Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School's Updated "New" Newsletter

Reflection

"Love is the measure of FAITH."

- Pope Francis

Prayer Assembly with "Popesicles" September 23, 2015

Weekly Calendar

Monday, September 28, 2015

Iowa Testing Begins!

Iowa Testing starts today for grades 2-8! Be sure that students are well rested and eat a nutritious breakfast.
Flag Football and Volleyball games start this week!
Ribbons for Colors of Compassion week go on sale this week!

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Iowa Testing Today!

Flag Football and Volleyball games start this week!
Choir Rehearsal at 7:30 am

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Because Nice Matters Week!

Flag Football and Volleyball games start this week!
Debate Team @ 3:15 in Room 8-2
Student Council Retreat at LaPurisima
Picture Re-takes today!

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Because Nice Matters Week!

Flag Football and Volleyball games start this week!
First Auction Meeting at 8:05 am in the cafe today!

Friday, October 2, 2015

Little Vineyard and Kindergarten Pet Parade today at 8:15 am in the gym!

News From the Principal

Dear Saint Jeanne's Families,

I hope that you had a nice long weekend last week! It was quite a productive week for us with "Because Nice Matters" Week activities, special prayer assemblies, our "One to One Technology Roll out", filming throughout the week, Family Dinner Night, our faculty in-service, and last but not least, the amazing visit of Pope Francis to the United States and Cuba!

The Technology Roll out went beautifully thanks to several staff members, especially Mr. Groninger, Mrs. Dinverno, and Mrs. Butler! We couldn't have done it with out these key individuals. The visiting team from OnPoint Classroom, as well as the film crew from Northern California, were extremely impressed with our lovely school, our fabulous teachers, and our wonderful students. They were especially struck with how articulate are students are for young people! The students were so excited for the unveiling of our new devices. Mr. Groninger described it like watching your children waiting to unwrap their Christmas gift.

Please be sure to refer to the testing letter as well as the suggested test taking skills to continually support your child through out these next few weeks. (Testing Letter 2015-2016 , Test-taking Strategies)

Next week ,we will once again celebrate "Colors of Compassion Week." Rather than just concentrate on "Breast Cancer" Awareness, we decided to include all "autoimmune" diseases and we are encouraging students to wear their colors of choice in support of friends, loved ones and community members who need our love, hope and prayers. All different colored ribbons are for sale before and after school for .50 cents. These ribbons may be worn all next week and Friday, October 9th will be a "Free Dress - Wear your Color of Choice for a $5.00 donation. Last year we were able to raise $2,100.00 for childhood cancer! There will be more information soon.

As always, thank you for your continued support and encouragement as together, we "Care for our Common Home."

Warm Regards,

Mrs. K Mora Principal

Home and School News

Auction Dates:

Auction Meeting - October 1st at 8:10 am in cafe.

Gift Giving Week October 12-16th

Nun Run-

January 31, 2016 Register by clicking the image below.

Community Partners-

We had a very successful Family Dinner Night at Fat Burger! Thank you for your support!

Programs - Stay tuned for Red Ribbon Week

Room Parents - Room parents will contacting you soon regarding the Grandparents Mass Reception on October 16th.

Christmas Parade-
We are looking for volunteers to help decorate our float for the Temecula Christmas Light Parade on December 4th. Please come to our first meeting on Friday, October 2nd in the cafeteria at 8:10 am.

Carnival- See you next year!

Spirit Store - Look for sales soon -

Field Day- Stay tuned!

Welcome - The Welcome Committee has matched all new families with a returning "buddy" family. These buddy families are available to answer any class specific questions the new families may have. New families are encouraged to reach out to their buddy families.

SCHOOL 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 a multi-cultural society."

SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

Saint Jeanne students are...

Honorable Catholics,

Earth's Citizens,

Active Life-Long Learners,

Responsible Individuals and a

Thoughtful Communicators. We have HEART!

School Menu

Monday :

Pancakes/syrup, sausage, fresh fruit

Tuesday :

Chicken & rice, sugar snap peas/ranch, fresh fruit, dessert

Wednesday :

Super Nachos, cucumber coins/ranch, fresh fruit, juice pops

Thursday:

Grilled Cheese, tater tots, fruit, dessert

Friday:

Hamburgers, sun chips, fresh fruit, brownies

SJDLS Events

GRANDPARENTS DAY!

Join us for a special Mass on Friday, October 16th in the theater at 8:30 am.

Reception and class visit to follow.

"The Dancing Snowman" production for grades Preschool-8th grade will replace the Nutcracker. Rehearsals are Tuesdays & Thursdays. Classes begin October 6th and will be taught by Ms. Sims.