| Jordan Catholic School Celebrates Catholic Schools Week January 27 - February 1, 2013 |
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| News Releases - Education & Schools | |||
| Written by Janine Parr | |||
| Monday, 07 January 2013 14:07 | |||
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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2013 Jordan Catholic School 2901 -24 Street Rock Island, IL 61201 309 793-7350 Catholic Schools Week Theme: “Catholic Schools Raise the Standards” This week each class will educate students and staff about various saints. Information will be provided on doors and during Morning Prayer Announcements. Sunday---- January 27, 2013 Catholic Schools Raise the Standard: In Our Parishes • Open House at Alleman for 8th Graders early afternoon. • Parishes will be honoring Catholic Schools Week by designating one mass as a tribute to Catholic education: St. Pius 9:00am / St. Ambrose 9:30am / St. Patrick’s 10:00am / St. Mary’s 10:30am / Sacred Heart 9:00am • Monday---- January 28, 2013 Catholic Schools Raise the Standards: Through our Heritage • 8:20am Living Rosary Prayer Service in the gym at Jordan Catholic School. • 9:40am Mass at Alleman High School for grades 6, 7, & 8. • Classes or Grade Levels invite former graduates to come in and speak about their experiences at Jordan. This event will be held at various times throughout the day. Tuesday------January 29, 2013 Catholic Schools Raise the Standards: In Our Community • The entire school will be collecting food for the St. Vincent DePaul food pantry and will be presented on Wednesday morning prior to Mayor Pauley’s proclamation. Each grade level will donate to various community organizations, such as the animal, battered women, and homeless shelters. Wednesday------- January 30, 2013 Catholic Schools Raise the Standard: In Faith • At 8:30am in the gym Mayor Dennis E. Pauley will be presenting a proclamation honoring Catholic Schools Week in Rock Island, IL. Food items collected for the St. Vincent DePaul pantry will be presented at this time. • 1:30pm Mass at St. Pius X Church in Rock Island. • The students will be visually demonstrating their faith by dressing in colors that relate to major facets of our religious beliefs. Thursday-------January 31, 2013 Catholic Schools Raising the Standard: In Careers/Vocations • Parishioners, parents, prospective parents, and community members are invited to an Open House 9:00-12:00 for parents. Prospective parents and community are invited to visit 9:00-11:00. Come see our classes in session and tour the new building additions. • Parents, clergy, and religious will be invited to share their careers or vocations with our students. • Preschool Open House PS-4-AM&PM-5 Day & PS-3-AM&PM / 10am & 1:15pm Friday--- February 1, 2013 Catholic Schools Raising the Standard: In Our Faculty, Staff, and Students • Students will have their throats blessed by our priests in honor of the Feast of St. Blaise, which is February 3rd. • A “special” lunch will be provided by the Jordan Home and School Association for students, teachers, and staff. • D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read) • Preschool Open House PS-4-AM&PM-3 Day / 10am • Volleyball games 2:30 – 3:00pm
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