SJF Newsletter 9/18/23

*|SJF Newsletter 9/18/23|*

View this email in your browser A Note from the Principals Good morning SJF Families, It's Jog-a-Thon Time! This year's theme is Bubble Run :)  Please see the Jog-a-Thon forms here: Bubble Run 2023 You can register online with Get Movin (if you already have an account, just log back in): Parent Login Here is a Foam Party FAQ about what it is & what to expect. We will give more details & volunteer opportunities closer to the event. Picture Day is on Wednesday! Order Forms will go home today. Please have students wear Mass attire.  Please join us for our first Family Mass on Sunday at 9am sponsored by the 6th & 8th grades. ALL SJF families are invited to attend and pray with us.  Uniforms: We know Dennis uniform is very backed up. We have put together an Amazon list with acceptable uniforms. This list includes, pants, shorts, skirts, jumpers, ties, & mass shirts (it does NOT include PE uniform, polos, or mass sweaters). We are working on coordinating with another online supplier for our items with logos. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/16TU760L52XNI?ref_=wl_share Ms. Farrohi will be presenting occasional classroom guidance lessons for students in grades 1-8, which are designed to support academic readiness by teaching students about things such as having a positive attitude, coping skills, and goal-setting. If you wish to opt out of these lessons for the 2023-24 school year, please send an email notification to Ms. Farrohi at star.farrohi@catapultlearning.com by 10/1. * Please note if you opted out last school year and would also like to opt out this year, you will need to notify by email again for the new school year.​​ * Wholesome Food Services is our new lunch program. They will be starting services this week on Tuesday and Thursdays. They will be adding new restaurants as soon as possible. Register today at https://www.wholesomefoodservices.com/ see the flyer below for more details. Reminders from last week: Did you know that our church is celebrating its 75th anniversary? They are celebrating by holding a celebratory mass with the Archbishop on October 22nd at 11am. Everyone is invited! They will also be holding a special raffle on that day for cash prizes. The BEST part is that 100% of the profits from the raffle are dedicated to our gym renovations!! Raffle tickets are available in the school or church office for $5 (If you buy 4 tickets, we will credit you 1 service hour!). Good luck & thank you for your support!!  Would you like to get some service hours? Here is a list of books that our teacher add to through the school year. Every $30 spent from our wishlist is equal to 1 hour. Thank you! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/1dzqZYu?ref=cm_sw_em_r_un_un_Igb6BKP9P4kDt   Many Blessings! Mrs. Giron & Mr. Salazar THE DIGITAL PARENT Tips and Tricks for Parenting in the 21st Century Digital Resource: 10 Apps every parent should be aware of https://www.osceolasheriff.org/10-apps-every-parent-needs-to-know-about/ This digital resource is a good overview of apps to be aware of!   Quicklinks: Uniforms: https://www.dennisuniform.com/schools/SH00JF Tuition Payments: (866) 441-4637  https://online.factsmgt.com/SignIn.aspx  School Calendar:  HERE and on our website Parent Student Handbook: HERE Save the Date Wednesday: Picture day- mass attire Friday: 12:30 dismissal Monday: 9/25- Faculty Retreat- no school     School Calendar SPARTAN SPORTS Flag Football and Girls Volleyball are starting! Check back here for updates!  #GoSpartans Saint of the Day 9/18 Every saint has a story & Saint Joseph of Cupertino is most famous for levitating at prayer. Saint Joseph of Cupertino, pray for us. 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.