JMJ October 26, 2021 Dear Family, Jackie Wiltzius, one of our pre-school teachers, tested positive for COVID today. She has not been in school this week. However, based on when her symptoms started, this also affects her classroom. At this time I am not aware of any other cases in the classroom. Both the Mrs. Wiltzius and her class will be able to return on Monday, November 1st. Mrs. Wiltzius’ sister, Vicky LaMarche, one of our readiness kindergarten teachers, was also determined to be a close contact. She is not [...]

JMJ Dear Family, Today was a beautiful day! I was able to witness our whole school family outside together having fun, getting water dumped on their heads, dancing, laughing, having snow cones, running through bounce houses, signing each others t-shirts, having tug-o-wars and so much more! Thank you to Home and School committee members and to all of the volunteers who helped to make this possible! I also appreciated the Knights of Columbus and the Escanaba Public Safety for their support at the event. I owe a special thank you [...]

JMJ Dear Family, There are no COVID cases to report yesterday or today. Last night we celebrated our 8th Grade graduation! I’m so proud of these young men and young women! I’m grateful for the support of their parents and teachers throughout the years. Tomorrow at 9:10 will be the final Mass of the school year. The Zoom information is below. us04web.zoom.us/j/73975118062?pwd=b09MNjIrRGZVdlN1STB4MG1lZ3lKUT09 Meeting ID: 739 7511 8062 Passcode: Summer! Please remember that this Friday is the last day to register for school next year before the registration fee increases again. [...]

JMJ Dear Family, I was informed today that a parent in Ms. Wery’s readiness kindergarten class tested positive today for COVID. The child did not come to school today. The child in the class was tested as a precaution and tested negative. The child is not showing any symptoms. The parents will continue to monitor for any symptoms. At this time, there are no other students that need to be quarantined. Tomorrow we will celebrate our kindergarten graduation! They have worked so hard and I'm so proud of all of [...]

JMJ Dear Family, Today I announced that Mrs. LaMarch, our readiness kindergarten teacher, will be retiring. She did not come to this decision lightly. She had requested that I wait to announce this news until today. Mrs. LaMarch will not be in for the rest of the school year as she is with her daughter in California, who is having a new baby in the coming days. Mrs. LaMarch has been a wonderful gift to our students and school for many years. She will be remembered for her encouraging personality. [...]

JMJ Dear Family, There are no COVID cases to report today. God bless and have a wonderful weekend! Joe 409 S. 22nd Street | Escanaba, MI 49289 P: (906) 786-7550 | F: (906) 786-7582 | W: holynamecrusaders.com It's more than a school...it's a way of life!