QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Every time God forgives us, God is saying that God's own rules do not matter as much as the relationship that God wants to create with us." - Richard Rohr

IMPORTANT DATES

March 29 & 30          Cheer Tryouts (Girls entering 4th-8th)
March 31                    $1 Eighth Grade Dress Down - March Madness (Basketball Theme)
April 6-14                   Easter Vacation
April 17                       Classes Resume
April 22                       Green Apple Day of Service
April 26                       Mid Quarter Progress Report
April 28                       $1 - Safety Patrol Dress Down (Spring into Spring)
April 30                       Farmers Market
May 01                        Volunteer Year Ends - No More Volunteer Mark
May 02                        Volunteer Year Begins - Start Using Track it Forward

RICE BOWL DONATIONS DUE 

Please turn in your student’s Rice Bowl collection in a Ziploc bag with the amount written on it.  The school will present all monies to the parish to be given to Catholic charities on Thursday at the Children’s Mass on March 30th. Our Soup Bowl Donations of $140.00 will join our donations.

Each Wednesday the school will be praying the devotional Stations of the Cross. Parents are welcome to join us at 2 PM in the church as we reflect on the fourteen steps of Jesus’ suffering and death. Parents are encouraged to join Deacon George each Tuesday at 6:30 PM in Shirly David Hall for Lenten Spirituality Talks.

Holy Week starts with Palm Sunday on April 2nd when Catholics celebrate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. On Holy Thursday, we celebrate the institution of the Eucharist and enact the washing of the feet as a reminder of servant leadership. On Good Friday, we remember Christ’s crucifixion and death. Take advantage of the opportunity to participate in one or all of these holy events. Our church will observe Holy Thursday at 6 PM and on Good Friday, there will be Stations of the Cross at noon and a 3 PM Veneration of the Cross. The Saturday Easter Vigil starts at 8:30 PM and Sunday Easter Masses follow the normal schedule of 7 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM and 5 PM.

UNIVERSAL VOUCHER LEGISLATION PASSED

It is expected that Governor DeSantis will sign the bill into law that provides a voucher for every Kindergarten through twelfth grade student in Florida to attend a school of their choice. If you do not currently receive a State Scholarship, you need to fill out an interest form. Go to Step Up for Students and search for 2023-2024 School Interest Form https://go.stepupforstudents.org/2023-24-il. You will be directly emailed when they are ready to process applications. This scholarship will be on a first come first serve basis - DO NOT DELAY.

For families who already receive a scholarship, look for a notice of intent in early April to utilize your scholarship.

FIRST GRADE ENJOYS THEIR HARVEST

LIVING STATIONS

Please join us this Friday, March 31st for the Living Stations of the Cross, presented by Christ the King Youth Ministry. This powerful production recalls Christ’s Passion from the perspective of those who walked the journey with Him. All are welcome, and there is no cost to attend! 

We are looking for a few youth and adult volunteers to help serve at the Fish Fry this Friday, as well as baked goods to sell.  Please contact jill@ctkcatholic.com for more info. Thank you for your generosity!

CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS FOR 2023-2024 SEASON

Cheerleading tryouts will be held on Wednesday 3/29 from 2:30-5 PM and 3/30 from 3-5 PM in the CTK gym for girls entering 4th-8th grade for the upcoming school year. To be considered, attendance is required on both days. Girls should be dressed in athletic clothing and sneakers. There will be a brief parent meeting at pick-up on 3/29 from 4:45-5:00 PM. Show us your Ravens spirit! - Coach Michelle Kargbo  

FSA NEWS

Volunteer Mark/Track it Forward Transition

At long last, it is time to say goodbye to Volunteer Mark. While we are happy to be moving on to a better tool, we all need to work together to make sure the transition to the new program, Track it Forward, is successful. 

Step 1) Make sure you are getting (and reading) emails from the FSA. Check your spam folders and make sure fsa@ctkschooljax.com and volunteer@ctkschooljax.com are approved for your inbox. 

Step 2) Watch out for an invitation to Track it Forward. These will be sent out in batches starting April 1. You must accept the invitation and fill out your profile completely in order to sign up to volunteer after May 1. 

The deadline to register interest in the FSA Scholarship is March 31. Everyone received an email on March 20 with the subject CTK FSA Scholarship Link. This contains the information you need to decide if this scholarship is right for you and instructions to complete the survey. Many went to spam, so please check there if yours is missing. 

VOLUNTEER HOURS

Be on the lookout for volunteer opportunities on Volunteer Mark for the upcoming Green Apple Day of Service on Earth Day, April 22nd and the Farmers Market on April 30th. The Farmers Market is our way of showcasing our wonderful programs to the community.

LENTEN FISH FRY

Mark your calendars to enjoy the CTK Fish Fry dinner available from 5 PM to 7 PM on 3/31. The price for adults is $8 and $6 for children. Patrons may dine in or carry out.

FARMERS MARKET

We will be holding our Farmers Market on Sunday, April 30th after the 9 AM mass. The market is a great way to showcase the incredible programs we offer at CTK. Proceeds go to support our STEM program.  Students from each grade level will be making and selling items related to their year-long project. Volunteer opportunities will be posted on VolunteerMark later this week. These will include: 

• Items to be donated
• Projects to be completed before the sale (some may be done at home)
• Volunteers to work on the day of the sale

Contact diana.techentien@ctkschooljax.com with any questions.

EXTENDED CARE JOB OPENINGS

If you or someone you know is interested in working in Extended Care, here is the link to apply for a position: https://hr.dosafl.com/careers/. Make sure to select Extended Day Assistant (PT) or Extended Day Director from Christ the King Catholic School. For additional information contact Anahi at anahi.michalowski@ctkschooljax.com. 

SINGING & ACTING CAMP

Our former music teacher, Vikki Jackson, and our current music teacher, Kisan Beard, are hosting a summer camp for students. Please see attached flyer for details.

CTK AT BATTLE OF THE BOOKS