More Kindergarten Spots Open for 2021

Every week I make sure to visit all the classrooms. It is great to spend time watching learning take place, and the back of a classroom is the best place to reflect on the learning and teaching.  At my recent leadership conference, we discussed research showing that the average classroom teacher makes over 1500 significant educational decisions each day. Observing a classroom brings this statistic to light, where changes happen four times a minute and need an experienced and skilled response!  Teaching is hard work, and I am grateful our teachers build strong relationships and do their best to provide instruction for the educational needs of every student. As we approach the final months of this school year, and our focus shifts to assessments, service learning, Gala, parent newsletters and evening events, teachers also continue to manage those 1500 decisions taking place each day.  Please help me acknowledge the incredible job our teachers are doing. I am filled with gratitude each day for their service and devotion to our students.

Finally, every day, the kids bring laughter to my day.  My preschool friend, Juliette, talks to me about hammerhead sharks every day at lunch. Last Friday, she was so excited to show me her new jacket, which of course, had a hammerhead shark on the front!  How can I/we not love Saint John’s and all of our amazing students?   

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KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT:
Do you or someone you know have a kindergartener planning to come to Saint John’s next school year?  If the answer is YES, we need your help in getting the word out about registration as we need to fill our second class.  ALL enrollment should be completed as soon as possible. Please have neighbors, friends, relatives go to our website to register as soon as possible HERE. And join us at 5:30 P.M. Wednesday, May 5, for Kindergarten Round-up Deals!
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$10,000 in 10 DAYS UPDATE:  CURRENT: $5,238

Saint John's has been blessed with a match challenge from one of our longstanding and beloved parishioners.
WE NEED OUR COMMUNITY!  We have until Saturday, April 24, 2021 to meet this goal!  Reminder, our school needs to raise $10,000 to be gifted with a match. Every penny counts to help our students.  Click HERE to donate!

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SAINT JOHN SCHOOL YEARBOOK ($20.00/yearbook) 
Please click HERE if you would like to purchase this memory of our school year.  Deadline to order is Friday, April 23, 2021.
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CULVER'S NIGHT:
Our annual Culver’s Night will take place at the Culver's at 2880 Rice Street Little Canada.  The date is May 11th from 5-7. Click HERE for more information. The dining room is open at 50%, if a student shows up to this event, they will receive a free dress pass.   
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ARE YOU READY TO HAVE FUN!?  PARENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM:
In the next couple of weeks, your assigned Parent Ambassador will be contacting you!  This is a great opportunity to meet with other parents as we grow our community!  The Parent Ambassador, for each grade level, will share their unique perspective as parents and family members of current students, or students with children.  The Ambassadors are champions of our school and are dedicated to improving the quality of the Saint John's experience for students and their families.  This is a great time to plan fun events and socialize with other Saint John's families.
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APPRECIATION BARBECUE:  
We have a Special Thank You BBQ for the parish and school scheduled for May 19, 2021 from 6:00 p.m-7:30 p.m.  This free event is to honor our parishioners and parents for supporting Saint John's School.  The BQQ will be served by Green Mill Restaurant and we will have student entertainment at 6:30 p.m.  Sign up HERE


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REMINDERS AND CALENDAR

MOVIE NIGHTS RETURN:
We will be starting movie nights at Saint John’s School on the 1st Wednesday of each month June thru September 1, 2021.  The 1st Movie Night will be on June 2 and will include free live entertainment, pizza, ice cream and other surprises for families and kids - these movie nights are open to all.  
 
TASTE of SUMMER:
We have scheduled our Taste of Summer for July 21, 2021 at 6:30 p.m at Saint John’s School.  This event is for parents and the community.  We will be able to connect and sample beer and wine.

SUMMER EAGLE CLUB:
Our summer care program is available to all children ages 3 to 12. Eagle Club is offered from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. We keep children engaged and entertained all summer long through activities like arts and crafts, games, science/STEM, reading and math, nature and, of course, field trips once a week. We maintain and grow a vegetable garden, as well as spend lots of time outside playing and enjoying the nice weather.  Summer registration CLICK HERE.  Please contact Tayler Smith with questions. 

APRIL CALENDAR: 
April 30: School Gala 5:00 p.m.

PPRP UPDATE:
Check out our updated Infographic HERE, and our revised School Safety booklet HERE.

SCHOOL CALENDAR:
2021-2022 School Calendar  HERE

We are proud of our school and look forward to more exciting things to come our way!  Check out the great that is happening daily on our school website and follow us on Facebook.

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Dan J. Hurley, Principal