St. Jude School

Sunday we kick of Catholic Schools Week with an Open House and Pancake breakfast from 9:00 until 12:30. Mrs. Smith has spruced up the halls by covering the walls with works of art. Teachers will be in their rooms, stop by for a visit and find out what's happening. We've also personally invited new families to tour St. Jude to see firsthand all we have to offer.

Monday is Student Appreciation Day. Students may dress down on Monday and in the afternoon students will watch a movie. Popcorn and beverages have been provided for all students- Kindergarten through the 8th grade. Please see the flyer below about our weeklong campaign for Wednesday's theme of Community; we are collecting NEW socks and underwear for Catholic Charities. Friday we will celebrate Mass, all are welcome to join us. Fr. Brian Humphrey, will discuss his journey to vocations via a taped message. His moving talk, while brief, is quite powerful and one we look forward to sharing with our students.

Catholic Schools Week also launches the registration for the 2023-2024 school year. The office will send home registration packets with the youngest and only on Friday, January 27th. Please note it is a two step process this year, and your spot is not guaranteed until both steps have been completed.

Looking forward to seeing you all on Sunday.

Godspeed,

Mrs. Hibler

On January 26th, Kevin Caruso would have celebrated his 63rd birthday. We continue to be saddened by this loss; his sudden departure has been a struggle for students and staff. Many of you continue to reach out, hoping to help. Through my heartfelt conversations with his mother, Carol, it is clear that monetary support is needed to offset the unexpected funeral expenses. St. Jude School has set up a link where you may safely donate through the school’s website. All donations will go directly to the funeral expenses.

Link: https://stjudejaguars.org/kevin-caruso-memorial

Looking ahead, on January 29th, we will be hosting our annual Open House and a pancake breakfast. All proceeds from this event will also be donated towards the funeral expenses. Once donations exceed the funeral costs, a Coins for Caruso Memorial Fund will be established to support student lunches. Kevin was the person who, if a student did not have lunch, would use his own money to provide food so that no child would go hungry. He was always willing to help a student in need. That sort of compassion is something you learn from your parents. Carol Caruso is a long-standing member of the St. Jude community, Kevin grew up down the street, and St. Jude was his second home. It seems only fitting that we keep his memory alive through a memorial fund that reflects his kindness and caring for others, especially students here at St. Jude School.

On Thursday, February 9th, Barn Hill Preserve will be here at St. Jude to do an Educational Animal Encounter Assembly for the students. There is a permission slip that will be coming home with your child today. Every student must have a signed permission slip on file in order to attend the assembly. (Even if the student is not purchasing anything.)

Please return the Permission Slips by Wednesday, February 1st. If you are making a purchase, please clearly mark the purchase on the form, and please make checks payable to Barn Hill Preserve.

If there are any questions, please contact the office.

PTO will host a meeting on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. in Family Center.

Remember, as we head full speed into Winter, we do our best to take the students out unless the "it feels like" temperature is below 20. Even then, we try to bundle up and go for a brisk walk. Coats, hats, gloves, and boots should be standard recess gear this time of year.

Comic Book Club: Do you love comic books, or are you interested in making your own?

With this club, we will explore different types of comics and create and publish your comic book. On the following Mondays: 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6

LEGO Club: Dates: 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, and 2/14 from 3-4pm. Each week will have a theme, and we will begin with a guided lesson and cooperative challenges, and then children will have time for creative play.

Book Club: Let's combine your love of reading to explore STEM activities! We will read a book each Thursday and complete a related STEM activity.

After School Game Night: Beat the winter blues! Come and play board games with your friends. Snacks and a drink will be provided. Children develop cognitive, social, and problem-solving skills while they enjoy engaging in games with their friends. Registration flyer is below.

Registration flyers are below.

Please see the flyers below to purchase tickets for our production.

St. Jude School is looking for individuals to work in our Extended Day Program. This position is flexible and part-time. You will assist in caring for our students who stay after school. The hours range from 2:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. but are flexible within that time frame. It's a great way to impact our students in an environment of love, compassion, and fun. If you are interested and want more information, please email the director: Carol Wright, cwright@stjudejaguars.org

The 2023 Lorain County Resource Fair will take place on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, with set-up beginning at 4:00 p.m., a networking hour at 5:00 p.m. and will be open to the public from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Lorain County Community College Spitzer Conference Center in Elyria. This event offers in-person and grab & go options that highlight resources for families in and around Lorain County with concerns about their youth ages 0-22.

The 2023 Western Cuyahoga County Resource Fair (VERY few tables remain) will take place on Saturday, March 25, 2023, with set-up beginning at 9:00 a.m. and a networking hour at 10:00 a.m. and will be open to the public from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Don Umerley Civic Center in Rocky River. This event offers in-person and grab & go options that highlight resources for families in Western Cuyahoga and surrounding communities with concerns about their 0-12-year-old children.

Here is the link to read the bulletin. Click the link, which opens https://saintjudeparish.org/, the parish website, then click on the bulletin on the right side of the page.

Below are the registration links for the online Keeping the Faith meetings. Parents must to register to attend. After registering, they will receive the link for the actual TEAMS live event. Please note it is NOT necessary to have a Microsoft TEAMS account to attend either event.

Parent Meeting (1/31 at 7pm) (either will work)

Short URL - dioceseofcleveland.org/ktfparents

Long URL - https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/events/2023/01/31/keeping-the-faith-parent-presentation

Uniform / Gym Uniform / Spirit Wear

• Schoolbelles - http://www.schoolbelles.com/myschool/M37/s0642
  
• French Toast - https://www.frenchtoast.com/schoolbox/schools/st.-jude-school-QS44Q58
  
• Online Store - https://stjudeschoolstore.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
  

Important School Year Dates

• https://stjudejaguars.org/documents/2022/7/_Important%20Dates%202022-2023_%20School%20Families.pdf

Family Handbook

• https://stjudejaguars.org/documents/2022/7/2022-2023%20Handbook%20updated%20July%202022.pdf
  

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Email: mmilchen@stjudejaguars.org
Website: www.stjudejaguars.org
Location: 594 Poplar Street, Elyria, OH, USA
Phone: 440-366-1681
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