Principal Hurley's July Newsletter

I hope you and your family are enjoying the summer.  I know I am already looking forward to the fall when we all return to Saint John’s!  As I was watching the fireworks light up the sky on Sunday, I was reflecting on how our school was one of the few in the state to stay open for in-person instruction all year and how we did this working together as a community.  I already can imagine the success we will build upon as our school will hopefully begin to resemble normal operations in the fall.  In order to maintain best practices and safety for all, we will continue to monitor all updated recommendations from the CDC, Minnesota Department of Health and Archdiocese throughout the coming months and year.  
 
Visitors/Volunteers:
We will be allowing visitors and volunteers on the campus in the upcoming school year and following standard (pre-covid) safety procedures and protocols. Visitors will not be required to wear a mask on campus. Visitors will be permitted for events (i.e. Open Houses, conferences).
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Cleaning:
We will continue routine cleaning and disinfecting, as they are key to maintaining a safe environment for faculty, students, and staff. In addition, Virgil and Erick will continue to take a proactive clean and disinfection approach daily, following the CDC guidelines, regarding hygiene and proper cleaning procedures.
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Illness:
Our expectation is that STUDENTS AND ADULTS DISPLAYING SYMPTOMS OF ANY ILLNESS WILL NOT ATTEND SCHOOL and MUST remain home if symptomatic. All staff and students will not come to school if experiencing any one of the following symptoms: 
● Over 100.4 degrees
● Excessive Coughing 
● Chills 
● Repeating shaking with chills 
● Severe Headache 
● Sore throat 
● Severe Muscle Pain 
● Loss of taste or smell 
● Shortness of breath
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School Calendar:
We will begin the school year on September 8, 2021. 

Parent Handbook-Click Here

Supply List--Click Here

Back to School Information will be sent out by August 1, 2021.
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Did you know?
Saint John's will be offering Theater next year!  We will work with Totino-Grace who will produce a musical.  Past productions have included 'The Little Mermaid' and 'Seussical.'  Totino-Grace Theater staff work frequently in the professional artistic and theatrical community as directors, designers and performers.  We are excited to add this offering to our students. Please stay tuned for more information in August regarding sign-up and more information. 
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SPREAD THE WORD:
We are now offering a section of full year preschool.  Registration is open!  Returning parents please contact Kathy LaCasse if you would like to change your registration for the fall of 2021. 
Please spread the word to your friends, neighbors, relatives, co-workers and throughout the community.  New parents register HERE.

Mark your calendars for some fun at Saint John’s:

Summer Movie Nights: 6:30-8:30 P.M. July 7, August 4, September 1:

Be sure to bring a blanket and a friend to these laidback evenings of popcorn, water (and sometimes lemonade) and a movie with the family - all for free! Most movies will be in the gym, due to lighting constraints, but the playground is also accessible for kids who just want to kick back with friends they haven't seen in weeks or months (supervision not included). Plus: Middle School Youth Group is available to kids in grades 5-8 at the same time, so there is something for the whole family.

• July 7 (TONIGHT): Spies in Disguise
• August 4: The Greatest Showman
• September 1: Toy Story 4

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Taste of Summer (Adults Only): 6:30-8:00 P.M. July 21:


Take a break from the summer heat with a FREE frosty beverage (or a few). This beer and wine sampling is a great chance to visit with current and new families and friends from the community, and meet our newly instated School Advisory Board.  Covid took away so many community opportunities for everyone, so get a sitter and join us for evening to get out, kick back, relax and share some laughs with everyone!  We really hope to celebrate our community, so bring a friend!
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Canadian Days Parade: Line-up at 10:30 A.M. August 1:
Canadian Days is July 31 and August 1: We will be sponsoring the kiddie games from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Saturday at Spooner Park at Little Canada Days, and we're seeking volunteers. Contact Laura Haraldson if you're interested or able: [email protected]. Then be SURE to save the date of that Sunday for the Canadian Days Parade. Every participant gets a free Spirit Wear T-shirt. Parade line-up begins at 10:30 A.M. in the Saxon Lanes parking lot. 
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Interested in summer athletics?:  
We are hosting some clinics in tennis and volleyball.  

Tennis Clinic:  This is a two-day and a one-day tennis clinic for grades 3 and older July 12-13 and July 19. Contact Laura Haraldson at [email protected] for cost. 

Volleyball Clinic:  We also will be offering a volleyball clinic for incoming 5th-8th graders from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. on August 30-September 2. Cost is $30 and includes a T-shirt.  

Please fill out this form for each student interested in any of the summer clinics.
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Calling all used uniforms!:
Back by popular demand is the "Used Uniform Sale!" This sale will be held after all masses on the weekend of August 14-15, in the Gathering Space, and again at Back to School Night on September 1. In the meantime, please drop off any used uniform donations in the marked box in the Gathering Space any weekday between 7:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.
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Fall Festival & Marathon is set!:

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.
 
Tell a friend about Saint John’s School!

Dan J. Hurley, Principal