December 11, 2009

 

Dear SJV Families,

     The school Christmas program was awesome last night.  A special thanks to Mrs. Joleen Fink, all SJV teachers, SJV students and all “behind the scenes people” including Linda Lutterman and parents for helping to put on a wonderful program.   It was great to see all the students singing about the true reason for the season.  We are so blessed at SJV.

     What a blizzard that was on Wednesday!!   I am sure the children are excited about all the snow so remember to send all their gear so they stay warm when out for recess.  We do not go outside if the temperature or windchill is below zero.

     We would like to welcome to our school Adam Grocholski who is in 3rd grade. Janusz ,Agnes, and Adam have moved to Fairmont from Oklahoma .  Please welcome them.  We are blessed that they have chosen SJV for their school.

     Monday, Mrs. Schiltz and the 3rd grade class will have the Advent Prayer service at 8:40 AM, in the gym.  Please come and join us if you can.  It is a great way to start the week and is heartwarming.  The students always do a good job.

     The students are able to roller skate through Thursday of next week.  If you can come help with getting students into the skates and gear, please come any morning, Monday thru Thursday between 9:45-11:00 AM.  Thank you.

     Our Spelling Bee will be held Tuesday, at 1:00 PM.  The students had preliminary rounds this week in their English classes and these are the finalist:  5th graders are Bailey Dulas, Maddie Hennager, Tony Joseph, , Evangeline Petrowiak, and Mikayla Soelter; 6th graders include Sophie Brau, Steven Bulfer, Kaitlyn Cihoski, Hayley Fogelson, Anagha Komaragiri, Sydney Leichtnam, Darren McMurtry, Marisa Nelson, and Noah Quiring.  This year’s Geography Bee will be held on Friday, January 8th at 1:30 PM in the Gym.  Please join us for this event if your schedule permits.

     The 5th grade went to Goldfinch this week to help the residents decorate Christmas cookies.  The 3rd and 4th graders will visit Ingleside on Friday, December 18th from 1:15 PM -2:35 PM.  This is nice for both students and residents.

     Help!!!  Help!!! We are in desperate need for a Concession Chairperson.  Basketball games are for about 6 weeks in January and February.  This is always a good money maker for the school.  It would be a shame to have games and no concessions.  Please consider this!!!

     Catholic Schools Week will be here before we know it.  We are planning to have the Variety Show on Friday, February 5th but we are in need of a chairperson.  Would any of you be willing to do this for the school?  It’s a fun way to earn points.  Let me know.

     Just a reminder to all parents that if you bring your child to school after school begins, you must come in with them and sign them in.  Also if you are taking them out of school before the end of the day, you need to come in and sign them out.  Thank you for your cooperation with this important matter.  We need to keep our students safe.

     The 2nd graders are making their first Reconciliation on Saturday at 10:00 AM.  Please pray for Macey Bearson, Daniel Betts, Shelby Fogelson, Ethan Gibeau, Dylan Hady, Hailie Handevidt, Ryan Hennager, Jenna Jette, Carson Kuhl, Jade Lockwood, Brycen Lutterman, Elizabeth Petrowiak, Bradley Schultz, Christopher Verdinez, and Victoria Vuocolo. 

     The Fairmont Area School District has a message system in place calling about activities in their buildings.  Some of you are getting the phone calls because your student is in band or orchestra at the public school.  SJV school is looking into this and we may also have it by next Fall.

     On February 20, 2010, at 7:30 PM, the Fairmont Opera House is have a tribute to Simon and Garfunkel.  Eric Roberts, son in law to Judy and Leon Schaffer is promoting this.  He is willing to donate $5 per ticket back to SJV Parishfor any sold through SJV Church or School.  Tickets are $18.  We have these available in the school office if you are interested.   

     The public school is dismissing students for Christmas vacation on Tuesday, Dec. 22nd.  SJV School tries to stay aligned with the public school as much as possible but we will be dismissing students on Monday, December 21st at 2:50 PM.  We will  have kidstop that day. 

     Midterms progress reports were emailed this week to 5th and 6th grade parents so that they know how their students are doing.  Remember you can access JMC grade book or lunch account on-line at anytime. 

     Parent work night is this Tuesday, December 15th, from 6-8 PM.

Have a great weekend.

God’s Blessings,

Joan Schaffer

Principal