Dear SJB Families,

Greetings!

This week’s All School Mass was simply beautiful. Fr. Theodore gave an excellent homily, the choir sang with such reverence, and our altar servers and readers did an outstanding job. One grandmother even commented on how impressed she always is with our student readers. What a blessing that part of our vocation as educators is to bring your children to Mass each week!

We are also especially grateful for the generous support of our parish. This year, funds raised from the Parish Festival will be used toward the replacement of lights in both the church and the school. The project was completed over the summer. The new lights are brighter, more energy efficient, and even include dimmer switches in classrooms—another project that keeps our 100-year-old building both functional and beautiful.

Additionally, Fr. Paolo shared wonderful news this past weekend: any overage from the Annual Bishop’s Appeal will go toward funding a school security officer. Our hope is to have an officer present each morning through Mass, and again at dismissal, adding another important layer of safety for our students.

We encourage you to be as generous as possible to both the Parish Festival and the Annual Bishop’s Appeal. Your contributions directly bless our school community and provide tangible benefits for our students. Thank you for your continued support!

See you at Mass!

Maggie Javins

Many of our St. John’s School families have parents who both work or who stay home with small children and are unable to help with driving their students to special events. We are seeking trustworthy volunteers who are willing to be contacted by teachers to drive students of any grade to these outside learning experiences. If you have some availability during school hours or know a youthful grandparent or someone else who would be a trustworthy driver of our students, please pick up the required volunteer paperwork that is available in the school office. Thank you!

Definition: Listening and assenting to rightful authority without hesitation or resistance.

Obedience In Practice

• I do what is asked of me by those in authority.
• When something is asked of me, I do it as soon as possible.
• When something is asked of me, I carry it out with a cheerful attitude.
• When I do something asked of me, I give it my full effort.

Prayer for Obedience:

Lord Jesus, You loved doing all that the Father asked of You, even

when it meant laying down Your life on the cross. Please help me

grow in the virtue of obedience. Give me a willingness to do what I

have been asked, and to do it joyfully out of love for You. Amen.

10/6 and 10/14 lunch menu

• lunch form must be returned by Monday, September 29th
• students on free and reduced lunch must also fill out and return

You should have received information sent home with your student this week. Please make sure to return the form to school ASAP.

Athletic Schedule

Want to catch the Eagles in Action - please see the following Sports Schedule.

Volunteers Needed

HASA provides so much for our school. Their calendar of events is impressive including Grandparents Day, Trunk or Treat, and many more. In addition to these, they also provide regular snacks for teachers and popcorn for our First Friday Jeans Days. They are looking for parents to volunteer to help with both of these events.

We invite all students, grades 5-8, to join us on scheduled Monday evenings from 6:00-7:30 at Saint Elizabeth for “Kindness Club.” (See flyer for dates.) Meet new friends and help us cultivate kindness with one another through crafts, community, and fun!

We would love to see you! Please sign up for the sessions you’d like to attend below.

Former Eagles a Big Part of BLHS Homecoming Win

We want to congratulate Bishop Luers on the big overtime win last weekend.  We are so proud of our former eagles that contributed to the victory.  There are too many to name - but here are a few:

Brandon Gaither - 2 Touchdowns

Jackson Hill - Holder on game winning field goal. 

Brady Krouse - Game winning field goal in overtime!

BLHS SAC Champs

Congratulations to the following former Eagles that are now SAC Champs for Bishop Luers High School

Tennis: Cole Gerardot, Matthew Keirns, Jackson Keirns, Cole Keirns, Beckham Hike, and Walt Henry

SJB Alumni Shine on Stage!

Several Saint John the Baptist alumnae will be performing in Bishop Luers’ Fall Play Orphan Train, the Musical.

We are proud to cheer on our former Eagles: Norah Pleus, Ruby Capps, Nate Javins, Marie Lepley, Braydon Bentley, Luke Shank, Natalie Stover, Alice Serianni, and Ellie Erb (and we hope we didn’t leave anyone out!).

We wish them the best of luck as they take the stage—break a leg!

Bishop Luers Girls Basketball Clinic

• 6 weeks at Bishop Luers
• Sundays only, beginning on September 7.
• Grades 3-4: 3pm-4:15pm,
• Grades 5-6: 4:30-6
• Grades 7-8: 6-7:30

Learn more and register at athletics.bishopluers.org.

Contact mhathaway@bishopluers.org with any questions.

Bishop Luers Girls Soccer – Feeder School Night! – Thursday, October 2 at 5pm at the FW Sport Club. 3102 Ardmore Ave. Girls soccer players can wear a school soccer jersey or a feeder school shirt to get in free!

Bishop Luers Bourbon & Bags Bingo – Saturday, October 11. Here’s your chance to win either a designer bag, a bottle of bourbon, or both! Doors open at 5:30pm, bingo begins at 6:30pm in the gymnasium. Learn more and purchase tickets at www.bishopluers.org.

Bishop Luers - Ignite the Spirit Capital Campaign – Bishop Luers has unveiled a three-part campaign to support our future Knights, including renovating classrooms, building an auxiliary gym, and establishing a permanent endowment. Learn more and give today at www.bishopluers.org.

Monday - Thursday Uniform

• Light Blue or White polo style shirt (any brand is okay!)
• Navy Blue or Black docker style shorts or pants. (Shorts may be worn from 8/7 to 10/31 and then again from 4/1 to 5/22)
• Saint John's Logo Sweatshirt
• Plain Navy Blue Sweater
• Girls may wear uniform jumpers or skirt. (Landsend, French Toast, or Schoolbelles code 2278)

Friday

• Any Saint John's or Bishop Luers top with uniform bottoms.

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Sign Up for Eventlink

We use Eventlink as another layer of parent notification. An electronic version of our school calendar is also on Eventlink. We ask all parents to sign up for notification. We will have someone available to help with Eventlink signup at verification day.

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

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!

• 9/26 - 5th Grade to STARBASE
• 10/7 - 5th Grade to STARBASE
• 10/8 - 3rd - 5th Grade Assembly for Missionary Childhood Association
• 10/9 - Parent Teacher Conferences
• 10/10 - 1 PM dismissal
• 10/10 - Parent Teacher Conferences
• 10/13 - No School (Fall Break)
• 10/17 - 5th Grade to STARBASE
• 10/21 - Grandparents Day
• 10/22 - Picture Retakes
• 10/24 - 5th Grade to STARBASE