Notes From the Office
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August 12, 2013
Notes
From the Office
August 12th, 2013
Principal's Corner
Are you ready? The staff at St. John School is excited and ready for a great year!- Early Drop off will be in the undercroft. Drop off and sign in will be at the Military Street entrance to the undercroft. Please sign your child in for safety reasons.
- The after-school program will be held in the main school building - kindergarten and second grade classrooms.
- There will be Mass on Thursday, August 15th, celebrating the Feast of the Assumption. Since it is not a regular Tuesday Mass the children will not be required to wear a white shirt and tie. Students are required to wear long pants/skirts/jumpers. No shorts please! The students may wear uniform polos.
Take care and God bless,
Dan Mardell
HERE'S WHAT'S NEW:After school news
Please click here to see a letter from Mrs. Prassel with information about our after school program.
Calling all Computer Geeks!
Would you be interested in helping to support a vital component of our school's infrastructure? We recognize the importance that technology plays in today's world and as such we make it a priority to provide our teachers, students, and staff access to current technology. Along with that priority comes the necessity to keep things updated and that's where we need you! Would you be interested in volunteering a few hours of your time on a monthly basis to assist with our IT maintenance requirements? We especially need your help with updating software applications, and occasionally setting up new desktops and laptops. We can use as much or as little time as you are willing to give! Please prayerfully consider volunteering for this valuable service to our parish and school. Contact Renee Griese at rgriese@stjohnschoolonline.org for more information.
Virtus Training Date:Mark your calendar!
Saturday, August 17th at 9 am in the Mary HouseThursday, August 22 at 6 pm in the Mary House
Sunday, August 18 at 9:30 am in the Mary House
According to Diocesan Policy, any employee or volunteer who works with children must complete the Virtus training, as well as submit to a background check. This training, mandated by the Diocese, is an informative session on how to identify potential sexual abuse perpetrators and the steps you can take to help prevent abuse.If you have yet to receive the Virtus training but want to help with any parish or school-sanctioned events, you must attend a Virtus training.
Please come join the staff of Calvary Cemetery, your Diocesan Cemetery, at 874 West Main Street, Lexington, KY, in praying the Rosary on Thursday, August 22, 2013 [The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary - the Patroness of our Diocese] at 10:00 A.M. (EST) under cover of the office porch with seating provided.Lunch NewsmySchoolBucks now has a mobile APP! This app is available for Apple iOS and Android.An APP-le a day keeps the checkbooks away... and your lunch lines moving!
mySchoolBucks® has a new smartphone app, which makes paying for school meals even easier this year. Now parents have one more way to conveniently pay for their students' meals - and you've got one more way to realize faster serving lines and greater participation in your nutrition program.
School Board
Third Revision of School Calendar for 2013-14The 2013-14 School calendar has been updatedagain. Please note, we will now attend school on August 30th and will be out of school on Monday, October 14th. Be sure to discard any other 2013-14 calendars you have. The revised copy will be available in the Parent/Student Handbook you will receive at orientation. You may also find the calendar on the school web site stjohnschoolonline.org.Thank you!
REMINDERS:Double Saints Festival!
All Festival Raffle Tickets need to be turned in as soon as possible. We must account for all the tickets we had printed. So of you will receive your raffle tickets the first day of school in your childs office folder.Children's Bible School
Our next children's Bible school will be held August 9th from 6-7:30 in the undercroft. Bible school is available to all children 3 years old and potty trained to 8 years old or 3rd grade.Bingo
Click here for this week's Bingo Update.
School Supply Lists
You should have already received your child's school supply list via email. If you haven't, please contact the school office and we would be happy to forward a copy to you or you can find the list on teacherlists.com.
Important Office Hours Information
Regular school office hours are 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. The school office will be closed on days when there is no school.
Summer Referral ProgramThe highest compliment our families can give us is the referral of new families and friends. We want to reward you for promoting St. John Catholic School Student Referral Program!Through our, you can receive a $100 Walmart gift card for referring a new family. For more information, click here.Lunch Payment Information
Lunch accounts are managed throughwww.myschoolbucks.com. Register online for your free account to view your balance anytime, and set alerts to notify you when the account balance is getting low! Please click here for more information, or visit www.myschoolbucks.com to activate your account. When setting up your account, you will select Catholic Diocese of Lexington, and then enter your child's lunch ID number. If your child doesn't know their number, please contact the homeroom teacher. You may still send in a check made out to St. John School to pay for lunch. If you have any questions regarding your lunch balance, please contact Christa Darnell at christadarnell@ymail.com.SCRIP
You can help raise funds for St. John school without selling or spending any extra money! You can place your order online atShopWithScrip.com using St. John's enrollment code:3EL89CE222467, or send in your order sheet with payment to the school office. Weekly orders are placed following mass on Tuesday's. Need it right away? Take advantage of ScripNow! We also have many cards ready and in stock in the school office including: Starbucks, Amazon, iTunes, Speedway, Walmart, Meijer, Target, Cracker Barrel, and many more! Scrip cards make great gifts, too!Scrip and Kroger card proceeds will be used to purchase new playground equipment and help with Parish youth programs. You can give Kroger cards to friends and grandparents to maximize the benefits of the program. If you have not picked up a Kroger card, stop by the school office and get yours today! Questions? Contact a SCRIP coordinator: Jennifer Hernandez at 817-637-4384.
Submissions for Notes From the Office
If you would like a St. John School or parish event included in the Notes From the Office, or you have pictures you would like to appear in the Notes, please send your submissions tooffice@stjohnschoolonline.org no later than Mondays at 9am. Thank you!
Dates to Know:Aug 14: First Day of School!
Aug 17: Virtus Training 9 am Mary House
Aug 18: Virtus Training 9:30 am Mary House
Aug 22: Virtus Training 6 pm Mary House
Aug 24: Double Saints Festival!
Aug 30: School is in session
Sep 2: No School - Labor Day Holiday
St. John Catholic School Ss. Francis & John Parish
Questions, comments, or concerns? As always, feel free to contact us anytime or simply reply to this email.