Catholic Schools Week Is January 28-February 3. See Attached Flyer for Details on the Special Activities of the Week!

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1 January 23, 2018 A Message from the Principal: New Leadership for St. Anthony s School Dear Parents, It was a year ago this month that Superintendent of Catholic Schools Mona Faulkner contacted me and asked if I would come out of retirement and return to St. Anthony s School as its principal to complete the school year, and I was happy to accept. In March she asked if I would be willing to stay one more year as the principal as they continued the search for a principal for the school, and again I was happy to say yes. It has been a joy and an honor to work once again with the staff, parents, and students of the school in this mission and vocation of Catholic education, and I look forward to continuing to do so through the end of the school year. Good news for the school community is contained in the letter from Superintendent Faulkner that you will find as an attachment to today s packet. A new principal has been hired for the school! I look forward to working with her in making the transition in leadership a smooth one. God continues to bless the SAS community! God bless you and your family. Live, Jesus, in our hearts forever. Susannah Nelson, Principal Kindergarten Sibling Registration The registration form for siblings who will be attending kindergarten at SAS in August of 2018 was attached to the January 9 Tuesday Packet. Forms will be processed in the order in which they are submitted. Please be sure to indicate whether you prefer the full day or half day option. Testing will take place in March; calls to set up the testing date will start in late February. These documents will be needed on the scheduled testing day: the child's birth certificate, baptismal certificate, and immunization card. You can either bring the originals and we will make copies, or you can bring a copy. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Reynolds at ext Hot Lunch Orders Reminder February Thursday/Friday orders are due tomorrow (Wednesday, January 24). A $5 late fee will apply to orders placed after January 24. Late orders will not be accepted after Friday, January 26. Catholic Schools Week Is January 28-February 3. See Attached Flyer for Details on the Special Activities of the Week!

2 Bishop Ochoa at School Mass on January 30 9:00 A.M. in the Church The School Mass during Catholic Schools Week has been moved to Tuesday, January 30 to accommodate Bishop Ochoa s schedule so that he can join us that day as the presider at the Mass. We are so honored to have Bishop Ochoa with our community to help us celebrate Catholic Schools Week! The students in 2F will be presenting the School Mass that day. There will be no School Mass on Friday, February 2. All students must be in Mass Dress on Tuesday, January 30. Please join us! WCEA Catholic Identity Survey Your Input Is Important! Each year the school completes specific reviews as part of our ongoing WCEA/WASC accreditation work. This year is the scheduled review of Catholic Identity Standards 2 (Prayer/Sacraments) and 7 (Signs/Sacraments). The process begins with an online WCEA survey of these two areas; this survey is provided to all parents, staff members, and the pastor. The survey will open today at 4:00 P.M. and remain open through February 2. Your input is valuable and appreciated thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. The link to the survey is: Springboard Update Chess class started this week and is currently full. Lego Engineers will begin in late February and has a few openings. Please remember that registration is being done via hard copy and NOT online. Please contact Kim Boyer at kimboeyr10@comcast.net if you have any questions. Talent Show See Our SAS Students Shine on January 31! * Rehearsal Times: Grades K 4 will rehearse on Monday, January 29, from 9:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Grades 5 8 will rehearse on Tuesday, January 30, from 11:15 A.M. to 2:50 P.M. Performers must have all music, costumes, instruments, dancing shoes, props, etc. with them on their rehearsal date, as this will be their only opportunity to practice in the gym prior to the show. * Talent Show Times: All are invited to attend and enjoy the Talent Show in the gym on Wednesday, January 31. The first half of the show will take place from 10:30 to 11:30 A.M. There will then be a lunch break, and then the second half of the show will begin at 12:30 P.M. and continue until the acts are finished (about 2:30 P.M.). Attention 8 th Grade Parents Deadline for Admission to SJMHS Is Jan. 31 The deadline for admission to San Joaquin Memorial High School is January 31. The application can be accessed at this online site: to sjm/ Please note the flyers attached to this packet with further information about how to apply for financial aid at SJM. Mardi Gras Grams If you would like to order "Mardi Gras Grams" for your child or staff members, the forms to do so can be found in the Tuesday Packet. Each Mardia Gras Gram costs $1. The deadline for orders is February 7; they will be delivered on February 13. Thank you for your support of this fundraiser that benefits Catholic Charities, and many thanks to the students in the SAINTS service club for coordinating this fundraiser.

3 See s for Scholarships Let s help one of our graduates attend San Joaquin Memorial High School! Seventh grader Sofia Fanucchi will be continuing the fundraiser her brother Luca began last year, the See s for Scholarships fundraiser. This candy sale raises money for a $3,000 per year scholarship for an SAS 8th grader attending SJMHS. This year the candy sale will not include orders and deliveries; instead, the candy will be sold after school on February 2 (just in time for the Father/Daughter Dance!) and March 2 (just in time for the Mother/Son Dance!) and on VIP/Grandparents Day (March 23). Sofia and her family will also be speaking at the Sunday masses and selling candy at St. Anthony's, Holy Spirit, and St. Paul Newman Center. The recipient of the scholarship will be chosen by the administration and staff; criteria include academic standing, service to others, and financial need. As with all the scholarships at the school, students who apply will be asked to write an essay. Thank you for your support! Prayer Request Stacey Frausto, mother to Sophia Frausto in 2F, had surgery today at Stanford. Please pray for a successful surgery and a smooth recovery. Spelling Bee Update Congratulations to these super spellers whose performance in the SAS Oral Spelling Bee on January 19 advanced them to the next level of competition: the Non Public School Spelling Bee at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School on February 3. Well done! * Grade 2: Giovanni Dias, Misha Monga, Katherie Tiburcio * Grade 3: Madison Amrong, Jack Lucas, Norah McCoy * Grade 4: Zelie Bolton and Manit Monga (Isaac Patel is the alternate) * Grade 5: Andrew Bryan and Vien Tran (Naomi Trujillo is the alternate) * Grade 6: Mary Ellison Hage and Thomas Spencer * Grade 7: Daniella Golik and James Mahoney (Vince Smith is the alternate) * Grade 8: Kyle Kashian and Ethan Quinn (Kate Landon is the alternate) The top students from the OLPH Spelling Bee will advance to the Fresno County Spelling Bee on Wednesday, March 14. Father-Daughter Dance Is Friday, February 2 This year s theme is Denim and Diamonds. Join us in the gym from 7:00 9:00 P.M. Please see the attached flyer for details about this special night for SAS dads and their daughters. Purchase tickets online through the school website. Box Tops We are still collecting Box Tops through March. Weekly awards will be given for the top collector. If you need more information, please contact Keri Herzog at kherzog75@aol.com.

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7 Catholic Schools Week January 28- February 2 Sunday - Celebrating Our Parish Student Government students will speak at each English Mass at St. Anthony and Holy Spirit Student work will be displayed in the vestibule of St. Anthony s Church. Monday - Celebrating Service Each grade will write thank-you cards to a service organization of their choice. Tuesday - Celebrating Students The School Mass that week will be on Tuesday, January 30, to accommodate a change in Bishop Ochoa s schedule. There will be no Friday School Mass. Student work will be displayed on the hallway walls. Mrs. Nelson will share information on SAS alumni success at SJM in the Tuesday Packet. Wednesday - Celebrating the Nation Each class can take a virtual tour of our National Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Talent Show - 8th graders will put together a video to celebrate our students and the school. It will be shown during the Talent Show. Thursday- Celebrating Vocations Today is Warm Up to Reading Day. Students will write thank-you notes to the priests and sisters who work with us. Isaiah Munoz will write a nine half-hour novena prayer for students to discern and follow their vocation. He will lead the first prayer. Each grade level will lead the prayer at the start of their assigned half hour. 8:30 A.M.: 8th grade 9:00 A.M.: 7th grade 9:30 A.M.: 6th grade 10:00 A.M.: 5th grade 10:30 A.M.: 4th grade 11:00 A.M.: 3rd grade 1:30 P.M.: 2nd grade 2:00 P.M.: 1st grade 2:30 P.M.: Kindergarten What is a novena? Friday - Celebrating Faculty, Staff, and Volunteers No School Mass today. Teacher trivia game - Which class knows the most about the teachers? A news station will be invited to campus to speak with the students who presented at Sunday s Masses. Father-Daughter Dance

8 SAINTS sponsored Mardi Gras Grams All proceeds will benefit Catholic Charities. Candy Grams will be delivered to your child s classroom on February 13. Each Candy Gram is $ coupons on this page = $4.00. Please fill out ONE COUPON FOR EACH CHILD. Checks are made payable to SAS. Please place all money and forms in an envelope marked MARDI GRAS GRAMS PLEASE KEEP MESSAGE INSIDE THE LINES. Surprise your child and be Christ on earth helping those in need. NO LATE ORDERS Important!!! Deadline is Wednesday, February 7th Name Teacher Message Name Teacher Message Name Name Teacher Teacher Message Message

9 Another Chance to Donate! All NEW Italian Dinner Wine Tasting!!!! Please join us from 6:00-7:00PM and taste some exciting wines. ($10 per person) Do You Need Parent Participation Hours? The Wine Table at the January 27 th, 2018 Italian Dinner Needs Donations We are looking for Cash Donations and/or Wine Bottle(s) (minimum $20- $300max). Every $20 of cash or wine value will count for 1 Hour Parent Participation Please leave donations in the office with your child s name and class to receive credit. *Pizza party for the class with the most donations* Thank you for your generous support! If you have any questions please contact Tera Campos

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11 SAN JOAQUIN MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Faith Learnin g Service APPLY ONLINE TODAY! SJM SCHOOL APPLICATION Deadline: January 31, 2018 Requirements: A completed online application submission 7th and 8th grade unofficial transcripts a copy of immunization records completion of the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Exam SKIP THE $35 FEE and use PARTNER2 waiver code before January 31, 2018 SAVE THE DATE Freshman Registration Night is on March 1, 2018 For more information, contact Patty Nunez, Admissions Director at pnunez@sjmhs.org or at (559)

12 SAN JOAQUIN MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Faith Learnin g Service FACTS (GRANTS & Financial Aid Application) Submitting your Financial Aid Application Online Application Deadline: February 16, 2018 To apply for financial aid, please visit Financial aid is intended to help qualified students attend Memorial who may not otherwise be able to do so because of limited financial resources. For the 2017/18 school year, Memorial awarded $675,000 in financial aid. Financial aid is awarded in the form of tuition reduction grants. The amount of each award is based upon the demonstrated financial need of the student s family in relation to all other families applying. The following supporting documents are required to complete the application process: Copy of 2016 Federal Form 1040, 1040A or 1040-EZ U.S Individual Income Tax Return. If applicant and co-applicant Eile separately, we require both tax returns for the 2016 tax year. We do not require state tax returns. Copies of all 2016 W-2 Wage and Tax Statements for both applicant and co-applicant. Copies of supporting tax documents if you have business income/loss from any of the following: o Business Schedule C or C-EZ and Form 4562 o Farm Schedule F and form 4562 o Rental Property Schedule E (page 1) o S-Corporation and Partnership Schedule E (page 2), Form 1065 (5 pages), Schedule K-1 and Form 8825 o Estates and Trusts Schedule E (page 2) Form 1041 and Schedule K-1 Copies of supporting documentation for household Non-Taxable Income such as: Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers Compensation, and TANF. If you do not Eile a tax return, you are required to provide documents for all income received. After completing the online application, these documents may be uploaded to the FACTS site or faxed to All documentation is imaged upon receipt and then destroyed. You may login to FACTS to review the status of your application. You may also contact Lisa Jones (ljones@sjmhs.org) or Rob Del Pozo (rdelpozo@sjmhs.org) in the Business Ofcice if there are additional questions or concerns. Apply online Today! 1406 N. Fresno St., Fresno, CA 93703

13 RSVP by January 29 to (559) or Financial Aid and Admission Applications are available at Apply Online Today! SAN JOAQUIN MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Faith Learnin g Service 7th & 8th Grade High School Information Night Parents and students are invited to the San Joaquin Memorial High School Information Night at the home of Phil and Dorothy Christensen. Join us for dinner while Administrators and Admission Staff address all of your Memorial inquiries. Date: Wednesday, February 7 Time 6:00pm - 8:00pm Place: Christensen Residence, 2504 West Sample, Fresno, CA

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