Upcoming Dates  
September 30: Wrestling Beginners
Clinic Registration Due

October 2: Wreath Sale Begins
Home & School Mtg 6pm
October 4: Blessing of the Animals 2:45
5:00 Pioneer Pace - AHS
October 9: Columbus Day / No School
KOC Blood Drive
October 10: School Picture Day
October 11: Grade 5 Band Begins @Noon
5:00 Girl Scout Informational Mtg
October 15: Craft Vendor Fair
October 18: ScreenAgers Film 6-7:30pm
October 19: Booster Club Meeting 6pm
October 20: End of Quarter Two
October 24-27: Book Fair
October 25: Conferences 4-7pm
October 26: 11:30 Dismissal
1:30-7pm Conferences
October 27: No School
8:00-Noon Conferences
Jr High Choir to sing
National Anthem -
See Student Section below
October 31: Halloween Parties /
Your teachers will send more info
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Grade 8 Pie Sale
$13.00 per pie
Contact an 8th Grader or Rhonda Diehl at  309-235-5207  or at  rhondadiehl@sbcglobal.net . 
Recess Volunteer Needed
​ We are looking for someone to help volunteer with the following:​
4th​ and ​7-8th grade recess monitor 
12:00-12:45 m/t/th/f
12:00-12:30 w
​If you can help....​
​Please contact Mr. Smithers at  jsmithers@jordanschool.com ​
Coming Home this Week in Backpacks..
*8th Grade Craft Vendor Volunteer Info
*Bake Sale/Craft Vendor Fair Info

*Annual Wreath Sale Information

*Spiritwear
*Backordered Gym Shirts should be here Friday.
A Message from Mr. Smithers....
Awesome Job! W e have one day left and are only $1000 away from reaching our goal of $18,500! Deadline to get your Walk-a-Thon envelopes turned in is end of the day Friday, September 30th....tomorrow!

As of today, 1st and 7th grade are in the lead towards receiving a party at QCFE Center!
ScreenAgers
On October 18th we will be hosting a showing of the movie ScreenAgers. This award-winning movie helps us empower our children in this digital world.

Who : All who want to join us and especially our
5th-8th grade parents, students, staff
What : ScreenAgers / Discussions / Resources
Where : Gym (concession stand will be open)
When : October 18th from 6 to 7:30pm
Looking forward to seeing you there and please feel free to invite any friends and their teenage children.
Pizza & Subs October Coupon!
Football season is underway, and so are the Jordan Monthly Community efforts. During the month of October, stop by Pizza & Subs in Rock Island....bring in one of the certificates (4 on a page) and enjoy your meal. This is good for take out, delivery and dining in. Copy and use as many times as you would like. There are more in the front office as well. At the end of the month, Jordan Catholic School will receive a check for 15% of the total sales that used these certificates.
Click on the link to access the certificate.
Click here to see Pizza & Subs menu
 
Thanks for all you do to support our Rock Island Community and Jordan Catholic School!
ADMINISTRATIVE NEWS
Aftercare Needs Your Used DVD's
Aftercare is in need of DVD's that are Rated G or PG your child may not watch anymore. Please send to Ms. Hahn's Room 11.
Aftercare Job Opening
Aftercare has a part-time job available for Tuesdays/Thursdays from 3:00 to 5:30pm and to sub when needed. If interested, please contact me at  jsmithers@jordanschool.com
Girl Scout Informational Meeting - October 11th
There will be an informational meeting on October 11th at 5:00 pm in the Fr. Schaab MP Room for girls and their parents interested in Girl Scouts at Jordan. We currently have a leader for Daisies (K-1) and a leader for Brownies (2-3). We welcome any age to the meeting and we can discuss additional troops for the older girls. The girl scout council will have a representative available to accept registrations and provide information as well. Contact Rochelle Trefry at  309-912-3281  or Nicole Rogers at  309-230-1524  with any questions!
Meemic Award
Mrs. Marlier received a $100 Meemic Foundation Grant Scholarship to purchase novels through Scholastic Book Club. Thank you, Meemic Foundation!
Message from the Nurse, Melissa Baker
  1. We are finding out that there are a number of our students with allergies that we do not know about. If your child has an allergy that has not been reported to the school, please complete the Student Medical Form on RenWeb or contact Kim Armetta.
  2. Health Physicals: All new students and students in Preschool, Kindergarten and Grade Six need a State of Illinois Health Form turned into the Nurse by October 13th. The Nurse must report health information to the State of Illinois and if your student does not have their health exam turned in by October 13th they will not be able to attend school. If you have your appointment scheduled for after October 13th, please notify us of the appointment date and then send us the updated health form as soon as possible.
  3. An Immunization Record is not enough to meet state requirements. You may find a copy of the State Health Form on our website under Parents/Parent Forms and Resources.
Thank You - Thank You - Thank You!
A special thank you to the parents and grandparents who volunteered to help with the 2nd grade swimming classes. Your gift of self is greatly appreciated and a gift that will last a lifetime in the hearts of your child. Thank you!
Mrs. K and the 2nd grade students!
STUDENT NEWS
Junior High Choir to sing National Anthem October 27th
The Junior High Choir will sing the National Anthem at the Mallards' home game on Friday October 27th. Game time is 7:00pm. Please come support the Mallards and our students!
Junior High Class Shirts
Junior High Students held a Class Shirt Design contest and we congratulate the winning designers!
Grade 7: D Ferrari and Isabelle Klauer
Grade 8: Josh Arboleda
Sewing for Jesus
Sewing for Jesus for Grades 4-8 will begin October 16 2017 from 3:20 until 4:15pm in Ms. Patraonagio's Classroom. 

We are collecting old newspapers, fleece backed plastic tablecloths and packing tape. 

Any questions please contact Ms. Patronagio @ dpatraonagio@jordanschool.com.
Students of the Month - October
Congratulations to the following Students of the Month:
K-2: Rowan Brosius
3-4: Ava Praet
5-6: Grace Clevenger
7-8: Sophie Fernandez
PARENT ORGANIZATIONS
BOOSTER CLUB
Reminder that Sports Passes are available for purchase in the Main Office or see Mr. V. 
Two passes cost $30 covering admission to all home non-tournament games for the entire school year.

Please check the Jordan Athletics Calendar and come out to support our student athletes. The calendar can be found on the Jordan website under athletics and then Calendar.

In October the Jaguar Volleyball squads have the following home matches:

Monday 10/2 5th and 6th grade vs. Hampton 
Thursday 10/5 7th and 8th grade vs. Edison
Tuesday 10/10 7th and 8th grade vs. Washington
Wednesday 10/11 5th and 6th grade vs. Morning Star

5th and 6th grade games start at 430
7th and 8th grade games start at 400

We are excited to announce that the final match-up between Seton and Jordan for all 7th and 8th grade sports will be played on October 12th at ALLEMAN beginning at 5:00pm on the Varsity Court! Admission will benefit an Alleman Student Hunger Drive.

Thursday 10/12 the 7th and 8th grade girls will play at Alleman. All admission collected will go to the Alleman Student Hunger Drive. Lets pack the Gym with Jaguars!!!!!

Coming soon is the annual JBC Wreath Sale. Please assist us in selling wreaths as this is our single largest fundraiser of the year. Every student Pre-K through 8th benefits from the JBC. The JBC not only supports athletics, but pays for the gym lease, gym improvements, PE equipment, swim lessons, bowling, ski trips, Field Day, and all transportation costs associated. We support all students at Jordan so please help us by selling wreaths.

The JBC would like to thank Home and School for the tailgate this year. It was great to see so many families in attendance. As a reminder the delicious pulled pork was from Johnnie's Meat Market, a Jordan Family. Please remember to help Jordan Family-owned businesses as well!

Our Next Meeting: October 19th at 6:00pm in the Resource Room.
HOME & SCHOOL

Craft and Vendor Fair
It’s almost time for the Jordan Craft & Vendor Fair! We are looking forward to the Jordan Catholic School Fall Craft & Vendor Fair, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 15, at Farrell Hall. We already have more than 70 crafters and vendors signed up to sell their items this year, and we’re still getting registrations. This is always a great event for our community, with proceeds going to Jordan’s field trip fund.

Come hungry! We have lunch, a bake sale, and shopping galore! Entry costs $1, or free if you bring in a canned good for the Student Hunger Drive. Children 5 and younger get in free.
We also are accepting baked good donations for the bake sale we hold during the craft fair. Jordan families who donate items for the bake sale will get credit for a free slice of pizza or ice cream treat for their kids at lunch – one per child in the family. Baked goods can be dropped off from 3-4 p.m. Friday, October 13, or from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, October 14, at the school cafeteria.

For more information about signing up as a vendor, go online to jordanschool.com for an entry form or contact Carrie Patterson at carriejo783@gmail.com.
For information about volunteering to help, contact Kay Luna at lunakay@yahoo.com.

Penguin Patch Chairperson Needed
We are in need of a chairperson for our annual Penguin Patch. We have many helpers for this fun event, but need someone who can oversee it all. If interested, please come to the October meeting or contact Sara Klauer at sklauer77@gmail.com

President/Vice-President Openings
Our current co-Presidents are serving their last term this year. Those interested in being President/Vice-President for the 2018-19 school year, contact Sara Klauer at sklauer77@gmail.com
ATHLETIC NEWS
Boys Basketball - Grades 5-8
If your Grade 5-8 son is interested in playing Boys Basketball on the Jordan Catholic team, please have them sign-up in Mr. VanNatta's office. Season will be starting in October!
QC A's Baseball
There are currently open spots on the A's Roster for the following 2018 teams.
If interested, the contact person is listed below:
7U - Jason Fluegel at bendentin@yahoo.com
8U - Ryan Hawk at ryanhawk308@msn.com
10U - Tim Adam at timadam10@hotmail.com
12U - Darill Todd at 6todds@gmail.com
14U - John Westmorland at jamww@mediacombb.net
Rangeler's Basketball
Did you miss the Rangeler's tryout, not a problem, all 5th - 8th grade boys are welcome please visit  www.rangelers.com  for more information.
ALLEMAN HIGH SCHOOL
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 ---> Pioneer Pace Registration