As we worked on the virtue of Gratitude this week, I prayed daily for God to give me a grateful heart. My husband and I used to be in the habit of listing 5 things each night for which we are thankful and sometimes that gets really hard. Life is busy. Things are changing. People are asking stuff of us. Emotions are big. Sometimes, we had to resort back to things that maybe were very common or taken for granted – such as the smile of our baby or the love of a parent.
I am super thankful for all the volunteers we have at SHOJ. I am excited to have so many people willing to help with the strategic planning process this evening. I love all the work the Catholic Parents as Stewards do. The friendly faces each week in the cafeteria are a great help. People who show up to do sight words or volunteer to attend field trips. Those who take a moment to send a nice email about something at school. God help us all to have a grateful heart!
As the fall approaches, there are some activities that you will hear about that I want to explain: Trunk or Treat, Halloween, Veterans Day Appreciation Mass, and Near and Dear Day! Please see below for more information, and know that there will be more information forthcoming as we approach each event.
We feel like October is when we get into the groove of things, but it may be when things get busy with all these events. The second quarter starts on Oct. 23 and we will let you know when you can view grade cards on the portal (we will print out K-2). Please know of my gratitude for each of you!