School Newsletter

 

September 2, 2026

 

Important Dates & Events

9/3 - JH Curriculum Night - 6:30pm to 8:00pm


9/7 - Labor Day - No School - School and Parish Offices are closed.


9/8 - Faith Matters Committee Meeting 7pm - more info below


9/10 - PSO Meeting - 7:30am in the PAR


9/10 - Elementary Curriculum Night - Preschool to 5th grade - 6:30pm to 8:00pm


9/14 - Picture Day


9/16 - Sunset Slush - details below


9/16 - BUNCO NIGHT - more info coming shortly


9/18 - Mass of the Holy Spirit - 9:30am at the Cathedral of St. Raymond


9/25 - SJA Charger Open - please visit https://26chargeropen.givesmart.com/


***Please note this is not inclusive of all events and activities at our school. Always refer to FACTS for a complete school calendar. ***


First Meeting of the 2026-2027 School Year is Thursday, September 10 at 7:30am in the PAR. 
All Families are members of the PSO. Hope you can come to this or a future meeting and learn more about how you can be a part of school activities.

2026 SJA Charger Open

The SJA Charger Open brings together alumni, parents, parishioners, neighbors, and friends for a day of golf with a purpose. Help us continue our tradition of excellence while investing in our vision for the future of Catholic education.


Very limited golf spots remain. If you are not part of foursome already, please contact Mrs. Petty at petty@sjalisle.org


Sponsorship opportunities still remain. Visit the website for more details!


https://26chargeropen.givesmart.com/


Want to support the 2026 SJA Charger Open Golf Outing but can’t make it to the course?


Here’s a special way to show your SJA spirit—and celebrate your Charger!


Purchase a personalized Thank You Sign for just $250! Your sign will feature your child(ren)’s photo and will be displayed at the golf outing as we thank our golfers and sponsors for supporting St. Joan of Arc.

And the best part? The sign is yours to keep! 


It’s a meaningful way to support the Charger Open, celebrate your child, and bring a little SJA pride home with you.


Reserve your personalized sign today! Click here:  26SJAChargerOpen | Powered By GiveSmart

What's Happening at SJA

Go Chargers


Our Chargers teams need YOU in the stands! Come cheer loud, show your SJA pride, and support our volleyball teams at a home game. Let’s make some noise for our Chargers!


2026 Home Volleyball Game Schedule

S.A.L.T. Is a new opportunity for a select number of students to be involved in athletics event leadership activities such as: creating events to support school spirit; fund raising programs; improving game experiences; choosing music for games; use of technology and improve communication to all of the SJA community, and other activities.

New Drama Club format this fall! 


3rd & 4th graders will meet Tuesdays from 2:15-3:15pm. 


5th graders will meet Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15pm. 


All students in Drama Club will participate in the Christmas Concert production on December 17th. We will hold entire group rehearsals on December 1st, 8th, and 15th from 2:15-3:15pm to prepare as an ensemble for the performance. 

(New script and storyline this year - It's going to be a holly jolly good time! :)  


*Please note* Drama Club will ONLY be offered this fall. The Spring Musical is a separate activity run by Stacey Dee.

Pop sales are back! Jr High students may purchase pop on hot lunch days for $1.00

We are in need of parent volunteers to help distribute hot lunch. This student beloved program cannot exist without your help! We have several dates without any volunteers. Please consider helping out. Click on the hot lunch volunteer link below to sign up. THANK YOU!!


Registration for the 2026-2027 basketball season is open. 


Boys and girls currently in grades 5-8 are eligible to participate. Registration fee is $105.


Practices begin the first week in November with games running through early March. Students generally have two, 1-hour practices during the week held at SJA in addition to games on the weekend.


Evaluations for the sake of splitting teams will take place the last week in October. This will only be necessary for teams that have 12 or more registered players. The schedule will be determined once registration closes on WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 9th at 3:00pm.


Click on the flyer to register


**Please note that all students who wish to participate in basketball will need to have a sports physical prior to the season and provide paperwork from your doctor. Physicals for those entering 6th grade qualify.


Please contact Mike Lawrence (athleticdirector@sjalisle.org) or Jeremy Jackson (basketballcoordinator@sjalisle.org)with questions regarding registration or are interested in coaching.

***Reminder: ALL school volunteers, in every capacity, must be Virtus compliant. Please email Mrs Clinnin at clinnin@sjalisle.org with any questions.***

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