St. Joan of Arc School

Summer is a time to cut back and relax by the water - but we live in an information age so the blog will remain open for business all summer. If you are a committee head, coach, PSO rep., etc…..just email your info to connell@sjalisle.org and I can upload from my adirondack chair by the river upnorth………….

Entries will go in as they come and will all be under the title “Summer Postings” with the subject matter attached. Like “Summer Postings - Cheerleading Info” so they will be easy to search for using the search feature of the blog.

Have a good, safe summer - see you next year!!!!

Mrs. Connell

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Welcome to St. Joan of Arc School. We are located at 4913 Columbia in Lisle, IL. Our main telephone number is 630-969-1732. Our Extended Day (2:30-5:30 p.m.) phone numbers are 630-963-9070 and 630-353-4555.

At St. Joan of Arc, everyone participates actively in both the faith life and the educational process of our students.
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Save the Date . . . Saturday, November 1, 2008

Printable calendar for the 2008/2009 school year Available here.
Latest Acrobat Reader from Adobe is Available here.
Family Mass Schedule Available Here.
Jr. High Reading List Available Here.
Jr. High Literature Log Available Here.
$CRIP Order form for summer 2008 (PDFs): For printing and filling in manually.

On-going: Updated SJA Book Lists, $CRIP, Labels for Education, Brick Pavers, Monarch Book Lists

Proceeds Benefit St. Joan of Arc School
Open House Wednesday, July 30th from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Featuring
Tastefully Simple by Joyce Daniels
A Taste of Home Entertaining by Dawn Pagano
Pampered Chef by Marie Freidag
Silpada Designs Jewlery by Laura DiStazio
Biejo Bags by Anne Miller
Busy Bee Belts Inc. by Stacy McGrath
Discovery Toys by Sarah Cauldwell Bratt

Leave the family at home and come shop for great items and gifts.
Stay for the refreshments, snacks, and free door prizes.

5734 Lyman Ave., Downers Grove

SJA CPR/AED Training
It is recommended that an adult trained in CPR and the Automated External Defibrillator be present any time the gym is in use. CPR training for SJA coaches will be held on Tuesday, September 9 from 6:30am – 9:30 am in the parish center. The fee will be subsidized for coaches. Staff and parish volunteers are strongly encouraged to be trained in CPR and to become familiar with their parish’s AED and may also be eligible for this class depending on availability. To register or for more information, call Sandy Razka, parish nurse at 353-4533 or email at stjoanofarclisle@comcast.net attn: Sandy Razka

CALLING ALL 7TH AND 8TH GRADE GIRLS!!!

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR 2008-2009 CHEER SQUAD

If you want to cheer football, you must sign up by July 18!
Cheer camp is August 4 - August 6
8th Graders must cheer football and basketball in order to cheer at Lisle Police Game!

Call or email Cindy Patterson for details
630-435-4791
cynthiapatte4791@aol.com

Keeping Your Kids Safe II:
“MySpace and Facebook, A Parent’s Guide”
(Hear the true story of one Naperville parent’s nightmare)
Do you know what’s on your kids
MySpace/Facebook Account?
We do!
A Free Program for Parents (Adults only please-no reservation required)
Sponsored by:
DuPage County Child Abuse Prevention Coalition, Exchange Club of Naperville &
Friends of the DuPage County Children’s Center
In cooperation with Naperville School District #203
Indian Prairie School District #204
Prevent Child Abuse Illinois & Illinois State Representative Joe Dunn (96th District)
Presented by: Det. Rich Wistocki - Naperville Police Department
Internet Crimes Unit
Where: Naperville Municipal Center Council Chambers
400 S. Eagle Street
Naperville, IL 60540
When: Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Time: 7:00 PM
For more information call Sherry Weinstein @ Rep. Joe Dunn’s office (630) 355-4113

Sister Mary Patricia who serves as Sister Carolyn’s administrative assistant was recently diagnosed with breat cancer.
Sister has worked in the jr. high office located right off the gym lobby for years. She is the smiling face behind the computer. She keeps a watchful eye on our jr. high doors and halls. She is a very special lady, indeed.
Sister Patricia underwent surgery and while they were able to do some good the cancer could not all be removed. Sister will undergo chemo in the hopes of keeping it at bay.
Sister is taking some needed time off, but will return to her post in the jr. high as soon as she is able.
Until then please let her know how much she is loved. Please send cards to: Sister Mary Patricia Fallon c/o St. Joan of Arc School, 4913 Columbia, Lisle, IL 60532 Her email is fallon@sjalisle.org - but cards, handmade or store bought are so much more personal - especially if they are from the children.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING SJA TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGAM

Dear Parents,

Investing in your child’s Catholic education is often a major financial decision and sometimes beyond the means of a family.  We are happy to say that there are some limited monies available through the Joliet Diocese and through the St. Joan of Arc Adopt-A-Student Scholarship Fund to help our families in need.

Although Adopt-A-Student subsidies have been awarded for many years, our policy of disbursement has changed. In order to be eligible for these and to ensure the equitable distribution of funds, no Adopt-A-Student Scholarship funds will be disbursed without the completion of a FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment form. 

The application can be either completed online by going to the FACTS website at www.factstuitionaid.com or by picking up an application from the SJA front office. The deadline for receipt of the form and required financial documentation (including 2007 tax forms and W2’s) is June 30, 2008 to be considered for 2008-2009 financial aid. This will allow us to contact families by August 15, 2008 to inform them of financial awards for the upcoming school year.

The  FACTS application form and supporting documentation should be sent to the processing center in Lincoln, Nebraska for independent analysis. The same application form can be filled out once and is used by SJA and the Joliet diocese as well as many other Catholic schools in our area. The cost is $20 per application and is paid by each applicant.
 
To be eligible for consideration for diocesan assistance, applications must be made by March 1, 2008 for the following school year and applicants must reside in and be parishioners of a parish in the Joliet Diocese.  If you missed this deadline, you are still able to file the FACTS form for SJA aid.

Decisions regarding St. Joan of Arc Adopt-A-Student scholarship support will be based on data received from the FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment and any supplemental information pertaining to special family circumstances that a family might choose to send to the attention of Sr. Carolyn. The privacy and security of your financial information is paramount and will be treated with the utmost respect.

If you have questions or concerns about the application process, you may speak directly with a FACTS Customer Care Representative at 1-866-315-9262. 

As always, if you are able to make a tax-deductible contribution to the Adopt-A-Student Scholarship Fund and help another SJA family, please see Sr. Carolyn. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Yours in St. Joan of Arc,

Bobbi Diedrick
President
St. Joan of Arc School Board

Dear Sister Carolyn and St. Joan of Arc staff and students,
I just got home from picking up the school supplies, and I am SO excited and overwhelmed by the support that you have shown for the students in Guatemala. I want to extend my sincere thanks to ALL of you for your time and donations. As I mentioned before, the students in Guatemala have very little access in regards to school supplies, so this is a tremendous help. I will be sure to post pictures of the children/teachers when I return from my trip! Thank you again so much for all of your generosity!
Regina Saul