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Principal’s Post for May 25, 2025

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Last Principal’s Post of the School Year

This is the last weekly Principal’s Post of the school year. Any Principal’s Posts over the summer will be irregular. You can also continue to check JFK’s Facebook page over the summer. An “academic” summary calendar for SCCS in Davenport is linked on the front page of our website, and the detailed calendars on our website contain more information.

Special Events Yet This Week

Below are some of the special events yet this week. Check the school calendar and emails from your child’s teacher(s) for more complete information.

May 28: Last day of all preschool classes. Mrs. Blocker’s PS program at 5:45 p.m. Mrs. Zeimet’s PS program at 6:45. Bounce houses and similar activities at JFK during the school day.

May 29: 3 YO PS family event in the parish center, 7:30 a.m. Graduation Mass, 6:30 p.m.

May 30: Field day. Last day of K-8 classes. 2 hr early dismissal (12:40). JFK Night at the Ballpark. Last day of ECLC.

JFK GROWS Students of the Month for May

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.  Each month, except December, we recognize one student at each grade level, alternating each month between the two homerooms, whose teachers have observed exhibiting these traits particularly well at school during the past month:

  • Kindergarten: Graham W.
    • Graham is always excited to learn what is taught.  He is kind to his classmates, always willing to help, and highly responsible.
  • 1st Grade: Emma U.
    • Emma has a positive attitude and is a good friend to all her classmates. She does her schoolwork neatly and politely asks for help when necessary.
  • 2nd Grade: Carson I.
    • Carson is always a model of respect and perseverance. He is a great role model for his classmates. We can all count on him, all day, every day.
  • 3rd Grade: Luci D.
    • Luci is an excellent student who works hard and shows a desire to learn and improve in each task with which she is presented. She has a positive attitude and is always willing to reach out to others that need help.
  • 4th Grade: Benny S.
    • Benny deserves recognition for his exceptional kindness, respect, and dedication to academic excellence. He is always willing to help teachers and classmates and is a model student.
  • 5th Grade: Gracie P.
    • Gracie is known for her generosity, patience, and kindness. She is the biggest helping hand, and she makes everyone feel appreciated and welcome. She respectfully follows directions and is always trying her hardest. Everyone is smiling when they’re around Gracie!
  • 6th Grade: Gabbie U.
    • Gabbie is very respectful and follows classroom rules and procedures.  She is always willing to help out her classmates and teachers.
  • 7th Grade: Sarah N.
    • Sarah is new this year and has come a long way since the beginning. She has found her voice, uses it to advocate for herself, and asks questions when she doesn’t understand something. She is a joy to have in class.
  • 8th Grade: Eva B.
    •  Eva works well with peers, stays on track with assignments, and tries her best. She is an exemplar of JFK GROWS.

Immunizations

This week, schools received a notice from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regarding a confirmed case of measles in Iowa in an unvaccinated adult. This case is the first confirmed case of measles in Iowa, and the first case in Iowa since 2019. While no widespread public exposure is anticipated, it is concerning as Iowa now joins 30 other states with measles cases. Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that is spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes, or breathes. The best tool is prevention with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, which is 97% effective. “Herd immunity” from an outbreak tends to occur when 95% of the population is vaccinated. Currently, only 84% of 2-year olds in Iowa have received their first dose given at 12-15 months of age. (A second dose is given at 4-6 years).

This notice from DHHS prompts me to remind parents of the August 1st target date for all immunization information to be forwarded to JFK. This information is critical for preschoolers and kindergartners. There are also requirements for students entering 7th grade. Students who do not meet immunization requirements must be excluded from school, unless there is a valid exception. A religious exception for Catholics is not keeping with Church teaching as the Catholic church does not oppose immunizations; the Catholic Church, in fact, supports vaccinations.

Projects for the Summer

There are always several projects done in schools over the summer. The following are some of our bigger projects, one of which will even start this week:

  • Replace the power retractable screen in the library and the projector.
  • Replace flooring and remove asbestos glue in two classrooms downstairs and the server room in the library. (Financed by the OLV Foundation)
  • Add amenities to the playground. (Also financed, in part, by the OLV Foundation, OLV, and donors)
  • Replace several doors and door closures.
  • Minor remodeling in the library and staff room.
  • Replace the scoreboard in the gym. (Financed, in part, by Home & School)
  • Replace the basketball backboards and rims outside.

JFK Receives High Reliability School Level 2 Certification: Effective Teaching in Every Classroom

JFK received Level 2 certification in Marzano High Reliability Schools™.  Level 2 certification means JFK has established “Effective Teaching in Every Classroom,” which focuses on the responsibility of both school leaders and teachers in ensuring high-quality instruction. Level 2 certification is also only awarded when a school continues to have met the criteria for Level 1 certification, which involves creating a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture,” the foundational culture without which student achievement is compromised.

The high reliability school (HRS) program was created by Marzano Resources to help transform schools into organizations that take proactive steps to ensure student success. Using a research-based five-level hierarchy, educators learn to assess, monitor, and confirm the effectiveness of their schools. This framework, based on 50 years of educational research, defines five progressive levels of performance that a school must master to become an HRS—where all students learn the content and skills they need for success in college, careers, and beyond. “As you move through the levels, it represents a complete transformation in how schools are run,” says CEO Robert J. Marzano. Schools must collect data and validate their performance to climb each level of the hierarchy. Certification is determined by Marzano Resources analysts in cooperation with school data teams. 

High quality instruction is the most important tool educators have at their disposal to positively affect student learning. Level 2 of the Marzano High Reliability Schools framework details how to develop and maintain teacher effectiveness in every classroom by building a shared language of instruction and using this common language to raise the level of pedagogical skill both individually and collectively. JFK’s Instructional Playbook provides the details for quality intentional teaching at JFK. The playbook expresses JFK’s fundamental values, efforts to address student well-being, and intentional instruction with content, research-based teaching strategies, and high-quality formative and summative assessment.

JFK is one of only 26 schools in the state of Iowa and 402 in the entire nation that has achieved this national Level 2 certification as a High Reliability School.

Locals Love Us

Have you voted for JFK yet? We are in three categories: Child Care, Private Schools K-8, and Preschool. Here’s the link to vote.

Youth and Family Engagement Committee of OLV

 As part of the bishop’s synodal process, each parish was tasked with creating a Youth and Family Engagement Committee. OLV’s has been doing some great work and using your ideas on how to bring youth and families back to church. This committee will actually become a standing committee. More members, including those who can fill “officer” positions are needed. If interested, please complete our sign up form by June 1st so we can begin communications and logistics. Link here: https://forms.gle/tvP2WUewjPwvfa5P6

Thanks to those who attended the Teaching Masses. In case you missed it, here is the recording – https://youtu.be/2v7Aj8_XFz8?si=jpbyXem5japqNbrs .

New “busy bags and activity table” were launched on May 18th. These are designed to help those little ones (ages 0-5) who are always moving about. For those who want to keep your little ones in the pew, grab a busy bag to help keep their little learning hands busy during Mass. They will be in hanging bags, back by the children’s bookshelf near the main doors of the sanctuary. If the little ones need to walk, there is a small, dedicated activity table in the gathering space with some quiet, church toys so that parents can still listen in while the kids play. Please remember to return the bags at the end of Mass and put away any toys taken out in the gathering space.

 Lastly, we are having a soft launch of our new Second Sunday Family Mass on Sunday June 8th. This special mass will offer the chance for kids of ALL AGES to get more involved in Mass, whether it’s singing, serving or greeting those as they enter. To sign up to participate in these Masses, please complete the sign up form by Friday May 30th; form link here: https://forms.gle/Z27iTG4Lbhc5sUSGA. More details will be sent to interested families later.

ESA Applications Due by End of June – 84% Have Applied
Applications are still needed for about 16% of next year’s K-8 student body. All families are eligible for ESAs in 2025-26 and MUST APPLY EVERY YEAR. Again, ALL FAMILIES ARE ELIGIBLE, BUT YOU MUST APPLY EVERY YEAR. After you designate JFK as the school, we will start to “verify” students. Unfortunately, this “verify” process is taking longer than it should as Odyssey just randomly lists students.
Highlighted parts from a previous email to SCCS families:
The upcoming ESA application period is from April 16, 2025, to June 30, 2025. To apply, click the following link https://iowa.withodyssey.com/en/odyssey_auth/sign_up. If you already have an Odyssey account, click “sign in” below the login box.
If you do not have access to a computer or otherwise find yourself unable to complete the ESA application independently, you may email martha.korneisel@sccsiowa.org or rose.strickland@sccsiowa.org or call Martha at 563.326.5313 ext. 223 or Rose at 563.326.5313 ext. 269.
Family Tuition Plan: If your tuition is above the ESA amount you may be able to qualify for additional tuition assistance through the Family Tuition Plan. This state subsidized program is limited to Iowa families with total income of less than 400% of poverty.
The application for the FTP is available at: www.assumptionhigh.org/familytuitionplan.
IL residents needing financial assistance should still apply through the FTP process. There are funds available from sources other than the state subsidized STO program.
SCCS Tuition Letter for 2025-26 – Rates Lower Than Expected
The K-8 tuition for 2025-26 will be less than originally anticipated. Highlighted information is below:
Grade School Tuition
Parish Subsidized Student: $ 6,075.  Total parent cost after ESA = $150 registration fee.
Non-Parish Subsidized Student: $8,505. Total parent cost after ESA = $ 522 tuition and $150 registration fee. (Families facing economic barriers may apply to the Family Tuition Plan for assistance with tuition.)

Registration Fee for 2025-26 Due

If you have not finished the registration process by paying the registration fee, please do so as soon as possible. Directions for paying the registration fee are on the front page of our website, www.olvjfk.com.

Preschool Space Still Available
JFK still has preschool spots available for 2025-26, including coveted 4 year old morning spots. A few wrap-around spots are also still available for a full day option. Three year old preschool spots are also available.

Leaps & Bounds – One Session

JFK will only be offering one session of Leaps & Bounds this summer. There were not enough students registered for the June session. L & B focuses on reading and math for students currently in K-5th grade. Students spend about two hours on reading activities, one hour on math activities and then 30 minutes on snack and recess. Space is limited, but there are still some spots available for the July/August session. Currently, ESA funds are not able to be used for the $200 L & B fee. To register, please complete the registration forms and return to the school office with the registration fee. L & B Registration Forms

Session II: July 28-Aug 1 & Aug 4-8 (8:00-11:30)

Altar Server Training
Altar Server Training will be held Saturday, June 7th from 9:30am-11am in the church. Children who will be entering the 4th grade and up, who are interested in altar serving at Mass, are invited to attend this training. One parent/adult should attend with the student. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at: 563-391-4245.

Standards/Evidence-Based Assessment and Reporting

A letter regarding the diocesan and SCCS elementary schools’ transition to more standard/evidence-based assessment and reporting was emailed around the beginning of November. It is also available below:

SBAR Letter

Here, again, is the link to the instructions for parents to check their students’ “in progress” standards grades. It also includes directions for checking missing assignments and Algebra grades for students taking the class at Assumption. The directions cover how to use both the PowerSchool portal on a computer and the PowerSchool app.

Instructions 

8th Grade Graduation at JFK

JFK’s graduation Mass is actually on Thursday, May 29th. The downloadable academic calendar for SCCS elementary schools lists the 30th as graduation. OLV/JFK is making an exception so I can be at graduation on that Thursday and my daughter’s wedding rehearsal on Friday.

JFK Facebook Pages

JFK has three Facebook pages:

  • John F. Kennedy Catholic School (public)
  • JFK Preschool (public)
  • JFK Moms & Dads (closed group. If you would like to be a part of this group, please message Angie Hillebrand.)

Photos and video are posted to these pages.

Highlighted Events

The following events are highlighted. For all of our events and more information, please see the calendars on our website and communications from individual teachers:

  • June 7/8: Wellness Book Sale (prepare for the summer!)
  • June 7: Altar Server Training
  • June 8: Youth & Family Engagement Programming
  • Aug 25: First Day of PS-8 Classes

Golf Game or Enjoyable Moments

My son and I have been playing golf almost every weekend this spring. Although I like golf, I like my son even better and cherish the opportunities we have to spend time together. Whether your children are three, thirteen, or 30, make time to enjoy moments together.

Chad

Principal’s Post for May 18, 2025

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Successful Home & School Fundraisers

Home & School’s recent fundraisers were wildly successful. The candy bar sale netted around $7,500. Let’s see about getting that new scoreboard this summer! The kickball tournament had 85 students playing, and 50 students in the spirit squad dance. Around $1,200 was made from this event. The “Dine & Donate” at Jersey Mike’s earned the school $738! Thanks for your support!

Locals Love Us

Have you voted for JFK yet? We are in three categories: Child Care, Private Schools K-8, and Preschool. Here’s the link to vote.

Judy Calcari/Home & School 8th Grade Award

Applications for the Judy Calcari/Home & School 8th Grade Award were emailed to 8th grade families last week. Students’ applications are due on May 19th.

Youth and Family Engagement Committee of OLV

 As part of the bishop’s synodal process, each parish was tasked with creating a Youth and Family Engagement Committee. OLV’s has been doing some great work and using your ideas on how to bring youth and families back to church. This committee will actually become a standing committee under OLV’s parish council. More members, including those who can fill “officer” positions are needed. If interested, please complete our sign up form by June 1st so we can begin communications and logistics. Link here: https://forms.gle/tvP2WUewjPwvfa5P6

Thanks to those who attended the Teaching Masses. In case you missed it, here is the recording – https://youtu.be/2v7Aj8_XFz8?si=jpbyXem5japqNbrs .

New “busy bags and activity table” were launched on May 18th. These are designed to help those little ones (ages 0-5) who are always moving about. For those who want to keep your little ones in the pew, grab a busy bag to help keep their little learning hands busy during Mass. They will be in hanging bags, back by the children’s bookshelf near the main doors of the sanctuary. If the little ones need to walk, there is a small, dedicated activity table in the gathering space with some quiet, church toys so that parents can still listen in while the kids play. Please remember to return the bags at the end of Mass and put away any toys taken out in the gathering space. Special shouts to Girl Scout Troop 1612, who graciously donated some trinkets for the busy bags, and Jack T., who 3-D printed fidgets for the bags.

 Lastly, we are having a soft launch of our new Second Sunday Family Mass on Sunday June 8th. This special mass will offer the chance for kids of ALL AGES to get more involved in Mass, whether it’s singing, serving or greeting those as they enter. To sign up to participate in these Masses, please complete the sign up form by Friday May 30th; form link here: https://forms.gle/Z27iTG4Lbhc5sUSGA. More details will be sent to interested families later.

ESA Applications Now Open – 83% Have Applied
Applications for 2025-26 ESAs opened April 16th. The percentage of students for whom applications were submitted in Odyssey increased 6% this past week from 77% to 83%. All families are eligible for ESAs in 2025-26 and MUST APPLY EVERY YEAR. Again, ALL FAMILIES ARE ELIGIBLE, BUT YOU MUST APPLY EVERY YEAR. After you designate JFK as the school, we will start to “accept” or “approve” students.
Highlighted parts from a previous email to SCCS families:
The upcoming ESA application period is from April 16, 2025, to June 30, 2025. To apply, click the following link https://iowa.withodyssey.com/en/odyssey_auth/sign_up. If you already have an Odyssey account, click “sign in” below the login box.
If you do not have access to a computer or otherwise find yourself unable to complete the ESA application independently, you may email martha.korneisel@sccsiowa.org or rose.strickland@sccsiowa.org or call Martha at 563.326.5313 ext. 223 or Rose at 563.326.5313 ext. 269.
Family Tuition Plan: If your tuition is above the ESA amount you may be able to qualify for additional tuition assistance through the Family Tuition Plan. This state subsidized program is limited to Iowa families with total income of less than 400% of poverty.
The application for the FTP is available at: www.assumptionhigh.org/familytuitionplan.
IL residents needing financial assistance should still apply through the FTP process. There are funds available from sources other than the state subsidized STO program.
SCCS Tuition Letter for 2025-26 – Rates Lower Than Expected
The K-8 tuition for 2025-26 will be less than originally anticipated. Highlighted information is below:
Grade School Tuition
Parish Subsidized Student: $ 6,075.  Total parent cost after ESA = $150 registration fee.
Non-Parish Subsidized Student: $8,505. Total parent cost after ESA = $ 522 tuition and $150 registration fee. (Families facing economic barriers may apply to the Family Tuition Plan for assistance with tuition.)

Registration Fee for 2025-26 Due

If you have not finished the registration process by paying the registration fee, please do so as soon as possible. Directions for paying the registration fee are on the front page of our website, www.olvjfk.com.

Positions Open for 2025-26

Interventionist: JFK has been authorized to hire an additional full-time interventionist for 2025-26. The person in this position will work with small groups or even one-on-one with students, primarily in reading and math. An Iowa teaching licenses is needed.

For more information, please contact me at chad.steimle@olvjfkmail.com.

Preschool Space Still Available
JFK still has preschool spots available for 2025-26, including coveted 4 year old morning spots. A few wrap-around spots are also still available for a full day option. Three year old preschool spots are also available.

Leaps & Bounds – One Session

JFK will only be offering one session of Leaps & Bounds this summer. There were not enough students registered for the June session. L & B focuses on reading and math for students currently in K-5th grade. Students spend about two hours on reading activities, one hour on math activities and then 30 minutes on snack and recess. Space is limited, but there are still some spots available for the July/August session. Currently, ESA funds are not able to be used for the $200 L & B fee. To register, please complete the registration forms and return to the school office with the registration fee. L & B Registration Forms

Session II: July 28-Aug 1 & Aug 4-8 (8:00-11:30)

Altar Server Training
Altar Server Training will be held Saturday, June 7th from 9:30am-11am in the church. Children who will be entering the 4th grade and up, who are interested in altar serving at Mass, are invited to attend this training. One parent/adult should attend with the student. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at: 563-391-4245.

Standards/Evidence-Based Assessment and Reporting

A letter regarding the diocesan and SCCS elementary schools’ transition to more standard/evidence-based assessment and reporting was emailed around the beginning of November. It is also available below:

SBAR Letter

Here, again, is the link to the instructions for parents to check their students’ “in progress” standards grades. It also includes directions for checking missing assignments and Algebra grades for students taking the class at Assumption. The directions cover how to use both the PowerSchool portal on a computer and the PowerSchool app.

Instructions 

8th Grade Graduation at JFK

JFK’s graduation Mass is actually on Thursday, May 29th. The downloadable academic calendar for SCCS elementary schools lists the 30th as graduation. OLV/JFK is making an exception so I can be at graduation on that Thursday and my daughter’s wedding rehearsal on Friday.

JFK Facebook Pages

JFK has three Facebook pages:

  • John F. Kennedy Catholic School (public)
  • JFK Preschool (public)
  • JFK Moms & Dads (closed group. If you would like to be a part of this group, please message Angie Hillebrand.)

Photos and video are posted to these pages.

Proud of Staff

I had one of those “proud of the staff” moments the other night at the JFK concert. When my son, Thomas Day, and I checked in on all of the “holding rooms,” he was greeted with loud and enthusiastic exclamations, “Mr. Tom! Mr. Day!” The kids were happy to see him at their concert. Then, watching the passion with which Mrs. Corcoran and Ms. Che directed the students was also uplifting.

On Friday, a few of us were talking with another educator, and I commented that I try to surround myself with people better than me. There’s so many things that they do so much better than I ever could! They are like my own children or siblings, and I am so proud of them. Here’s just a few shout-outs for them:

  • Mrs. Putnam for taking on a new position this year, being willing to bounce ideas around, and bringing a great perspective to administrative tasks.
  • Ms. Angie and Ms. Cris in the office for being able to attend to so many different needs of students of all ages and their parents.
  • Ms. Wolf as our student support specialist for being one who is so often on the front end whenever kids are having difficulty.
  • Ms. Siefers for keeping our technology and so many other things running smoothly. I spend more time with her than almost anyone else!
  • Mrs. Baker for not only running our library but also working in a variety of roles with ECLC and aftercare.
  • Ms. Casey, Ms. Miranda, Mrs. Zeimet, Mrs. Blocker, Ms. L, Ms. V, Ms. Natalie, and Ms. Katie for making the youngest little ones feel welcome and loved at school.
  • Mrs. Inskeep, Mrs. Neuberger, Ms. Epping, and Mrs. Youngerman in kindergarten and 1st grade for being amazing at teaching the structured literacy with the science of reading.
  • Mrs. Creech, Mrs. Moya, Mrs. Herrera, and Mrs. Andresen for being so helpful in K-2 WIN groups each morning.
  • For Mrs. Mawell and Mrs. Poster for giving the most/best hugs at the end of the hallway as students of all ages (including older ones!) come into the building or leave the building for the day.
  • Mrs. Logan and Mrs. Weiser for filling in so well to give 4th graders stability in what started off kind of rough with staff absences this year.
  • Mrs. Everhart, Mrs. Vogel, Ms. Estes, and Mrs. Carlson in 3rd and 5th grades for having such strong and cooperative teaching teams.
  • Mrs. Nicoletto, Mrs. Thomas, and Mrs. Potter in the upper grades for having such good relationships with the students that it’s hard to get the kids to go to class as they’d much rather talk with their teachers.
  • Mrs. Runyan for bringing so many interesting and fun activities into upper grade science.
  • Mrs. Clark for making understandable the 7th/8th grade math concepts that I can’t even pronounce or figure out what is being discussed!
  • Mrs. Lundquist for anchoring everything that happens in the crazy, active filled 8th grade year.
  • Mrs. Burke and Mrs. Blake for being our resident experts in all things related to FAST screening and interventions.
  • Mrs. Tilkens for being so creative with field day and making it so much fun. I can’t wait for the kick-off staff video we’ll make for the kids!
  • Mr. Ryan for showing all kids that they can really do art.
  • Mrs. Ash, Mrs. Flores, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Gutierrez for dealing with all of our rambunctiousness, hunger, and sometimes even messiness at lunches each day.
  • Mr. Sweeney and Mr. Kisner for keeping our building clean and well maintained. We also wish Mr. Kisner well in his retirement that will begin at the end of the school year.

Highlighted Events

The following events are highlighted. For all of our events and more information, please see the calendars on our website and communications from individual teachers:

  • May 19: 8th Gr Field Trip
  • May 20: Out of Uniform Fundraiser for Student Council
  • May 22: 3 YO PS Conferences. 8th Gr Field Trip. Youth & Family Engagement Mtg
  • May 23: Band to Adventureland. 2nd Gr Field Trip. 4th Gr Field Trip
  • May 26: Memorial Day. No Classes. ECLC Closed
  • May 28: Last Day of PS Classes. 4/5 YO PS Family Events
  • May 29: 3 YO PS Family Event. JFK 8th Gr Graduation Mass
  • May 30: Field Day. Last Day of K-8. 2 Hr Early Dismissal (12:40). Last Day of ECLC. JFK Night at the Ballpark
  • June 7/8: Wellness Book Sale (prepare for the summer!)
  • June 7: Altar Server Training
  • June 8: Youth & Family Engagement Programming
  • Aug 25: First Day of PS-8 Classes

Chad

Principal’s Post for May 11, 2025

Posted on by csteimle
ESA Applications Now Open – 77% Have Applied
Applications for 2025-26 ESAs opened April 16th. About 77% of our students have a completed application in Odyssey for next school year. All families are eligible for ESAs in 2025-26 and MUST APPLY EVERY YEAR. Again, ALL FAMILIES ARE ELIGIBLE, BUT YOU MUST APPLY EVERY YEAR. After you designate JFK as the school, we will start to “accept” or “approve” students.
Highlighted parts from a previous email to SCCS families:
The upcoming ESA application period is from April 16, 2025, to June 30, 2025. To apply, click the following link https://iowa.withodyssey.com/en/odyssey_auth/sign_up. If you already have an Odyssey account, click “sign in” below the login box.
If you do not have access to a computer or otherwise find yourself unable to complete the ESA application independently, you may email martha.korneisel@sccsiowa.org or rose.strickland@sccsiowa.org or call Martha at 563.326.5313 ext. 223 or Rose at 563.326.5313 ext. 269.
Family Tuition Plan: If your tuition is above the ESA amount you may be able to qualify for additional tuition assistance through the Family Tuition Plan. This state subsidized program is limited to Iowa families with total income of less than 400% of poverty.
The application for the FTP is available at: www.assumptionhigh.org/familytuitionplan.
IL residents needing financial assistance should still apply through the FTP process. There are funds available from sources other than the state subsidized STO program.
Legislative Action Alert on Federal Level
The United States Catholic Conference of Bishops has asked us to forward a legislative action alert to families. The federal legislation being considered would expand parental choice for education using federal dollars. At the risk of oversimplifying the legislation, it would create the opportunity for people across the country to form  “STO” organizations. It will likely expand Iowa choice in education as well. Federal legislators can be contacted now to express support for the bill at the following address:  https://votervoice.net/USCCB/Campaigns/125894/Respond
SCCS Tuition Letter for 2025-26 – Rates Lower Than Expected
The K-8 tuition for 2025-26 will be less than originally anticipated. Highlighted information is below:
Grade School Tuition
Parish Subsidized Student: $ 6,075.  Total parent cost after ESA = $150 registration fee.
Non-Parish Subsidized Student: $8,505. Total parent cost after ESA = $ 522 tuition and $150 registration fee. (Families facing economic barriers may apply to the Family Tuition Plan for assistance with tuition.)

Registration Fee for 2025-26 Due

If you have not finished the registration process by paying the registration fee, please do so as soon as possible. Directions for paying the registration fee are on the front page of our website, www.olvjfk.com.

Positions Open for 2025-26

Interventionist: JFK has been authorized to hire an additional full-time interventionist for 2025-26. The person in this position will work with small groups or even one-on-one with students, primarily in reading and math. An Iowa teaching licenses is needed.

Long-term and short-term substitutes: We are often short about one substitute teacher per day. Persons with teaching licenses, substitute licenses, and/or a substitute authorization are encouraged to apply.

Instructional aide: JFK is seeking at least one additional instructional aide for the 2025-26 school year.

For more information, please contact me at chad.steimle@olvjfkmail.com.

Preschool Space Still Available
JFK still has preschool spots available for 2025-26, including coveted 4 year old morning spots. A few wrap-around spots are also still available for a full day option. Three year old preschool spots are also available.

Leaps & Bounds – One Session

JFK will only be offering one session of Leaps & Bounds this summer. There were not enough students registered for the June session. L & B focuses on reading and math for students currently in K-5th grade. Students spend about two hours on reading activities, one hour on math activities and then 30 minutes on snack and recess. Space is limited, but there are still some spots available for the July/August session. Currently, ESA funds are not able to be used for the $200 L & B fee. To register, please complete the registration forms and return to the school office with the registration fee. L & B Registration Forms

Session II: July 28-Aug 1 & Aug 4-8 (8:00-11:30)

Altar Server Training
Altar Server Training will be held Saturday, June 7th from 9:30am-11am in the church. Children who will be entering the 4th grade and up, who are interested in altar serving at Mass, are invited to attend this training. One parent/adult should attend with the student. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at: 563-391-4245.

Standards/Evidence-Based Assessment and Reporting

A letter regarding the diocesan and SCCS elementary schools’ transition to more standard/evidence-based assessment and reporting was emailed around the beginning of November. It is also available below:

SBAR Letter

Here, again, is the link to the instructions for parents to check their students’ “in progress” standards grades. It also includes directions for checking missing assignments and Algebra grades for students taking the class at Assumption. The directions cover how to use both the PowerSchool portal on a computer and the PowerSchool app.

Instructions 

8th Grade Graduation at JFK

JFK’s graduation Mass is actually on Thursday, May 29th. The downloadable academic calendar for SCCS elementary schools lists the 30th as graduation. OLV/JFK is making an exception so I can be at graduation on that Thursday and my daughter’s wedding rehearsal on Friday.

JFK Facebook Pages

JFK has three Facebook pages:

  • John F. Kennedy Catholic School (public)
  • JFK Preschool (public)
  • JFK Moms & Dads (closed group. If you would like to be a part of this group, please message Angie Hillebrand.)

Photos and video are posted to these pages.

Concert this Week

Due to the unexpected move of the state qualifying track meet to Assumption on Thursday, we might be making some adjustments to the location and/or time of the evening 5th-8th grades band and choir concert. An email will be sent with details, as needed.

Junie B. Jones Was So Much Fun!

What an amazing show! I saw it three times! Congratulations to Mrs. Potter and Ms. Siefers for putting together such a great show.

Cast: Audrey J, Caitlyn C, Claire A, Jolee C, Sierra M, Isaac R, Braxton B, Anthony S, Faithlyn F, Alyse R, Lilly S, Kinley V, Liam S, Wesley W, Abel H

Set Design, props, lighting, backstage crew, program and t-shirt art: Addison B, Charlotte F, Madison H, Iris N, Ava N, Natalie R, Shayna S, Ellie S, Cami C, Caitlyn C

Connection to Pope Leo XIV?

Pope Leo XIV received his Master’s of Divinity from the Catholic Theological Union (CTU) in the Hyde Park area of Chicago. CTU is in a consortium of theology schools in the Chicago area and includes the University of Chicago. I received my M.Div. from the University of Chicago, probably about 10-15 years after the pope was in the area. I may have sat in the same classroom, gone to the same grocery store and bookstore, and walked down the same streets as a pope! I could also see the White Sox stadium from the window of my 10th story apartment, and Pope Leo is supposedly a White Sox fan. Clearly, there’s a connection, and, if there’s not, I’m claiming it any way!

Highlighted Events

The following events are highlighted. For all of our events and more information, please see the calendars on our website and communications from individual teachers:

  • May 12: Stage tear down
  • May 14: Steam Wheelers visit. AHS seniors grade school walk
  • May 15: 5-8 Music and Band Concert (afternoon and evening at JFK)
  • May 17: 8th Gr Social Knight at AHS
  • May 19: 8th Gr Field Trip
  • May 22: 3 YO PS Conferences. 8th Gr Field Trip
  • May 23: Band to Adventureland. 2nd Gr Field Trip. 4th Gr Field Trip
  • May 26: Memorial Day. No Classes. ECLC Closed
  • May 28: Last Day of PS Classes. 4/5 YO PS Family Events
  • May 29: 3 YO PS Family Event. JFK 8th Gr Graduation Mass
  • May 30: Field Day. Last Day of K-8. 2 Hr Early Dismissal (12:40). Last Day of ECLC

Chad

 

Principal’s Post for May 4, 2025

Posted on by csteimle
ESA Applications Now Open
Applications for 2025-26 ESAs opened April 16th. All families are eligible and MUST APPLY EVERY YEAR. More information, including the ESA application site link, was emailed. Again, ALL FAMILIES ARE ELIGIBLE, BUT YOU MUST APPLY EVERY YEAR. After you designate JFK as the school, we will start to “accept” or “approve” students.
Highlighted parts from the email:
The upcoming ESA application period is from April 16, 2025, to June 30, 2025. To apply, click the following link https://iowa.withodyssey.com/en/odyssey_auth/sign_up. If you already have an Odyssey account, click “sign in” below the login box.
If you do not have access to a computer or otherwise find yourself unable to complete the ESA application independently, you may email martha.korneisel@sccsiowa.org or rose.strickland@sccsiowa.org or call Martha at 563.326.5313 ext. 223 or Rose at 563.326.5313 ext. 269.
Family Tuition Plan: If your tuition is above the ESA amount you may be able to qualify for additional tuition assistance through the Family Tuition Plan. This state subsidized program is limited to Iowa families with total income of less than 400% of poverty.
The application for the FTP is available at: www.assumptionhigh.org/familytuitionplan.
IL residents needing financial assistance should still apply through the FTP process. There are funds available from sources other than the state subsidized STO program.
Legislative Action Alert on Federal Level
The United States Catholic Conference of Bishops has asked us to forward a legislative action alert to families. The federal legislation being considered would expand parental choice for education using federal dollars. At the risk of oversimplifying the legislation, it would create the opportunity for people across the country to form  “STO” organizations. It will likely expand Iowa choice in education as well. Federal legislators can be contacted now to express support for the bill at the following address:  https://votervoice.net/USCCB/Campaigns/125894/Respond
SCCS Tuition Letter for 2025-26 – Rates Lower Than Expected
The K-8 tuition for 2025-26 will be less than originally anticipated. See the letter emailed. Highlighted information is below:
Grade School Tuition
Parish Subsidized Student: $ 6,075.  Total parent cost after ESA = $150 registration fee.
Non-Parish Subsidized Student: $8,505. Total parent cost after ESA = $ 522 tuition and $150 registration fee. (Families facing economic barriers may apply to the Family Tuition Plan for assistance with tuition.)

School Calendar for 2025-26

The academic school calendar for the Davenport elementary schools in SCCS has been passed and is available on the front page of our website.

Registration Fee for 2025-26 Due

If you have not finished the registration process by paying the registration fee, please do so as soon as possible. Directions for paying the registration fee are on the front page of our website, www.olvjfk.com.

Positions Open for 2025-26

Interventionist: JFK has been authorized to hire an additional full-time interventionist for 2025-26. The person in this position will work with small groups or even one-on-one with students, primarily in reading and math. An Iowa teaching licenses is needed.

Long-term and short-term substitutes: We are often short about one substitute teacher per day. Persons with teaching licenses, substitute licenses, and/or a substitute authorization are encouraged to apply.

Instructional aide: JFK is seeking at least one additional instructional aide for the 2025-26 school year.

For more information, please contact me at chad.steimle@olvjfkmail.com.

Preschool Space Still Available
JFK still has preschool spots available for 2025-26, including coveted 4 year old morning spots. A few wrap-around spots are also still available for a full day option. Three year old preschool spots are also available.

Leaps & Bounds – One Session

JFK will only be offering one session of Leaps & Bounds this summer. There were not enough students registered for the June session. L & B focuses on reading and math for students currently in K-5th grade. Students spend about two hours on reading activities, one hour on math activities and then 30 minutes on snack and recess. Space is limited, but there are still some spots available for the July/August session. Currently, ESA funds are not able to be used for the $200 L & B fee. To register, please complete the registration forms and return to the school office with the registration fee. L & B Registration Forms

Session II: July 28-Aug 1 & Aug 4-8 (8:00-11:30)

Altar Server Training
Altar Server Training will be held Saturday, June 7th from 9:30am-11am in the church. Children who will be entering the 4th grade and up, who are interested in altar serving at Mass, are invited to attend this training. One parent/adult should attend with the student. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at: 563-391-4245.

Standards/Evidence-Based Assessment and Reporting

A letter regarding the diocesan and SCCS elementary schools’ transition to more standard/evidence-based assessment and reporting was emailed around the beginning of November. It is also available below:

SBAR Letter

Here, again, is the link to the instructions for parents to check their students’ “in progress” standards grades. It also includes directions for checking missing assignments and Algebra grades for students taking the class at Assumption. The directions cover how to use both the PowerSchool portal on a computer and the PowerSchool app.

Instructions 

8th Grade Graduation at JFK

JFK’s graduation Mass is actually on Thursday, May 29th. The downloadable academic calendar for SCCS elementary schools lists the 30th as graduation. OLV/JFK is making an exception so I can be at graduation on that Thursday and my daughter’s wedding rehearsal on Friday.

Dress Code Lax Again

Adherence to the dress code seems to have waned again. In our random checks four days last week, 36 violations were recorded. The most common violations were for students without belts, hoop/dangling ear rings, not approved gym clothes, and skirts/gym shorts being too short.

Too Much Fun

The day I decided to not wear a dress shirt and tie…. (Apparently I didn’t get the memo!) There would have been more people in the picture, but some had already changed – a shirt and tie was just too uncomfortable!

JFK Facebook Pages

JFK has three Facebook pages:

  • John F. Kennedy Catholic School (public)
  • JFK Preschool (public)
  • JFK Moms & Dads (closed group. If you would like to be a part of this group, please message Angie Hillebrand.)

Photos and video are posted to these pages.

Highlighted Events

The following events are highlighted. For all of our events and more information, please see the calendars on our website and communications from individual teachers:

  • May 4: First Communion
  • May 5: 6th Field Trip to AHS. FAST screening begins
  • May 6: 2nd Out of Uniform.
  • May 7: Putnam Museum presenter
  • May 8: 5C Golfing.
  • May 9: 5E Golfing. Crusader Theater school performance. Crusader Theater evening performance. Middle School Youth Night
  • May 10: SHE Kickoff? Crusader Theater matinee
  • May 12: Stage tear down
  • May 14: Steam Wheelers visit. AHS seniors grade school walk
  • May 15: 5-8 Music and Band Concert (afternoon at JFK, evening at AHS)
  • May 17: 8th Gr Social Knight at AHS
  • May 28: Last Day of PS Classes
  • May 30: Field Day. Last Day of K-8. 2 Hr Early Dismissal (12:40). Last Day of ECLC

Chad

Principal’s Post for April 27, 2025

Posted on by csteimle

JFK GROWS Students of the Month for April

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.  Each month, except December, we recognize one student at each grade level, alternating each month between the two homerooms, whose teachers have observed exhibiting these traits particularly well at school during the past month:

  • Kindergarten: Delilah S.
    • Delilah puts her best foot forward and motivates others to do the same. She is a friend to all and demonstrates the JFK Difference daily.
  • 1st Grade: Allegra K.
    • Allegra is kind to everyone. She always gives 100% with a smile on her face.
  • 2nd Grade: Lillie R.
    • Lillie is a sweet friend. She will help anyone and likes to make people feel welcome. She does not give up when school work gets difficult; instead, she keeps trying and always finds her way through. She is a great example of perseverance.
  • 3rd Grade: Evelyn S.
    • Evelyn comes to school each morning with a positive attitude and demonstrates putting God first by being kind to others. She respects the teachers and follows the classroom rules daily.
  • 4th Grade: Annie W.
    • Annie is a polite, respectful girl who is kind to everyone.  She follows the JFK difference on a daily basis!
  • 5th Grade: Harper W.
    • Harper is an amazing student. She is always willing to help and goes above and beyond in her work. Harper is kind to those around her and helps any friend who needs it.
  • 6th Grade: Liam S.
    • Liam is quiet but hard working. He’s inclusive with his peers and uses respectful behaviors with staff. Liam strives to do his best.  He is kind to his peers and always willing to lend a helping hand.
  • 7th Grade: Sierra M.
    • Sierra is a great example of JFK GROWS. She is very confident in her faith and always puts God first. Her behavior is always respectful, even when she’s frustrated or upset. She seeks opportunities to serve and volunteers her talents and time even before being asked. She is welcoming to all and willing to work with someone who may not have a partner. And, of course, she is always making safe choices.
  • 8th Grade: Maya H.
    • Maya does a great job staying on track, working on assignments, and asking questions. Maya works well with her peers and is always positive in the classroom.
ESA Applications Now Open
Applications for 2025-26 ESAs opened April 16th. All families are eligible and MUST APPLY EVERY YEAR. More information, including the ESA application site link, was emailed. Again, ALL FAMILIES ARE ELIGIBLE, BUT YOU MUST APPLY EVERY YEAR. After you designate JFK as the school, we will start to “accept” or “approve” students.
Highlighted parts from the email:
The upcoming ESA application period is from April 16, 2025, to June 30, 2025. To apply, click the following link https://iowa.withodyssey.com/en/odyssey_auth/sign_up. If you already have an Odyssey account, click “sign in” below the login box.
If you do not have access to a computer or otherwise find yourself unable to complete the ESA application independently, you may email martha.korneisel@sccsiowa.org or rose.strickland@sccsiowa.org or call Martha at 563.326.5313 ext. 223 or Rose at 563.326.5313 ext. 269.
Family Tuition Plan: If your tuition is above the ESA amount you may be able to qualify for additional tuition assistance through the Family Tuition Plan. This state subsidized program is limited to Iowa families with total income of less than 400% of poverty.
The application for the FTP is available at: www.assumptionhigh.org/familytuitionplan.
IL residents needing financial assistance should still apply through the FTP process. There are funds available from sources other than the state subsidized STO program.
SCCS Tuition Letter for 2025-26 – Rates Lower Than Expected
The K-8 tuition for 2025-26 will be less than originally anticipated. See the letter emailed. Highlighted information is below:
Grade School Tuition
Parish Subsidized Student: $ 6,075.  Total parent cost after ESA = $150 registration fee.
Non-Parish Subsidized Student: $8,505. Total parent cost after ESA = $ 522 tuition and $150 registration fee. (Families facing economic barriers may apply to the Family Tuition Plan for assistance with tuition.)

School Calendar for 2025-26

The academic school calendar for the Davenport elementary schools in SCCS has been passed and is available on the front page of our website.

Registration Fee for 2025-26 Due

If you have not finished the registration process by paying the registration fee, please do so as soon as possible. Directions for paying the registration fee are on the front page of our website, www.olvjfk.com.

Positions Open for 2025-26

Interventionist: JFK has been authorized to hire an additional full-time interventionist for 2025-26. The person in this position will work with small groups or even one-on-one with students, primarily in reading and math. An Iowa teaching licenses is needed.

Long-term and short-term substitutes: We are often short about one substitute teacher per day. Persons with teaching licenses, substitute licenses, and/or a substitute authorization are encouraged to apply.

Instructional aide: JFK is seeking at least one additional instructional aide for the 2025-26 school year.

For more information, please contact me at chad.steimle@olvjfkmail.com.

Preschool Space Still Available
JFK still has preschool spots available for 2025-26, including coveted 4 year old morning spots. A few wrap-around spots are also still available for a full day option. Three year old preschool spots are also available.

Leaps & Bounds – One Session

JFK will only be offering one session of Leaps & Bounds this summer. There were not enough students registered for the June session. L & B focuses on reading and math for students currently in K-5th grade. Students spend about two hours on reading activities, one hour on math activities and then 30 minutes on snack and recess. Space is limited, but there are still some spots available for the July/August session. Currently, ESA funds are not able to be used for the $200 L & B fee. To register, please complete the registration forms and return to the school office with the registration fee. L & B Registration Forms

Session II: July 28-Aug 1 & Aug 4-8 (8:00-11:30)

Altar Server Training
Altar Server Training will be held Saturday, June 7th from 9:30am-11am in the church. Children who will be entering the 4th grade and up, who are interested in altar serving at Mass, are invited to attend this training. One parent/adult should attend with the student. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at: 563-391-4245.

Standards/Evidence-Based Assessment and Reporting

A letter regarding the next step in the diocesan and SCCS elementary schools’ transition to more standard/evidence-based assessment and reporting was emailed around the beginning of November. It is also available below:

SBAR Letter

Here, again, is the link to the UPDATED instructions for parents to check their students’ “in progress” standards grades. It also includes directions for checking missing assignments and Algebra grades for students taking the class at Assumption. The directions cover how to use both the PowerSchool portal on a computer and the PowerSchool app.

Instructions 

8th Grade Graduation at JFK

JFK’s graduation Mass is actually on Thursday, May 29th. The downloadable academic calendar for SCCS elementary schools lists the 30th as graduation. OLV/JFK is making an exception so I can be at graduation on that Thursday and my daughter’s wedding rehearsal on Friday.

Cell Phone Law

Iowa’s new law regarding students’ cell phones in schools is generating a good deal of discussion, particularly at the high school level. The Iowa Department of Education will issue a sample policy this week, and a Diocese of Davenport policy is in draft form as well. JFK’s and most elementary schools’ cell phone policies are fairly restrictive already so I do not anticipate a huge difference for us.

Dress Code Lax Again

Adherence to the dress code seems to have waned again. We’ll be doing more random building or grade-wide checks as we move forward. Friday’s dress code check led to about 16 violation notices. The most common violations were for students without belts, hoop/dangling ear rings, not approved gym clothes, and skirts/gym shorts being too short. Other more common violations that we tend to see are students wearing hoodies in class and shirts not tucked in.

Kickball and Cheer/Dance Event

Many thanks to H & S and Mrs. Tilkens for organizing Friday’s kickball and cheer/dance event. The kids had such a good time. I wish it had been a bit warmer though! I wasn’t at the whole event this year. I was there for the beginning and then had to run an errand before 5:00 p.m. I made it back in time with my winter coat for the dance/cheer. Then, I lent my coat to my son who was umping and had to leave shortly thereafter because I no longer had a coat!

Highlighted Events

The following events are highlighted. For all of our events and more information, please see the calendars on our website and communications from individual teachers:

  • Apr 27: Stage Set up.
  • Apr 29: Hearing screenings (K, 1, 5). Supply Store.
  • Apr 30: Putnam Museum presenter. AHS Spring Info Knight
  • May 1: Skate night.
  • May 2: Backward Dress Day.
  • May 4: First Communion
  • May 5: 6th Field Trip to AHS
  • May 7: Putnam Museum presenter
  • May 8: 5C Golfing. Home & School
  • May 9: 5E Golfing. Crusader Theater school performance. Crusader Theater evening performance
  • May 10: SHE Kickoff?
  • May 10: Crusader Theater matinee

Chad

Principal’s Post for April 20, 2025

Posted on by csteimle

Yes, There Is School on April 21

Students return to classes on April 21st.

Early Dismissal/No am/pm 4/5 YO PS Classes

April 25 is a two hour early dismissal (12:40). There are also no 4/5 year old am or pm preschool classes.

ESA Applications Open April 16th
Applications for 2025-26 ESAs opened April 16th. All families are eligible and MUST APPLY EVERY YEAR. More information, including the ESA application site link, was emailed last week. Again, ALL FAMILIES ARE ELIGIBLE, BUT YOU MUST APPLY EVERY YEAR.
Highlighted parts from the email:
The upcoming ESA application period is from April 16, 2025, to June 30, 2025. To apply, click the following link https://iowa.withodyssey.com/en/odyssey_auth/sign_up. If you already have an Odyssey account, click “sign in” below the login box.
If you do not have access to a computer or otherwise find yourself unable to complete the ESA application independently, you may email martha.korneisel@sccsiowa.org or rose.strickland@sccsiowa.org or call Martha at 563.326.5313 ext. 223 or Rose at 563.326.5313 ext. 269.
Family Tuition Plan: If your tuition is above the ESA amount you may be able to qualify for additional tuition assistance through the Family Tuition Plan. This state subsidized program is limited to Iowa families with total income of less than 400% of poverty.
The application for the FTP is available at: www.assumptionhigh.org/familytuitionplan.
SCCS Tuition Letter for 2025-26 – Rates Lower Than Expected
The K-8 tuition for 2025-26 will be less than originally anticipated. See the letter emailed last week. Highlighted information is below:
Grade School Tuition
Parish Subsidized Student: $ 6,075.  Total parent cost after ESA = $150 registration fee.
Non-Parish Subsidized Student: $8,505. Total parent cost after ESA = $ 522 tuition and $150 registration fee. (Families facing economic barriers may apply to the Family Tuition Plan for assistance with tuition.)

School Calendar for 2025-26

The academic school calendar for the Davenport elementary schools in SCCS has been passed and is available on the front page of our website.

ISASPs Continue This Week

The Iowa Statewide Assessments of Student Progress will be administered this month:  April 21, April 22, and April 24. Testing begins right away in the morning and is typically finished by 10:00 a.m. Please try your hardest to have your students present during testing times. Students who are tardy on these days will not be able to enter classrooms during the testing periods.

Eighth graders who attend Algebra at Assumption will not have Algebra on April 22nd. Students should report to JFK by 7:25.

Registration Fee for 2025-26 Due

If you have not finished the registration process by paying the registration fee, please do so as soon as possible. Directions for paying the registration fee are on the front page of our website, www.olvjfk.com.

Positions Open for 2025-26

Interventionist: JFK has been authorized to hire an additional full-time interventionist for 2025-26. The person in this position will work with small groups or even one-on-one with students, primarily in reading and math. An Iowa teaching licenses is needed.

Long-term and short-term substitutes: We are often short about one substitute teacher per day. Persons with teaching licenses, substitute licenses, and/or a substitute authorization are encouraged to apply.

Instructional aide: JFK is seeking at least one additional instructional aide for the 2025-26 school year.

For more information, please contact me at chad.steimle@olvjfkmail.com.

Preschool Space Still Available
JFK still has preschool spots available for 2025-26, including coveted 4 year old morning spots. A few wrap-around spots are also still available for a full day option. Three year old preschool spots are also available.
Earbuds/Headphones for School
Fifth-8th graders are asked through the annual supply list to provide wired earbuds/headphones (not Bluetooth) for school. We haven’t seen very many at school, and we are getting to the time of year when they become more critical for testing. Don’t spend much money on them; cheaper is probably better.

Leaps & Bounds Registration

JFK is pleased to offer Leaps & Bounds during the summer. L & B focuses on reading and math for students currently in K-5th grade. Students spend about two hours on reading activities, one hour on math activities and then 30 minutes on snack and recess. Space is limited for each session, and a minimum number of students is also needed in order for each session to be viable. Currently, ESA funds are not able to be used for the $200 L & B fee. To register, please complete the registration forms and return to the school office with the registration fee. L & B Registration Forms

Session I: June 16-20 & June 23-27 (8:00-11:30)

Session II: July 28-Aug 1 & Aug 4-8 (8:00-11:30)

Altar Server Training
Altar Server Training will be held Saturday, June 7th from 9:30am-11am in the church. Children who will be entering the 4th grade and up, who are interested in altar serving at Mass, are invited to attend this training. One parent/adult should attend with the student. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at: 563-391-4245.

Standards/Evidence-Based Assessment and Reporting

A letter regarding the next step in the diocesan and SCCS elementary schools’ transition to more standard/evidence-based assessment and reporting was emailed around the beginning of November. It is also available below:

SBAR Letter

Here, again, is the link to the UPDATED instructions for parents to check their students’ “in progress” standards grades. It also includes directions for checking missing assignments and Algebra grades for students taking the class at Assumption. The directions cover how to use both the PowerSchool portal on a computer and the PowerSchool app.

Instructions 

8th Grade Graduation at JFK

JFK’s graduation Mass is actually on Thursday, May 29th. The downloadable academic calendar for SCCS elementary schools lists the 30th as graduation. OLV/JFK is making an exception so I can be at graduation on that Thursday and my daughter’s wedding rehearsal on Friday.

Holy Thursday Activities
Spending time with Jesus at our Holy Thursday activities was rather moving. Watching every student bring up their offering was special. Then, the students’ spontaneous hand gestures as we sang Matt Maher’s “Lord, I Need You” was touching.

Highlighted Events

The following events are highlighted. For all of our events and more information, please see the calendars on our website and communications from individual teachers:

  • Apr 21: ISASP
  • Apr 22: ISASP (No Alg at AHS). Dance/Cheer Clinic
  • Apr 24: ISASP
  • Apr 25: 2 Hr Early Dismissal (12:40). No 4/5 Yr Old PS classes. ECLC and Aftercare Open. Kickball Tournament/Cheer Squad
  • Apr 26: First Communion Retreat
  • Apr 27: Stage Set up.
  • Apr 29: Hearing screenings (K, 1, 5).
  • Apr 30: Putnam Museum presenter.
  • May 1: Skate night.
  • May 2: Backward Dress Day.
  • May 4: First Communion

Chad

 

 

Principal’s Post for April 13, 2025

Posted on by csteimle

No School/No ECLC Coming Up

April 14 is an in-service day. There are no classes. ECLC is closed.

April 18 is Good Friday. SCCS schools are closed. ECLC is closed.

April 25 is a two hour early dismissal (12:40). There are no 4/5 year old am or pm preschool classes.

ESA Applications Open April 16th
Applications for 2025-26 ESAs open April 16th. All families are eligible and MUST APPLY EVERY YEAR. More information, including the ESA application site link, is included in an attachment sent along with the link for this week’s Principal’s Post. Again, ALL FAMILIES ARE ELIGIBLE, BUT YOU MUST APPLY EVERY YEAR.
SCCS Tuition Letter for 2025-26 – Rates Lower Than Expected
The K-8 tuition for 2025-26 will be less than originally anticipated. See the letter sent as an attachment in the email that contains the link to this week’s Principal’s Post.

School Calendar for 2025-26

The academic school calendar for the Davenport elementary schools in SCCS has been passed and is available on the front page of our website.

ISASPs Begin This Week

The Iowa Statewide Assessments of Student Progress will be administered this month: April 15, April 16 (8th gr Alg students only), April 21, April 22, and April 24. Testing begins right away in the morning and is typically finished by 10:00 a.m. Please try your hardest to have your students present during testing times. Students who are tardy on these days will not be able to enter classrooms during the testing periods.

Eighth graders who attend Algebra at Assumption will not have Algebra on April 22nd. Students should report to JFK by 7:25.

Registration Fee for 2025-26 Due

If you have not finished the registration process by paying the registration fee, please do so as soon as possible. Directions for paying the registration fee are on the front page of our website, www.olvjfk.com.

Positions Open for 2025-26

Interventionist: JFK has been authorized to hire an additional full-time interventionist for 2025-26. The person in this position will work with small groups or even one-on-one with students, primarily in reading and math. An Iowa teaching licenses is needed.

Long-term and short-term substitutes: We are often short about one substitute teacher per day. Persons with teaching licenses, substitute licenses, and/or a substitute authorization are encouraged to apply.

Instructional aide: JFK is seeking at least one additional instructional aide for the 2025-26 school year.

For more information, please contact me at chad.steimle@olvjfkmail.com.

Preschool Space Still Available
JFK still has preschool spots available for 2025-26, including coveted 4 year old morning spots. A few wrap-around spots are also still available for a full day option. Three year old preschool spots are also available.
Earbuds/Headphones for School
Fifth-8th graders are asked through the annual supply list to provide wired earbuds/headphones (not Bluetooth) for school. We haven’t seen very many at school, and we are getting to the time of year when they become more critical for testing. Don’t spend much money on them; cheaper is probably better.

Leaps & Bounds Registration

JFK is pleased to offer Leaps & Bounds during the summer. L & B focuses on reading and math for students currently in K-5th grade. Students spend about two hours on reading activities, one hour on math activities and then 30 minutes on snack and recess. Space is limited for each session, and a minimum number of students is also needed in order for each session to be viable. Currently, ESA funds are not able to be used for the $200 L & B fee. To register, please complete the registration forms and return to the school office with the registration fee. L & B Registration Forms

Session I: June 16-20 & June 23-27 (8:00-11:30)

Session II: July 28-Aug 1 & Aug 4-8 (8:00-11:30)

Altar Server Training
Altar Server Training will be held Saturday, June 7th from 9:30am-11am in the church. Children who will be entering the 4th grade and up, who are interested in altar serving at Mass, are invited to attend this training. One parent/adult should attend with the student. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at: 563-391-4245.

Standards/Evidence-Based Assessment and Reporting

A letter regarding the next step in the diocesan and SCCS elementary schools’ transition to more standard/evidence-based assessment and reporting was emailed around the beginning of November. It is also available below:

SBAR Letter

Here, again, is the link to the UPDATED instructions for parents to check their students’ “in progress” standards grades. It also includes directions for checking missing assignments and Algebra grades for students taking the class at Assumption. The directions cover how to use both the PowerSchool portal on a computer and the PowerSchool app.

Instructions 

8th Grade Graduation at JFK

JFK’s graduation Mass is actually on Thursday, May 29th. The downloadable academic calendar for SCCS elementary schools lists the 30th as graduation. OLV/JFK is making an exception so I can be at graduation on that Thursday and my daughter’s wedding rehearsal on Friday.

Dine & Donate Event

Join JFK Home and School at Jersey Mike’s on Monday, April 14th, between 4pm-9pm for another “Dine & Donate” Event!  50% of all JFK sales will be donated back to the school. This is the highest kickback percentage we have ever received!

Lenten Activity
One of my activities this lent is to watch seasons 1-4 of The Chosen with my wife. Character portrayal and development is very interesting as it attempts to fill in much about which Scripture is relatively silent. I think we have about four episodes to go!

Highlighted Events

The following events are highlighted. For all of our events and more information, please see the calendars on our website and communications from individual teachers:

  • Apr 14: No Classes. ECLC Closed. Dine & Donate at Jersey Mike’s
  • Apr 15: ISASP
  • Apr 16: ISASP for 8th graders
  • Apr 17: Holy Thursday School Activities
  • Apr 18: Good Friday. No Classes. ECLC Closed
  • Apr 20: Easter
  • Apr 21: ISASP
  • Apr 22: ISASP (No Alg at AHS). Dance/Cheer Clinic
  • Apr 24: ISASP
  • Apr 25: 2 Hr Early Dismissal (12:40). No 4/5 Yr Old PS classes. ECLC and Aftercare Open. Kickball Tournament/Cheer Squad
  • Apr 26: First Communion Retreat
  • Apr 27: Stage Set up.
  • Apr 29: Hearing screenings (K, 1, 5).
  • Apr 30: Putnam Museum presenter.
  • May 1: Skate night.
  • May 2: Backward Dress Day.
  • May 4: First Communion

Chad

 

Principal’s Post for April 6, 2025

Posted on by csteimle

JFK GROWS Students of the Month for March

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.  Each month, except December, we recognize one student at each grade level, alternating each month between the two homerooms, whose teachers have observed exhibiting these traits particularly well at school during the past month:

    • Kindergarten:  Sloane T.
      •  Sloane  is kind to her classmates and always looks for ways to help someone.  She does what is asked of her and tries her best in her daily work.
    • 1st Grade: Lucy T.
      • Lucy takes pride in doing her best in whatever the task may be.  She is a loyal friend and sets a great example for her classmates.
    • 2nd Grade: Harper L.
      • Harper is always looking out for others. She is the first person there when someone is in need of anything. Her kindness and gentleness touches us all in 2P.
    • 3rd Grade: Ryker T.
      • Ryker is a responsible and helpful third grader. He consistently stays on task, demonstrates excellent focus and notices when things need to be done. His willingness to lend a helping hand makes our classroom a better place.
    • 4th Grade: Yaretzi L.
      • Yaretzi makes a difference in our classroom every day.  Her courteous and respectful demeanor creates a positive learning environment and makes her a valuable asset to our class.
    • 5th Grade: Myles H.
      • Myles treats all of his classmates with kindness. He is understanding, friendly, and welcoming to all. He is happy help and always follows directions. He is reliable, hard-working, creative, kind-hearted, and well-mannered.
    • 6th Grade: Christian L.
      • Christian is very respectful and follows classroom rules and procedures.  He is always willing to help out his classmates and teachers.
    • 7th Grade: Marcelo A.
      • Marcelo has a very inquisitive mind and is always asking questions that go beyond what we are talking about in class. He also loves to show off his dance moves in class.
    • 8th Grade: Dylan C.
      • Dylan works well with peers, stays on track with assignments, asks questions, and accepts suggestions.

Third Quarter Report Cards

Third quarter report cards were sent by mail on Friday.

ESA Applications to Begin Soon
Applications for 2025-26 ESAs open April 16th. All families are eligible and MUST APPLY EVERY YEAR. More information from SCCS will be emailed soon and included in future Principal’s Posts.

School Calendar for 2025-26

The academic school calendar for the Davenport elementary schools in SCCS has been passed and is available on the front page of our website.

ISASPs Coming Soon

The Iowa Statewide Assessments of Student Progress will be administered later this month: April 15, April 16 (8th gr Alg students only), April 21, April 22, and April 24. Testing begins right away in the morning and is typically finished by 10:00 a.m. Please try your hardest to have your students present during testing times. Students who are tardy on these days will not be able to enter classrooms during the testing periods.

Eighth graders who attend Algebra at Assumption will not have Algebra on April 22nd. Students should report to JFK by 7:25.

Registration Fee for 2025-26 Due

If you have not finished the registration process by paying the registration fee, please do so as soon as possible. Directions for paying the registration fee are on the front page of our website, www.olvjfk.com.

Positions Open Now

JFK has several positions open now:

Long-term and short-term substitutes: We are often short about one substitute teacher per day. Persons with teaching licenses, substitute licenses, and/or a substitute authorization are encouraged to apply.

Instructional aide: JFK is seeking at least one additional instructional aide for the 2025-26 school year.

For more information, please contact me at chad.steimle@olvjfkmail.com.

Welcoming to the 2025-26 JFK Staff
JFK is pleased to welcome Angela Beard to the 2025-26 JFK teaching staff. Mrs. Beard has her K-6 license with endorsements in early childhood, special education, and reading. She should be finished with her MA in December. She has recent experience in special education and preschool, including at Lourdes and St. John Vianney. Mrs. Beard will likely teach the third section of kindergarten.
Working out Some Details for 3 Sections
At the beginning of March, we had to decide what to do with over 70 students who were registered online for kindergarten at JFK. Do we turn away more than 20 students, some of whom may have included OLV parishioners, students who were already attending preschool at JFK, or siblings of older students already enrolled at JFK? Do we add a 3rd section of kindergarten? Could we sustain three sections of one grade as the students became older? After brainstorming with staff, several community members, and the leadership in SCCS, we determined that “yes, we could do a 3rd section,” and we began to accept kindergarten students’ enrollment. As we moved through spring break, we have really begun to work through some of the details.
One of the things we have done is to rearrange the library and segmented it more into sections. The original part of the library, which was originally built as a classroom in 1963, is now the little kids’ area with a new rug and from where Mrs. Baker can lead “library time.” In the 1987 addition to that room, which is same size as several 1987 classrooms, there’s now the older kids’ and non-fiction area, which also contains the tables. We’ll be able to use the 1987 part as a 5th grade classroom for most of the day, using the tables instead of desks, and students will be able to keep their materials in bins on extra space we have on bookshelves. Library time for other students will be scheduled when the 5th graders are not in the room such as during lunch/recess, art, gym, music, and band.
Some remodeling in the library is already underway, and the fresh look is rather appealing as it’s been almost 19 years since the last work was done in the library. Last summer, we replaced the carpet and did some electrical work. Over spring break, we moved bookshelves to define spaces. We have repurposed bookshelves originally meant to hold magazines so they better hold books, and we have replaced individual study carrels, which long since stopped being used once computers went to Chromebooks and iPads, with cabinets and countertops. A new motorized retractable screen and wireless projector have also been ordered. A large whiteboard will also be added during the summer. The refresh of our library is very nice.
We have not yet decided which classroom will become a kindergarten room for next year, but we will make that decision before the school year is complete.
One of the reasons why we could consider having a 3rd section of kindergarten and moving them through the grade levels in three sections is because we currently don’t anticipate needing both three sections of kindergarten in the following year (2026-27) and three sections of first grade. Our current registration for four year old preschool for next year is about 36, the lowest figure in probably 10-15 years. (We have space and staff for 80.) Even if all of the preschoolers become JFK kindergartners in 2026-27, and we bring in students that aren’t attending our preschool, we still will probably only need two sections of kindergartners. If we find ourselves wondering whether or not we can do three sections of kindergarten in 2027-28, then the enrollment trend might be something that we need to look at in all of Scott County Catholic Schools!
Earbuds/Headphones for School
Fifth-8th graders are asked through the annual supply list to provide wired earbuds/headphones (not Bluetooth) for school. We haven’t seen very many at school, and we are getting to the time of year when they become more critical for testing. Don’t spend much money on them; cheaper is probably better.

Leaps & Bounds Registration

JFK is pleased to offer Leaps & Bounds during the summer. L & B focuses on reading and math for students currently in K-5th grade. Students spend about two hours on reading activities, one hour on math activities and then 30 minutes on snack and recess. Space is limited for each session, and a minimum number of students is also needed in order for each session to be viable. Currently, ESA funds are not able to be used for the $200 L & B fee. To register, please complete the registration forms and return to the school office with the registration fee. L & B Registration Forms

Session I: June 16-20 & June 23-27 (8:00-11:30)

Session II: July 28-Aug 1 & Aug 4-8 (8:00-11:30)

Altar Server Training
Altar Server Training will be held Saturday, June 7th from 9:30am-11am in the church. Children who will be entering the 4th grade and up, who are interested in altar serving at Mass, are invited to attend this training. One parent/adult should attend with the student. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at: 563-391-4245.

Standards/Evidence-Based Assessment and Reporting

A letter regarding the next step in the diocesan and SCCS elementary schools’ transition to more standard/evidence-based assessment and reporting was emailed around the beginning of November. It is also available below:

SBAR Letter

Here, again, is the link to the UPDATED instructions for parents to check their students’ “in progress” standards grades. It also includes directions for checking missing assignments and Algebra grades for students taking the class at Assumption. The directions cover how to use both the PowerSchool portal on a computer and the PowerSchool app.

Instructions 

8th Grade Graduation at JFK

JFK’s graduation Mass is actually on Thursday, May 29th. The downloadable academic calendar for SCCS elementary schools lists the 30th as graduation. OLV/JFK is making an exception so I can be at graduation on that Thursday and my daughter’s wedding rehearsal on Friday.

No School/No ECLC Coming Up

April 14 is an in-service day. There are no classes. ECLC is closed.

April 18 is Good Friday. SCCS schools are closed. ECLC is closed.

April 25 is a two hour early dismissal (12:40). There are no 4/5 year old am or pm preschool classes.

Highlighted Events

The following events are highlighted. For all of our events and more information, please see the calendars on our website and communications from individual teachers:

  • Apr 8: Communal Penance Service at Sacred Heart. 3rd Gr Field Trip
  • Apr 9: Home & School Mtg
  • Apr 10: Communal Penance Service at Lourdes.
  • Apr 11: Youth & Family Engagement Soup Supper after Stations of the Cross
  • Apr 12: Easter Egg Hunt
  • Apr 14: No Classes. ECLC Closed. Dine & Donate at Jersey Mike’s
  • Apr 15: ISASP
  • Apr 16: ISASP for 8th graders
  • Apr 17: Holy Thursday School Activities
  • Apr 18: Good Friday. No Classes. ECLC Closed
  • Apr 20: Easter
  • Apr 21: ISASP
  • Apr 22: ISASP (No Alg at AHS). Dance/Cheer Clinic
  • Apr 24: ISASP
  • Apr 25: 2 Hr Early Dismissal (12:40). No 4/5 Yr Old PS classes. ECLC and Aftercare Open. Kickball Tournament/Cheer Squad
  • Apr 26: First Communion Retreat
  • May 4: First Communion

Chad

 

 

Principal’s Post for March 30, 2025

Posted on by csteimle

Third Quarter Report Cards

We hope to have third quarter report cards physically mailed by the end of this week.

School Calendar for 2025-26

The academic school calendar for the Davenport elementary schools in SCCS has been passed and is available on the front page of our website.

ISASPs Coming Soon

The Iowa Statewide Assessments of Student Progress will be administered later this month: April 15, April 16 (8th gr Alg students only), April 21, April 22, and April 24. Testing begins right away in the morning and is typically finished by 10:00 a.m. Please try your hardest to have your students present during testing times. Students who are tardy on these days will not be able to enter classrooms during the testing periods.

Eighth graders who attend Algebra at Assumption will not have Algebra on April 22nd. Students should report to JFK by 7:25.

Registration Fee for 2025-26 Due

If you have not finished the registration process by paying the registration fee, please do so as soon as possible. While JFK had the highest percentage of returning families registered for next school year among SCCS (above 95%), we also had the lowest percentage of families that have paid the registration fee (below 60%). Directions for paying the registration fee are on the front page of our website, www.olvjfk.com.

JFK Spiritwear Spring Sale

The online spiritwear store will be open until March 31st. This is the last time to get JFK spiritwear this school year. Use promotion code “JFK” at checkout and receive 10% off your order.

Several new colors have been added for the sweatshirts. As a reminder, crewneck sweatshirts, ordered from the JFK spiritwear store, can be worn at school as part of your student’s uniform.
Have you seen the bows? They are so cute! My wife totally would have bought those for our daughters!

 

Teaching Positions Open Now

JFK has several teaching positions open now:

Long-term and short-term substitutes: We are often short about one substitute teacher per day. Persons with teaching licenses, substitute licenses, and/or a substitute authorization are encouraged to apply.

Reading interventionist: We have been authorized to hire a full-time teacher immediately to work as a reading interventionist for the rest of the school year. A person in this position may be offered a job in an SCCS elementary building next school year regardless of whether or not there is a position to be filled at JFK next year. An Iowa teaching license is required.

Instructional aide: JFK is seeking at least one additional instructional aide for the 2025-26 school year.

For more information, please contact me at chad.steimle@olvjfkmail.com.

Earbuds/Headphones for School
Fifth-8th graders are asked through the annual supply list to provide wired earbuds/headphones (not Bluetooth) for school. We haven’t seen very many at school, and we are getting to the time of year when they become more critical for testing. Don’t spend much money on them; cheaper is probably better.
Altar Server Training
Altar Server Training will be held Saturday, June 7th from 9:30am-11am in the church. Children who will be entering the 4th grade and up, who are interested in altar serving at Mass, are invited to attend this training. One parent/adult should attend with the student. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office at: 563-391-4245.

Standards/Evidence-Based Assessment and Reporting

A letter regarding the next step in the diocesan and SCCS elementary schools’ transition to more standard/evidence-based assessment and reporting was emailed around the beginning of November. It is also available below:

SBAR Letter

Here, again, is the link to the UPDATED instructions for parents to check their students’ “in progress” standards grades. It also includes directions for checking missing assignments and Algebra grades for students taking the class at Assumption. The directions cover how to use both the PowerSchool portal on a computer and the PowerSchool app.

Instructions 

Highlighted Events

The following events are highlighted. For all of our events and more information, please see the calendars on our website and communications from individual teachers:

  • Apr 3: Home & School
  • Apr 4: Middle School Youth Night.
  • Apr 5: Confirmation
  • Apr 8: Communal Penance Service at Sacred Heart. 3rd Gr Field Trip
  • Apr 10: Communal Penance Service at Lourdes.
  • Apr 11: Youth & Family Engagement Soup Supper after Stations of the Cross
  • Apr 12: Easter Egg Hunt
  • Apr 14: No Classes. ECLC Closed. Dine & Donate at Jersey Mike’s
  • Apr 15: ISASP
  • Apr 17: Holy Thursday School Activities
  • Apr 18: Good Friday. No Classes. ECLC Closed
  • Apr 20: Easter
  • Apr 21: ISASP
  • Apr 22: ISASP (No Alg at AHS). Dance/Cheer Clinic
  • Apr 24: ISASP
  • Apr 25: 2 Hr Early Dismissal (12:40). No 4/5 Yr Old PS classes. ECLC and Aftercare Open. Kickball Tournament/Cheer Squad
  • Apr 26: First Communion Retreat
  • May 4: First Communion

Chad

 

Principal’s Post for March 23, 2025

Posted on by csteimle

Early Dismissal on Friday

There is a 2 hour early dismissal (12:40) on Friday for the end of the 3rd quarter. There is no afternoon preschool. ECLC and aftercare are available.

School Calendar for 2025-26

The academic school calendar for the Davenport elementary schools in SCCS has been passed and is available on the front page of our website.

Teaching Masses

One of the results of the youth and family engagement survey was a need for more learning about Mass itself, especially for parents who wanted to be able to explain things better for their children. OLV is having two “teaching Masses:” March 26 at 6:00 p.m. and 10:30 a.m. on March 29. The Saturday Mass is followed by pizza in the parish center.

Candy Bar Sale Ends Friday

March 28th is the end of the candy bar sale. There’s still time to sell another box!

Registration Fee for 2025-26 Due

If you have not finished the registration process by paying the registration fee, please do so as soon as possible. While JFK had the highest percentage of returning families registered for next school year among SCCS (above 95%), we also had the lowest percentage of families that have paid the registration fee (below 60%). Directions for paying the registration fee are on the front page of our website, www.olvjfk.com.

JFK Spiritwear Spring Sale

The online spiritwear store will be open until March 31st. This is the last time to get JFK spiritwear this school year. Use promotion code “JFK” at checkout and receive 10% off your order.

Several new colors have been added for the sweatshirts. As a reminder, crewneck sweatshirts, ordered from the JFK spiritwear store, can be worn at school as part of your student’s uniform.
Have you seen the bows? They are so cute! My wife totally would have bought those for our daughters!

 

Teaching Positions Open Now

JFK has several teaching positions open now:

Long-term and short-term substitutes: Through February, we have been short about one substitute teacher per day. Persons with teaching licenses, substitute licenses, and/or a substitute authorization are encouraged to apply.

Reading interventionist: We have been authorized to hire a full-time teacher immediately to work as a reading interventionist for the rest of the school year. A person in this position would likely be offered a job in an SCCS elementary building next school year regardless of whether or not there was a position to be filled at JFK next year. An Iowa teaching license is required.

K-6 teacher: With the addition of a third section of kindergarten, JFK will be looking for an additional licensed teacher. The exact grade level may depend upon reassignment of current staff and/or qualifications and interests of new candidates.

Instructional aide: JFK is seeking at least one additional instructional aide for the 2025-26 school year.

For more information, please contact me at chad.steimle@olvjfkmail.com.

Earbuds/Headphones for School
Fifth-8th graders are asked through the annual supply list to provide wired earbuds/headphones (not Bluetooth) for school. We haven’t seen very many at school, and we are getting to the time of year when they become more critical for testing. Don’t spend much money on them; cheaper is probably better.

Standards/Evidence-Based Assessment and Reporting

A letter regarding the next step in the diocesan and SCCS elementary schools’ transition to more standard/evidence-based assessment and reporting was emailed around the beginning of November. It is also available below:

SBAR Letter

Here, again, is the link to the UPDATED instructions for parents to check their students’ “in progress” standards grades. It also includes directions for checking missing assignments and Algebra grades for students taking the class at Assumption. The directions cover how to use both the PowerSchool portal on a computer and the PowerSchool app.

Instructions 

Highlighted Events

The following events are highlighted. For all of our events and more information, please see the calendars on our website and communications from individual teachers:

  • Mar 28: 2 Hr Early Dismissal. JFK Night at QC Storm Hockey.
  • Mar 30: 8th Grade NET Retreat
  • Apr 3: Home & School
  • Apr 4: Middle School Youth Night. Confirmation Practice.
  • Apr 5: Confirmation
  • Apr 8: Communal Penance Service at Sacred Heart. 3rd Gr Field Trip
  • Apr 9: 8th Gr Band Students’ Field Trip.
  • Apr 10: Communal Penance Service at Lourdes.
  • Apr 11: Youth & Family Engagement Soup Supper after Stations of the Cross
  • Apr 12: Easter Egg Hunt
  • Apr 14: No Classes. ECLC Closed. Dine & Donate at Jersey Mike’s
  • Apr 15: ISASP
  • Apr 17: Holy Thursday School Activities
  • Apr 18: Good Friday. No Classes. ECLC Closed
  • Apr 20: Easter
  • Apr 21: ISASP
  • Apr 22: ISASP (No Alg at AHS)

Chad