Special Schedules Coming Up
There are no classes for PS-8th grade students on October 22nd. It is a full day in-service. Teachers of science at JFK will receive training from a representative of Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt, the publishing company of our new science materials. Other teachers will be involved in a variety of trainings and meetings.
October 26th is the end of the first quarter and has a two hour early dismissal. K-8 classes will be dismissed at 12:40 with bus transportation. There are no afternoon preschool classes this day.
We have PS-8th grade parent/teacher conferences in the evening on November 6th and during the day on November 8th. There are no PS-8th grade classes on November 8th and 9th. (Classes are normal on November 6th.) Links to sign up for parent/teacher conference times will be emailed soon.
On November 12th, all teachers will be involved in the new catechetical training for the Diocese of Davenport. There are no PS-8th grade classes on November 12th.
ECLC is in session on all of these days.
Are You Registered to Receive Text Messages from JFK?
If you are not registered to receive text messages from JFK (primarily families new to JFK and/or preschool), type “Y” or “Yes” to 67587. You will not receive text messages from JFK if you do not take action yourself.
There is no action required to receive email or phone messages.
Praise for 7th Graders
We heard over and over again from JA representatives at Finance Park last week that our 7th graders were so well-mannered, well-behaved, and prepared. Nice job, 7th grade! We’d like to thank the volunteers who made this learning experience possible.
Fire Prevention Month
October is Fire Prevention Month. Preschoolers through second graders will have a presentation from the fire department and get an up close look at a fire truck on Wednesday.
Seventh Graders to Holy Fire in Chicago
Seventh graders from JFK and other middle school students from the Diocese of Davenport, the Midwest, and the nation will be gathering in Chicago for Holy Fire on Friday. This remarkable experience combines powerful music, witness talks, Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist, and Adoration for young people to create, for many, a once-in-a-lifetime faith experience. For more information, I’d encourage you to watch the promotional video below and/or the INFORMATIONAL VIDEO from last year’s event. Please pray for our 7th graders on their faith journey.
Annual Diocesan Appeal
The Annual Diocesan Appeal (ADA) is underway. The goal provided to us by the diocese went up $9,000, a reflection of our overall parish income having increased. The ADA is a “mandated goal.” If we do not meet the ADA goal through the campaign, we would have to cut expenses in order to pay the shortage. Please support OLV/JFK and the Diocese of Davenport.
Annual Progress Report for 2017-18
The Annual Progress Report for the 2017-18 school year was sent home with the “youngest and only” a couple of weeks ago. If you missed it, it’s on our website. Click HERE to view it.
Diocesan Vision 2020
As part of his initiative “Vision 20/20: From Pentecost to Pentecost,” Bishop Zinkula asks each parish to hold a study session and a listening session regarding evangelization based upon Pope Francis’ Joy of the Gospel. OLV’s study session was Sunday. The listening session will be led by a diocesan representative, with the parish responses recorded and presented to the bishop. The listening session is October 28th from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. in the Gathering Space. All are welcome to attend the listening session, even if you were not able to attend the study session.
Home & School News
- Skate Night is Monday, October 22nd. Fall costumes are the theme, but they also need to be skate safe — no flowing capes, for example.
- Family Fall Fest and Trunk or Treat is this Saturday. These are great opportunities to build community, interact with other families, and enjoy some family time. In order to have these events for our community, all community members are needed to help. Sign up for a job and shift: CLICK HERE Last minute adjustments to planned activities will have to be made if there are not enough volunteers.
Chad
