Lion Line OP - February 2025

This is one time I am heartily welcoming February. We survived the "Creeping Crud" of January (hand sanitizer and Clorox wipe donations are still needed) and the "No Snow, Snow Day." However, there is much to celebrate and to get involved in, please check our activities listed below, from Flag Football to Track and Field, to Valentine acknowledgements.

The old church demolition has progressed well, and we are looking at 2-3 weeks for completion and return to the use of our car pool lines; look for announcement of resumption.

Parents, we could use your assistance, on those days where timing may require you to walk your scholar up to school in the morning, we ask that parents walk their scholars up to the covered sidewalk; if after 8:00 a.m., you will need to sign them in.

Looking forward to a great February, and as always, Go Lions!

The CSX railroad crossing at Moody Avenue (between Doctors Lake Drive and Moody Avenue) near Montclair Elementary will be closed for work on February 20 and should reopen by February 23.

As you've likely seen, crews have demolished the old church building that sat in front of our school. Crews will work to clean up the debris. The project is the first step towards clearing space for our upper school classes.

Please plan to pick your scholars up at 11:15am on February 7.

If you'd like your child to have lunch on the early release day, February 7, you can pre-order pizza.

Scholars who pre-order the pizza lunch will come through the lunch line before their dismissal begins. Lunch will be in a to-go container. To help with carrying the lunch and milk (if chosen), we will place it in a recycled bag for grades K-2.

Deadline to order is 4:00pm, Tuesday, February 4.

If your scholar is currently in sixth grade, we invite you to a parent information night to discuss what next year looks like. We'll meet in the cafeteria.

Whether you’re buying for a friend, teacher, or family member, a little love is sure to make a big impact! Choose from assorted flower options and the famous Texas Roadhouse Roasted Peanuts + a Free Appetizer!

Please see the attached for below.

Students will choose their gram option:

1. Single Flower Stem Gram: $2

2. Mini Bouquets tied with Ribbon: $7

3. Flower Arrangement in Vase: $15

4. Texas Roadhouse Roasted Peanuts + Free Appetizer Gift card: $5

Then fill out the memo areas and turn in with cash or check (made out to SJCA) to Ms. Ana at the front desk.

Additional grams are available at Ms. Ana’s desk.

Grams are delivered Friday, February 14.

This fundraising initiative focuses on honoring a SJCA OP family member that is facing a particularly difficult time. Each year we will raise money by selling spirit shirts and water bottle stickers that will be on sale throughout the year.

This year, we will have a quick sale for those who would like to have their shirts in time for Valentine's Day, and we will have a special Spirit Day on 2/14 to honor this 'Lions Have Heart' initiative.

If you'd like to place an order:

• Print the form below, or use the form that was sent home, and fill it out
• Send the form in with check (made out to SJCA) or cash to Ms. Ana

Costs: Scholar t-shirts :$20, Adult t-shirts: $25, Water bottle stickers: $2 each.

Shirts ordered by Friday, February 7 are guaranteed for delivery for Valentine’s Day.

We'll continue to sell gear through the end of the year with proceeds given to our family of honor.

Head to Chick-fil-A on February 27 for some dinner and support SJCA at the same time! You can visit the Wells Road location anytime between 5:00pm-8:00pm, just tell the cashier that you're with SJCA.

Join us for an evening of adventure in Wonderland!

Come masqueraded as your favorite character from our literary classics.

At the event, we'll have music, dancing, a photobooth, and refreshments!

Look out for registration to open up on MySchoolBucks.

Scholars, this is your time to shine! Family and friends will watch scholars put their talents on display!

Scholars may participate in the Talent Showcase and Silent Auction in two ways:

• Talent Showcase: The stage is yours! Show us what ya got!
• Silent Auction: Have an artistic side? Let us see! Submit your art for the Silent Auction!

Scholars may participate in both the Talent Showcase and Silent Auction.

A maximum of two pieces per scholar may be submitted for the Silent Auction.

A mandatory talent act review will take place on Wednesday, March 5th from 1:00-3:00pm.

All silent auction items must be received by Wednesday, March 12.

Here's the flag football schedule for the season. Come out and watch a game on the field right in front of the school.

Some of our scholars in grades 4, 5, and 6 have joined the track team, which is comprised of scholars from both campuses. The team is working hard on Tuesdays with plans to compete in a county-wide meet on February 22. We wish them luck!

SJCA Fleming Island would like to invite you to the Lucky Lion Color Run on March 12.

Don't miss out on the fun! If you register early, you can save money. The registration fee of $25/participant includes a t-shirt and a medal. Parents are invited to run too.

Grades K-1 ~ One lap run

Grades 2 and up ~ Two mile run

Food and concessions will be on site for purchase.

Points of Contact: Coach Sage: matthew.sage@stjca.org or Mrs. Cosme: anamaria.cosme@stjca.org.

Proceeds will benefit the SJCA FI Athletics Department and the SJCA FI National Honor Society.

The Fleming Island Drama Club is hard at work rehearsing for the upcoming spring musical, Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. being held on the SJCA Orange Park stage in February. Keep an eye on Facebook for ticket information.

We'd like to recognize New Way Hearing Aids (1482 Park Avenue, Orange Park) for sponsoring our Chess Club and purchasing shirts for all members. We appreciate your partnership and willingness to support our growing school.

If you haven't done so already, you can order a yearbook. Information to order is below.

A glimpse of our virtue award ceremony. Congrats to these scholars!

Scholars worked on paper sculptures with art teacher Erin Tetterton.

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