August 23rd Virtual Backpack

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Welcome Back to another great year at SJS!

Safe Environment Level 1 Class will be held Thursday, September 5 from 6-9 p.m. in the St. James Parish Center. Register @ omaha.CMGconnect.org.

Volunteer Opportunities:

There are many volunteer opportunities listed on iVolunteer @ https://stjamesseton.ivolunteer.com/#1. Be sure to check this often. Here are just a few that are online now:

H&S has many coordinator positions available. See if one of these positions is right for you.https://stjamesseton.ivolunteer.com/event_187
Cafeteria ~ Dishwasher, help with dishes and wipe tables as needed. https://stjamesseton.ivolunteer.com/cafehelp_2020. Cafeteria laundry, clean towels and aprons weekly. https://stjamesseton.ivolunteer.com/towels_2016

School News

	Curriculum Night, plan now to attend this mandatory parent meeting on Thursday, August 29. We will begin in the church at 6:30 p.m.
LINK LINK	Little Flowers is a girls club bringing Catholic faith alive and inspiring girls to become authentic Catholic young women. See flyer for details and registration form.
	*August Home and School Happenings* *We would love to have you join us!* *Spirit Wear Sale* *August 16th – 28th* *https://www.evansapparel.com/store/st-js/* *Shop for school and athletic apparel – check out some new additions this year!* *New Families Ice Cream Social* *Saturday, August 24th* *New children (to SJS) and their families are invited.* *Come meet other new families and enjoy a frozen treat!* *3pm in school gym* *Discover SJS!* *Saturday, August 24th* *4pm-5pm in school gym* *Come learn what your school has to offer you! New and experienced families welcome!!* *SaveAround Coupon Book Fundraiser* *August 26-September 9* *More details to come but please be on the lookout for a coupon book coming home on August 26th with information.* *Dine out for SJS Night at Chipotle* *Tuesday, August 27th* *147th and Maple – 4pm-8pm* *Home and School 1st meeting!* *September 4th at 7pm at St. Elizabeth Ann in the Parish Center* *All families who are enrolled at SJS are members of Home & School. We encourage you to attend to see the ways you can get involved in your child’s school.* *Don’t forget to turn in your neon green form that came home in your welcome packet. We need ALL forms turned back in so we can complete the school directory.*
Link LINK	Looking for a free and easy way to support our school? TAGG is that opportunity you are looking for! See attached flyers on how to get signed up to TAGG receipts from vendors you are already using. You simply submit a photo of your receipt from participating vendors within 7 days of purchase and vendors donate a % of sales back to our school. Be sure when signing up you choose SJS to receive your donation. Thanks so much for TAGGing for SJS! JUST IN TAGG has added 5 new business: TNT Walking Taco Code Ninjas Gateway Auto Travel/Design/Lounge Farmers Insurance

Community News

Spirit Catholic Radio is giving complimentary calendars to each of our families featuring artwork from the annual art contest.

New this month Spirit Radio will have a “First Friday” giveaway. On the inside back cover of your calendar is a calendar number. Every Monday-Friday 7:30-8:00 a.m. during Spirit mornings show they will announce a number. Listen for your calendar number to be called on the air and call in to get your prize.

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Mercy H.S. is looking for girls grades 5-8 to play in their feeder team. See flyer for details.