Dear St. Jerome Parish School Families,
The Archdiocese has directed us to follow our local school district's decision regarding closure.
OASD just made the decision to close area schools, SJPS will follow and be closed beginning Monday March 16th. Our school will remain closed for two weeks unless we are instructed differently.
Teachers will reach out to families regarding instructional plans. All of the teachers have a plan in place to continue learning. Teachers will be at school during normal hours and can be contacted with any questions regarding instruction. Please contact your teacher or the school office if you are in need of a device for your child to use for their learning.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue through these uncharted waters. There is no precedent. Our goal is to keep everyone safe and learning continued for our students.
Dr. Kathleen Cepelka, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Archdiocese of Milwaukee shared this prayer with all principals this morning:
Prayer of Pope Francis to Mary during Coronavirus Pandemic
O Mary,
you always shine on our path
as a sign of salvation and of hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,
who at the cross took part in the pain of Jesus, keeping your faith firm.
You, salvation of the people,
know what we need,
and we are sure you will provide
so that, as in Cana of Galilee,
we may return to joy and to feasting
after this time of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform to the will of the Father
and to do as we are told by Jesus,
who has taken upon himself our sufferings
and carried our sorrows to lead us,
through the cross,
to the joy of the resurrection.
Amen.
Under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the
entreaties of us who are in trial, but deliver us from every danger,
O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.
Thank you,
Mary Johnson
Fr. Tom
