SJU Student Council- Morning Prayer Routine

Week #2

Good morning, Vikings!  

We hope you join us for this week's daily prayer, fun facts, 

and special announcement.

Did you hear?  We will be having our FIRST EVER

Distance Learning Spirit Days!

Wednesday- Favorite Pajamas Day

Thursday- Crazy Hair Day

Friday- Act of Kindness Towards your Family Day

Your family can submit ONE photo of you with your family celebrating your favorite spirit day 

to vikingsphotos@stjosephupland.org .

Who knows?  Maybe your photo will appear in the next Student Council announcement video, SJU website/Facebook page, Mrs. Alamo-Ng's blog, Class Dojo School Stories, or the yearbook!

Remember to show your appreciation to Student Council in the comments below.  We are grateful for their creativity, collaboration and leadership when producing these weekly videos.

Missing you and wishing everyone a great week ahead.

Music Trivia Friday with Ms. Brown

GRADES 6-8: When you leave your answers in the comments, please leave your name and grade too!

Remember the first one to leave the correct answers in the comments WINS a shout out in next week's video!
GRADES K-5:  You answer in Class Dojo!

Friday Lenten Reflection #2

Thank you for joining me again!

I invite you to spend a few moments in a quiet space to share this lenten reflection with me.

Thinking of you and so happy that we can still pray together!

Book Review #1

So I finally finished reading Crenshaw, by Katherine Applegate.  It was recommended to me by a 3rd grade student.  I have to say that I loved it!  First of all, I don't think I had an imaginary friend myself when I was growing up, but the idea of a huge imaginary cat who takes bubble baths made me laugh.  The main character Jackson and his family experience financial hardship and he has to figure out how to deal with the challenges in his life.  His creativity, honesty, and love for his family are powerful throughout the story.  The author beautifully weaves themes of friendship, family hardship, and how to get through it together.  I found this story relatable to the real life stories we are hearing today.

If you do decide to read this book, or have read it before, I would love to hear from you how our St. Joseph School SLEs are represented in the book.  Marisol never judged Jackson, which reminds me of how Jesus treated people during his life (Vibrant Catholic).  I was left thinking about how I can help those experiencing hardship today.  My parish's St. Vincent de Paul Center is in need of food donations.  I have decided to donate some food since families like Jackson's may depend on the charity of others to survive (Responsible Citizen of God's Creation).  Leave your thoughts about the SLEs in the comments section.

What should Mrs. Alamo-Ng read next?  I would love to hear your suggestions too!

SJU Student Council- Morning Prayer Routine

Please join Student Council in prayer, flag salute, fun facts, and this week's birthday shout outs.

Show your appreciation in the comments below!

THANK YOU, Austen, Peter, Anthony, and Luke.

Learning All the Time

Happy Saturday, Vikings!

As my family was enjoying outdoor time today, I realized all the wonderful learning that takes place when outdoors taking a break from school work.

Handwriting practice with sidewalk chalk... oh and don't forget PE while riding bikes, playing tag (with only your siblings of course) or scooters!

Prayer (thank God for the beautiful sky) and use your imagination to see beyond the clouds...

I see a person giving someone a high five. 

Do you see it?      What do you see?

Friday Lenten Reflection #1

Good morning, SJU Vikings!

Today we reflect on the 4th Station- Jesus Meets His Mother

Click on the video below to join me.

This morning has been beautiful!  I have seen some of your parents picking up work and I heard from your teachers what a great job you are doing.  Keep it up!  This is the scene outside the office...and boxes will be out until 4pm. Take care and stay safe.

Welcome St. Joseph School Vikings!

I miss you and wanted you to know that I am thinking about you and wishing you well.  Over the last few days I've been thinking of how to continue some of our traditions and routines with you, even if it means getting creative and utilizing technology to keep us connected during the time we are apart.  I look forward to continuing our weekly Lenten Reflections, uploading pictures of staying active to remind us of "Walking into Wednesday" mornings, and posting videos of our Student Council leading us in morning shared prayer.  

Thanks Lorenzo!  Can't wait to read it!

 A student recommended a book for me to read so I started it yesterday. I think I will blog about it here too, sharing my reactions, reading what you think, and sharing my love of books with all of you.  Your teachers have embraced new things, and I know you have too. We are in this together! 

Remember that God is always with us and we are called to walk with him through times of peace and times of challenge. Today it dawned on me how Nano Nagle worked tirelessly to help children learn.  I have seen her spirit of love and compassion in all of the teachers and staff as we have worked together to help your learning continue.  Just look at how happy Ms. Dutton, Mrs. Okerman, and Mrs. Torres are preparing work for Friday's first Pick Up Day!

I look forward to having you visit my blog in the weeks ahead.  Don't forget to say hello in the comments.