Principal’s Post for November 12, 2023

I’m So Blessed!

There is so much happening at JFK and OLV that it’s difficult to coordinate schedules.  As we move into Advent, the calendar becomes even more full.  We were just moving some things around last week to try to make them all fit!  We appreciate everyone’s flexibility as well.

Out of Uniform Guidelines – Confused Myself

With all the conversations among SCCS administrators regarding hooded attire, I even confused myself regarding JFK’s policy for out of uniform guidelines and then gave bad advice for the student council out of uniform dress days.  JFK’s out of uniform guidelines state the following, among other things:  “Hats and hoods may only be worn inside the building if specifically stated as part of the special dress day.”  I believe this refers to hoods being up, which is different than wearing hooded attire at all on out of uniform days.  The latter is the conversation taking place among administrators now, especially as related to concealing and using cell phones throughout the day.  Hooded attire, as per JFK’s current policy for out of uniform guidelines, however, would be allowed on out of uniform days; hoods worn up would not be allowed.

Calendar Highlights

Here are just a few items highlighted from the detailed online school calendar:

  • Nov 13:  2nd Grade Sacramental Prep
  • Nov 14:  Regional Mock Trial.  H & S.
  • Nov 16:  8th Grade Confirmation Prep.  7/8 Choir Out of Uniform
  • Nov 17:  Nothing Bundt Cakes Sale.  Butterbraid delivery.  Pajama Day Out of Uniform
  • Nov 19:  Ignite Sunday
  • Nov 22:  Thanksgiving break.  ECLC Open
  • Nov 23/24:  Thanksgiving break.  ECLC Closed
  • Nov 28:  Skate Night
  • Nov 30:  First Reconciliation
  • Dec 1:  JFK fall play
  • Dec 4:  Civic Oration speeches round 1
  • Dec 6:  Civic Oration speeches round 2
  • Dec 8:  Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Holy Day of Obligation)
  • Dec 11:  Civic Oration speeches final round
  • Dec 12:  3/4 Christmas show
  • Dec 14:  Band Concert
  • Dec 15:  4/5 YO PS family event.  JFK Reconciliation
  • Dec 18:  3rd grade Gingerbread Houses
  • Dec 19:  3 YO PS family event. K-2 Christmas program
  • Dec 20:  K-2 Christmas program for the student body.  Red, White, Green Christmas attire dress day.  Early dismissal at 12:40.
  • Dec 21:  Christmas break begins

 

Chad