Dear SJPS Families,
Thank you for your donations of new hats, mittens, socks, and scarves for Catholic Charities! We will get the items to those in need. We are now beginning our November service drive. A request went to Father Gibson asking St. Jerome Parish to help bring Christmas cheer to the residents of Shorehaven. Please consider supporting the residents by ensuring they each have a gift to open on Christmas Day. Your contributions will bring joy and hope for the season. There are gift suggestions on the flyer at the bottom of this Lion's Roar. They are asking that the gifts not be wrapped. Thank you for helping make Christmas special for others.
Last Thursday, we had a pep rally for our amazing 8th grade volleyball team as they head to the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Tournament this upcoming Wednesday. Here is a link to the volleyball brackets. If you plan on attending the Seton Volleyball Tournament, please review the link to the Seton Covid Protocols.
The Seton Volleyball Championships are named after Sister Elizabeth Ann Seton, the founder of Catholic education in the United States. She was born August 28, 1774; established St. Joseph’s Academy, the first Catholic school in the United States; was the first United States saint, canonized in 1975; and is the patron saint of this tournament. Here is a link to an application for tuition assistants through the Seton.
A big thank you to Amy Schouten, Kelly Gricius and their team of volunteers for pulling off a spectacular Trunk or Treat! The children also really enjoyed the 8th grade carnival. Thank you to Mrs. Kysely, Mrs. Plasky, and team- we are so grateful that you were able to offer the carnival!
Are you ready to Lego?- There are a few slots left for Lego Masters Competition! We cannot wait for this exciting event. It's okay if you haven't registered yet--Mrs. Keigher is continuing to accept registrations! Come and join in the fun!
Our Legacy dinner is this Saturday! If you are unable to attend, please see the flyer below for free online registration.
The conference sign up schedule will be shared next week.
Library News:
Please remind your students to return their overdue library books. Overdue book notices from the first quarter of the school year were given to students last week.
Two students have already stepped up and taken responsibility for library books that they lost or damaged. Thanks to them for bringing in brand new, replacement books so that others could continue to enjoy some of the library’s most popular titles.
If you have questions about lost or damaged library books, please contact Mrs. Klein at mklein@stjerome.org.
8th Grade Fundraisers:
The next Eighth grade Rocky’s Lunch will be 11/17. All proceeds from this fundraiser help support the 8th grade class as they raise money to go to Washington DC. Please submit your order by 11/12 at 5pm. Order through this link!
