11 March Virtual Backpack

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WAY TO GO SJS!

We raised 1,093.00 for Texas Relief with our free will dress down day!

Butch’s Easter Bundle Brunch

Help support St. James/Seton Catholic School and enjoy a tasty breakfast on Easter Sunday. Our school has teamed up with Butch’s Deli in Blair to bring you a ready to bake meal to enjoy with your whole family. Our school will receive $15 for each order that is placed. For more information and to place your order visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6rEk6QBLoCWv8TBN0d8ERkEmpwzy38x1NfOuoOHU79FxZcg/viewform

All orders are due by March 31st. This fundraiser is a great way to support SJS and enjoy quality time with family. It’s a win-win! Please spread the word to family and friends, all are welcome to participate. Thanks for your continued support of our great school.

Alms Giving Opportunity ~ We have “rice bowls” for anyone interested contact the school office.

School News

LINK	VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Confirmation is approaching and we need volunteers to help set up and serve refreshments at receptions following the events. Please use the link to sign up to help on Thursday, April 22nd at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and on Thursday, April 29th at St. James. Receptions are in each parish center. Student and adult volunteers are needed!
	Needed ~ We are in need of paper towels and bottled water. If you are able to help us with these please forward to school office. We appreciate all donations!
	Saint James / Seton Athletic Association The Saint James / Seton Athletic Association is now accepting applications for the second annual Rick Gilbride Memorial High School Scholarship. Applicants must be 8th grade students of Saint James/Seton school who have participated in Saint James / Seton Athletic Association- or Saint Elizabeth Ann Youth Soccer Club-sponsored programs and will be entering an Omaha-area Catholic high school in the Fall of 2021. Submission deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 2, 2021. For more information, or to apply, visit http://www.sjsathletics.com. If you have any questions, please contact Sammie at sjsad17@gmail.com.
LINK	NCEA Parent News has an interesting article on the value of a Catholic Education. See link for this interesting read.
	SJEA Micro Soccer-There are still a few spots left for Kindergarteners and Preschoolers in our Spring Micro Soccer league. Contact our registrar at registrar@sjeaysc.org to sign up. Games are Wednesday from 6-7pm starting March 31 and going until May 12^th. All games are played at the field at St. Elizabeth Ann Church.