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Notes From the Office: August 29th, 2016
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August 29, 2016
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From the Office
August 29th, 2016
Cross Country Scavenger Hunt
Pre-K water day fun!
Principal's Corner
Greetings,
Everything is going great as we enter our second full week of school. I appreciate all the help you have given by not turning left onto Main Street during dismissal. This has made being a crossing guard much safer and dismissal run much smoother. The students will be MAP testing this week, so please made sure the students get plenty of rest and a good breakfast. We have lots of exciting things going at St. John School. Please read the notes to find all the information. Thank you to everyone for helping us transition smoothly into a new school year!
God bless and take care,
Dan Mardell
Here's What's New:
New Student Management System
St. John School will be using a new program called Ascend SMS this year. This program will replace the old Engrade grading system and PDS Data System. Both Engrade and PDS programs are being phased out. Several schools in the diocese are or will be using Ascend. We are still working on this new system and as soon as we have worked out all the kinks, we will be sharing the system with you. You will be able to log on and check out your child's grades, attendance, homework, and more. With Ascend you will also receive daily emails with a summary of the above items. Please be patient with us as we learn this new system. We will send a note home to parents when we are ready to go live. If you have questions about your child's grades before then, please contact the students teacher.
Bingo team forms
All families received a bingo team sign up form at orientation. Please return the completed form to the school office as soon as possible. If you are a returning family and want to keep your same night, please email the office to let us know. Click here to download a copy of the form.
TRIVIA NIGHT
Saturday, October 1st - 7:30 pm at Cardome
Give your brain a workout while having fun and supporting our students! The first annual St. John School Trivia Night will be held October 1st at 7:30pm. Get a team of 8 people together for some friendly competition for the grand cash prize and all proceeds will go towards new textbooks. All Players have a chance to win door prizes! Must be 21 years old to play and $30 per couple. You can bring your own food and refreshments. Registration forms will be sent home in students folders today or click here.
We're looking forward to a night of fun and excitement! Any questions, contact Emily Balbaugh,[email protected] or Meighan Gassett, [email protected].
After School Art Clubs
Monday Art Club- For grades 5th through 8th. The art club is a fine art club. We will be exploring different mediums and ideas as well as artists. Fee $25.00 per month. Club size limited to 15.
Tuesday Crafts Club- A fun crafts club for Grades 1st-4th grades. Fee $25 per month. Club size limited to 15.
Thursdays Drawing Club- For Students that show a desire to become better at drawing starting with the basics. A variety of drawing mediums to be explored over time. Open to 1st-8th grades. $50.00 per month. Class size limited to 10.
Please contact Miss Barb in the art room to sign up . Checks to be made out to St. John School. Any questions please contact Miss Barb at [email protected]
Computer Lab Hours
The computer lab will be open from 3 -3:30
on Mondays after Labor Day for students who would like to take AR tests or practice typing.
2015-16 Yearbooks still available
We currently have 8, 2015-2016 yearbooks in stock for only $28. They are available in the office, first come, first serve.
Kroger Community Rewards
RE-ENROLLMENT Ends AUGUST 31:
How to RE-ENROLL in Kroger Community Rewards (if currently participating)
1. Go to www.Kroger.com
2. Click the blue Sign In tab at top of the page.
3. Enter your email address and password and click the blue Sign In tab.
4. From the department menu, click Community, then Community Rewards
5. From Community Rewards, click on the Edit or Re-enroll button.
6. Then,
a. Find Organization (Search by keyword or nonprofit organization number - NPO #)
b. Select Organization (Click the button to the left of the organization)
c. Save your Selection (Click the Save button to save your selection.)
*** Call 1-800-KROGERS, Option #3, with questions.
Bingo VIP Positions
We are in desperate need of callers, front desk and back desk workers. These positions are mostly seated. Training can be done on site. Please email the school office if you are interested in learning one of these bingo positions. Click here for a detailed job description.
Wendy's Fundraiser
We have joined with Wendy's for a wonderful new fundraising opportunity! You will be receiving vouchers to use for 1 year at most area Wendy's restaurants. A list of participating Wendy's stores will also come home. Click here for the link to print more vouchers to use. Share this information and vouchers with your friends to help our school raise more money!
Pictures For the Notes
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 29 - Sep 9: MAP TestingSep 5: No SchoolSep 12: School Board Meeting 6:30pm 8th grade classroomSep 16: Mid TermsSt. John School Board Members
President - Mason Howell
Vice President - Roy Sturgill
Secretary - Lisa Case
1st year members
Carissa Yount, Emily Balbaugh, Kim Jansen
2nd year members
Christina Gordley, Lisa Case, Roy Sturgill
3rd year members
Jason Noffsinger, Kathy Boothe, Mason Howell
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, Kentucky 40324
502-863-2607
[email protected]www.stjohnschoolonline.org