Parents
November 16, 2022
Dear Janer Families,
Update on Mr. McGarvey
Mr. McGarvey is home resting in between treatments. He is doing great! He feels our prayers and loves the cards. If anyone would like to send a card directly, please send to:
Mr. Charles McGarvey
314 Meadow Lane
Whitehall, PA 18052
The cards and letters from our current and former students are really brightening his days!
Don’t forget - Friday, 12/9 will be the LLS Casual Day for Team Decker and a bake sale for Mr. McGarvey.
November is Outreach Month at St. Jane School!
We have several outreach activities planned for November, we appreciate your support:
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Project Hope - For the 34th year, Project Hope will provide an Annual celebration for people in need in our city of Easton. Last year over 700 people attended!! This relies entirely on donations and volunteers! St Jane School has decided to partner with this organization for our November Community Outreach!
The event will take place December 11. Our Lady of Lebanon Church graciously opens their doors to allow Project Hope to use their facility. Volunteers prepare a complete holiday dinner, wrap and distribute new gifts to each child age newborn to 16, and to the senior citizens who attend. Each family receives a grocery bag of food along with other essentials.
WHAT IS NEEDED:
-gently used coats for both genders of every size
-toiletry items for adults
-new adult winter gloves and socks
-non perishable food items
-monetary donations
PLEASE bring in donations starting now until the day before Thanksgiving. For any questions, please contact Mrs Pretopapa in K-2. [email protected]
Thank you so much for your support! Let us show thanks for all our many blessings, by helping those in our community who could really use our support!
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Toys for Tots - We have begun our collection of unwrapped toys for the U.S. Marine Corps - Toys for Tots Campaign here in Easton. If you send in an unwrapped toy, have your child stop in the office, Mrs. Korp has a small thank you from the Marine Corp to share. We will accept new unwrapped toys and unused toys (no stuffed animals) now through December 15th. Thank you again for your generosity to this wonderful organization.
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LLS/Team Decker Casual Day and Bake Sale for Mr. McGarvey
Team Decker has raised over $122,000.00 for blood cancer patients in the Lehigh Valley. There is a list of 140 people alive and deceased who Team Decker honors every year at the races in Disney. This year, Mr. McGarvey will be added to the list of honorees. The money raised assists The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's funding of the breakthrough development of therapies that have already saved and continues to save thousands of lives.
I am attaching Team Decker's donation website, https://pages.lls.org/tnt/lv/wdw23/TeamDecker for anyone who would like to make a donation outside the dress down day.
On Friday, December 9, 2022, we will support The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Team Decker (Coach Dr. Gene Decker is our Track and Cross Country Coach) in raising funds to hit Team Decker’s goal of $25,000. St. Jane School’s National Junior Honor Society will be sponsoring a Casual Day and bake sale to raise money for this worthy cause and will be keeping Mr. McGarvey at the forefront of our fundraising efforts.
Important Dates November!
Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Mrs. Okula at the Extended Principal’s Meeting.
Friday, November 18, 2022
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8:15 a.m. Mass Kindergarten through 8th grade. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in designated areas.
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It’s Pretzel Day for pre-paid orders only – distributed after Mass.
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Mrs. Okula out at the Extended Principal’s Meeting.
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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Altar Server Training - IHM Chapel 2:30-4:30 pm (please sign up information on attached flyer)
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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8:15 a.m. Thanksgiving Prayer Service
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NO PRESCHOOL TODAY
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11:00 A.M. DISMISSAL - CONFIRMED
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NO EXTENDED CARE TODAY
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End of the 1st Trimester (tentative)
Thursday, November 24, 2022
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School Closed - Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 25, 2022
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School Closed - Happy Shopping Day!
Sunday, November 27, 2022
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Crusader Christmas 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Monday, November 28, 2022
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School Closed - Happy Hunting Day!
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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2nd Trimester begins today! (tentative)
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It's Giving Tuesday! See attached flyer for more information. Money donated will be added to our HawkWalk funds and HawkWalk tickets will be given to students who raise money on Giving Tuesday!
Looking forward to December. . .
Thursday and Friday, December 1 and 2nd
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Santa Shoppe in the gym – schedule TBD
Friday, December 2, 2022
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Picture Retake Day in Library
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Christmas Card Picture taken with our Kindergarteners - hats, headbands, antlers, bows. Let’s get festive!
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8:15 a.m. Advent Prayer Service
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Santa Shoppe in gym – schedule TBD
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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Home and School Christmas Dinner 6:00 p.m. LaKang
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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Report cards come home today in test folders and via email.
Thursday, December 8, 2022
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8:15 a.m. Mass - Feast of the Immaculate Conception
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Junior Tech Leaders at IU 20 following Mass
Friday, December 9, 2022
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Rehearsals for Christmas Concert during the day at the main church. Permission slips to follow shortly (Kindergarten through 3rd graders and special instrumentalists only)
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Christmas Program at the main church 6:30 p.m.
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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team Decker casual day, Dress in Orange/Green $1
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Bake Sale in Cafeteria all day long – money raised will be for Mr. McGarvey (items will be priced $.50 to $1.00) More information to follow.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Spanish Club - Celebremos Navidad 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
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Band Concert for school children 12:45 p.m./6:30 p.m. Performance for Parents
Friday, December 16, 2022
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9:00 a.m. Confessions
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CYO Snowball dance for 7th and 8th grade St. Jane Students only
Sunday, December 18, 2022
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Notre Dame HS Baseball Team – Breakfast with Santa (see attached flyer)
Monday, December 19, 2022
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NDHS students/alum coming to read– Preschoolers to 2nd grade – Santa will be visiting too!
Thursday, December 22, 2022
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8:15 a.m. Christmas Prayer Service/Early dismissal/NO Preschool/No Extended Care
***Note: All calendar items can be found on the FACTS Student Information System, Family Portal under calendar. The calendar is not on the website. Please check on the portal.
Home and School Association (HSA) Update
Santa Shoppe is back!
Santa Shoppe is Thursday, December 1 and Friday, December 2. All classes will visit the shoppe. Preschool students will have the opportunity to shop with their parents on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade will shop with their 6th, 7th and 8th grade buddies. The kids love this event. We have a “Guess How Many” Hershey kisses, candy canes and lots of Christmas music!! We accept cash or checks made payable “St. Jane’s HSA.” You can also purchase gift cards that your child can use to shop. Keep a look out for the link we will provide when we get closer to the event!!
HSA Fall Fundraiser
Still accepting orders! Please return no later than Friday, November 18, 2022! Paper submissions can be sent to school c/o Jason Mulé, 5B. Thank you again for supporting this effort. Questions can be directed to Julie Mulé ([email protected]).
***Pretzel Day - Friday, November 18, 2022 for pre-paid orders only!***
CYO Update
Pep Squad - We are still accepting registrations for Pep Squad for Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Coach is needed as well. Such a fun winter activity. Please consider!
Spirit Wear Sale begins December 1st, delivery will be before Christmas! https://st-janes-apparel-november-2022.itemorder.com/
Notre Dame High School 2nd Annual Crusader Christmas Event
Please join us at Notre Dame High School on November 27th from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM for our 2 nd Annual Crusader Christmas! Get your Christmas shopping completed early by attending our event! ND apparel, ornaments, crafts, prizes, and food items will be offered for cash/check and carry. Mini Christmas photo sessions also available for $10 a session or donation of a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots! Help us foster a sense of community while supporting our youth. Proceeds will directly benefit NDHS’s clubs and sports teams. Contact info and questions: [email protected]
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Update
Redemption of Ticket Day is every Wednesday in the cafeteria. Check out our Facebook page – we have an awesome reward for our students – The Janer Diner – for 10 tickets, you can eat in our booth and listen to music. 3 to 5 friends can also join the student for 10 tickets each. It’s been a big hit with my 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students. I’m booked through the middle of December!!
Lunch Monitors
We are always happy to have lunch monitors. Through our PBIS program the students are well-behaved and respectful. We ask that the lunch monitors assist with student spills, opening of packages, cleaning tables and sweeping in between and the end of the lunch periods. I am present every day for all discipline issues, which have been few and far between. We are in need of 3 monitors daily. Please consider signing up for a day or two!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054AAEAD23A5FD0-newdaily
Hot Lunch
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December Lunches are now posted. Whitsons School Lunch can be ordered online using the following link. www.fdmealplanner.com/#Allentown
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You must order by Friday before the upcoming week.
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We do NOT have the ability to feed your child if they forget their lunch. Lunch needs to be pre-ordered. It is delivered to the school for each individual order made on-line.
Extended Care
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HELP NEEDED: If you know of anyone interested in a part-time job from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. We are in need of extended care help.
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Extended Care is located in our cafeteria in the FFH (1922 Washington Blvd.)
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If you are utilizing the program, there is no sign up, but a note to the teacher is always appreciated.
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Please note the hours are from dismissal to 5:00 p.m. Please make sure you are prompt with your pick up.
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If you have never registered for extended care, please go to www.stjaneschool.com Parent Information Tab at top, Forms and Information block, scroll down to Extended Care Application and send it before you utilize the program. Thanks!
Joyfully yours,
Marybeth Okula
November 10, 2022
Dear Janer Families,
Unfortunately, due to the current forecast for tomorrow afternoon, Wilson Borough has canceled the Veterans’ Day Parade. We are all very sad as it is the highlight for all of us each November. We will have our scheduled Prayer Service at 8:15 a.m. (If there are any Veterans in the Janer family, please join us at 8:15 a.m. it will be approximately 20 minutes in length.)
Update on Mr. McGarvey
Mr. McGarvey started his first round of treatments on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. He had a common reaction the first time the chemo drug entered his body, but today, it was reported he was doing 20 minutes of laps around Cedar Crest Hospital, the nurses were looking for cones to section him off from the slower patients trying to exercise. He will remain in the hospital until Sunday and home for two weeks. He said he’s still feeling good. Last week, we mailed a package of cards from our students, which arrived yesterday. He said they gave him a much needed boost. He was so touched by all the well wishes from our students. He was especially touched that he received a bunch of cards from our Alumni at Notre Dame High School. He misses us all very much and appreciates all the prayers coming his way. Don’t forget - Friday, 12/9 will be the LLS Casual Day for Team Decker and a bake sale for Mr. McGarvey.
Important Dates November!
Friday, November 11, 2022
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8:15 a.m. Veteran’s Day Prayer Service
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Red White and Blue Casual Day $1 for the Knights of Columbus - Miracle League/Special Olympics
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Choir 2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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CCD begins at 4:30 p.m.
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Spanish Club – (must be pre registered and prepaid)
Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Mrs. Okula at the Extended Principal’s Meeting. We need to make sure there is lunch coverage. We have been running lunch with 2 monitors and myself. (missing 2 daily)
Friday, November 18, 2022
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8:15 a.m. Mass Kindergarten through 8th grade. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in designated areas.
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Mrs. Okula out at the Extended Principal’s Meeting. We need to make sure there is lunch coverage. We have been running lunch with 2 monitors and myself. (missing 2 daily)
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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8:15 a.m. Thanksgiving Prayer Service
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NO PRESCHOOL TODAY
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11:00 A.M. DISMISSAL - CONFIRMED
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NO EXTENDED CARE TODAY
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End of the 1st Trimester (tentative)
Thursday, November 24, 2022
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School Closed - Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 25, 2022
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School Closed - Happy Shopping Day!
Monday, November 28, 2022
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School Closed - Happy Hunting Day!
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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2nd Trimester begins today! (tentative)
Looking forward to December. . .
Thursday and Friday, December 1 and 2nd
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Santa Shoppe in the gym – schedule TBD
Thursday, December 1, 2022
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Picture Retake Day location TBD
Friday, December 2, 2022
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8:15 a.m. Advent Prayer Service
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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Report cards come home today in test folders and via email.
Thursday, December 8, 2022
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Junior Tech Leaders at IU 20 following Mass
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8:15 a.m. Mass - Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Friday, December 9, 2022
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Christmas Program at the main church 6:30 p.m. Rehearsals during the day at the main church
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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team Decker casual day, Orange/Green $1
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Bake Sale in Cafeteria all day long – money raised will be for Mr. McGarvey (items will be priced $.50 to $1.00) More information to follow.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
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Band Concert for school children 12:45 p.m./6:30 p.m. Performance for Parents
Friday, December 16, 2022
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9:00 a.m. Confessions
Monday, December 19, 2022
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NDHS students/alum coming to read– Preschoolers to 2nd grade – Santa will be visiting too!
Thursday, December 22, 2022
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8:15 a.m. Christmas Prayer Service/Early dismissal/NO Preschool/No Extended Care
***Note: All calendar items can be found on the FACTS Student Information System, Family Portal under calendar. The calendar is not on the website. Please check on the portal.
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Update
Redemption of Ticket Day is every Wednesday in the cafeteria. Check out our Facebook page – we have an awesome reward for our students – The Janer Diner – for 10 tickets, you can eat in our booth and listen to music. 3 to 5 friends can also join the student for 10 tickets each. It’s been a big hit with my 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students. I’m booked through the end of November!!
Lunch Monitors
I will be out of the school building on November 17 and 18, 2022. Please check your calendar to see if you can assist Mrs. Cartier. I am in need of 3 monitors.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054AAEAD23A5FD0-newdaily
Home and School Association (HSA) Update
Santa Shoppe is back!
Santa Shoppe is Thursday, December 1 and Friday, December 2. All classes will visit the shoppe. Preschool students will have the opportunity to shop with their parents on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade will shop with their 6th, 7th and 8th grade buddies. The kids love this event. We have a “Guess How Many” Hershey kisses, candy canes and lots of Christmas music!! We accept cash or checks made payable “St. Jane’s HSA.” You can also purchase gift cards that your child can use to shop. Keep a look out for the link we will provide when we get closer to the event!!
HSA Fall Fundraiser
Only a few more selling days until orders are due on Monday, November 14th. Paper submissions can be sent to school c/o Jason Mulé, 5B. Thank you again for supporting this effort. Questions can be directed to Julie Mulé ([email protected]).
Pretzel Days: Orders due TOMORROW!
Pretzel Days have returned for the 2022-2023 school year to an overwhelming response! If you missed the opportunity to sign up for Pretzel Days in October, there is ONE MORE opportunity to get in your pretzel order for the remaining months of the school year. Philly Pretzel Factory pretzels ($1 each) will be distributed at morning snack on select Fridays each month for the remainder of the year. Upcoming Pretzel Days include November 18th and December 16th.
Dates for 2023 will be announced.
If you would like to participate, please send $7 (cash or check made payable to the St. Jane’s HSA) along with your completed order form to Kristen Bruneo c/o Vinnie Bruneo (1A) no later than Friday, November 11, 2022. Late orders CANNOT be accepted as we must adhere to our deadline for providing the Philly Pretzel Factory with our final order. Please contact Kristen Bruneo at [email protected] or Kristen Altimare at [email protected] for more information or with any questions regarding Pretzel Days.
Hot Lunch
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November Lunches are now posted. Whitsons School Lunch can be ordered online using the following link. www.fdmealplanner.com/#Allentown
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You must order by Friday before the upcoming week.
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We do NOT have the ability to feed your child if they forget their lunch. Lunch needs to be pre-ordered. It is delivered to the school for each individual order made on-line.
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I am providing snacks/lunchables/gogurts – (I’ve been adding to my grocery basket), I would greatly appreciate it if your child is enjoying my extra snacks, that additional snacks are sent to use for the greater good. Thanks!
Extended Care
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HELP NEEDED: If you know of anyone interested in a part-time job from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. We are in need of extended care help.
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Extended Care is located in our cafeteria in the FFH (1922 Washington Blvd.)
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If you are utilizing the program, there is no sign up, but a note to the teacher is always appreciated.
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Please note the hours are from dismissal to 5:00 p.m. Please make sure you are prompt with your pick up.
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If you have never registered for extended care, please go to www.stjaneschool.com Parent Information Tab at top, Forms and Information block, scroll down to Extended Care Application and send it before you utilize the program. Thanks!
Joyfully yours,
Marybeth Okula
November 3, 2022
Dear Janer Families,
This is one of the best week’s of the year! Tuesday, November 1, 2022, as a school community, we celebrated All Saints Day with the parade of Saints from our 4th grade! Monsignor and I both share our pride and deep faith on this day as we celebrate all those Saints that enrich our Church. It was a beautiful Mass. Thank you to the many families that attended Mass with us. It was such a blessing to see so many of our families at Mass.
Wednesday, November 2, 2022, another favorite Holy Day - All Souls Day – We pray for our deceased loved ones and honor their memory. This year, Senora Acuna created a beautiful altar in honor of the Holy Day Dia de los Muertos. Many of our students brought pictures of beloved family members and beloved pets to be honored and remembered. Students brought their pictures to lunch and some shared stories of their loved ones. We have such beautiful children that share so much of themselves with me…I am a very blessed principal and I am thankful for each and everyone of you. In this season of thankfulness, I am very thankful for the faculty, staff, priests and families of St. Jane School.
Important Dates November!
Friday, November 4, 2022
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Liturgical Singing (no Mass today)
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LAST DAY FOR CANDY DONATIONS FOR THE SOLDIERS
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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Dr. Emily Kleintop from the Diocesan Office of Education will be visiting today!
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5th Grade Bibliotech Club
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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Choir Practice 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
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CCD begins at 4:30 p.m.
Friday, November 11, 2022
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8:15 a.m. Veteran’s Day Prayer Service
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Red White and Blue Casual Day $1
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Choir 2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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CCD begins at 4:30 p.m.
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Spanish Club – Grades 2-6 (must be pre registered and prepaid)
Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Mrs. Okula at the Extended Principal’s Meeting. We need to make sure there is lunch coverage. We have been running lunch with 2 monitors and myself. (missing 2 daily)
Friday, November 18, 2022
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8:15 a.m. Mass Kindergarten through 8th grade attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in designated areas.
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Mrs. Okula out at the Extended Principal’s Meeting. We need to make sure there is lunch coverage. We have been running lunch with 2 monitors and myself. (missing 2 daily)
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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8:15 a.m. Thanksgiving Prayer Service
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NO PRESCHOOL TODAY
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NOON DISMISSAL (tentative – it may be changed to 11:00 a.m. based on busing)
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NO EXTENDED CARE TODAY
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End of the 1st Trimester (tentative)
Thursday, November 24, 2022
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School Closed - Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 25, 2022
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School Closed - Happy Shopping Day!
Monday, November 28, 2022
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School Closed - Happy Hunting Day!
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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2nd Trimester begins today! (tentative)
Looking forward to December. . .
Thursday and Friday, December 1 and 2nd
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Santa Shoppe in the gym – schedule TBD
Thursday, December 1, 2022
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Picture Retake Day location TBD
Friday, December 2, 2022
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8:15 a.m. Advent Prayer Service
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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Report cards come home today in test folders and via email.
Thursday, December 8, 2022
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Junior Tech Leaders at IU 20 following Mass
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8:15 a.m. Mass - Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Friday, December 9, 2022
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Christmas Program at the main church 6:30 p.m. Rehearsals during the day at the main church
Thursday, December 15, 2022
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Band Concert for school children 12:45 p.m./6:30 p.m. Performance for Parents
Friday, December 16, 2022
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9:00 a.m. Confessions
Monday, December 19, 2022
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NDHS students/alum coming to read– Preschoolers to 2nd grade – Santa will be visiting too!
Thursday, December 22, 2022
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8:15 a.m. Christmas Prayer Service/Early dismissal/NO Preschool/No Extended Care
***Note: All calendar items can be found on the FACTS Student Information System, Family Portal under calendar. The calendar is not on the website. Please check on the portal.
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Update
Redemption of Ticket Day is every Wednesday in the cafeteria.
Lunch Monitors
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I will be out of the school building on November 17 and 18, 2022. Please check your calendar to see if you can assist Mrs. Cartier. I am in need of 3 monitors.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054AAEAD23A5FD0-newdaily
Home and School Association (HSA) Update
Santa Shoppe is back!
Santa Shoppe is Thursday, December 1 and Friday, December 2. All classes will visit the shoppe. Preschool students will have the opportunity to shop with their parents on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade will shop with their 6th, 7th and 8th grade buddies. The kids love this event. We have a “Guess How Many” Hershey kisses, candy canes and lots of Christmas music!! We accept cash or checks made payable “St. Jane’s HSA.” You can also purchase gift cards that your child can use to shop. Keep a look out for the link we will provide when we get closer to the event!!
HSA Fall Fundraiser
Have your checked out the Fall fundraiser brochure? There's something for everyone between the two brochures (Food Court & Holiday Magic) and the additional items available online. Orders due (one per family) on November 14th and will be delivered to school for pick up in early December. The HSA can earn up to a 40% profit to fund programs and purchases for the school. Thank you in advance for supporting this effort. Questions can be directed to Julie Mulé ([email protected]).
CYO UPDATES
Winter Sports Registration is open. Please register as soon as possible using our google form: https://forms.gle/NpizHmBuG9PkeVjt5
Questions? Email [email protected]
Hot Lunch
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November Lunches are now posted. Whitsons School Lunch can be ordered online using the following link. www.fdmealplanner.com/#Allentown
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You must order by Friday before the upcoming week.
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We do NOT have the ability to feed your child if they forget their lunch. Lunch needs to be pre-ordered. It is delivered to the school for each individual order made on-line.
Extended Care
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HELP NEEDED: If you know of anyone interested in a part-time job from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. We are in need of extended care help.
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Extended Care is located in our cafeteria in the FFH (1922 Washington Blvd.)
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If you are utilizing the program, there is no sign up, but a note to the teacher is always appreciated.
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Please note the hours are from dismissal to 5:00 p.m. Please make sure you are prompt with your pick up.
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If you have never registered for extended care, please go to www.stjaneschool.com Parent Information Tab at top, Forms and Information block, scroll down to Extended Care Application and send it before you utilize the program. Thanks!
Joyfully yours,
Marybeth Okula
October 27, 2022
Dear Janer Families,
Beginning tomorrow, October 28th, and continuing on October 29th and 30th, St. Jane parish will celebrate its annual Forty Hours Celebration. This is an extended period of Eucharistic Adoration to be celebrated on those three days during the daytime hours. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed on the altar for the private adoration of the faithful on the Friday between the 8:15 Mass and 7:00 PM. Our 2nd through 8th graders will take turns in shifts during that time for prayer and adoration at the church. On Saturday, October 29th, the Eucharist will be exposed between 9:00 AM and 4:45 PM. Finally on Sunday, October 30th, there will be an exposition following the noon Mass until the solemn closing at 4 PM. This Solemn Closing – on Sunday, October 30th at 4 PM will be an opportunity for our parish to come together to express our faith in the Lord who is truly present, body and blood, soul and divinity, in the most wondrous Sacrament of the Altar. We will come together in song and prayer to celebrate with ceremony our Eucharistic faith and devotion. Please plan on being present to honor our Lord in this annual devotion! The homily for our solemn closing this year will be Father Mark Searles. Father Mark, who is a son of St. Jane Parish and an alum of our school, presently serves as the director of vocations for the Diocese of Allentown and as Catholic Chaplain at Lehigh University. He will be joined by many of the priests of the area, some of whom have previously served at St. Jane. This is a beautiful way of coming together to honor Our Eucharistic Lord as the center of our parish community and the center of our lives! - Please consider spending an hour with our Lord as He invites you to a closer walk with Him. Sign up sheets are available in the gathering space.
Asbestos Notification
In compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) an inspection for asbestos containing building materials was performed at each of our schools within the Diocese of Allentown. A copy of the inspection reports are on file in each school’s office for your review any time during normal business hours. In the event you have any questions or concerns, please contact me or Mr. Whirl. Thank you.
Important Dates in October***
Thursday, October 27, 2022
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Notre Dame High School Bonfire 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM All are welcome!
Friday, October 28, 2022
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St. Jane Parish 40 Hours Celebration begins. 8th grade attending morning Mass, Grades 2 through 7 will attend Adoration throughout the day. No Mass at school today.
Sunday, October 30, 2022
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4:00 p.m. End of the 40 Hours Celebration with Fr. Mark Searles preaching. Students attending will receive a Janer ticket!
Monday, October 31, 2022
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Preschool and kindergarten Halloween Parade begins at 8:15 a.m. in the lot adjacent to FFH
Looking ahead to November!
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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All Saints Day Mass 8:15 a.m. Kindergarten to 8th grade attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in the designated area.
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4th Grade “Saints” will be joining Mass and introducing their chosen Saint.
Friday, November 4, 2022
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Liturgical Singing (no Mass today)
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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Dr. Emily Kleintop from the Diocesan Office of Education will be visiting today!
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5th Grade Bibliotech Club
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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Choir Practice 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
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CCD begins at 4:30 p.m.
Friday, November 11, 2022
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8:15 a.m. Veteran’s Day Prayer Service.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Choir 2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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CCD begins at 4:30 p.m.
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Spanish Club – More information to follow!
Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Mrs. Okula out at the Extended Principal’s Meeting.
Friday, November 18, 2022
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8:15 a.m. Mass Kindergarten through 8th grade attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in designated areas.
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Mrs. Okula out at the Extended Principal’s Meeting.
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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8:15 a.m. Thanksgiving Prayer Service
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NO PRESCHOOL TODAY
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NOON DISMISSAL (tentative – it may be changed to 11:00 a.m. based on busing)
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NO EXTENDED CARE TODAY
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End of the 1st Trimester (tentative)
Thursday, November 24, 2022
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School Closed - Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 25, 2022
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School Closed - Happy Shopping Day!
Monday, November 28, 2022
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School Closed - Happy Hunting Day!
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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2nd Trimester begins today! (tentative)
***Note: All calendar items can be found on the FACTS Student Information System, Family Portal under calendar. The calendar is not on the website. Please check on the portal.
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Update
Redemption of Ticket Day is every Wednesday in the cafeteria.
Lunch Monitors
-
We are in desperate need of monitors…if you cannot do it the entire time, we are in need from 11:30-12:00 or 12:00 to 12:30. Just sign up and you can give us the 30 minutes…which will be greatly appreciated.
-
Please consider signing up. We need 3 monitors a day. Mrs. Cartier is almost always one of our monitors and I have been there for reinforcement. Note: There is a NEW sign up link. I will be updating the link on our website shortly. Thank you again for your assistance.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054AAEAD23A5FD0-newdaily
Home and School Association (HSA) Update
Pretzel Days!
Pretzel Days have returned for the 2022-2023 school year to an overwhelming response! Yesterday was our first monthly Pretzel Day and there was much excitement as warm, fresh pretzels from the Philly Pretzel Factory were delivered to the classrooms. If you missed the opportunity to sign up for Pretzel Days in October, there is ONE MORE opportunity to get in your pretzel order for the remaining months of the school year. Philly Pretzel Factory pretzels ($1 each) will be distributed at morning snack on select Fridays each month for the remainder of the year. Upcoming Pretzel Days include November 18th and December 16th. Dates for 2023 will be announced.
If you’d like to participate, please send $7 (cash or check made payable to the St. Jane’s HSA) along with your completed order form to Kristen Bruneo c/o Vinnie Bruneo (1A) no later than Friday, November 11, 2022. Late orders CANNOT be accepted as we must adhere to the deadline for providing the Philly Pretzel Factory with our final order (we are talking hundreds of pretzels!).
RaiseRight App
ALL physical gift cards should be purchased through the school or church as done in the past. We are only using the app for digital purchase. Please join the RaiseRight Facebook page and website (www.raiseright.com) - special discounts are announced often! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Stacie Behme ([email protected]m or 908.627.4411). Please DO NOT contact the main office, Mrs. Okula, or the church.
HSA Fall Fundraiser
Packets are going home today to launch the Fall Fundraiser. There's something for everyone between the two brochures (Food Court & Holiday Magic) and the additional items available online. Orders due (one per family) on November 14th and will be delivered to school for pick up in early December. The HSA can earn up to a 40% profit to fund programs and purchases for the school. Thank you in advance for supporting this effort. Questions can be directed to Julie Mulé ([email protected]).
CYO UPDATES
Winter Sports Registration is open. Please register as soon as possible using our google form: https://forms.gle/NpizHmBuG9PkeVjt5
Questions? Email [email protected]
We are looking for a coordinator for the pep squad (for children in kindergarten through third grade). If you are interested, please email: [email protected] .
We are looking for motivated people for our CYO Board for the roles of Vice President, Treasurer, and Assistant Concession Stand Coordinator. If you are interested, please email [email protected] .
NDGP Youth Athletics is going to be offering a Youth Basketball program this winter for boys and girls in the 5th through 8th Grades. Players will learn the fundamentals and structure used by Notre Dame High School’s varsity teams.
Little Crusaders Basketball
Little Crusaders Basketball program is going to be offered for the winter sports season for boys and girls in the 5th through 8th Grades
Players will be evaluated and placed on teams based on their skill level. Teams will compete in basketball leagues around the Lehigh Valley area.
Little Crusaders Basketball players must be enrolled in one of Notre Dame High School’s feeder schools. Players must also be registered to play CYO Basketball for their school.
To register, please go to www.ndlilcrusders.com. Registration will close October 30th. In the next few days more information regarding the evaluation dates and times will be sent to everyone who has registered.
For questions or more information go to our website www.ndlilcrusaders.com or contact us at [email protected]
Hot Lunch
-
November Lunches are now posted. Whitsons School Lunch can be ordered online using the following link. www.fdmealplanner.com/#Allentown
-
You must order by Friday before the upcoming week.
-
We do NOT have the ability to feed your child if they forget their lunch. Lunch needs to be pre-ordered. It is delivered to the school for each individual order made on-line.
-
I am providing snacks/lunchables/gogurts – (I’ve been adding to my grocery basket), I would greatly appreciate it if your child is enjoying my extra snacks, that additional snacks are sent to use for the greater good. Thanks!
Extended Care
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HELP NEEDED: If you know of anyone interested in a part-time job from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. We are in need of extended care help.
-
Extended Care is located in our cafeteria in the FFH (1922 Washington Blvd.)
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If you are utilizing the program, there is no sign up, but a note to the teacher is always appreciated.
-
Please note the hours are from dismissal to 5:00 p.m. Please make sure you are prompt with your pick up.
-
If you have never registered for extended care, please go to www.stjaneschool.com Parent Information Tab at top, Forms and Information block, scroll down to Extended Care Application and send it before you utilize the program. Thanks!
Joyfully yours,
Marybeth Okula
October 20, 2022
Dear Janer Families,
Trunk or Treat is tomorrow October 21st! We have 113 families signed up with 220 children/students. Registration is officially closed. We cannot accept any extra cars/children at this time. Attached you will find a list of all the names that have signed up for Trunk or Treat. It is understood that NO child should be dropped off. Adult supervision is required of your child through the entire event. Please make sure you pick up trash in the parking lot and are respectful of the church property. It is because of parents that donate their time that these events can even take place. Thank you to everyone for your participation and for your cooperation.
Gift Card Obligation letters will be sent home early next week. Please take advantage of the new RaiseRight App or come to school and purchase gift cards in person (available on Saturday/Sunday before and after Masses).
Don’t forget to get Barnes and Noble and Texas Roadhouse gift cards from the office/church before Tuesday, October 25, 2022. We have plenty in stock!
Important Dates in October***
Friday, October 21, 2022
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Mass at 8:15 a.m. Kindergarten through 8 attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in the designated area.
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NO PRESCHOOL TODAY
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NOON DISMISSAL - NO EXTENDED CARE - Teacher In-service day
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NO LUNCH TODAY
-
Trunk or Treat – See flyer attached today.
Sunday, October 23, 2022
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Open House at Notre Dame High School 1:00 p.m.
Monday, October 24, 2022
- Used Uniform Sale - see flyer - must use sign up genius link in order to shop
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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5th Grade Bibliotech Club
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Barnes and Noble Night 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - see attached flyer
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Texas Roadhouse Dine to Donate - See attached flyer
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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Choir Practice 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
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NUT day (no uniform today) for pass holders that redeemed their Janer tickets ONLY
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Notre Dame High School Bonfire 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM All are welcome!
Friday, October 28, 2022
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St. Jane Parish 40 Hours Celebration begins. 8th grade attending morning Mass, Grades 2 through 7 will attend Adoration throughout the day. No Mass at school today.
Sunday, October 30, 2022
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4:00 p.m. End of the 40 Hours Celebration with Fr. Mark Searles preaching. Students attending will receive a Janer ticket!
Monday, October 31, 2022
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Preschool and kindergarten Halloween Parade begins at 8:15 a.m. in the lot adjacent to FFH
Looking ahead to November!
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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All Saints Day Mass 8:15 a.m. Kindergarten to 8th grade attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in the designated area.
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4th Grade “Saints” will be joining Mass and introducing their chosen Saint.
Thursday, November 3, 2022
- Used Uniform Sale -- see flyer for signup genius (must be signed up to shop)
Friday, November 4, 2022
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Liturgical Singing (no Mass today)
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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Dr. Emily Kleintop from the Diocesan Office of Education will be visiting today!
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5th Grade Bibliotech Club
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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Choir Practice 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
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CCD begins at 4:30 p.m.
Friday, November 11, 2022
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8:15 a.m. Veteran’s Day Prayer Service.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Choir 2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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CCD begins at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Mrs. Okula out at the Extended Principal’s Meeting.
Friday, November 18, 2022
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8:15 a.m. Mass Kindergarten through 8th grade attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in designated areas.
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Mrs. Okula out at the Extended Principal’s Meeting.
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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8:15 a.m. Thanksgiving Prayer Service
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NO PRESCHOOL TODAY
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NOON DISMISSAL (tentative – it may be changed to 11:00 a.m. based on busing)
-
NO EXTENDED CARE TODAY
-
End of the 1st Trimester (tentative)
Thursday, November 24, 2022
-
School Closed - Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 25, 2022
-
School Closed - Happy Shopping Day!
Monday, November 28, 2022
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School Closed - Happy Hunting Day!
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
-
2nd Trimester begins today! (tentative)
***Note: All calendar items can be found on the FACTS Student Information System, Family Portal under calendar. The calendar is not on the website. Please check on the portal.
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Update
Redemption of Ticket Day is every Wednesday in the cafeteria. Currently, your child can redeem 10 tickets for a NUT (no uniform today) pass for Thursday, October 27, 2022. (Only one pass per child and can only be used on Thursday, October 27, 2022.)
Lunch Monitors
-
We are in desperate need of monitors…if you cannot do it the entire time, we are in need from 11:30-12:00 or 12:00 to 12:30. Just sign up and you can give us the 30 minutes…which will be greatly appreciated.
-
Please consider signing up. We need 3 monitors a day. Mrs. Cartier is almost always one of our monitors and I have been there for reinforcement. Note: There is a NEW sign up link. I will be updating the link on our website shortly. Thank you again for your assistance.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054AAEAD23A5FD0-newdaily
Home and School Association (HSA) Update
Please be sure to sign up for the RaiseRight App to purchase online gift cards! ALL physical gift cards should be purchased through the school or church as done in the past. We are only using the app for digital purchase. Please join the RaiseRight Facebook page and website (www.raiseright.com) - special discounts are announced often! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Stacie Behme ([email protected]m or 908.627.4411). Please DO NOT contact the main office, Mrs. Okula, or the church.
In lieu of the SchoolStore online fundraiser, we are asking all to "Support Our Teachers" by purchasing items off of their Amazon Wish Lists or by sending in an Amazon gift card so teachers can purchase classroom supplies! Please see the flyer below that contains links to ALL of the wish lists or check your child’s teacher’s webpage. Thank you for your support and generosity!
CYO UPDATES
Calling all Coaches: If you have coached in the past and would like to continue to coach, the Diocesan Coaches Clinic will be required. This must be completed if you want to coach. Please see the attached flyer - there is one coming up in November.
IMPORTANT: Please make sure all your clearances are up to date. Coaches need a different fingerprint than school volunteers, therefore, please see the attached flyers regarding fingerprinting and all the necessary paperwork. We greatly appreciate all of our volunteers. Thank you for all you do for our children! We are shaping tomorrow’s leaders with everyone’s help! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Winter Sports Registration is open. Please register as soon as possible using our google form: https://forms.gle/NpizHmBuG9PkeVjt5
Questions? Email [email protected]
We are looking for a coordinator for the pep squad (for children in kindergarten through third grade). If you are interested, please email: [email protected] .
We are looking for motivated people for our CYO Board for the roles of Vice President, Treasurer, and Assistant Concession Stand Coordinator. If you are interested, please email [email protected] .
NDGP Youth Athletics is going to be offering a Youth Basketball program this winter for boys and girls in the 5th through 8th Grades. Players will learn the fundamentals and structure used by Notre Dame High School’s varsity teams.
If it is ok with you, could you add the attachment to your schools weekly communications?
Little Crusaders Basketball
Little Crusaders Basketball program is going to be offered for the winter sports season for boys and girls in the 5th through 8th Grades
Players will be evaluated and placed on teams based on their skill level. Teams will compete in basketball leagues around the Lehigh Valley area.
Little Crusaders Basketball players must be enrolled in one of Notre Dame High School’s feeder schools. Players must also be registered to play CYO Basketball for their school.
To register, please go to www.ndlilcrusders.com. Registration will close October 30th. In the next few days more information regarding the evaluation dates and times will be sent to everyone who has registered.
For questions or more information go to our website www.ndlilcrusaders.com or contact us at [email protected]
Hot Lunch
-
October Lunches are now posted. Whitsons School Lunch can be ordered online using the following link. www.fdmealplanner.com/#Allentown
-
You must order by Friday before the upcoming week.
-
We do NOT have the ability to feed your child if they forget their lunch. Lunch needs to be pre-ordered. It is delivered to the school for each individual order made on-line.
-
I am providing snacks/lunchables/gogurts – (I’ve been adding to my grocery basket), I would greatly appreciate it if your child is enjoying my extra snacks, that additional snacks are sent to use for the greater good. Thanks1
Extended Care
-
Extended Care is located in our cafeteria in the FFH (1922 Washington Blvd.)
-
If you are utilizing the program, there is no sign up, but a note to the teacher is always appreciated.
-
Please note the hours are from dismissal to 5:00 p.m. Please make sure you are prompt with your pick up.
-
If you have never registered for extended care, please go to www.stjaneschool.com Parent Information Tab at top, Forms and Information block, scroll down to Extended Care Application and send it before you utilize the program. Thanks!
Joyfully yours,
Marybeth Okula
October 13, 2022
Dear Janer Families,
It was a rainy picture day – but our smiles outshined the weather!
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Update
Redemption of Ticket Day is every Wednesday in the cafeteria. Currently, your child can redeem 10 tickets for a NUT (no uniform today) pass for Thursday, October 27, 2022. (Only one pass per child and can only be used on Thursday, October 27, 2022.)
Important Dates in October***
Friday, October 14, 2022
-
Mass at 8:15 a.m. Kindergarten through 8 attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in designated areas.
-
Notre Dame High School Homecoming Football Game. Visit Alumni Hall from 5-8 p.m.
Monday, October 17, 2022
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Parent-Teacher Conferences (in-person) use Sign-Up Genius on Teacher Webpages
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8th Grade Students Notre Dame High School Shadow Day
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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Parent-Teacher Conferences (in-person) use Sign-Up Genius on Teacher Webpages
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8:00 a.m. Fire Prevention Program for Preschool to 5th grade with Wilson FD
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5th Grade Bibliotech Club
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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Choir Practice 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
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CCD begins at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Scheduled Monthly Fire Drill
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CCD begins at 4:30 p.m.
Friday, October 21, 2022
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Mass at 8:15 a.m. Kindergarten through 8 attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in the designated area.
-
PRESCHOOL DISMISSING AT 11:00 A.M. TODAY
-
NOON DISMISSAL - NO EXTENDED CARE - Teacher In-service day
-
NO LUNCH
-
Trunk or Treat – See flyer attached today.
Sunday, October 23, 2022
-
Open House at Notre Dame High School 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
-
5th Grade Bibliotech Club
-
Barnes and Noble Night 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - see attached flyer
-
Texas Roadhouse Dine to Donate - more information to follow
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
-
Choir Practice 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
-
CCD begins at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
-
NUT day (no uniform today) for pass holders that redeemed their Janer tickets ONLY
-
Notre Dame High School Bonfire 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM All are welcome!
Friday, October 28, 2022
-
St. Jane Parish 40 Hours Celebration begins. 8th grade attending morning Mass, Grades 2 through 7 will attend Adoration throughout the day. No Mass at school today.
Sunday, October 30, 2022
-
4:00 p.m. End of the 40 Hours Celebration with Fr. Mark Searles preaching. Students attending will receive a Janer ticket!
Monday, October 31, 2022
-
Preschool and kindergarten Halloween Parade begins at 8:15 a.m. in the lot adjacent to FFH
Looking ahead to November!
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
-
All Saints Day Mass 8:15 a.m. Kindergarten to 8th grade attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in the designated area.
-
4th Grade “Saints” will be joining Mass and introducing their chosen Saint.
Friday, November 4, 2022
-
Liturgical Singing (no Mass today)
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
-
Dr. Emily Kleintop from the Diocesan Office of Education will be visiting today!
-
5th Grade Bibliotech Club
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
-
Choir Practice 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
-
CCD begins at 4:30 p.m.
Friday, November 11, 2022
-
8:15 a.m. Veteran’s Day Prayer Service.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
-
Choir 2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
-
CCD begins at 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 17, 2022
-
Mrs. Okula out at the Extended Principal’s Meeting.
Friday, November 18, 2022
-
8:15 a.m. Mass Kindergarten through 8th grade attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in designated areas.
-
Mrs. Okula out at the Extended Principal’s Meeting.
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
-
8:15 a.m. Thanksgiving Prayer Service
-
NO PRESCHOOL TODAY
-
NOON DISMISSAL (tentative – it may be changed to 11:00 a.m. based on busing)
-
NO EXTENDED CARE TODAY
-
End of the 1st Trimester (tentative)
Thursday, November 24, 2022
-
School Closed - Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 25, 2022
-
School Closed - Happy Shopping Day!
Monday, November 28, 2022
-
School Closed - Happy Hunting Day!
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
-
2nd Trimester begins today! (tentative)
***Note: All calendar items can be found on the FACTS Student Information System, Family Portal under calendar. The calendar is not on the website. Please check on the portal.
Lunch Monitors
-
We are in desperate need of monitors…if you cannot do it the entire time, we are in need from 11:30-12:00 or 12:00 to 12:30. Just sign up and you can give us the 30 minutes…which will be greatly appreciated.
-
Please consider signing up. We need 3 monitors a day. Mrs. Cartier is almost always one of our monitors and I have been there for reinforcement. Note: There is a NEW sign up link. I will be updating the link on our website shortly. Thank you again for your assistance.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054AAEAD23A5FD0-newdaily
Home and School Association (HSA) Update
Trunk or Treat is coming up on October 21st! We have 92 families signed up with 187 students. The last day to sign up is Friday, October 14, 2022. Please send in your form and payment by October 14th to reserve your spot for this fun Halloween event.
In lieu of the SchoolStore online fundraiser, we are asking all to "Support Our Teachers" by purchasing items off of their Amazon Wish Lists or by sending in an Amazon gift card so teachers can purchase classroom supplies! Please see the flyer below that contains links to ALL of the wish lists or check your child’s teacher’s webpage. Thank you for your support and generosity!
Please be sure to sign up for the RaiseRight App to purchase online gift cards! ALL physical gift cards should be purchased through the school or church as done in the past. We are only using the app for digital purchase. Please join the RaiseRight Facebook page and website (www.raiseright.com) - special discounts are announced often! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Stacie Behme ([email protected]m or 908.627.4411). Please DO NOT contact the main office, Mrs. Okula, or the church.
CYO UPDATES
Calling all Coaches: If you have coached in the past and would like to continue to coach, the Diocesan Coaches Clinic will be required. This must be completed if you want to coach. Please see the attached flyer - there is one coming up in November.
IMPORTANT: Please make sure all your clearances are up to date. Coaches need a different fingerprint than school volunteers, therefore, please see the attached flyers regarding fingerprinting and all the necessary paperwork. We greatly appreciate all of our volunteers. Thank you for all you do for our children! We are shaping tomorrow’s leaders with everyone’s help! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Winter Sports Registration is open. Please register as soon as possible using our google form: https://forms.gle/NpizHmBuG9PkeVjt5
Questions? Email [email protected]
We are looking for a coordinator for the pep squad (for children in kindergarten through third grade). If you are interested, please email: [email protected] .
We are looking for motivated people for our CYO Board for the roles of Vice President, Treasurer, and Assistant Concession Stand Coordinator. If you are interested, please email [email protected] .
Spirit Wear Sale: The CYO spirit wear on-line store is now open through October 17. Orders placed will be ready for pick-up at A&H in Forks approximately two to three weeks after the store closes. Please note, items will only be available to purchase when the store is open. Thank you for your continued support of the CYO spirit wear on-line store!
To place an order go to: https://st-janes-apparel-october-2022.itemorder.com/
NDGP Youth Athletics is going to be offering a Youth Basketball program this winter for boys and girls in the 5th through 8th Grades. Players will learn the fundamentals and structure used by Notre Dame High School’s varsity teams.
If it is ok with you, could you add the attachment to your schools weekly communications?
Little Crusaders Basketball
Little Crusaders Basketball program is going to be offered for the winter sports season for boys and girls in the 5th through 8th Grades
Players will be evaluated and placed on teams based on their skill level. Teams will compete in basketball leagues around the Lehigh Valley area.
Little Crusaders Basketball players must be enrolled in one of Notre Dame High School’s feeder schools. Players must also be registered to play CYO Basketball for their school.
To register, please go to www.ndlilcrusders.com. Registration will close October 30th. In the next few days more information regarding the evaluation dates and times will be sent to everyone who has registered.
For questions or more information go to our website www.ndlilcrusaders.com or contact us at [email protected]
Hot Lunch
-
October Lunches are now posted. Whitsons School Lunch can be ordered online using the following link. www.fdmealplanner.com/#Allentown
-
You must order by Friday before the upcoming week.
-
We do NOT have the ability to feed your child if they forget their lunch. Lunch needs to be pre-ordered. It is delivered to the school for each individual order made on-line.
Extended Care
-
Extended Care is located in our cafeteria in the FFH (1922 Washington Blvd.)
-
If you are utilizing the program, there is no sign up, but a note to the teacher is always appreciated.
-
Please note the hours are from dismissal to 5:00 p.m. Please make sure you are prompt with your pick up.
-
If you have never registered for extended care, please go to www.stjaneschool.com Parent Information Tab at top, Forms and Information block, scroll down to Extended Care Application and send it before you utilize the program. Thanks!
Joyfully yours,
Marybeth Okula
October 5, 2022
Dear Janer Families,
Tomorrow, twenty-three 8th graders, Mr. Dicker, Mrs. Darno and I will be attending the Allentown Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. In Scripture and throughout Church history, pilgrimages have been a significant part of the life of the faithful. Bishop Schlert will lead us in this graced time of devotion and evangelization. This year we are celebrating the 60th Year Anniversary of the founding of our Diocese. A highlight of the Pilgrimage will be the Veneration of the Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis. We will be offering up prayers for our St. Jane Community. Please keep all of us in your prayers as we travel to and from Washington, D.C. tomorrow.
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Update
Our students’ behaviors in hallways, bathrooms, and dismissal are doing great. We are still working on some behaviors at lunch (talking at level 2 vs. shouting and being quiet at the dismissal and lunch for prayers), but I am hopeful! Redemption of Ticket Day is every Wednesday in the cafeteria. Currently, your child can redeem 10 tickets for a NUT (no uniform today) pass for Thursday, October 27, 2022. (Only one pass per child and can only be used on Thursday, October 27, 2022.)
Important Dates in October***
Thursday, October 6, 2022
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Diocesan Pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. - Mrs. Darno, Mrs. Okula and Mr. Dicker are taking twenty-three 8th graders to this beautiful and special event! We will be praying for all of you!
Friday, October 7, 2022
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Living Rosary at 8:15 a.m. (Guests may join and sit in the assigned seating area.)
Monday, October 10, 2022
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School Closed
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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5th Grade Bibliotech Club
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CYO Night - Lady Crusaders Volleyball at NDHS
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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Middle of 1st Trimester - Progress Reports emailed home today.
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No Choir today
Thursday, October 13, 2022
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School picture day - Regular school Uniforms today
Friday, October 14, 2022
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Mass at 8:15 a.m. Grades 1 through 8 attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in designated areas.
Friday, October 14, 2022
-
Notre Dame High School Homecoming Football Game
Monday, October 17, 2022
-
Parent-Teacher Conferences (in-person)
-
8th Grade Students Notre Dame High School Shadow Day
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
-
Parent-Teacher Conferences (in-person)
-
5th Grade Bibliotech Club
-
8th Grade visit to Notre Dame High School
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
-
Choir Practice 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Friday, October 21, 2022
-
Mass at 8:15 a.m. Grades 1 through 8 attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in the designated area.
-
PRESCHOOL DISMISSING AT 11:00 A.M. TODAY
-
NOON DISMISSAL - NO EXTENDED CARE - Teacher In-service day
-
NO LUNCH
-
Trunk or Treat – See flyer attached.
Sunday, October 23, 2022
-
Open House at Notre Dame High School 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
-
5th Grade Bibliotech Club
-
Barnes and Noble Night 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - see attached flyer
-
Texas Roadhouse Dine to Donate - more information to follow
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
-
Choir Practice 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
-
NUT day (no uniform today) for pass holders that redeemed their Janer tickets ONLY
-
Notre Dame High School Bonfire 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM All are welcome!
Friday, October 28, 2022
-
St. Jane Parish 40 Hours Celebration begins. 8th grade attending morning Mass, Grades 2 through 7 will attend Adoration throughout the day.
Sunday, October 30, 2022
-
4:00 p.m. End of the 40 Hours Celebration with Fr. Mark Searles preaching. Students attending will receive a Janer ticket!
Looking ahead to November!
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
-
All Saints Day Mass 8:15 a.m. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in the designated area.
-
4th Grade “Saints” will be joining Mass and introducing their chosen Saint.
Friday, November 4, 2022
-
Liturgical Singing (no Mass today)
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
-
Dr. Emily Kleintop from the Diocesan Office of Education will be visiting today!
-
5th Grade Bibliotech Club
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
-
Choir Practice 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Thursday November 17, 2022
-
Santa Shoppe in Gym *** NOTE: NEW DATE***
Friday, November 18, 2022
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Santa Shoppe in Gym *** NOTE: NEW DATE***
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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NO PRESCHOOL TODAY
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NOON DISMISSAL (tentative – it may be changed to 11:00 a.m. based on busing)
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NO EXTENDED CARE TODAY
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End of the 1st Trimester (tentative)
Thursday, November 24, 2022
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School Closed - Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 25, 2022
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School Closed - Happy Shopping Day!
Monday, November 28, 2022
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School Closed - Happy Hunting Day!
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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2nd Trimester begins today! (tentative)
***Note: All calendar items can be found on the FACTS Student Information System, Family Portal under calendar. The calendar is not on the website. Please check on the portal.
Lunch Monitors
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Please consider signing up. We need 3 monitors a day. Mrs. Cartier is almost always one of our monitors and I have been there for reinforcement. Note: There is a NEW sign up link. The link on our website has just been updated. Thank you again for your assistance.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054AAEAD23A5FD0-newdaily
Home and School Association (HSA) Update
Look for our updated student directory in a separate email. We will be posting this on our Home and School webpage.
In lieu of the SchoolStore online fundraiser, we are asking all to "Support Our Teachers" by purchasing items off of their Amazon Wish Lists or by sending in an Amazon gift card so teachers can purchase classroom supplies! Please see the flyer below that contains links to ALL of the wish lists or check your child’s teacher’s webpage. Thank you for your support and generosity!
Trunk or Treat is coming up on October 21st! We have 80 families signed up. There is still plenty of room. The last day to sign up will be on October 14, 2022. Please send in your form and payment by October 14th to reserve your spot for this fun Halloween event.
Please be sure to sign up for the RaiseRight App to purchase online gift cards! Thank you to all who have signed up! The winner of the $100 gift card is Laura Andreano! ALL physical gift cards should be purchased through the school or church as done in the past. We are only using the app for digital purchase. Please join the RaiseRight Facebook page and website (www.raiseright.com) - special discounts are announced often! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Stacie Behme ([email protected]m or 908.627.4411). Please DO NOT contact the main office, Mrs. Okula, or the church.
CYO UPDATES
Calling all Coaches: If you have coached in the past and would like to continue to coach, the Diocesan Coaches Clinic will be required. This must be completed if you want to coach. Please see the attached flyer - there is one coming up in November.
IMPORTANT: Please make sure all your clearances are up to date. Coaches need a different fingerprint than school volunteers, therefore, please see the attached flyers regarding fingerprinting and all the necessary paperwork. We greatly appreciate all of our volunteers. Thank you for all you do for our children! We are shaping tomorrow’s leaders with everyone’s help! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Winter Sports Registration is open. Please register as soon as possible using our google form: https://forms.gle/NpizHmBuG9PkeVjt5
Questions? Email [email protected]
We are looking for a coordinator for the pep squad (for children in kindergarten through third grade). If you are interested, please email: [email protected] .
We are looking for motivated people for our CYO Board for the roles of Vice President, Treasurer, and Assistant Concession Stand Coordinator. If you are interested, please email [email protected] .
Spirit Wear Sale: The CYO spirit wear on-line store is now open through October 17. Orders placed will be ready for pick-up at A&H in Forks approximately two to three weeks after the store closes. Please note, items will only be available to purchase when the store is open. Thank you for your continued support of the CYO spirit wear on-line store!
To place an order go to: https://st-janes-apparel-october-2022.itemorder.com/
FACTS Student Information System (SIS)
Please make sure that you can access your FACTS SIS. Once you go to your dashboard for your child, you can access your family portal – from the family portal you can access a monthly calendar, your child’s behavior, attendance and grades. This is where you can find everything you need to make your child successful this upcoming school year, including the tuition management portion (under Financial).
Hot Lunch
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October Lunches are now posted. Whitsons School Lunch can be ordered online using the following link. www.fdmealplanner.com/#Allentown
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You must order by Friday before the upcoming week.
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We do NOT have the ability to feed your child if they forget their lunch. Lunch needs to be pre-ordered. It is delivered to the school for each individual order made on-line.
Extended Care
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Extended Care is located in our cafeteria in the FFH (1922 Washington Blvd.)
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If you are utilizing the program, there is no sign up, but a note to the teacher is always appreciated.
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Please note the hours are from dismissal to 5:00 p.m. Please make sure you are prompt with your pick up.
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If you have never registered for extended care, please go to www.stjaneschool.com Parent Information Tab at top, Forms and Information block, scroll down to Extended Care Application and send it before you utilize the program. Thanks!
Joyfully yours,
Marybeth Okula
September 29, 2022
Dear Janer Families,
I have to say that this is my most favorite time of the year. I love summer, of course, but I cannot stand the humidity (it’s terrible for my hair, LOL). The cool autumn mornings, the changing of the leaves, wearing light jackets…it’s just so refreshing. I just wanted to share how much I love this time of year and how much I enjoy your children too, they are a breath of fresh air as well. They are such a blessing. We are really having a great time at St. Jane School daily! Please read this entire newsletter and review all the attachments, there may be something important for you! I don’t want you to miss it! Have a great rest of the week!
Important Dates in September***
Friday, September 30, 2022
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Mass at 8:15 a.m. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in the designated area.
Looking ahead to October***
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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5th Grade Bibliotech Club
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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Choir Practice 2:15-3:15 p.m.
Thursday, October 6, 2022
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Diocesan Pilgrimage to Washington, DC - Mrs. Okula, Mr. Dicker and Mrs. Darno are taking twenty 8th graders to this beautiful and special event! We will be praying for all of you!
Friday, October 7, 2022
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Living Rosary at 8:15 a.m.
Monday, October 10, 2022
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School Closed
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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5th Grade Bibliotech Club
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CYO Night - Lady Crusaders Volleyball at NDHS
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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Middle of 1st Trimester - Progress Reports emailed home today.
Thursday, October 13, 2022
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School picture day - Regular school Uniforms today
Friday, October 14, 2022
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Mass at 8:15 a.m. Grades 1 through 8 attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in designated areas.
Friday, October 14, 2022
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Notre Dame High School Homecoming Football Game
Monday, October 17, 2022
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Parent-Teacher Conferences (in-person)
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8th Grade Students Notre Dame High School Shadow Day
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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Parent-Teacher Conferences (in-person)
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5th Grade Bibliotech Club
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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Choir Practice 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Friday, October 21, 2022
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Mass at 8:15 a.m. Grades 1 through 8 attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in the designated area.
Friday, October 21, 2022
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PRESCHOOL DISMISSING AT 11:00 A.M. TOAY
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NOON DISMISSAL - NO EXTENDED CARE - Teacher In-service da
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NO LUNCH
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Trunk or Treat – See flyer attached today.
Sunday, October 23, 2022
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Open House at Notre Dame High School 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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5th Grade Bibliotech Club
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***Barnes and Noble Night 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - more information to follow
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***Texas Roadhouse Dine to Donate - more information to follow
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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Choir Practice 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
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Notre Dame High School Bonfire 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM All are welcome!
Friday, October 28, 2022
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St. Jane Parish 40 Hours Celebration begins. 8th grade attending morning Mass, Grades 2 through 7 will attend Adoration throughout the day.
Sunday, October 30, 2022
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4:00 p.m. End of the 40 Hours Celebration with Fr. Mark Searles preaching. Students attending will receive a Janer ticket!
Looking ahead to November!
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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All Saints Day Mass 8:15 a.m. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in the designated area.
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4th Grade “Saints” will be joining Mass and introducing their chosen Saint.
Friday, November 4, 2022
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Liturgical Singing (no Mass today)
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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Dr. Emily Kleintop from the Diocesan Office of Education will be visiting today!
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5th Grade Bibliotech Club
Thursday and Friday, November 17 and 18, 2022
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Santa Shoppe in Gym *** NOTE: NEW DATE***
***Note: All calendar items can be found on the FACTS Student Information System, Family Portal under calendar. The calendar is not on the website. Please check on the portal.
Home and School Association (HSA) Update
We look forward to seeing parents who RSVP for our Fall Parent Mixer on Surv's patio this Saturday, October 1st from 7 pm - 9pm!
In lieu of the SchoolStore online fundraiser, we are asking all to "Support Our Teachers" by purchasing items off of their Amazon Wish Lists or by sending in an Amazon gift card so teachers can purchase classroom supplies! Please see the flyer attached or check the teachers' webpages that contains links to ALL of the wish lists. Thank you for your support and generosity!
TRUNK OR TREAT is Friday, October 21, 2022! See attached flyer. As of today, 70 registrations have been received. There are 40 spaces still available. Please send in your form and payment to reserve your spot for this fun Halloween event. Requests are being made to reserve spaces for groups of families. Please plan to arrive at the same time, it is much easier. No reservations of spaces can be made due to the nature of the event. Too many moving people, cars, and children. We want everyone to be safe.
If you want to get involved, please fill out this HSA Volunteer Form ASAP. We are getting all of our committees in place for the year. We would love for you to participate!
RAISERIGHT APP
Please be sure to sign up for the RaiseRight App by Thursday, September 29th MIDNIGHT!. You will be entered to win a $100 giftcard! Extra entries can be earned if a friend or family member signs up under your name! PLEASE DO NOT purchase physical gift cards via the app.
ALL physical gift cards should be purchased through the school or church as done in the past. We are only using the app for digital purchase. Please join the RaiseRight Facebook page and website (www.raiseright.com) - special discounts are announced often! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Stacie Behme ([email protected]m or 908.627.4411). Please DO NOT contact the main office, Mrs. Okula, or the church.
CYO UPDATES
Calling all Coaches: If you have coached in the past and would like to continue to coach, the Diocesan Coaches Clinic will be required. This must be completed if you want to coach. Please see the attached flyer - there is one coming up in November.
IMPORTANT: Please make sure all your clearances are up to date. Coaches need a different fingerprint than school volunteers, therefore, please see the attached flyers regarding fingerprinting and all the necessary paperwork. We greatly appreciate all of our volunteers. Thank you for all you do for our children! We are shaping tomorrow’s leaders with everyone’s help! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Winter Sports Registration is open. Please register as soon as possible using our google form: https://forms.gle/NpizHmBuG9PkeVjt5
Questions? Email [email protected]
We are looking for a coordinator for the pep squad (for children in kindergarten through third grade). If you are interested, please email: [email protected] .
We are looking for motivated people for our CYO Board for the roles of Vice President, Treasurer, and Assistant Concession Stand Coordinator. If you are interested, please email [email protected] .
Lunch Monitors
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I was trying to clean up the program the other day and I accidentally deleted the whole thing…so I started a new one. I am sincerely sorry to all those who signed up. I am asking everyone for some grace and please sign up again. I have it planned out now all the way until February 2023…not that you need to sign up that far in advance, but I was on a roll. Please consider signing up. We need 3 monitors a day. Mrs. Cartier is almost always one of our monitors and I have been there for reinforcement. I cannot thank you enough for the help!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054AAEAD23A5FD0-newdaily
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I’m still working three lunches per day. The children are amazing…and their lunches are beautifully wrapped and prepared. It’s a real joy to be with the children during their social time. Join me! Sign up today!
FACTS Student Information System (SIS)
Please make sure that you can access your FACTS SIS. Once you go to your dashboard for your child, you can access your family portal – from the family portal you can access a monthly calendar, your child’s behavior, attendance and grades. This is where you can find everything you need to make your child successful this upcoming school year, including the tuition management portion (under Financial).
Hot Lunch
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October Lunches are now available to order. Whitsons School Lunch can be ordered online using the following link. www.fdmealplanner.com/#Allentown
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Please send your checks/cash for payment to the office. Make sure your check is payable to Whitsons School Nutrition.
- You must order by Friday before the upcoming week.
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We do NOT have the ability to feed your child if they forget their lunch. Lunch needs to be pre-ordered. It is delivered to the school for each individual order made on-line.
Extended Care
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Extended Care is located in our cafeteria in the FFH (1922 Washington Blvd.)
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If you are utilizing the program, there is no sign up, but a note to the teacher is always appreciated.
-
Please note the hours are from dismissal to 5:00 p.m. Please make sure you are prompt with your pick up.
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If you have never registered for extended care, please go to www.stjaneschool.com Parent Information Tab at top, Forms and Information block, scroll down to Extended Care Application and send it before you utilize the program. Thanks!
Joyfully yours,
Marybeth Okula
September 22, 2022
Dear Janer Families,
Happy first day of Fall! What a wonderful time of the year! Cooler temperatures, fall sports are in full swing, and we are all in the groove of the school year. Mid-trimester one is fast approaching – please be sure to check your child’s grades on the FACTS student information system. There’s plenty of time to turn things around! As always, I’m available most days and you can always find me in the lunchroom from 11:00 to 12:30! Have a great week!
REMINDER: TOMORROW, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 - NOON DISMISSAL AND FALL COLORS CASUAL DAY FOR DREAM COME TRUE $1.
IMPORTANT: Title I Survey
St. Jane Frances de Chantal School participates in several Federal programs that provide your children with a variety of materials and services. It is one of the few ways in which they receive benefits from your tax dollars and we certainly don't want to lose this benefit. Please complete the attached survey and simply answer Yes or No to the questions. This information is very important for us to continue receiving support from these programs. It is required before we can participate in Federal programs (such as discounted internet services (e-rate), speech, ESL, remediation, OT/PT services, etc.). All information will be kept in confidence.
****Please return the form by Friday, September 23, 2022.****
Don't hesitate to call me if you have any questions about the survey.
School Counselor (on-site Thursdays)
Did you know that Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 provides school counseling services to St. Jane Frances de Chantal School through its Act 89 Auxiliary Services program. These services consist primarily of small group, classroom, and/or school-wide school-based counseling lessons, conducting student risk and/or threat assessments, crisis response, consultation, and test interpretation. In certain situations, the school counselor may do periodic check-ins with students on their caseload.
Our school counselor, Carissa Young, has over 16 years of experience as a teacher. She is a certified school counselor, as well as an elementary, special education and ESL teacher. Her role at our school includes classroom guidance, small group counseling, individual risk or threat assessment, peer conflict mediation and connecting families with resources in their community.
I have attached a permission for your child/ren. This form can also serve as an opt-out of any or all of the above-mentioned services, please complete and return this form to the school’s Main Office.
Home and School Association Update
Thank you to all who came out last night for the HSA Open House! We will be in touch soon if you completed and turned in the HSA Volunteer Form. If you were unable to attend and want to get involved, please fill out the volunteer form and send it into school. We would love for you to be part of the HSA!
Join us for our Fall Parent Mixer on Surv's patio on Saturday, October 1st from 7 pm - 9pm! Please send in your form tomorrow so we can let SURV know the headcount for our event. ***PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE.
In lieu of the SchoolStore online fundraiser, we are asking all to "Support Our Teachers" by purchasing items off of their Amazon Wish Lists or by sending in an Amazon gift card so teachers can purchase classroom supplies! Please see the flyer below that contains links to the wish lists. Thank you for your support and generosity!
The 12th Annual HSA Trunk or Treat is on Friday, October 21st from 6 - 8 pm. Send in your registration form to secure your spot for a night of Halloween fun!
Used Uniform Sale planned for Monday, October 24, 2022 - More information to come
Check out our updated webpage at https://www.stjaneschool.com/home/parents/home-school-association/
Raise Right New App for your Gift Certificate needs
In order to help you meet your Gift Certificate Obligation of $4,000 per family, we have enrolled in the RaiseRight App. RaiseRight is a supplemental app (you can still buy the physical gift cards through the school and Church) that you can purchase gift cards through. There are 750+ brands to choose from. Funds earned through the app will be combined with funds earned through physical gift card purchases. See the attached flyer with frequently asked questions!
SPECIAL INCENTIVE: Sign up for the RaiseRight App by Thursday, September 29, 2022, for a chance to win a $100 gift card of your choice! Earn extra entries for each family member or friend who signs up under your family name! Winner will be announced on Friday, September 30, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.
Important Dates in September***
Friday, September 23, 2022
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Confessions for grade 3 to 8 beginning at 9:00 a.m.
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PRESCHOOL DISMISSING AT 11:00 A.M.
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NOON DISMISSAL FOR KINDERGARTEN TO 8
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NO LUNCH TODAY!
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NO EXTENDED CARE
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FALL CASUAL DAY - DREAM COME TRUE - $1
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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Choir Practice 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Thursday, September 29, 2022
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Safety Town in the gym for Grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
Friday, September 30, 2022
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Mass at 8:15 a.m. Grades 1 through 8 attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in the designated area.
Looking ahead to October***
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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5th Grade Bibliotech Club
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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Choir Practice 2:15-3:15 p.m.
Thursday, October 6, 2022
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Diocesan Pilgrimage to Washington, DC
Friday, October 7, 2022
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Living Rosary at 8:15 a.m.
Monday, October 10, 2022
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School Closed
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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5th Grade Bibliotech Club
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CYO Night - Lady Crusaders Volleyball at NDHS
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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Middle of 1st Trimester - Progress Reports emailed home today.
Thursday, October 13, 2022
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School picture day - Regular school Uniforms today
Friday, October 14, 2022
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Mass at 8:15 a.m. Grades 1 through 8 attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in designated areas.
Friday, October 14, 2022
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Notre Dame High School Homecoming Football Game
Monday, October 17, 2022
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Parent-Teacher Conferences (in-person)
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8th Grade Students Notre Dame High School Shadow Day
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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Parent-Teacher Conferences (in-person)
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5th Grade Bibliotech Club
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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Choir Practice 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Friday, October 21, 2022
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Mass at 8:15 a.m. Grades 1 through 8 attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in the designated area.
Friday, October 21, 2022
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PRESCHOOL DISMISSING AT 11:00 A.M. TOAY
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NOON DISMISSAL - NO EXTENDED CARE
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NO LUNCH
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Trunk or Treat – See flyer attached today.
Sunday, October 23, 2022
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Open House at Notre Dame High School 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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5th Grade Bibliotech Club
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JUST CONFIRMED! Barnes and Noble Night 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. -- more information to come!
- Texas Roadhouse Dine to Donate -- more information to come
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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Choir Practice 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
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Notre Dame High School Bonfire 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM All are welcome!
Friday, October 28, 2022
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St. Jane Parish 40 Hours Celebration begins. 8th grade attending morning Mass, Grades 2 through 7 will attend Adoration throughout the day.
Sunday, October 30, 2022
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4:00 p.m. End of the 40 Hours Celebration with Fr. Mark Searles preaching. Students attending will receive a Janer ticket!
***Note: All calendar items can be found on the FACTS Student Information System, Family Portal under calendar. The calendar is not on the website. Please check on the portal.
CYO UPDATES
Calling all Coaches: If you have coached in the past and would like to continue to coach, the Diocesan Coaches Clinic will be required. Please see the attached flyer.
IMPORTANT: Please make sure all your clearances are up to date. Coaches need a different fingerprint than school volunteers, therefore, please see the attached flyers regarding fingerprinting and all the necessary paperwork. We greatly appreciate all of our volunteers. Thank you for all you do for our children! We are shaping tomorrow’s leaders with everyone’s help! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
CYO Updates
Winter sports sign ups will be happening soon, please watch the CYO website and Facebook page for updates.
We are looking for a coordinator for pep squad for children in kindergarten through third grade. If you are interested, please reach out to Liz Deemer.
St. Jane’s CYO is looking to fill the following leadership roles:
- ~Vice President~
- ~Athletic Director~
Please contact Liz Deemer at [email protected] if you have any questions.
FACTS Student Information System (SIS)
Please make sure that you can access your FACTS SIS. Once you go to your dashboard for your child, you can access your family portal – from the family portal you can access a monthly calendar, your child’s behavior, attendance and grades. This is where you can find everything you need to make your child successful this upcoming school year, including the tuition management portion (under Financial).
Hot Lunch
-
Whitsons School Lunch can be ordered online using the following link. www.fdmealplanner.com/#Allentown
-
You must order by Friday before the upcoming week.
-
We do NOT have the ability to feed your child if they forget their lunch. Lunch needs to be pre-ordered. It is delivered to the school for each individual order made on-line.
Lunch Monitors
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Thank you for the outpouring of response to the Sign Up Genius for daily lunch. You can access the sign up genius from our webpage or simply use this sign up genius link to assist in any way you can. Thank you so much! OCTOBER DATES ARE POSTED.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054AAEAD23A5FD0-daily
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October is filling up slowly. It is a matter of safety that we have enough helpers – I’ve been working all 3 lunches daily. The children are amazing…and their lunches are beautifully wrapped and prepared. It’s a real joy to be with the children during their social time. Join me! Sign up today.
Extended Care
-
Extended Care is located in our cafeteria in the FFH (1922 Washington Blvd.)
-
If you are utilizing the program, there is no sign up, but a note to the teacher is always appreciated.
-
Please note the hours are from dismissal to 5:00 p.m. Please make sure you are prompt with your pick up.
-
If you have never registered for extended care, please go to www.stjaneschool.com Parent Information Tab at top, Forms and Information block, scroll down to Extended Care Application and send it before you utilize the program. Thanks!
Joyfully yours,
Marybeth Okula
September 15, 2022
Dear Janer Families,
Everyone is settling into the school year nicely. As a reminder, please try to have your child in school and on-time daily. It is essential for your child to have the routines that we have in place, not interrupted with absences and tardiness. Please reach out if you are having issues with your child attending school on a regular and timely basis. We have a school counselor here once a week that can meet with your child/ren and formulate strategies that can be helpful for your child.
IMPORTANT: Title I Survey
St. Jane Frances de Chantal School participates in several Federal programs that provide your children with a variety of materials and services. It is one of the few ways in which they receive benefits from your tax dollars and we certainly don't want to lose this benefit. Please complete the attached survey and simply answer Yes or No to the questions. This information is very important for us to continue receiving support from these programs. It is required before we can participate in Federal programs (such as discounted internet services (e-rate), speech, ESL, remediation, OT/PT services, etc.). All information will be kept in confidence. A hard copy was sent home on Monday with your child. I am attaching a copy with this newsletter.
****Please return the form by Friday, September 23, 2022.****
Don't hesitate to call me if you have any questions about the survey.
Home and School Association Update
HSA Meeting - Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. FFH
Please join us! It will be our first meeting in-person since before COVID! Come learn about our amazing organization that assists the school with many projects and brings joy to our school community! There will be refreshments and door prizes! Parents will receive a Janer ticket for their child/ren if they attend this meeting. Come learn about our RaiseRight App (online gift card program) too. It’s an exciting time to be a Janer!
Important Dates in September***
Thursday, September 15, 2022
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Due to the set up of Tricky Tray, please note: EXTENDED CARE IN IHM CHAPEL/Playground today (weather permitting)!
Friday, September 16, 2022
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Mass at 8:15 a.m. Grades 1 through 8 attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in the designated area.
Friday, September 16, 2022
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Tricky Tray – all Students will attend (PreK through 8th) Open until 8:00 p.m.
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EXTENDED CARE IN IHM CHAPEL/Playground (weather permitting)!
Saturday, September 17, 2022
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Tricky Tray open to the public 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 -
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Home and School Meeting 6:30 p.m. in FFH! Come out and meet friends and join our exciting team.
Friday, September 23, 2022
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Confessions for grade 3 to 8 beginning at 9:00 a.m.
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NOON DISMISSAL FOR EVERYONE PRE-School TO 8TH!
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NO EXTENDED CARE
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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Choir Practice 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Thursday, September 29, 2022
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Safety Town in the gym for Grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
Friday, September 30, 2022
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Mass at 8:15 a.m. Grades 1 through 8 attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in the designated area.
Looking ahead to October***
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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5th Grade Bibliotech Club - See attached flyer.
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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Choir Practice 2:15-3:15 p.m.
Thursday, October 6, 2022
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Diocesan Pilgrimage to Washington, DC
Friday, October 7, 2022
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Living Rosary at 8:15 a.m.
Monday, October 10, 2022
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School Closed
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
-
5th Grade Bibliotech Club
-
CYO Night - Lady Crusaders Volleyball at NDHS
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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Middle of 1st Trimester - Progress Reports emailed home today.
Thursday, October 13, 2022
-
School picture day - Regular school Uniforms today
Friday, October 14, 2022
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Mass at 8:15 a.m. Grades 1 through 8 attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in designated areas.
Friday, October 14, 2022
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Notre Dame High School Homecoming Football Game
Monday, October 17, 2022
-
Parent-Teacher Conferences (in-person)
-
8th Grade Students Notre Dame High School Shadow Day
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
-
Parent-Teacher Conferences (in-person)
-
5th Grade Bibliotech Club
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
-
Choir Practice 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Friday, October 21, 2022
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Mass at 8:15 a.m. Grades 1 through 8 attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in the designated area.
Friday, October 21, 2022
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NOON DISMISSAL - NO EXTENDED CARE
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Trunk or Treat – See flyer attached today.
Sunday, October 23, 2022
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Open House at Notre Dame High School 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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5th Grade Bibliotech Club
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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Choir Practice 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
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Notre Dame High School Bonfire 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM All are welcome!
Friday, October 28, 2022
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St. Jane Parish 40 Hours Celebration begins. 8th grade attending morning Mass, Grades 2 through 7 will attend Adoration throughout the day.
Sunday, October 30, 2022
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4:00 p.m. End of the 40 Hours Celebration with Fr. Mark Searles preaching. Students attending will receive a Janer ticket!
***Note all calendar items can be found on the FACTS Student Information System, Family Portal under calendar. The calendar is not on the website. Please check on the portal.
CYO UPDATES
CYO Background Info: The St. Jane’s Catholic Youth Organization is responsible for many of the extracurricular activities offered for all the children of our parish. These activities range from Academic Bowl and Declamation (aka Speech and Debate) to the numerous sporting activities our children participate in. It is with your generous support that we can raise the funds needed to continue these activities and, in turn, enrich the lives of our children while keeping costs and registration fees down for our parents.
Trick Tray
Starting tomorrow (Friday, September 16, 2022) you may come and drop your tickets in to win some amazing prizes until 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 16, 2022 and from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Prizes will be announced at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 17, 2022 online through Facebook Live.
CYO Leadership Opportunities
St. Jane’s CYO is looking to fill the following leadership roles:
~Vice President~
~Athletic Director~
Please contact Liz Deemer at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Calling all Coaches: If you have coached in the past and would like to continue to coach, the Diocesan Coaches Clinic will be required. Please see the attached flyer.
FACTS Student Information System (SIS)
Please make sure that you can access your FACTS SIS. Once you go to your dashboard for your child, you can access your family portal – from the family portal you can access a monthly calendar, your child’s behavior, attendance and grades. This is where you can find everything you need to make your child successful this upcoming school year, including the tuition management portion (under Financial).
Hot Lunch
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Whitsons School Lunch can be ordered online using the following link. www.fdmealplanner.com/#Allentown
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You must order by Friday before the upcoming week.
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We do NOT have the ability to feed your child if they forget their lunch. Lunch needs to be pre-ordered. It is delivered to the school for each individual order made on-line.
Lunch Monitors
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Thank you for the outpouring of response to the Sign Up Genius for daily lunch. You can access the sign up genius from our webpage or simply use this sign up genius link to assist in any way you can. Thank you so much! OCTOBER DATES ARE POSTED.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054AAEAD23A5FD0-daily
Extended Care
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Extended Care is located in our cafeteria in the FFH (1922 Washington Blvd.) except on September 15 and September 16, 2022, it will be back in the IHM Chapel because of Tricky Tray.
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If you are utilizing the program, there is no sign up, but a note to the teacher is always appreciated.
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Please note the hours are from dismissal to 5:00 p.m. Please make sure you are prompt with your pick up.
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If you have never registered for extended care, please go to www.stjaneschool.com Parent Information Tab at top, Forms and Information block, scroll down to Extended Care Application and send it before you utilize the program. Thanks!
Joyfully yours,
Marybeth Okula
September 8, 2022
Happy Birthday to our Blessed Mother Mary
Dear Janer Family,
St. Jane School Family Directory
St. Jane's Home and School Association (HSA) will be updating the virtual Directory for 2022 – 2023! Contact details will be obtained from FACTS. Contact details taken from FACTS will include parent name, student name, student grade, home address, email address, and phone number. For consistency purposes, we will include all details mentioned above or none if that is your preference. If you do NOT want your information to be included in the virtual Directory, please email Krissa Falcone at [email protected] by September 14, 2022.
St. Jane's HSA
You are invited to join us for our first HSA open house meeting on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. It will be our first meeting in-person since before COVID! Join us and learn about our amazing organization that assists the school with many projects and brings joy to our school community! The meeting will be held in Father Farrell Hall (FFH) at 6:30 p.m. There will be refreshments and door prizes! Parents will receive a Janer ticket for their child/ren if they attend this meeting. Come learn about our RaiseRight App (online gift card program) too. Information on this new program will be shared with you shortly – it’s an exciting time to be a Janer!
A few important reminders:
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Morning Drop Off - I’m calling 7th and 8th Grade parents out! You are causing traffic behind you when you stop in front of the Bennett Building/Father Farrell Hall to let your middle schooler out of the car. Please pull all the way to the STOP sign where Mrs. Azzalina and I are standing. Also, it is very helpful for our traffic that as soon as EVERYONE comes to a full and complete stop in the drop off line, please have your children exit your car – ALWAYS on the right, NEVER INTO THE STREET!!!
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If you need to get out of your car to assist your child in any way, you need to park your car (across the street or in the FFH parking lot) and walk them in. Stopping your car on Washington Blvd. and letting your child out is causing traffic during our morning drop off. We are really trying to eliminate that. Thank you for your cooperation.
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NOTE: The buses have the right of way. Please do NOT pull out quickly/sharply into the oncoming traffic. DO NOT stop by the cones in front of the school. That is for the buses only! We need to keep the front of the school open for unloading of the buses. (Did you know that we have 15 buses dropping off and picking daily?)
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HAIR! A few of our young men got wonderful stylish and handsome haircuts. THANK YOU! If we cannot see the eyebrows, or the hair is touching the back of the collar of their shirts, please schedule a haircut this week. Thank you.
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Again, please check the length of the skirts and shorts. There are few young ladies that have skirts way too short for a Catholic School. Unfortunately, I do not have any sewing skills, but please call me anytime, I will assist you in getting a longer skirt from the Used Uniform Showroom.
Important Dates in September***
Thursday, September 8, 2022 - Happy Birthday to our Blessed Mother!!
Friday, September 9, 2022 - All the preschoolers will attend today.
Friday, September 9, 2022 - Liturgical Singing Practice 8:15 a.m. No Mass this week.
Friday, September 9, 2022 - PBIS Student Kick Off at 1:15 p.m. in Chapel
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - Choir Practice 2:15-3:15 p.m.
Friday, September 16, 2022 - Mass at 8:15 a.m. Grades 1 through 8 attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in the designated area.
Friday, September 16, 2022 - Tricky Tray – all Students will attend (PreK through 8th) EXTENDED CARE IN IHM CHAPEL.
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - Home and School Meeting 6:30 p.m. in FFH! Come out and meet friends and join our exciting team.
Saturday, September 17, 2022 - Tricky Tray open to the public
Friday, September 23, 2022 – Confessions for grade 3 to 8 beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Friday, September 23, 2022 - NOON DISMISSAL – NO EXTENDED CARE
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - Choir Practice 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Thursday, September 29, 2022 - Safety Town in the gym for Grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
Friday, September 30, 2022 - Mass at 8:15 a.m. Grades 1 through 8 attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in the designated area.
Looking ahead to October***
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 - Choir Practice 2:15-3:15 p.m. / CCD begins
Thursday, October 6, 2022 - Diocesan Pilgrimage to Washington, DC
Friday, October 7, 2022 - Living Rosary at 8:15 a.m.
Monday, October 10, 2022 - School Closed
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 - Middle of 1st Trimester - Progress Reports emailed home today.
Thursday, October 13, 2022 - School picture day - Regular school Uniforms today
Friday, October 14, 2022 - Mass at 8:15 a.m. Grades 1 through 8 attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in designated areas.
Friday, October 14, 2022 - Notre Dame High School Homecoming Football Game
Monday, October 17, 2022 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (in-person)
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (in-person)
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - Choir Practice 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Friday, October 21, 2022 - Mass at 8:15 a.m. Grades 1 through 8 attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in the designated area.
Friday, October 21, 2022 - NOON DISMISSAL - NO EXTENDED CARE
Friday, October 21, 2022 - Trunk or Treat – More information to follow
Sunday, October 23, 2022 - Open House at Notre Dame High School 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - Choir Practice 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Friday, October 28, 2022 - St. Jane Parish 40 Hours Celebration begins. 8th grade attending morning Mass, Grades 2 through 7 will attend Adoration throughout the day.
Sunday, October 30, 2022 - 4:00 p.m. End of the 40 Hours Celebration with Fr. Mark Searles preaching. Students attending will receive a Janer ticket!
***Note all calendar items can be found on the FACTS Student Information System, Family Portal under calendar. The calendar is not on the website. Please check on the portal.
CYO Trick Tray
Tricky Tray is one week away! Get your tickets, send in your prizes. CYO Tricky Tray Event will begin on Friday, September 16, 2022.
On behalf of the St. Jane’s CYO, we are appealing to you to take part in our annual Tricky Tray (Chinese Auction) scheduled for Friday and Saturday, September 16th and 17th, 2022. ALL STUDENTS FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH 8TH GRADE ATTEND THIS EVENT ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2022.
The St. Jane’s Catholic Youth Organization is responsible for many of the extracurricular
activities offered for all the children of our parish. These activities range from Academic Bowl
and Declamation (aka Speech and Debate) to the numerous sporting activities our children participate in. It is with your generous support that we can raise the funds needed to continue these activities and, in turn, enrich the lives of our children while keeping costs and registration fees down for our parents.We are asking for a donation in the form of a gift, gift basket filled with goodies or a gift certificate to a local restaurant, store or movie theater. If you prefer to make a cash donation we will purchase a gift to be raffled off on your behalf or combine it with other cash donations to purchase a prize for the large prize table. Tickets to sporting events are also a great prize. All donations are fully tax deductible.
Please find the Tricky Tray attachments to this file. Make sure your child has even a small amount of tickets so they can participate in Tricky Tray. Nothing breaks our hearts more than when we see a little one not have tickets to participate. Thank you for your support.
CYO Sports Opportunities
St. Jane’s CYO is looking to fill the following roles:
~Vice President~
~Athletic Director~
Please contact Liz Deemer at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Fall sports registration is still open for Girls VOLLEYBALL in grades 4 through 8th grade and CROSS COUNTRY – Kindergartners through 8th Grade only through September 30, 2022. Contact Liz Deemer at [email protected]
In addition, we have football and cheerleading available through our feeder school family at Notre Dame High School. Please see the attached flyer.
CYO School Spirit Wear Link
https://stjanesapparel-august-septmeber2022.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
Students may only wear the plain St. Jane Hawks hoodie as part of their uniform. They may not wear hoodies with different hawk logos or specific sports. If you have any questions, please contact me directly (versus putting out on Facebook)
FACTS Student Information System (SIS)
Please make sure that you can access your FACTS SIS. Once you go to your dashboard for your child, you can access your family portal – from the family portal you can access a monthly calendar, your child’s behavior, attendance and grades. This is where you can find everything you need to make your child successful this upcoming school year, including the tuition management portion (under Financial).
Hot Lunch
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Whitsons School Lunch can be ordered online using the following link. www.fdmealplanner.com/#Allentown
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You must order by Friday before the upcoming week.
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We do not have the ability to feed your child if they forget their lunch. Lunch needs to be pre-ordered. It is delivered to the school for each individual order made on-line.
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Please send checks into school payable to Whitsons School Nutrition. Please note that the cost of hot lunch increased from $3.75 to $4.00.
Lunch is back in Cafeteria!
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Thank you for the disposable utensils. We are so grateful!
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We are in need of small snacks for children who forget their lunch. Cheese sticks, Gogurts, lunchables, easy to eat stuff. We do NOT have a microwave, so easy small items are greatly appreciated.
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VERY IMPORTANT: please pack a small tea towel/placemat and napkins for your child each day. Thank you!
Lunch Monitors
Thank you for the outpouring of response to the Sign Up Genius for daily lunch. You can access the sign up genius from our webpage or simply use this sign up genius link to assist in any way you can. Thank you so much! OCTOBER DATES ARE POSTED.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054AAEAD23A5FD0-daily
Extended Care
Extended Care is located in our cafeteria in the FFH (1922 Washington Blvd.) except on September 16, 2022, it will be back in the IHM Chapel because of Tricky Tray. If you are utilizing the program, please note the hours are from dismissal to 5:00 p.m. Please make sure you are prompt with your pick up. If you have never registered for extended care, please go to www.stjaneschool.com Parent Information Tab at top, Forms and Information block, scroll down to Extended Care Application and send it before you utilize the program. Thanks!
Looking forward to seeing everyone very soon.
Joyfully yours,
Marybeth Okula
September 1, 2022
Dear Janer Families,
And just like that, it’s September! Welcome back to the 2022-2023 school year. We are blessed to have each and every one of you as part of the Janer family! We love you all!
This week began in a beautiful way at Mass with Msgr. Radocha. He prepared us to begin our new school year with a fresh perspective, a clean slate and an open heart.
Busing is always an issue, but it has been especially challenging this school year. I appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding, but especially for JV1 and J51 Easton bus riders, Nazareth and Bethlehem bus riders, and our one student on the Bangor Bus. I’ve been in contact with each of the busing companies and hopefully, things will improve soon.
A few important reminders:
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Morning Drop Off - ALL PARENTS (this includes our 7th and 8th grade parents too!) Please stop at the yellow cone with the STOP SIGN. Please do NOT stop in front of FFH, come to where the STOP sign is in the cone located next to the big tree at the beginning of the fence. As soon as you come to a full and complete stop in the drop off line, please have your children exit your car – always on the right, NEVER INTO THE STREET!!! NOTE: The buses have the right of way!! Please do not pull out quickly/sharply into the oncoming traffic. We need to keep the front of the school open for unloading of the buses. (Did you know that we have 15 buses dropping off and picking daily?)
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HAIR! I guess the boys’ summer hairstyle was to grow your hair to your nose?? Please take this weekend to trim up hair so we can see those handsome faces. Thank you to all the parents of the young ladies who got the hair color back to their natural color! I greatly appreciate the respectfulness of appropriate Catholic school hairstyles.
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Thank you for making sure all the children have the proper sneakers, shoes, appropriate length skirts.
Important Dates in September***
Friday, September 2, 2022 - School Closed for Labor Day Weekend
Monday, September 5, 2022 - School Closed for Labor Day
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 - Preschool Meet and Greet 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 - ½ the Preschoolers will attend today (last names A-L)
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 - BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT FOR GRADES 1-5 ONLY AT 6:30 P.M. IHM CHAPEL
Thursday, September 8, 2022 - The other ½ of the preschoolers will attend today(last names M-Z)
Friday, September 9, 2022 - All the preschoolers will attend today.
Friday, September 9, 2022 - Liturgical Singing Practice 8:15 a.m. No Mass this week.
Friday, September 16, 2022 - Mass at 8:15 a.m. Grades 1 through 8 attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in designated area.
Friday, September 16, 2022 - Tricky Tray – all Students will attend (PreK through 8th)
Saturday, September 17, 2022 - Tricky Tray open to the public
Friday, September 23, 2022 – Confessions for grade 3 to 8 beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Friday, September 23, 2022 - NOON DISMISSAL – NO EXTENDED CARE
Thursday, September 29, 2022 - Safety Town in the gym for Grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
Looking ahead to October
Thursday, October 6, 2022 - Diocesan Pilgrimage to Washington, DC - 8th grade Students attending - more information to come.
Friday, October 7, 2022 - Living Rosary at 8:15 a.m.
Monday, October 10, 2022 - School Closed
Thursday, October 13, 2022 - School picture day - Regular school Uniforms today
Friday, October 14, 2022 - Mass at 8:15 a.m. Grades 1 through 8 attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in designated area.
Friday, October 21, 2022 - Mass at 8:15 a.m. Grades 1 through 8 attend. Guests must enter through the main entrance and sit in designated area.
Friday, October 21, 2022 - Tentative Trunk or Treat – More information to follow
Friday, October 28, 2022 - St. Jane Parish 40 Hours Celebration begins. 8th grade attending morning Mass, Grades 2 through 7 will attend Adoration.
Sunday, October 30, 2022 - End of the 40 Hours Celebration with Fr. Mark Searles preaching.
***Note all calendar items can be found on the FACTS Student Information System, Family Portal under calendar. Not on the website. Check on the portal.
CYO Trick Tray
We are thrilled to be able to bring back one of the highlights of back to school for our children in
our original venue – Father Farrell Hall. On behalf of the St. Jane’s CYO, we are appealing to
you to take part in our annual Tricky Tray (Chinese Auction) scheduled for Friday and Saturday,
September 16th and 17th, 2022. ALL STUDENTS FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH 8TH GRADE ATTEND THIS EVENT ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2022.
The St. Jane’s Catholic Youth Organization is responsible for many of the extracurricular
activities offered for all the children of our parish. These activities range from Academic Bowl
and Declamation (aka Speech and Debate) to the numerous sporting activities our children participate in. It is with your generous support that we can raise the funds needed to continue these activities and, in turn, enrich the lives of our children while keeping costs and registration fees down for our parents.We are asking for a donation in the form of a gift, gift basket filled with goodies or a gift certificate to a local restaurant, store or movie theater. If you prefer to make a cash donation we will purchase a gift to be raffled off on your behalf or combine it with other cash donations to purchase a prize for the large prize table. Tickets to sporting events are also a great prize. All donations are fully tax deductible.
Please find the Tricky Tray attachments to this file. Make sure your child has even a small amount of tickets so they can participate in Tricky Tray. Nothing breaks our hearts more than when we see a little one not have tickets to participate. Thank you for your support.
FACTS Student Information System (SIS)
Please make sure that you can access your FACTS SIS. Once you go to your dashboard for your child, you can access your family portal – from the family portal you can access a monthly calendar, your child’s behavior, attendance and grades. This is where you can find everything you need to make your child successful this upcoming school year, including the tuition management portion (under Financial).
Sports Opportunities
St. Jane’s CYO is looking to fill the following roles:
~Vice President~
~Athletic Director~
Please contact Liz Deemer at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Fall sports registration is still open for Girls VOLLEYBALL in grades 4 through 8th grade - CROSS COUNTRY Kindergartners through 8th Grade. Register by filling out our Google form and then paying via Square:
https://forms.gle/UPtTJVnCFdTvvMAZ9
In addition, we have football and cheerleading available through our feeder school family at Notre Dame High School. Please see the attached flyer.
CYO School Spirit Wear Link
https://stjanesapparel-august-septmeber2022.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
Students may ONLY wear the plain St. Jane Hawks hoodie as part of their uniform. They may not wear hoodies with different hawk logos or specific sports. If you have any questions, please contact me directly (versus putting out on Facebook)
Hot Lunch
Whitsons School Lunch can be ordered online using the following link. You must order by Friday before the upcoming week. Please send checks into school payable to Whitsons School Nutrition. Please note that the cost of hot lunch increased from $3.75 to $4.00. If you have already sent in your check, you don’t need to pay the difference, but going forward, please note the price increase. If you need the website again to access the menu it is www.fdmealplanner.com/#Allentown Choose DA St. Jane School - Lunch -- delivery for everyone is 11:00 a.m. (we use the food warmer for the later lunches.)
Lunch is back in Cafeteria!
The children are really enjoying their time back in the cafeteria. We would appreciate it if you could pack what they like to eat…so many of our children are throwing away full sandwiches because “they don’t like it.” Also, we are in need of disposable utensils…so many of our students are looking for forks and spoons, we have depleted our supply already. If anyone would like to donate plastic utensils, send them to school to my attention. VERY IMPORTANT: please pack a small tea towel/placemat and napkins for your child each day. Thank you!
Lunch Monitors
As mentioned earlier, we are returning to the cafeteria. With that being said we need volunteers to assist. You can access the sign up genius from our webpage or simply use this sign up genius link to assist in any way you can. Thank you so much! OCTOBER DATES ARE POSTED.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054AAEAD23A5FD0-daily
Extended Care
Extended Care is located in our cafeteria in the FFH (1922 Washington Blvd.) except on September 16, 2022, it will be back in the IHM Chapel because of Tricky Tray. If you are utilizing the program, please note the hours are from dismissal to 5:00 p.m. Please make sure you are prompt with your pick up. If you have never registered for extended care, please go to www.stjaneschool.com Parent Information Tab at top, Forms and Information block, scroll down to Extended Care Application and send it before you utilize the program. Thanks!
Next week we will be kicking off our PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) program to the students! We will be sharing more information! Stay tuned. Exciting things are happening at St. Jane School, and we really love it!
Joyfully yours,
Marybeth Okula
Parent Information 9-1-22
August 18, 2022
Dear "Janer" Families,
Eleven days to go! We are super excited for this upcoming school year. We have been working very hard all summer and are ready to see your wonderful children very soon.
This will be my 9th school year – I am very excited to be your principal. It is my pleasure to continue to lead and navigate another school year for everyone.
A few important reminders:
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School begins on Monday, August 29, 2022. Easton bus passes are available to pick up in the porch box outside the main entrance of 1900 Washington Blvd. Please be sure to pick them up before the first day of school.
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Summer uniform is in effect. Please make sure sneakers are solid white or black (a colored logo is permissible). Shorts, skorts, solid white or black socks above the ankle, green golf shirts, black gym shorts and green gym uniform t-shirt. If you have questions, please email me at [email protected] (Please don’t ask on Facebook; I don’t always see it, and I think it’s best to get the information from me.)
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The last used uniform sale before school starts is on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Please use the following sign up genius link. I just checked and there are plenty of spots available. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044ea9aa22a3fd0-stjanes1
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The Preschool Pajama party will be held on Monday, August 22, 2022 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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OPEN HOUSE – COME SEE YOUR CLASSROOM! 4:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M.
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Back to School Night for 6th, 7th and 8th grade will be held in the IHM Chapel on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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Monday, August 29, 2022 - Kindergarten Meet and Greet 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2022 - Kindergarten boys only
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Wednesday August 31, 2022 - Kindergarten girls only
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Thursday, September 1, 2022 - All Kindergarteners attend today!
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Friday, September 2, 2022 - School Closed for Labor Day Weekend
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Monday, September 5, 2022 - School Closed for Labor Day
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Tuesday, September 6, 2022 - Preschool Meet and Greet 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
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Wednesday, September 7, 2022 - ½ the Preschoolers will attend today (last names A-L)
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Thursday, September 8, 2022 - the other ½ of the preschoolers will attend today(last names M-Z)
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Friday, September 9, 2022 - All the preschoolers will attend today.
If you are new to our school family – WELCOME! I send out a weekly newsletter to provide information for you about happenings in our school. This year, the weekly newsletter will be coming out on Thursdays. My Wednesday schedule is jammed packed and it would be impossible to get everything together. Please note this so everyone checks their emails on Thursdays. Thank you!
CYO Trick Tray
We are thrilled to be able to bring back one of the highlights of back to school for our children in
our original venue – Father Farrell Hall. On behalf of the St. Jane’s CYO, we are appealing to
you to take part in our annual Tricky Tray (Chinese Auction) scheduled for Friday and Saturday,
September 16th and 17th, 2022. ALL STUDENTS FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH 8TH GRADE ATTEND THIS EVENT ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2022.
The St. Jane’s Catholic Youth Organization is responsible for many of the extracurricular
activities offered for all the children of our parish. These activities range from Academic Bowl
and Declamation (aka Speech and Debate) to the numerous sporting activities our children participate in. It is with your generous support that we can raise the funds needed to continue these activities and, in turn, enrich the lives of our children while keeping costs and registration fees down for our parents.We are asking for a donation in the form of a gift, gift basket filled with goodies or a gift certificate to a local restaurant, store or movie theater. If you prefer to make a cash donation we will purchase a gift to be raffled off on your behalf or combine it with other cash donations to purchase a prize for the large prize table. Tickets to sporting events are also a great prize. All donations are fully tax deductible.
Please find the Tricky Tray attachments to this file. Make sure your child has even a small amount of tickets so they can participate in Tricky Tray. Nothing breaks our hearts more than when we see a little one not have tickets to participate. Thank you for your support.
FACTS Student Information System (SIS)
Please make sure that you can access your FACTS SIS. Once you go to your dashboard for your child, you can access your family portal – from the family portal you can access a monthly calendar, your child’s behavior, attendance and grades. This is where you can find everything you need to make your child successful this upcoming school year, including the tuition management portion (under Financial).
Sports Opportunities
St. Jane’s CYO is looking to fill the following roles:
- Vice President
- Athletic Director
Please contact Liz Deemer at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Fall sports registration is still open for Girls VOLLEYBALL in grades 4 through 8th grade - CROSS COUNTRY Kindergartners through 8th Grade. Register by filling out our Google form and then paying via Square:
https://forms.gle/UPtTJVnCFdTvvMAZ9
In addition, we have football and cheerleading available through our feeder school family at Notre Dame High School. Please see the attached flyer.
Hot Lunch
We are still working with Whitsons School Nutrition; unfortunately, I do not have a menu ready to share. As soon as I do, I will get it out to everyone.
Lunch Monitors
As mentioned earlier, we are returning to the cafeteria. With that being said we need volunteers to assist. You can access the sign up genius from our webpage or simply use this sign up genius link to assist in any way you can. Thank you so much! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054AAEAD23A5FD0-daily
Extended Care
Extended Care will be returning to the cafeteria in the FFH (1922 Building) except on September 16, 2022, it will be in the IHM Chapel. If you are utilizing the program, please note the hours are from dismissal to 5:00 p.m. Please make sure you are prompt with your pick up. If you have never registered for extended care, please go to www.stjaneschool.com Parent Information Tab at top, Forms and Information block, scroll down to Extended Care Application and send it before you utilize the program. Thanks!
Looking forward to seeing everyone very soon.
Joyfully yours,
Marybeth Okula
August 2, 2022
Dear Janer Families,
Happy August! Only 27 days and we will be back in action! I have seen all the wonderful pictures on social media of everyone enjoying their summer. Thank you for sharing your photos with me so I can share them on our social media pages. If you have any pictures you would like me to include, please email them to me at [email protected]. It didn’t feel right to share your photos if you didn’t send them to me, but I loved seeing all those smiling faces and adventures everyone was on this past summer!
A few important things as you prepare to return to school.
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I have attached the school supply list for your convenience. School purchased supplies will be billed directly through FACTS.
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UNIFORMS – School dress code will be enforced. Please see the Student Handbook for a refresher.
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Sneakers may ONLY be white or black (solid if possible, but I will allow a colored logo). No gray sneakers.
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Shoes need to be sturdy - brown or black. I recommended tied or velcro shoes. With the playground use, we want to make sure our children are safe.
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Hair must be natural color. Please make sure the red, pink, blue, green, and purple, etc. hues are cut or dyed out of hair prior to August 29, 2022. Thank you.
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No acrylic or colored nails allowed (ever!) Natural or clear color polish, and cleaned manicured nails are encouraged.
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Jewelry needs to be kept to post earrings for girls (No earrings are allowed for our male students) and one necklace of religious nature (cross or saint) and no bracelets. This is a safety issue.
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Water bottles are only allowed to be kept on the student’s desk with a doctor’s note or principal’s permission. Water bottles can only have water – NO gatorade, juice, etc. unless there is a documented reason. Otherwise, water bottles must be kept in the student’s school bag, lunchbox or a designated area in the classroom.
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Smart watches are ONLY allowed for medical reasons and with the principal’s permission.
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Cell Phones: Grades 6-7-8 need to place theirs in the classroom pocket chart upon entering the classroom. All other grades must keep their cell phones turned off in their backpacks. Students may not use them during the school day. If a child needs to contact their parents, they will be permitted to use the classroom/office telephone.
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A small birthday treat for class at snack time is allowed – NO ordering pizzas, elaborate snacks, or passing out goodie bags. See parent handbook under Parties.
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Lunch will be returning to the Cafeteria. We will need 4 volunteers daily from 10:45 to 12:45. If interested, please email me. There is a stipend for your service.
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There will be more information to come…
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Used uniform sales coming soon. Dates TBD.
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Homeroom assignments will be posted on FACTS Student Information System by the week of August 22, 2022. No changes will be made.
Remember, questions regarding school policies, uniforms, dates, etc. are best addressed to me through email versus posting your questions on Facebook…I don’t always catch your questions or concerns and I would rather answer you directly. Thank you. [email protected]
Personnel Changes:
With the retirement of Miss East at the end of 2022, we had some movement among our faculty. I am excited to announce that Mrs. Julie Darno will be taking over the 8B homeroom. She will be assisting our 8th graders on their journey to full initiation into the Catholic faith through the Sacrament of Confirmation. She will be teaching eighth grade Religion and will be assuming the reading instruction for both our 7th and 8th graders! Thank you, Mrs. Darno, how blessed our students are to have you as their teacher.
Last week, Miss Morris informed me that she has taken a position at Lincoln Leadership Academy in Allentown. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Miss Morris. Her initial school year was 2020 at the height of COVID and she moved her classroom twice, and taught virtually, and she did it seamlessly. Taking on 8th grade last year, she did an amazing job with Literature and Science, and she will be missed by all! I want to wish her all the best!
With such another large void to fill and such an important year, I was a bit distraught last week. But I am a firm believer, when God hands you lemons, you need to get busy and figure something out quickly…lemonade? I turned to Mr. Dicker. Mr. Dicker has been Dean of Students since 2020 (at the height of COVID as well). He has been a stabilizing force for me, personally, but also for our faculty, who know that in a pinch, he will be there to assist in any way he can. I have asked Mr. Dicker to take the 8th grade position! He has accepted and is excited to be back in the classroom and to continue to assist me as Dean of Students. Mr. Dicker has a Bachelor's degree in History from Penn State, so he will be teaching history to our 8th graders (and participating in National History Day) and Science to 7th and 8th. He’s excited to enter our middle school students in the PJAS (Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Fair with the hopes of becoming a finalist at his beloved Penn State – stay tuned!)
As Dean of Students, Mr. Dicker will continue to implement our school’s behavior management rules, address discipline issues as they arise, maintain our discipline records, and continue to act as our Safety Coordinator – planning fire/evacuation drills and ALICE instructor with my assistance. Please join me in congratulating Mr. Dicker on his new endeavor!
We also had a change in 6th grade. Miss Berkheimer who joined us in January will be moving to the vacancy left by Mrs. Darno in 2A. Miss Berkheimer was previously a 2nd grade teacher at St. Thomas More School in Allentown and is looking forward to preparing our students for their sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion! Congratulations, Miss Berkheimer, and welcome back to 2nd grade!
For the vacancy in 6th grade, we have added a wonderful new addition to our family, Miss Elizabeth Castro. Miss Castro is an active member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Orefield. She recently graduated from Franciscan University, Steubenville with a degree in Education. She is so excited to have her first teaching experience here at St. Jane School. She cannot wait to foster a positive learning environment where students are comfortable and find opportunities to grow. She will be teaching language arts with Mrs. Pizzuto, Math, Social Studies, and Religion. We are so happy to have you join our family, Miss Castro!
On a sad note, Mrs. Pastrick has resigned. She was an amazing teacher, and did a wonderful job with our 4th graders last year. It was a tough decision to leave us. We will miss her very much and appreciate all that she did for our students! Thank you, Mrs. Pastrick.
To complete our family in 4th grade, Miss Amy Brennan, formerly of Notre Dame High School Aquinas Program, has decided to come back to her roots and return to 4th grade. Miss Brennan has over 10 years experience in the Diocese of Allentown and previously taught 4th grade at St. Ann in Emmaus. Miss Brennan has a degree in special education and her Masters degree from DeSales University. She is an active member of St. Anne Bethlehem parish acting as their Director of Religious Education for the past few years. Miss Brennan is so happy to be a part of our wonderful community and we are so excited to have her!
Finally, Mrs. Carolyn Roman, our beloved Spanish teacher last year, has resigned so she can concentrate on working at her home parish of Holy Infancy, and to work more closely with the students and faculty there. We will miss her, but we know she is doing God’s work at Holy Infancy. We wish her all the best.
Mrs. Criseida Acuna will be joining our family as a Spanish teacher. Mrs. Acuna has children at Holy Family School where she is an active parishioner. In addition to teaching at St. Jane School two days a week, Mrs. Acuna will also be the Spanish teacher at St. Ann Emmaus three days a week. We are thrilled to continue learning the fundamentals of the Spanish language. She will be continuing the work of two very accomplished teachers, Senora Rosado and Senora Roman. We have been very blessed.
For your convenience, I have attached a current list of our faculty as…say a few prayers…I’m not really fond of lemonade, I’m more of an unsweetened ice tea type of gal…LOL!
Joyfully yours,
Marybeth Okula
A regulated dress code affects a certain calming influence over the behavior and actions of the students. Parents are asked to encourage proper school grooming and to see that their children abide by this dress code.
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