Dear Saints Simon & Jude Community,

This week the students and teachers did a wonderful job of staying focused and on task while the festival was being built on our campus. I know many of you are volunteering for various booths and have provided baked goods and sweets for Cafe SSJ. Thank you for your support and generosity of time. You might be interested to know that the festival is organized by the parish and all proceeds go to the parish. The school simply gets to enjoy this wonderful event! I mention this because one of the students asked me why I had gotten rid of the Sea Dragon Ride. I have absolutely no influence on the choice of rides, food offerings, entertainment, or hours. The festival is a “fun”raiser for everyone in the community. I hope everyone has a chance to spend some time at the festival this weekend and then enjoys Monday off.

We welcomed back our sixth grade campers today after three days of fun and learning experiences. I am sure they have many tales to tell about their adventures and there is no doubt that they are tired. Thank you Mr. Walton and Mrs. Frlekin for watching over our 6th graders.

Tuesday is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Our community knows all about the works of St. Francis and the charism associated with the Franciscans. One of the gifts associated with St. Francis was his affinity with animals and so on his feast day we Bless the Animals. You are invited to bring your pet to pick up on Tuesday and as you leave Fr. Reynold will bless your pet in the car as you leave the parking lot. Please keep your pet in the car as pets are not allowed on campus.

Reminder: next week is Parent Conference Week with everyday a 12:30 dismissal. The teachers appreciate students being picked up promptly as conferences begin immediately after dismissal. Thank you for taking the time to meet with your child’s teacher.

October is a busy month full of events and activities. Please read to the bottom of Dolphin Chatter to keep informed. I would like to draw your attention to one new event. We have added a morning coffee and conversation on Thursday, October 13th - please RSVP so we know how many to plan for - hope to see everyone there!

In His Service,

Mrs. Grant

We are in the first year of a Eucharistic Revival (planned for 3 years) in the Diocese of Orange. Please take a moment to reflect upon the following quote:

Make sure to follow our School Google Calendar!

We would like to invite you all to a “Coffee with the Principal.” This is a time to

learn about our new Discipleship in Action program, share ideas, and chat!

Please submit your questions or concerns in writing by October 11 to Mrs.

Quackenbush, our Parent Engagement Liaison, at dquackenbush@ssj.org in order to be placed on the morning agenda. Location TBD.  Hope to see you there!

Parish Truck or Treat Event

Friday, October 28

For more information, contact rmoreno@ssj.org.

  1st Annual Turkey Trot

  Tuesday, November 22nd

  Look for more information coming soon!

Make sure to check out all the exciting things happening at Saints Simon & Jude Church!

StayCare is our after school program. If you are interested in having your child(ren) attend StayCare you MUST fill out the StayCare Registration Form and return it to Mrs. Birkner at staycare@ssjschool.org BEFORE they attend.  The registration form is available on FACTS under Resource Documents.

If you child is not feeling well, please keep them home. 

To report an absence, please email Nurse Juska by clicking the link below.

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has announced that it is ending the COVID-19 policies that required weekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated and under vaccinated workers in high-risk workplaces and schools. The August 11, 2021 State Public Health Officer Order concerning Vaccine Verification for Workers in Schools will be rescinded effective September 17, 2022. This pertains to parent volunteers at schools as well. So going forward, volunteers will only need to be Live Scanned and complete the Safe Environment Training in order to be cleared to be on campus.

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