In the Next Two Weeks.......
March 29: Trivia Night at 6:30 Farrell Hall
  • Doors open at 5:30
  • There are a few tables still available
April 1-5: Conference Week (Optional)
April 1-12: Swimming 3rd Grade
April 2: Autism Awareness Jean Day $2
April 2-9-16: Stations of the Cross
  • See April Calendar for Details
April 5: Adoration 1pm / Benediction 2:45pm
April 5-6: Spring Musical
April 8-12: Student Council Week
April 13: Confirmation Retreat Day
April 13: Alleman High School Heritage Ball
April 15: FACTS Applications Due (Spalding/School)

Note: There is No School or Childcare on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Monday.

See April Calendar (below) for Monthly News
Save the Date..........
May 10: Science Fair, Grades 7 & 8
FACTS Deadline Fast Approaching!
The FACTS deadline is quickly approaching - April 15!
FACTS Application is required to receive any and all scholarships.

If you need application assistance, contact Wendy Todd: wtodd@jordanschool.com or 309-793-7350 x202.

2019-2020
Re-Enrollment
Re-Enrollment Packets came home Tuesday with your youngest student.

Due Dates to Remember:
April 15th : Educational Deposit Due
July 1st : Balance of Educational Deposit Due
August, 2019 : Immunization Health Forms OR
the date of your scheduled appointment
March, 2020 : Dental Forms for Grades 2 & 6
March, 2020 : Eye Forms for Kindergarten

Please update any information that has changed from last year, complete forms and return to school.

Note: PreK classes have very few openings available.

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Summer Camp Update!!!
Many of you have asked about the missing AM Summer Camp the week of June 10th - this is the week of St. Pius X Vacation Bible School for students age 4 to Grade 4. Look for Registration forms to come from St. Pius X mid-April.

Today we added an AM Photography Camp for Grades 5 & 6 the week of June 10th. If you have a 5th or 6th grader who would like to participate in Photography Camp June 10-14, write it in on your registration form.

Error on form for PreK-K: Let's Go Garden!
The dates for PreK-K "Let's Go Garden" Camp should read June 17-21. We apologize for this oversight.

For 7th and 8th Graders, Sr. Clementia is asking for volunteers (service hours) to help with Vacation Bible School. You must commit service for all five (5) days.
ADMINISTRATIVE NEWS
Join us in raising funds April 2nd for AUTISM AWARENESS DAY!!!

SHOP AT SCHOOL STORE . NET!
Students came home with information on Schoolstore.net. Thank you to all the families who are participating so far and who have made purchases already! By entering your Golden Ticket number you are eligible to win $100. One of our families is holding that lucky ticket!

Our students have been excited and we appreciate your support while you shop online!
Schoolstore.net is online shopping and easy way to help raise money for your school. There are three (3) ways to shop: donate a gift card to a classroom, shop at the online family bookstore and/or shop online with over 400 featured merchants. For every purchase you make using our code our school will receive a percentage.
This is an ongoing program. Mark it as a 'favorite' along with SCRIP and Amazon Smile! See below for more ways little savings/shopping habits can help our school!

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SPRING PICTURE DAY -
STUDENT AND SIBLING PHOTOS BEING OFFERED APRIL 4TH
April 4th is a Spring Picture Day for all students interested. Forms will be coming home. 

TSS Studios will be here the morning of April 4th to take pictures. It will be a dress up day for students as well. The difference with this picture day is that there is a sibling option! The company is opening at 7:00 for any parents that want to bring in siblings for a group photo. Photos will be taken in the foyer of Farrell Hall.

No requirement to purchase, but parents will have the option to buy online if they wish.

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SPALDING SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
The John Lancaster Spalding Scholarship application is due April 15, 2019. Click below to view a Checklist and the Protocol and Procedures that need to be followed.

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THANK YOU!
Thank you Mrs. Mitzi Christenson for your PreK donations of Y arn , Glitter , Popsicle Sticks , and so much MORE! We are so appreciative!

Thank you Randazzo family for donating books to the PreK and Kindergarten classrooms! We love them!

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WALK-A-THON T-SHIRT ART CONTEST
Students were notified of the 2019 Walk-a-thon T-Shirt Design Contest going on right now. Drawings are due April 1st and the winner will be announced April 5th.
STUDENT NEWS
BOYS TRACK MEETING
There is a Boys Tennis Meeting March 29th (Friday) at Culeman's Hall at Seton, Moline from 3:30-4:00. Track is open to all boys in Grades 6-8. This meeting is for athletes only, but are parents are welcome.

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SPRING MUSICAL - YOU'RE INVITED!!!! - APRIL 5TH AND 6TH!!!!!
All ye lubbers and lads, ye and I, a buccaneer be.
Finest time ye ever have had, come along with me!

Come see Jordan's annual Spring Musical, featuring our 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students! Get ready for an adventure of a ship full of swashbuckling pirates, led by their crafty crooner, the King of the High 'Cs'. They anchor away to head to the Pirate Singing Contest, but are halted when they find a stowaway on board! What will they do to the stowaway? Will the King win them the singing contest like he does every year, or will something stand in his way? Come set sail April 5th and 6th at Alleman High School! Doors open at 6:30 and the show begins at 7:00.  Tickets are $5.00 for everyone , and can be purchased through Ms. Dvorsky, Mrs. Todd in the main office, or at the theater the night of the performances.

Man that sword, ye cowardly swab! Off to sail the rollicking sea.
Not a ship we would not rob. Pirates all are we!   

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STUDENT COUNCIL WEEK
APRIL 8-12TH!
Step into Spring with Student Council Week!
Monday, April 8th- Decades Day- 7th & 8th graders can choose a decade of history to dress as individuals did during that time period.

Tuesday, April 9th- Twin Day- 7th & 8th graders will pick a friend(s) and dress the same. Pre-ordered Happy Joe’s Breakfast Pizza delivered at 9:15.

Wednesday. April 10th- Dress up Day- Dress for Success -DRESS UP DAY SCHOOL WIDE , and students bring in a can of food to StEp Up to helping those in need. (St. Pius Food Pantry)

Thursday, April 11th- TrOpIcAl DaY for ALL students and staff .
***7th & 8th grade students will be available to help lower grade classrooms during their study halls between 12:45-1:15 and 1:15-2:00pm. ***KONA ICE TRUCK after school 2:30-4:30***

Friday, April 12th- Blackout Day-8th grade; Whiteout Day- 7th grade
Volleyball Game Finals- 2:30 in the gym; staff/student VB game to follow.
PARENT ORGANIZATIONS
BOOSTER CLUB MARCH STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to the following students named Booster Club Student of the Month for February!
Grades K-2: Rowen Happ
Grades 3-4: Alex Shaw
Grades 5-6: Dagen Henzen

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Small and Large
Ways that
YOU
Can Make A
Difference!
We Collect:
Box Tops - #10 Business Envelopes - Prairie Farm Milk Caps - Pull Tabs - Used Ink Cartridges

You can Shop:
Scrip - Amazon Smile - Schoolstore.net

You can Donate Your Time by Volunteering or
Monetarily to:
Empower IL or Jordan Catholic School