St. John School and Parish are collecting cases of water to donate for this event. Our goal is to collect 100 cases of water. You can drop donations off in the school/parish office or contact Maria Pearl for pick up. [email protected] or 502-320-7508(receives texts)
Principal's Corner
Greetings,
Thanks to everyone for your help in getting St. John School off to a great start. The students are working hard and the teachers have told me many positive things about their students. This weekend our cross country team ran in the Bluegrass State Games. A special congratulations to our U-10 boys team for winning a gold medal in their division. Also, Sydney Sargent won four world championships at a quarter horse show in Oklahoma. Our cross country team and Sydney put in a lot of hard work and effort to gain their success - fantastic job!
We have a lot of talent at St. John School, both academically and in other areas. I feel very fortunate to work at such a wonderful place with great students and staff. Finally, I would like to echo the sentiments of a parishioner who said she felt so lucky to be part of such a vibrant parish and school community where many exciting things are happening.
God bless and take care,
Dan Mardell
Here's What's New:
New Families Save the Date!!
Sunday, October 4th for a Wine & Cheese gathering at the home of Maryellen & Richard Mullikin. It is sponsored by our Enrollment Committee to celebrate the enrollment of your child(ren) into our school community. Make new friends and get embraced by others who want to make you feel comfortable in our school. Watch for more information.
Lunch Information
Did you notice that your lunch calendar says happy birthday on the 18th? This year the cafeteria will celebrate birthdays every month by giving students who purchase a lunch on the happy birthday day a free rice krispie treat. All students who purchase a lunch, on the happy birthday day, will receive the treat to celebrate that months birthdays.
Thrift Sale Volunteers Needed
We need 5 people on Saturday, the 29th, for the 8:00 to 11:00 shift and 12 people for the 11:00 to 3 Shift. The sign-up poster can be found in the back of church. Please sign up to Volunteer for this event. It supports the parish, school and many other charitable causes.
Cross Country News
The SJSXC team had a big weekend to kick off the season.
On Friday evening, the Drummond family hosted our movie night as we watched McFarland USA. Then on Saturday morning, most of the children ran at Masterson Station Park in the Bluegrass State Games. They either ran a 3K or a 2K race and everyone did a GREAT job! In fact, in their very first race of their careers, the 10 and under boys WON the GOLD MEDAL for the 2K race! Special Congratulations go to Max Berry, Charlie Berry, Ben Mayer, Mark Reinhart, Coen Noble, and Raeburn Taylor! Come out and see all of these children give it their best at one of our future meets - they are a joy to watch and a great team full of spirit! Go Saints!
After School Art Clubs
Art Club: After school artists 5th grade and up. Art Club begins
Monday, September 31st from 3-4pm. Come for more creative works in the art room! Fee is $25 per month.
Arts & Crafts Club: Tuesdays, beginning September 1st from 3:00pm-4pm open for students in grades 1st-4th.
What will we do next? Come and find out! Fee is $25 per month.
Drawing Club: Thursdays, beginning September 3rd to December 3rd from 3:00pm-4:00pm
. Open to middle school dedicated young artists who would like to develop or continue developing their drawing skills. Class size limit is 10. Fee is $50.00 per month.
Scrip Order
The first Scrip order of the school year will be placed tomorrow morning by 10:30am
. If you would like to place an order, please go online at ShopWithScrip.com or fill out an order sheet and send it in along with your payment.
Save the Date!
Friday, September 25
Fall Family Movie, Dinner, & S'Mores Night
More information to follow
Summer AR Awards
Students who met their summer AR goals will receive their awards after Mass on August 25th.
Updated Lunch Menu
Click here for an updated lunch menu. It has changed from the one you received at orientation.
Handbook Reminders
Please make sure you have reviewed your handbook for school policies. Make sure students are in proper uniform attire. Also, don't forget to sign the contract form in the back of the handbook and return in to the school office.
Interested in Tennis at St. John School
Is your child interested in playing tennis? If so please, email Jason Noffsinger at [email protected]. We are trying to see how many students would like to participate if we decided to offer tennis.
Attention!!!! 2014-2015 Yearbooks
ATTENTION!!! ATTENTION!!! Only 12 yearbooks are left - come and get one for your family from the office while they are still available! They are $25 and are full of St. John sports teams, classroom fun, field trips, and special programs held throughout the year. It's a great way to preserve your child's school memories!
Kroger Community Rewards
August is the annual re-enrollment month for the Kroger Community Rewards program. In order for current enrolled members to support our parish and school, you MUST re-enroll (or to enroll for the first time) in Community Rewards sometime in August (
August 1-31, 2015). All you need to do to enroll/re-enroll is go to
www.Kroger.com/communityrewards. Once you have created an account, just follow steps to enroll/re-enroll in the rewards program using our parish's NPO number: 10168. Remember - your purchases will not count for our parish and school until you enroll or re-enroll.
FACTS Tuition
All families will need to click the link below to create their tuition account for the 2015-2016 school year. Tuition payments begin in July. Your enrollment is not complete until you have signed up. You will also need to use the link below to apply for financial aid. Please let the office know if you have any additional questions.
Earn money for St. John School simply by shopping at Kroger and scanning your Kroger Plus Card. ** This program will replace the former Kroger Gift card fundraising program.** Here is how it works:
1. If you don't already have a Kroger Plus card, simply sign up at the Customer Service desk at Kroger.
2. Log in to : KrogerCommunityRewards.com 3. Create an account and follow steps to enroll in the rewards program using our school's NPO number : 10168
***Your purchases will not count for St. John School until you link your Kroger Plus card***
Used Uniforms
Don't forget to stop by the office to purchase some gently used uniforms. You may also drop off all your old uniforms that don't fit anymore.
Bingo
There was no update available. VIP people are in high demand. If you would like to work bingo but do not want to walk all night, please consider learning one of the desk positions. They are fun and a great way to get to know some of our regular players.
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:
Aug 20: Back to School Bash at Chick-fil-A
Aug 25: Summer AR awards after Mass
Aug 28: Thrift Sale 5-7pm
Aug 29: Thrift Sale 8am-3pm
Sep 7: No SchoolSep 14: School Board meeting 6:30 8th grade Sep 19: Double "S" StampedeSep 25: Fall family movie night
St. John School Board Members
President - Beth Blankenship
Vice President - Mason Howell
Secretary - Lisa Case
1st year members Christina Gordley, Lisa Case, Roy Sturgill
2nd year members Jason Noffsinger, Kathy Boothe, Mason Howell
3rd year members Jason Yount, Beth Blankenship, Mary Napier
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.
St. John Catholic School 106 Military Street Georgetown,
Kentucky40324 502-863-2607