VERSE OF THE WEEK

“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.”  James 1:12

IMPORTANT DATES 

May 19            Spirit Day / Basketball Championships at BK 5:30 PM - All Welcome
May 20            Movie for AR Students / 8th Grade Walkout at 2:30 PM
May 21-25      Middle School Final Exams
May 27            Olympiad
May 28            Last Day of School / Dismissal at 10 AM / No After School Care

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL CELEBRATION

Please join us on Friday, May 28th at 8 AM in the Kingdome for a prayer service and award presentations. Dismissal is from the Kingdome at 10 AM. There will be no after school care.

WANTED: VOLUNTEER TO WORK SCHOOL FINANCE COUNCIL

The school is in need of a volunteer with a finance background to assist in creating the school budget as well as attend monthly school board meetings. Volunteers do not have to be a parent of the school. Please call Stephanie Engelhardt for details 904-724-2954.

NEW UNIFORM SALE-MONTH OF JUNE

RC Uniform is having a 10% sale off everything in the month of June. Get a jump on next year's necessities. Only grades Kindergarten through second will be staying in their PE clothes all day. Grades 3rd through 8th grade will be changing into PE outfit and back into their regular uniform.

On Monday, July 12th from 9 AM to 2 PM St. Vincent nurses will be onsite to update student shot records and fill out sport physical forms.

FSA - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Thank you to all of the parents that have been contacting FSA to fulfill their volunteer hours requirement. Like most schools in the diocese, CTK  has a family volunteer contact. Without our awesome volunteers, many of our special events on campus would not be able to happen.

We are looking for volunteers to be on the FSA board. We have a few open positions, so any help can make a difference! If you are passionate about an event, please let us know if you would like to lead it. 

We have a few slots still open for Olympiad, if you would like to signup. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4aa8ab2aa7fe3-ctkolympiad

If you have volunteered and you want it to be counted for your volunteer hours, you must fill out the form at https://www.ctkschooljax.com/volunteerhoursform.  Even if you signup on the signup genius, you still need to fill out this online form to track your hours.  

USED UNIFORM SALE

The used uniform sale is scheduled for Monday, July 12th, 9 AM -12 PM. Please consider donating your uniforms that no longer fit. You can earn a service hour for every $10 worth of clothing you donate. It must be in good condition and approved by the office. No stains, names on PE shirts, holes, etc. $5 for skirts, shirts or pants, $10 for dress and outerwear and $3 for PE shirts or shorts. 

SPIRIT SHIRTS FOR NEXT YEAR

We need a new design for next year!  If you have any suggestions on shirt colors or design ideas, please email us at fsa@ctkschooljax.com.

Calling all boys and girls entering 4th through 8th grade interested in Lego Robotics and competitive robotics! The camp will be held July 12th through the 16th from 8 AM to Noon at CTK at a cost of $100. Please fill out the attached registration form.

PARENT SATISFACTION SURVEY RESULTS

As of this publication, 77 families have responded - approximately 38% of our school population. Our School Advisory Board studies responses to discern trends that need attention over the summer. The general responses averaged 54 respondents rating the ‘very satisfied” for overall satisfaction, for academic rigor, and for technology usage.

YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS

Children's Day Roses Fundraiser - remember and honor the special children in your life (whether youth or adult, living or deceased, Godchildren, grandchildren, etc.) on Sunday, June 13th at Christ the King! Children's Day Rose Reservation envelopes are available at the church and will be sent home. A rose will be placed in front of the altar, they will be remembered at all of the Masses, and their names (and a small picture, if desired) will be included in our display in the back of the church that weekend. Thank you for supporting Christ the King Youth Ministry! 

8th graders - You are invited to participate in our “Blinded” High School Ministry Retreat on June 25-27 at North Florida Christian Camp. See the flyer and forms for more info. Registration is due June 6th. Scholarships and fundraising is available for all our events!

Would you like to receive our newsletters or reminders? Please contact jill@ctkcatholic.com to stay in the loop for all our Youth Ministry events!  

EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS

All families and your children are invited to attend this year's Florida Eucharistic Congress June 4 & 5. See attached flyers in English and Spanish for information and locations. Admission is free.

If you are bringing young children, sixth grade or younger, you will need to register them for the event to ensure there is the appropriate amount of supervision needed. You can find the registration and description at https://flec.dosafl.com/childrens-track/. We have also attached the form to register children.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

CTK will be offering Vacation Bible School for PreKindergarten through fifth graders on June 28th through July 2nd. The program will be from 9 AM to noon. Seating will be limited to the first 10 children who register in each grade level. The cost is $25.00 for the first child and $5.00 for each additional. Email sandy@ctkcatholic.com with questions.

CANDLE & CARNATION CEREMONY

This sweet ceremony happens at the last school Mass for Eighth Grade. Eighth graders give seventh graders a candle representing leadership, and seventh grade gives eighth graders a carnation demonstrating their blossoming maturity.