Welcome to 2022

Dear Saint John's Families,

I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday season and that your children are excited to be back.  I know I am excited to have my own kids back to school!  As I mentioned in my December 14, 2021 newsletter, "before you know it, we will hit the ground running, after the break, and it will be as if we never left!"  And here we go!  Wow, I predicted that in December.

As we enter 2022, we often create resolutions as this is a natural time to “reboot.” I want you to know that these past four years, I feel fortunate to have been your child's principal. I feel honored and privileged to work collaboratively with your child's teachers and support staff, to help each child become his or her best spiritually, academically, and emotionally. Over these last few years, I have witnessed students’ resilience as we faced uniquely challenging times. We have a strong school community that will continue to thrive under the care of the amazing teachers and staff; their commitment to Saint John's, passion for teaching and learning, and care for our students is amazing. In 2022, we continue our promise to meet the needs of each child, each day, so that they can reach their full potential!  As always, 2022 brings with it our continued commitment to your children!
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In January, we have several exciting events for Catholic Schools Week (Jan 23-Jan 28)!  Please stay tuned for the weeks fun activities:

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JANUARY 2022:
Jan 4: School Advisory Board meeting, 5:00 p.m. School Library
Jan 7:  School Spirit Wear Day
Jan 10: Annie Jr. School Play Rehearsals start in Gym
Jan 17: No School, No Eagle Club
Jan 19: Saint John's Book Fair starts
Jan 23-Jan 28: Catholic Schools Week Mass (More information coming soon on the week of events)
Jan 24: No School - All Staff Retreat, No Eagle Club
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REGISTRATION OPEN TO ALL:
We are now accepting new students for the 2022-2023 school year.   We already have a couple of classes near full - so ENROLL now to hold a spot for your student.  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  [email protected], 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  [email protected] 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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SAINT JOHN GALA:
While you shop on Amazon, please consider donating one of the items off of our Amazon Prime wish list for our silent auction for this year's vintage gala. We made it easy: just click & ship! 
As always, your donation is tax-deductible as we are 501c3. 
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2C89WIIG7T17L?ref_=wl_share

Questions? Please email Gala Chair Missy Machkhashvili at  [email protected]  
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ADORATION AT SAINT JOHN’S:
Saint John’s invites you to support your students, teachers and staff 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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FINE ARTS:
If you are interested in signing up for Piano, Guitar or Voice lessons, please click  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)	2
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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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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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