Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School Weekly Newsletter for November 28 - December 9, 2016
2016 -2017 Company of Mary Theme : "Celebrate Joy!"
 
Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic 
High School unveils some of the uniform
choices for next year's Freshmen
This Week's Schedule!
Wednesday, November 30th
  • Choir 2 Practice at 7:30 am
  • Basketball Practice this week!
Thursday, December 1st- 
  •  Dance classes and Band Lessons today!
  • Basketball Practices 
  • Nun Run Spirit Shirt Dress for sign-ups!
  • Winter Uniform starts (no shorts)
Friday, December 2nd- 
  • Spirit Dress Today!  (Appropriate jeans)
  • Temecula Light Parade - Come and support our school!
Monday, December 5th 
  • Regular Schedule
Tuesday, December 6th (Saint Nicholas Day)
  • Choir 1 Practice at 7:30 am
  • Auction Meeting at 8:15
  • Awards Ceremony for grades 4-8 at 2:00 pm - Full Dress Uniform
  • Dance Classes and Basketball practice today!
  • Sports Awards at 6:30 pm (Volleyball and Football)
Wednesday, December 7th 
  • Choir 2 Practice at 7:30 am
  • Basketball Practice
  • Santa visits Little Vineyard
Thursday, December 8th
  • Mass  at 8:30 am -Full Dress Uniform
  • "Little Vineyard Around the World"
  • Dance classes today!
  • Band Lessons today!
Friday, December 9th 
  • Santa Pictures today!
  • Auction Appreciation Night for Family Donations - Kids fun night and Parents Night out.  5:30 -8:00 pm
News From the Principal

 





Dear Saint Jeanne's Families,

     I hope you had a beautiful Thanksgiving holiday and had the opportunity to celebrate and share your many blessings with loved ones. Reflecting upon the gratitude that comes to mind during the season, we are so thankful for our Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School community.  We are so blessed!
     This past month has been a whirl-wind indeed!...and the time is passing so quickly. November was filled with many activities including our All Saints Day Mass and "little saint procession", Staff Safety training, the SJDL High School informational meetings and Parish visits, the Fall Play "Arabian Nights", Veterans Day Prayer Service, Basketball Tryouts, Feast of Child Mary Celebration and our Thanksgiving vacation!
     Those of you who were present at our Child Mary Celebration would most likely agree that we have an abundance of God's greatest gifts right here in this very place.  The eighth grade students led the entire student body in the procession with the Child Mary Statue, flags from the 27 countries with Company of Mary Schools, baskets of flowers, and candles carried by our little ones.  After the procession and call to worship, we celebrated our Mass which was led by Father Tom. Sister Ernestine explained the history and importance of this traditional custom in our schools world-wide. The celebration was heartfelt in every sense of the word. The students participated with great reverence, and a beautiful faith-filled spirit. At the conclusion of the liturgy, we celebrated the Sisters 90th year anniversary in the United States as we invited the Sisters forward to be acknowledged for this amazing accomplishment especially as we build the first Company of Mary High School in the United States!  All of the students wrote beautiful cards and letters in thanksgiving for the Sisters. Honestly parents, this is what sets us apart from any other school in the area.  What a gift!
     Yesterday, we had an amazing opportunity to gather in prayer for our Advent Confessions for the first time.  Mr. Nguyen, our Campus Minister, offered a beautiful introduction to the season of Advent, and the meaning of confessions as preparation for Christmas.  As you know, Advent is a period of preparation, extending over four Sundays, before Christmas . The word Advent comes from the Latin advenio, "to come to," and thus refers to the coming of Christ. The 4 week season focuses on hope, love, joy, and peace.  We ask that parents partner with their children in this time of preparation by reflection, prayer, and in acts of kindness. 
    Report Cards for grades PS - 8th grades should be sent home today. Students in grades PS - kindergarten should receive a paper copy, while students in grades one through eight will be emailed home via Renweb.  
       In closing, we thank you parents for your joy-filled partnership in the formation of your children.
In the Company of Mary Our Lady,

Mrs. K Mora     Principal
Home and School News
Come and See our float in the 
Temecula Light Parade this Friday!
Last year Saint Jeanne's took first place!
Auction Appreciation Party for the students will be on Friday, December 9th from 5:30 -8:00 pm!
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Student Council sponsors 
Santa pictures December 9th!
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Sign up for the Nun Run and receive Spirit Top dress December 1st!
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Mission Statement:
Inspired by the charism and mission of the Sisters of the Company of Mary our Lady, Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac School is committed to building a Christ Centered community rooted in the Roman Catholic faith. Our vision is to guide and challenge our students through excellence of teaching to develop a sense of ownership for their own life-long learning. Thus students can achieve their maximum potential to become faith-filled, literate, integrated, and contributing members of multi-cultural and global society.
Schoolwide Learning Expectations:

Saint Jeanne's Students are:
Honorable Catholics
Earth's Citizens
Active Life-long Learners
Responsible Individuals
Thoughtful Communicators
We have HEART!
We strive to Maintain the Flame, Extend our Hands, and Fulfill our Name!


           
 
 


This Week's School Menu!

November 30 - December 9th

Wednesday Pancakes, sausages, fresh fruit

Thursday- Hot dogs, Tater Tots, Carrot Sticks, Fresh Fruit

Friday- Chicken Nuggets, Chips, Veggie, Fresh Fruit

Monday - Pizza, Veggie, Fresh Fruit, Cookie

Tuesday - Spaghetti, Roll, Veggie, Fresh fruit

Wednesday- Hamburgers, Fries, Cucumber coins, Fresh Fruit

Thursday- Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Chips, Veggie, Fresh Fruit

Friday- Pancakes, sausage, Fresh Fruit

Saint Jeanne's Catholic High School!
Registration for High School begins November 28th!
 

Distinctive Characteristics of Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic
High School

SupportivCatholiChristiaenvironment fostering spirituaand academigrowth  for

each student.

 

Rigorouacademiprogram-STREAM  - Science,TechnologyReligion, Engineering, Arts

Math- featuring ProjecLeathe Way Pathways.

 

Leadership Development- all students will have multipland diversopportunitieto leaand serve.


 

Coursework to complement a holistic, interdisciplinary education including AP courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE),  and Sustained­ Inquiry Learning.


 

Duaand Concurrent Enrollment;Articulation opportunitiewitlocacolleges.

 

1:1 technology witcutting edge curricular programs.


 

Specializedindividuaattention to ensure growth and future success.

 

Study excursionto bring classroom instruction to real­-life application.


 

Uniquopportunitieand mentorshipto explore a variety of career pathways.


 

Long and short term academic,cultural,and mission immersion programs through the worldwidnetwork of the Sisters of the Company of Mary (Study trips abroad).

 

FinArts:  exposure and participation in the fine arts through classes and specialized studytrips Elective programs and extra­-curricular activities: athletics, art,music,theater,culinary arts, clubs...and more.

     Recent Saint Jeanne's Events!

Fall play "Arabian Nights"
Feast of the Child Mary Celebration
 
SJDLS Campus Ministry
The Middle School Canned Food Drive was a HUGE Success.  Listed below are the results:  
6th Grade:  667 cans
7th Grade:  286 cans
8th Grade:  218 cans
Total Middle School:  1170 Cans
Other Classes:             262 Cans
Total School Collection:  1432 Cans
Total of 1,330 lbs
 
The last load of cans were delivered  to the St. Martha's community Food pantry.  They are very appreciative and thankful for all the food that has been collected on their behalf.  
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Our next service project will be our 
Christmas Adopt a Family Program!
See each grade's Christmas trees
 for needed items.
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Alumni News
   Thank you to our Alumni students who have recently visited Saint Jeanne's to do service hours!  We love to see you!

Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac has officially opened
 the High School Capital Campaign!
Spread the word....!  See the donate button on the SJDLS website for the High School.