St. Joan of Arc School Grounded in Faith, Focused on the Future
230 South Law Street Aberdeen, Maryland, 21001 Phone (410)272-1387 Fax (410)272-1959
[email protected]
September 26, 2018 Dear SJA Families, We finally had a day of sunshine! What a blessing to have all the children play outside. I am attaching information about the Maryland 529 Investment Plan to pay for education costs. Did you know that you could use this to pay for K-12 education expenses? Friday, we will have a Dress Down Day. All may dress down for $1 or more donation to Conquer Chiara. The Conquer Chiara walk was held at Lake Montebello on September 22nd. There was a team walking to support our beloved Heidi Pesa who was afflicted with this illness and to whom we dedicated the SJA Monarch Butterfly Garden. Heidi’s husband, Mike, led a team and we would like to support Chiara research. Extra-Curricular activities have begun! Would your student like to participate? Street Hockey, which runs for 5 consecutive Wednesdays begins today (Grades Flag Football begins on October 1st (through November; Grades 3-5, Jr. division; Grades 6-8, Sr. division) High School Placement Test Prep begins Monday, October 1st (Mondays for 5 weeks; Grade 8) Bowling Club begins October 16th (through November; Grades K and up) Creative Writing began on Monday and still has openings! (Mondays; Grades 6, 7, 8) SJA Voices began on September 18th (Tuesdays; Grade 3 and up) We are in need of an Extended Care Assistant. If we do not hire someone soon, we will need to limit the attendance at Extended Care. This is a great position for someone looking for part time work in the afternoon. Please contact me if you know of anyone who may be interested. Please be aware that the Technology fee of $150 per student has been billed on FACTS incidentals. This charge is not attached to your tuition payment. The St. Joan of Arc Home School Association is the formal association binding the parents, students and teachers more closely. Parents are encouraged to attend the scheduled meetings during the year. Join them on facebook https://www.facebook.com/St.joanofarcHSA/ Home & School would like to remind you: SCRIPT Fundraising is a great way to earn money for the school AND for tuition next year while purchasing items you need such as clothing and groceries as you shop in your favorite stores! Orders will be placed on the 15th or each month. Prizes will be awarded to the classes ordering most gift cards between now and November 30th. Ladies Boutique Bag Bingo is on October 12th. Buy your tickets early for this sellout event. Box Tops for Education earn $$ for SJA! Earn prizes by collecting the most Box Tops in the Saran Wrap Prize Ball Game (flyer attached)
It’s not too late to share your career with us on Thursday, October 11th! Career Day is an opportunity for students to experience the many ways that Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math are used in many jobs. Complete the attached form or contact Roxanne Robin
[email protected] Don’t forget to check the school website calendar www.school.stjoanarc.org Tuesday, September 25th—Liturgy (Grade 7) Wednesday, September 26th—Street Hockey begins Friday, September 28th—Dress down pass day; PBIS Kickoff Saturday, September 30th—Blue Mass for First Responders (St. Casimir Church 10AM) Monday, October 1st—Flag Football begins Tuesday, October 2nd—Liturgy (Grade 6) Tuesday, October 2nd—Girl Scout Uniform Day (Girl Scouts wear Scout uniforms to school) Thursday, October 4th—Band lessons begin Friday, October 5th—Field trip to Harman Farms (PreK—Grade 2) Sunday, October 7th—Respect Life Sunday Monday, October 8th—NO SCHOOL; Faculty Professional Development Tuesday, October 9th—Liturgy (Grade 5) Tuesday, October 9th—Dining out all day at Green Turtle in Aberdeen Thursday, October 11th—Career Day –Presenters needed! o Any family member who uses Science, Technology, Engineering or Math in their job Friday, October 12th—Grade 8 Conferences in Meeting House Friday, October 12th—HSA Boutique Bingo (6:30PM in Church Hall) Tuesday, October 16th—Liturgy (Grade 4) Thursday, October 18th—Interim Reports Thursday, October 18th—7PM HSA Parent Update meeting Friday, October 19th—NO SCHOOL for students (AOB Professional Development) Saturday, October 20th—1-4PM Trunk or Treat Monday, October 22nd—NO SCHOOL for students (Faculty Retreat) Thursday, November 8th—STEM Night at SJA (Maryland STEM Festival Event) 4-6PM Peace and all good, Mrs. Bahr “We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” Mother Teresa
September 30, 2018 10:00 A. M. St. Casimir Church Celebrant: Archbishop William E. Lori
All are Welcomed
2800 O'Donnell St Baltimore, MD 21224 CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS & AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND
www.archbalt.org
www.cwvmd.org
HONORING MARYLAND FIRST RESPONDERS ~ STRENGTH ~ COURAGE ~ SERVICE ~ Need more information? Contact CWVMD Cmdr Gil Barker, at
[email protected]
Ladies Boutique Bag Bingo
WHEN:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12TH, 2018
TIME:
DOORS OPEN @ 6:00PM / GAMES START @ 7:00PM
WHERE:
ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH HALL 222 SOUTH LAW STREET, ABERDEEN MD 21001
COST:
$18.00 IN ADVANCE (No Tickets Sales at the Door) (EVERYONE MUST HAVE A TICKET INCLUDING CHILDREN) ________________________________________________________________ PLEASE CUT OFF AND SEND TO SCHOOL WITH CASH OR CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO: SJA HAS # Tickets: _____________ x $ 18.00 = ____________________ Family Name:____________________________ Grade:______________________ If you have any questions please contact Jamie Ayd @ 410-241-6035 Or email:
[email protected] *We will be selling food and baked goods*
Box Top Competition Time!!!
Saran Wrap Prize Ball Game!!!
The top 2 classes that collect the most box tops get to play the Saran Wrap game to win some fun prizes!
In addition the top 2 students that submit the most box tops overall will win an individual prize each.
Please don’t forget the box tops must not be expired! Competition ends Friday October 26th.
SJA Street Hockey Club The SJA Street Hockey Club will meet on five (5) Wednesdays 9/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17, and 10/24 from approximately 3:15 to 4:30 pm at SJA. Scrimmages will be played on the SJA playground. Only players authorized by their parent/guardian to play by way of a permission slip/waiver of liability will be allowed to participate. Please return the permission slip/waiver to St. Joan of Arc School no later than Monday, Sept. 24th. Players will be issued equipment, as available, for each session at sign-in. It is recommended that each participant provide their own gym shoes, shin guards, and a drink for each SJA Street Hockey session. An individual choosing to play goalie will play goalie for the entire Street Hockey Club session. Non-goalie participants will rotate through alternating 2 minute shifts. Play will stop for substitutions and penalties. SJA Street Hockey Club members will be given a street hockey rule book. The SJA Street Hockey Club will be overseen by Mr. Adamowski as the sponsoring faculty member. STAND qualified parents/guardians wishing to assist in the club’s activities will be welcome to help and use their volunteer hours. Volunteers are needed from 3:00 to 5:00 for student accountability, distributing and receiving equipment, field prep and recovery, time keeping, and officiating.
STREET HOCKEY CLUB CONSENT FORM & LIABILITY RELEASE I/we, the parent/guardian, of the below named student hereby give consent for the student to participate in street hockey at St. Joan of Arc School Aberdeen, MD. I/we are aware of the risks and hazards inherent with this activity and with physical activity and exertion in general. I/we assume all risks and hazards incidental to such participation. Risks of participation in street hockey include but are not limited to: abrasions, contusions, lacerations, sprains, strains, fractures, head trauma, heat stroke, myocardial infarction, and sudden death. In consideration of the opportunity for my child to participate in the activity, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, I knowingly and voluntarily on behalf of myself and my minor child do hereby agree to forever waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and agree to hold harmless the St. Joan of Arc School and Parish, Archbishop William Lori, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Baltimore, a Corporation Sole, their affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, organizers, sponsors, supervisors, volunteers, and participants for any claim arising out of participation in, or travel to and from, street hockey. I understand that my child’s participation in street hockey may require a minimum level of fitness for safe participation, and that St. Joan of Arc does not screen, medically or otherwise, individuals that participate in such activities. I acknowledge that it is my sole responsibility to make certain that my child is physically fit and healthy enough to participate in street hockey. I HAVE READ THE ABOVE RELEASE AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND THAT I GIVE UP SUBSTANTIAL REIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY. ______________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature & Date ______________________________________ Participant Name & Date of Birth
ST. JOAN OF ARC VOICES The St. Joan of Arc Voices is a chorus of students (grades 3-8) who sing for the school liturgies, school concerts and other special events. Rehearsal takes place in the Art/Music Room in the Church Hall on Tuesdays at 3:30 to 4:15, beginning September 18, 2018. We will be learning songs for the Mass as well as secular songs of all genres. All students are expected to observe the St. Joan of Arc Student Behavior Code during all rehearsals. A chorus is a “team sport” in that everyone works together for the same goal. Students should be picked up at 4:15 at the church door facing Plater Street. Any students attending Extended Care will remain in the Church Hall after rehearsal ends at 4:15. If you would like your child to be part of the St. Joan of Arc Voices, please sign the permission slip below and have your child turn it in to their homeroom teacher by Tuesday, September 18. We’ll make a JOYFUL NOISE!! Mrs. Donna Dandino
My child,___________________________________ , has my permission to participate in the St. Joan of Arc Voices on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:15 in the Art/Music Room in the Church Hall. (Please check the line that applies to your child) ______ My child will be picked up by ______________________________________ at 4:15 at the church door after rehearsal. ______ My child attends extended daycare and will remain in the Church Hall after rehearsal.
__________________________________________ Parent or Guardian Signature
____________________ Date
September 24, 2018 My eighth grader, ________________________________________________, has my permission to work with Mrs. Reuling on preparation for the High School Placement Test. I understand that the meetings will take place after school until 4:15 p.m. on the following dates:
October 1, 2018
Verbal Skills
October 15, 2018
Quantitative Skills
October 29, 2018
Reading Skills
November 5, 2018 Mathematical Skills November 12, 2018 Language Skills
The cost of the Kaplan test manual is $18. Please make checks payable to Sheila Reuling. They will be ordered from Amazon.
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_____________________
Parent Signature
Date
St. Joan of Arc Flag Football St. Joan of Arc School will offer a Flag Football club to our students this fall. There will be two divisions for students to participate in. The Senior Division is for middle school students. We will offer a junior division where students in 3rd through 5th grade are eligible to join. We will run the program from October 1st through November. We will hold the club on Monday afternoons to begin. We will conduct the club at the park in Aberdeen. Students will walk to the park with the coaches after school. Parents will pick their students up at the park. Because we have 2 divisions there will be two time periods for the club. Period 1 will begin right after school and last until 4:45. Period 2 will begin at 5:00 and go to 6:00 P.M. We will alternate the schedules between the two divisions. Students scheduled in Period 1 will be picked up at the park. Participants scheduled for Period 2 will need to be dropped off at the park and picked up at the park on time. The sessions are limited contact sessions. This means that there are rules in place to limit the amount rough physical contact between the participants. Those rules include no tackling, no blocking, no hurdling and no spin rules. While these rules will help to limit the chance for injury we cannot guarantee no injuries will occur. St. Joan of Arc is not responsible for any injuries that occur among any of the student participants. The sessions will begin with a clinic atmosphere and evolve into scrimmages between the participants. Students may wear their gym uniforms at the sessions or they may purchase a set of St. Joan of Arc Flag Football t-shirt and sweats if you wish. Cost of the t-shirts and sweats will be available prior to orders taken. We may offer a couple of opposing school scrimmages at the end of the program if possible. We may also have a parent student game to conclude the program.
St. Joan of Arc Flag Football Schedule: October 1st Period 1: Middle School Period 2: Third-Fifth Grade October 15th Period 1: Middle School Period 2: Third-Fifth Grade October 29th Period 1: Third-Fifth Grade Period 2: Middle School November 5th Period 1 Middle School Period 2 Third – Fifth November 12th Period 1: Third-Fifth Grade Period 2: Middle School November 19th Period 1 Middle School Period 2 Third – Fifth November 26th Parent -Student Game?
St Joan of Arc Flag Football Permission Slip Students wishing to participate in the St. Joan of Arc Flag Football Club must be willing to take direction from the coaches and follow all of the rules to the letter throughout the program. Students who fail to take direction or abide by the rules will not be allowed to continue their participation in the program. Students wishing to take part in the club must remain in good academic standing in all of their classes at St. Joan of Arc School. Students who fail to remain in good academic standing in accordance with their teachers and parents will forfeit their opportunity to participate in the club. Rules will be in place in attempt to try and limit the amount of rough contact among the participants. St. Joan of Arc School cannot be held responsible for injuries that may occur. If you agree to the statement above and would like your child to participate in the program and have the transportation necessary to bring your child to and from the sessions please sign the slip below and return it to school. If you have any questions about the club please let me know. Sincerely, Mr. Brothers I would like my child ___________________________ to participate in the program. Signed Mr. Mrs. ______________________________________________ Practice Time Contact Phone Number: ____________________________
Attention! Attention! Attention! Bowling Cub When: Every Tues. from October 16, 2018 through Nov. 27, 2018 Time: 3:20-4:30 Where: Harford Lanes, Aberdeen Cost: *$3.00 per game: grades K-2 bowl 1 game Cost: *$6.00 for 2 games grades 3-8 *Please note the price increase. Parents must provide transportation to and from the bowling alley or give their child permission to walk. There is no adult supervision for those children who walk. All children must be picked up at the bowling alley no later than 4:30. There will be no outside food or drink permitted in the bowling alley. More choices of food and beverages will be available for purchase if you wish. Please fill out 1 permission slip for each child in your family. Return slips no later than Friday October 12th. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------My child__________________________________Gr. _______has my permission to participate in SJA Bowling Club. My child will be a: _______ Car rider _______ Walker grades 6-8 _______ Walker with extended care _______ other________________________________________ Parent signature_________________________________________
