9-15-16 Dear Parents, Tomorrow is Picture Day! Dress your little

9-15-16
Dear Parents,
Tomorrow is Picture Day! Dress your little darlings up, practice their best
smile, and send them in to us! It's always such fun to see what they wear
on picture day and to imagine the smiles on the faces of your Christmas card
recipients. It's such a smile for us! Pictures will be taken first thing in the
morning so as to preserve that hair style upon which you worked so hard!
We have a wonderful weekend coming up, with promises of both sunshine
and showers. Take advantage of this down time with your child as we
approach the cooler days of autumn. As the days grow discernibly shorter,
the minutes seem to fly more quickly. Spend time watching the slow turning
of the leaves. Catch a football game, or an end of season baseball
game. Celebrate the liturgy with your parish family. Thank God for the
blessings with which He has showered you in the person of your precious
child!
Fondly,
Mickey Tovey
PICTURE DAY IS TOMORROW,
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16.
PICTURES WILL TAKE PLACE FIRST THING IN THE MORNING.
PLEASE BE SURE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED
YOUR CHILD’S PICTURE ORDER.
THE PHOTOGRAPHER WILL BE TAKING THE ORDERS
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PICTURES.
DIGITAL BACKGROUND BEING USED
DO NOT WEAR GREEN!!!
SEPTEMBER UPDATES/REMINDERS
15
OCTOBER HOT LUNCH FORM POSTED
16
PICTURE DAY
PIZZA FRIDAY
17
5:00 PM SIXTH GRADE MASS PRESENTATION OF BIBLES
6:30 PM DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE SCHOOL HALL
18
12:00-3:00 PM MOTHER/SON OLYMPICS
19
8TH GRADE CONFIRMAND/PARENT/SPONSOR 7:00 P.M. CHURCH
IOWA TESTING WEEK
PARENT CLUB MEETING 7:00 PM PARISH OFFICE DINING ROOM
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8:15 AM SCHOOL MASS
HOT LUNCH
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PIZZA FRIDAY
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2ND GRADE PARENT CHILD MEETING 7:00 PM CHURCH
27
OCTOBER HOT LUNCH FORMS DUE
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8:15 AM SCHOOL MASS
HOT LUNCH
28-30
CAMP TIMBERLEE
30
PIZZA FRIDAY
OCTOBER UPDATES/REMINDERS
1
PET BLESSING IN PAVILION 10:30 A.M.
EIGHTH GRADE CONFIRMATION RETREAT 1:00-6:00 P.M.
3
SEVENTH GRADE CONFIRMATION MEETING 7:00-8:30 P.M.
4
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 P.M.
5
SCHOOL MASS 8:15 A.M.
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NO SCHOOL DIOCESAN INSTITUTE DAY
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NO SCHOOL DIOCESAN INSTITUTE DAY
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TAILGATE PARTY 11:00 A.M. GYM
10
NO SCHOOL COLUMBUS DAY
12
SCHOOL MASS 8:15 A.M.
14
MOVE YOUR FEET CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INITIATIVE
19
PRAYER SERVICE 8:15 A.M.
20
CHEF’S NIGHT OUT
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SEVENTH GRADE CONFIRMATION RETREAT 1:00-6:00 P.M.
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EIGHTH GRADE CONFIRMATION MEETING 7:00-8:30 P.M.
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SCHOOL MASS 8:15 A.M.
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HALLOWEEN
BOX TOPS BATTLE
September 15, 2016
We will be collecting Box Tops again this year. Please be sure to see
the flyer included in today’s posting.
CHESS SCHOLARS
Chess scholars will be available again this year for students in grades
K-8. Please see flyer in today’s posting for details.
FOOTBALL MANIA
Please provide your family and friends with the opportunity to
participate. Ten weeks of chances to win per ticket. Our goal is to
sell 500 tickets for a profit of $7,000.00 for our school! If you
would like additional tickets, please contact the school office.
DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17.
See a separate flyer for more details on this wonderful event. It is
taking place earlier in the school year! Contact Trisha Dunne-Smith
for more information. Tdunne_smith@yahoo.com.
MOTHER SON OLYMPICS - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18.
See a separate flyer for more details. Mother Son Olympics will
take place on the heels of Daddy Daughter! These two events will
be another great way to bring families and children together in a
fun and unique way. Contact Elizabeth Woodbury at
ohizzy@aol.com or Erica Cabrera at ecabrera0517@sbcglobal.net.
OCTOBER HOT LUNCH
The October Hot Lunch order form is included with today’s posting.
Please be sure to return order to the school office by September 27.
SCHOOL PICTURE ORDER FORMS
School pictures will be taken -TOMORROW- Friday, September 16.
Color Portraits processes pictures by homeroom so please be sure to
complete an order form for each child. Pictures will be taken with a
green digital background. Color Portraits is requesting that students
do not wear green for picture day.
Good morning families,
It was great fun at Good Old Days last weekend! I'm already looking
forward to next year.
Here are our upcoming events and volunteer opportunities -9/17 -- Saturday, Daddy Daughter Dance
It is sure to be a wonderful event! Contact Trisha Dunne-Smith for more
information or to provide donations. Tickets will be sold at the
door. Tdunne_smith@yahoo.com
9/18 -- Sunday, Mother Son Olympics
Sons should have received invitations to (and details for) the Mother Son
Olympics taking place on 9/18/2016 via their backpack. Please send in $20
per family with the family name to the school office by Friday. Contact
Elizabeth Woodbury at ohizzy@aol.com or Erica Cabrera at
ecabrera0517@sbcglobal.net
9/19 -- Monday, Parents' Club Meeting
The first general meeting of the Parents' Club is scheduled for:
Monday, September 19, 2016
7 p.m., Parish Office Dining Room
We hope to see everyone there!
Football Mania (On Sale Now!) and Tailgate Party, Sunday, October 8
Let's join together to make our fundraisers a huge success!
Football Mania ticket sales are already in full swing -- if you run out, contact the school
office for more! Teri Hardesty at terih@stjohnwinfield.org
Mark your calendar for our Tailgate Party, Sunday, October 9. Watch the Bears and
support our school! Click on the link to sign up and for more information. Tailgating
spots are already being purchased. Contact Mike Cabrera at 630.330.2619 for more
information and to volunteer. Go Chicago!
https://stjohnwinfield.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/2016TailgatingforSJB/tabid/804733/Default.aspx
Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive - September 16, 17, 18. To warm up for the
dancing and/or the Olympics, consider volunteering a 1-2 hour shift for the Knights'
Tootsie Roll Drive. The 48th annual Intellectual Disabilities or "Tootsie Roll" Fund Drive
supports local programs which help people with special learning needs. The drive is one
of the most recognizable activities of the Knights. Contact Jack Kozak at
jackbn001@gmail.com or Ray Stachniak at raymond.stachniak@parsons.com
Room Parents, Hot Lunch Wednesdays & Pizza Fridays!
Current sign ups on School Speak include:
Room Parents -- Room parents have a lot of fun! Sign up for the school year to help the
parents and teacher coordinate classroom events and activities for your child's class
(e.g., Valentine's Day party);
Wednesday Hot Lunch Server -- you can sign up for one or more Wednesdays by date;
Pizza Friday Server -- you can sign up for one or more Fridays by date.
If you are interested and a sign up is full, let us know! You can also attend a general
Parents’ Club meeting (first meeting date TBA) and express interest at that time. Or,
reach out to one of the Points of Contact listed below.
Points of Contact:
Mickey Tovey, Principal
Sue Blasi, President – sue.blasi17@gmail.com
Allie Borner, Vice President – allie2626@yahoo.com
Melissa Sachse, CPA, Treasurer –melissa@batterybuilders.com
CaSandra Grantz, Secretary – casandragrantz@gmail.com
Liz Maslona is serving as the Past President Advisor.
Have a great Wednesday.
Sincerely,
Sue Blasi
Box Top Battles
Our Box Tops races are on……
HUNGRY!!!
We will be collecting Box Tops
until Friday, October 21, 2016.
Please get them in and feed our
monsters
because
they
are
SUPER
hungry.
Let’s
see
which class will be the winning
class!!!!!! It’s been a looooong time
since they have eaten!!!!!
Daddy Daughter
Dance 2016
Please join us on Saturday, September 17th
for a wonderful evening at the
SJB Daddy Daughter Dance.
Doors open at 6:00
Dancing from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 for Dad and Daughter
$5 for each additional Daughter
Keepsake photographs taken for $5 each
Corsages $5 each
We will have a fun-filled night of music, dancing,
and fun for Dads and Daughters ages 4-15.
Tickets can be purchased at the event.
Raffle items will be available - including the latest
American Girl doll.
Snacks and refreshments will be served.
See you there!
Mother/Son Olympics
Sunday, September 18th
12-3 pm
SJB Church Lawn
$20.00 per family
Please join us for the Mother/Son Olympics.
Relay races, water balloon volleyball and many more games!
Bounce house for our little Wildcats!
Pizza, drinks and desserts will be provided.
Please send in money with Family name to the school office by Friday September 16, 2016.
Please clearly mark Mother/Son Event
Wednesday Hot Lunch for October 2016
Oct 5—Steamer’s hot dog, chips & dessert
Oct 19 spaghetti, bread & cookie
Oct 12 – Chic Nuggets, chips & Frosty
Oct 26—chic sandwich, chips & cookie
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Oct 5--Steamer’s hot dog, chips, & dessert …….. ………….……………………………………………………...…….$3.50
$1.25 each extra hot dog…………….…………………………………………………….……………………..…………………………………..$____
Name__________________________________ Grade__________
Total for Oct 5
_________
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Please circle one:
vanilla Frosty
chocolate Frosty
$1.75 each extra 5-piece………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….$___
Name_____________________________ Grade__________
Total for Oct 12
$_______
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Extra order of spaghetti………………………………..............................................................................................$3.00
Extra piece of garlic bread………………………………..............................................................................................$.50
Name______________________________ Grade___________
Total for Oct 19
$________
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Chikfila Breaded chicken sandwich, chips and cookie______________$6.00
Extra chicken sandwich - ______________________________________________________________$3.50
Name______________________________ Grade___________
Total for Oct 26
$_________
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JOHN’S SCHOOL. RETURN BY TUESDAY, SEPT 27. LATE ORDERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED DUE TO
VENDOR RESTRICTIONS– CONTACT LIZ MASLONA AT emaslona@gmail.com WITH QUESTIONS.
Develop your child's intellect through the fun game of chess! Current research has shown a strong link between chess and
academic performance in a variety of areas, including mathematics and language arts. Also, chess has been proven to enhance
motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity.
No previous knowledge of chess is necessary. Each class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period and guided practice
time. Both new and returning participants are welcome and will get to the next level under the guidance of an experienced
Chess Scholars coach. There will also be a chess competition with prizes towards the end of the session! Each child will receive
a participation medal and a chess keychain.
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Course Time: Wednesdays, October 12th - January 18th, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
No class: 11/23, 12/21, 12/28, 1/4(11 Classes)
To sign up for Chess Scholars, please visit http://payment.chessscholars.com/signup.
You will need to enter the class code SJW10.12.16 in order to register. Please register by 9/28 for the early bird price of $139.99.
If you have difficulty registering, please contact Chess Scholars at 847-482-9999 or info@chessscholars.com
No refunds will be made, unless there is insufficient enrollment. No make-ups will be scheduled for inclement weather or circumstances beyond our control. It’s the
parents’ responsibility to remind the children about the classes.
St. John the Baptist School
0S259 Church Street
Winfield, IL 60190
September 15, 2016
Dear Parents/Guardians,
My name is Sister Adele Human and I will be working at St. John the Baptist to provide
coordination of social work services for students. I am contracted through Hands of Hope
Counseling at Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet. I will be consulting with teachers, school staff,
and parents to assist in meeting the needs of the student. When appropriate, I will provide
classroom interventions, individual and group services to meet the developmental, preventive,
and academic needs of these students. Because of my experience and training as a social
worker, I am also aware of resources in the community. There are times when school
counseling services could be more effective if the student and family are also supported by
community agencies.
A student can self-refer for school social work services or they can be referred by a teacher, a
staff member, or a parent. After meeting with a student, the social worker will assess if the
student is appropriate for continuing services. When a decision is made for school social work
services, parents will be contacted and asked to sign a consent form to meet with a student.
You may also be asked to sign a Release of Information if needed in order to coordinate
services with outside professionals. I believe that the best way to help a student is to work as a
team with parents, staff and administration of the school.
Please feel free to call me at 336-782-7325 or email me at ahuman@cc-doj.org if you have any
questions or would like to make an appointment to speak about your child. I will be at St. John
the Baptist each Monday.
Sincerely,
Sister Adele Human, OP, LCSW
School Social Worker
336-782-7325
ahuman@cc-doj.org
La Escuela de San Juan Bautista
0S259 Church Street
Winfield, IL 60190
El 15 de setiembre, 2016
Estimados Padres/Guardianes,
Mi nombre es Hermana Adela Human y estaré trabajando en la escuela San Juan Bautista a
proveer servicios sociales. Estoy contratada por medio del programa de consejería Manos de
Esperanza por Caridades Católicas de la Diócesis de Joliet. Estaré consultando con los maestros
y padres para asistir las necesidades del estudiante. Cuando sea apropiado, proveeré servicios
individual o grupal para asistir a las necesidades de cada estudiante e intervenciones en el
salón. Por mi experiencia y entrenamiento como trabajadora social, estoy al tanto de los varios
recursos que existen dentro de la comunidad. Habrá ocasiones cuando los servicios de
consejería adentro de la escuela serán más efectivos para que el estudiante y la familia si
puedan ser apoyados por las agencias comunitarias.
Un estudiante puede pedir servicios sociales o pueden ser referidos por medio de un maestro o
padre. Después de una sesión con el estudiante, la trabajadora social evaluara si el estudiante
es apropiado para recibir servicios sociales continuos. Cuando la decisión es hecha de que el
estudiante debe seguir recibiendo servicios sociales, los padres serán contactados y se les
pedirá que llenen una forma de consentimiento para poder ver al estudiante. También se les
pueda pedir que llenen una forma para poder divulgar información para poder coordinar
servicios con otros profesionales de afuera. Creo que la mejor manera de ayudar a un
estudiante es en trabajar como un equipo con los padres, maestros y los directores de la
escuela.
Por favor siéntase libre de comunicarse conmigo por teléfono a 336-782-7325 o a correr
electrónico a ahúman@cc-doj.org si tiene cualquier pregunta o desea una cita para hablar
acerca de su estudiante. (Hablo español.) Estaré en la escuela de San Juan Bautista cada lunes.
Atentamente,
Hermana Adela Human, OP, LCSW
Trabajadora Social
336-782-7325 (celular)
ahuman@cc-doj.org
“Anything done for another is
done for oneself.”
- Pope John Paul II
SCHOOL
COUNSELING
PROGRAM
This is what we are called to do.
As school counselors/social
workers we are here to provide
the support that each family
needs.
We make an effort to create a
change in the family system in
order for the student to feel
successful in school.
2121 Oneida Street
Joliet, IL 60435
815-730-4891
catholiccharitiesjoliet.org
We are a faith-based organization providing
service to people in need and calling others of
good will to do the same.
Seeing the need in another,
using our gifts and talents
to meet those needs.
Role of school
counselor/social
worker:
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Provide crisis intervention, support,
and case management.
Maintain the confidentiality of student
and family.
Provide home visits if deemed necessary to understand and address barriers to learning,
Link students and families with school
and community resources.
Coordinate services with outside
community resources.
Encourage families to effectively participate in their child’s education.
Collaborate with all school personnel
to assess students’ social/emotional
obstacles to academic success.
Help families understand school
policies, services, and programs.
Assist teachers and administrators in
developing plans to help students with
academic and behavior problems.
Provide staff support and address any
classroom needs.
Develop/facilitate/coordinate prevention activities and intervention
strategies.
Provide staff development.
Work with students individually or in a
group.
Reasons to refer to a
counselor/social worker:
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Change in environment
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Academic concerns
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Family transitions
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Crisis situations
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Special needs of students
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Social concerns
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Emotional concerns
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Peer conflict
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Chronic attendance or tardiness issues
Making a Referral:
When should I refer a student to the
school counselor/social worker?
A student should be referred to the school
counselor/social worker when the student
shows signs of social and/or emotional
difficulties which are interfering with the
student’s success at school.
Teachers can contact the
school counselor/social worker
and complete a social work referral form.
Students can self-refer by
talking to a teacher/staff or
directly to the school counselor/social worker.
Sr. Adele Human, OP, LCSW
ahuman@cc-doj.org
336-782-7325
CATHOLIC CHARITIES,
DIOCESE OF JOLIET
How do I make a referral?
Parents can contact the school counselor/
social worker directly and complete all
necessary forms.
2121 Oneida Street
Joliet, IL 60435
815-730-4891
catholiccharitiesjoliet.org
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP BONFIRE
5th – 8th graders
Sunday, September 18, 6:30
St. John’s new fire pit
Games, S’mores, Pumpkin painting (bring a pumpkin)
Contact: Jennipher Graf at trillium92016@yahoo.com
Middle School Youth Group
Fall 2016 Schedule
Youth group is open to all 5th-8th graders.
We will begin our meetings (every other Sunday) with an open gym
at 6:30 in the school gym. Following the open gym, we will move to
the youth group room for the remainder of our meeting until 8.
Sunday, September 18, 6:30 -8
Bonfire at St. John’s pavilion – games, s’mores, pumpkin painting
bring a pumpkin!
Sunday, 10/2, 10/16, 10/30, 6:30-8
Meeting
Sunday, November, 13, 4:30-6
Thanksgiving Dinner neighborhood scavenger hunt, meet in the
youth group room for details
Tuesday, November 22, 5:00
We will make a meal at the Ronald McDonald House. Please RSVP to
me - only 10 spots available
Sunday, December, 11, 6:30-8
Meeting
Jennipher Graf – Trillium92016@yahoo.com (630)659-4101
The St. Francis High School community announces and congratulates 48 students from the
Classes of 2016 and 2017 who were recently designated to receive AP Awards for their
performance on Advanced Placement exams in spring of 2016.
There were 20 students who received the AP Scholar Award – receiving grades of at least 3 or
better on three or more AP Exams.
There were 11 students who received the AP Scholar with Honor Award – receiving an average
grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken and have grades of 3 or higher on four or more
exams. There were 17 students who received the AP Scholar with Distinction Award – receiving
an average grade of 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and have grades of 3 or higher on five or more
exams.
Please help us congratulate the following student or students from St. John the Baptist School
who were designated to receive an AP Award:
First Name
Anthony
Katherine
Stephen
Nicholas
Alejandro
Mark
Last Name
Clare
Kubik
Burns
Kurtyka
Monzon
Penas
Grade
Award
12
AP Scholar
12
AP Scholar
Class of 2016 AP Scholar with Honor
Class of 2016 AP Scholar with Honor
Class of 2016 AP Scholar with Distinction
Class of 2016 AP Scholar
Megan Jamen
Office of Institutional Advancement
St. Francis High School
"A Community in which Minds and Spirits Thrive!"
mjamen@sfhscollegeprep.org
(630) 668-5800 x1144
PLEASE SUPPORT “UNDY SUNDAY”
September 24/25, 2016
Catholic Charities is having an underwear and sock drive. Most people take
things like underwear for granted. Many of the children and seniors that we help
are in desperate need of NEW underwear and socks.
Please help us!!!
St. John the Baptist Parish
will be collecting for “Undy Sunday.”
We are asking parish families to donate adult, teenage and children’s
underwear, t-shirts and socks. All sizes are needed, including men’s XL
and XXL. Children’s pajamas and diapers are also needed.
Cash donations will be accepted. Please make checks
payable to: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet.