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A look at upcoming events on campus.

This month, we are celebrating perseverance—the ability to keep going, even when things are difficult. Many of our virtues are explored when reading literature. Momotaro, a Japanese folk hero, embarks on a journey to defeat ogres. With courage and perseverance, he overcomes challenges, teaching our fourth graders that determination and teamwork can conquer adversity.

SJCA will host an admissions presentation and Q&A session with a representative from the University of Florida on Wednesday, October 29, from 12:45 to 1:30pm in the Senior Seminar Room.

Attendance is optional and open to juniors and seniors.

We only have room for 36 scholars.

Scholars must register to attend by adding their name to the sign-up sheet on the Senior Seminar Room door.

Questions: Kelsey.campbell@stjca.org

The second round of state testing will begin in early December. Please take a moment to review the testing dates that pertain to your scholar.

Who's coming to Trunk or Treat? This annual gathering, hosted by Student Government, is always a much-anticipated family event. Feel free to come in costume.

Our Classical Character Parade will take place once again this year. Scholars can come to school in their costume and wear it all day. The Hillsdale Curriculum Guide link below lists the many classical works that we read. Please feel free to use it as inspiration.

Your scholar may select a classical character from any classical book that's read in any grade. You're not restricted to the books read in your scholar's grade level.

A few additional rules to remember:

• Leggings are not acceptable. Students who arrive wearing them will need to call home or change into a uniform skirt.

• Skirts must be fingertip length or longer. The same rule applies as above.

• No masks or face coverings.

Safety Patrol is selling Halloween Candy Grams to raise funds for the Washington D.C. trip. If you'd like to purchase them, please download and return the PDF attached with your payment by 10/29.

Run/Walk Club is back and better than ever! Scholars in K-8 can stay after school every Monday to participate in this fun and healthy club.

The Interact Club is asking each scholar to bring in at least one non-perishable food item for the annual food drive. This year, donations will benefit Good Samaritan Anglican Church in Middleburg, which provides a monthly food giveaway that supports about 150 local families.

Our Sports Club will start its soccer session on October 22. If your K-6 scholar is interested in the sport, sign up today. Please note, you pay the vendor directly using the link below, not on MySchoolBucks.

SJCA is introducing a new jacket for scholars in grades 6-12. Take a look at letterman jacket below and review the PDF for more details. Questions? AnaMaria.Cosme@stjca.org

Ms. Green is planning to take a group of scholars currently in grades 8 and 9 on a trip to Boston in March of 2027. Parents are encouraged to attend the meeting to learn more about the trip's purpose, itinerary, and cost. You'll also get a chance to meet Ms. Green, who will serve as the trip leader.

Whether you plan to attend the meeting or can't attend the meeting, but would like more information, please fill out the interest form.

Questions? ansley.green@stjca.org

SJCA's athletics program is growing. We're looking for parents interested in coaching grammar school scholars in flag football. You can reach out to Athletic Director Kelli Freeman to learn more about the season and its commitment.

Grab your dauber and a friend for this fun, prize-filled Bingo Night. Questions? Please contact the Action Shooting Team Sponsor, Stephanie Rogish at Stephanie.Rogish@stjca.org.

Athletes in grades 6-12 can attend a day-time hockey game at VyStar Arena. The deadline to register is 10/20. Right now, we don't have enough scholars to fill the bus so please sign up if you plan to attend.

The clinic will be conducting health screenings on the following days. On these days, to accommodate volunteers on campus, we're asking parents to refrain from coming to school and eating lunch with their scholars.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14: 9:30am-11:50am (Kindergarten Health Screenings)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16: 9:30am-11:50am (Kindergarten Health Screenings)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17: 10:00am-12:45pm (Sixth Grade Health Screenings)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20: 10:00am-12:40pm (First Grade Health Screenings)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21: 10:00am-12:40pm (First Grade Health Screenings)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23: 10:00am-12:40pm (First Grade Health Screenings)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27: 9:00am-12:30pm (Third Grade Health Screenings)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28: 9:00am-12:30pm (Third Grade Health Screenings)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30: 9:00am-12:30pm (Third Grade Health Screenings)

Questions: HealthRoom@stjca.org

We're takin' it back to the 1950s for an upcoming upper school dance. Before the dance in mid-December, scholars can attend swing dancing lessons with Ms. Green.

Thank you to everyone who came out for the Skate Station Spirit Night! We had a great turnout. Special thanks to the teachers who joined us on the rink too, the scholars loved having their teachers there with them.

💰The Lions Council raised $880, which will go towards Teacher Appreciation Week.💰

With the holiday season just around the corner, this upcoming Kendra Scott fundraiser is the perfect event to get a little shopping done. This jewelry boutique offers an array of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, and watches. You have two ways to shop: in-store and online.

Head over to Chipotle on October 30 to support the Lions Council. Proceeds will go towards Teacher Appreciation Week in May.

The annual Turkey Feather Challenge kicks off on November 3. Will your scholar's class or House win the prize? Learn more about this holiday-themed fundraiser below. If you have questions, please reach out to Megan.Cutlip@stjca.org.

• Be sure to check lunch balances and send cash in or load funds through MSB.
• Review the menu with your scholar(s) in order to prepare them for the service line.
• All questions, concerns, and praise 😊 regarding food services should be sent to lunch@stjca.org.

New Checkout Process

Beginning Tuesday, October 14 (the start of the 2nd quarter), all 6th-12th grade lunch buyers with Barcode IDs will be moved to the front of the line. Those without their IDs will be able to purchase lunch after the barcode IDs go through.

Mrs. Gamboa's third grade class is learning about weather. In this lesson, scholars explored the power of wind, becoming engineers trying to prevent wind from blowing down houses that they built.

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