Thursday Newsletter 10/18/2018
St. John Nepomuk Catholic School
Mission Statement
St. John Nepomuk is seeking a cover art design for our 2018 Parish and School Christmas message. Any student in grades 2-8 who is a parishioner at St. John Nepomuk Church or astudent at St. John Nepomuk Catholic School may enter. Artwork provided by students will be judged by school and parish advisory councils and the overall winner’s design will be used on the cover of our St. John Nepomuk 2018 Christmas card. The winner’s artwork will also be submitted to the Sooner Catholic. For more information, please contact me at principal@sjnok.org or 405-354-2509.
Specifications
Original 8-1/2” x 11” Artwork must Reflect the theme: The Mystery of Faith
Other Important Information:
- Artwork should not be mechanically or electronically generated – no clip art or photography, etc.
- Artwork must be an original creation of the child.
- Artwork must be on white or similar light-colored paper.
- Artwork should be in color – markers, crayon, colored pencils, paint, etc.
- Artwork should be one-dimensional – no glitter, feathers, sparkles, etc.
- Child’s name, Parent/Guardian name and phone number should be neatly printed lightly IN PENCIL on the back side of the artwork. Name or identifying information should not appear on the front of the artwork.
- Artwork must be turned in or mailed to Natalie Johnson, 600 Garth Brooks Boulevard., Yukon, OK 73099 by 4:00 p.m. Nov. 2, 2018. Late submissions will not be accepted.
This information is also available HERE.
Red Ribbon Week October 29- November 2
Red Ribbon Week 2018- October 29 - November 2
Since its beginning in 1985, the Red Ribbon has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. In response to the murder of DEA Agent Enrique Camarena, angered parents and youth in communities across the country began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the killing and destruction cause by drugs in America. The first National Red Ribbon Celebration occurred in 1988. Today, the Red Ribbon serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities. St. John Nepomuk Catholic School will celebrate Red Ribbon Week during the week of October 29, and students will show their support for a LIFE is YOUR JOURNEY, TRAVEL DRUG FREE. Each day will have a specific theme for students to dress up and show that they are proud to be drug free.
- Monday 10/29 - Pajama Day “Hit the Snooze Button on Drugs” Wear your pajamas to school! Reminder: modesty is required, as stated in the handbook, when dressing in your pajamas. If not participating in the theme, the normal school uniform is required.
- Tuesday 10/30 - Tacky Tourist Tuesday “Send Drugs Packing” Dress up like a tourist on vacation to celebrate our red ribbon week theme of "Life is your journey, travel drug free." If not participating in the theme, the normal school uniform is required.
- Wednesday 10/31 - Day of the Dead “Keep Drugs in the Grave!” Dress up for Day of the Dead! If not participating in the theme, the normal school uniform is required.
- Thursday 11/1 - All Saints Day "Be a Saint, Don't Do Drugs!" Dress up like your favorite Saint! If not participating in the theme, Mass Uniform is required.
- Friday 11/2 - Free Dress Day “Free Yourself from Drugs” Free dress day to show we're free from drugs!
Manna Pantry Turkey Drop
No School TOMORROW, October 19!
ACT Aspire Testing NEXT WEEK!
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 22-26. 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.
First Sacrament Prep & Information
Dear SJN 2nd Grade Families,
I am excited to share important dates for our incoming second grade students' first sacraments during the upcoming school year. Please mark your calendars for the dates below. More information will be shared as each date approaches. For our 2nd grade students who are not Catholic, please know we welcome you and your child at these events and retreats. Your support means so much during this special time!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Director of Religious Education, Mariavis Fitzmorris at dre@sjnok.org or 354-2743.
Sacramental Preparation Dates: Reconciliation & Eucharist
November 6: Parent Meeting @ 7 pm in Marian Hall
December 8: 1st Reconciliation Retreat (Parent and Child) 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
December 11: 1st Reconciliation at Parish Penance Rite
May 4: Retreat & Rehearsal for First Communion (Parent and Child ) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
May 5: Celebration of First Communion Mass @ 4 pm
Sincerely,
Natalie Johnson, M.Ed.
Principal
Treat our Teachers
Teacher Appreciation UPDATE!!
WEEK 3 Update: Thanks so much to the 78 families who sent in an envelope or paid online! That is a return from 60% of our school families! Thank you so much for your contributions and generosity! If you haven't donated yet, please see the original correspondence below outlining instructions and how we intend to use these funds. THANK YOU!!!
Dear SJN Families,
Each year, parents from each class at St. John Nepomuk Catholic School host luncheons and breakfasts to honor our dedicated and hard-working teachers. Homeroom parents are charged with organizing these efforts, and this year, we hope to streamline the process for them. Rather than each homeroom parent collect funds by class, the school office will organize this effort. Teacher appreciation events are planned for Oct. 17, Feb. 13, and May 7-8-9 during National Teacher Appreciation Week. After planning and budgeting for the (4) lunches and (1) breakfast that will be hosted, we are asking each St. John Nepomuk Catholic School family to contribute $5 per student who is enrolled at SJN. These funds will be used to cover food and hospitality costs associated with these teacher appreciation events. If you can give more than $5, that is GREAT! Additional funds will be utilized to organize and offer morale boosting treats throughout the year to make sure our teachers know how much we love and appreciate them. An online contribution link has been established through WeShare and is available HERE. If you prefer to contribute by cash or check, envelopes were sent home with each family last week. If you have any questions, please contact Holly McPherson at holly.mcpherson@gmail.com or Natalie Johnson at principal@sjnok.org. Thanks for your contributions and your support of our teachers here at SJN!
Sincerely,
Natalie Johnson
Principal
Safe Environment Update
Dear SJN Parents and Volunteers,
The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City has requested that anyone who was trained and completed the Safe Environment protocol prior to May 2014 be retrained and complete updated paperwork. This applies to some of our SJN parents and families. We are in the process of sending a postcard with more information regarding the re-training status of each parent/guardian. Be on the lookout for these to come home to determine if you need to be re-trained. Several training sessions have been scheduled for the month of October, and you may sign up HERE. If you have questions, please contact Mariavis Fitzmorris at dre@sjnok.org.
Sincerely,
Natalie Johnson, M.Ed.
Principal
Christmas Program News!
Families and students of SJN-
Christmastime is (almost) upon us! Auditions for the Christmas program, "12 Days of Christmas," will be held after school on Monday, October 22nd in the Drama Llama room. Auditioning is easy! Simply fill out the packet and show up to the audition ready to read the included poem- it doesn't have to be memorized! Audition packets can be picked up from Mrs. Burris or in the office. Any questions can be sent to Mrs. Burris at eburris@sjnok.org.You may also access the packet HERE.
-Mrs. Burris
Auction Update 10/18/2018
Our auction donation drive is in full swing and it’s become no secret that you all are the cornerstone of the success of our incredible auction! Thank you so much for the wonderful donations you have been gathering to make this year’s event top notch! Our second week of the donation drive competition is winding down and next week marks the third and final week to submit donations for credit toward the class competitions. Congrats to Pre-K 4 for winning the first week! I know they are eagerly anticipating a day in their PJ’s on MONDAY 10/22/2018! We will get the second week tallied up as soon as the week concludes and we'll announce the winners of donuts for breakfast once those are gathered! Next week, a movie & popcorn is on the line followed by a pizza party for the overall winner so keep those contracts coming! Just a note, please help us be more efficient in organizing our amazing donations! If you bring in an item, especially a gift certificate, please be sure you bring a contract also! You can pick up contracts in the school office when you bring your items!
It’s hard to believe that October is halfway done and we are sliding into the holidays. Be sure to add our annual Trivia Night to your calendar as we kick off the holiday season with a Friendsgiving adults-only evening on November 9th. $25/person gets you a night of fun, laughs, and a little friendly competition with prizes for the winners! Register HERE. BYOB and bring your favorite Thanksgiving snack to share! As always, if you have any questions at all, please email us at sjnokauction@gmail.com. We are so grateful for your support and endless effort to making our Night in Old Havana a memorable one!
-Chrissy McDaniel & Katie Hackett
The prizes are as outlined below:
- Week 2 Winner (October 15th-19th): Donuts for breakfast!
- Week 3 Winner (October 22nd-26th): Movie & Popcorn!
- Overall winner: Pizza Party!
There are contracts aplenty available in the school office so feel free to snag as many as you need! Access a digital version of the SJN Gala donation contract HERE. If you are interested in purchasing an ad for our catalog click HERE.
Dennis Uniform Ties Now Available for Purchase
Dear SJN Families,
I am happy to share that we have bulk ordered the Dunbar plaid ties that are stocked through Dennis uniform to make them available to our SJN families. We will now keep these ties in stock at the school, and families may purchase them similar to other SJN merchandise items. Families should make every effort to avoid ordering these on Friday morning before mass. This is a hectic time, and we cannot guarantee that your student will receive his tie prior to attending mass. Please note, these ties will also not be issued as a replacement to a missing tie. Families interested in purchasing a tie may complete the attached merchandise form and return it to the school with payment. Forms are also available in the school office. It is my hope that keeping these ties in stock will help our families obtain a tie more quickly than going through the process of purchasing online.
Sincerely,
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St. John Nepomuk Catholic School
Natalie Johnson
Principal
Cell: (405) 578-4656
Office: (405) 354-2509
Fax: (405) 354-8192
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Email: principal@sjnok.org
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Location: 600 Garth Brooks Boulevard, Yukon, OK, United States