Virtues=Strength
Week of 9/2-Faith
Week of 9/9-Obedience
Week of 9/16-Fidelity
Week of 9/23-Prayerfulness
Week of 9/30- Reliance
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Important Upcoming Dates:
Monday,September 2nd
Labor Day -NO SCHOOL
Monday,September 9th
Confirmation Parent Meeting 7pm
Wednesday,September 11th
Picture Day! (Dress-up)
Friday,September 13th
Plant Show
Thursday,September 19th
Skating Party (Dress Down Day)
Wednesday,September 18th
Midterms Go Home
Sunday,September 22nd
Family Mass
Ice Cream Social
Open House
2:00pm Early Dismissals:
Thursday, September 5
Thursday, September 12
Thursday, September 19
Thursday, September 26
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Happy Labor Day
This coming Monday, as a nation we celebrate Labor Day. Labor Day as we know it is a federal holiday where we recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. Plus we get an extra day off of School!!!
The Catechism of the Catholic Church expounds the importance and dignity of work in a way that reflects his plan for us in His creation.. “In work the person exercises and fulfills in part the potential inscribed in his nature. (CCC 2428) Human work proceeds directly from persons created in the image of God and called to prolong the work of creation by subduing the earth, both with and for one another. Hense work is a duty …Work honors the Creator’s gifts and the talents received from him…. He (man) shows himself to be a disciple of Christ by carrying the cross, daily, in the work he is called to accomplish. Work can be a means of sanctification and a way of animating earthly realities with the Spirit of Christ. (CCC 2427) Pope Francis puts it this way… "Work is fundamental to the dignity of a person. Work, to use an image, 'anoints' us with dignity, fills us with dignity, makes us similar to God, who has worked and still works, who always acts..."
Happy Labor Day!
V=S: Student of the Month
A student from each grade level will be selected for student of the month. The students selected are those who demonstrates outstanding effort in living the Virtue of the Month. Students will be recognized and receive a certificate following the Friday all school Mass. Parents of recipients will be invited to attend Mass and share in the wonderful moment.
School Year Well Under Way
As we enter week 4 of the school year, it is important as we establish the routines at school that we also establish good routines at home. Students should eat healthy, have a reasonable bedtime, a set time to do homework. these good routines will ensure that students perform their best at school. Athletes grades will be checked at the midterm for eligibility. Poor performance will result in not being able to dress for games. Please do your best each day in everything that you do.
Pray for our staff
Let's support our St. Jude teachers and staff and pray for them as they guide and watch over our children! Let’s make sure our teachers and staff will be covered in prayer every day they are in school. With everyone's help, we can make sure this happens. Find more info here: School Prayer for St Jude Staff
St. Jude Catholic School
September 1, 2024 Newsletter
8th Grade Parents
There is a meeting for parents of all students who will be Confirmed in December.
When: Monday, September 16th at 7pm
Where: Thaddeus Hall (Diagonally across the street from the church. (shares the parking lot with Halls)
REMINDER FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
Please be sure all immunizations records and needed documents are turned into the school office. If you have any questions contact me at avanhorn@stjudefw.org
Vision and Hearing Testing
Each year we test vision for grades third, fifth and eighth. Hearing for grades one, fourth and seventh. Our school nurse is in need of a few volunteers to help. If you're interested please email avanhorn@stjudefw.org.
Band Information
Monday, September 9th is instrument fitting night from 5:00pm-7:00pm in the School Auditorium. Sweetwater representatives will be onsite.. CLICK HERE for information on an optional band opportunity!
Picture Day is Coming
On Wednesday, September 11th, school pictures will be taken for grades PreK- 8th. This is to be a modest dress up day for everyone. Boys and Girls - Appropriate jewelry may be worn. Strapless or spaghetti strap tops must be worn with a sweater or jacket. (These are not permitted: jeans, shorts, flip-flops)
Please keep the yearbook in mind when taking pictures at different school events, such as the first day of school, class parties, field trips, and sporting events. Please email any pictures you have to yearbook@stjudefw.org
SKATING PARTY
St. Jude HASA invites you to our school skating party! Thursday, September 19th. 2:00-4:00p at Bell’s Skating Rink in New Haven. Students and their adult are welcome to skate also. Skaters may bring their own clean, not worn outdoor, skates. We look forward to seeing you!
Schoolbelles
For those families who would like to order items from Schoolbelles, please visit www.schoolbelles.com for information. Our school code is S0497. Schoolbelles is where the “approved” jumpers and skirts may be ordered. They offer shorts and pants, but these items may be purchased anywhere if they follow the uniform policy. If you would like to view the uniform policy, please see the Parent Handbook on our St. Jude website at www.stjudefw.org
Swap-n-Shop
The Swap-n-Shop will be open in the school, September 22nd after the Family Mass. The Swap-n-Shop is a place where students can take, give or trade clothes. We accept goodwill donations, but zero cost is required. Simply take what you need, donate if you can and trade sizes if needed. If anyone has any questions or concerns please contact Dawn Case dcase@stjudefw.org or Mandi Flores aflores@stjudefw.org. (We prefer clean donations, but can wash if needed).
We are one Body in Christ. Let us take care of another as it is our call to do so.
Social Worker Classroom Lessons
Mrs. Howe will begin classroom lessons in September for Kindergarten through 8th grade. Kindergarten will begin creating their feelings book, focusing on a different emotion each month. At the end of the year, they will take their books home. Grades 1-8 will focus on kindness, how to spread kindness, how kindness impacts the brain, benefit of being kind, and the difference between rude, mean, & bullying behavior. Each grade level will have a different lesson on one of these topics.
In October, I will present the diocesan required SAfe Environment lessons to every student in the school, pre-k through grade 8. More information will be provided soon.
If you would like more information, please feel free to contact me at nhowe@stjudefw.org.
Have a great month!
Mrs. Nancy Howe, MS, LSW
Social Worker
Confirmation
Know an eighth grader who is being Confirmed? Have an eighth grader who is being Confirmed? It’s letter time again. Our Confirmation Retreat is scheduled for Saturday, November 2nd. At the end of the retreat, each young person will receive an envelope filled with letters of affirmation, love, encouragement, and the promise of prayers. All letters can be dropped off at the Parish office, the school, or in the basket in the back of the Church. All letters must be received NO LATER than October 28th. Letters arriving after the 28th will be given to the Confirmand the following week, after the retreat.
Thanks For Your Service
These teachers were recognized at our Catholic School Mission Day for their years of service in Catholic Education. Thank you for saying YES to Catholic Education and YES to St. Jude School!!
Leah Wedler 10 years
Patty Bond 35 years
St. Jude Middle School Youth Ministry 2024-25
The middle school students of St. Jude will be invited to participate in youth events as they are able. Any 6-8th grader can attend, provided their parents complete the 2024-25 Annual Emergency Medical Care Form online and sign-up ahead of time. https://forms.gle/xjaFFqnWmY1VfpTt6 School behavior code still applies after school to help make it enjoyable for all.
After School events on Thursdays: students meet at the flagpole as 2PM dismissal and leaders will walk them to Thad Hall. Parent pick-up at Thad Hall at 3:15. Walkers will walk home from Thad.
· Sept. 5, 12 and 26
· Oct. 3, 10 and 24
· Nov. 7 and 21
· Dec. 5 and 19
We begin the year with crafting a new NAME for our group by those attending! Look for it coming soon!
We will also be focusing more on scripture this year and experiencing Lexio Divina.
We will typically end our sessions with games, and a snack is typically provided. Parents are welcome to donate snacks and drinks.
We look forward to seeing your young person at these events.
Abby Maurer, John Offerle, and Vickie Lortie
Bible and Breakfast on Wednesdays 7-7:30am (when school is on a normal schedule)
On Wednesdays, we begin the day with a 7 am breakfast in the Parish Center, room B. Students should enter by ringing the front door bell and proceed to the meeting room, being quiet in the hall, as the temporary chapel does not have a sound buffering door. Please be sure to fill out the Annual Emergency Medical Form prior. https://forms.gle/xjaFFqnWmY1VfpTt6
We have a light breakfast, provided by parents. Please consider signing up for a breakfast via our online sign-up sheet. Paper Products are provided. Food can be dropped off the day prior or at 6:50 the morning of and we typically have between 14-20 students in grades 6-12.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zdsoj5rLVqct_fRxyHis4eTV6E5g8atX9sdmuxQ-Ato/edit?usp=sharing
Abby Maurer, Ryan Kohnen, Vickie Lortie
Also, keep up to date by following our activities on our monthly youth ministry newsletter (email me to get on the list), the church bulletin, our St Jude Youth Ministry Facebook page, or our Instagram page st.judefw_ym.
vlortie@stjudefw.org or 484-6609 ext 1012
“Like Eagles We Soar”
Math Games in 2nd and 7th Grades
4th Grade Recess FUN!
My Dog Literally Ate My Homework
Our 5th Grade Staying Cool!
Mrs. Doyle Working Hard
Mrs. Wheeler Hanging in the 2nd Grade
2nd Grade
Ladies Hanging on Recess