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As a Catholic community of faith, the mission of Saint John Nepomuk Catholic School is to model the gospel teachings of Jesus Christ and the principles of the Catholic Church. We are committed to the education and development of life-long learners and leaders.

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Please make sure to pay your student's registration fee no later than May 10th. After May 10th, we will move down the wait list and offer enrollment to the next student on the list.

To check if you have paid, look at your Family Portal under the "Financial Tab." It will be listed under 25/26 Incidentals. Note: new students paid during enrollment so they will not see a charge.

We really need volunteers to cover lunch/recess duty for teachers!

We are nearing the end of the year. Angie McPherson has helped total up what hours we have submitted. Miss Jessica has sent out an email to those who have completed all their hours, and those who are missing. Feel free to email jmccollough@sjnok.org to see how many you have submitted.

If you feel your hours are incorrect, please let us know, we will work together to figure them out. :)

Grades:

• PK3-PK4: Will have school like normal
• K-6: Will participate in the track meet at Okarche
• 7th-8th: Are encouraged to attend the track meet (with an adult); we will offer (mass and small service activities with a movie in the afternoon for those not attending Okarche,) but the vast majority of students go to the track meet
• All siblings: Are encouraged to attend the track meet

Arrival & Drop-Off

• Please drop off students as usual by 8:00 a.m.
• After drop-off, proceed to the parking lot north of the PAC/Discipleship buildings, located just north of the church.
• Once everyone has been dropped off, we’ll form a new pick-up line just like dismissal (car-rider will be the same as always for drop-off & pick-up for the track meet).

Set-Up

• Many choose to bring:

• Lawn chairs
• Canopies
• Blankets for picnics
• Coolers with snacks and drinks

Upon arrival, look for the SJN group and find a spot to set up and enjoy the day together. The event begins with a prayer with all participating schools, followed by a full day of track and field fun!

What to Wear & Bring

Please make sure your student(s):

• Wears their SJN blue crest shirt (required)

• Wears athletic shorts of appropriate length (per the student handbook; no tight, spandex, or bike shorts)

• Bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and plenty of water

Checkout:

• If you leave the track meet; check-out your student with Mrs. Jessica or Mr. Meiwes

We plan to send out an electronic middle school elective request (they are not guaranteed) form next week (students currently in 5th-7th grades).

Things to Know about Electives

• 6th-8th grades will have 4 electives per year (1 each quarter)
• All 6th graders will have Study Hall Q1 to help with the transition to middle school
• Classes will contain students in different grade levels
• Electives will be once a week on Tuesdays
• Electives will be "pass or fail"
• 8th graders will get first priority, followed by 7th grade, then 6th grade
• Requests do NOT guarantee your student will be enrolled in the class; it is possible a student could get placed in a class they did not request (I'm hoping this doesn't happen but it is possible depending on class sizes)
• Sewing may require parents to purchase items
• We have not finalized if we are having a "Medical Class" yet. Every other elective above will be offered next year

5/14 8th Theology

5/18 8th Math

5/19 All English and Literature

5/20 All Science and Social Studies

5/21 Theology 6 & 7 and Math 6 & 7

Type of Assistance & Amounts:

• Parish Grant- $2,000 per student & $500 Sibling (typically for families who didn't receive PCTC; no tax documents needed)
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• SJN Endowment Fund ($45 FACTS application fee; apply in Family Portal, tax Documents required; awards are based on availability and need
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• Catholic Schools Opportunity Fund (TCS)- ($45 FACTS application fee; apply in Family Portal, tax documents required; if a family receives CSOF, they MUST fill out a digital form that is required by the archdiocese)

Mrs. Tae Bradshaw is an excellent vocalist and graduate student colleague of mine at UCO, she's running a summer choir camp. If you have students involved in vocal music programs with your school I'd recommend they attend this summer camp if possible and desired. I've attached a flyer and a link to the website.

Kanogisdi Music Studio Website

Other 50% will go to specials teachers to purchase classroom equipment/supplies

Email: gmeiwes@sjnok.org
Website: https://sjnok.org/school
Location: 600 Garth Brooks Boulevard, Yukon, OK, USA
Phone: 405-354-2509
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sjnok/