It has been so nice to be back to school!  I love seeing all the teachers and students every morning!  The excitement to learn and the innocence of each child is inspiring.  It lifts my soul!  Collaborating with such a professional staff continues to open my mind to all the great possibilities for our school!

As we enter September, there will be some extraordinary events happening!

Blessed Carlos Acutis will be canonized on Sept. 7th.  Blessed Carlos died at the age of 15 in 2006 of cancer.  He devoted much of his life to the Eucharist.  He created an internet site on Eucharistic miracles.  What is great about Blessed Carlos is that he is a true example of a child that our students can look up to.  He was interested in the same things our students are, such as sports and technology.  To celebrate his canonization, we will gather to talk about the virtue of moderation in which he excelled in and ask the students to wear their favorite sports or gaming t-shirt, jersey, or sweatshirt to school on Monday, Sept. 8th.

September 15th-19th is Homecoming Week.  The theme this year is "There's No Place Like Homecoming".  We will be incorporating our faith into the theme.  Here is what we will be celebrating each day:

🌟 Homecoming Week: “There’s No Place Like Homecoming”

(Wizard of Oz meets Faith Journey)

⭐ Day 1: “Family/Home Day” → House Built on the Rock

• Dress Code: Wear PJ/comfy clothes
  
  

• Faith Connection: Our foundation should be built from our faith. (Matthew 7:24)

⭐ Day 2: “No Place Like Home” → Heaven is Our True Home

• Dress Code: Wear blue or SJS spirit wear
  
  

• Faith Connection: Our ultimate home is with God in heaven. (John 14:2–3)

⭐ Day 3: “Over the Rainbow” → God’s Promises Never Fail

• Dress Code: Wear colorful clothes, such as rainbow or tie dye
  
  

• Faith Connection: The rainbow is a sign of God’s covenant and promises. (Genesis 9:13)

⭐ Day :4 “Wicked is Defeated” → Victory in Christ

• Dress Code: Wear light vs. dark colors (good vs. evil).
  
  

• Faith Connection: Jesus has overcome sin and death. (John 16:33)

⭐ Day 5: “Emerald City” → A City on a Hill—-Friday

• Dress Code: Wear green
  
  

• Faith Connection: We’re called to shine like a city on a hill. (Matthew 5:14–16)

🌟 Homecoming Week: “There’s No Place Like Homecoming”

(Wizard of Oz meets Faith Journey)

⭐ Day 1: “Family/Home Day” → House Built on the Rock

• Dress Code: Wear PJ/comfy clothes
  
  

• Faith Connection: Our foundation should be built from our faith. (Matthew 7:24)

⭐ Day 2: “No Place Like Home” → Heaven is Our True Home

• Dress Code: Wear blue or SJS spirit wear
  
  

• Faith Connection: Our ultimate home is with God in heaven. (John 14:2–3)

• We will be walking in the parade.  Please be to the Riggs parking lot by 6:15pm.  The parade will start at 6:30.  Candy will be provided.  Please bring your own bag and an adult. 

⭐ Day 3: “Over the Rainbow” → God’s Promises Never Fail

• Dress Code: Wear colorful clothes, such as rainbow or tie dye
  
  

• Faith Connection: The rainbow is a sign of God’s covenant and promises. (Genesis 9:13)

⭐ Day :4 “Wicked is Defeated” → Victory in Christ

• Dress Code: Wear light vs. dark colors (good vs. evil).
  
  

• Faith Connection: Jesus has overcome sin and death. (John 16:33)

⭐ Day 5: “Emerald City” → A City on a Hill—-Friday

• Dress Code: Wear green
  
  

• Faith Connection: We’re called to shine like a city on a hill. (Matthew 5:14–16)

Lastly, on September 24th, there will be an early dismissal at 12:30.  Teachers will be attending a professional development on using and applying NWEA data.

Thank you trusting us with your precious ones!  It is a great honor!