Join Us for a Busy Weekend in Lent!

Welcome back after a short break where we made it out of the deep freeze! I would like to focus this letter on Lent.  The Lenten season provides me time for deep reflection.  It is a time to regain a deeper sense of gratitude for what I have.  It helps me deeply appreciate my family, friends, and our community. Over the last year, our society has unexpectedly gone through many challenges the pandemic has created, and social unrest has brought to the forefront. At times, suffering can seem to be all around us. While some of it is on a larger, global scale, other times it touches families close to home and on a personal level. I hope you find time to reflect this Lenten season on how we at Saint John's can be of service to others. To do nothing would not be in keeping with the spirit of Lent. We are missing out on so many graces if we do not participate fully in Lent. It is not necessary to be perfect, but I encourage all to put forth a good effort.

FISH FRY:
This Friday, Feb. 26, in partnership with the Green Mill (Woodbury), we are offering fresh pan-crusted fish and award-winning cheese pizza right to your car door. Simply sign up here: www.sjolc.org/fish-fry before Thursday, Feb. 25, for your preferred pick-up time and to place your order (advanced orders are required), and we will deliver your food to your car door, carline-style! Proceeds benefit Saint John's School Athletics! Thanks so much for your support!
 
SAVE THE DATE: DISCIPLESHIP SUNDAY:  2-28-21 9:30am to 10:30am
Did you know you are invited to Discipleship Sunday?  Click Here 
 

CLASS COMPOSITES:
Saint John's Catholic School - Little Canada! Parents now have until Wednesday, March 10 to order Class Composites!  To order Class Composites! Do not miss out, order online at 
inter-state.com/flyerentry/56490DQ
 

PEACE OF MIND:
Dr. Nolan will be hosting a session on February 22 at 6:30 p.m. “Parenting with Executive Functioning Skills in Mind: Simple Strategies to Build Skill” click HERE to register.
VIRTUAL READING BUDDY PROGRAM:
Virtual Reading Buddy Program in collaboration with Roseville Area High School’s Key Club!
Are you looking for a COVID-safe enrichment opportunity? A chance to help your elementary age kids to practice reading skills in a new way.  Key Club has your back!
Who: All elementary age children are invited! Please feel free to bring your own books.
When: Every other Tuesday at 4:30 PM. The next opportunity is on March 2nd.
Where:  Over Zoom! Link:
https://isd623.zoom.us/j/6044652541?pwd=M1djZjRpRUdwQ0kyYzdFM2FyMmNwQT09 
Meeting ID: 604 465 2541
Passcode: bd2f4b12b7

REMINDERS & MARCH CALENDAR

PARENT CONFERENCES:
We will have targeted parent teacher conferences on March 23 and 25. We would like these conferences to be reserved for teachers and parents to talk if there are academic or behavior concerns for students.  More information will be sent soon regarding sign ups.
 
REFER A FRIEND:
We will continue to offer a special referral program to our current parents, to show how we appreciate you and your marketing for the school!  Click HERE for details on Refer a Friend.

FINANCIAL AID: APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY                       MARCH, 12, 2021. 
Your application must be submitted and in good standing (all documents turned in and processed by TADS), by March 12, 2021, to be considered for financial aid for next year.  It is imperative you begin the process now so you have enough time to turn in all required documents for the application.  You will find the application in your TADS account.  If you have any questions regarding financial aid, please contact Kathy LaCasse at [email protected]
 
TADS:
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"

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. 

MARCH CALANDAR:
March 4: School Spirit Wear 
March 4: End of Trimester 2
March 5: No School Teacher In-service (Eagle Club Sign-up)
March 12⋅7:45 – 8:15am: Pre-K Coffee Chat with Principal!
March 19: School Report Cards Sent Home
March 23 & 25: Parent Conferences (Sign-up information will be available in near future)
March 26 thru April 5: Spring Break-No School (Eagle Club Open-Sign-up) 
 
COVID PLAN:
PLEASE remind your student that the pandemic is not over yet. As we approach Spring Break, anyone traveling only to or from a COVID hotspot will be required to contact us to discuss a possible quarantine of 5 days. Hotspots include ALL air travel (from the last time you were on an airplane), as well as those updated daily at this website: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view. Important note: This quarantine is for travel only (The color is Red or Dark Blue on the Map). At some point, you might find that you "live" in a hotspot (we're all in the metro area); this update to our protocols is specific to travel only, as our travel habits are different from our lifestyle habits. As always, If your child has symptoms or is awaiting test results PLEASE keep them home. Failure to follow these simple rules has an impact on the whole community. 

INFO GRAPHIC UPDATE:  For your convenience, we've updated our Infographic At-a-Glance, and highlighted the updates mentioned above. We appreciate everyone continuing to be diligent with the social distancing and sanitation measures put forth by the Governor and the Archdiocese. 

View and share the Saint John's online virtual school tour here.

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Dan J. Hurley, Principal