Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Dear Saint John Families, 

The students did an excellent job at the Advent Concert! We are blessed to have Anne Spoden as our music teacher. Thank you to all families, friends, and grandparents for coming to the concert.  We also would like to thank the teachers who did a fantastic job getting the students ready to perform.
It was great talking with parents and the students outside of the school walls. I am not sure how one particular conversation started, yet one of the first-grade students told me if he were the principal at Saint John’s, every Wednesday at 11:00 we would have cupcakes! Cupcakes or cookies! After this comment other students offered their thoughts on being a principal; a couple had me laughing.

• Change the rule of no phones because kids might need to call their parents if they forgot something.
• Kids do not need homework over break because that is why it is called break.
• We should only have school for one hour.
• Make recess a little longer so that all the kids could get 100% of their energy out.
• I should change my job to a zoo person.
• All the floors in school would be trampolines.
• Tell everybody what to do and nothing else; principals are kind of boring.

It is moments like this, when I pause, catch my breath, and make these connections that I realize how honored and lucky I am to be a part of this school community.
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SANTA IS COMING TO SAINT JOHN'S ON SATURDAY!:
Santa is stopping by Saint John's School on Saturday, December 11th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the gym and cafeteria. Plan on stopping by for games, treats and a picture with Santa. 
 
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ATHLETICS:
Swim Team Tryouts Are Dec. 15
Saint John's Swim Team will be kicking off its season in the New Year, and is opening up tryouts to any new members in grades 1-8. Swimmers must be able to swim one length of an Olympic-size pool unassisted (25m). Tryouts are for new athletes only, and will be held from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. at White Bear Lake YMCA.  No drop-ins, please . For more information or to register, contact Athletics Director Laura Haraldson at  lharaldson@sjolc.org . 
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ADORATION AT SAINT JOHN’S:
Saint John’s invites you to support your child(ren) and all students and teachers in a unique and fulfilling way; by praying for them during Eucharistic Adoration.
What is Eucharistic Adoration?
Eucharistic Adoration is time spent in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament giving praise and thanks – in silence. During Adoration, the Eucharistic host is exposed, and participants have a conversation with Jesus, pray the rosary or reflect on Scripture or other spiritual reading. As with any form of prayer, Adoration directs us inward, to the joy of a deeper relationship with God, and outward, to a more selfless love of others. Pope Francis said, "Jesus speaks in the silence of the mystery of the Eucharist."
The Adoration Schedule:
Eucharistic Adoration is offered in the church from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. each Friday that school is in session. 
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REGISTRATION OPEN TO ALL:
We are now accepting new students for the 2022-2023 school year.  There will be a family enrollment fee, which will be assessed when the first child from each family enrolls.  The Early Eagle Enrollment Fee is $125/family until January 28, 2022.  As of January 29,2022, the Eagle Enrollment Fee increases to $250/family.  So, you will save $125/family if you enroll before January 28, 2022.  (If you have more than one student, you should only be assessed the enrollment fee on one child.  If you get charged again for this, please reach out to Karla Schultz at  schooloffice@sjolc.org , and she can work with you on correcting that.)  Current parents,  PLEASE DO NOT apply again through TADS. (Please note:  If you have students who will be new to the school next school year, you will have to first fill out an application for admissions.  You will find that option in your TADS account.  You will only need to do this for new students, current students will start at the enrollment step.)  Please see HERE for more information on enrollment for 2022-2023.    

Please feel free to reach out to Kathy LaCasse at klacasse@sjolc.org if you have any questions as you complete your enrollment for next year.  
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Aim Higher Foundation - Application Now Open
More Scholarships. More Students. Stronger Schools

Aim Higher has offered generous scholarships to many of our families.  If you would like to apply for a scholarship for your family, applications are now open for the 2022-2023 school year. Find out more information on aimhigherfoundation.org and/or you can submit your tuition assistance application at mytads.com as per other years. 

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SCHULZE EARLY LEARNING SCHOLARSHIP:
Applications are being accepted for the 2022-2023 school year.

• The Schulze Family Foundation has created the Schulze Early Learning Scholarship Program to assist middle-income families in gaining access to excellent preschool programs for their children.
• The Foundation firmly believes in and supports the strength of the academic experience, the caring community and the spiritual development that is provided by the Catholic elementary schools.
• Scholarships will be awarded ranging from $500 to $3000 and will be sent directly to the preschool to pay for tuition.

You are eligible to apply if:

• Your child will be attending an eligible Catholic preschool.
• Your child will be in their last year of preschool in 2022-2023 and
• Your family is middle-income.

The Schulze Early Learning Scholarship application is online at schulzefamilyfoundation.org 
If families have any questions about the program, please contact Marla Friederichs at 612-801-1431 or mjfriederichs@schulzefamilyfoundation.org. 
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VIRTUAL TOUR
Please share this video with anyone you know looking to join our school community!  
Saint John's online virtual school tour here.
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DECEMBER: 
Dec 7:  School Advisory Board meeting; 5:00pm-School Library
Dec 10: Spirit Wear Day 
              Adoration in the church:1-3pm, Open to families. 
              Report Cards go home. 
Dec 11: Santa Workshop-School-10:00am-12:00pm-School gym             
Dec 17:  Adoration in the church:1-3pm, Open to families.
Dec 23-Jan 2: Christmas Break 
Dec 27-31: Christmas Break Eagle Club: Sign up HERE
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FINE ARTS:
If you are interested in signing up for Piano, Guitar or Voice lessons, please click HERE
Theatre: Annie Jr. Sign up HERE 
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SAINT JOHN'S COVID DATA TRACKER
*All data is collected daily

Total positive cases	3
Number of students out sick (MDH decision Tree)	0

Number of Students out (Community Close contact)	0
Face Mask  optional

Mask Matrix. 
Please call Karla Schultz at 651 484-3038 or email saintjohnschool@sjolc.org if your child(ren) has symptoms of COVID, especially fever, cough, and sore throat. As a reminder, please keep your child(ren) home if they are sick to prevent the spread of all contagious illnesses.
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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