Bishop John A. Marshall School Friday Notes
Bishop John A. Marshall School Friday Notes
Jan. 22, 2016 Mrs. Carrie Wilson, Head of School/
Open House for Prospective Families (Thurs., February 4) - Know a family who isn't in love with their school? Has someone been bending your ear about what BJAMS is like? Would you invite a friend to come learn more about why parents love BJAMS? We are hosting a no-pressure Open House on Thursday, February 4th from 9:00-10:30AM and we need your help. Over coffee and muffins guests will enjoy a student-made welcome video, tour and presentation, and Q&A with Mrs. Wilson. No RSVP required, however folks can register online ( and have the application fee waived, should they decide to apply. Thank you for helping grow and strengthen BJAMS for Fall 2016!
Pirate / Princess Dance – Save the date of Fri., Feb. 12 for our annual Pirate / Princess Dance for the entire family! This event is free and will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. There will be prizes for the best princess/pirate costume! Note that all students must be accompanied by an adult. Hope to see you there for a swashbuckling evening of enchantment!
PTO News - Please contact the PTO if you have any interest in helping to put together a BJAMS FLOAT for the Memorial Day Parade in Morrisville this Spring. We would love to have the whole school involved in this Community Event!
Drama News - Attention Parents of Students Grades 5-8 - If your student is interested in being in Macbeth, (s)he needs to attend the play discussion/auditions on Wednesday, Jan. 27 (3:10 - 5:10 p.m.) AND Thursday, Jan. 28 (3:10 - 5:30 p.m.). They will be held in the 6th grade homeroom.
Are you on Front Porch Forum? Would you submit a recommendation for BJAMS? BJAMS is entering its busiest season for admissions and when people in the community hear from a BJAMS parent, it speaks volumes. We recommend keeping it brief and to the point. Pick a few of your family's favorite things and convey how BJAMS has made a difference in your child's life. Be sure to include a link to the website - - and encourage readers to visit the school in person to witness it for themselves. If you aren't yet on maybe you will think about creating an account to lend a hand? The more who can do this the better!
Strep Throat Alert – There have been multiple cases of strep throat in our school recently and not all of them had a telltale sore throat. Please be on the lookout if your student complains of a sore throat or exhibits any of the symptoms listed below. Symptoms may be mild or severe. Fever may begin and you may have chills and a red sore throat, sometimes with white patches. It may hurt to swallow and you may feel swollen, tender glands in your neck. Other symptoms may include: general ill feeling, a loss of appetite and abnormal taste, headache and nausea. Some strains of strep throat can lead to a scarlet fever-like rash. The rash first appears on the neck and chest, then it spreads over the body and may feel like sandpaper. A rapid strep test can be done in most health care provider offices; however, it can be negative even if you have strep. If the rapid strep test is negative and your health care provider still thinks you may have strep, a throat swab can be tested and results will take 1-2 days to come back. Sore throats should only be treated with antibiotics if the strep test is positive. Antibiotics are taken to prevent rare but more serious health problems. Antibiotics should be taken for ten days, even though symptoms are usually gone after a few days. Symptoms of strep throat usually get better in about one week. Untreated, strep can lead to serious complications such as rheumatic fever, scarlet fever, peritonsillar abscess, etc. Most people with strep are contagious until they have been on antibiotics 24 - 48 hours. They must stay home from school, daycare, or work until they have been on antibiotics for at least a day. Tip: Get a new toothbrush after you are no longer contagious, but before finishing the antibiotics. Otherwise the bacteria can live in the toothbrush and re-infect you when the antibiotics are done. For more information: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000639.htm.
Dress Down Day Sponsors Sought - Local businesses, families or individuals can sponsor a dress down day for $250. This tax deductible donation can be made in honor of a person, an event or really anything! If you or your company are interested in participating, please contact . Thank you!
BASH Update - This year's Spring gala theme: Wild West BASH 2016 - Saddle up for Life! Mark your calendars: BASH will be held on Saturday, May 14 at the Town and Country Resort in Stowe. Please check out the BASH 2016 page on our website - for more information. Do you have a company that would love to support our school? Learn how your company can sponsor the event or donate an auction item for our live-and-silent auctions during the night. See our "special" Pinterest page that will get you ready to put on your cowboy boots and head on over to the BJAMS Saloon.
Save the Dates:
Winter Ball (Gr. 6-8) - Fri., Jan. 22 from 7-10 p.m.
Catholic Schools Week - Jan. 31 to Feb. 6
Geo Bee (grades 6-8) - Mon., Feb. 1 at 1:15. Families are invited to attend!
Spelling Bee (Gr. 4-8) - Wed., Feb. 3 at 1:15 p.m. Families are welcome to attend!
Open House - Thurs., Feb. 4 for prospective BJAMS families
Outdoor Fun Day - Fri., Feb. 5 starting at 1:30 p.m.
No School - Winter recess - Mon., Feb. 22 - Fri., Feb. 26
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship - Attention Boys/Girls Ages 9-14 - The K of C's annual Free Throw Basketball Championship will be held at BJAMS on Sunday, Jan. 31 starting at 1:00 p.m. Rules and sign-ups are posted on the bulletin board in the entryway to the school.
Flip Tab Collection – We continue our tradition of collecting flip tabs from soda cans and we donate those to Ronald McDonald House in Burlington. Please put them in the stacked bins located at the front entrance. Thanks!
Labels for Education, Boxtops for Education / Tyson Foods, and Capri Sun Pouches – When discarding a box, bag or container, please don’t forget to check them for: Labels for Education, Boxtops for Education, and Tyson Foods Project A+ labels. Please cut them out, bring them in and put them in the stacked bins located at the front entrance. Also ... don't forget to save your Capri Sun pouches! How BJAMS benefits: money and school supplies! Thanks for your help!
We couldn't resist putting this in for our 6th-8th graders who are attending the Winter Ball tonight! We got a chuckle out of it and thought you would too!
Catholic Schools Week Schedule 2016
Mon., 2/1 / Tues., 2/2 / Wed., 2/3 / Thurs., 2/4 / Fri., 2/5
Red, White, and Blue --Right Down to Your Shoes! – Dress patriotically, in red, white, and blue! / Sparkle, Glitter, and Glow – Go With the Flow! – Wear sparkles, glitter, or brightly colored clothes! / Jazz It Up For Jesus! – Wear your fanciest clothes today for Mass and Jesus! / Read a Book, Dress the Look! – Pick your favorite book character and dress like him or her! / Drop the Drama and Wear Pajamas! – Wear your comfy pajamas today!
Mass at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral
(gr. 7-8)
Geo Bee 1:15 pm
(gr. 6-8) / Service with a Smile 1:15 pm
(school-wide community service project) / Spelling Bee 1:15pm
(gr. 4-8) / BJAMS Game Show 1:15 pm / Outdoor Fun Day 1:30 pm
Snow Football Game! (grades 4-8, optional)
Sledding (open to all grades)
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