Notre Dame High School

Notre Dame High School
Nurturing leadership in young people
ND
Information Session
January 31, 2016
2:00—4:00 pm
Private Tours
Financial Aid
Clubs/Sports
For more information
Contact Cheryl Fenton
610-868-1431, ext 108
Kickoff
2-13-16
Registration Information
7th & 8th Grade Moralers
(Please return registration form to Mrs. Fenton no later than Monday, January 25)
Parent(s) Name:
__________________________________________________________________
Parent (s) Address:
__________________________________________________________________
Parent(s) Email Address:
__________________________________________________________________
Parent(s) Phone Number:
__________________________________________________________________
Student Name: ____________
Shirt Size: ________________
Partner School student attends: ____________
Registration fee is $20 (students will receive 2 T-shirts)
Checks made payable to NDHS Student Council
Mandatory meeting for parents on Thursday, January 28 at 6 pm
in the technology center.
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Bishop’s Annual Appeal
2016 Essay Contest
The Bishop’s Annual Appeal Essay Contest is for 7th Grade Students. One student will be
selected from each County as the recipient of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal Essay Contest.
The student’s essay that is chosen for the County they represent will be required to
attend the Bishop’s Annual Appeal Kickoff event, with their family, and read their essay to
attendees at the event. Essay recipients will receive a special award from Bishop Barres at
the Kickoff Event for their County.
Dates/Locations: The Bishop’s Annual Appeal Kickoff events are scheduled for April
2016.The dates and locations have not yet been finalized.
We invite all 7th Grade Students to write an essay containing no more than 300 words
on the Theme for the 2016 Bishop’s Annual Appeal
“Open The Door Of Mercy”
Essays should focus on ways that student’s give back to their school, parish, community
and family.
Essays must be submitted no later than Friday, March 11, 2016 to:
Diocese of Allentown
Office of Education
Attn: Essay Contest
1425 Mountain Drive North
Bethlehem, PA 18015-4722
Essays can also be e-mailed to:
[email protected]
St. Jane Frances de Chantal School
Catholic Schools Week 2016
Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service
Pre-Catholic Schools Week Events:
Sunday, January 24, 2016 – Speech and Debate Club Competition – IHM Chapel at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, January 29, 2016 – Phantoms Game - St. Jane Spirit Night!
Sunday, 1/31/16 – In our Parish
 Opening Mass 10:30 a.m. including Choir and Chime Choir members
 Spaghetti Dinner 1:00 -5:00 p.m. (HSA) Letter about pre-sale tickets coming out soon.
 Open House 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
 Instrumental Band Concert 1:00 p.m. In IHM Chapel
 Scholastic Book Fair 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in IHM Chapel
Monday, 2/1/16 – In Our Community
 Breakfast with the Principal for New and Existing Families 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
 9:30 a.m. Vocabulary Parade Assembly in IHM Chapel
 Food pantry collection – ALL WEEK! See letter in today’s communication folder.
 Tidy for the Almighty
 Scholastic Book Fair in IHM Chapel (8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
Tuesday, 2/2/16 – In Our Nation
 Veterans “Blessings” Bags – Letter to follow on the items needed
 Open House from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
 Scholastic Book Fair in IHM Chapel (8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, 2/3/16 – In Our Students
 Proud to Be a Janer Day! N.U.T. Day! Wear your green and gold – Show your School
Spirit!
 Dance-a-thon 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. $1 or more donation for St. Vincent de Paul Society
 Ice cream at snack time – HSA
 Buddy Activities after lunch from 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Board Game Marathon!
 No Homework tonight!!
 CYO Basketball Game at OLPH – Principal Shoot out (with a wager between OLPH and
St. Jane) Our Hawk Mascot will be at game too!
 Scholastic Book Fair in IHM Chapel (8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)

Thursday, 2/4/16 – In our Vocations
 Religion Bee
o 8:15 to 9:30 - Grade 1 and 2
o 9:30 to 10:30 - Grade 3 and 4
 Recitation of Divine Chaplet at Noon Grades 5 to 8
 Open House and Thank You Reception for our Alumni Donors – 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
 Scholastic Book Fair in IHM Chapel (8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and evening hours from 5:30
to 7:00 p.m.)
Friday, 2/5/16 – In Our Faculty, Staff and Volunteers
 Mass 8:15 a.m.
 Math Bowl – 6th, 7th and 8th Grade students will compete against teachers and alumni!
9:30-10:30 a.m. Academic Bowl Style
 Noon Dismissal
 NO EXTENDED CARE
 Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Saturday, 2/6/15 – In Our Families
 Snowflake Social Dance– Hampton Inn – HSA – Letter with information to be coming out
soon.
1st Annual 5th-8th Grade Speech
Competition
Hosted by St. Jane Frances de Chantal
School
Location: St. Jane Frances de Chantal School
1900 Washington Blvd. Easton, Pa
When: January 24, 2016 2:00p.m.
Requirements: 5th through 8th grader
Deliver a 4-7 minute Declamation (memorized) or
Original Oratory (original speech on topic of
participant’s choice)
Attire:
Professional: Boys: (jacket preferred, suit and tie, polo shirt,
no jeans/sneakers) Girls: (Dress shirt and pants/skirt,
professional dress, no jeans/sneakers)
*RSVP by January 19, 2016 to [email protected]
Any additional questions or inquiry about instruction before and after the
competition contact Blake McGill at:
Email: [email protected]
Cell phone: 484-892-0543
St. Jane Frances
de Chantal School
A tradition is Academic Excellence
1900 Washington Blvd., Easton, PA 18042
610-253-8442
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[email protected]
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www.stjaneschool.com
January 6, 2016
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are now planning for the next year school year. I hope you will continue to take advantage of all the
wonderful educational benefits at St. Jane Frances de Chantal School. We have raised our tuition only 3.5% for a
total of $110 for the 1st student. It is a modest increase, and we are very grateful to Msgr. Radocha and the parish
contributions through our use of the weekly tithing envelope. It is because of everyone’s weekly giving that we
can keep our tuition costs so low. I have included the new tuition schedule for your convenience.
With Catholic Schools’ Week fast approaching, we would like to give our current families the opportunity to
register for classes for 2016-2017 before we open registration to the public. The faculty, staff and I look forward
to our continued partnership in the education of your child.
Please send in this form with the $50.00 registration fee no later than January 29th.
If your child (ren) is/are returning to St. Jane Frances de Chantal School, please complete this paper:
NOTE: A non-refundable registration fee of $50 per family must accompany your child (ren)’s
registration. Thank you. Check should be made payable to St. Jane Frances de Chantal School.
Please note: If you have a child who will be entering KINDERGARTEN for the 2016-2017 school year, please
call the school office for a REGISTRATION PACKET. You do not need to list them as a registrant on this
form.
____________________________________________________________ grade for 2016-2017 ________
____________________________________________________________ grade for 2016-2017 ________
____________________________________________________________ grade for 2016-2017 ________
____________________________________________________________ grade for 2016-2017 ________
will be returning to St. Jane for the 2016 - 2017 school year.
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IF YOUR CHILD IS NOT RETURNING TO ST. JANE SCHOOL, PLEASE COMPLETE:
My child _______________________________________, will NOT be returning to St. Jane for the 20162017 school year.
My child will be attending (please list the school name and address if known)
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Reason for withdrawal:
______________________________________________________________________________________
THIS FRIDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER
CUP STACKING CLUB T- SHIRT ORDER FORM
DUE DATE January 15th
NAME _______________________________________ HOMEROOM ____________
GREAT QUALITY JERZEES BRAND T-SHIRTS
Make check payable to: Charles McGarvey
COST $10.00
“STACK FAST” Youth Small ______ Youth Medium ________ Youth Large _______
(Red T - Shirt)
Adult Small ______ Adult Medium _____ Adult Large ______ Adult XL _____
“STACK ATTACK” Youth Small ______ Youth Medium _____ Youth Large _____
(Orange T – Shirt))
Adult Small ____ Adult Medium _____ Adult Large _____ Adult XL _______
“CUP CRAZY”
Youth Small _____ Youth Medium _____ Youth Large _____
(Green T with 3-6-3 Cup design on back)
Adult Small _____ Adult Medium _____ Adult Large ______ Adult XL _____
Cup Stacking Terms, for example, 3-6-3, fumble, upstack, cycle, etc.
(Navy Blue T – Shirt with light blue and yellow lettering)
Youth Small _____ Youth Medium _____ Youth Large _____
Adult Small _____ Adult Medium _____ Adult Large _____ Adult XL ______
“BE A STACKER NOT A SLACKER”
(Yellow T – Shirt)
Youth Small _____ Youth Medium _____ Youth Large _____
Adult Small _____ Adult Medium _____ Adult Large _____ Adult XL _____
TOTAL AMOUNT OF ORDER $ ________________
Do not combine check with cup order
January 6, 2016
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Since we live in an area where the weather is so unpredictable, there are times in
which the children come to school and then must be dismissed early. Your child’s
safety is always our number one concern. It is very important that we know how to
send your child home when these situations occur. (If your home School District is
off, there is no bus transportation to or from St. Jane School.) Please complete the
form below and return it to your child’s teacher tomorrow. Please be sure to fill
out one form per child. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Marybeth Okula
Principal
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Child’s name: _________________________________ Grade: ______ A or B
My child should go home:
on his/her bus # ________
by car _______
*After Care IS NOT available on early dismissal snow/emergency days.*
Parent’s signature _____________________________________________
Best phone number to call: ______________________________________
St. Jane Frances de Chantal
School
A Catholic tradition in Academic Excellence
1900 Washington Blvd., Easton, PA 18042
610.253.8442
www.stjaneschool.com
[email protected]
Dear Parents and Guardians:
FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment will be conducting the financial need analysis for St. Jane
Frances de Chantal School for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year. Families applying for
financial aid will need to complete an application and submit the necessary supporting
documentation to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment by April 30, 2016. Applicants can apply
online by clicking the FACTS link at www.stjaneschool.com at the very bottom of the page.
Once an online application has been completed, the following information will need to be sent to
FACTS to complete the application process:
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Copies of your most recent Federal tax forms including all supporting tax schedules.
Copies of your 2015 W-2 forms for both you and your spouse.
Copies of supporting documentation for Social Security Income, Welfare, Child Support,
Food Stamps, Workers’ Compensation, and TANF.
All supporting documentation can be uploaded in pdf format online.
Documentation can also be faxed to 866-315-9264 or mailed to the address below. Please be
sure to include the applicant ID on all faxed or mailed correspondence.
FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment
P.O. Box 82524
Lincoln, NE 68501-2524
If you have questions or concerns about the application process, you may speak with a FACTS
Customer Care Representative at 866-441-4637.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Marybeth Okula
IT’S HawkWalk TIME… VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED!
It is time to begin planning for this year’s HSA HawkWalk Marathon. As many of
you already know, the HSA HawkWalk is our spring fundraiser and has been very
successful for the past 7 years. Through HawkWalk and other fundraisers, the
HSA has previously been able to make major improvements to our school,
including security upgrades, air conditioning for our buildings, and new bathroom
facilities. How exciting! This year our goal is to raise enough funds for additional
facility and technology upgrades for our students. We need your help!!
The HawkWalk committee will be holding their first meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 26th
at 6:30pm in the Conference Center (the building next to the school). We will
continue to meet weekly as needed until the day of the event, which is Friday,
April 22nd. There are several tasks that need to be completed over the next few
months to be sure we have another successful event. If you think you can help in
any way, please fill out the form below and return it to Staci Burgess c/o Lina 2A.
Thank you in advance for joining our group!
I would like to help with the HSA HawkWalk.
Name:__________________________________________________
Email address:____________________________________________
Phone Number:___________________________________________
Help the Hungry and the Homeless-2016
During the Weeks, January 25-February 6, we ask that St. Jane’s School families help the
St. Vincent de Paul’s Food Pantry by donating non-perishable goods. The following is an
itemized list for each classroom designed to assist the community with its greatest need.
Items may by brought to class anytime during Catholic Schools Week. This is a great time to
clean out kitchen cabinets from items that may be close to expiration or items you will not
use. Of course, any donation regardless of brand or product is greatly appreciated. We can
also accept cash donations to be given to the Food Pantry directly. Thank you for your
generous spirit in giving to others in great need.
Pre-K: Jelly
All Classrooms: plastic grocery bags
Kindergarten - Cold Cereal, Oatmeal, Pop-tarts
1A- Shelf-stable milk in cartons (like Parmalat found in the breakfast or coffee aisle),
powdered milk
1B – Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, sugar
2A- Canned pasta: Spaghettios, Beefaroni, ravioli, spaghetti and meatballs
2B- Tuna, Baked beans
3A-Boxed instant potatoes or any other packaged potatoes, Stove Top stuffing
3B- Hamburger Helper, Chicken Helper, Tuna Helper,
4A and 4B- Toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissues, napkins
5A- Shampoo, crème rinse, toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, floss
5B- Deodorant, bar soap, liquid bath soap or hand soap,
6A-Jarred or canned spaghetti sauce, jarred or canned gravy, Sloppy Joe mix
6B- Egg noodles, all kinds of pasta, Rice-a-roni or any prepared boxed rice
7A- Cooking oil (vegetable, corn, or canola oil), ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, salt
7B- Jelly, Canned or jarred fruit, snack pack fruit, snack pack pudding, juice boxes
8A- Dish detergent, surface cleaners like Fantastic, bathroom cleaners
8B-Laundry detergent, dryer sheets, fabric softner
Av e Maria
2016
awa rds
Notre Dame High School is proud to once again recognize
our Distinguished Alumni and Friends of Notre Dame
through the Ave Maria Awards. Honoring our graduates
for their commitment to the Catholic faith, professional
achievements, personal giving and commitment to leading
future generations in the field of education are important
aspects of living our Mission. Honors will be awarded in the
following categories:
•Distinguished Graduate Award – will be given annually to
the alumna or alumnus of Notre Dame High School who
has distinguished herself or himself in their professional
pursuits, in the community, in the Catholic Church or in
society at large.
•Distinguished Educator Award – will be given annually
to the alumna, alumnus or member (past or present) of
the faculty that has served for ten or more years at Notre
Dame who excels in the field of education and embodies
the foundations of a Notre Dame High School education
and its Mission.
•Religious Vocation Award – will be given annually to
the alumna or alumnus of Notre Dame who serves the
Catholic Church as a Bishop, Priest, Sister, Deacon or
in a manner that brings to life our Catholic faith to the
community.
•Crusader Award – will be given annually to an alumna,
alumnus or friend of Notre Dame who has rendered
distinguished service to the school.
Nominations will be accepted through February 15,
2016 in the Development Office. During the nomination
process, individuals can nominate themselves or others for
the various awards. Nominations will not be considered
complete without an application and resume’ listing
professional achievements/awards/special recognitions/areas
of service. Selection committee will review all nominees
and award recipients will be notified by March 1, 2016. All
award recipients will be expected to attend the Ave Maria
Awards Banquet.
Ave Maria Award Nomination Application
Nominee Name__________________________________________________________Yr of Graduation______________
Award Category________________________________________________________________________________________
Nominee Phone #_____________________________ Nominee Email_____________________________________________
Nominee Address_______________________________________________________________________________________
Nominating Individual_________________________________________ Phone__________________________________
Nominating Individual Email_____________________________________________________________________________
(Please attach a resume’/cover letter listing the reasons for nomination, professional/personal accomplishments, awards,
special recognitions and information that would assist in the selection of the award recipient.)
All completed nominations should be sent to:
Development Office of Notre Dame High School • 4317 Church Rd., Easton, PA 18045
email: [email protected] • 610-868-1431x123
Notre Dame
Little Crusaders
SOFTBALL
Winter Workout
Sundays, 6- 8 PM at Notre Dame Green Pond Annex
Starting, Sunday, January 17th
This is open to any 7th & 8th grade girl interested in playing
softball with Notre Dame’s Junior High Program.
We will be hitting, fielding, throwing, and pitching.
If you are interested or have any questions please contact:
Joe Clymire / Jr. High Coach: 610-390-1685 /
[email protected]
Jerry Lewis / Head Coach ND High School: 610-657-3961
St. Jane Frances
de Chantal School
1900 Washington Blvd., Easton, PA 18042
610.253.8442
[email protected]
www.stjaneschool.com
SCHOOL POLICIES IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER
****SCHOOL (Grades K-8)****
If severe weather causes the school to be closed, start late or have an early dismissal, please
make every effort to NOT call the school. Phone lines must be open to communicate with school
districts and the media. If weather is threatening in the morning, please send a note into school
with your child explaining how he or she will go home in the case of an early dismissal.
Parent notification includes:
1. SchoolReach - This service will call all phone numbers in our selected parent contact lists
and will deliver a message from an office staff member. The service will deliver the
message to your answering machine, if you are unavailable.
2. WFMZ/TV Channel 69 or www.WFMZ.com to check our status, (and/or to register for
WFMZ’s free email/text notification service)
3. Any of the following local radio stations: WLEV-FM 100.7, Cat Country 96.1, The
Hawk FM 99, and WAEB AM 790.
If St. Jane Frances de Chantal School is not specifically mentioned, the decision of the Easton
Area School District will be followed.
****DELAYED START****
Two hour delay …Children should not arrive before 9:00 AM. There will be no adult
supervision before 9:00 a.m.
****AFTER CARE****
If there is a late start, After Care is NOT available in the morning.
PLEASE NOTE: There is NO AFTER SCHOOL CARE if school dismisses early because of
inclement weather or another emergency.
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*****PRE-K*****
In the event of inclement weather (or another emergency), a school closing or delayed opening
could occur. If you have signed up for St. Jane Frances de Chantal School’s School Reach you
will receive a recorded message on your phone. You can also look for these school time changes
on WFMZ – TV Channel 69 or you can sign-up on www.wfmz.com to receive a text message on
your cell phone.
Should we go to a modified schedule for any reason, please refer to the chart below.
Modified Schedule
4-year old mornings
1 hour delay - 9:00am to 11:15am
2 hour delay - 10:00am to 12:00 noon
4-year old afternoon
1 hour delay - 12:30pm to 2:45pm
2 hour delay - 12:45pm to 2:45pm
3-year old mornings
1 hour delay – NO CHANGE
2 hour delay - 10:00am to 11:45am
If you have any questions please call the school office at 610-253-8442.
A Catholic Tradition in Academic Excellence!
St. Jane Frances de Chantal
School
A Catholic tradition in Academic Excellence
1900 Washington Blvd., Easton, PA 18042
610.253.8442
www.stjaneschool.com
[email protected]
LET’S KICK OFF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK TOGETHER WITH OUR
ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER
Sponsored by St. Jane Home and School Association
January 31, 2016
1:00-5:00 PM
Father Farrell Hall
1922 Washington Blvd, Wilson, PA
Come and enjoy great food with friends and family.
Menu: Spaghetti and meatballs, bread, salad, soft drinks, coffee and tea.
Finish off this great meal with homemade desserts!
Catered by:
MORICI’S RISTORANTE
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pre order your tickets now:
Adults $9 and Children $6 (12yrs and under)
Name:
Adult_____________ x $9.00=
Child______________ x $6.00=
Total Due
Make checks payable to “St. Jane’s HSA” and return completed form to Francine Crivellaro
c/o Serena 5A
Your Tickets will be waiting for you at the door.
DID YOU EVER ASK YOURSELF, “HOW CAN I HELP?
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERs . . .
St. Jane’s HSA Spaghetti Dinner
January 31, 2016 from 1:00-5:00PM
Name: ___________________________________
Phone number: ____________________
Email: ____________________________________
_____ I can sell tickets before and after Mass Dates: Jan 23,24 and/or 30,31
(please circle)
5:00pm/7:30am/9:00am/10:30am/12:00pm
_____ I can help setup Saturday, January 30th from 1:00 -3 pm
_____ I can help in the kitchen Sunday, January 31 from 1:00 – 3 pm or 3:00 – 5 pm
_____ I can be a waiter/waitress Sunday, January 31 from 1:00 – 3pm or 3:00 – 5 pm
_____ I can help clean up at 5:00 pm Sunday, January 31st
_____ I can donate a treat! (Homemade or purchased would be great!)
_____ I have a 7th or 8th Grader (or high schooler) that needs service hours!
Name: _______________________ Grade: _____________
Please return volunteer form to Francine Crivellaro c/o Serena 5A
St. Jane Frances de Chantal
School
A Catholic tradition in Academic Excellence
1900 Washington Blvd., Easton, PA 18042
610.253.8442
[email protected]
www.stjaneschool.com
January 13, 2016
Dear Families:
Save the Date! St. Jane School is having its Scholastic Fall Book Fair in the Chapel from Sunday, January 31st through Thursday, February 4th. The Book Fair is a great way to get our
kids interested in reading while raising funds to update our school and classroom libraries.
Scholastic Book Fairs are guaranteed to have great selections for all ages, including new and
award winning titles. You may also contribute directly to your child’s classroom by purchasing
books from his or her teacher’s “wish list.”
Our main goal is to get our children to LOVE reading! You are welcome to join your child’s
class when they visit the Book Fair. A schedule for the students will be coming out shortly. If
you are unable to join us in person, a catalog will be sent home with your child on their library
day, circle what you would like to purchase, and send it in with full payment (check or cash).
Checks may be made payable to St. Jane Frances de Chantal School. Please remember to
include 6% sales tax.
We invite you to visit our online Book Fair from January 31st to February 4th! Shop at
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/stjaneschool
We hope to see you there!
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