st Quarter Report Cards will be distributed this Friday, October 27. You will receive hard and soft copies of your child(ren) s report card. Update on Mrs. Garstka s Million Word Challenge (Grades 2-5): 3A: Mrs. Zweber *3B: Mrs. Baca 3C: Mrs. Molloy 4A: Sr. Celine Dounies, CSC *4B: Mrs. Pappas 4C: Mrs.Winzenried

3 OCTOBER 25, A: Mrs. Tetzloff 5B: Mrs. Miller 5C: Mrs. Kelly *5D: Mrs. Lombana * = First class to read one million words Mark your calendar for Friday, November 3 as a Free Dress Day if your child is in one of the above classes. The challenge ends next Tuesday, October 31. The students enjoyed a visit from the Draper City Police Department s K9 Unit today. Officer Barlow, Officer Bork and Judge (K9) demonstrated commands and how dogs are used in police work. During Red Ribbon, we are collecting change that will be donated to the K9 for much needed supplies (bullet proof dog vest, buddy bag ). Your support is appreciated! Next Tuesday is a Black & Orange Dress Day (No costumes, masks or wigs.) along with Halloween Class Celebrations. Parents, grandparents, etc. who would like to volunteer at/ attend class celebrations must be in compliance with the Diocesan Safe Environment program. Thank you to HSA Room Parent Coordinator, Tamara Dolan, and the Room Parents for planning Tuesday s celebrations! In Christ, Nikki Ward, Principal SJBES School-wide Project On Friday, your children will be receiving materials for the SJBES School-wide Project. Please have your student: 1. Trace their hand on the paper provided 2. Color with markers/crayons 3. Cut it out 4. Return to your teacher by Tuesday, October 31 (Parents can help with tracing or cutting if needed)

4 Parent Access to Grades & Attendance PARENT ACCESS IS NOW AVAILABLE! How to Receive Auto Gradebook Notifications Log into your ParentsWeb account. Under School Information, click on Web Forms. Choose Family Demographic Form, then choose your Custodial Parent Form. At the bottom of this form is where Parent Preferences are set. Under Auto Gradebook Progress Report you will choose the option of Never, Weekly or Daily. Click Save to update your preferences. Saint John the Baptist Elementary is using the Gradebook Notification feature of RenWeb. If your child is missing an assignment, you will get notified by . ATTENTION ALL PARENTS It is important that that ALL families update the Emergency Contacts/Authorized Pickups for your student(s). This information was not imported from PowerSchool to RenWeb. Please list at least 2 individuals OTHER THAN parents/guardians to be called if the parents/ guardians cannot be reached. Parents please do not add yourselves. as an Emergency Contact. Parents are ALWAYS the first to be called if there is an emergency.

5 Home & School Association WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Library - Volunteers needed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays from 8-10 AM. Please sign up here: Mother - Son Social - The Home & School Association (H.S.A.) is looking for people to help plan the event. The Mother-SonSocial will be held early November. Please contact Megan Self at bmyself4@yahoo.com to join the committee. Cross For Vocations - Host the cross and pray during the week, for the gift of sisters, brothers, priests and deacons as well as an increase in holy vocations. Your family or child will receive the cross in Mass on Wednesday, and return it to the office on Tuesday. If you are interested in hosting the Cross for Vocations in your home please click HERE. Lunchroom Volunteers - The lunchroom is always in need of volunteers. Each family is required to preside in the lunchroom (11:15am-1:00pm) at least twice during the School Year. Time presiding counts toward the 25-hour parent service program requirement. All lunchroom volunteers must complete Safe Environment training and have a certificate of completion on file with the school. Please click HERE to volunteer. Please note: All parents/guardians that will be volunteering in the school must complete Safe Environment and have a certificate of completion on file. Please click HERE for Safe Environment Information. All individuals volunteering and/ or chaperoning at Saint John the Baptist Elementary must complete the Diocese of Salt Lake City s Safe Environment Certification and Background Check. After initial certification, compliance is required every three years. If you plan to volunteer and have not yet completed your certification or background check, please download the Acknowledgement Form and the CMGConnect Instructions. H.S.A MEETING DATES 8:15am ES Conference Room October 26 December 1 January 26 February 23 March 23 April 27 May 24 (Evening Social)

6 Home & School Association Click HERE to register for the Mother - Son Dance

7 REGISTER HERE REGISTER HERE

8 Youth Sports & Activities Saint John the Baptist Elementary School Orchestra Grades 4-5 For ALL dancers ages 3-18 SEDA provides: Jazz, hip hop, ballet, tumbling, jazz technique Multiple performance opportunities and possible competition opportunities The dance season will follow the school calendar soaringeagledance.com $30 per month- September May 2018 (paid through FACTS) Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday 3:00pm-3:45pm (2:30pm-3:15pm Wed) Interested in joining Orchestra, please click HERE for more information and registration form.

9 Skaggs Catholic Center & Other Community Events ZUMBA! Ditch the workout and join the PARTY! Mondays & Wednesdays, from 4-5pm, and Wednesdays, also 7:30-8:30pm, in our OWN Soaring Eagle Dance Studio located in the new H-wing of SJB Elementary. $35 punch card for 4 classes/$55 punch card for 8 classes. More info at soaringeagledance.com or contact Meaghan Williams meaghanwilliams@skaggscatholiccenter.org SJB Mom s Zumba Night (Postponed) Wednesday, October 18 was postponed. Please stay tuned for information on a new date. When: Thursday, November 9, 2017 Where: Time: Juan Diego Catholic High School 300 East South, Draper UT Doors open at 5:30 pm Introduction at 6:15 pm Film showing promptly at 6:30 pm Q&A with film director Leila Sansour

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12 Would you like to participate in our annual Storybook Pumpkin Patch in the library? It s fun, super easy, and a great way to show off your creativity!! Here s what you do!!!1.!!choose!your!favorite!story!book!character.!!!2.!!get!a!small!to!medium!pumpkin.!!it!can!be!real!or!fake.!!!3.!!decorate!your!pumpkin!to!look!like!your!book!character!by!using!acrylic!paint,!!!!permanent!markers,!or!glue!to!add!things!onto!the!pumpkin.!!!!4.!!*pumpkins)may)not)be)carved,)cut,)or)have)holes)poked)in)them!as!they!!!!!!!!!get!sbnky!!!!5.!!fill!out!the!entry!form!on!the!back!of!this!paper!!!it!needs!to!be!!!!returned!with!your!pumpkin.!!!6.!!you!can!bring!your!pumpkin!to!the!storybook!pumpkin!patch!(also!!!!!known!as!your!library!)!anybme!during!the!week!of!october!23 rd!.!!!!7.!!all)storybook)pumpkins)need)to)be)picked)up)by)the)end)of)the)day)on) ) )Tuesday,)October)31 st.))pumpkins)not)picked)up)will)be)disposed)of.)!