Dear SJB Families,

Happy Fall Break! It is that time of year when we begin to construct our Hallowtide display. Did you know Halloween has significant Catholic roots? The name Halloween comes from All Hallows Eve which is the vigil before All Saints Day on November 1. All Hallows Eve, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day–these three days taken together are the “Days of the Dead,” a triduum of feasts also called Allhallowtide, Hallowtide, or Hallowmas.  Different cultures celebrate these feasts in various ways. The Mexican Day of the Day was made famous in Disney’s Encanto.

We are, once again, going to celebrate Hallowtide as a school this year by displaying pictures of saints and our departed loved ones. (See the picture below of last year's display). If you would like to participate - please send in a photo of a family member with your child. Please label the back of the photo so we can make sure to get it back to you. These pictures will be on display from now until Thanksgiving Break. We hope to encourage students to pray for the dead during these very holy days! 

Maggie Javins



Saint John the Baptist's Christ the Teacher Nominations

It is time to recognize one of our amazing teachers again. The diocese recognizes one teacher from each school with the Christ the Teacher Award. Please take the time to nominate one of our amazing staff. They put in so much time to make sure this school is a place of learning and love for our students.

A paper form was sent home with students today. If you prefer to complete the nomination electronically, please use the following link.

Generosity is related to the cardinal virtue of Justice.

Definition: Giving of oneself in a willing and cheerful manner for the good of others.

Generosity in Practice:

• When someone asks something of me, I give it cheerfully.
• I frequently dedicate my money, time, and attention to others.
• I make time for others.
• I offer help before it is asked..

Saintly Example- Saint Giuseppe Moscati

Giuseppe Moscati was an Italian doctor in the early 1900s. He worked hard to get to know his patients personally and bring them back to the sacraments as well as to physical health. Often he would not accept payment from his poor patients, or he would secretly slip their money back to them with their medicine so as not to embarrass them. Dr. Moscati also trained younger doctors to be generous in caring for both the emotional and spiritual needs of their patients.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

“The point is this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work.”

Prayer

Dear Jesus,

All I have is from You and belongs to You. Thank You for blessing me with so much. Please help me notice ways I can be generous today and make my life a gift to others.



Amen.

Looking Ahead - Next Week's Virtue: Gratitude

The first grade went to Hilger's Family Farm on Wednesday. We went on a hayride, explored a corn maze, visited with farm animals, and learned how pumpkins grow. The students even got a pumpkin to take home. Thank you, Arts and Enrichment, for funding this field trip! 

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for October 28-November 1st and get ready to empower your reader with great books!

Start exploring together: SJB Book Fair

Please email Mrs. Klinger if you'd like to help or have any questions.

It's time to start planting our Storybook Pumpkin Patch! This is a voluntary activity, that is completed at home. If your child would like to participate, more information is attached. Email Mrs. Klinger with any questions at jklinger@stjohnsfw.org

*A Tide Pod container could be a cute pumpkin too!

Storybook Pumpkin Patch

Wednesday, October 30th 6-7PM PAC Parking Lot

***Those decorating Trunks Setup is 5-6PM

Candy Contest!

Please help us provide candy for the Trick-or-Treaters! The class that collects the most bags of candy from now until October 28th will win a pizza party for that class. Each family that signs up to decorate a trunk will receive 10 additional entries (each student in the family will receive 10 entries). We need 20 to 25 trunks to put on this event.

Snacks and Coffee for Teachers

Each year HASA organizes parents to bring snacks and coffee for the teachers. It is so very appreciated! If you would be willing to volunteer for a week, please see the signup link below.

You may bring the snacks any day during the week you have signed up. If you are wanting to bring in coffee for the teachers, the coffee maker uses both ground coffee and nespresso pods. We have currently been purchasing ground coffee solely from a Catholic-owned coffee company named Guadalupe Roastery. If you are able, we would love to continue to support them by buying ground coffee directly from them. To help make purchasing easier, link to Guadalupe Roastery's website (Use code StJohn for 12% of Nicaraguan coffee) and a link for where to buy the nespresso pods are linked below. This is just an example of the nespresso pods - any brand of these type will work with the machine.

Thank you! 

Signup Genius

Guadalupe Roastery Website

Nespresso Pods Example

Save the Date!

Salvatori’s Fundraiser 10/22

Trunk or Treat 10/30

Grandparents Day 11/20

Popcorn Day/Dress Down Day 12/6

Popcorn Day/Dress Down Day 1/10

Trivia Night 1/25

Popcorn Day/Dress Down Day 2/7

Father Daughter Dance 2/8

Mother Son Bowling (tentative) 3/2

Popcorn Day/Dress Down Day 3/7

Popcorn Day/Dress Down Day 4/11

Sign up to help serve Popcorn

HASA is bringing back popcorn day the 1st Friday of each month. Popcorn is $1/bag. Popcorn will be delivered to the homeroom by the end of the day. We need volunteers to help pop popcorn to make this possible. The popcorn machine is easy to use and ingredients are pre-measured. 

Popcorn Signup

Pay HASA Fees

If you have not done so already, please pay your HASA family fees.

• $10 for one child
• $20 for two children.
• $30 for three or more children.
• You may pay by credit card on Eventlink.
• You may send cash or check payments to the school office. Please note your last name and your children's names on all monies sent to the school office.

7th/8th Grade CYO Knights to Play in Championship Game

On Saturday 10/5 our 7th & 8th Grade won the CYO Football Championship 22-14 in overtime again a very talented Central Catholic Team. This is the second consecutive year we have been CYO champs! Our young men played an excellent game. They not only secured the win, but conducted themselves with great virtue. I saw many of our students helping opponents off the turf, handing the ref's the ball, and showing great sportsmanship. Congratulations gentlemen - you deserve it!

Ellis Steele (8th Grade) wins Carroll Cross Country Meet!

Ellis Steele won the Carroll middle school XC meet today in 10:30. He was 40 seconds in front of 2nd place. A total of 75 varsity runners from 12 schools competed in the race!  Congratulations Ellis! We are proud of you!

All Details on Athletic Event can be found on Eventlink. Please check there for location details.

Winter Sports Registration

• October 21st
• 7th/8th Grade 6PM - 7PM
• 5th/6th Grade 7PM - 8PM
• If you are just returning volleyball uniforms please drop between 6-7pm otherwise bring your volleyball uniform when you register for basketball. 

Cheerleading for Basketball is open for 5-8th grade students.

*This year cheerleaders have Stunt and Tumble Practice on Mondays at Stealth Athletics 3:30-5:00.

*We have a second weekly practice that occurs from 3:00-4:30 after school every Thursday.

*You can be a Cheerleader and are still able to play Basketball.

If your child is interested, you can send us an email or text/phone call with questions!

Adalee Carsten: adaleecarsten@gmail.com

260-385-2065

Elizabeth Hire: Elizabeth.hire88@gmail.com

260-224-3000

Open Gym

Coaches will host an open gym on Tuesday 10/15 from 3:00-4:30 for interested 7th grade girls basketball players. If your daughter is unable to attend but still interested in playing basketball this year, please reach out to Joel Keirns via text (317-509-1874) or email (Joel.Keirns@gmail.com).

There are some changes to aftercare this year

• Aftercare will take place in the PreSchool Room and Pick up will be in the cul-de-sac at Door #9. There will be a doorbell for you to ring.
• Miss Sydney Strack will be our Aftercare Teacher.
• All families must complete a registration form on Eventlink. This form provides information to the Aftercare teacher and only needs to be completed once.
• Parents will be sent a statement each week. They can pay by check, cash, or credit card. If paying by credit card, please use Eventlink. They payment is due by the following Friday.
• You can change the payment amount on Eventlink to match what your statement says.
• Aftercare costs $11 per student per day.
• Aftercare hours are until 5:30 PM each day.
• There are semester and quarterly options available for a reduced daily fee.

Pearl Arts Scholarships (started by the founders of Sweetwater) offers music lessons and training to all young people, regardless of financial circumstances at the new Pearl Arts Center. Check out their website for more info at https://pearlarts.org/.

As a Family of SJB, you have full access to our virtue program

Disciple of Christ, Education in Virtue is more than a curriculum; it’s a way of life – the means to a happy life and a healthy mind. Our school has purchased an institutional membership, and we invite you to sign up – for free.

There are videos and resources for the entire family – parents, educators, teen and young adult and children as young as 4 years old.

Simply use the following link and then type in the zip code of our school. When you see our school name, click on it and that’s it! You now have access to 100 % of the Openlight Media website.

Virtue Program Family Link

Spirit and Uniform Store Available

Our new uniform store is available.

• The site is broken into different categories: Uniform, Fridays Spirit Wear, etc.
• When order there is an option to add a comment. It is very helpful to add your children's name to the comment so we can deliver uniforms in a timely manner.
• Uniform Store

Do you know someone who would like to receive our weekly newsletter?

Our weekly newsletter is a great way for grandparents, alumni, and friends to stay connected to our school. Have them complete the following information to receive our newsletter updates.

Sign Up Here

Do you know someone that wants to be a Substitute Teacher at SJB?

We are in need of substitute teachers. In order to be a substitute, you must apply with the diocese and hold a valid substitute license from the state.

• Diocesan information located here.
• Valid Substitute Permit application from State found here.
•  Licensed or Retired Teachers - $125 per Day/ $75 Half Day
• High School Diploma and Valid Substitute Permit - $100 per day/ $60 Half Day
• Please email jhohenstein@stjohnsfw.org once you are on the sub list so that she can be sure to call!