SJCA Lion Line OP - October 2026

A Letter From the Headmaster
Hello Lion families, welcome to fall! The weather has started to cool down, and we have many upcoming events. I want to thank our upper school scholars and teachers for putting on a fun filled Trunk or Treat event; it was a joy to see the many scholars and the creative trunks.
Thank you to all the families who purchased art during our Art Shower to add beauty to the hallways of our school. We look forward to the placement of art and will schedule a time to tour, what will be our local historic art gallery.
Allow me to encourage all to purpose to have your scholars at school on time. Academic instruction begins promptly at 7:30am for upper school and 8:00am for grammar school; late arrivals interrupt the flow of instruction and causes arriving scholars to miss parts of the instructional day.
The Classical Literature Character parade was a great day of seeing many literary characters come to life in the forms of our scholars; it was a great display of the creativity of scholars and the family community.
Tomorrow is the start of our Book Fair; all classes will be able to visit throughout the week. Families will also have the opportunity to shop the Book Fair with their scholars after school on Wednesday, November 4 from 1:30-3:30pm. We hope you are all able to add to your home libraries.
We continue to push forward into our 2nd nine weeks and have much to be thankful for during this upcoming Thanksgiving season and as always, Go Lions!
Virtue of the Month
Grammar School Scholar of the Month
Arturo M.
Upper School Scholar of the Month
Wava H.
Wava has been selected for the virtue of humility. She consistently strives to do her best without self-promotion or praise. Without comparing herself to others, she works hard to learn, understand, and prepare, becoming a better scholar for her own readiness and improvement. Her unselfish work ethic is simply who she is. Upper School is honored to recognize so selfless an example.
Safety Patroller of the Month
Ryder C.
What are you reading?
Take a look at what our staff has been reading this month.
Mrs. Futch
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Nov 2-6: Book Fair
We are excited for our first Book Fair!
Check the schedule below to see when your scholar will be visiting the Book Fair during school.
Make sure to send CASH on their day if you would like your scholar to be able to purchase items.
There will also be an after school event, where families can visit on
Wednesday, November 4th from 1:30-3:30pm (cards accepted at this time only)
Nov 9: PFA Meeting
Nov 9: Angel Tree 2026 Begins
We are excited to host our Angel Tree once again. Please stop by the office and select an angel from the tree. Each angel represents a scholar on our campus. Please review the guidelines below and reach out if you have any questions.
Nov 10: Veterans Luncheon
Nov 11: NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day
Nov 20: Spirit Day
Nov 20: Turkey Trot Fun Run and Fall Festival
Important 🚨
Due to lighting conditions: Please note the event time change.
Turkey Trot Fun Run and Fall Festival will take place from 4:30pm-6:30pm
Nov 23-27: Thanksgiving Holiday
Check Out Procedure Reminder
Looking Ahead
SJCA Board Meeting
December Half Days 16th-18th
Important for 6th Grade Scholars
Florida state law requires all middle school students to receive a TDAP booster before starting middle school. Schedule your appointment today! Do not wait until summer before school starts. Students who do not have this on the 1st day of school WILL NOT be permitted on campus.
Order Your Yearbook
Order your Lions Have Heart Spirit Shirt
Spirit Wear Vendor Stryker Designs
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.
Birthday Fundraiser
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.
Lift Fundraiser
Breakfast Menu
Lunch Menu
Co-Curricular Calendars
Co-Curricular Grades K-1st and 3rd-6th
Co-Curricular 2nd Grade
Business Partner Spotlight
FortifyFL
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