October
23, 2009
Dear
SJV Families,
Can you believe this snow??!! In my opinion, it is way to early for
this. Be sure your child is dressed appropriately. This week some
students used hats, mittens or gloves and could have used snow boots and pants!!
We go outside unless the temperature is below zero or raining.
As you know, we have had lots of students out this week with
influenza-like illnesses. Here are numbers that could help answer any questions
you may have. The Fairmont Medical Center(FMC) has set up a FMC
Nurse Triage Line. If you have influenza like symptoms, call 507-238-8141
to assess if you need to be seen by a health care provider. The
FMC Flu Shot Hotline for information regarding vaccine availability is 507-238-5135.
The FMC Internet Link is www.fairmontmedicalcenter.org
Click on Flu Resources for information from Mayo Clinic, MN Department of
Health and Center for Disease Control.
Beginning
this week, people with possible flu symptoms can call the Minnesota FluLine at
1-866-259-4655 for information and treatment options. Professionals are
available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
As you know we made our marathon goal and the total so far is $12,470.
Today, we had our award ceremony and honored all the students who worked hard
and brought in the most money, had the most donations, sent the most mailers or
walked the most laps. The 6th grade brought in the most money
per student so they will be taken out for lunch. Below
are the winners! We have sent the two-way mailers, that we received, back
to each family so that you could write thank you cards for each person’s
support. We have our reward day, planned for Wednesday, November 4th.
The students will love the surprise assembly at 1:00 PM. Great
job SJV students!!!!!!!!
The Knights of
Columbus
pancake feed will be this Sunday, October 25th. Proceeds from this
breakfast go to pay the school’s yearly Internet fee. Please come join
us.
Can you believe the end of this first quarter is right around the corner?
Every year we ask where the time has gone. The preschoolers will not have
school on Thursday, November 12th because of conferences. The
students in K-6th will have school
on Friday, November 6th. We are doing conferences on two Thursday evenings
from 4:30-8:00 PM. This year we are going to try to schedule the
conferences for 5th and 6th graders. Because of the
large class of 6th graders, waiting can be very long. The
teachers of all students will meet with parents in their classrooms. In
your Friday folder you will find the conference sign up sheets. Please
return as soon as possible.
The book fair with be during the first week of November! A sign up
sheet for volunteers is in your Friday folder. In order to continue this,
we need help throughout the week. Thank you for your assistance.
This is a fun way to get points for parents.
Basketball season is fast approaching. We have had a sign up sheet
in the office for a week and have not had many students sign up. Please
encourage you child to play for their school. We are still in need of
coaches for the boys and for 5th and 6th grade girls. PLEASE
CONSIDER THIS!! We do ask that if your child is playing travel
BB and for SJV School that they do play at our Ray Rosol tournament.
Wednesday, October 28th is the deadline for ordering the SJV
apparel with the orange jet logo on it. Please send in your form by then
and also let us know if it is for a gift.
Please keep Mrs. Swanson’s dad and Mrs. Slaughter’s mom in your
prayers. They both have had surgery this week for cancer. It sounds
like both are doing well.
Ron
Arens is scheduled for open heart surgery on Monday, Oct. 26th.
Please keep the family in your prayers.
The school received a check for the computer cartridges we collect this
week for $189.00. Please continue to save those for the school as every
little bit helps.
Have a great weekend. See you Sunday at the pancake breakfast.
God’s
Blessings,
Joan
Schaffer
Principal