Notes From the Office: December 8th, 2014
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December 9, 2014
In This Issue Notes
From the Office
December 8th, 2014
The new bookmobile with our own Oryonne from 4th grade on the side!
Peace Builders for the month of November.
4th grade Kentucky projects
St. Nicholas stopped by on Friday for a visit.
Principal's CornerAdvent Greetings,
The Advent season is upon us and there are many activities at St. John School helping us prepare for Christmas. We light the candles of the Advent wreath and start each day with an Advent prayer. Our middle school students are completing a daily advent journal which provides many interesting reflections. I hope you were able to enjoy the Christmas program put on by the Preschool through grade two as much as I did. I am eagerly anticipating the program by our 3rd-8th grade students. I have stopped in several times while they are practicing and from what I see the program should be awesome!
This month students have started a program that focuses on the virtues and saints that exemplify those virtues. The virtue for the month of December is generosity. Hopefully, as you walk around our campus you will see signs, actions, and activities that demonstrate the virtue of generosity. One example, the sixth graders are demonstrating this virtue by collecting books for the " Toys for Tots" give away. Also, the BETA club is giving generously of their time by doing a fall clean-up of our campus.
I would like to all the parents and parishioners for their generous gifts of time, talent, and treasure. We are so fortunate to have a school that not only provides a great education, but is also able to help the children grow in their faith and love of God. Thank you to everyone who helped with the Santa Shop last week. The kids really enjoy shopping for their friends and family.
Thank you for your time and generosity in recycling as well. We purchased 2 picnic tables with the lids that were sent in to be recycled.
God bless and take care,
Dan Mardell
** Change, Change, Change !!! **We will no longer be using SMART TUITION as our tuition management system. Next year we will be switching to FACTS so that we will be on the same system as the other schools in the diocese. More information will follow within the next two months.Here's What's New:
November Peace Builders
Molly J., Emery Y., Anna M., Charlie C., Gianna B., Bridgette M., Laine S., Nicholas C., Brian R.
Christmas ProgramThird grade through eighth grade will put on a play, "The Christmas Solo", on Tuesday, December 9th at 6pm. The Third grade class should wear red, the 4th grade class green, 5th grade is divided but the students know what color they are. 6, 7, & 8 should also know what color to wear. They are red if they are an odd number in their class roster list and green if they are even in their class roster. If you would like to see the preschool thru 2nd grade program, click this link .
Scrip Program News
Last Scrip order before Christmas will be December 16th. Scrip gift card orders make great gifts, stocking stuffers, teacher gifts and fit nicely in an envelope for those far away family members! Also, if your company wants to place a large order, just contact me!Questions? Contact Jennifer Hernandez 817-637-4384 or [email protected]Angel Tree News
If you didn't get your UNWRAPPED gifts returned to the church this weekend, you can drip them off at the school/parish office this week. You can also take them directly to the Salvation Army located near the old Kroger store.
Save the Date for our 2015 Winter GalaThis years gala is scheduled for January 31st at the Embassy Suites in Lexington. The Gala committee met this past week and are looking for volunteers to coordinate the silent auction. If you or someone you know are interested in helping out, contact the parish office or Gala Committee chair, Ozanna Waltz- Allen at [email protected] , phone (610) 573-4415!Parish Verification Covenants and Stewardship Forms
If you are Catholic, you should have received a letter with the above mentioned forms a few weeks ago. We have only had 37 out of 90 families return the forms so far. Mr. Mardell and Fr. Linh ask that you return these forms as soon as possible. If you have turned in your Stewardship form at church we will get a copy of it. Thank you!AR testing
The computer lab will be open on Monday's from 3-3:30 for students to take AR quizzes
. Kroger Community Rewards Program (NEW)
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.BingoClick here to view this weeks bingo update.
St. John School WebsiteTo find more information on events happening around school please visit www.stjohnschoolonline.org.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:Dec 9: 3-8 Christmas Play 6pmDec 10: Pre-K - 5th grade Stranger Danger 9AMDec 10: 6-8 Stranger Danger 10AMDec 10: Market Day pick upDec 12: Children's Bible School 6pm in undercroft
Dec 17: Middle School field trip
Dec 18: Staff luncheon
Dec 19: Early Dismissal 11:15. No PM preschool or after school
St. John Catholic School Ss. Francis & John Parish
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St. John Catholic School
106 Military Street
Georgetown, Kentucky 40324
502-863-2607