Upcoming Dates  
September 11-22: Assessment Testing
* 2nd Grade Swimming

September 18: Grade 8 Selling Rice
Krispie Treats - proceeds split 50/50
for Graduation / Hurricane Relief

September 19: Safe Environment 6:00
in Cafeteria in F.H.
Register at 309-793-7366 or karmetta@jordanschool.com
Mid-Terms for Quarter One
Mid-Term for the 1st Quarter is September 19th. We will not be sending out mid-term progress reports for this quarter, but will do so for each quarter after this. Don't forget that you may keep track of your student's progress daily by checking RenWeb.


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED......Kiwanis/Jordan Partnership
Volunteer opportunities on September 22-23 selling peanuts for Kiwanis. Proceeds are split 50/50 with Jordan and Kiwanis. 

Volunteers are still needed for both days.
To sign up, contact Mr. Smithers @ j smithers@jordanschool.com ). 
A Message from your Principal,
Mr. Jacob Smithers.....  
WALK-A-THON 2017!
This Friday, September 15, is our annual Walk-A-Thon. We are walking on school grounds this year, which is why we did not send home permission slips. Our WAT committee went to each room and sized students for the t-shirts, which has the above logo on the front. 

Our goal is $18,500, and we are already over 30% of our goal. We have until September 29th to bring in money. The reward for reaching our goal will be a day off of school on Holy Thursday, March 29, 2018! 

We will have an all-school photo to start the event then the first group of walkers will start to walk about 1:00. Make sure your students are dressed in their Walk-a-Thon t-shirts and gym shorts as there will be lots of 'fun' walk stations as they move along their way!

Please contact us with any questions.

Click on the Walk-a-Thon image below for important numbers for our event and the Map with route information.

OUR PARKING LOT WILL BE BLOCKED OFF, SO WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE PARK ON THE SURROUNDING STREETS IF YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING.
Coming Home this Week in Backpacks.......
* Grades 5-8 Boys: Rangelers Try-Out Information
ADMINISTRATIVE NEWS
Safe Environment Workshop
Required for all who want to volunteer
The Safe Environment Workshop will take place on Tuesday September 19th at 6:00pm. This program is for all parents who would like to volunteer in the classroom, at field trips, in coaching positions, etc. If you are a returning parent/grandparent and have already completed the Safe Environment Workshop in a previous year, you do not have to attend.

The Workshop is for adults only and will be held in the cafeteria in Farrell Hall. Workshop lasts about one hour. To Register: Call or email Kim Armetta to register at:
309-793-7366 or karmetta@jordanschool.com

Weekly Mass Collection~
Each week at our student Masses we ask the students to bring money for the collection that is taken as the children enter church. In past years the collections went to the local food pantries and the St. Joseph Worker House. This year in light of the current hurricane disasters, we will be sending our weekly collections to Catholic Relief Services for the victims of the hurricanes. Most children bring a quarter for the collection each week, but any donation is welcome. Just send it with your child or children on Thursdays. Thank you for encouraging your children to help those in need.
STUDENT NEWS
Congratulations Middle School Student Leaders~
Grade 8 Student Leaders were announced for the 2017-18 School Year and election of officers took place last week. Congratulations to the following!
Grade 7:
Madeline Coleman
Johnnie Dopler
Alexis Engels
Sofia Fernandez (Vice President)
D Ferrari
Q Fonseca
Isabelle Klauer
Darius Tongo
Andrew Torres

Grade 8:
Noah Brinkman
Isaiah Diehl
Ellie Dopler
Norah Harson (President)
Dalton Nimrick
Mary Nonnenmann (Treasurer)
Abby Pebble (Secretary)
Jackson Praet

Grade 8 Fundraisers~

Rice Krispie Treats
The 8 th Grade Class is holding a fundraiser on Monday September 18 th. They will be selling Rice Krispie Treats! All proceeds will be split with 50% going to their class graduation fund and 50% going to Hurricane Relief. Prices are 50 cents for a plain RK treat or $1 for flavored/decorated RK treat.

Pie Sale
The 8th grade class will be selling Kathy's Pies to raise money for their graduation fund. The cost is $13 per pie and sale runs from September 11th through October 5th. These pies are made fresh and come with instructions for freezing and warming for the holidays.

Choose from apple, cherry, peach, blueberry, mixed berry, rhubarb, strawberry rhubarb, pecan, pumpkin, toll house, dutch apple and cherry crisp. You can reach out to one of our 8th graders or you can contact Rhonda Diehl at  309-235-5207  or at  rhondadiehl@sbcglobal.net . 

Payments must be in cash or a check made payable to Jordan Catholic School. Thank you in advance for your support!
ATHLETIC NEWS
RANGELER'S BASKETBALL PROGRAM
Rangeler's Basketball program is for boys in Grades 5-8. Try-outs will be held September 24th. Your son will be coming home with a brochure containing information about this program and the try-outs.
Wrestling / Free Beginners Clinic / Grades 1-8~
Open to all beginners who are considering the sport of wrestling. This clinic is designed to provide basic information to both parents and athletes. We will instruct athletes on basic wrestling techniques/positions and play wrestling specific games. The goal is to introduce the sport while having fun! Please contact the club for further information.  

You must register by  September 30 th  via our club email, juniorpioneerwrestling@gmail.com

When: Sunday October 15 th  1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Jordan Catholic School
2017-2018 Jr Pioneer Wrestling Camp REGISTRATION~ 
We will be providing registration at two locations on two different dates for your convenience.

When: Monday October 23 rd  6:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: Jordan Catholic School, Multi-Purpose Room, 2901 24 th  Street, Rock Island

OR 
                                    
When: Tuesday October 24 th  6:00pm – 7:00pm                               
Where: Seton Catholic School, Culemans Hall, 1400 16 th  Avenue, Moline

Click for more Information ---> JUNIOR PIONEER WRESTLING CLUB
OUR PARENT ORGANIZATIONS
HOME AND SCHOOL
Home and School would like to welcome Dennia Bell as the 2017-18 Secretary. Thank you, Dennia, for volunteering for this position! We look forward to a great year!
OUR PARISHES AND COMMUNITY
St. Pius Fall Festival - September 17
St. Pius X Fall Festival takes place on Sunday September 17 th from Noon to 4:00pm. There will be food, music, games and lots of good company! We look forward to your family joining us for a fun-filled day!
St. Mary's Oktoberfest - September 24
St. Mary's will hold their annual Oktoberfest on September 24 from 11:30am to 3:30pm.
Click for more Information ---> Oktoberfest
An Evening for Grandparents/Grandchildren at the Benet House
The Benet House will hold its Bridges: an Evening for Grandparents and Grandchildren on Tuesday September 19th from 5:30 to 8:00pm suited for children ages 4-14. Evening includes a spaghetti dinner, story of Kate Shelley and arts & crafts.
Click IMAGE BELOW for more information:
ALLEMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Flick on the Field - September 16
AHS is holding their Flick on the Field on September 16th on the football practice field behind the high school. Movie Times: 7:30 Sing! and 9:30 Dr. Strange
Click for more information ---> Flick on the Field!
Pioneer Pace - October 4th
Pioneer Pace will take place on Wednesday October 4th from 5:00 to 7:00pm. There will be races, games and great food!
Click for Registration (due by September 20) ---> Pioneer Pace Registration