SJB is pleased to announce that Sarah Franz has agreed to be our new music teacher.
Ms. Franz graduated with a bachelor's in music in vocal performance from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. She received her Post Baccalaureate Certification in Music Education K-12 from the University of Houston. She completed her student teaching in music at a middle school and elementary school near her hometown of Houston. She is certified in Kodály and Orff music methodologies.
While living in New York City, Ms. Franz performed in numerous regional theater productions and national tours across the country. She is thrilled to join the SJB team for her first year of teaching and can’t wait to share her love of music with all of her SJB students. Ms. Franz is scheduled to begin teaching music classes on Jan. 23.
School Test Scores
The end-of-year school assessment portfolio has been posted on the Rediker parent portal in school announcements. We would be proud to post the results for all to see, but it's archdiocesan policy to contain the information in a closed forum. The kids should be proud of their academic growth and achievement. Of particular interest is the section that begins after page 20 comparing the scores of SJB students to scores of state public school students and local public school students.
Arts & Academics Judges Needed
Here is the form for judges.
Kids’ Night Bingo
Mark your calendar to join your friends and classmates on Friday, February 2, 6:30 – 9 p.m. for Kids’ Night Bingo. There will be a wonderful collection of prizes for winners, and snacks and consolation prizes for everyone. NEW THIS YEAR: all snacks will be individually wrapped to cut down on sharing germs and we are looking into the possibility of selling food for dinner just prior...more info to come. Look for the ticket order form in next week's letter and gold folder.
All students in grades pre-K--8 are welcome. Students in grades pre-K-2 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $5 per student (checks payable to SJB/HSA). Additional bingo sheets may be purchased for $5/sheet! If your child wishes to play more than one sheet, they may purchase up to two additional ones (for a max of 3) for $5/sheet.Tickets will not be sold at the door.
Intramural Volleyball
Registration for SJB Intramural Volleyball is open for boys and girls in grades 6-8. This is a relaxed atmosphere where we work on basic skills for the first part of the season and then some game situations towards the end of the season. Our goal is for the kids to have the skills to be able to try out for their JV Volleyball teams in high school. Come out and practice with us on Sunday nights from 6-7:30, it's a fun time with your friends before the start of the week! Here is the volleyball flyer.
Prayers for Patrick Chu's Mom - We are praying for Angeline Tran (Patrick, 5th), who underwent shoulder surgery on Tuesday, Jan. 9. If you can help the family by offering Patrick a ride to or from school, please contact Mr. Chu at mnc@arinc.com and Mrs. Tran at steamedbun@yahoo.com. They live on Hidden Valley Lane.
Father-Daughter Dance
Save the Date! The Father-Daughter Dance is February 24, 2018 from 7 - 10 p.m. in the SJB Gym. Please join us for this special night to celebrate our SJB girls! There will be excellent music provided by our DJ, delectable desserts, and photos to keep. Father stand-ins are welcome: Grandfathers, Godfathers, Uncles, or even Moms! This is a school/parish/SJB alum event so please help us spread the word - all ages welcome! Planning is underway and we'd love more help. Please contact Kathleen Langan if you can help out with this event at kathleenschooley@yahoo.com Stay tuned for ticket information, coming soon!
Flu Season Caution
1. Stay home when you are sick. Keep your kids home when they are sick. Students must be fever free (without medication) for 24 hours before returning to school.
2. Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough
3. Wash your hands. Use hand sanitizer
4. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
5. Practice other good health habits.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Place a napkin or paper towel on the desk before eating lunch!
School Play Calendar
Rehearsals Take Place in Lyon Center -- See the Jan. 3 Principal's Note for Detailed Information
Mid-Term Exam Schedule
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9-11 am LA/Lit |
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Fri Jan. 12 |
9-11 am LA |
9-11 am LA |
9-11 am science |
9-11 am social studies |
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Tue Jan. 16 |
9-11 am math |
12:45-2:45 pm science |
9-11 am Spanish |
9-11 am science |
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12:45-2:45 pm social studies |
12:45-2:45 pm Spanish |
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Wed Jan. 17 |
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9-11 am social studies |
9-11 am math |
9-11 am LA/English |
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12:45-2:45 pm religion |
12:45-2:45 pm LA/English |
12:45-2:45 pm Math |
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Thur Jan. 18 |
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9-11 am Math |
9-11 am Religion |
9-11 am Religion |
Hot Lunch Orders Due Soon
Hot Lunch Order Form For 3rd Quarter
Family Lunch Order Form (Please Order Separately for Family Lunch)
Mark Your Calendar For Family Lunch on Feb. 1
Families eat together in the gym after 10:45 Mass
It's a celebration of Catholic Schools Week.
It's Open House all morning -- 8:30 to 10:30 am -- for school parents.
Join Science, Stem, Coding, Chess After School Clubs
Register here for after-school science club by Friday, January 26