$10K in 10 Days Match Challenge

Dear Saint John's Families,

At dinner last weekend, my daughter asked me, “What does it look like before the kids walk into school?” I had to think for a minute about the amount of work and energy that goes into running a school and a classroom! Every day I come to school, I’m excited to see what the day will hold. The teachers eagerly prepare their classrooms, putting the final touches on lessons.  I see teachers making copies, meeting with each other about students, and sometimes having a minute for a cup of coffee. Our office is answering phones, sorting mail, and managing attendance.  Our support staff, including custodians, and cafeteria workers are all busy doing their morning duties – cooking, cleaning, and preparing for the kids to arrive. When I say, “It takes a village,” it really does! Sometimes you forget the amount of work that goes into starting the day.  

My daughter replied, “Wow, I thought people were having a cup of coffee and talking about what they did the night before!”

I want to recognize the hard work that EVERY employee puts in, making sure everything is perfect come 8:40 am when the doors open for the students each day!   
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Catholic Schools Week:
We have a whole week of activities planned to celebrate the community we have built together. The theme of our celebration is “Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.”
I hope you are available to join us at the great events we have planned this year!  Please bring your friends and neighbors, particularly those who may be considering a Catholic education for their children.
 
***Please click HERE for a full schedule.***
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EXCITEMENT! Wilson Learning, Leaders in Literacy: $10,000 in 10 days?
Our Wilson Learning Program is a program that highly and effectively teaches students to become independent, successful readers. It provides one-to-one multisensory language instruction for students in grades 2 through 8, ensuring reading mastery and comprehension at all levels.  It sets the bar for us as leaders in literacy and our Groves Learning / Believe and Read program. Think about it: Literacy IS the cornerstone of all education.

Please help us reach the goal of our match challenge of $10,000 in 10 days!

If you donate before February 2, 2023, you will help us reach our match goal of raising $10,000 in 10 days, which will earn us an extra $10,000 from one generous donor!

Please click HERE to donate today! We also accept cash and checks made out to Saint John School of Little Canada. You can drop donations off at the school office!

Thank you for your continued support of all our students and school!  
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There's no BOOK FAIR like a Saint John's Book Fair!
Get ready!  This year's Book Fair is going to be epic.  We have turned up the volume with more fun, choices, and excitement!  

Where: Saint John's School library
When: January 20 thru February 2, 2023
Mornings: 8:15 a.m.-8:45 a.m.
Afternoons: 2:50 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 29: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 2: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Why: *** Every dollar you spend benefits our school directly***
Who: Open to All

We can't wait to see you at the Saint John's Book Fair!
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HOT LUNCH ORDERS FOR FEBRUARY, 1 more day left to order!:

DUE Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Lunches will be preordered by month and the February lunch orders are due Wednesday, January 18! 

NOTE:  On February 1, K-5 will be on a field trip, so please do not sign up for hot lunch for grades K-5 on February 1.  On February 9, Middle School will be on a field trip, so please do not sign up for hot lunch for grades 6,7,8 on February 9.  
If you would like to order hot lunch in February for your student, please click HERE for the order form.  

Please email Kathy LaCasse at klacasse@sjolc.org with any questions regarding the hot lunch orders. 
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Believe it or not, our annual school gala is just months away. First, please save the date of Friday, April 21, 2023, as EVERYONE is encouraged to attend this rip-roaring good time. If you are new to Saint John's, you really should plan a babysitter for this adult evening out that you don't want to miss!
This year's theme is The Roaring Twenties.  

This event is our primary fundraiser each year, helping keep our tuition low and supporting specialty programs like Believe and Read, Wilson Learning, and STEM to name a few.  Each family is asked to donate in some way ... consider checking out our Amazon Wish List (click here) to donate something in your child's name!

Click HERE to view the event website.
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Classes are filling up!
We would like to encourage our current families to re-enroll, as well as welcome more members to our Eagle Family.  Please encourage families you know to tour our school!  When families are ready to enroll, 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 $150/family until February 3, 2023 - less than a month away!  As of February 4, 2023, the Eagle Enrollment Fee increases to $250/family.  So, you will save $100/family if you enroll before February 4, 2023.  (If you have more than one student, you should only be assessed the enrollment fee for 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.) 

Emails were sent out to re-enroll your students for the 2023-2024 school year.  PLEASE DO NOT apply again through TADS for your students.  (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.

Please see HERE for more information on enrollment for 2023-2024.    
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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January Calendar:
Jan 20 thru Feb 2nd: Saint John Book Fair
Jan 25: Mid Trimester
Jan 29: 10:30 a.m. All school mass (Start of Catholic School Week), Pancake Breakfast
Jan 30: No School, Staff retreat (Eagle Club Closed)
Jan 31: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Open Skate, parents vs students at the Little Canada Fire Barns
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Sneak Peek February
Feb 2: Spaghetti Dinner/Open House: 5:00 p.m. tours, 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. dinner.
Feb 10: No School-Staff In-service 
Feb 16: 3:45 p.m.-8 p.m., K-8 Parent-teacher conferences (Sign-up coming soon)
Feb 20: No School, President's Day (Eagle Club Closed). 
Feb 21: 3:45 p.m.-8 p.m, K-8 Parent-teacher conferences (Sign-up coming soon)
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TADS TAX INFORMATION:
Tax season is here. Tuition and Eagle Club payment reports can be pulled directly from TADS. Here are the instructions:
1.       Log into your account at https://secure.tads.com
2.       Click on the Billing tab
3.       On the left side of the screen, click on the "Household Paid Tuition Tax Report" link
4.       Enter the proper tax year and click "submit"

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MEN'S CLUB PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Families of athletes and non-athletes alike: Please mark your calendars for 8:00-11:30 AM on January 29, the return of our Men’s Club Pancake Breakfast, right in our school Dining Room and Gym. If you've never been, this breakfast is much more than just delicious cakes; think eggs, sausage, coffee, fruit, and juice, in addition to all the flapjacks you can handle. The Men's Club is the primary sponsor of Saint John's Athletics; if you have or hope to have an athlete compete one day at our school, this is a wonderful way to support those who support us.  Costs for the breakfast can be paid the day of using cash or check.  Adults (13+):  $11
Seniors (60+):  $10
Children (ages 3-12):  $8
Under age 3:  Free
Families (2 adults, 2 children):  $33
Interested in volunteering? We need fifth- through eighth-graders to help out and their parents. 

Sign up here. 
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Catholic Schools Week Mass:
If your student is interested in participating in our Catholic Schools Week Mass on Sunday, January 29th, please email Mrs. Jacobs (formerly Ms. Spoden) at ajacobs@sjolc.org Students can sign up to read, bring up the gifts, or serve. Thank you!  
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Peace of Mind Parenting Webinars
This year, the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (CSCOE) is again offering monthly parenting webinars with Dr. Jules Nolan as part of its mental health and wellness initiative, Peace of Mind. We’re pleased to share the information about the webinar in January.

“Parenting Exceptional Children” — January 18, 7 p.m.

Parenting children with educational and behavioral differences can be rewarding AND challenging. Even children who are gifted and talented present special challenges in parenting. In this session, we will discuss parenting children who have diverse needs because of educational, behavioral, and mental health challenges, as well as those who may need more enrichment. 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

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Discipleship Sunday
We invite you to attend our Discipleship Sunday on January 22.  Our next speaker at Discipleship Sunday is Jen Messing, a Theology of the Body scholar who will speak on a provocative topic: Sexuality and the Church. Her approach is very holistic and attainable to all ages, so invite friends. While she speaks, our kids in grades 5 and younger will make Valentines for Veterans in the Lower Church.  Please plan to join us for this free, family-friendly event at 9:30 AM on January 22 in the Gathering Space
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INTERESTED IN A TUITION DISCOUNT?
We have some spaces available for the 2023-2024 kindergarten class. So, we are bringing back our Refer-an-Eagle program for referring kindergarten students. As parents you are out in the communities with families and are our best marketers, so we would like to reward and thank you for referring incoming kindergarten students who enroll for the 23-24 kindergarten class.  Click HERE to see how it works.
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Middle School Families: Save the Date!
Believe it or not, summer camp is right around the corner. For any of our kids currently in sixth through eighth grades, Extreme Faith Camp is a life-changing experience, and we must book it soon! Please save the dates of June 26-30, 2023, then visit www.sjolc.org/youth-events to learn more.
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OFFER A SCHOOL MASS FOR A LOVED ONE?
Did you know you can have our Wednesday School Masses said in honor of a loved one, either living or deceased? Some families have purchased Mass Intentions for their beloved deceased, but also for our school kids or family members who might have a birthday coming up or are struggling with an illness. The suggested donation is $10/Mass, but Masses can only be offered for one person/family per week, so Mass slots are limited. Contact Laura in the Parish Office for more information: lharaldson@sjolc.org.
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2022-2023 Information Flipbook

GALA information

Hot Lunch Program

School Calendar

TADS

We are proud of our school and look forward to more exciting things coming 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