Serve Day success! SHOJ students participated in our annual Serve Day in partnership with Catholic Charities of Northeast Ks. Students created care packages for people in need. From welcome home packages to help people moving into new homes, to food and hygiene packages with essentials, students spent time in service to others. We would like to especially thank our 8th grade graduates whose proceeds from the Cardinal Carnival earlier this year provided many of the items used in these packages. To learn more, go to https://catholiccharitiesks.org.
Special thanks to Shawnee Police Department Community Outreach Officers for presenting to our 5th, 6th and 7th graders about how to stay safe and out of trouble with technology this summer.
Class of 2022 you are CALLED! So proud of you all. Make us proud. Come visit often.
Field day lunch will be cheeseburgers & chips. Milk will be available for $.30 for students who choose to bring a lunch from home.
School of Faith visited and recorded a Rosary Meditation for their App/podcast with the Class of 2022. It brought it full circle after writing their own meditations which can be found on our website. It will likely be used in June - just need to listen for it each day! Sign up at HolyFamilySchool.com or find the app in the App Store. God bless you class of 2022! Never stop praying The Rosary.
What a treat - Mr. Chapman made his special pizza crusts and the staff got to make their own pizza for lunch today.
May Crowning
Less than two weeks out from graduation, eighth graders took a field trip back to kindergarten. They asked thought-provoking questions of these sweet young souls like, “Describe a great day. What are you doing?” Their answers? “Going to church.” “Playing with my mom and dad.” “Seeing God.” Another question, “What makes you awesome?” Answer, “My jump roping.” It is often these simple joys that have the most profound impact on our souls.
Mrs. Caton’s class took a trip to Mexico on Cinco de Mayo. What a fun trip. Individual pictures posted separately on FB.
Today Ella Coup was awarded the first place prize in the state of Kansas for the Sons of the American Revolution Brochure contest. It is onto the National Contest.
Fifth grade band students started off my morning with a smile. Thanks Mrs. Harrelson for all your hard work and support.
Starting teacher appreciation week off right. Thanks to our artists. We are blessed- the best teachers are here!!
BROWN BOTTLE RAFFLE BASKET TICKETS ON SALE!
Your generous donations have made the Brown Bottle Raffle Baskets over the top once again this year!
If you or your child are interested in purchasing raffle tickets in hopes of winning one of the 19 raffle baskets, we once again have school specific online ticket sales that are available now through April 27, 2022! The first batch of tickets (with name and phone number already printed on them) will be given to the students on Monday April 25th. For ticket sales that come in on the 25th, 26th, 27th they will be given out the next day for the kids to select their basket choice. Teachers will allow students to place their tickets in the containers throughout the week.
Tickets are $1 per ticket or $20 for 25 tickets and can be purchased at https://web4u.forms-db.com/view.php?id=1339652
The raffle baskets will also be on display the evening of Brown Bottle, and you will still have the chance to purchase raffle tickets through a bidder number until the live auction begins. The winners for each basket will be drawn the evening of Brown Bottle. You do not need to be present to win but there is still time to purchase in person and virtual Brown Bottle tickets here: https://shoj.ejoinme.org/BB2022tix
Thank you again for your generosity!!
Day 2 Kindest Kansas Citian party for kindergarten and 1st grade students. What a fun and bucket filling event!
Trautloff babies update: they are doing really well! Thank you for keeping them in your prayers! Just working on feedings and gaining weight!
Brown Bottle Raffle Basket Tickets 🎟 will be available in Meetings Rooms 1 & 2 after all Masses this weekend!! Cash, check and debit/credit cards are accepted. And at school this week.
Today we hosted the first of 4 receptions for those nominated by our students for Kindest Kansas Citian. Such fun celebrating kind people.
Thanks to a student suggestion, the last thing we did before Easter break was pray The Rosary for Ukrainians and peace. It was student led with many volunteers taking turns saying the prayers.
Sixth graders share their faith with the Kindergarteners by retelling the Easter story using Resurrection eggs. Have a blessed Triduum!
To have a little fun during state testing, Middle School house mentors organized games of Tenzi, War and Mad Gabs. Thanks to the House Mentors for bringing the fun!
