Notes From the Office: December 5, 2022

St. John School Newsletter

December 5th, 2022

St. John Families:

What a busy week we had last week!  Hopefully you noticed the excavation area for the playground.  The equipment has been delivered and we are working with the supplier’s agent to get the area properly marked and designate the “community build” day.  Look for the chance to sign up and help us get the equipment assembled once we have a date established.

As sent out last week, thanks to your generosity, we collected $5890 (an increase since last Wednesday’s total) through our iGiveCatholic Campaign this past Giving Tuesday.  This amount gives us the ability to purchase the software for our student network to improve student productivity and monitoring of the network and allows us to purchase several additional Chromebooks for our students. You all are awesome!  Your donations are impactful and so appreciated!

This past Saturday, the SJS boys basketball teams were in action again and we posted a win for the 5/6th team, but a loss for the 7/8th team.  Both teams have a 1-1 record now.  And, this weekend the SJS cheerleading squads were there for the games and you could really tell the difference.  We packed both gyms with lots of fans, cheers, and noise.  When we cleared out of the 7/8th grade game, it looked like there were only 20 people left to watch the next game!  Great job and great fun!

Saturday evening also saw SJS return to the Georgetown Christmas Parade with a Nativity-themed float.  The students on the float were all smiles and waves as they rode around through downtown Georgetown.  It was great fun seeing everyone and parading through the large crowd packed downtown to see the Parade.  Great job to the SIA and all the parents that helped organize, decorate, and manage the logistics!

This week in addition to our school mass on Tuesday, we have a Holy Day of obligation Mass ( Feast of the Immaculate Conception) on Thursday, 12/8 at 8:30 AM. Students do not need to wear their Mass uniforms for Thursday's Mass.

Please don’t forget when you are out shopping this year for Christmas that Ss. Francis and John Parish is participating in the Toys for Tots Program and our students can help by donating a new, unwrapped toy (see details below).

Peace,

Mr. Mayer

Boys Basketball Schedule

Please click here to view the boys basketball schedule for 2022-2023

Toys brought in by students can be turned in to the school office.

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:

Dec 8: Holy Day Mass at 8:30 AM 

Dec 13: SIA meeting 6:30 PM in cafeteria

Dec 16: End of 2nd quarter; Early Dismissal 11:15; No After School

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