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The Marathon Is So Close
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September 21, 2021Dear Saint John's Families, As we close out summer today, I write this newsletter with excitement thinking about the positive start to the school year. Classroom and school routines are now established and our Color Marathon is this Saturday - I can't wait to see everyone! I don't know how I never get used to our kids being so amazing, but every day, every year, I am very thankful to be at Saint John’s, serving the students and families who have been so supportive! It was great to hear from parishioners after last week's mass. The main message they relayed to me was, "you have such great kids here!" My response was, "yes, yes we do!" As I continuously share with you, this is a team effort and your active participation is vital to student, teacher and community success!
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School Marathon:
Only $1.00 for free dress
Students get as colorful as you can on Friday, 9-24-21 and beat Mrs. Hopeman’s and Mrs. Soucheray’s outfits on Facebook yesterday! In case you missed it, see the recap picture below. If you participate you will be entered into a drawing for great prizes! (You can turn in your $1.00 to your homeroom teacher).
Volunteers Needed:
Calling all volunteers for the run and fun support for this year's Color Marathon! You can sign up using the following link.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4fa9aa2aa3fb6-color
Please consider signing up for a shift to make this a truly remarkable event for our community. If you have questions, please email Gretchen Hopeman [email protected].
Please remember you can still give online at www.schools.sjolc.org/giving.
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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
The 1st class is free, If you choose to sign up your child, after this class. Click HERE for more information.
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SAINT JOHN'S COVID DATA TRACKER
*All data is collected dailyTotal positive cases 0 Number of students out sick (MDH decision Tree) 0
Mask Matrix.Number of Students out (Community Close contact) 1 Face Mask Optional
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September Webinars for Peace of Mind 2.0
Parents
Sept 22, 7pm
We’re Back: Now What?
https://calendly.com/drjulesnolan/we-re-back-now-what
Parenting during the pandemic, conflict in our communities, going back to school, and the uncertainty that has plagued us over the last 18 months have made our jobs as parents even more difficult. Many of us are worried about how to move forward as we once again enter a school year that will likely be influenced by the pandemic. In this session we will bring it back to the basics of sound, practical parenting. What to attend to, what to let slide, how to protect our child’s mental health without “snowplowing” away the experiences they need to become strong and resilient.
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ATHLETICS NEWS:
Soccer & Volleyball Clinic Sign-ups, plus Looking Ahead to Basketball
Many of you have expressed interest in our sports. For kids in grades K-4, we've secured both soccer and volleyball clinics coming up in the next month. If you haven't already, please fill out the form at https://school.sjolc.org/information-calendar.
Volleyball: 9-10:30 AM Saturday, Oct. 16
Soccer: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 2 and Oct. 16
Basketball: TBD in October
Winter Sports
It's not too early for all students to express interest in our winter sports: basketball (girls & boys), hockey & swimming. Students CAN be in multiple sports. Swimming is open to all kids able to swim 25 yards without assistance grades K-8. We are in need of basketball coaches! Register interest here:
https://school.sjolc.org/information-calendar. We're especially looking to see if we have enough interest in Girls and Boys Basketball, grades 5-8. Please fill out this same form or contact Athletics Director Laura Haraldson ([email protected]) directly if your child has any interest. We are looking to get some clinics going before the season, so a timely reply is much appreciated. Sign up here: https://school.sjolc.org/information-calendar.
Remember: Saint John's Sports are FUN: It's all about our Eagles Community.
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Dads: Men's Club Wants to Treat You to Oktoberfest & A Free Dress Pass
Saint John's Men's Club is a parish organization particularly committed to service to the community and to the school, particularly in the areas of athletics and Scouts. They host an annual Oktoberfest Meeting every October, welcoming anyone who wants to come for camaraderie, as well as brats, beer and more. There's no commitment beyond this celebration, HOWEVER any dad who attends this meeting will receive one free dress pass for each of their kids, courtesy of me. The event takes place at 7:00 P.M. October 14, at the Pavilion at Spooner Park. Please RSVP to Joe Collins at [email protected] by October 7.
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SAVE THE DATE:
September 25: School Marathon
September 29: K-8 Grandparent/Grandfriend mass
9:10am: K-4 and sibling (s) in grades 5-8
10:10am: 5-8
After Mass, Grandparents are welcome to enter the school (masks will be provided, if needed) and enjoy donuts, juice and coffee, in addition to spending time visiting classrooms.
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REMINDERS:
IT'S MORE THAN FREE LUNCH:
Please click HERE for information regarding educational benefits for your students. Also reminder, we are asking that every family submits an Application for Educational Benefits as it helps our school to receive additional funding.
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One-Stop information booklet:
Please click HERE for your One-Stop information booklet to help you with everything related to your Saint John’s experience.
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.
Dan J Hurley. Principal
