SJRCS Wildcat News

Dear SJRCS Families,

As we approach Veterans Day, I want to take a moment to honor and express our deepest gratitude to all the veterans within our school community and beyond. Their service and sacrifices have granted us the freedoms we cherish today. To pay tribute to these heroes, we will be holding a special prayer service on Monday at school, where our students will join together in remembrance and thanksgiving. We invite you to join us as we honor our veterans and pray for their continued well-being.

I would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our families for your incredible support and participation in this week’s Cocoa Crawl Fun Run. The Fun Run link will be active until Monday morning for those of you who haven’t yet had a chance to participate. We are so close to having 100% participation, which would allow students a Christmas Spirit Dress Down Week! All proceeds will go toward security enhancements for our classrooms. Again, thank you for your support. We are truly blessed to have such an engaged and generous school community.

Finally, we’re excited for tomorrow night’s big game! The Harlem Wizards will be facing off against our very own Team Frederick at Frederick Community College (FCC) at 6:00 PM. This promises to be a fun and memorable event, and I am especially thrilled to join in on the action by representing our school! I hope to see you there!

Thank you for your continued support, dedication, and involvement in our school community.

With a grateful heart,

Mrs. Kim Hanner, Principal

We want to express our appreciation to you for your continued support and dedication to picking up your children up on time each day. Your punctuality helps our school run smoothly, ensures a safe and organized dismissal process, and shows your commitment to your child’s routine. Thank you!

We’ve noticed some children standing up and leaning out of the sunroof during dismissal. This is unsafe, and we ask that you ensure your children remain securely inside the vehicle at all times while on school grounds. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe.

For the safety and comfort of all students and staff, we kindly remind you that dogs are not allowed on campus. While we love our furry friends, bringing dogs to campus can create safety concerns and distractions. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. Thank you!

Join us for the return of Breakfast with Santa! Bring the whole family for a festive buffet breakfast, a gingerbread house contest, crafts, and more holiday fun with Santa. Tickets are $15 per adult and $10 per child. H.S.A. members can save $5 on their total by using the discount code "HSA" at checkout on MySchoolBucks. Click here to sign up for Breakfast with Santa!

The holiday season is the perfect time to fill your home with festive cheer. This year, add a touch of holiday magic while also supporting our school by purchasing some beautiful festive florals!

Orders will be available for pick up at SJRCS the week of December 2nd. Please place your orders by using the QR Code or by clicking here to be taken to MySchoolBucks. Orders are due by Friday, November 22nd. Please email Samantha Lynch slynch1613@gmail.com with questions.

Ho Ho Ho! The holiday season is nearly upon us, and the Elves are preparing to open the Secret Santa Workshop! Our hardworking Elves have been busy for months, creating a shop that promises to be the best yet. When the children return from Thanksgiving break, they’ll have a chance to shop for special gifts for family and friends!

Keep an eye on the Supporters of Saint John’s Facebook page for photos of our amazing inventory and a link to sign up as one of Santa’s helpers. Please remember, all volunteers must be VIRTUS certified. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Nicole Holler at 301-748-6393.

Upcoming HSA Events:

Poinsettia Sale

The holiday season is the perfect time to fill your home with festive cheer. This year, add a touch of holiday magic while also supporting our school by purchasing some beautiful festive florals!

Orders will be available for pick up at SJRCS the week of December 2nd. Please place your orders by using the QR Code or by clicking here to be taken to MySchoolBucks. Orders are due by Friday, November 22nd. Please email Samantha Lynch slynch1613@gmail.com with questions.

Breakfast with Santa - December 7, 2024

Kick off your Christmas celebrations at the HSA’s Breakfast with Santa on Saturday,

December 7. SJRCS families are invited to gather at McElroy Hall for a morning filled

with a delicious breakfast buffet, holiday arts and crafts, family gingerbread house

decorating contest, pictures with Santa and more!

When: Saturday, December 7th

Where: SJRCS McElroy Hall

Time: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Doors open at 8 AM)

Ticket Sales: $15 per adult, $10 per child (2 and under are free). Please click here to be

taken to MySchoolBucks to order.

Current HSA Members receive $5 off total order - use discount code HSA at checkout -

must be 24/25 school year HSA member.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Lori Salvatore at

loribsalvatore@gmail.com.

Member Sign Up:

If you’d like to join the HSA as a member, please click here

Please click here for the November H.S.A. Newsletter

Raise Days means more earnings for St John Regional Catholic School/Frederick, MD.

The biggest earning event of the year just got bigger. Get participants ready for major earnings November 14-15 AND November 21-22. Start planning now to make the most of it!

New for November: 2 chances to earn!

How it works

• 175+ brands on bonus, November 14-15 AND November 21-22. Participants can shop during the week that works best for them, or join us for both!
• Bonuses apply exclusively to eGift cards and reloaded gift cards.
• Participants must have an online account to participate.
• Participants can plan ahead with a sneak peek of all brands on bonus on Wednesday, November 13—available exclusively on the RaiseRight mobile app.

Tools to spread the word

• Email invite template to easily invite new participants in time to earn big
• Social media graphic to share on your organization's social channels
• Flyer to print or distribute digitally

Please click here to register for RaiseRight SJRCS!

Veterans Day will be observed on Monday, November 11th. Each year, the president of the United States signs a proclamation declaring November Military Family Month, a time our nation will honor the commitment and sacrifices made by the families of our nation's service.

The tradition of placing a STAR in the window dates back to World War 1. In 1917 Army

Captain Robert L. Queissner designed and patented a simple flag with a blue star to reflect the

World War 1 service of two sons. The appeal of this flag quickly caught on. When World War 1

began claiming the lives of many young Americans, a new flag developed.

Red Stars honor living, retired and former military personnel.

White Stars honor deceased military personnel.

Blue Stars honor active military personnel.

We are asking SJCS families, in honor of our Veterans living and deceased, to decorate at least one star in honor of a Veteran in their family or community. If you would like to decorate a star, please click here to download the star template.

We are in need of recess volunteers for the month of November. Please click here to sign up.

You may click on the picture to open calendar view

November:

8 (Fri) 7th & 8th Grade Dance

11 (Mon) Storytime for Tots 8:30 AM, Veterans Day Prayer Service 9:00 AM

13 (Wed) World Kindness Day - Wear a yellow shirt with gym pants and shoes

15 (Fri) Noon Dismissal - No Lunch - No Wildcat Aftercare End Trimester 1

21 (Thu) Mass 10:00 AM, No Wildcat Aftercare

26 (Tue) No Wildcat Aftercare - Spiritwear Day

27 (Wed) No School - Thanksgiving Break

December:

2 (Mon) School Resumes

9 (Mon) Mass 10:00 AM

If you are interested in ordering lunch from school, please be sure to create an account with All About Lunch Deli by clicking here. For those families who have money left over on their MSB account from last year, you will be refunded through FACTS by the end of September.

The most up to date version of the Family Handbook can be found by clicking here.

Our 8th Grade Newsletter is where parents can keep up-to-date on the latest information for our soon-to-be graduates. You can access it anytime by clicking here! Our new 8th Grade Newsletter will be updated as needed and will be full of information about high school testing, shadow days, important dates and deadlines, as well as other pertinent information for both local private and public high schools.

If your child will be absent, or your child has an appointment and will need to be picked up early from school, please fill out the absentee form by clicking here. In doing so, the front office will be notified and can mark your child's attendance report accurately, as well as, have your child ready for you when you arrive to pick them up for the appointment.

Please note - per AOB regulations, early dismissal ends at 2:20 PM. Parents arriving after that time will be instructed to wait in the parking lot for regular dismissal.

It is important for parents to follow the designated drop-off and pick-up times for their children at school. The school cannot take responsibility for any supervision or accidents that occur before 7:50 a.m. or after 3:15 p.m. If a parent is unable to pick up their child on time, enrolling in the school's aftercare program is a helpful option. However, instances of tardiness will result in an additional late pick-up fee. If the student is participating in a supervised activity outside of school hours, specific arrangements must be made for drop-off and/or pick-up at the designated times. Please value and respect the school staff, teachers, and administration by being punctual and adhering to the designated drop-off and pick-up times. See page 32 of the handbook for more information.

Students in Grades 3 - 8 who are designated as walkers or bike riders should live within a two-mile distance of the school. They will require the written permission of a parent or guardian and the school administration to be released with these groups. Please click here to register your child as a walker or bike rider.

Google Classroom is an important tool used at SJRCS. Teachers post homework daily and give assignments using Google Classroom. It is important that parents become familiar with Google Classroom to support their students. It is very helpful to use your child’s log in information so that you can see everything your child sees. We encourage parents to view a short video on how Google Classroom works. Please reach out to your child’s teacher with any questions regarding Google Classroom.

Google Classroom How To

If you are visiting the school during the school day or for evening school events, we ask that you park in the Pk-3rd grade parking lot. Please do not park in any of the numbered spots as those are reserved for teachers and staff. We also ask that you not park in the spots on the side of the school reserved for the Parish Offices.

This tip line is offered to expand the means for students, staff, and the community to come forward if they are aware of threats, possible self-harm by a student or other behavior that could adversely impact a particular school community. The tip line is administered through a partnership of the Maryland Center for School Safety and the Maryland Department of Emergency Management.

Report a Tip

8414 Opossumtown Pike Frederick, MD 21702

Phone: 301-662-6722

www.sjrcs.org