Thursday Newsletter 9/14/2017
St. John Nepomuk Catholic School
Mission Statement
News From the Principal
We are very excited to gather as one school and church family this Sunday for our Parish & School Picnic. Activities begin at 4:00 pm, and food service will start at 5:00. Thank you to those who have signed up to volunteer. If you are interested, we still need volunteers. Information and the sign-up link are below.
We hope that you will be able to join us!
In Christ,
Natalie Johnson
Principal
School & Parish Picnic Volunteers Needed!!
We are combining efforts to host one School & Parish Picnic on September 17. There are several ministry groups within our parish that will be hosting events and organizing areas of the picnic. SJN School families are responsible for prepping, stocking and cleaning up food.
I have created a volunteer sign-up below where you can indicate where and how long you'd like to volunteer. You may sign up for multiple shifts if you would like. This is an excellent way to earn Care & Share hours and meet other families. Thank you for volunteering your time and talent to make this year's picnic a success!
Beatification Mass for Fr. Stanley Rother
Join Archbishop Coakley and Cardinal Amato on Sept. 23 for this historic event. The Beatification Mass Fr. Stanley Rother is at 10 a.m. at the Cox Convention Center. It is the first beatification for a martyr in the United States and the first beatification of a U.S.-born priest. It is free, open to the public and no tickets are required. There will be plenty of seats. Don’t miss it! For more information, go online to stanleyrother.org.
Come See our Middle School Students & Help Pets & People!
Czech Fest Information
It is that time of year where our school will celebrate the Czech Fest by participating in the Czech Parade!
Our kindergarten class will ride on the float. This has been a tradition for the kindergarten class for many years and one that they will remember for quite some time.
The date this year is Saturday, October 7, 2017. We will also be represented by our student council, spirit squad & any other families or volunteers who would like to walk with us during the parade. All students who participate will need a signed permission slip. We will gather in the gym on the morning of the parade.
ALL STUDENTS WANTING TO RIDE/WALK WITH THE SCHOOL MUST TURN IN A SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP. PARENTS MUST MEET THEIR CHILDREN AT THE END OF THE PARADE ROUTE, WHICH IS 4TH AND MAPLE (NEAR THE RAILROAD TRACKS) PROMPTLY AFTER THEY HAVE WALKED IN THE PARADE.
The permission slip was sent home with students TODAY. It is also available HERE.
If you have any questions please call the school office.
Join the SJN Spirit Squad for the Czech Parade!
Who can join?
Any girl in 1st – 8th grade. If interested, please contact Steffani Hobbs at mnshobbsokc@cox.net.
Sign Up
Email Steffani Hobbs at mnshobbsokc@cox.net with your daughter's full name and grade by September 26th if you are interested.
Attend at least 1-2 practices in addition to the Mandatory practice.
More information and a permission slip will be sent home next week and must be promptly returned by September 26th.
What are we doing?
We will be working with girls (1st – 8th grade) to learn and then perform various cheers as they walk in the parade.
When / Where we will practice?
After school on the following dates in the PAC Gym
Sep. 19th-- 5:30-6:30
Sep. 26th-- 5:30-6:30
Oct. 3rd-- 5:30-6:30
The Day of the Parade
Arrive in the school gym dressed and ready at 8:30 am.
We will check in the girls, hand out Poms and walk down to our spot at 9:15 am. The parade begins at 10 am.
The Spirit Girls will walk/cheer behind the Student Council in the parade. Behind the girls, will be the truck with Stanley and the Kindergarten Float. All of our walkers will be behind the float (This includes parents of the Spirit Girls). Our coordinator will walk with the girls and supervise and help lead the cheers. Depending on the number of girls that sign up, we may ask for additional helpers.
Cost
$20 Includes; SJN Cheer Bow, Pom Poms and Breakfast the day of the Parade for participants.
Send in payment made out to SJN School with your permission slip to the school office
Cheer Uniform
Navy Skirt or Skort with short or long sleeve Grey SJN PE shirt.
Navy Knee High Socks/leggings or ankle socks
Cheer Bow with high pony tail if hair permits
Carry Poms
NO Makeup
Auction Updates
We are excited to offer an opportunity to shop in support of our
20th Annual 2018 St. John Nepomuk Spring Gala
This shopping event will occur on November 12th from 6:00-9:00 pm in Marian Hall!
As we prepare for this event, we are looking for vendors who sell unique items to join our shopping event.
We have limited vendor space available for $25.
If you are interested please contact Valerie Parker at thesewcialclub@icloud.com
Please watch our newsletter and Facebook for more details
Upcoming Safe Environment Training
If you are planning to volunteer this school year, and you haven't completed the Archdiocesan Safe Environment Protocol, please plan to attend an upcoming training and submit necessary documents as part of your application.
The next training will take place on Monday, September 18 at 7 pm in the meeting room. Please RSVP to dre@sjnok.org if you plan to attend this training.
Before attending the training, please complete the documents below and return to the parish or school office to begin processing your application. Please be sure to fully complete each section of the application. Make certain contact information for references is accurate and complete as we will contact each reference. An incomplete application could result in delayed processing.
Code of Conduct Signature (return last page complete with signature)
If you have questions regarding the application process or training, please contact Mariavis Fitzmorris in our parish office at 354-2743 or at dre@sjnok.org.
Hearing and Vision Screening
Yukon Public Schools, Helping Hands office, comes to our school each year to screen students in grades KND, 1st & 3rd for hearing and vision. This year we have scheduled this on Thursday, September 21st. If your child wears glasses or contacts they need to wear them or bring them this day. A permission slip to NOT have your child’s hearing or vision screened, is available in the office or for download HERE.
Volunteers are needed for Hearing and Vision Screening on Thursday, September 21 from 8:15 am. until approximately 11:30 am. Care and Share Hours will be offered. Remember, a family member can come and volunteer for you and those hours will count for your family total, but ALL volunteers must be Safe Environment approved. Please contact Mrs. Hope in the office if you are interested or have questions about this opportunity!
ACT Aspire Testing
Please mark your calendars for ACT Aspire Testing. Saint John Nepomuk will be conducting our standardized testing for students in 3rd, 5th & 7th grade from October 24-27. Please do your very best to avoid any doctor’s appointments or any event that could have your child(ren) out of school. It is very important that students be on time and well rested each day.
Required Safe Environment Records Update
Thank you for your attention to this request.
If you have questions regarding this request, please contact Mariavis Fitzmorris at 354-2743 or dre@sjnok.org.
Care & Share Online Submission
Falcon 5K & Fun Run Update!
Register today using Coupon Code: ROTHER for $5 off Registration (expires the on the 24th — end of the day)
Volunteers Still Needed!!
please contact Rebecca Beaucourt at rebeccaleebeaucourt@gmail.com if interested in volunteering.
- race day registration (Saturday September 30th 6 AM)
- Race Packet Assembly - If you want to volunteer for Packet Assembly, Assembly will take place on Wednesday, September 27th from 6-8 PM in Parish Office Conference Room.
Online Registration CLOSES on September 27th … You can still register with a Paper Entry Form. Pick one up at the school office Monday-Friday from 7:40 AM-4:00 PM on days when school is in session. PLEASE Register NOW!
Paper Registration Forms must be postmarked by September 22nd if mailing.
Currently there are 2 classrooms tied for the “Run For Your Favorite Classroom” Contest. Be sure to indicate which SJN classroom is your favorite when registering online or with paper entry form by writing in top right of form.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
- If you are signed up to Volunteer… Thank you!! Please plan to attend the mandatory Volunteer Training Meeting held in the school GYM available from 7-9 PM on Monday, September 25th. Volunteers will meet with volunteer leaders to discuss assigned location, details of your assignment, and have an opportunity to ask and answer questions. Course volunteers may meet at an earlier date, contact your Course Volunteer Leader to stay current on all information.
NEW Registration & Packet Pick-up information:
- Thursday, September 28th in Graffiti Room from 4-6:30 PM
- Friday, September 29th in Marian Hall from 12:30-6:30 PM
- Race Day Registration will be offered onsite, near information table from 6-7 AM.
- Price INCREASE for Race Day Registration: $40 for 5K, $30 for 1 Mile, $60 for both races
If you are not running in an event, bring the entire family to enjoy all the FUN with other family activities that will be available, music provided by our DJ and much more …
Come set a record on this NEWLY USATF Sanctioned & Certified FLAT and FAST Course in the heart of Yukon!! On September 30th, St. John Nepomuk will host 2 OFFICIALLY TIMED EVENTS: 1 Mile Fun Run and a 5K Run. Coming to the race a little tight? Not a problem we’ve got you covered. Stretch U will be available for pre-race, participant stretching. After your event, fill your tummy with some delicious food at the Runner’s Pancake Breakfast or other refreshments all near the Finish Line. Register and mark your calendars for the Falcon 5K & Fun Run, a race you won’t want to miss!
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the best of Yukon with the St. John Nepomuk Falcon 5K & Fun Run!!!
Don't forget to run (or walk) for your favorite classroom! currently there are 8 teachers that have Runners participating for their classroom in the “Run for your favorite Classroom” contest. It is a VERY close race between 2 classrooms, so make sure you register TODAY and select your favorite classroom. The winning classroom will receive $$$ back to purchase needed classroom improvements or supplies!
To REGISTER and for more information, visit us on our website at bit.ly/falcon5k - OR- follow us on our Facebook Event Page: Falcon 5K & Fun Run
Event: Falcon 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
When: 1 Mile Fun Run (8:00 am start); 5K Run (8:30 am start)
Where: St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church & School, 600 Garth Brooks Blvd., Yukon, OK
Why: The mission of the Falcon 5K & Fun Run is to encourage health and wellness along with being stewards of creation. This commitment will not only benefit our students and community now, but it will have a profound impact for future generations of our community. Our event will fund new, cleaner water systems for our school & parish as well as any members it serves while on our campus. The installation of water bottle filling stations will encourage the use of refill bottles over plastic water bottles.
We look forward to seeing you!!
Upcoming Soccer & Volleyball Games
Saturday September 16th
Volleyball Teams
4th & 5th Grade-2pm & 3pm @ Rosary
6th Grade-9am & 10am @ All Saints
7th & 8th Grade-9am & 11am @ St. John Nepomuk
Soccer Teams
Kinder-10am on U-6 West
First-No Game
Second-2pm on U-8 South
Third-2:30 pm o U-10 #1
Fourth-No Game
Fifth and Sixth-11am on Field #4
(All Soccer Games are played at Dolese Park on NW 50th)
Sunday September 17th
Soccer Teams No Games School and Parish Picnic
Follow SJN on SchoolWay for Important Updates and Reminders!!
Lunch Volunteer Sign-Up
Please consider signing up for St. John Nepomuk Lunch Volunteering. Sign-up options have been created through the end of September. Please click this link to sign-up! This is a critical area in which we need a reliable volunteer each day. If you'd like to volunteer on a regular day each week please contact Mrs. Johnson at njohnson@sjnok.org.
Your help is appreciated!
Important Attachments & Links
St. John Nepomuk Catholic School
Principal
Email: principal@sjnok.org
Website: sjnok.org/school
Location: 600 Garth Brooks Boulevard, Yukon, OK, United States
Phone: 405-354-2509
Facebook: facebook.com/sjnok