“Hold fast to the hope that lies before us.” – Hebrews 6:18

Welcome Back- Faculty and staff are thrilled to welcome our students back into the building! Classrooms look wonderful, as our teachers have worked diligently to create a positive learning environment for our students. Tomorrow we celebrate our return to school with an opening of the year prayer service in church organized by Mrs. Estephan and Mr. Clark, and a pizza picnic lunch sponsored by our PTU. What a great way to kickstart our hopeful new school year!

Go Vikings- This coming weekend is the opening weekend for all of our sports teams- Football, Volleyball, Cheer and Cross Country! I look forward to a great season ahead for all of our student athletes!

Thank you- Due to the generosity of donors participating in WeGiveCatholic over the last two

years, our courtyard has been entirely revamped into a green space that will be used for

outdoor classes, study areas, and prayer in nature. Most recently, the outdoor flooring

and turf were added. We are extremely fortunate for the renovation.

EdChoice Scholarship- Last month opened a new opportunity for families in Ohio to obtain

scholarships for attending private schools, like Saints Joseph and John. This is a great opportunity for families and for our school and there is still time to complete an application if you have not already done so. If you have already applied, applications are still being processed by the state. Please continue to check your email on file with the state of Ohio for updates. Once a family's scholarship is approved, SJJ will update and modify tuition payment agreements and/or issue tuition refunds as needed and as soon as possible. Please email the school business manager Mrs. Patty Briggs at pbriggs@sjjschool.org if you have questions about the EdChoice Scholarship Program.

Blessings,

Mrs. Schenek

Please join me in welcoming Mrs. Kristin Miller to the role of middle school English Language Arts/Reading and 7th grade homeroom teacher. Mrs. Miller will officially begin teaching our middle school students on Wednesday. She brings 12 years of experience in education, specifically teaching middle school ELA. She is excited to return and teach at her alma mater and the school where her children also attend. Mrs. Miller's solid teaching experience coupled with her passion for writing will undoubtedly have a positive impact on our students!

We say farewell to Mrs. Katie Wirtz as she moves on from SJJ and Catholic education tomorrow. We wish her the best in her future endeavors!

Bus riders- This year, SJJ is implementing bus tags for students in grades K-2 who ride the bus. The laminated tags should remain attached to your child's backpack. This helps our faculty and staff to quickly identify which bus students ride home to help ensure a speedy and safe dismissal process.

Car riders- All students received two laminated windshield placards with student last names printed on them. Please place this placard on your visor as you move through the car line so faculty and staff coordinating dismissal can easily view them. We ask that parents/caregivers picking up students keep this placard visible until your child enters the car. If you need additional placards, please contact the school office.

Thank you for your help!

PLEASE NOTE THE SCHOOL SCHEDULE FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR:

MORNING

7:15 am- Building opens and students may enter the building to report directly to McGraw Hall.

Car drop-offs may not occur prior to 7:15am.

7:30am- Teachers pick up students from McGraw Hall and escort students to homeroom. Students arriving after 7:30am report directly to their classrooms.

7:45 am- Tardy Bell Rings.
Students not in their seats and ready to learn at 7:45 am will be marked tardy.

AFTERNOON

2:00pm- End of day bell, dismissal after closing prayers.

Please see the attached information and application regarding free and reduced lunch for the 2023-2024 school year.

Those interested in the program must return the application by August 31, 2023.

For questions, please contact school business manager Patty Briggs at pbriggs@sjjschool.org or by phone at 440-238-4956.

Save the Date

Parents - Please join the PTU on Monday, September 11th in McGraw Hall from 6:30-7:30pm as we go through the events and fundraisers planned for the school year. Help is always appreciated! At this meeting we will share the upcoming events and the type of assistance that is needed. Hope to see you there!

Annual Craft Fair

The annual PTU craft fair will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023. The craft fair is from 9 am - 4 pm. The show consists of more than 100 crafters at tables in McGraw Hall, the gym and the connecting hallways.

Please click on the link below for more information:

https://fb.me/e/9c5JVwMPp

PTU EXECUTIVE BOARD:

• Co-Presidents- Natalie Pratt, Roxanne Yurcik
• Treasurer- Tina Dzik
• Secretary- Laura LaNasa
• VP of Operations- Krista Klefos
• VP of Marketing- Julie Lytle
• VP of Fundraising- Kristina Arch

To reach our PTU team please email stsjjptu@gmail.com

Please complete these additional forms. Students will be unable to use technology if the Acceptable Use Policy Agreement Form and Chromebook Contract are not signed. Thank you!

Acceptable Use Policy Agreement Form

https://forms.gle/tLzkuuKpviF8vaz9A

Photo Release Consent Form

https://forms.gle/R1wikmnWBjWrKYEu7

Handbook Acknowledgement Form

https://forms.gle/mBoTUG76MRPZLHbX7

Chromebook Contract

https://forms.gle/ojxFWEdmS9aLwmF49

Viking Cove Registration

https://sites.google.com/sjjschool.org/viking-cove/home

**Every family needs to fill out the digital registration form in order to have their child attend Viking Cove.

Saints Joseph and John School offers a safe, teacher-operated after-school care program. The faculty and staff of Saints Joseph and John School offer an after school care program for students enrolled in our school.

Viking Cove (aftercare) is available for students in grades K-8 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Students will enjoy an after school snack, participate in a supervised homework time and then explore a variety of activities directed by Sts. Joseph and John teachers and aides.

Please use the following link to register for the program: sites.google.com/sjjschool.org/viking-cove/home.

There is no charge to register for this program. If you are not interested at this time, but find a need for the program during the school year, you may register at a later date.

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Viking Cove is always looking for new or slightly used games, toys, flashcards, and puzzles. Send any donations to the Viking Visionary Center. We thank you for your consideration in advance.

Shelly Schenek, Principal

sschenek@sjjschool.org

Jennifer Francis, Assistant Principal

jfrancis@sjjschool.org

Angela Bosko, Little Vikings Preschool Director

abosko@sjjschool.org

Patricia Briggs, Business Manager

pbriggs@sjjschool.org

Joe Clark, Admissions and Marketing Coordinator

jclark@sjjschool.org

Fr. Barry Gearing, Treasurer

FrBarry@sjnohio.com

Fr. Joe Mamich, President

jmamich@sjohio.org

Saints Joseph and John School lives the values and teachings of our Catholic faith, serves as Jesus served and encourages lifelong learning.