Principal’s Post for April 18, 2022

School Calendar for 2022-23

The general school calendar was approved by our board for the 2022-23 school year:

JFK 2022-2023 Academic Calendar

Details will be entered on our website calendar as they develop.

Discounted Registration Fees end April 30th

The last date for the discounted registration fee is now April 30th.  The return of the tuition contract and the registration fee, discounted for OLV parishioners and returning families from $150 to $100 per student when returned before May, is the formal enrollment process for 2022-23.  Please contact the school office or Fr. Jake right away if you did not receive your contract.  If you need a new one, please contact emily.sanderson@olvjfkmail.com.

Pre-school and Daycare Registration

Registration for all sections of 3 year old preschool, 4/5 year old preschool, and ECLC is underway for all families.  There are a few morning and afternoon spots still left.

See the  K, pre-school, daycare roundup flyer, 2022

ISASP Testing Begins Week of April 25

The Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress for students in grades 3-8 begins on April 25th.  Students will want to have a good breakfast and plenty of rest before testing.  They will also need to have their CHARGED Chromebooks every day.  Chromebooks should be charged at home each evening.  There are few things worse than working on something on your computer, and it shuts down because of a low battery!

Upcoming Events

Keep an eye on the school calendar on our website.  It’s filling up with so many activities in April and May, it makes one’s head spin!

  • April 21:  Hearing Screening.  Parent University w/Anne McNelis via Zoom.
  • April 22:  Comfy Day
  • April 25-29:  Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress for grades 3-8
  • April 27:  SCCS Mass at AHS for grades 2-12.  AHS Info Knight.
  • April 28-30:  Plant Sale Pick Up
  • April 28:  First Communion practice
  • April 29:  Confirmation practice
  • April 30:  Confirmation
  • May 1:  First Communion

Leaps & Bounds

JFK’s free summer Leaps & Bounds program still has some spots available in each of the three sessions:  June 13-24, July 18-29, and August 1-12.  Registration is first-come, first-served.  To register, please contact Mrs. Temming at kitty.temming@olvjfkmail.com.

Absence and COVID Information

It’s been about a month since I shared our attendance information.  Below is a link to this information, particularly as it relates to COVID.

COVID Data, April 18, 2022

Ignite Sundays

See below for the list of IGNITE Sundays.  There is no cost or registration required to participate. Come to as many of the opportunities listed below as you are able on IGNITE Sundays.  Families are encouraged to participate together.  There are small group activities and family activities at each session.

Typical schedule for IGNITE Sundays:

  • 4:30-5:30pm Mass
  • 5:35-6:05pm Meal in the Parish Center
  • 6:10-7:15pm Group Gatherings

Ignite Sundays:

  • April 24: What does God want me to do?

Chad