As I have mentioned in prior newsletters, your voice matters at Saint John’s. Our 2021 survey provided great feedback, which the teachers, staff, School Advisory Board, and I reviewed and made necessary changes. For example, we have increased communication, Catholic identity, extracurriculars and opportunities to volunteer at Saint John's!
We know we can continue to improve, and we want to gather input about the school climate and the effectiveness of the teachers and administrators at Saint John’s.
Responses are anonymous and no personal information will be collected. Reports will be available for teachers, staff, and School Advisory Board to use in our strategic plan. By completing the survey, which will take less than 10 minutes to complete, you can help us achieve excellence. Please complete the survey by my birthday on February 18.
STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE A FREE DRESS PASS!
If you have any questions about the survey, please do not hesitate to give me a call. My number is (651) 288-3220. I am always glad to talk with you. COMPLETE THE SURVEY
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VALAGRAMS: The student council will once again be selling Valagrams this year! A Valagram is a note of friendship/caring for students, teachers, staff, and even families. From February 7th through the 11th the student council will be selling Valagrams out in the Gathering Space every morning (8:30-9:00). Students can stop by and purchase Valagrams for 25¢, fill them out, and turn them back in. Then the student council will attach a piece of candy to each one and deliver them on February 14th. For more information on Valagrams, please see here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19FdLpJUdkHPYKFpIJLzGJYRdeK1S3W8p9GVwrw-Emzg/edit?usp=sharing __________________________
K-8 Parent Conferences: (Preschool Conferences will be held in April). K-8 parent-teacher spring conferences will be on February 10 and 15 in the school gym. Preschool conferences will be held in April. The conferences are an opportunity for you to speak with your child’s teacher about their academic progress. Do not miss this important opportunity to discuss your child’s overall performance and learn how you can assist your child at home. See links below for sign ups.
Thursday, February 10
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084ba4a923a7fb6-saint19
Tuesday, February 15
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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"
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PRESCHOOL: Schulze Early Learning Scholarship Program at the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence
The Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (CSCOE), in partnership with the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, presents the Schulze Early Learning Scholarship Program to help middle-income families gain access to excellent preschool programs for their children.
CSCOE and the Schulze Family Foundation firmly believe in and support 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.
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2022-2023
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 will be online at
schulzefamilyfoundation.org. Click on Early Learning Scholarships.
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SAINT JOHN’S FINANCIAL AID for grades K-8, applications are due by March 15, 2022. Now is the time to apply for financial aid for next school year. The committee will begin to consider applications as of February 14. Completing your application early will ensure you are considered for the most aid we can offer to you based on your application results. Please click
Here for information on financial aid. When you are ready to apply for financial aid for grades K-8, you will find the application in your TADS account. Please note, you are required to apply for AIM Higher to qualify for Financial Aid. Your Financial Aid application must be in good standing in TADS before the committee will consider any aid for your family. This often takes a number of steps and following up with TADS to ensure everything gets processed, so it is imperative you stay on top of the process until you are in GOOD standing. Please reach out to Kathy LaCasse with any questions you may have
[email protected].
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Aim Higher Foundation – extended application deadline to March 1, 2022. 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.organd/or
you can submit your tuition assistance application at
mytads.com as per other years
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WE STILL HAVE OPENINGS: Sign up for a Playground Pack, and Earn $50! As we enter another year, we are looking for more volunteers. Please consider signing up for a limited-commitment playground-monitor opportunity! For anyone who signs up for five (5) playground shifts using
this Sign Up Genius, we will provide $50! Or if you're feeling generous, sign up for as many shifts as you like, pro bono. We have such a special place in our hearts for our generous volunteers.
Volunteers do need to be Virtus trained, which is a simple 3-step process;
click here for more information. In addition, every month we will offer a "recess training session," where volunteers can get hands-on training on the ins and outs of our playground set up and rules. Recess occurs rain or shine, but does move indoors on days of inclement weather.
Thank you for considering giving your time to Saint John's School Kids!
__________________________ FEBRUARY Calendar: Feb 10: K-8 parent conferences
Feb 15: K-8 parent conferences
Feb 21: No School, President's Day (Eagle Club closed)
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February: Peace of Mind, PARENT SESSION: "Stress, Anxiety, Perfectionism and Motivation" —February 16, 7 p.m. Stress and anxiety are more prevalent in the lives of school-aged children than ever before. How does perfectionism play into our children’s stress and anxiety? How can we teach motivation without feeding perfectionism? This session will address behavioral and biological factors that influence the development of anxiety and perfectionistic tendencies. You will leave with concrete parenting strategies to combat stress, anxiety and perfectionism, and learn how to foster self-motivation in children .
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Earn a Free Dress Pass & Learn About Scouts on Feb. 21! Our Boys Troop, Girls Troop, and Cub Scout Pack would like to invite you and your family to be a part of our chartered Scouting program at Saint John's of Little Canada. Come check out our Scouting program at our first-ever, commitment-free
Scouting Expo from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 21st in Saint John's Gym.
Every student who attends receives a free dress pass; be sure to check-in to ensure we have your name! More information on Scouting at Saint John's can be found at
https://www.sjolc.org/scouts.
__________________________ Vintage Gala: The Gala committee is seeking sponsors, donations, and attendees. Check out our new website at
www.vintagegala.givesmart.com to secure your tickets, be one of our elite sponsors, or donate an item from our wish list.
One of the silver linings of COVID is that we've seen unprecedented growth at our school. We know we can continue to provide excellent education to all of these new students in years to come, and we need your help to do so!
Please consider generously donating to our largest event of the year! Some of the monies raised at the Gala will contribute much needed financial aid to students and support one of the most influential programs we offer; Wilson Learning.
When you consider your annual giving, consider making a 100% tax-deductible donation to support the outstanding educators of our community; a school driven by excellence and committed to providing personalized holistic education to our future leaders.
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ADORATION AT SAINT JOHN’S: 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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