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Upcoming Dates
M-December 5th: Sewing for Jesus
M-December 12th: Chess Club
W-December 14th: PreK Christmas Program 6:30 in Gymnasium
T-December 15th: K-5 Christmas Program 6:30 in St. Pius X
M-December 19th: Sewing for Jesus
December 22 through January 4
Christmas Break
Classes Resume on Thursday, January 5.
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From the Principal, Mr. Smithers..........
Please remember
- to
drive safely and follow the drop-off / pick-up traffic flow patterns as winter weather approaches.
- make sure your students are wearing hats/gloves / coats now that the weather is colder.
- we will be using the Remind Emergency Alert
System to announce school closures due to
weather. If you have not signed up to receive these
alerts, please do so. Click HERE for directives.
- we are using EZSchoolPay for parent access to view
Lunch Accounts. If you need assistance, contact
k armetta@jordanschool.com
A $2.00 per transaction fee will be charged if you
choose to make an online payment.
To set up your account go to www.ezschoolpay.com
and click "Parents Register Now".
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....Jordan Catholic School is once again participating in The Dr. David E. Lane Coats for Kids Program to provide winter coats, hats, and mittens to our families who need them for their children- preschool through high school. Slightly used coats are donated by individuals and through various school and business coat drives. Burke Cleaners, a program partner, cleans the coats and delivers them to the distribution center located at Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency's Bettendorf Office. Jordan Catholic School picks up coats ordered by our families within 2-3 days. For more information, contact Mr. Smithers or Mrs. Parr.
If You Would Like to Donate a Coat…
New or gently used coats, hats, mittens, etc. may be dropped off to any Burke Cleaner location. Monetary donations can also be made online at qcacoatsforkids.org or by U.S. Mail. These donations are used to clean the donated used coats and purchase coats that are still needed after coat donations from the community. All donations are tax deductible.
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CHRISTMAS BREAK 'TO DO' LIST - Used Uniform Sale
We're midway through the school year and it's a great time to pull out those uniform and spiritwear items that have grown too small (actually our children are growing... too fast!)
Click HERE to view flyer.
Please send items, clean and in good condition, for the Used Uniform Sale throughout the rest of the school year. The sale will take place next summer and proceeds of the sale will go to financial assistance for Jordan families. Thank you and Happy Holidays!
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CHRISTMAS CARDS for Jordan Catholic School
Congratulations to four of our outstanding artists this year! Their artwork will be on our school Christmas cards.
Grace Ziegler- Grade 2
Alexa Frye- Grade 3
Brady Frye- Grade 4
Kiersten Bailey-Grade 6.
Thank you to all the students who submitted drawings.
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CHRISTMAS MANGER
Benet House Retreat Center is holding The Real Christmas: A Christmas Manger Evening for Families with Young Children.
This evening is designed for families with infants, toddlers, preschool and primary age children. Click HERE for more details.
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CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
The Christmas Program for Grades Kindergarten through Five will be held on Thursday, December 15th .
Grades K-2 will begin at 6:30pm
Grades 3-5 will begin at 7:30pm
L ocation: St. Pius X Church
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ENVELOPES NEEDED
If you or your company has scrap envelopes and could donate them, we will gladly take them. Just drop off to the main offices. Thank you!
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NURSE'S OFFICE - Dental and Vision due in the Spring
This spring the Dental and Vision Exams will be due. If you have not made an appointment for your child, please do so. Exams and grade levels in need of these form are:
Grades K - 2 - 6: Dental
Grade K: Vision
Forms are available in the office if needed or email Kim Armetta at karmetta@jordanschool.com.
Medical Offices may fax completed forms to 309-793-7361.
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LUNCH ACCOUNT AND ALA CARTE ITEMS
A gentle reminder that on Ala Carte Days there is no need to send $1.00 with your student that day. Their lunch accounts can be charged via their lunch card.
If your child brings their lunch on Ala Carte Days, they still can purchase the Ala Carte item if they wish.
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SPALDING SCHOLARSHIP
Tuition assistance scholarship grants from the endowment fund established as a result of
the Diocese of Peoria ROOTED IN FAITH Campaign and named in honor of Archbishop
Spalding the first Bishop of Peoria, will be available for the 2017-18 school year for
students enrolled in or intending to enroll in grades Kindergarten through 12 in any
Catholic school located in the Diocese of Peoria whose families are active members of a
Catholic parish in the diocese. All grants will be based on financial need objectively
assessed.
Information about the grants and application materials may be obtained from any
Catholic elementary or secondary school in the Diocese of Peoria or on the Diocesan
website www@cdop.org under Catholic Education and then under Financial Assistance.
Consult the detailed protocols and procedures and checklist for all requirements
necessary to be eligible for an award.
Parents are encouraged to apply online at: online.factsmgt.com/aid. Families of
students currently receiving grants are reminded that all grants are for one year only, and
anyone seeking to renew a grant for the 2017 - 2018 year must reapply.
To receive any form of assistance the application must be completed.
Deadline date for the completed application is March 15, 2017. Notification of grant
awards will be made by the end of April. Click on the links below for more information.
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CELEBRATION OF VETERANS DAY
Members of our Jordan family who served our country were honored at a very special Veteran's Day ceremony and luncheon on November 11th. Students wore their red, white, and blue for a donation, raising $233 for the local Veteran Center. The above photo is the Presentation of Funds Raised.
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EARLY ACT AND FESTIVAL OF TREES
EarlyAct created a tree for this year's Festival of Trees. The students decorated ornaments and created a theme depicting superheroes, real and imagined. In addition to the typical comic book characters, students also included Saints, important leaders, and people like military, law enforcement, and nurses who go above and beyond in our communities keeping us safe and healthy each and every day! The tree turned out beautiful and represented EarlyAct Club and Jordan Catholic School well!
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MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS COLLECT COLLECT FOR THE HOMELESS SHELTERS
The 7th and 8th graders are collecting warm socks, mittens, gloves, hats, and hand warmers for homeless shelters during the next 2 weeks. Any donations would be greatly appreciated!
-Mrs. Marlier
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SEWING FOR JESUS
This month's S
ewing for Jesus dates are December 5 and 19th right after school 315 to 430.
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STUDENTS SHOP FOR OTHERS
Group O, a sponsor of the Head Start Angel Tree Program, invited our student leaders to help them shop at Target. Each student was given a child to shop for, a list and a budget. We are proud to partner with Group O in this Advent act of charity. Above is a photo of some of our student shoppers!
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STUDENT SHOWCASE
Fourth-grader Andrew Amacher won second place in forms and weapons and third place in board breaking at a Midwest Open Tae Kwon Do Championship in Decatur, IL on November 19th and 20th. He was among 500 participants.
(Parents: If your child participates in an activity outside of the school, please share their excitement with us too!)
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TECHNOLOGY CLUB - Parent/Student Meeting December 1
A Technology Club for students in 3rd and 4th Grade will begin in January where students will develop technical skills and gain an understanding of computer science concepts. Students will learn how to problem-solve, collaborate, communicate, design, create, and present a variety of projects not covered in the regular technology curriculum offered at Jordan Catholic School.
The Club will meet twice a month on Tuesdays from
3:15-4:15 p.m.
in the Technology Lab.
Club Goals:
- Foster an environment of inquiry, discovery and critical thinking to create life long learners who are creative in their use of technology.
- Promote technology integration and digital citizenship.
- Provide authentic opportunities to apply new skills through project-based activities.
An informational meeting will be held Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 4 p.m.
for parents and students.
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Home and School Association
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GALA- SAVE THE DATE!
We are excited to announce that the Spring Gala is set for
April 8, 2017
at the Stern Center, in Rock Island. A special thank you to Crawford Company for being our Premier Sponsor for the second year in a row. Golden Tickets are also now on sale for just $40/each and there are now more ways to win…even for the kids!...as we are introducing a MY Golden Ticket Mystery Box drawing. Check out the flyers in this newsletter. As well, is the new addition of the Friends and Family Sponsorship for only $125 – which includes (2) tickets to the event, (1) Golden Ticket entry and a donation to the Spring Gala. Our next committee meeting is set for
December 20th at 6:30 pm
at the Stern Center. Click on the links below for Golden Ticket Information.
SANTA'S WORKSHOP
Today your student is bringing home a flyer listing the date/time of their Santa's Workshop Shopping Spree. Please make sure they have their shopping envelope and money if they are going to be purchasing any items. Shop days are Monday December 5th and Wednesday December 7th.
7th and 8th grade students may do their shopping after school on Monday, December 5th or Wednesday, December 7th. Parents of preschool students may bring their children to the shop when preschool dismisses class.
OUR NEW TREASURER!
We welcome Janet Foutch as the new Treasurer of Home and School for the 2016-17 school year!
Walk-a-Thon Chair Needed
Home and School is in need of a chairperson for the 2017-18 Walk-a-Thon. If you are interested in chairing this event or would like to co-chair the event with a friend, contact the school at 309-793-7366 or karmetta@jordanschool.com
NEXT MEETING
All are welcome to attend our next Home & School meeting on Monday December 5th at 6:30pm in Ms. Salaverria's classroom. Children are welcome! A Christmas movie, milk and cookies will be provided. Click HERE to view the December Agena.
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ACTIVITY PASS
Activity Passes are still available for the basketball season and may be purchased in the main building office for $30.00.
SCHWAN'S CARES
Booster Club is holding their second annual Schwans Cares. Schwan purchases you make now through January 8th will benefit Jordan Catholic. Click HERE to view flyer.
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to the following November PE Students of the Month!
K-2 Rachel Dopler
3-4 Gretchen Ellis
5-6 Seth Chappell
7-8 Dalton Nimrick
WREATH SALE THANK YOU!
Thank you everyone for another successful Annual Wreath Sale. This year we had 150 families participate. The funds raised will assist with our physical education programs, swimming lessons, bowling, skiing along with all associated transportation costs. This years top four selling families are:
1) Radloff $1,195.00
2) Otten-Thoms $920.00
3) Averill $910.00
4) Thorpe $705.00
Thanks again to all who participated and we are looking forward to next year! -
Steven Klauer
NEXT MEETING
The next Booster Club meeting will be Tuesday December 13th at 6:30pm in the Resource Room.
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