The Lion Line

Dear Parents,

It is hard to believe we have completed the first nine weeks of this academic year. Thank you to all those volunteers who made the Pumpkin Party a huge success and those who supported our October Skate Station Family Night. We have seen great growth in our scholars during this quickly moving year. Please take a few minutes to think about the changes and growth you have seen in your scholar, we would love to hear about it. It is not a cliche to say that every day of school is valuable. We cannot stress enough the importance of having your scholar in school every day and on time.

The change in weather has been great. Along with the change in weather comes a need for warmer outerwear. Please be reminded that non-SJCA outerwear may not be worn inside the classroom/buildings. November brings in several holidays, take a moment to thank a Veteran for their service to our country and plan to attend our join Veterans Day concert listed in the events calendar. Additionally, we will be hosting a Veterans Day Grab and Go drive-thru lunch on Thursday, November 9th, look for additional information to come. We look forward to continuing to pour into our scholars and grow the SJCA-OP community. On a safety note, we are noticing a number of parents on their cell phones in the parent pickup line, please delay those calls, texts, or emails for the safety of our scholars.

Lastly, we communicate to our staff that the Virtues we promote to our scholars must first be modeled to them. We seek to model the SJCA Standards of Virtue daily in our interactions with the scholars, each other, and our parents. Parents, we appreciate you working alongside us in modeling these Standards of Virtue with your scholars, our staff, and the greater school community; be it in carline, one-on-one conversations and interactions with your scholars' teachers. Please consider supporting the OP teachers through the 1776-Promise program. We greatly appreciate your trust and support.

Anthony (Tony) Bradley

Headmaster

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11/01 Fall Picture Retakes Formal Uniforms Required

11/07 Lion Cub Chorale: Veterans Day Concert 6-7 p.m. @ OP Campus Gymnasium

11/09 Get Air Spirit Night 5-8 p.m.

11/10 Veterans Day Holiday (No School)

11/17 Spirit Day ($2)

11/20-24 Thanksgiving Break (No School)

11/30 Board of Directors Meeting 6-7 p.m. @ FI Campus

12/18 Half-Day Dismissal: 11:15 a.m.

12/18 Ugly Sweater Day ($2)

12/19 Half-Day Dismissal: 11:15 a.m.

12/19 Country Christmas ($2)

12/20 Half-Day Dismissal: 11:15 a.m.

12/20 Pajama Day ($2)

12/21 - 01/04 Winter Break (No School)

01/05 Teacher Planning Day (No School)

01/08 Scholars Return to Campus

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1. turn the device horizontal
2. click on the date you wish to view
3. swipe to the right to see the day's activities

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For: Fourth-Grade and Fifth-Grade Scholars

Date: Wednesdays

Session Dates: Nov. 1st, Nov. 8th, Nov. 15th, Nov. 29th, Dec. 6th, Dec. 13th, Jan. 10th, Jan. 17th

Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: SJCA-OP Gymnasium

Cost: $35 (includes SJCA Basketball T-Shirt)

• The SJCA basketball club sessions will offer a wide assortment of basketball developmental skills for all athletes, regardless of skill level. Students will expand their game knowledge, improve their ball handling and shooting skills, increase agility and endurance, and learn to work as a team.

  
  

• Sessions will begin with basic skill development and progress to more advanced skills, including 3-on-3 scrimmages.

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Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: SJCA-OP Campus Gymnasium

Veterans, come and have lunch served up by our staff and volunteers and grilled by our very own Headmaster Anthony "Tony" Bradley.

Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Location: SJCA-OP Campus

We will have a drive-through style grab-and-go lunch prepared for you. Your choice of hamburger or cheeseburger, chips, and a drink. Just our way of saying thank you for your service.

Jim Horne served as the State of Florida's first appointed Commissioner of Education under Governor Jeb Bush. As a Florida State Senator, Jim led education policy and budget reform. He was the catalyst behind many of the education reforms spearheaded by Governor Bush, many of which have become national models. As a key leader in Governor Bush's plans for education reform in the Senate, he was tapped by Governor Bush in 2001 to take the reins of the Nation's inaugural K-20 system of education. As Commissioner, he recognized three separate Pre-K - 20 delivery systems (Universities, Community Colleges, and K-12) into one seamless education system. Jim was also responsible for implementing the most robust education reforms in the Nation and overseeing the distribution of the entire Pre-K - 20 budget of nearly $20 billion dollars.

Email: info@stjca.org
Website: www.stjca.org
Location: 1324 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park, FL, USA
Phone: (904) 637-4325
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