JCS Grandparents & Grandfriends! You're invited to join us for our JCS Grandparents Day on Wednesday, Oct 29! Detailed info was sent home in our weekly newsletter, so make sure to ask your Jordan students. 💙💛
Jordan Catholic School went all out for Red Ribbon Week! 🎒❤️ Our students had a blast promoting a drug-free life with a different theme day every day, including:
😴 Pajama Day
🌺 Hawaiian Shirt Day
🦸 Character Day
🕶️ Shades Day
🌈 Class Color Day
A fun, spirited way to reinforce the commitment to a healthy, drug-free future! We wrapped up our incredible Red Ribbon Week with a fun & energized Red Ribbon Dance! 🎉
It was great seeing all our Jaguars celebrate the commitment to a healthy, drug-free life on the dance floor. Thank you to everyone who participated in our theme days & helped make this year's campaign a success.
Remember the message: Choose to live a safe & healthy life!
Go Jaguars! 💙💛
😴 Pajama Day
🌺 Hawaiian Shirt Day
🦸 Character Day
🕶️ Shades Day
🌈 Class Color Day
A fun, spirited way to reinforce the commitment to a healthy, drug-free future! We wrapped up our incredible Red Ribbon Week with a fun & energized Red Ribbon Dance! 🎉
It was great seeing all our Jaguars celebrate the commitment to a healthy, drug-free life on the dance floor. Thank you to everyone who participated in our theme days & helped make this year's campaign a success.
Remember the message: Choose to live a safe & healthy life!
Go Jaguars! 💙💛
CONGRATULATIONS to Jordan 8th-grader, Finn, who took 18th out of 100 of the best 2A athletes who qualified for State in Cross Country! He set a 2 mile time record (11:31.2) and is the highest place finisher for Pioneer Pacer history! Finn was named All State as a Top 25 finisher. We are so proud of him and his hard work! 💙💛
Jordan Parents!!
👕👖School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger, one of our school uniform providers, is having a Free Shipping promotion next week - October 20 - 27th. The promo code will be OCT25FSEML for free standard shipping on any order of $49 or greater. Please note that that promo code will ONLY work during those dates October 20th - 27th.
🔗https://www.globalschoolwear.com/school/JORD01
👕👖School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger, one of our school uniform providers, is having a Free Shipping promotion next week - October 20 - 27th. The promo code will be OCT25FSEML for free standard shipping on any order of $49 or greater. Please note that that promo code will ONLY work during those dates October 20th - 27th.
🔗https://www.globalschoolwear.com/school/JORD01
Get ready to trade those uniforms for comfy clothes! 🤩👖👕
Our next Casual Dress Day is Tuesday, October 21st! 🎉 All you need to participate is a $2 donation OR 2 non-perishable food items for AHS Student Hunger Drive.
Let's make a huge difference and support our community! Bring your donation on Tuesday, dress down, and help us crush our goal! 💪🥫💰
Our next Casual Dress Day is Tuesday, October 21st! 🎉 All you need to participate is a $2 donation OR 2 non-perishable food items for AHS Student Hunger Drive.
Let's make a huge difference and support our community! Bring your donation on Tuesday, dress down, and help us crush our goal! 💪🥫💰
Second graders have been working hard to learn about habitats with the completion of their dioramas.
Our young Jaguars really enjoy the beautiful weather at recess! 🌞
🥁 And, the Winner is...........................
EMMA W, GRADE FIVE
Thank you to all who participated in our Art Raffle this year! It was a sought-after piece!
We are very excited and happy for our Emma!
(It was Dress as Your Favorite Character Day - Mrs. Dodson dressed up as Bob Ross!) 🎨
See what’s available this year! 🎄
Here’s a quick look at all of the fresh evergreens you can order through our Jordan Catholic Wreath Sale Fundraiser — complete with photos and prices!
💻 Order online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/jcs-wreath-sale
🗓️ Sale ends Friday, October 31st
Want to help us spread the word? Save this image and share it on your social media or send it to friends and family who might want to order. Every order supports Jordan Catholic students and programs! ❤️💚
Here’s a quick look at all of the fresh evergreens you can order through our Jordan Catholic Wreath Sale Fundraiser — complete with photos and prices!
💻 Order online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/jcs-wreath-sale
🗓️ Sale ends Friday, October 31st
Want to help us spread the word? Save this image and share it on your social media or send it to friends and family who might want to order. Every order supports Jordan Catholic students and programs! ❤️💚
President Abraham Lincoln visited Mr. Baresel's social studies classes to teach about the Civil War and the leadership that helped preserve the Union. Honest Abe brought that Great Emancipator energy to every class he visited.
"Whatever you are, be a good one."
- President Abraham Lincoln
"Whatever you are, be a good one."
- President Abraham Lincoln
Worms with a View! 🐛🏙️
Art class had a blast reading "I Can Only Draw Worms" by Will Mabbitt, sparking some serious silly creativity! 🤣
Students focused on merging simple drawing with a technical skill: 1-point perspective. They got to draw and color their own unique worms... but the worms had to live on a sidewalk they created using the rules of 1-point perspective! This project was a fun way to learn how to make flat drawings look 3-D and show depth.
Looking for student-created art for yourself? Enter our Art Raffle!
Art Raffle tickets are $1 each and are available in the office.
All proceeds from this raffle go to our Art Department! Winner will be drawn Oct 15.
Art class had a blast reading "I Can Only Draw Worms" by Will Mabbitt, sparking some serious silly creativity! 🤣
Students focused on merging simple drawing with a technical skill: 1-point perspective. They got to draw and color their own unique worms... but the worms had to live on a sidewalk they created using the rules of 1-point perspective! This project was a fun way to learn how to make flat drawings look 3-D and show depth.
Looking for student-created art for yourself? Enter our Art Raffle!
Art Raffle tickets are $1 each and are available in the office.
All proceeds from this raffle go to our Art Department! Winner will be drawn Oct 15.
Our young artists explored the fascinating world of the pumpkins, learning 5 amazing facts (like, did you know they are technically a fruit?!). They created fantastic pumpkin canvases using bright acrylic paints. 🎃
To give their art a wonderful 3D texture, they added natural elements like twigs and raffia, and finished with a pop of color using fun buttons. A perfect fall mixed-media masterpiece!
Looking for student-created art for yourself? Enter our Art Raffle!
Art Raffle tickets are $1 each and are available in the office.
All proceeds from this raffle go to our Art Department! Winner will be drawn Oct 15. 🎨
To give their art a wonderful 3D texture, they added natural elements like twigs and raffia, and finished with a pop of color using fun buttons. A perfect fall mixed-media masterpiece!
Looking for student-created art for yourself? Enter our Art Raffle!
Art Raffle tickets are $1 each and are available in the office.
All proceeds from this raffle go to our Art Department! Winner will be drawn Oct 15. 🎨
Wreath Sale is LIVE! 🎄
It’s time for one of Jordan Catholic’s favorite traditions — our Annual Wreath Sale Fundraiser! Fresh evergreens, wreaths, garlands, and centerpieces are now available to order, and every sale supports our students and school programs.
💥Sale Dates: October 13–31
💻 Order Online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/jcs-wreath-sale
🗒️You can also order directly from any Jordan Catholic family — just ask them for their paper form!
Thank you for helping us spread holiday cheer and support our school community! ❤️💚
Happy Red Ribbon Week! Here's What To Expect:
🎉 Dress-Up Theme Days! Show your spirit and commitment to healthy, drug-free choices by participating in our daily themes:
Monday, Oct 13: Pajama Day! - Roll out of bed and into school in your comfiest PJs.
Tuesday, Oct 14: Hawaiian Shirt Day! - Bring tropical vibes with your favorite Hawaiian shirt.
Wednesday, Oct 15: Be a Character Day! - Dress as your favorite book/movie character (school-appropriate, please!).
Thursday, Oct 16: Hat & Shades Day! - Rock your coolest hat and sunglasses.
Friday, Oct 17: Class Color Day! -
PS, PK & K: Tie-Dye; 1st Grade: Orange; 2nd Grade: Yellow; 3rd Grade: Blue; 4th Grade: Grey; 5th Grade: Green; 6th Grade: Red; 7th Grade: Pink; 8th Grade: Black
🍬 Candy Grams for Sale! Send a sweet message to friends, teachers, or anyone you want! Just $1 each! Sold at ALL LUNCHES, Monday (Oct 13) through Thursday (Oct 16). Candy Grams will be delivered on Friday, Oct 17.
🚨 Red Ribbon Week Dance/Social Mixer!
Cap off Red Ribbon Week with a fun social event just for 6th, 7th & 8th graders Friday, October 17th, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM in the gym and cafeteria.
🎉 Dress-Up Theme Days! Show your spirit and commitment to healthy, drug-free choices by participating in our daily themes:
Monday, Oct 13: Pajama Day! - Roll out of bed and into school in your comfiest PJs.
Tuesday, Oct 14: Hawaiian Shirt Day! - Bring tropical vibes with your favorite Hawaiian shirt.
Wednesday, Oct 15: Be a Character Day! - Dress as your favorite book/movie character (school-appropriate, please!).
Thursday, Oct 16: Hat & Shades Day! - Rock your coolest hat and sunglasses.
Friday, Oct 17: Class Color Day! -
PS, PK & K: Tie-Dye; 1st Grade: Orange; 2nd Grade: Yellow; 3rd Grade: Blue; 4th Grade: Grey; 5th Grade: Green; 6th Grade: Red; 7th Grade: Pink; 8th Grade: Black
🍬 Candy Grams for Sale! Send a sweet message to friends, teachers, or anyone you want! Just $1 each! Sold at ALL LUNCHES, Monday (Oct 13) through Thursday (Oct 16). Candy Grams will be delivered on Friday, Oct 17.
🚨 Red Ribbon Week Dance/Social Mixer!
Cap off Red Ribbon Week with a fun social event just for 6th, 7th & 8th graders Friday, October 17th, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM in the gym and cafeteria.
🎀 As part of our Red Ribbon Week activities, Student Leaders will be selling Candy Grams during all lunches this week Monday - Thursday. They are $1 each and can be sent to any student, teacher, or staff member. Student Leaders will deliver Candy Grams on Friday before dismissal. 🍬🍭
Today is Clergy Appreciation Day - a day to recognize the work of our clergy members.
Thank you to our priests and deacons for their leadership, guidance, and faithful service in teaching God's Word and caring for their congregations.
Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests.
Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments.
Help our priests to be strong in their vocation.
Set their souls on fire with love for your people.
Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom.
Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel.
Allow them to experience joy in their ministry.
Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest.
Amen.
Thank you to our priests and deacons for their leadership, guidance, and faithful service in teaching God's Word and caring for their congregations.
Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests.
Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments.
Help our priests to be strong in their vocation.
Set their souls on fire with love for your people.
Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom.
Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel.
Allow them to experience joy in their ministry.
Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest.
Amen.
🍂🌳Our students have been hard at work mastering the art of watercolor painting!
They created stunning art by painting a vibrant watercolor sky on a round circle. Once dry, they sketched their leafless tree onto the sky using a black marker, giving it a beautiful contrast. The final touch? A metallic gold or silver trim to make their autumn scene truly shine!
Looking for student-created art for yourself? Enter our Art Raffle!
Art Raffle tickets are $1 each and are available in the office.
All proceeds from this raffle go to our Art Department! Winner will be drawn Oct 15.
They created stunning art by painting a vibrant watercolor sky on a round circle. Once dry, they sketched their leafless tree onto the sky using a black marker, giving it a beautiful contrast. The final touch? A metallic gold or silver trim to make their autumn scene truly shine!
Looking for student-created art for yourself? Enter our Art Raffle!
Art Raffle tickets are $1 each and are available in the office.
All proceeds from this raffle go to our Art Department! Winner will be drawn Oct 15.
Petals, Pastels, and Pots! 🌸🎨
Our students dove into the world of Mums (Chrysanthemums) using a simple pot and circle template.
They created a beautiful, soft-textured base by coloring the pot with soft pastels to give it a 3-D effect.
Then came the fun part: they used their fingers to paint the circle with hundreds of dots! This dot-painting technique created the illusion of a bushy, colorful Mum.
It was a great lesson in texture and color!
Looking for student-created art for yourself? Enter our Art Raffle!
Art Raffle tickets are $1 each and are available in the office.
All proceeds from this raffle go to our Art Department! Winner will be drawn Oct 15.
🎼Middle School Band Informational Meeting
Do you have a 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student interested in joining Middle School Band?
Do they love music, instruments, or just want to try something new?
Join us for an Informational Meeting
📌Alleman High School Cafeteria
📅Wednesday, October 15th at 3:00 PM
ℹ️ This meeting is for students and parents! Come learn about band opportunities, instruments, performances, and how your student can be part of the music!
Do you have a 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student interested in joining Middle School Band?
Do they love music, instruments, or just want to try something new?
Join us for an Informational Meeting
📌Alleman High School Cafeteria
📅Wednesday, October 15th at 3:00 PM
ℹ️ This meeting is for students and parents! Come learn about band opportunities, instruments, performances, and how your student can be part of the music!
Our 6th graders went on pilgrimage to Peoria in honor of the Jubilee Year and the 150th Anniversary of the Founding of the Diocese of Peoria. The day included a rosary on the bus, Mass with Fr. Peter at the Cathedral, and tours of the Cathedral and Sheen Museum. The students had a great and grace-filled time!
