• January 28: Open House (10:30 am - 1 pm)
• January 28: Re-enrollment begins!
• January 28 - February 3rd: Catholic Schools Week
• January 30th: All School Mass at 10:45 am
• February 2nd: Lunch on the Lawn at 11 am
• February 2nd: 12:30 pm dismissal
• February 2nd: Science Fair in Colman Hall

Dear Saints Simon & Jude Catholic School community, 

I am delighted to share the latest updates and exciting events happening at Saints Simon & Jude Catholic School as we gear up to celebrate Catholic Schools Week! This annual tradition allows us to reflect on the unique mission and values that make our school community special.

This year, our theme for Catholic Schools Week is Revival. It's a reminder of the incredible journey we've undertaken together and the profound impact our Catholic education has on the lives of our students.

Schedule of Events:

Sunday - Open House!

• As part of the celebration, we invite parents and community members to join us for an Open House on January 28th, from 10:30 am to 1 pm. It's an excellent opportunity to tour the school, meet teachers, and learn more about the enriching educational experience we offer–help us spread the word! All students who wear their uniform to Open House will receive a relaxed dress pass for Monday, January 29th. If a student is reading at the 9:30 am Mass, please wear your Mass uniform including a tie. 
• Enrollment also begins this day! All families who re-enroll before Friday, February 2nd at 5 pm will be entered in a drawing for one free registration (a $500 value). 

Monday - Our Community

• Students and faculty will celebrate our parish community and the greater community by writing letters, learning about vocations, and saying, “Thank you!” to our priests!

Tuesday - Our Students

• Our faculty will celebrate our students. We will also have an all school Mass at 10:45 am. Please join us!

Wednesday - Nation

• Our students and faculty will celebrate our nation with patriotic activities and a rosary–with special intentions for all of our states. 

Thursday - Teachers

• We will celebrate our teachers in many ways! Thank you for all of the families who have contributed to the stocking of the lounge!

Friday - Parents

• We will celebrate our parents with a special treat in carline and the morning drop off gate and Lunch on the Lawn. 

Thank you for being an integral part of our Saints Simon & Jude Catholic School family. Let's come together to celebrate Catholic Schools Week and continue fostering a strong, faith-filled community.

Blessings,

Mrs. Grant

UPDATE!

IF it is raining on Friday, we will update on a plan B for Lunch on the Lawn. We will make this call early next week.

REMINDER: If you ordered pizza, an adult will need to pick up the pizza and pay for it. All payments will go directly to Mountain Mike's Pizza. CASH ONLY.

Book fair is coming! Students have been sent home, this week, with information regarding creating digital wallets. Books can also be purchased with cash and card.

Our Book Fair hours:

• Sunday, January 28th - 10:30 am to 1 pm
• Monday - Wednesday - 7:30 am to 7:45 am, recess and lunch, and 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Have questions? Please contact our librarian, Miss Bergstrom!

Come see the middle school Science Fair in action!

• Doors open: 10:15am
• 7th grade presents: 10:15-10:40
• 6th grade presents: 10:40-11:05
• 8th grade presents: 11:05-11:30
• Lunch on the Lawn: 11:30-12:20
• Dismissal at 12:30

Colman Hall will be open during Lunch on the Lawn for your viewing.

LiveSchool is the behavioral tracking app for 3rd through 8th Grade. Students will be able to "purchase" things in the store on specific dates. Please contact Coach Matt (mbutterbrodt@ssjschool.org) for more information.

LiveSchool Store - students who have enough points can redeem them for snacks, candy, and miscellaneous toys/prizes. If you would like to donate to the Liveschool store please reach out mbutterbrodt@ssjschool.org.

Auction Item Highlights  

Showcasing two special items available only at the event:

• Live Auction Item: 8th Grade Graduation Package! No need to arrive extra early to get a great seat for 8th Grade Graduation! WIN THIS LIVE AUCTION package and receive PRIME seating at Graduation, a 2024 Grad Photo package (2- 8x10, 4- 5x7, 4 - 3.5x5, 16 wallets, class photograph, and graduation announcement). This package will also include a balloon arch, backdrop and Rasta Rita Cart for your celebration! Secure this package LIVE at the event on March 16th!

• Silent Auction Item: Kindergarten Promotion Bundle! Capture every moment of the Kindergarten promotion from the FRONT ROW when you WIN THE HIGHEST BID of this package!! Spend more time celebrating their academic advancement, and less time securing your great seat! Bundle will include a balloon arch and backdrop, shaved ice party and bowling package. Look for this item and others at the event on March 16th during Silent Auction bidding.

Blessings,

Amparo Burke and Alissa Cano – 2024 Auction Chairs

Your 2024 Auction Team | auction@SSJ.org

Lights, Camera… Auction! -

March 16, 2024 Harborside Grand Ballroom, Newport Beach

SSJ is excited to be a part of the Annual Kids Run the OC Training Program, hosted by The OC Marathon Foundation.  The training program involves over 150 elementary schools throughout Orange County.  For SSJ students who would like to participate, training practices will be on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15 beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 through Tuesday,  April 30th (excluding Easter break).

The Kids Run the OC Training Program was designed to help pre-adolescent kids become more physically fit, promote an active and healthy lifestyle and combat the onset of childhood obesity, all while having fun!  This is accomplished through various games, which help improve speed, agility, hand/eye coordination, flexibility and a child’s overall fitness.  Students from each participating school will be led through our popular and fun 10-week training program at their school by Coach Karen and Mrs. Castelblanco, who have been trained by the OC Marathon Foundation.  By the end of the 10-week program each student will have accumulated the equivalent of 25.2 miles through various games and activities and hopefully have increased knowledge regarding healthy food choices and good eating habits.  They will finish their “marathon” by participating in the Kids Run the OC Marathon 1-mile Run on May 4, 2024 at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA.  This culminating event is a non-competitive run for kids ages 5-14.

The 10-week training program at SSJ is free to all participants, however, to participate in the 1-mile Run on May 4, 2024, you must register with the OC Marathon and the registration fee is $29.00 (plus $2.45 online sign-up fee) per participant.  Each registered participant will receive the following:

1 entry into the Kids Run the OC 1-mile Run on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Official Kids Run the OC T-shirt.

Official Kids Run the OC Timed Race Result.

Kids Run the OC Finisher’s Medal.

Official Kids Run the OC printed certificate upon completion of their personal marathon.

Flyers and more information will go home with students in grades K-5th this week. A parent info night will be held Thursday, Feb. 8th at 6:30p.m. in room 3B. If you have any further questions or cannot make the info night and would like to sign-up your student(s), please contact Mrs. Castelblanco at kcastelblanco@ssjschool.org or Coach Karen at kfoster@ssjschool.org.

LET’S INSPIRE KIDS TO FITNESS

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