SJCA Lion Line OP - March 2026

Hello Lion families, the year is quickly escaping us and there is still much to learn. We truly appreciate your patience and perseverance as we navigated the cold and flu season; it seemed to have hit staff and students alike. Even so, Valentines Day still had a special sparkle to it.

Our 4th graders had a great visit to St. Augustine and the Old Fort. It provided a brief glimpse of the way things used to be and what they are learning in history. Likewise, our 2nd graders enjoyed a wonderful display of live Science during their field trip to the Thrasher Horne theatre which was an amazing experience.

The visit of the Freedom 250 Truck provided an excellent concise perspective of the history of our young nation; scholars and staff alike enjoyed this unique opportunity.

Let us not forget that while, Spring Break is just around the corner, there is still much learning taking place.

Again, thank you for your continued support and as always, Go Lions!

Parents, please be reminded that at drop-off, scholars should be ready to quickly exit your vehicle and enter the building. Hugs, kisses and encouragements should be done prior to exiting the vehicle, otherwise, it imposes a delay on the many other families waiting to depart.

Please help us in congratulating this year's Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year.

• Teacher of the Year: Ms. Tetterton
• Support Employee of the Year: Mr. Allen

All of our nominees were celebrated at a wonderful awards dinner held alongside the SJCA-FI nominees on Friday, February 20th. We are incredibly thankful for these individuals to be a part of our extraordinary staff! We appreciate all that you do for SJCA-OP! We are truly building virtuous American citizens together.

Click the link below to learn more details about this opportunity!

"Levi is a hard worker and able to show kindness to everyone around him."

Our after-school sports camp will switch to ball sports in March. Each session is $40, which is paid through MySchoolBucks.

Please share this event with anyone you might feel might be interested in attending SJCA-OP.

On Friday, March 13th, 0ur 6th grade scholars will embark on their Transitio experience at YMCA Camp Immokalee. This trip is designed to give scholars an opportunity to challenge themselves personally and also learn to work together as a team. The Transitio experience will give them a glimpse of some of the challenges they may face in Upper School, but also highlight their ability to overcome and excel in that environment. This is an experience that every scholar will have when they are 6th grade scholars at SJCA-OP.'

A few reminders about the trip:

• 7:00 AM-7:15 AM campus arrival time
• 8:00 AM departure
• 4:00 PM return to SJCA-OP
• Closed-toed walking shoes are REQUIRED
• Eat a hearty breakfast
• Pack a hearty lunch, snacks, and at least 32 ounces of water

6th Grade parents, please remember to pay for the trip in MySchoolBucks and sign the online permission slip by Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Please mark your calendars for the upcoming Father Daughter Dance. Tickets can be purchased on MySchoolBucks.

This fundraiser supports the National Honor Society on the Fleming Island Campus.

Questions: AnaMaria.Cosme@stjca.org

If you know of anyone who might be interested in teaching at SJCA-OP, please share this event with them!

As a school fundraiser, you can purchase a "Class Of" t-shirt or sweatshirt from Stryker Custom Designs. Both can be worn on school spirit days.

Cost ranges between $20-$27. Orders are placed online and picked up at Stryker near College Avenue and County Road 220.

Proceeds will be used to purchase supplies needed across the campus.

Would you like to see your scholar's birthday on the digital, outdoor sign when you come into carline? Now, you can! As a new fundraiser, you can pay $20 and wish your scholar a happy birthday in a fun way.

When signing up, please list the date you'd like to see your scholar's birthday on the sign. If, for example, your scholar's birthday falls on a Saturday, but you'd like to see it on the sign on Monday, please enter Monday's date.

✅ To view your lunch account(s) and add funds, please visit: http://www.myschoolbucks.com/

✅ If you need or want to set limits on spending, please contact Lunch@stjca.org

✅ If you would like to check your eligibility for Free/Reduced Lunch, please click HERE

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