Thank you for all the gifts and holiday treats. Your generosity never ceases to amaze me. Hopefully the cold will subside and we can get back to school. The first semester seemed to fly by smoothly. I look forward to the next round of MAP Testing (Jan 13-22) to see how our students progressed and where we need to improve. As we start the new year there are two areas of concern that I would like to improve - attendance and the amount of tardiness. We start school at 7:50 am and it can be a disruption with students coming in late. I know there are times it can't be helped but I would appreciate parents getting students here on time. Again, thank you for all your support at St. John School this year!
Take care and God bless,
Dan Mardell
Here's What's New:
No School Tuesday 1/7/14
Recycling Counters
Due to the holiday and cold weather, there is a large amount of recycling to count at the school. When we return to school, if anyone can help count the bottles and cans we can knock it out quickly. Thanks
SIA meeting
Our next meeting will be Wednesday, January 15th at 6:30 in the 8th grade classroom. All are welcome to attend.
Cafeteria Volunteers Needed
We are in need of volunteers to help in the cafeteria on Thursdays and Fridays from 10:30 - 1.
Children's Bible School
We meet this Friday, January 10th from 6-7:30pm in the undercroft. Children's Bible School is offered for all children ages 3 (potty trained) to 3rd grade.
Free Throw Shooting Competition
The Knights of Columbus are holding a free throw championship for all boys and girls 9 thru 14 years of age. The event will be held Sunday, January 12th from 12pm-2pm at the Georgetown College Gym. This event is free! All the kids need to do is show up at noon ready to shoot 15 free throws!
Recycling T-shirt Update
Students can now wear their recycling shirts on the first Thursday of every month.
2014 Winter Gala and Silent Auction
Did you know there are only 6 weeks left until the Winter Gala?
The Gala Committee has been busy planning this year's exciting event! The Gala will be held February 15, 2014 at the Griffin Gate Marriott in Lexington.We have a wonderful lineup of items for this year's auction. Sam Dick of WKYT is emceeing the event, and a photographer from TOPS in Lexington will be there. We hope to be featured on their website or in their magazine.What great exposure for our wonderful Georgetown parish and thriving school! Please come and join us for an evening of drinks, dining, dancing and giving to the Ss. Francis and John community. Profits from the event will be split between the church and school. Tickets can be purchased through the school office. Tickets are $65/person before Jan. 19th and $75/person after Jan. 19th.So get yours now and be ready to take home some exciting treasures! AGAIN THIS YEAR!!There will be art projects or pottery representing every class at St. Johns! For more information, please visit the church website, contact Kim Jansen at (916) 743-0388 or
If you have any pictures of events going on around school and would like to share them, please e-mail them to [email protected]
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 to [email protected] no later than Mondays at 9am. Thank you!
Dates to Know:
Jan 7: Welcome Back! Jan 10: Report cards go home Jan 10: Children's Bible School 6-7:30pm Jan 12: Free throw competition 12-2pm Jan 12: Open House 2-4
St. John Catholic School Ss. Francis & John Parish
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St. John Catholic School 106 Military Street Georgetown, Kentucky40324 502-863-2607