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Principal’s Weekly Letter In 2015 Pope Francis declared September 1 to be a worldwide day of prayer for the care of creation. In his encyclical, Laudato Si’ (Praised Be) Pope Francis compares the earth, our common home to a “sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens to embrace us.” The Season of Creation concludes on October 4, which is the Feast of Saint Francis, who is the patron saint of animals and the environment.
A Prayer for Our Earth
All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe and in the smallest of your creatures.
You embrace with your tenderness all that exists.Pour out upon us the power of your love,
August 31 ‣ Box Tops Turn-in
September 4 ‣ No School - Labor
Day
September 10 ‣ Skaggs Catholic
Center’s Fall Fest/Annual Appeal Kickoff
September 13 ‣ 1st Quarter
Midterm
September 20 ‣ All Campus Mass
with Bishop Solis ‣ 12:45 Dismissal
(Grades K-5)
Is Your Student Going to be Absent?
Please call the attendance line to let us know
801-984-7127
Volunteer Opportunities
can be found on our website under the MYSJB tab.
Click HERE to see where volunteers are needed.
AUGUST 30, 2017
The Good News SJB’s Weekly Newsletter
PUT THIS ON YOUR
CALENDAR!
PARENT ACCESS AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
that we may protect life and beauty.
Fill us with peace, that we may liveas brothers and sisters, harming no one.
O God of the poor,help us to rescue the abandoned and forgotten of this earth, so
precious in your eyes.Bring healing to our lives,
that we may protect the world and not prey on it,that we may sow beauty, not pollution and destruction. Touch the
heartsof those who look only for gain
at the expense of the poor and the earth.Teach us to discover the worth of each thing,
to be filled with awe and contemplation,to recognize that we are profoundly united
with every creatureas we journey towards your infinite light.We thank you for being with us each day.Encourage us, we pray, in our struggle
for justice, love and peace. (Pope Francis)
As a community of faith, we pray for the repose of the soul of Cazzie Brown and Jennifer Johnston’s mother/ Hadleigh Johnston’s grandmother. May their souls and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. We also pray for those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. From the Diocese of Salt Lake City’s Information Bulletin, donations to disaster relief efforts may be made through Catholic Charities USA, the official domestic relief agency of the Unites States Catholic Church. For information, visit, www.catholiccharitiesusa.org.
Thank you to the many parents who attended last Friday’s Home & School Association (HSA) meeting and played Shipwreck with Captain Hall, PE teacher! Please join me in welcoming Shawn Jimerson, who will be joining Saint John the Baptist Elementary’s Staff as the Playworks Recess Coordinator.
In Christ, Nikki Ward, Principal
AUGUST 30, 2017
BOX TOPS Parents, remember to send in Box
Tops by tomorrow, August 31. Classes with at least 100 Box Tops will
receive a FREE DRESS day! All Box Tops must be cut and within the
expiration date.
Please Help Ms. Brenneisen win iPads for Spanish
Dear parents, Please help my classroom win iPads by clicking on the link below,
http://contests.duolingo.com/entry/f897659d
Tell your family and friends. The contest ends September 3rd.
Muchas gracias!
AUGUST 30, 2017
Game of the Week
Saint John the Baptist Elementary is excited to announce its new school management system - RenWeb School Management Software effective for the
2017 - 2018 school year. This has replaced PowerSchool, and each parent/guardian will have access to RenWeb’s ParentsWeb - a private and secure
portal that will allow them to view information such as:
RenWeb has been implemented by most of the Catholic Schools in our Diocese.
September 1, we will provide all parents/guardians with instructions for logging in and viewing information as well as updating your student and
parent contact information.
We strive to improve our student’s academic development and the communication between our school and your home.
‣ Attendance ‣ Daily Grades ‣ Progress Reports ‣ Report Cards ‣ Lesson Plans ‣ Homework ‣ Missing Assignments ‣ School Calendar
‣ School Announcements ‣ Staff and School Directory ‣ Online Re-Enrollment ‣ Family Account Balances with
Online Payment ‣ Teacher Email Addresses ‣ Other Useful School
Information
PARENT ACCESS AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
Parent Access to Grades & Attendance
Home & School Association
The Home and School Association (HSA) of Saint John The Baptist Elementary and Middle Schools is an association that supports, implements, and advances the philosophy of Saint John the Baptist Elementary and Middle Schools. HSA reflects the Christian principles while promoting at all times the spiritual, moral, intellectual and physical training of students.
H.S.A MEETING DATES
8:15am ES Conference
Room
‣ August 25
‣ September 22
‣ October 26
‣ December 1
‣ January 26
‣ February 23
‣ March 23
‣ April 27
‣ May 24 (Evening Social - MPR)
SAVE THE DATE!
1st Annual Mother - Son
Dance!!
November 4
More information to follow.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! ‣ P.E. - Volunteer needed to hang Physical Activity Challenges.
Please contact Mrs. Hall at [email protected] to volunteer.
‣ Mother-Son Dance - The Home & School Association (H.S.A.) is looking for people to help plan the event. The Mother-Son Dance will be held November 4. Please contact Megan Self at [email protected] to join the committee.
‣ 2018 Annual Auction - The Auction chairs are looking for parents to coordinate a class project for their classroom. This project will be auctioned during the event on April 14. A meeting will be held to go over expectations and guidelines as well as help parents with ideas. If you are interested please contact Tina Fields at [email protected].
‣ 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 2017-2018 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. Thank you for signing up to volunteer in our lunchroom!
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.
It’s time for 5 th ‐8 th UCAA Volleyball!! Playing other sports? Not to worry! UCAA is a fun, recreational way to learn volleyball. Each team practices 1‐2 times per week depending on coach’s needs. There are 2 games every Saturday for 6 weeks starting on 9/9 and ending on 10/28 with a tournament (dates may shift by one week). This is an enjoyable, recreational sport where you don’t need any experience. You will learn as you go while having fun with your peers. REGISTRATION: This year you will need to register online. Please go to:
https://goo.gl/T5STJZ Payment options are not available online, so you will need to turn in the REGISTRATION FEE of $65.00 to the of�ice. Make checks payable to: Saint John the Baptist. Please mark the check or money for UCAA Volleyball Attention: Denise Page. If you are unable to pay the registration fee, please let me know because we want all children to be able to play. If your child would like to be on a team with speci�ic people, make a notation with your registration money. Please note we will make every attempt to place you together, but there is no guarantee.
DEADLINE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
Please email (preferred), [email protected] or call Denise Page at 801‐631‐5469 with any questions you may have.
COME JOIN THE FUN
Youth Sports & Activities
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!St. John the Baptist Cub Scout
Pack 4500
! Cub Scouting is for all boys in the 1st-5th grades, Cub Scouts meet weekly in small den groups and monthly as members of the pack. Some of our events include: Rockets in the park, Annual Chili Cook-off, Blue and Gold ceremony, Pine wood derby, family camp out and many, many more! Scouting is “fun with purpose” which capitalizes on a young boy’s interests. The aims of scouting are: character development, citizenship training, personal and moral fitness. Don’t let your boy miss out on the great adventure! Join us for our registration event on Sept. 24th at 12:00 at SJB meeting room A. For more information contact: Nikki Meehan at [email protected] or Bill Self at [email protected] !
Join Us! Registration Event: Sunday, Sept. 24th 12:00-3:00pm
SJB Meeting Rm. A
Saint John the Baptist Elementary School
Orchestra Grades 4-5
• $30 per month- September 2017 - 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.
Classes start August 21
In the H-wing Dance Studio
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
Youth Sports & Activities
AUDITIONS For The GODSPELL Elementary School
Choir SJBES Grades 3-5
Tuesday, September 5th 3:15pm-6pm (JD Little Theatre)
Music is available at SJBES office. Music will be taught at the audition.
We will be holding auditions for a 10-12 person choir for Juan Diego’s production of GODSPELL.
GODSPELL runs 10/26-29. Dress rehearsal dates are 10/23 & 24, 5:30pm-9pm. Matinee final dress
rehearsal is 10/25, 9am. The elementary choir will perform in 2 songs from the show ‘Prepare Ye’ and
‘On the Willows’. For more information call Joe Crnich 801-984-7645.
2017 FALL FEST
September 10, 2017
12:30 - 3:30 PM
In front of Soaring Eagle
Stadium
Skaggs Catholic Center
Schools
Celebrate family and community! Support the 2017 Annual Appeal!
Join us for fun games, music and food
Skaggs Catholic Center & Other Community Events
Employment Opportunities
We are looking for a people to join our wonderful Skaggs Catholic Center team!
Custodial
Full time hours would be 3 to 11:30pm Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week. General custodial duties, vacuum, clean touch surfaces, garbage’s, floors and bathrooms if assigned. Pay starts at $9.50
and goes to $10.00 after 30-day review. Full benefits, health, dental, and vision and prescription coverage. 401k employer contributions, vacation, sick, holiday and personal paid leave, employer paid life
insurance policy, campus tuition and daycare discounts.
Part time hours are about 3.75 hours a day Monday through Friday (6:00 pm to 9:45pm- can be adjusted to work with applicant) 19.5 hours a week same duties and pay as full time position.
Both positions require the ability to lift at least 30 pounds and pass background check.
If you are interested contact Jim Markosian at 801--5247 or [email protected]
JDCHS Cafeteria Join our fast, fun and efficient cafeteria staff, part time, from 8:00am to 12:00pm or 10:45am to 2:30pm M- F! Work 10 months of the year! Holidays and summers off! Great job for a parent with students in school!
If interested contact our food service director, Jackie Pappas, 801-984-7628 or [email protected]
JDCHS In-Class Math Aide College degree and/or math background is required. This is a part time position (M-F 8am-3pm with lunch break) for the 2017-2018 school year supporting High School Math classes (non-AP Math.)
To apply contact: Dr. Jim Duane [email protected] or Drew Trost [email protected]
