Notes From the Office: August 22, 2022

St. John School Newsletter

August 22nd, 2022

St. John Families:

First full week is in the books!  Thank you for your efforts in keeping drop off and pick up so smooth.  You will notice less directional signage around campus this week now that we have learned the paths and processes.

Please make sure that you make plans to attend the first Saints in Action (SIA) meeting tomorrow night at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria.  This opening meeting will cover a lot of useful information about the purpose and goals for the year and lay out all the ways that the school needs your involvement as well as give you a chance to ask questions and meet other school parents.  I look forward to seeing you there!

SCHOOL PICTURE DAY is this Thursday, August 25, 2022.  Please see the details below about what your student may wear and the charity that we are supporting this year.

Next week we will begin MAP testing.  We are planning the process this week and will have details ready to go for next week.

We will have a visit today from the new Superintendent for the Diocese of Lexington, Dr. Kyle Lee.  He has some great ideas about re-igniting Catholic education across the Diocese and I am looking forward to showing off what a great job St. John School students, faculty, and families are already doing this year!

Peace,

Mr. Mayer

Olive Porter, in 5th grade, was invited to paint a mural in the Sketch Pad at the Explorium this summer. The Sketch Pad is the museum’s art room. The Explorium folks gave Olive very little guidance on what to paint, and she developed her own concept for the mural. For the last four weeks she has been painting at the museum almost every day. She sketched and painted this mural completely on her own. Congratulations Olive!  You have created a masterpiece!

IMPORTANT LUNCH INFORMATION

Who can receive Free or Reduced Meals?

All children in households receiving benefits from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) are eligible for free meals. Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency r court are eligible for free meals. • Children participating in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free meals. • Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant are eligible for free meals. • Children may receive free or reduced-price meals if their household’s income is within the limits of the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines. Guidelines can be found at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-02-16/pdf/2022-03261.pdf

How do I apply for Free or Reduced Meals?

Click on this link to apply online- https://www.myschoolapps.com using district zip code 40508 under Catholic Diocese of Lexington Schools

Does the free or reduced-price application only qualify my child for free meals?

No, students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals may also qualify for Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (PEBT), fee waivers, and much more.

Please contact, Child Nutrition Director, Char Banta if you have any questions at [email protected] or Assistant Director, Jenny Mitchell at [email protected] with any concerns you may have in completing the application.

Sincerely

Char Banta

Child Nutrition Director

Catholic Diocese of Lexington

Click here to view the letter in Spanish

2022-2023 School Calendar

Click here to view the calendar for the 2022-2023 school year.  Note that the calendar is subject to change.

You can now oder your PE shirts and sweatshirts directly from our uniform supplier.  They will be delivered right to your door.  No more long waits!

Shop at online at www.shaheens.com

Step 1: Click the picture of students running down a hall-way with the label "School Finder"

*Do not use searchbar or "school uniforms" tab at top of page*
Step 2: Select your school from the alphabetized list.
Step 3: Shop away!  Please contact us with any questions.

[email protected]
502 -899 -1550

Shop with Scrip’s Raise Right App is now offering  SHIP TO HOME! No wait, no hassle, way to raise money for our school. Download the app here! St. John School Enrollment Code: 3DF53A7C22467  

Old school? Not a problem! SELECT GIFT CARDS IN STOCK AT THE SCHOOL OFFICE. (ask to see the scrip binder)

Your gift card purchases help buy much needed items for  SJS  classrooms. Thank you! Questions? Contact Ginny Squires 502-316-4182

Important Dates:

Aug 25: School Picture day

Sep 5: No School

Sep 9: Midterm ends

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