February 3, 2019

Re-Scheduled Catholic Schools Week Activities

Below is a summary of re-scheduled events for Catholic Schools Week.

The book fair is open through Wednesday.

Monday, February 4:

• Talent Show
  • 7:45     Grades 4, 1, 2, 3 in this order.
  • 12:25   Grades K, 5, 6, 7, 8 in this order.
• Class dress alike day.  Look for information from your child’s homeroom teacher.
• Students may bring a pillow upon which to sit.

Wednesday, Feb 6:

• All School Mass, 7:40, and individual blessings of throats
• Bring a Guest to Lunch Day
  • Visit the book fair after lunch
  • 10:40 – 11:10  K and 1Y
  • 11:10 – 11:40  1E and 4th grade
  • 11:40 – 12:10  2nd and 3rd grades
  • 12:10 – 12:40  5th and 6th grades
  • 12:40 – 1:10    7th and 8th grades
  • Parents may take their students home after lunch.  However, both a child’s homeroom teacher and office need to be informed.
• Green and white out of uniform dress day (Mass appropriate)

The all Catholic schools Mass with the Bishop at Assumption for students in grades 2-12 is being re-scheduled for March or April.

How Many Days Will We Make Up and When?

So far, we’ve cancelled six school days and have had an early dismissal day and two late start days.  The spokesperson for the DCSD said that the missed days will be made up in June, but the DCSD needs to act first.  We’ll wait until the DCSD makes a decision so we know what the busing will be, and then our board will make its decision.

About two weeks ago, the DCSD’s board passed August 26th as the first day of school.  Last week, legislation in Iowa was introduced to allow more flexibility for schools to start before August 23rd.  We’ll see what happens to this legislation and how the DCSD responds.

Tuition Tax Credit

Don’t forget to take advantage of the Iowa “tuition tax credit.”  For the first $1,000 spent on each dependent’s education, $250 in tax credits are available on your Iowa taxes.  No special forms are required any more.  Please remember when doing the calculations, however, that the tax/calendar year actually splits two different school years with different tuition rates.

Preschool and Childcare Registration for 2019-20

3, 4, and 5 year old preschool and/or childcare registration for parishioners and families with siblings already at JFK begins on February 13th at 7:30 a.m.  Open registration for all others begins on February 19th at 7:30 a.m.

Kindergarten Informational Sessions and Round-Up for 2019-20

Kindergarten Informational Sessions and Round-Up are on February 19th.  Two sessions are available:  8:00 – 9:30 a.m. and 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.  Please call ahead so we can have a special package ready for your child.  Informational packets will be available soon.

4 Year Old Preschool Conferences

Four year preschool parent/teacher conferences are on Feb 7th and 8th at scheduled times.  There are no four year old preschool classes.

Skate Night

Skate Night is February 11th at 6:00 – 8:00 at the Eldridge Skate Park.  The theme is “80’s Era.”

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