📚 Please consider checking out our wish list of NCEA recommended books on Amazon to donate to the Jordan school library.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2GEQX3T5S8YX5?ref_=wl_share

Our school wouldn’t be the vibrant community it is without the constant prayers, support, & faith of our local parishes. We are so grateful to walk this journey of faith & academic excellence together!
🐾 Introducing: Jaguars in the Spotlight
To celebrate the heart of our school, we’re launching our Jaguars in the Spotlight series! Every day this week, we’ll be featuring the incredible staff members who make our halls feel like home.
Don’t miss out:
Check back daily to meet members of our Jaguar family.
Share your favorite memories of our staff & parishes in the comments!
Follow our stories for a behind-the-scenes look at our CSW celebrations.
Let’s make this a week to remember! 💙💛






Items We’re Collecting:
Personal Care: Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, toothbrushes, and toothpaste.
Home Essentials: Toilet paper, paper towels, and laundry detergent/dryer sheets.
Cleaning Supplies: Scrub brushes, multi-purpose cleaners, and sponges.
Comfort Items: New socks, coffee, and creamer.
Every donation—no matter how small—makes a direct impact on someone’s journey toward stable housing.
📍 Drop-off Location: Jordan Catholic School 2901 24th St. Rock Island
🗓️ Deadline: Monday, Jan. 26
Let’s show the Quad Cities what our community can do when we work together! 💙

The torch is lit, the clock is ticking, and Jordan Catholic is in the final stretch of our Winter Games Cash Raffle. We’re just 400 tickets away from our goal, with only a few weeks left to bring it home!
This is our rally moment:
👉 Buy a ticket
👉 Share the link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/jordan-catholic-school-dollar10000-cash-raffle
👉 Ask one friend, one coworker, one family member to join in
🎟️ Tickets: 1 for $50 | 3 for $125
🥇 $7,500 • 🥈 $2,000 • 🥉 $500
📅 Drawing: Friday, January 30 at 8:00 PM during the Family Winter Games
(Need not be present to win!)
These raffle funds are critical to Jordan Catholic School, helping cover essential expenses that tuition alone does not—supporting our classrooms, programs, and students every day.
🏁 Let’s dig deep, push to the podium, and bring home the GOLD for JCS! 🏆❄️👉

This week is all about celebrating the values, faith, and academic excellence that make our school a second home. From spirited rallies to meaningful service projects, we can’t wait to showcase what makes our students so special.
❤️ None of this would be possible without YOU. To our dedicated families and our incredible local community: thank you for your unwavering support, your prayers, and your commitment to Catholic education. You are the foundation that allows our students to learn, serve, lead, and succeed.
Stay tuned all week as we share highlights and stories from our classrooms! 📸

🏫 Catholic Schools Week starts this Sunday!
🥳 Join us to celebrate our AMAZING families
🍩 Donuts, Muffins, Juice, & Coffee
📅 FRIDAY, JANUARY 30TH
🕧 7:00AM-7:50AM
📍 Jordan Cafeteria
📨 FAMILIES MUST RSVP BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 23RD

📅 Tuesday, January 20, 2026
🕛 4pm - 8pm
📍Panera Bread 4044 38th Ave., Moline, IL
ℹ️ Use code: FUND4U online, in the app, or at the on-site kiosk

Winter aesthetics meet art history! ☃️🎨 Our students are showing off their seasonal projects, inspired by the various artists and styles they’ve been studying with Mrs. Dodson.
It’s amazing to see how they apply classic techniques to their own snowy creations! ❄️🖌️


Our Jordan Catholic Winter Games Cash Raffle is down to the final few weeks, and we are 400 tickets away from our goal! Every ticket sold makes a direct impact on our students, teachers, and programs—and we can’t cross the finish line without our incredible JCS community.
This is the perfect time to:
👉 Buy a ticket for yourself
👉 Share with family and friends
👉 Help sell tickets to coworkers or neighbors
🎟️ Tickets: 1 for $50 | 3 for $125
🥇 $7,500 • 🥈 $2,000 • 🥉 $500
📅 Drawing: Friday, January 30th (need not be present to win!)
Every ticket sold directly benefits Jordan Catholic School, and your support truly makes a difference. Let’s come together, rally as one team, and bring home the gold for JCS! 🥇❄️
👉 Help us cross the finish line! 💰🏁
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/jordan-catholic-school-dollar10000-cash-raffle

We have also begun implementing our new Kagan training strategies alongside our SEL curriculum, which emphasize collaboration and relationship-building. Through buddy activities, pair-shares, and structured discussions, students are learning how to communicate effectively, support one another, and build stronger connections within our classroom community.
We are proud of the positive start to the year and look forward to continued growth both academically and socially, as we move forward together. 💙💛



📅 Tuesday, January 20, 2026
🕛 4pm - 8pm
📍Panera Bread 4044 38th Ave., Moline, IL
ℹ️ Use code: FUND4U online, in the app, or at the on-site kiosk

We are so excited to see everyone’s smiling faces back in the hallways tomorrow! As you settle back into your routine, here is a quick checklist to help you have a smooth first morning:
Pack your bag: Double-check for your notebooks, folders, and lunch. 🎒
Power up: Make sure your Chromebook is plugged in and fully charged tonight! 🔋
Bundle up: It’s chilly out there! Don't forget your winter coats, hats, and gloves for recess and arrival. ❄️
Get some good sleep, and we’ll see you soon. We’ve missed you!

Please join us in congratulating the Mason & Vikki Long family on winning the $100 Amazon gift card in our Cash Raffle incentive drawing! 🛍️👏
If you didn’t win today, don’t worry—there are still great chances ahead! All participating families are eligible to be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card, and you can still compete for Top-Selling Family, earning $500 cash or a tuition credit. 💰🏅
Thank you to all our families for your continued support of Jordan Catholic School—let’s keep the momentum going!

Happy Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God!
O God, who through the fruitful virginity of Blessed Mary bestowed on the human race the grace of eternal salvation, grant, we pray, that we may experience the intercession of her, through whom we were found worthy to receive the author of life, our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son

🥂 Cheers to new opportunities, fresh starts, and the chance at $10,000! 🥂
Kick off 2026 with a fresh start and a chance to win BIG in our Winter Games Cash Raffle! One lucky winner will take home:
🥇 $7,500
🥈 $2,000
🥉 $500
🎟️ Tickets: 1 for $50 | 3 for $125
Every ticket sold directly benefits JCS, supporting our students, teachers, and programs.
Start the new year strong—go for the GOLD and support Jordan Catholic! 👉💰🥇❄️ https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/jordan-catholic-school-dollar10000-cash-raffle

Happy Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord!
Merry Christmas!
Our hearts are on fire today with love of You, o Lord. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, we pray for the strength and courage to share the love that we feel today, tomorrow and each day, with those who need it most, helping to build Your kingdom here on earth. Amen.

