SJRS August 2017 Additional Announcements  
Saint Jerome Regional School

"Living Fearlessly Through Faith..."

Dear St. Jerome Families:  

Welcome to the New School Year!  I am looking forward to seeing each of you and as we get closer and closer to the first day of school!  Whether you’re returning or new to our school community, we are blessed to have you here.  We are busy preparing for your return and are very excited for this new school year to begin.  As of today, we are excited to welcome 61 new students to SJRS!  Our present enrollment is 227 in PreK-8th grade!  We have all worked hard to spread the good news of Saint Jerome Regional School.  A healthy enrollment helps to ensure our future. 

We would also would like to welcome Father Allen Hoffa, administrator of Saint Joseph’s Church of Panther Valley.  We look forward to him joining our other supporting Pastors: Father John Frink, Father Joseph Whalen and Msgr. William Baker. We are excited for this year and all of the great things happening.  This letter is full of important information, so please keep it handy for your reference.   (This email is also being sent home via postal mail and will have student information forms to be completed and sent back before the first day of school.)


         NEW STAFF: We have a few new staff members to introduce to everyone this year. 

  • Mrs. Kathy Odorizzi – Art Teacher, School Bookkeeper, Aide
  • Mrs. Stephanie Metters – PreK Lead Teacher and Extended Care Program

    FIRST DAY ARRIVAL PROCEDURES:

  • Please be sure that your child arrives between 8:15-8:30 AM on the first day of school.  
  • All children in grades K and 1 should be dropped off in the parking lot, next to the Early Education Center.  Teachers will be outside directing and helping the students.  We will have all of the children get in line with their class and their teacher.  At 8:35 AM, the teachers will begin to take all of their students into their classrooms.  At this time, we ask that all parents take their final pictures and say good-bye to their children.  Parents will not be walking their children into the building.  Please allow the children to go into the school with their class and teacher.   
  • All students in grades 2-8 should be dropped off at the main entrance to the school building.  Teachers will be outside directing and helping the students.  We will have all of the students enter through the main entrance on Broad Street.  We ask that all parents take their final pictures and say good-bye to their children before their children enter the building.  Students will then go into the gymnasium and line up with their class and their teacher.  At 8:35 AM, the teachers will begin to take all of their students into their classrooms.   DISMISSAL PROCEDURES:On the first two days of school, we will dismiss students in two groups.

  • Group 1 – Kindergarten students will be dismissed at 12:00 PM at the main entrance of the Early Education Center. 
  • Group 2 – All students in grades 1-8 will be dismissed at 3:20 PM.  The 1st grade students will be dismissed at the main entrance of the Early Education Center.  All students in grades 2-8 will be dismissed using the main entrance to the building on Broad Street. 
  • Be sure that your child knows how he or she is going home from school—by bus, car, etc.    It is a good idea for kindergarten and grade one students to write the mode of transportation on a card and pin it like a name tag to your child.  Your child’s safety is our greatest concern.  We also want each child to feel secure and confident on the first days of school.  Please plan transportation ahead of time.  Last minute calls to the school office are stressful for the children and the staff.  Only call in the case of an emergency change.

    IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS: Students will return home from the first few days of school with many important documents.  Most of these documents will need to be filled out and returned to school as soon as possible.  Please remind your child to bring the documents home and to return them to their homeroom teacher completed and signed. 

  • SCHOOL LUNCHES: School lunches for grades 2-8 will be available September 5th.  Please be sure to send your child to school with a lunch, drink and a snack until that time.  

  • BUS TRANSPORTATION: Bus schedules vary from district to district.  In the past, some districts sent information directly to the parents.  Others posted stops on the district website.  If the schedules are sent to us, we will forward them to you as soon as they are received.  Questions concerning busing must be directed to the school district.  If you are having difficulty with any busing issues and you need our assistance, we will help you as best we can.   Please be sure to complete any transportation forms as soon as possible if you haven’t done so already. To download the busing forms please visit our resource page on our website.  
     
  • WEBSITE: www.sjrschool.com Please go to our website frequently to find important information on calendars, dress code, supply lists, extended care program information, etc.  

    IMPORTANT DATES:  
  • PreK-8th Grade Meet The Teacher Night
    -August 22, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 PM (see flyer below)

     I would like to thank our Home and School Association for all of their work throughout last school year and for their continued efforts and commitment to help our school and our students.  I encourage all parents to get involved with Home and School.  Information will be available at Meet the Teacher Night.  

Thank you for being a part of the SJRS Family and thank you for all the sacrifices you make to send your child to this school. We wholeheartedly believe that, as our mission statement reflects:  Our base is family, our mission is faith, and our future rests in the courage to leave behind a legacy.  It is truly a privilege to be part of a community where parents, teachers, and students care for each other and help each other to live fearlessly through faith. 


Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we will see you on August 28th.  Let’s make it a great year at SJRS!  If you have any questions about anything, do not hesitate to call our school office.  We will be happy to help you!  

God bless you and your families!  


Mrs. Amy M. Hannis-Miskar, Principal