Dear SJB Families,

We had our first All School Mass today on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary. Father Mark taught us a new word: Anaphoneo. This is the greek word for "loud cry of joy" and is used to describe Elizabeth's reaction to meeting Mary in the Visitation. Why is this important on the Feast of the Assumption? It helps explain the importance of Mary. Father Mark said this is the only time that word is used in the entire New Testament. It is used only 5 times in the Old Testament and each of those times is a reaction to an encounter with the Ark of the Covenant. Mary is the New Ark of the Covenant because she bore the Word of God made flesh - Jesus Christ. Mary was assumed into Heaven and looks on us with love, always pointing us to her Son! See you at Mass!

"Never be afraid of loving the Blessed Virgin too much. You can never love her more than Jesus did.” ~St. Maximilian Kolbe

Maggie Javins



As a Family of SJB, you have full access to our virtue program

Disciple of Christ, Education in Virtue is more than a curriculum; it’s a way of life – the means to a happy life and a healthy mind. Our school has purchased an institutional membership, and we invite you to sign up – for free.

There are videos and resources for the entire family – parents, educators, teen and young adult and children as young as 4 years old.

Simply use the following link and then type in the zip code of our school. When you see our school name, click on it and that’s it! You now have access to 100 % of the Openlight Media website.

Virtue Program Family Link

Prudence (Also known as Diligence) is one of the cardinal virtues.

Definition: "Right reason in action." Prudence enables one to reason and act rightly in any given situation

Prudence in Practice:

• Seeking advice from reasonable and trustworthy persons when making decisions.
• Carefully considering all circumstances before making a decision.
• Praying about what the Lord would have you do before making a decision.
• Acting upon a sound decision made after thoughtful deliberation.

Saintly Example- St. Pedro Calungsod

Enlightened by faith, the path prudence points out to us may not always look wise to the rest of the world. St. Pedro Calungsod is a great example. At the age of fourteen, he was invited to accompany the missionary priests who trained him and to hand on the faith to others. He traveled to Guam, where he immediately began helping spread the gospel. One day conflict arose with a chief who didn’t want the Christian missionaries in his village; he burst in on the missionaries, swearing to kill them. Witnesses who knew Pedro well said he could have bested the chief in hand-to-hand conflict or successfully run for his life. Instead, Pedro stood by the priest who was with him, dodging spear after spear, until the enraged chief finally impaled him through the heart. Smart, athletic, talented, and faith-filled, seventeen-year old Pedro had much to live for. Instead, listening to the wisdom of God, he chose to lay down his life for what He believed in.

Scripture: Matthew 6:22–23

“The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is sound, your whole body will be full of light; but if your eye is not sound, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!”

Prayer

Dear Jesus,

You know what is best in every situation. Please help me to grow in the virtue of prudence, so I can know what I should do in each circumstance I face today. And once I know it, help me to do it for love of You.



Amen.

Annual Plant Show is on Tuesday 8/27

• Plants may arrive on Monday 8/26 .
• Plants must be here by 8:10 on Tuesday 8/27 to be in the show.
• Any questions - email Mrs. Pleus.

HASA Callout

• HASA is our Home and School Association and does so much for our teachers and students.
• First meeting is 8/20 at 7PM in the Library. Use the Cul-de-sac entrance.
• Anyone is welcome to attend.
• HASA is looking for new members, a treasurer, and volunteers for their many awesome events including Grandparents Day, Trunk-or-Treat, Father-Daughter Dance, and many more.

Pay HASA Fees

If you have not done so already, please pay your HASA family fees.

• $10 for one child
• $20 for two children.
• $30 for three or more children.
• You may pay by credit card on Eventlink.
• You may send cash or check payments to the school office. Please note your last name and your children's names on all monies sent to the school office.

Volleyball Registration Night

• Volleyball registration is Wednesday August 21 from 5-7PM in the PAC.
• For new families - the PAC is the Pursley Athletic Center also known as the gym.
• Please complete all forms on Eventlink.
• Please pay the $40 fee on Eventlink here.

The YAC (Youth Activities Committee) is our parent group that handles athletics and other extracurricular activities for Saint John's. They are gearing up for the fall sports schedule. See the information below.

• All Students MUST be registered before practicing for any SJB athletic events.
• Please pay volleyball and cheerleading fees on Eventlink.
• Please upload Physical Forms and complete CYO forms on Eventlink.
• We play Football as part of the CYO Knights at St. Elizabeth's. Please use the following link to complete their forms. Football Forms and Fees
• If you are interested in playing volleyball or cheerleading - please contact the following wonderful volunteer coaches.
• 5th Grade Girls Volleyball: Kenda Osterholt
• 6th Grade Girls Volleyball: Kelli Bunn
• 7th Grade Girls Volleyball: Katie Pleus
• 8th Grade Girls Volleyball: Lisa Farias
• 5th - 8th Grade Girls Cheerleading: Adalee Carsten
• 5th - 8th Grade Boys Football: Chris Berg (St. Elizabeth Parent) 7th/8th GroupMe
• 5th - 8th: All Saints Cross Country - First Practice is August 12th 5:30 - 7PM at Homestead Environmental Center. Contact Henry Steele or Ben Steele with questions.

There are some changes to aftercare this year

• Aftercare will take place in the PreSchool Room and Pick up will be in the cul-de-sac at Door #9. There will be a doorbell for you to ring.
• Miss Sydney Strack will be our Aftercare Teacher.
• All families must complete a registration form on Eventlink. This form provides information to the Aftercare teacher and only needs to be completed once.
• Parents will be sent a statement each week. They can pay by check, cash, or credit card. If paying by credit card, please use Eventlink. They payment is due by the following Friday.
• Aftercare costs $11 per student per day.
• Aftercare hours are until 5:30 PM each day.
• There are semester and quarterly options available for a reduced daily fee.
• Aftercare Payments

Please look closely at the school calendar. Delayed Start Fridays do not begin until September 6th. This was to give parents a little extra time to make arrangements. There will be NO BEFORE SCHOOL CARE on Fridays. The school will open at 8:45.

Spirit and Uniform Store Available

Our new uniform store is available.

• The site is broken into different categories: Uniform, Fridays Spirit Wear, etc.
• When order there is an option to add a comment. It is very helpful to add your children's name to the comment so we can deliver uniforms in a timely manner.
• Uniform Store

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Do you know someone that wants to be a Substitute Teacher at SJB?

We are in need of substitute teachers. In order to be a substitute, you must apply with the diocese and hold a valid substitute license from the state.

• Diocesan information located here.
• Valid Substitute Permit application from State found here.
•  Licensed or Retired Teachers - $125 per Day/ $75 Half Day
• High School Diploma and Valid Substitute Permit - $100 per day/ $60 Half Day