March 12, 2021 Lion's Roar

Christ-centered, service minded, servant leaders of tomorrow.

~SJPS Vision

March 12, 2021

Greetings Families! What a fine start to the week with sun and warmer temperatures! Don't forget to turn your clocks ahead on Saturday night--"Spring forward." The days will continue to grow longer and we continue to journey through Lent toward Easter!

I am eagerly looking forward to the 2021-2022 school year!

Here are a few thoughts that I have in planning for next year, I am hoping to create a few groups of interested parents and teachers to help with planning for:

Technology at SJPS - There is always a need for help from experienced and talented individuals who can assist us in all aspects of technology at SJPS.
Outdoor Learning and Prayer Space- We started raising money through the Soles for Catholic Education Walk and were blessed with a very generous donation at Christmas for a total of $7,000 so far. We need people to help us plan and put this project into action for our students.
EANS Grant I will be applying for this grant within the next couple of weeks. This is Emergency Assistance for Non-Public Schools and is available to us very soon. There are parameters for this grant. The need is not to apply/write the grant, it is to help with thoughts and ideas for the funds, helping to plan implementation, and follow through.

If you are interested in helping us at SJPS in any of the groups listed above, please email school@stjerome.org and we will contact you as we move forward with these projects. Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Over the last year, we learned that we can overcome challenges and adversity. We have been able to learn new ways of doing things, conquer our challenges and adapt to new strategies. Some of this has been a blessing in disguise. Overall, we were successful in attaining our goal--our students in school learning, face to face, 5 days a week. God is so very good!

Peace and all good,

Mary Johnson

Fr. Jerry Herda

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Volunteers are needed! Sign up here if you have taken the Safeguarding Course!

Every year Mrs. Owens submits student art work to the Helen Farnsworth Mears Art Exhibition & Contest. Artwork is submitted by students in the Oconomowoc area. The artwork will be on display at the Oconomowoc Public Library in the near future.

Congratulations to Mrs. Owens, and to the award winners listed below!

3rd – Delaney Eldridge, St. Jerome Parish School: Still Life

Honorable Mentions

Marigold Fritz, St. Jerome Parish School: Still Life (A-2D)

Kristyna Paloucek, St. Jerome Parish School: Letter Design (A-2D)

8th Grade Fundraiser Pizza Lunch - Pizza is on Wednesday, March 17th

Please place your order by 5pm Sunday 3/14 and give your payment to your homeroom Teacher on Wed 3/17. Details for ordering and paying are in the link below.

Rocky Rococo Pizza lunch - Order Here!

Iowa testing continues for grades 3, 5 & 7. Please do not schedule doctor's appointments if possible during this time.

Please contact the school office if you would like to join our private facebook group!

Special Bus Routes- Special bus routes will run on March 15th, March 19, and March 29- April 1 due to OASD not having school on those days.

On April 1 our school has an early release @11:30. There is no pm bus so please make transportation arrangements.

April 1 is an early release day, 11:30.

Easter Vacation is April 2 - April 9.

Home & School is offering "Screenagers, The Next Chapter"

The SJPS Home and School Committee is proud to present this virtual virtual screening event!

Our children have been on their screens more than ever this year. This seems like the perfect time to talk more about their emotional health. We hope this virtual experience provides a great resource for your children and families.

This is a free event for SJPS families only. Recommend for adults and children, grade 5 and up. Register via the link below and watch at your convenience between March 15th and 31st!

View the movie trailer here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ecDraB2YExA

Click here to register and receive your viewing materials-https://watch.screenagersevent.com/screenings/nextchapter-stjerome

Questions or trouble viewing?

Contact Emily Keigher at emilykeigher@me.com

OASD Summer School

In order to register for the OASD summer courses, you will need to complete an application by April 6. This information is on the OASD Summer School webpage.

Any NON-OASD student or students from local parochial/private schools must complete an OASD student application form every year prior to summer school registration (this is different from the Family Access account registration). See the flyer in the email for more information.

Please note: If your child previously attended summer school or if you have an older child who attends Oconomowoc High School, you do not need to request a new login or password for your Family Access account.

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We follow Jesus in our thoughts, words, and actions

every day by learning to love, loving to serve,

and serving to lead.

~SJPS student recited Mission

St. Jerome Parish School educates

and prepares students to be led by Christ to be the best version of themselves as collaborative workers, complex thinkers, and servant leaders for lifelong learning and a continued relationship with God.

~SJPS Mission Statement