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Raiders VS. Colts Field Level Game Tickets - Sunday, Nov 13th
This is also the night when we do our annual Fund-a-Need Auction so it is important that you are there in-person to be part of this exciting effort. This year's Fund-a-Need is a new and expanded Security Camera System for the entire school complex. We hope to gain enough funds and support during the Gala to purchase and install an updated and more expansive security system to continue in our safety efforts. You presence at the Gala is needed to make it happen.
Fund-a-Need
Don’t Forget the Opportunity Drawing available on-line.
$10 a ticket per item
A Mercedes Benz Electric Pedal Car
Hoverboard and JetKart
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Live Auction Preview
Be sure to check back periodically. Items will be updated regularly.
Remember to forward this information to at least one friend or business partner to help get this party started!
Gala Day of Volunteer Opportunities. The Committee has been working hard in preparation for this event, but they can't do it alone. We need some additional day-of help. The shifts still allow you plenty of time to visit with friends and enjoy the event. View Gala Volunteer Form
For questions, please contact us at [email protected].
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Lunch Menu
Upcoming Events
- Family Fun Food Night - Corner Bakery and Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - November 17
- Barnes and Noble Christmas Book Fair - November 17
- Minimum Day - Noon Dismissal (Extended Care Available) - November 18
- End of First Trimester - November 18
- Parent Conferences (Newly Added to Calendar) - November 18
- Thanksgiving Break - November 21-25
Reflection
"Give us this day our daily bread" - Matthew 6:11
God, thank You for caring about my needs and for promising to be my provider. I'm grateful that You are my loving Father and You care about my well-being. Please sustain me and my loved ones, guide my decision making and provide me with ideas and dreams that will glorify You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Working Together - Healthy Environment
As the colder days and months approach we are aware of the surges that can occur in viral contagents ranging from the common cold, to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), influenza, and of course Covid. We will need to continue to work together to help mitigate the spread and help to ensure all of our SJDL families, students, Sisters, teachers and staff remain healthy.
Medical professionals have indicated that we may be more susceptible to these viral contagents now more than ever due to our responses to the pandemic and protocols that were in place over the last few years. Many children and adults can have weaker immune systems which can pose higher risk factors of contracting various illnesses.
Please be sure to follow these guidelines:
- DO NOT send your child to school if they are showing ANY symptoms associated with the common cold, such as, persistent cough, congestion, etc., and/or a fever.
- Remind your child(ren) to wash their hands on a regular basis.
- Please be sure that your child has adequate clothing that is appropriate for the various weather patterns we encounter, especially very cold mornings and rainy days.
- Thank you for always taking inventory at dismissal of jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts, umbrellas, etc., that your child(ren) brings to school. Inclement weather always leads to more clothing items left at school and/or lost, costing parents a great deal of money. (Reminder: Please label ALL clothing!)
We understand how hard it is to keep children home from school when they have mild symptoms, however, a mild symptom for one child may be detrimental to another. Therefore, we need to all remain diligent and work together in order to provide a healthy sustainable environment for the school over the coming months.
Thank you for your help and understanding regarding this information and request. Please feel free to reach out to the Administration or our front office if you have any questions.
In the Company of Mary,
Sister Cecilia Durán, O.D.N.
Allison Spillman, Vice Principal
"May the good Lord bless you for your generoustiy and care."
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Are you thirsting for more? More of Jesus?
This is your opportunity for your cup to be filled.
Come and be part of an exciting movement of the Holy Spirit which will bring you to a powerful transformation experience and a renewal in Jesus Christ through the Sacraments of the Catholic Church.
The JESUS THIRSTS FOR AMERICA movement comes alongside the U.S. bishops' initiative for Eucharistic revival and provides a way for the local church to embrace a powerful revival that will provide a means for people to encounter Jesus Christ.
Attend this all day event
"I Thirst Orange County"
November 19, 2022
at Christ Cathedral in the Arboretum
Go to JesusThirstsForAmerica.com
Group Registration Promo: $100/5 people
Need to Register a group? Click Here
Questions? Email us: [email protected]
Measuring Student Growth
Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac School actively participates and employs protocols intended to identify and address student growth throughout the school year and beyond. One of the components the school uses to determine growth and instructional direction is the STAR Benchmark Assessments. These assessments focus on measuring reading and math competencies aligned to the school's adopted Learning Goals and Learning Progressions.
When viewing the Benchmark scores posted in the Learning Management System (Otus), there are delineation lines that are reflective of California's CAASPP Levels. These 1-4 Levels are not associated with the school's Proficiency Scales, but rather, reflect the range associated with respective levels of proficiency based on state benchmark Scaled Scores.
Students in grades K-8 will once again participate in Benchmark Assessments during the coming week of November 7 - 11. Parents can help by talking with their child(ren) regarding their effort and motivation to do their best, so that we can effectively measure their growth and ability. We will be able to share this information in our LMS, along with classroom observations, Formative Assessments and Summative Assessments students have been given during the First Trimester which will end on Friday, November 18.
Thank you, again, for talking with your child and helping them understand the importance of our benchmark assessment and encouraging them to do their best.
Safety and Security
Prevention -- Preparation -- Respond -- Manage -- Recover
Please take the time to review your Family Portal settings ensuring that your contact information is accurate, Emergency Contacts are up-to-date, and individuals have been authorized to pick your child up from school, Extended Care and After-school Activites.
- Login to the Family Portal
- Click on the Family link in the left window pane.
- Review parent contact information. If editing is necessary, please click the pencil icon in the upper right corner of the window.
- Click on the Family Demographic From
- Click on the Emergency Contacts button for each child listed.
- Edit, add, and submit.
This is an extremely important aspect of the school's Safety and Security System. Please be sure to take the time to ensure that the data is up-to-date.
Lancer Athletics News
Volleyball and Football seasons have concluded. Please be sure to have your child(ren) return their helmets and flags in order to avoid replacement costs.
Winter Athletics Virtual Meeting
Monday, November 7
5th-8th Girls and Boys Basketball Tryouts
November 8th-10th.
A Teams (Boys and Girls) 3:30-4:30pm
B Teams (Boys and Girls) 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Please consider the coming Christmas holiday events as opportunities to do all your (pre) Holiday shopping through SJDL. Mark your calendars, you have three programs between now and December 10 that you can get all your holiday shopping done, while also helping to support your school.
November 11: #ClubSJDL Gala and Auction
December 10 : Holiday Boutique
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Chocolate for a good cause, what could be sweeter?
Buy delicious See's Candies to show your support for SJDL Winter Fundraiser 2022.
Visit our Yum-Raising Shop to purchase your favorites today.
Schedule your family holiday portrait or picture with Santa @ our Holiday Boutique Here. Our professional photographer, Modern America Studios will be donating 20% of proceeds from photo packages back to Saint Jeanne’s.
We will have over 40 raffle prizes from our vendors. Get your raffle tickets here and you can pick them up at the boutique.
Santa's Gift Shop Volunteer Form
Click image to Register - Sponsor Code: SJDL
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Clothes Closet News
A few guidelines for "shopping" in the Clothes Closet:
- Open on the First Monday of each month at 7:30am, or contact Mrs. Nguyen ([email protected]) or Mrs. Adams ([email protected])
- A maximum of 4 shoppers are allowed inside the Closet. We ask that you line up at the door and enter as someone exits.
- You may help yourself to all hanging items, as well as folded items in the cubbies. A Clothes Closet coordinator will help you with any items in boxes or bins.
- Please do not leave clothes on the floor or in the fitting room.
