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Last Chance to get your Easter Brunch Bundle. Deadline is March 31st. Pickup in gym on Saturday from 9-12. Order @https://forms.gle/zuUMJ37rZh3ocVwc7

MHS Math Contest

This past weekend the following 8th graders participated in the all girls math contest at Marian High School:

Mary Euteneur, Ana Guillen, Maggie Kennedy, Evie Kelly, Natalie Rief, McKinlee Schneckenberger

Mary Euteneur and Natalie Rief placed in the top 10 on the individual test and the team of Evie Kelly, Natalie Rief, and McKinlee Schneckenberger placed in the top 3. Congratulations and great job, ladies!

Track

Eight teams competed in the Bellevue West track competition this past weekend.

Congratulations to the following SJS students who participated in the meet:

4 x 100 ~ Hayden Blaney, Chloe Brammer, Natalie Rief, Cleo Washington

4 x 200 ~ Hayden Blaney, Chloe Brammer, Natalie Rief, Cleo Washington

4 x 800 ~ Andy Johnson, Will Teahon, Joe Novero, Caleb Utterback

High Jump ~ Grace Davis, Kyle Tubrick

Shotput ~ Grace Davis, Kiana Kaldenberg

Discus Throw ~ Hayden Blaney

School News

	Teacher Appreciation Week will be here soon (May 3rd – 7th) and Home & School would like to show our teachers how much we appreciate them with little treats each day. We are asking for parents to help by signing up to donate items needed. Please see the Sign Up Genius Link to see how you can help. Thank you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090544A5A62DABF49-teacher
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!
	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	DiGiorgiosSpring Sale Spring uniform sale, save 15% off your total purchase. See flyer for details.
	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.
	We still have SJS yard signs available! If your house is in a good spot and you would like to help us advertise our great school, please contact the office for a sign.
	Let’s keep on working to keep our COVID numbers low. We have done very well this year and the teachers appreciate your efforts. Here are the current recommendations for gatherings- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/large-events/considerations-for-events-gatherings.html#:~:text=To%20decrease%20your%20chance%20of,and%20others%20from%20COVID%2D19.
	A remote option for learning will not be offered next school year.