6th Grade: Road Trip Project Based Learning
The 6th graders have been applying their decision-making skills to plan a road trip while managing a strict budget. Students are also integrating their knowledge of U.S. geography to optimize the selection of attractions along the trip. The final presentation showcases students' creative problem-solving strategies and provides an opportunity for them to practice communication skills during the presentation.
7th Grade: Lake Erie STEAM Project
In conjunction with reading “A Long Walk to Water” in ELA, our 7th graders are digging deeper into purposeful service by learning about current happenings at DLDT, a Cleveland-based nonprofit, and further examining issues impacting Lake Erie. In STEM class, students are immersed in a project aimed at raising awareness and contributing to the mitigation of a pressing environmental concern affecting Lake Erie.
8th Grade: Pinball Machine STEAM Project
The 8th graders have been fully engaged in designing and building a functional pinball machine! Students took on the challenge by demonstrating hands-on engineering skills to create all the various elements of a pinball machine, including left/right bumpers, a ball plunger, and creating a unique theme. They did an amazing job executing their blueprint ideas from start to finish. The kindergarten students spent a few minutes today playing the pinball machine games, and it was a memorable experience for everyone!
Father Daughter Dance
We are excited to bring you the 2024 Father Daughter Dance. Dance the night away on Saturday, April 13 at the Columbia Ballroom. The theme is Enchanted Forest so come dressed in your favorite whimsical dress. Think butterflies, fairies and flowers - it will be a magical and memorable time! Purchase your tickets by March 29.
Easter Fundraisers
Egg Drop
The PTU will be your Easter Bunny! Order 24 eggs for $20. Eggs will be filled with a combination of candy, stickers and small prizes. You can either choose to pick up eggs at SJJ or have eggs scattered in your front lawn the night before Easter (on Saturday, March 30). Sign up by March 21. There are also volunteer opportunities to fulfill your students’ service hours! More details are listed in the flyer and links below!
Click here to order your eggs: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/sjj-ptu-egg-drop?cart=fcfe7af4-90bc-4325-929a-db9f99aa1d76%21%2173275761
Sign up to be an egg dropper: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FA9AB2AAAFDC52-47954470-easter?useFullSite=true#/
Sign up to help fill the eggs: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FA9AB2AAAFDC52-48114730-fill?useFullSite=true#/
See’s Candy
Order your favorite chocolate or candy just in time for Easter! Place orders by March 21. Click here to order:https://www.yumraising.com/secure/stsjj_sjj_ptu_easter_candy_yumraiser_2/Kri_Arc3604/candy
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
On behalf of the American Heart Association, thank you to our school community for raising $3,444.42 during SJJ's recent Kids Heart Challenge /American Heart Challenge program.
As a thank you from the American Heart Association, our school will be able to purchase gym equipment recommended by Mr. Vadini.
Families and schools are critical links in providing the foundation for cardiovascular wellness in our country. Our support and participation in the Kids Heart Challenge/American Heart Challenge made a tremendous impact in helping millions of Americans through increased awareness of cardiovascular disease, lifesaving scientific research and critically needed education efforts.
Great job SJJ students and families! A special thank you to Mr. Vadini and Mr. Clark for organizing the event for us!
