Special Early Dismissal on November 23
Students are dismissed at 12:40 on November 23. There is no afternoon preschool. ECLC and aftercare are operating. Bus transportation is available. It’s been many years since we didn’t have the day off before Thanksgiving!
Mock Trial Competition on Friday
Congratulations to our two teams of Mock Trial participants! I’m always amazed at how well our students do with just one practice per week and with usually not everyone even at that one practice. They look so professional when they are all dressed up for Mock Trial too! Many thanks to Mike Motto for coaching and Angie Logan for acting as our staff liaison.
Mississippi Valley Student Tuition Organization
The Mississippi Valley Student Tuition Organization (MVSTO) funds most of the financial assistance for students attending Catholic schools in Scott County, including JFK. Over 100 students from OLV receive financial assistance to JFK or Assumption. Donations to the MVSTO are not only greatly needed by students, but they also have a tax incentive for the donors: Iowa taxpayers can claim a 75% direct state tax credit for donations made to the MVSTO. A donor making a $500 donation can take a $375 credit off what they would otherwise owe the state of Iowa. Donors may also be eligible for a federal tax credit, depending upon their tax status. In order to qualify for the tax credit on one’s 2022 taxes, donations must be made before January 1st.
For more information, please contact Assumption High School, 563-326-5313.
Highlighted Events
Things keep getting added to the calendar. Check online for more complete information. November and December are going to be busy!
- Nov 21: 2nd Grade Sacrament preparation (6 – Parish Center). Crusader Choir Concert ( 7 – Church)
- Nov 22: Green/Camo Out of Uniform Dress Day
- Nov 23: 2 hr early dismissal (12:40). No PM PS
- Nov 24-25: Thanksgiving break. No Classes. ECLC closed.
- Nov 27: First Sunday of Advent
- Nov 30: End of the 2nd Mid-qtr
- Dec 1: First Reconciliation
- Dec 2: JFK Reconciliation during the school day. H & S Ladies Night Trivia
- Dec 4: Christmas Cantata by the OLV adult choir (2:00 p.m.)
- Dec 5: 3rd Grade Gingerbread Houses. Civic Oration First Rnd
- Dec 6: 3/4 Christmas show
- Dec 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Dental & Vision screening for K, 1, 3, 5, 7.
- Dec 9: 4/5 Yr Old PS Family Events
- Dec 12: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Dec 13: K-2 Christmas program
- Dec 14: 3 Yr Old PS Family Event
- Dec 15: Civic Oration Final Round. Band Concert
- Dec 16. Red/Green/White Dress Day. 2 Hr Early Dismissal (12:40). No PM PS
- Dec 17 – Jan 1: Christmas break
What Will I Do?
Over the past 20 years or so, it has become a Thanksgiving break tradition for me to do the first draft of the JFK budget for the following school year. As we move toward becoming the regional Scott County Catholic School system, which becomes fully effective on July 1, 2023, a good deal of the 2023-24 budget work is being done at the regional level already. Now what am I going to do over the Thanksgiving break?
Chad
