Uncle Pete's Ministry
SACK LUNCHES FOR THE HOMELESS AND LESS FORTUNATE
"For I was hungry and you fed me. “
Each sack lunch should contain:
2 sandwiches (meat) on white or wheat bread/roll (Please, no condiments or cheese)
2 hard-boiled eggs
1 small bag of potato chips
1 piece of fruit - apple or orange (No bananas, please)
2 or 3 cookies or a small candy bar
1 small juice box or drink
1 paper napkin
Sack lunches may be dropped in the school parking lot
Tuesday, September 23rd from 6 to 8: 30!
Boxes will be provided at school doors for drop-off by students.
Thank you for your support and generosity.
FEEL FREE TO DECORATE YOUR PAPER BAG WITH A LOVING MESSAGE!
Dear St Julliana Families
I am excited to introduce a new, unique general/instrumental music Band program this year at St. Julian! Our fourth through eighth grade students can continue to sing, move, dance, and perform, while also beginning their journey on band instruments. Students will explore foundational skills on wind or percussion instruments, preparing them for full ensemble playing.
Interested students will have the opportunity to take the next step by performing in a Concert Band ensemble, choosing from instruments such as flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, or percussion. There will be a $40 payment due at the start of every month starting October that can be charged to your FACT account. The students will have a total of 25 lessons this year. Lessons will take place every Friday during school, so I will be taking students out of a class for a 30 minute lesson. On days where there is no school or a half day, there will be no lessons. The Sign Up and Instrument Rental Websites are at the bottom of this email!
This comprehensive program draws from established Orff, Gordon Music Learning Theory, and Kodály music education philosophies. It is a full-fledged accredited instrumental music curriculum that uses band instruments as a vehicle to deliver core musical skills. Research has shown that learning to play wind and percussion instruments enhances academic achievement, coordination, and critical thinking—I am thrilled to see St. Juliana students with instruments in hand!
We will be working with Quinlan & Fabish to provide each student with a well-suited instrument for use in class, which can be rented out through the link at the bottom of this email. During Band lessons, our focus is on cultivating a love of music while developing independence, creativity, and teamwork. Students will gain technical skills on their chosen instrument, learn a wide range of repertoire, and receive differentiated instruction so that every child can succeed. Singing, rhythm reading, movement, and composition will continue to play an essential role in building well-rounded musical thinkers. The learning that takes place in the Band lessons will directly impact the creative problem-solving and collaboration skills you see in the classroom.
We have two concerts scheduled for this year—One already scheduled for December 16th—and we can’t wait to share our music with you on stage. Please feel free to reach out at any time if you have questions about this exciting new program. Your support and enthusiasm are essential to helping me launch this new chapter at St. Julliana, and I am looking forward to a wonderful year in Band!
Band Signup Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-483kWzJ_gpYtTT_7saZtR_tM5VAMmBoKWyeQ_RwH2ANd0A/viewform?usp=header
Band Rental Link: Quinlan Rental Website (Type in Saint Juliana School)
Scholastic Book Fair is next week. Preview day is Monday, 9/22/25 (8am – 3:30pm) and wish lists will come home. Students will shop as a class Tuesday 9/23/24 through Thursday 9/25/25 (8am – 3:30pm). Grandfriends will join us to shop on Thursday, 9/25/25 during their visit (book fair will be open from 8am – 3:30pm). Feel free to stop by at pickup to shop with your child any of the days. Payment can be set up through eWallet (see link below), cash, credit card, Apple Pay or check made out to St. Juliana. DON’T FORGET TO ADD 10.5% TAX. Please consider rounding up for “All for Books” which benefits the SJS classrooms as well. The book fair will be located in the School Hall. Encourage your children to buy at least one book before trinkets. The volunteers will also try their best to assist!
We are looking for volunteers (MUST be VIRTUS trained)! Even an hour of your time makes a difference! Please volunteer at this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054BA8AC2CAAFC1-58398757-september
More details/eWallet can be found here:
Dear St. Juliana Families,
We are excited to finish up our first school year with our TEAMs initiative. We have seen all of our students get to know new friends across all grade levels who smile and wave in the hallways. Our activities throughout the year have included scavenger hunts, escape rooms, trivia, puzzles, the charity challenge and more. We look forward to continuing our TEAMs next year as well.
On Friday, May 30, all classes kindergarten through seventh grades will participate with their TEAM in a Field Day at Brooks Park. The Field Day events will include fun activities for all ages. Your child will get wet and sweaty! Therefore, please send your child to school appropriately dressed for the weather that day which includes the TEAM t-shirt (no skirts or dresses), gym shoes only (no sandals, crocs, slides) and maybe a sweatshirt. Apply sunscreen at home. Water bottles should be labeled with your child’s name. At 12:00, everyone will return to the school for lunch. In case of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.
Thank you so much for your support of this initiative to make SJS stronger together.
TEAM Committee
