Week of Monday, January 13th
Week of Monday, January 13th
*The children may dress down for Merit week any day this week except for Wednesday due to gym.
If they don't have more than 3 calendar marks, they may dress down
Show and Tell: something that begins with Q or something relating to the season of Winter
Monday:
Tuesday: Music
Wednesday: Gym / Mission Wednesday- every little bit helps
Thursday: Pizza, Prayer and Play Night in the Meehan Center. There is a flyer in the newsletter. Please RSVP by Monday, January 13th.
Friday: Library
- Thank you to everyone who supported SSJ at Fellini’s Dine and Donate night. SSJ received a check for $300.
- We are in need of Clorox wipes and paper towels. If you could send in one or the other with your child, it would be greatly appreciated.
- Please send your child with a winter coat, a hat and gloves. We try to go out everyday even if it's just for a few minutes.
- Please make sure everything your child brings in is labeled. I have a couple maroon sweatshirts without names. If your child is missing a sweatshirt, please let me know. Thank you!
- The SSJ logo store has long sleeve t-shirts that Pre-K may wear instead of the school uniform t-shirt or sweatshirt. The store can be accessed through the school website. If you have any questions, please contact Regina Donohue at ssjlogowear@gmail.com
- Just a reminder: there is no morning Cares when the school has a two hour delay. Pre-K children with siblings may be dropped off at the Cavanaugh Hall doors beginning at 10:10. Pre-K children without siblings in grades K-8 should be dropped off at the lower lobby doors beginning at 10:25. Thank you!
- Wednesday is Mission Wednesday. The money we collect is donated to the Missionary Childhood Association.The purpose is to encourage all children to be aware of the needs of children living in mission diocese throughout the world and support them both spiritually and sacrificially. Monies raised are directed towards self-help programs involving the building of schools, assistance with health and nutrition programs and medications, school fees, and teaching and learning resources. Thank you for your generosity.
- Emergency Baby Formula Collection- SSJ is collecting formula for newborns in need. The collection continues until Friday, February 14th. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
- Reminder: There is no school on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.
- We're in need of lunch volunteers Monday- Friday from 12pm-1pm. The link to the January sign-up genius is: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b4ca4ae2baafd0-january
- SSJ registration for current students and siblings is now open for the 2020-2021 school year. Tuition assistance is available for all families that qualify or have a short-term financial need. Please see the newsletter for more information.
-SSJ Home and School is still selling raffles. You have the chance to win $200 dollars each Friday in the school drawing. Help support SSJ.
- SSJ Night at the Races is on Saturday, March 21st. Be on the lookout for how to buy tickets in February. Please contact Jen Doran with questions at jenniferdoran413@gmail.com
- Science fair judges are needed to judge 8th grade science fair projects on Wednesday, January 29th. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Please email Mrs. Dryfoos with any questions at jdryfoos@simonandjude.org Thank you!
- SSJ's career day is on Monday, January 27th. We are looking for presenters. If you're interested in presenting please contact Heather Coulter at Heatherco@cciu.org
- Save the date for the Sweetheart/ Father Daughter dance on Saturday, April 4th. Volunteers are needed to help plan. They're aiming to have a volunteer meeting at the end of January or beginning of February. If you're interested in helping, please contact Jeanne Andronowitz at (610) 308-0464 or at st_baci@comcast.net
Recap of the Week:
This past week we talked about the letter O. We completed two pages in our letter book and sent the rest home. Thank you for sending in all the words and pictures beginning with O for our chart.
We read about how ice castles are made in our Weekly Reader.
In our unit: "Our Community" we read: "Lola at the Library". We talked about things we see/do at a library. We recalled what happened before, during and after Lola's trip to the library. We shared things we like to read about.
In Religion we read the story of Noah's ark. We talked about the meaning of the word promise and recalled the promise God made with Noah.
The children had fun building snowmen with Floof in the sensory table.
We made some Winter crafts. We made name snowmen, cut snowflakes from coffee filters and started making Eskimos for our bulletin board.
On Friday we took a tour of the Convent to see their beautiful Christmas decorations before they were taken down.
This Coming Week:
This week we'll focus on the letter Q. We'll complete two pages in our letter book.The rest will be sent home for homework. Please send in words or pictures that begin with letter Q for the back of our chart.
We'll read about snowy foxes in our Weekly Reader. We'll watch a video on the Arctic and what animals we might find there.
In Religion we'll read the story: "Only One Cookie" and talk about the importance of sharing. The Religion leaflet includes a board game. I'll send home directions to the game with the leaflet on Tuesday if you wish to play it with your child.
In our unit: "Our Community" we'll read: "Knuffle Bunny".Our story words are: laundromat, bawl, errand and fussy. We'll talk about how we would feel and what we'd do if we lost a favorite stuffed animal.
In Math we'll review position words.
We will continue to work on some Winter crafts.We'll finish our Eskimos for the bulletin board. The children will color a winter hat and make a marshmallow snowman.
Father Daughter Dance 4/4
**You must have all your clearances to volunteer. For more information on obtaining the required clearances, please contact Candy Savarese in the Rectory at csavarese@simonandjude.org
*The children may dress down for Merit week any day this week except for Wednesday due to gym.
If they don't have more than 3 calendar marks, they may dress down
Show and Tell: something that begins with Q or something relating to the season of Winter
Monday:
Tuesday: Music
Wednesday: Gym / Mission Wednesday- every little bit helps
Thursday: Pizza, Prayer and Play Night in the Meehan Center. There is a flyer in the newsletter. Please RSVP by Monday, January 13th.
Friday: Library
- Thank you to everyone who supported SSJ at Fellini’s Dine and Donate night. SSJ received a check for $300.
- We are in need of Clorox wipes and paper towels. If you could send in one or the other with your child, it would be greatly appreciated.
- Please send your child with a winter coat, a hat and gloves. We try to go out everyday even if it's just for a few minutes.
- Please make sure everything your child brings in is labeled. I have a couple maroon sweatshirts without names. If your child is missing a sweatshirt, please let me know. Thank you!
- The SSJ logo store has long sleeve t-shirts that Pre-K may wear instead of the school uniform t-shirt or sweatshirt. The store can be accessed through the school website. If you have any questions, please contact Regina Donohue at ssjlogowear@gmail.com
- Just a reminder: there is no morning Cares when the school has a two hour delay. Pre-K children with siblings may be dropped off at the Cavanaugh Hall doors beginning at 10:10. Pre-K children without siblings in grades K-8 should be dropped off at the lower lobby doors beginning at 10:25. Thank you!
- Wednesday is Mission Wednesday. The money we collect is donated to the Missionary Childhood Association.The purpose is to encourage all children to be aware of the needs of children living in mission diocese throughout the world and support them both spiritually and sacrificially. Monies raised are directed towards self-help programs involving the building of schools, assistance with health and nutrition programs and medications, school fees, and teaching and learning resources. Thank you for your generosity.
- Emergency Baby Formula Collection- SSJ is collecting formula for newborns in need. The collection continues until Friday, February 14th. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
- Reminder: There is no school on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.
- We're in need of lunch volunteers Monday- Friday from 12pm-1pm. The link to the January sign-up genius is: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b4ca4ae2baafd0-january
- SSJ registration for current students and siblings is now open for the 2020-2021 school year. Tuition assistance is available for all families that qualify or have a short-term financial need. Please see the newsletter for more information.
-SSJ Home and School is still selling raffles. You have the chance to win $200 dollars each Friday in the school drawing. Help support SSJ.
- Save the Date- This year's Book Fair is coming up during Catholic Schools Week 1/26-1/31. The theme is: "It's a Jungle Out There! Read to Survive!" Be on the lookout for a sign-up genius to volunteer.
- SSJ is in search of a volunteer or two to shadow our Talent Show director and take over the role for the 2020-2021 school year. The talent show is always the highlight of Catholic Schools week. This year's show will be on Thursday, January 30th with 1:15pm and 7pm shows. Special thanks to Kathi Clapham for directing the show for the past 5 years! If you're interested, please email Kathi at kathibella@gmail.com
- YEARBOOK: Please send any pictures of students during class parties, sports, recess, school activities, etc. to mariar@fmfcu.org or you can text them to 484-643-3264. Yearbooks can now be pre-ordered. More information can be found in the newsletter.
- SSJ is in search of a parent or two to chair the school yearbook for the 2020-2021 school year. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Kristen Ross at kross0601@gmail.com
- Save the Date for SSJ'S Bag Bingo on Thursday, 2/27 in the Meehan Center. Keep an eye out for information regarding tickets and tables.
- SSJ Night at the Races is on Saturday, March 21st. Be on the lookout for how to buy tickets in February. Please contact Jen Doran with questions at jenniferdoran413@gmail.com
- Science fair judges are needed to judge 8th grade science fair projects on Wednesday, January 29th. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Please email Mrs. Dryfoos with any questions at jdryfoos@simonandjude.org Thank you!
- SSJ's career day is on Monday, January 27th. We are looking for presenters. If you're interested in presenting please contact Heather Coulter at Heatherco@cciu.org
- Save the date for the Sweetheart/ Father Daughter dance on Saturday, April 4th. Volunteers are needed to help plan. They're aiming to have a volunteer meeting at the end of January or beginning of February. If you're interested in helping, please contact Jeanne Andronowitz at (610) 308-0464 or at st_baci@comcast.net
Recap of the Week:
This past week we talked about the letter O. We completed two pages in our letter book and sent the rest home. Thank you for sending in all the words and pictures beginning with O for our chart.
We read about how ice castles are made in our Weekly Reader.
In our unit: "Our Community" we read: "Lola at the Library". We talked about things we see/do at a library. We recalled what happened before, during and after Lola's trip to the library. We shared things we like to read about.
In Religion we read the story of Noah's ark. We talked about the meaning of the word promise and recalled the promise God made with Noah.
The children had fun building snowmen with Floof in the sensory table.
We made some Winter crafts. We made name snowmen, cut snowflakes from coffee filters and started making Eskimos for our bulletin board.
On Friday we took a tour of the Convent to see their beautiful Christmas decorations before they were taken down.
This Coming Week:
This week we'll focus on the letter Q. We'll complete two pages in our letter book.The rest will be sent home for homework. Please send in words or pictures that begin with letter Q for the back of our chart.
We'll read about snowy foxes in our Weekly Reader. We'll watch a video on the Arctic and what animals we might find there.
In Religion we'll read the story: "Only One Cookie" and talk about the importance of sharing. The Religion leaflet includes a board game. I'll send home directions to the game with the leaflet on Tuesday if you wish to play it with your child.
In our unit: "Our Community" we'll read: "Knuffle Bunny".Our story words are: laundromat, bawl, errand and fussy. We'll talk about how we would feel and what we'd do if we lost a favorite stuffed animal.
In Math we'll review position words.
We will continue to work on some Winter crafts.We'll finish our Eskimos for the bulletin board. The children will color a winter hat and make a marshmallow snowman.
Important Dates
Theses dates are subject to change
Pizza, Prayer and Play Night Thursday, 1/16
Catholic School's Week Book Fair 1/26-1/31
Career Day 1/27
SSJ Talent Show Thursday, 1/30
Dine and Donate Fundraiser at Bonefish Grill 3/12-3/15
Donuts with Dad 3/19 8:45am-9:30am
SSJ Night at the Races 3/21
Ash Wednesday Dine and Donate Fundraiser at Pica's 3/26
SSJ Bag Bingo Night 3/27
Father Daughter Dance 4/4
Muffins with Mom 5/7 8:45am-9:30am
Preschool Spirit Day 5/27 10:00am-10:45am
Preschool Beach Day 6/4, 11:45am dismissal
Preschool Closing Ceremonies 6/5, 9:30am
**You must have all your clearances to volunteer. For more information on obtaining the required clearances, please contact Candy Savarese in the Rectory at csavarese@simonandjude.org
*Reminder: If your child is absent please email myself at mpmauer@simonandjude.org as well as Mrs. Conlon in the main office at mconlon@simonandjude.org Thank you!
- If your child's dismissal procedure changes, I must be emailed by 1:00pm. If it's past 1:00pm, please call the main office.
- If your child's dismissal procedure changes, I must be emailed by 1:00pm. If it's past 1:00pm, please call the main office.