Month: October 2022

Christmas Bazaar:  Volunteer Opportunities for 7th/8th Graders

JFK GROWS Students of the Month

Each morning, students and teachers at JFK recite the JFK Difference:  JFK GROWS.  We put God first, use Respectful behaviors, find Opportunities to serve, are Welcoming to all, and make Safe choices.  Below are the students being recognized at each grade level who have exhibited these traits particularly well this past month:

• Kindergarten:  Rey H.
  • Rey is always positive and “smiley!”  She comes into the building each morning with a smile on her face ready to learn. She is a hard worker and looks for opportunities everyday to help friends and teachers.
• 1st Grade:  Harleigh D.
  • Harleigh is kind and respectful to both her classmates and teachers.  As an example of her kindness, she has given up her seat at the writing table to another classmate and happily went to another table.
• 2nd Grade:  Lucas K.
  • Lucas is a sweet, gentle soul who always looks out for his classmates. He does his best and gives great effort all day, everyday. He always shines his light bright!
• 3rd Grade:  Gracelyn S.
  • Gracelyn is an excellent student who participates in all areas of third grade and is always eager to learn more. Gracelyn knows the meaning of effort and responsibility. She is a good friend and recognizes when someone needs a lending hand and kind words. She is a person that puts a smile on your face.
• 4th Grade:  Levi F.
  • Levi is always respectful of both adults and his peers.  He is welcoming and includes all who would like to join activities during recess.  Levi is a great example of someone who works hard and participates in class.  He is a great member of our school community.
• 5th Grade:  Kaleah J.
  • Kaleah is polite, patient, and kind. She works very hard at school and tries her best. Kaleah is respectful of others and follows the JFK Difference.
• 6th Grade:  Maya H.
  • Maya is very respectful and follows classroom rules and procedures. She is always willing to help those around her.
• 7th Grade:  Luke W.
  • Luke’s year began with some struggles and frustrations.  However, he turned things around and started asking questions and taking greater control over his learning.  His whole approach seemed to change and his positive attitude is now a model for middle school.
• 8th Grade: Payten P.
  • Payten comes into class with a smile and is always willing to learn. She asks questions, follows directions, and has a positive attitude in class. When she is absent, she is proactive in figuring out what she will need to make up and finishes missing assignments in a timely manner.

• Oct 31:  Black/Orange Dress Day (Students can be out of uniform if wearing black and/or orange).  All Saints Vigil Mass.
• Nov 1:  Butter Braid Sales End.  All Saints Day all school Mass and Parade of Saints (8:15).  Holy Day of Obligation with Masses at OLV at 7 am, 12 pm, and 6 pm
• Nov 2:  All Souls Remembrance Mass
• Nov 3:  No classes.  Parent/teacher conferences.  ECLC open
• Nov 4:  No classes.  ECLC open
• Nov 5/6:  OLV Bazaar
• Nov 8:  Skate Night
• Nov 11:  Civic Oration Rough Drafts Due.  Veterans’ Day (No buses).  Crusader Theater
• Nov 14:  Music Boosters
• Nov 17:  8th to AHS
• Nov 18:  Butter Braid Delivery.  Mock Trial Regional Competition at SAU.  Nothing Bundt Cakes sales.
• Nov 21:  2nd Grade Sacrament preparation.  Crusader Choir Concert
• Nov 23:  2 hr early dismissal (12:40)
• Nov 24:  Thanksgiving break.  No Classes.  ECLC closed.
• Dec 17 – Jan 1:  Christmas break

Chad

Iowa Opus Honor Choir Auditions

Congratulations to the following students who auditioned through a state-wide, recorded session for the Iowa Opus Honor Choir:  Charlie A, Mary V, Genevieve M, Molly F, and Maggie A.  We are so proud of their hard work!

First Graders Building the Human Body in PE

Volunteers Still Needed to Set Up the Stage

We are putting up the stage in the parish center in two phases this year for Crusader Theater.  The base will be set up on October 24th at 6:00 p.m. and should take about 1 – 1 1/2 hours.  About 6-8 people are needed for setting up the base.  On October 29th at 9:00 a.m., the walls will be assembled.  About 4-6 people are needed for about an hour.

• Oct 24:  In-service, no classes.  ECLC open
• Oct 25:  Red Out Day for Red Ribbon Week.  7th to AHS.  Fire Dept Visit for K-3 in the church
• Oct 26:  AHS Info Knight
• Oct 28:  JFK Student Hunger Drive collection ends.  Step It Up prizes distributed.
• Oct 29:  Trunk or Treat.  Monster Mash Dance.  Double D Diner on site
• Oct 31:  Black/Orange Dress Day.  All Saints Vigil Mass.
• Nov 1:  Butter Braid Sales End.  All Saints Day all school Mass and Parade of Saints
• Nov 2:  All Souls Remembrance Mass
• Nov 3:  No classes.  Parent/teacher conferences.  ECLC open
• Nov 4:  No classes.  ECLC open
• Nov 5/6:  OLV Bazaar
• Nov 8:  Skate Night
• Nov 11:  Civic Oration Rough Drafts Due.  Veterans’ Day (No buses).  Crusader Theater
• Nov 12:  H & S Babysitting for Christmas shopping
• Nov 14:  Music Boosters
• Nov 17:  8th to AHS
• Nov 18:  Butter Braid Delivery.  Mock Trial Regional Competition at SAU.  Nothing Bundt Cakes sales.
• Nov 21:  2nd Grade Sacrament preparation.  Crusader Choir Concert
• Nov 23:  2 hr early dismissal (12:40)
• Nov 24:  Thanksgiving break.  No Classes.  ECLC closed.

Chad

Pumpkin Drop

Eighth graders dropped their pumpkins on Friday.  Nearly all of them survived!

NET Retreats for 7th/8th Graders

NET team members will conduct retreats for 7th and 8th graders this week.  The 8th grade retreat is Tuesday, October 18 from 4:30 – 8:30 PM.  On Wednesday, October 19, from 3:00 – 7:00 PM, we will have the 7th grade retreat.  NET team members come from all across the country and are trained and based out of the diocese of Minneapolis.

Volunteers Needed to Set Up the Stage

We are putting up the stage in the parish center in two phases this year for Crusader Theater.  The base will be set up on October 24th at 6:00 p.m. and should take about 1 – 1 1/2 hours.  About 6-8 people are needed for setting up the base.  On October 29th at 9:00 a.m., the walls will be assembled.  About 4-6 people are needed for about an hour.

• Oct 18/19:  Retreats for 7th/8th graders after school
• Oct 21:  End of 1st qtr.  Special dismissal at 12:40.  No afternoon PS classes
• Oct 21:  Pink Out Day for Breast Cancer Awareness
• Oct 24:  In-service, no classes.  ECLC open
• Oct 25:  Red Out Day for Red Ribbon Week
• Oct 26:  AHS Info Knight
• Oct 28:  JFK Student Hunger Drive collection ends
• Oct 29:  Trunk or Treat.  Monster Mash Dance.  Double D Diner on site
• Oct 31:  Black/Orange Dress Day
• Nov 1:  Butter Braid Sales End.  All Saints Day all school Mass
• Nov 3:  No classes.  Parent/teacher conferences.  ECLC open
• Nov 4:  No classes.  ECLC open
• Nov 18:  Butter Braid Delivery

Chad

Clergy Appreciation Day

Sunday was Clergy Appreciation Day.  One of the best ways to show your appreciation is to “Come to the Table” and celebrate Mass with them.  Mass is not the same without you!

Pumpkins Are Ready

The pumpkins have arrived for Friday’s pumpkin drop in one of JFK’s middle school science classes.

NET Retreats for 7th/8th Graders & Housing Still Needed

Overnight housing is still needed for NET team members.  As of last week, there were only three host families.  NET team members need housing the night of October 18th.  Host families are requested to house a minimum of two team members of the same gender. These college-aged young people will have sleeping bags, mats, pillows, towels and toiletries and are fine with sleeping on the floor, couches or air mattresses. They do request shower access.  Host families often gain much from the presence of these energetic, faith-filled young people!  You do not need a 7th or 8th grader to host NET team members.  If you are interested, please contact Kaye Meyers at davolvcre@diodav.org or 563-391-8384.

NET team members will conduct retreats for 7th and 8th graders.  The 8th grade retreat is Tuesday, October 18 from 4:30 – 8:30 PM.  On Wednesday, October 19, from 3:00 – 7:00 PM, we will have the 7th grade retreat.  NET team members come from all across the country and are trained and based out of the diocese of Minneapolis.

Future Lady Knights Basketball

FUTURE LADY KNIGHTS basketball registration is beginning.  There is a registration night on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Noon-1:00pm, and an evening on Wednesday, October12, 2022, at 6:30pm – 7:30pm at Assumption High’s big gym.  FLK is for girls in 3^rd – 8^th grades who are interested in attending Assumption High and who want to be part of our developmental and competitive basketball feeder program.  Registration, consent and other forms and fee information can be emailed to you or are available the night of registration.

If you have questions  call Debbie Giganti (359-3085) OR  Joe Creen (343 0781) OR  email at creenlaw@gmail.com

AHS Pep Assembly

It sure was nice to have an AHS homecoming pep assembly at JFK again.  We haven’t had one since the fall of 2019!  Below are JFK graduates who were in the visiting AHS pep band

Other Upcoming Events

• Oct 10:  Band/Music Butter Braid Bread Sales Begin
• Oct 11:  Pack the AHS Gym for volleyball, 5-6:30
• Oct 11:  H & S meeting, 6:30, PC
• Oct 14/15:  JFK night at Marco’s Pizza
• Oct 16:  Ignite Sunday
• Oct 21:  End of 1st qtr.  Special dismissal at 12:45.  No afternoon PS classes
• Oct 24:  In-service, no classes.  ECLC open
• Oct 29:  Trunk or Treat.  Monster Mash Dance
• Nov 1:  Butter Braid Sales End
• Nov 18:  Butter Braid Delivery

Chad

Bus Agreement Reached

Bus service with Durham will continue as normal.  The drivers and company reached an agreement.

Home & School

 Congrats to class contest winners! 1st place – Mrs Maxwell 2nd place-Mrs Putnam 3rd place TIED- Mrs Poster and Mrs Vogel! Now it’s time to celebrate with the DAY OF AWESOMENESS on Thursday!  Weather is looking amazing!  This will be a out of uniform day as well! We still need just a couple more volunteers who can sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/?fbclid=IwAR0woyTvACKOCrNDbf427QuMiZ6g_KPq1EjEegJm7hzOFWHhdXnNSE3hDJY#!/showSignUp/10c0e45aeaa2ea1f4c61-dayofawesomeness Thank you again everyone!!

JFK GROWS Students of the Month

Each morning, students and teachers at JFK recite the JFK Difference:  JFK GROWS.  We put God first, use Respectful behaviors, find Opportunities to serve, are Welcoming to all, and make Safe choices.  Beginning this month, we’d like to recognize one student at each grade level whose teachers have observed exhibiting these traits particularly well at school during the past month:

• Kindergarten:  Emily D (also nominated:  Tucker K)
  • Emily is a fine example of our JFK GROWS program here at JFK. Emily is respectful during Mass by listening and praying quietly. She is welcoming to all during play and includes anyone who would want to join in with her. Emily makes safe choices and makes sure that her friends are safe as well. Emily is a hard worker and truly enjoys school at JFK!
• 1st grade:  Ryker T (also nominated:  Lawson H)
  • Ryker treats his classmates and teachers with respect and is such a trooper about having to have his arm in a sling for 6 weeks due to a broken collarbone.
• 2nd grade:  Stella P (also nominated:  Annsley W)
  • Stella is a shining light in 2P. She is kind, loving, and has her team’s back. She gives 150% in everything she does.
• 3rd grade:  Stevens F (also nominated: Piper R)
  • Stevens is respectful of his peers and teachers, has a great attitude towards learning, and follows classroom and school rules. He makes our classroom a better place.
• 4th grade:  Payton S (also nominated: Mia V)
  • Payton is kind, respectful, and hardworking. She is a positive role model for her peers.
• 5th grade:  Natalie R (also nominated:  Gauge F)
  • Natalie is very respectful to both teachers and students. She is focused and works hard in all subjects. Natalie also offers to help classmates when she is able.
• 6th grade:  Kaitlyn E (also nominated:  Maya H and Alayna A)
  • Kaitlyn is a helpful student who not only helps her classmates, but her teachers as well. She is also very respectful and follows classroom rules and procedures.
• 7th grade:  Hailey E (also nominated:  Max N)
  • Hailey is always eager to learn and her participation is fantastic. She has a natural kindness that does not go unnoticed by her peers and teachers. She always seems to be smiling and makes whatever is happening seem fun and exciting. Hailey is a gem, and JFK is blessed to haver her!
• 8th grade:  Veronica U (also nominated:  Makenzie S and Preston F)
  • Veronica goes out of her way to help classmates, whether it is giving a quick drink, a silly joke, or explaining a problem in class. Her infectious smile brightens up the room. She participates well with her peers and tries to put a positive spin on any situation.

NET Retreats for 7th/8th Graders & Housing Needed — Corrected Date

The need for housing for NET team members had an incorrect date.  They will need housing the night of October 18th.  Host families are requested to house a minimum of two team members of the same gender. These college-aged young people will have sleeping bags, mats, pillows, towels and toiletries and are fine with sleeping on the floor, couches or air mattresses. They do request shower access.  Host families often gain much from the presence of these energetic, faith-filled young people!  You do not need a 7th or 8th grader to host NET team members.  If you are interested, please contact Kaye Meyers at davolvcre@diodav.org or 563-391-8384.

NET team members will conduct retreats for 7th and 8th graders.  The 8th grade retreat is Tuesday, October 18 from 4:30 – 8:30 PM.  On Wednesday, October 19, from 3:00 – 7:00 PM, we will have the 7th grade retreat.  NET team members come from all across the country and are trained and based out of the diocese of Minneapolis.

Future Lady Knights Basketball

FUTURE LADY KNIGHTS basketball registration is beginning.  There is a registration night on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Noon-1:00pm, and an evening on Wednesday, October12, 2022, at 6:30pm – 7:30pm at Assumption High’s big gym.  FLK is for girls in 3^rd – 8^th grades who are interested in attending Assumption High and who want to be part of our developmental and competitive basketball feeder program.  Registration, consent and other forms and fee information can be emailed to you or are available the night of registration.

If you have questions  call Debbie Giganti (359-3085) OR  Joe Creen (343 0781) OR  email at creenlaw@gmail.com

Other Upcoming Events

• Oct 3:  Picture retakes
• Oct 7:  Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (OLV’s feast day)
• Oct 8:  AHS Endzone Extravaganza, 2022
• Oct 21:  End of 1st qtr.  Special dismissal at 12:45.  No afternoon PS classes
• Oct 24:  In-service, no classes.  ECLC open

Chad