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January 6, 2023
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
May be 2023 be filled with good health and much happiness and not just lots of snow!
END OF THE QUARTER/NO SCHOOL/REPORT CARDS - Thursday, January 12th marks the end of the 2nd quarter and end of the 1st semester. Half the school year is over! There is no school on Friday, January 13th. This is a teacher workday. There is no school on Monday, January 16th. School will resume on Tuesday, January 17th, and that will be the first day of the 3rd quarter. Report cards will go home in the Friday Folders on Friday, January 20th.
STAFF UPDATES
- Miss Grace Gillis has decided not to return for the 2nd semester. Her last day is Friday, January 13th. We have been seeking a middle school teacher, and at this point we have had no luck. We hope to have an update by the end of next week.
- Mrs. Payne was originally not returning for the 2022-2023 school year. But she was kind enough to step in for the 1st semester since we were unable to find a teacher. Again, we have advertised and had no luck with hiring. Mrs. Payne will be staying for the 2nd semester. We are so grateful for her dedication and the sacrifices she and her family are making!
- Mrs. Rabaey will be having her baby in March so we are seeking a long term sub for first grade.
- Ms. Kate Straub has been volunteering the office and now is hired part time for the rest of the school year!
- Ms. Mandy stepped in as our pre k teacher to begin the school year. We are grateful for her dedication! We are working on a plan so she can step out of the classroom a little bit. We hope to share an update next week.
- We will continue to advertise for the open positions. Please pray for a complete team.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK KICK-OFF - Mark your calendar for Sunday, January 29th. Mandy Salfer has taken the lead with the book fair. Heather Gilbertson and Colleen Wenner will take care of the Mass. Looking for someone to take the lead with a simple breakfast. We have ideas and suggestions to help make this less work. Please contact Colleen if you are able to help. Teachers will be planning the special days and activities for during the week. More details coming soon.
OPEN HOUSE - Thursday, February 9th from 5:30-7 PM - This is an open house for all grades with a special focus on preschool and kindergarten. This is in place of a kindergarten round-up. More details coming soon.
LUCK OF THE IRISH - Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 11th. We need EVERYONE's help. If you are interested in being part of the planning team, please contact Mandy Salfer at mandys@johnirelandschool.org. A committee meeting will be scheduled soon!
JI CHRISTMAS PROGRAM - In case you missed it, here is the link to the program!
GOOGLE CALENDAR - Please check this calendar for the most up-to-date information. Click on the button below to go to the google calendar.
Blessings to you!
Colleen Wenner
507.931.2810
colleen.wenner@johnirelandschool.org
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