Weekly “Knights” News
January 25, 2019
Monthly Character Education Theme: “Happy”
“Take time to make your soul happy!”
Open House – This Sunday, January 27th, 2019, 1PM to 3PM – Please spread the word! Open house is a wonderful way to meet all of our wonderful faculty and staff, tour our school under the guidance of our students and see why St. Jude the Apostle School is the place for your child to receive a wonderful education in a family-orientated, faith-based atmosphere.
Catholic School’s Week – Sunday, January 27th to Saturday, February 2nd
Catholic School’s Week Theme – “Learn, Serve, Lead, Succeed”
Sunday – Mass will be held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany at 2PM.
Student’s art work will be on display at the Empire State Plaza in the South Lobby
near the Museum end 1/27 to 2/1/19.
Monday – 8AM Mass to kick off the week – Dress Uniform required – (K-6).
Tuesday – National Puzzle Day – bring your favorite puzzle to school (or board game) to share.
Wednesday – Sports/Jersey Day – wear your favorite team shirt, jersey or hat with your PE sweatpants.
Thursday – Pajama Day – Students may wear their pajamas to school.
Friday – Grades K-6 will be attending Mass at Catholic Central High School-dress uniform required. Teacher Switch – in the afternoon, teachers will be switching classrooms and completing an activity in a classroom other than their own.
Front of School – No Parking – We have noticed that there have been vehicles parking in front of school and along the sidewalk for drop off and pick up. There is no parking in front of school during school hours because this space needs to be left open for emergency vehicles and school buses. Please park in the school parking lot during school hours. You could possibly get a ticket for parking in front of the school during school hours. Thank you.
Make–A–Wish – Help fill our school with stars for the Make–A–Wish campaign! Every star for $1.00 that is purchased will help grant a life changing wish for a child. Thank you for your support and kicking off 2019 by showing our students that kindness and generosity can change the world! Class with the most stars will earn a free dress down day!
Harlem Wizards Are Coming Back! Saturday, February 2nd at 6:00PM – Doors Open at 5:00PM – Come and enjoy a fun filled night featuring some of our faculty and staff. Tickets sales are online only at: https://harlemwizards.thundertix.com/events.
Luck of the Irish – Feeling lucky? Purchase Luck of the Irish raffle tickets or sell them to your family, friends or co-workers. We sent ten tickets home to each family. If you need more let us know! If every family could try and sell at least 10 or more raffle tickets we should be able to beat last year’s sales! Luck of the Irish Raffle begins March 1, so there is still time to sell! Help us out with the Luck of the Irish and earn some service commitment hours by going to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084fa9af22a7fc1-luck
PCA Event Sign Ups:
Annual Open house https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084fa9af22a7fc1-annual
Luck of the Irish https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084fa9af22a7fc1-luck
Candy Bar Bingo https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084fa9af22a7fc1-candy
Winter Carnival https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084FA9AF22A7FC1-winter
K Graduation https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084fa9af22a7fc1-kindergarten
6th Grade Graduation https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084fa9af22a7fc1-6thgrade
PCA Easy Fundraisers
Next PCA Meeting – February 4th at 6:30pm in the Library
- Box Tops – Keep them coming!
- Colonie Center School Bucks – Do you have holiday receipts? Submit your receipts from Colonie Center to the Guest Services located on the lower level near Five Guys. Every dollar spent equal’s one school buck for St. Jude School!
- School Store – On going fundraiser-register your child at SchoolStore.net.
Upcoming Dates:
1/27-Open House
1/27-2/2-Catholic School’s Week
Click here to get the full Catholic Schools Week schedule
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