4/20/2020 SJF Newsletter

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View this email in your browser A Note from the Principals Happy Easter!  The teachers and I hope you had a fantastic Easter with your families. We are back to distance learning today & are so excited to "see" our students again!  We are kicking off this week with SJF Spirit week: Monday: Pet day- take a pic with your pet 3pm DRIVE THROUGH PARADE @ SCHOOL! Tuesday: School Spirit day- wear your SJF gear Wednesday: Earth Day- repurpose items in your home to create something new! Thursday: Throwback Thursday- dress like your favorite decade Friday: Pajama Day Be sure to tag us @SJFNoHo or email your photos to Mrs. Giron everyday!  admin@stjanefrancesschool.org. We can't wait to see you at the parade this afternoon! (enter on Hamlin St.) Our office will be open from 10-12am today if you have any business or would like to make a tuition payment. Other options are to pay online at www.tads.com or give them a call at (800) 477-8237 We will be holding another parent meeting on Thursday 4/23 at 6pm. There is currently no new information to share but we want to be available and answer your questions and concerns. If you have any questions, please enter them in the link below & we'll be sure to address them on Thursday night.  Parent Questions for Zoom Zoom link: bit.ly/SJFZoom Our Providence Healthcare partners sent us these flyers about COVID-19 and resources around the community. Take a look:  ENGLISH               SPANISH How Can We Help? If you are having trouble finding child care, getting meals, or paying tuition PLEASE email or call Mrs. Giron. WE CAN HELP! Reach out to other parents and lean on your community and faith. This type of situation is why we are all a part of a Catholic School community. We all want to help :)  Crisis Response Guide for the financially vulnerable Below is a list of all Catholic schools serving meals to ANY child under the age of 18 every weekday. Those highlighted are the closest to our school: Many Blessings! Mrs. Giron & Ms. Aceves Mrs Holcomb's Art Resources:  Cassie Stevens: DINOSAUR WEEK!! Cassie Stevens: OUTER SPACE WEEK! SJF Parish News Please follow our SJF Church's new Facebook page! They will be streaming live daily starting today: http://www.stjanefrancesparish.org/  Also, if you can, PLEASE consider moving your weekly donations online through the parish Paypal HERE. They support us a lot through the years and will have a hard time without being able to have their weekend collections. Thank you!  THE DIGITAL PARENT Tips and Tricks for Parenting in the 21st Century RESOURCE: ChildMind.org This site gives daily tips and many resources for managing stress, child behavior, anxiety, and SO much more during this time at home. click through & sign up for their daily email tips. GREAT resources for the mindful parent.     Thank you for continuing to pay your tuition on time & allowing us to keep everyone on staff so far! If you have any questions or would like to pay your tuition via a credit or debit card please call (612) 548-3320 or click the link below: Tads.com Save the Date  Online Learning continues! Monday: Pet day 3-4pm DRIVE THROUGH PARADE @ SCHOOL! Tuesday: School Spirit day Wednesday: Earth Day Thursday: Throwback Thursday - 6pm parent zoom Friday: Pajama Day School Calendar SPARTAN SPORTS If you are interested in coaching a team, please see Ms. Dominguez sdominguez@stjanefrancesschool.org #GoSpartans Saint of the Day (4/20) Every Saint has a story & St. Conrad of Parzham spent most of his life as porter in Altoetting, Bavaria, letting people into the friary and indirectly encouraging them to let God into their lives.  Read more below: Saint of the Day Our Mission: St. Jane Frances de Chantal School guides our students and their families to experience the harmony between academic learning, social growth, and Catholic faith formation.