Dear SJA Parents,
Congratulations on completing
Week 8 of Distance Learning!
This week was quite exciting for our graduates and their families. Our 8th graders said goodbye and received their diplomas, in "SJA style" , via a car parade around the school. The teachers lined the perimeter of the school, in their STREAM t-shirts and held up posters, to wish the best to our graduates. Students received the red carpet treatment. Upon arriving at the front of the beautifully decorated Mercy Center, each graduate's car door was opened by Fr. Marty. The graduate then literally walked on the red carpet, while Sr. Josephine accompanied each student, to receive the long-awaited diploma they had worked so hard for, over the years, from Monsignor McGraw. You could hear the graduation music, cheers, and honking horns from the decorated cars in the background as Mrs. Prisco and Mr. D'Alonzo called out the name of each graduate upon his/ her arrival. Finally, it was a true honor for me to declare over the microphone as each student became an official graduate of St. Joan's. We know that the Holy Spirit will guide our graduates - their faith will be a constant and will remain with them through life’s challenges and future successes. We will miss you, Class of 2020!
We continue to finish strong as our students complete the 4th quarter. For example, our 2nd graders became Global Horticulturists by doing a virtual field trip. They learned about hydroponic systems, how to make plant cuttings, and grow edible plants. Students also discussed global food security through self-sufficiency and the importance of the reduction of food waste.
We look forward to Rise Up Day on Tuesday, May 26th in which Pre-K4 thru 7th grade students visit next year's teachers and learn about curriculum highlights and expectations. We are also excited about our Kindergarten Zoom Graduation and Kindergarten Graduation Parade on Thursday, May 28th!
As we prepare for next year, The Diocese of Palm Beach Office of Catholic Schools allowed me to streamline our survey by merging the Diocese of Palm Beach Survey with the St. Joan of Arc Survey.
Please click on the link below and complete the St. Joan of Arc School 2020-21 Survey by Thursday, May 28th.
The purpose of the survey is to obtain your input on your preference on the commencement of the school year. More details will follow as to how we are aiming to accommodate the varying needs of our families as we work diligently to keep our St. Joan of Arc Community safe and healthy.
Please click here for the survey.
Please remember to sign up to return and pick-up items from St. Joan's via SignUp Genius.
Many blessings,
Mrs. Roberts
Principal