9/8 Family Mass 10:45 am in the Mercy Center

09/11 School Mass 8:15am in the Mercy Center

9/13 - AR Kick-Off Day (Dress up as your favorite book character)

9/13 - "Welcome Back" event sponsored by SJA Dads Club, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, in the Palm Court and Sports Arena

9/19 - SJA Moms Club "Bingo and Bubbles" event, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, in the Palm Court (Moms only)

Dear parents and Concert Choir members,

Our first Family Mass is scheduled for September 8th at the 10:45 mass. Please arrive at the Mercy Center at 10:20 am so we can rehearse with the accompanist prior to the start of mass. Please dress appropriately (no jeans or short dresses). 

Also, please remember that any time you sing at Family or Buddy Masses, it will be counted as service hours.

Kind regards,

Dr. Brown

Click on button below for

for this month's Lunch Menu

1.  PLEASE make sure to OPEN your Daidone Dining LUNCH ACCOUNT and FUND the account. Some families are already accumulating high balances.  

2. Speak to your child about if you wish him/ her to order SNACKS and how many. If you wish to put a limit in writing, please speak to the cafeteria staff.

3. We need families to PRE-ORDER ONLINE in order to maintain the quality of the food and keep the price down.  

**Daidone Dining does not want to stock walk ins and freezers for potential loss. This means that the Tuesday menu (or the first day back), there will be a limited menu. The menu will be Pasta with Marinara Sauce and a dinner roll. Anything else available will depend on if we have lost power in the kitchen. 

AUCTION

SAVE THE DATE 

    Our annual Auction “Diamond Anniversary Gala” will take place on Friday, December 6 ^th at the Polo Club in Boca Raton. We are asking all families to acquire or donate a gift certificate from a business that you may frequent or perhaps own a business. Some examples of certificates are: restaurants, hair salons, spas, movies, hotels, fitness centers and other unique experiences. We will be setting up a Sign Up Genius with ideas for these donations.  Mark your calendars for October 16 ^th . We are having a shopping day at BLISS DESIGNS in Boca Raton near Mizner Park. Some of the proceeds from your purchases will go back to St. Joan of Arc and you may also see some great ideas for Auction gift donations.

 Deadline for all donations is November 1, 2019. You will find the Donation Agreement Form by clicking on the button below.

 Thank you again and more information

will be following!

Click on the button below to access the Donation Agreement Form.

Click on the button below to view the Middle School Testing Schedule

IMPORTANT DATES

FOR THE 2019-2020

SCHOOL YEAR

Thanksgiving Break

11/25/2019 - 11/29/2019

Christmas Break

12/23/2019 - 1/3/2020

Spring Break

3/23/2020 - 3/27/2020

Easter Break

4/9/2020- 4/10/2020

Last Day of School

5/29/2020

SJA SuperWriters

A place to celebrate and enjoy the great writing of our talented middle school students, from creative writing to academic essays. Please be sure to recognize

your SJA SuperWriter on their

awesome work.

Click on button below to access website

The Essential 55 - Rules 7 & 8

Rule 7:  When you cough or sneeze or burp, it is appropriate to turn your head away from others and cough into the bend of your arm. You may use your hand if it is covered with a tissue. Using a fist is not acceptable. Afterward, you should say, "Excuse me."

-If you often sneeze or cough, you should wash your hands as much as possible.

-We say, "God bless you," when someone sneezes and in Germany you say, "Gesundheit." That means, "Good health to you."

Rule 8:  Do not smack your lips, tsk, roll your eyes, or show disrespect with gestures.

Sometimes you don't have to say a single word in order to get yourself in a lot of trouble.  

Being gracious about being disciplined means there should not be further consequences.  

Students should know exactly what is expected of them in terms of their gestures and attitude, and ensuring they are aware of the consequences for those behaviors, is the best way to avoid those actions.

We would like to thank all our parents for supporting our Coupon Book Sale. The Special Projects Office delivered all the Coupon Books on Parent Night with the exception of some new families that are being processed at the present time. All families who made donations in lieu of books will receive a donation tax letter with your child/children’s Dress Down Passes within the week. These letters will be mailed on Friday, August 23. 

If any families are interested in ordering additional books for Palm Beach or Broward Counties, please contact our office and fill out the order form with your payment. If your families live out of these counties or in another state, please refer to the website: http://www.supportourgroups.com/GN/238563/referral and please use your child’s name in order that we may track and give credit to your family.

Remember, we are offering incentives to anyone selling extra books. If you sell 16 books, your child will receive a No Homework Pass. If you sell 24 or more books, your child will have a chance to play the money game. The highest overall seller will get to be PE Coach for a Day and win Movie Tickets for the whole family.  Thank you again for supporting this successful fundraiser that helps the school. Any questions, please contact Special Projects at 561-952-2848 or 2846. 

Please remember to download the Save Around app and register your coupon book to receive additional savings.

Click button below for Coupon Book Form

SJA Middle School iPad Insurance

St. Joan has chosen Worth Ave. Group as the insurance provider for Middle School iPads.

To opt into the Voluntary Group Program, please complete the form below. Note: insurance does not cover the accessories. i.e

case, stand or charger.

Please click on link below to register your child's equipment.

Time to Pick Your Instrument and join the Band and String Programs

Click on green button below for Registration Form or register online at

www.pemusic.com/join

As we celebrate our 60 ^th  Parish Anniversary –which is a diamond anniversary, and tying in perfectly with our St. Joan of Arc S.H.I.N.E. theme:

“Our souls should be like a transparent crystal through which God can be perceived…” 

- St. Teresa of Calcutta

"Like a diamond, you too are God’s treasure formed from the foundations of the earth.  Changing us from carbon to a diamond is God’s plan for us.   You are his workmanship, brilliantly fashioned and formed.  God has a special plan for you and purpose for you right here.  We all know diamonds are formed under intense pressure.  Every problem, conflict, trial, hardship and opposing force is shaping and polishing your brilliance.   Let’s shine and let God shine through us this school year!"   

SPORTS INFORMATION

Dear 5th through 8th Grade

SJA Parents 

 

$25 SPORTS FEES WILL BE DEDUCTED VIA FACTS FOR ATHLETES WHO MAKE THE TEAM 

 

If you have any questions, please contact Coach Shapiro regarding Flag Football and Cheerleading, at  [email protected] , and Coach Sullivan regarding Volleyball at  [email protected] .

Thank you for encouraging your child and for all that you do to support our sports program.  

PE and Club Wish List

 

Please donate toward our new quality soccer goals ($450). Your tax-deductible contribution will count toward your 10 required St. Joan of Arc School volunteer hours. Thank you.

Come support the Girls SJA Volleyball Team on Monday, September 9th and Thursday, September 12th, at 3:45 pm, in the Sports Arena.

Daidone Dining Lunch Service

Thank you for welcoming our new Food Services Staff and for being so enthusiastic as we aim to provide "cleaner" food with non GMO ingredients.

Chef David enjoyed meeting your children this week! Our students received tons of compliments for being so well-mannered with the cafeteria staff.

Reminders for our new Food Services Company - Daidone Dining:

1. Instructions to create an account.  Click on the button below.

If you have any questions regarding your account, please email Daidone Dining directly at   [email protected]  

2. Cost: $4.50 for Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 and $5.25 for Kindergarten through 8th grade *Please note you can get extra snacks at lunch and during Extended Care.   So you can avoid surprises,   discuss with your child how much money they are allowed to spend on snacks and what types of items you will allow them buy.

3. We encourage your family to go through the menu prior to each month or week in order to facilitate the process. With your cooperation, we will waste less food, keep the price cost per meal lower, and make the lunch line flow more quickly. You have the opportunity to choose your child’s meal all the way up  until just before 9 am of the day  you would like hot lunch served. If you don't choose a menu beforehand, the student who wants lunch will automatically be served the main entree of the day in lieu of getting to choose one of the meal options. 

Art Donations for 3-D Chandeliers

The SJA Art Classes are in need of donations for the following items to make chandeliers to hang in the art room. The wall space is limited for decorating, though the ceiling is spacious and would be a ideal place to showcase the unique

3-D work of the children.

1. 6-8 packs of brightly colored Sharpies

2 . Two packages of Transparency Film (sheets) for Copiers

These can be placed in my mailbox labeled "Chandelier Project"

Thank you - Mrs. Navarro (Art Teacher)

STUDENT DISMISSAL POLICY

Early dismissal for students can be very disruptive to the class.

Early Dismissals are requested to be scheduled at the beginning of the last period.

No student will be dismissed between

2:00 pm and 2:45 pm.

IF FOR ANY REASON YOU NEED TO PICK-UP YOUR CHILD EARLY, PLEASE PLAN AHEAD AND BE HERE BEFORE 1:55 PM.

Please refer to the Parent/Student

Handbook.

Thank you.

Security Wish List

We are currently looking to purchase more cameras and a DVR for School Security.

 Please email Mrs. Wendy Horton at [email protected]

if you wish to make a tax deductible donation for this cause.

Security Notes

FOR SECURITY REASONS THE GATE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE SCHOOL WILL REMAIN CLOSED AND

NO ENTRANCE WILL BE ALLOWED

FROM

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

PLEASE USE MAIN ENTRANCE BY THE SPORTS ARENA

Please DO NOT allow individuals to tailgate when you enter the campus.

All guests need to be individually identified prior to having access to our school.

This is one of the most important safety measures you can take to

heighten our security.



RAPTOR SECURITY SYSTEM

The Diocese of Palm Beach, has implemented this security system to all the schools in our Diocese, for visitors, volunteers and contractors/vendors

to utilize.

Parent volunteer should wear BOTH their:

1) St. Joan ID badge lanyard and

2) the Raptor system lanyard.

Parent volunteers, visitors and contractors/vendors need to sign-in via Raptor system, located in the main office.

Parents who are volunteering will need their driver’s license.

Parent volunteers must wear the additional lanyard that says “volunteer” attached to the clear sleeve that has his/her Raptor sticker in it when volunteering at the school.

   Thank you.

If you have not ordered your badge, please follow these simple instructions

to get your badge.

Are you receiving text messages from

Saint Joan of Arc School?

If you are not receiving SJA text messages, text START to 22383 in order to add you to our SJA text blasts.

Protocol for

Conference Request

Please do not engage in a conference impromptu meeting with your child's teacher during dismissal. It's of utmost importance for the teacher to have her full attention on all the children for safety purposes.

I f you have a concern, please contact the teacher and then if further discussion is needed, contact the main office to request to speak with the assistant principal. 

If the issue is still not resolved, request

a meeting with the principal via

the main office. Thank you!



As stated in the 2019-20 Parent/Student Handbook, every parent is required to volunteer a minimum of

10 service hours, per family, for the school year. Failure to do so will result in a $100.00 charge to your account for each hour not completed.

Thank you for your much valued help.