Saints Scoop

How is tomorrow October?! We are already heading into month 2 of school, wow! What an amazing and beautiful weekend at SCJN! It was truly two fantastic days and the perfect way to spend my birthday. Thank you all for making me feel so special! Weekends like this remind me of what an incredible place SCJN is.

A special thank you to Mrs. Hurtado and Mrs. Shaknis for organizing an awesome Pizza Bingo and to Mr. Lythgoe for another successful Saints Stomp!

We have a busy and exciting week ahead:

Friday, October 3

• Phillies Dress Down Day: Let’s kick off Red October as the Phillies head into their first game on Saturday! Wear Phillies gear, red, or Spirit Wear. Please remember that shorts must be school appropriate. Let’s send them some luck!

• Garage Sale Kickoff: Our largest parish fundraiser officially begins. Please see details below. Starting Friday, lunch will be eaten in classrooms, and we could use extra hands to help. Both morning and afternoon recess will be on the field all week.

Monday, October 6

• Golf & Tennis Outing: One of our biggest school fundraisers of the year! We can’t wait to see many of you there supporting SCJN. This event would not be possible without our amazing volunteers, please sign up if you’re able to help on the day.

• Oakmont Fire Company Visit: Our youngest students will enjoy this special visit in honor of Fire Safety Week, always a highlight of the year!

Tuesday, October 7

• Chick-Fil-A Day: Thanks to our 8th grade parents for bringing back this beloved tradition! Once a month we’ll enjoy Chick-fil-A for lunch (no Aramark service on these days). The order deadline for this month is Friday, October 3 at 11:59 pm. Grilled nuggets have been added to the order form, if you need to adjust an order, please contact Erin Tyrell at erintyrell@comcast.net

Wednesday, October 8

• October School Liturgy: Grades 1–8 will gather for Mass at 9:15 am. Following last month’s protocol, only one door will remain open until the start, and all doors will be locked once Mass begins at 9:15am.

Trunk or Treat 2025

Our annual Trunk or Treat event will take place on Thursday, October 30th at 9am. All students participate in Trunk or Treat. Students in PreK 3-5th grade walk around the trunks, while 6-8 grade students get to watch and have their own candy table!

The parade will start at 9am! Trunk set-up will begin at 8:15am - this will allow extra time to set up those fabulous trunks without the interference of the car-line traffic!

If you would like to help with this event, please use the sign-up link below. In addition to trunk decorators, we will also need a few volunteers to help with set-up/clean-up.

Limited parking spaces are available, so please reserve your spot as soon as possible! Candy/treats for each car to hand out to the students will be provided by H&S.

If you have any questions, email Katie Chu at katiemannion2@gmail.com

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4EA8AA2DA7F94-59077910-scjn

If you need to make a change in dismissal, it is best to call the office. Teachers often are not able to check their email throughout the day. For our youngest friends, sending a note into school is very helpful!!! Our goal is for everyone to get home safe and this really helps ensure this happens! All dismissal changes need to be communicated by 2:30pm in order to ensure we can get the message to your child!

Our puzzle for the month of October is Connections. Students will find common connections with words!

We are excited to kick off Fall enrichment on Tuesday, October 14 and Wednesday October 15. We have 14 classes to offer this session!! There is something for just about everyone! We hope many children will join in the after school fun!! Sign up here!!

Thank you for your endless support of SCJN!

We pray that all of our school families stay safe and healthy. We pray for the Kleiner, Barkat, Zeller, Yuzuk, Barker, Barnes, Yost, Yeager, Bailey and Yimer families. We pray for Logan Terroni, Maeve Fitzgerald, Karen Duffy, and Mark Smaniotto. We pray for peace in our world and our community.

Winners: Tessa Mahoney, Joseph Colagreco, Olivia Duncan, Maeve Leigh, Meredith Needle, Tyler Giangiulio, Avery Ganster, Molly Lynch, Sebastian Saralegui, Ava Barkat

Golf & Tennis Outing - The final details are being settled and we are so excited for Monday! On Friday, you’ll receive an invite to our silent auction site. Participants will also get a separate communication with all logistics—so keep an eye on your inbox. Last call for volunteers, we need more help!! Be sure to follow along on Instagram @scjnhomeandschool for live updates throughout the day.

Garage Sale - Please refer to Mrs. Ciminera’s 9/29 email for full details. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! From helping at lunch, to muscle power for furniture, to organizing merchandise—every bit of support makes a huge difference. Donations will be accepted beginning this Friday after 1PM. We are especially in need of TOY donations. Garage sale info

Class Parties

• PreK3: Fri, Nov 7 – Hosted by the Fabry & Finnerty families

• 5th Grade: Fri, Nov 21 – Hosted by the Werner family

Thank you to the Barnetts for already hosting 3rd!

Interested in hosting a class party? Please contact Caitlin Haas at haas.cait@gmail.com. We’d love to schedule PreK–Kindergarten parties early in the year if possible!

Happy Birthday to the following who will or have celebrated their birthday this week:

Wyatt Woodward, Fiona Lawlor, Jack Devlin, Miss Gia, Ella Turner, Mrs. Stauffer, Moira Gallagher, Lila Ratigan, Margot McKenzie, Nick Berenato, and Anna Gorma

Just a reminder that you can dress down on your birthday!! And you can bring a treat for the class. Oreos, Chips Ahoy, and Popsicles are the only treats that may be brought in.

The link to order for Aramark opens on Wednesday morning and closes on Saturday at 2:00pm! Get those orders in beforehand! If you miss the order window, send me an email and we can get your child on the list.

https://www.cognitoforms.com/AramarkNutritionServices/ColmanNeumannStudentPreorder

**IMPORTANT: Students need to know their 4 digit pin number! You will find it in their planners, copybooks, or folders! Please have them practice it at home!

The cafeteria is always full of energy from 12:20–1:05 each day. A few reminders:

• Every meal comes with sides and a drink.

• Snacks and drinks are available daily. Please let your child know if they are permitted to purchase extra items.

We are always in need of lunchtime help. Sign up below if you are able to help!

October Lunch Help

We are especially in need of help next week as lunch is in the classrooms all week due to the garage sale! Thank you!!

Important K–8 Car Line Reminders
To keep our morning car line safe and efficient, please remember:

• All drivers must remain in their vehicles. Our staff is happy to assist with car doors and help children out safely.

• Students should be ready to exit as soon as your car stops in line—this helps keep things moving quickly.

• Pull all the way up to the sign so that five cars can unload at once.

• Whenever possible, children should exit on the passenger side. If that isn’t possible due to car seats, please alert the staff member so they can assist from the driver’s side

St. John Neumann Parish Garage Sale – Volunteer Help Needed!

St. John Neumann Parish’s largest fundraiser, the Garage Sale, is just around the corner! We are thrilled to welcome this amazing event back to campus. The sale draws thousands of visitors every year—from vintage resellers to local families—and many depend on being able to purchase high-quality items at deeply discounted prices. If you still have no idea what the Garage Sale is here is a two minute time lapse.

Why It Matters to SCJN Families
Proceeds support the day-to-day functions of St. John Neumann Parish, which directly offsets the financial demands for both parishioners and school families. The parish also provides important support to SCJN, so when you volunteer, you are directly helping our community, our church, and our school.

Our Greatest Volunteer Needs

This event runs entirely on volunteers—many of whom are senior citizens. We urgently need muscle power to complement their efforts.

• Thursday, October 2 at 6:30PM – Life Center (come when your schedule allows!!)

• Unpack the basement

• Set up tables for the sale

• Unload moving trucks of donated furniture

• Come after work, sports, or carpool—no time is too small to give!

• Fellowship encouraged follow for all volunteers
  
  

• Sunday, October 11 after 1:30PM – Clean Up & Breakdown

• Perfect for those who can’t help during business hours

Volunteer here:

• Registration: Click to Register

• SignUpGenius: Volunteer Slots

*******Daily Routine Adjustments for School (October 3–9)********

• Morning Drop-Off: Students go directly to classrooms (no gym gathering).

• Lunch: Students eat in classrooms. We need 1–2 adult volunteers per homeroom to assist. Click to Sign Up

• Recess: Continues as usual, weather permitting.

• Drop-Off & Pick-Up: Expect congestion as sale items are set up outside. Later in the week, traffic may be redirected. Staff will help keep things moving, please bring patience each morning and afternoon!

Helpful Resources

• Website: sjnparish.org/garage-sale

• Instagram: @SJNParishGarageSale

• Facebook: St. John Neumann Parish Garage Sale

• Email: sjnparishgaragesale@gmail.com

Volunteer Reminders

• Children must remain with you at all times
  Food and drinks provided are for adult volunteers only

Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and support in making this event such a success. The Garage Sale is a true labor of love, and we are grateful for the many ways you help our community shine!

Email: Kelly.ciminera@scjnschool.org
Website: Scjnschool.org
Phone: 610-525-3266
Twitter: @MrsCimineraSCJN