Notes From the Office: January 9th, 2017

St. John Catholic School Notes From the Office: Monday, January 9th, 2017         Weekly Updates         January 2017         Greetings, Other than the difficulties caused by the weather, our science fair at Cardome was very successful! I would like to thank all the parents, judges, and teachers for their help. I would like to give a special thanks Alltech, Newton’s Attic, Patrick Sheridan, Jimmy Blankenship, Roy Sturgill, and Jeremy Hughes for putting together such a great afternoon of science stem activities that truly engaged the students. This will be a busy week as we start our winter MAP testing. The testing gives us some excellent data on the progress of our students.  Please help us by making sure your children are rested and have eaten a good breakfast. Again, thank you for helping make our school such a great place! God bless and take care, Dan Mardell         Here's What's New!!         Parents please make sure your student has a good nights sleep and eats a healthy breakfast on their MAP test day.  Also, try not to schedule any doctor appointments on the day your child tests.          No school on Monday, January 16th, 2017.          Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance  All A's 1st- Luke B., Caroline C., Jaxson C., Tucker G., William G., Kieran G., Ellie K., Brenna M., Emerson R., Olivia R., Will S., Sam W., Corinne Y. 2nd - Ian C., Ethan G., Jacob H., Rohan J., Calder J., Ben M., Gabriel M., Raeburn T. 3rd - Elijah A., Kaylynn C., Liam C., Dekon F., Isaiah G., Maggie W., Gianna N., Jeremy B., Billy M., Evelynn G., Emery Y., Michael O., Tripp S., Isabella M. 4th - Charlie B., Nathan C., River C., Audrey J., Preston L., Blake M., Anna M., Brayden P., Miles V., Sydney Z. 5th - Josh D., John R. 6th - Max B., Gianna B., Mazie C,. Ava C., Sydney S. Jaxon W. 7th - Hunter B., Kristin D., Connor G., Evan M., Alex M., David R., 8th - Matt D., Jonathan H., Kylie H., Jacob N. All A & B 1st - Julia C., Saray G., Tamryn W. 2nd - Grayson B., Izzy D., Jeevan J., Molly J., John S., Alex W. 3rd - Cade B., Lily F., Kathryn S. 4th - Adrianna B., Mackenzie H., Olivia L., Olivia N., Ella R., Carson W. 5th - Linela D., Ava H., Sawyer J., Nathan K., Joseph M., Gavin M., Madison S. 6th - Kaitlin B., Madison C., Matthew G., Clark H., Eva L., Shea M., Spencer M., Juan W., William M., 7th - Dominic B., Hana J., Evan L., Lincoln N., Gabe N. 8th - Jackson C., Grace H., Erin L., Nicholas M. Perfect Attendance 1st - Ellie K., Brenna M., William S. 2nd - Ben M. 3rd - Kaylynn C., Gianna N. 4th - Adrianna B., Nathan C., Preston L., Brayden P., Miles V. 5th - Charlie C., Gavin M., John R. 6th - Max B., Devin B., Mazie C., William M. 7th - Garrett M. 8th - Matt D., Grace H., Erin L., Jacob N.         Yes, that’s right! YOU are our best form of advertising! With upcoming Open Houses scheduled for January 29, March 5 and April 19, we need your help more than ever to help spread the word about St. John School.  You are excellent ambassadors for our school and below are a few ways you can help:   Pick up an Open House flyer from the office and post in town or your place of business If you’re a social media user, “share” our Open House event and any other relevant posts Pick up the SJS car magnet from the office – mobile advertising at its best! Share prospective student leads with the office – maybe your friend or neighbor is exploring new school options Pick up a yard sign – we’ll be bringing those out of the basement this week so be on the lookout *Volunteer to help give tours at the Open House on Jan 29 from 12 to 2 pm *Donate refreshments for the Jan. 29 Open House  - we need cookies and/or bite-size desserts, fruit , small bottled waters, juice boxes, small plates, napkins and forks. *Contact Andrea Flanders at [email protected] or text 859-396-3364 to volunteer or donate Thank you for all you do!         Our first Scrip order of the new year is tomorrow, January 10th.  Orders will be placed every 2 weeks. Use My Scrip Wallet to access cards immediately.         Trivia Night Back by popular demand and sponsored by Dr. Justin Case of Gastroenterology and Hepatology of the Bluegrass:  St John School TRIVIA NIGHT!!!  February 18, 2017 at the Cardome Chapel.  You don't want to miss this one.  Click here to download the flyer.         Severe Weather Policy We had several questions last week about how we deal with weather situations when children are already at school.  Below is the policy from our school handbook. St. John School will not always follow the decision of Scott County Public Schools with regard to the closing or delay of school due to hazardous weather conditions.  We will announce decisions as soon as possible on Lexington television stations.  Please refrain from calling the office or faculty at home. Once the decision has been made and the school is open, we will not close early.  Your children are safe. However, if you feel threatened by the weather or road conditions and want to pick up your children early, you may do so by coming to the office and signing them out.           A few pictures from the Science Fair on Thursday at Cardome.         Soccer spring 2017                 It is that time of year again.  Registration for the spring 2017 soccer season has begun.  Registration is open to pre-K through 8th grade students.  We will be playing in the same league we participated in the last two seasons (I am 3rd).  There will be teams in the boys and girls divisions and they are broken down into: 4-5yrs, 5yrs-1st, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade, and 6th-8th grade.  Practices will be held in Georgetown at Cardome.  Games will be held in Lexington at the Athens fields or the LCA fields.  All games are on Saturdays between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.  If you are interested in playing please email directly [email protected]. Please fill out the “registration info” side and turn it in to the office.  Click here to download the form.  Registration deadline is Feb 1st.  If you have any questions or need anymore info do not hesitate to contact me. Thanks, Chris Ramsey [email protected]     Congratulations to Kylie, Rohan and Olivia for winning the Knights of Columbus Poster Contest.     Tuition assistance applications for the 2017-2018 school year are now being accepted by FACTS tuition management.  Please click here to review the information needed to complete the financial aid process.  Please remember that financial aid is not offered for preschool students but that information is used for assessment purposes only.  Financial aid applications are due by March 1st, 2017.         IT’S “CHILLI TIME” . . . . . KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNUAL“CHILI COOKOFF” SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, AFTER 6:00MASS ST. JOHN CHURCH UNDERCROFT SAMPLE ALL THE CHILI YOU CARE TO: $5.00 HOT DOGS: FREE  DRINKS: $1.00 ENTER YOUR FAVORITE POT OF CHILI . . . CONTACT JOE CALDWELL 868-5981 or [email protected] Win a free trip to downtown Georgetown . . . $25 gift certificate to GALVIN’S And bragging rights for the next year         St. John's Annual Art Show  Thursday May 11, 2017 3:00pm-7:30pm          Click here to download a copy of the St. John School basketball schedule.         Click here to download the lunch menu for January.         Concession Stand Help Needed We now provide a concession stand at the bingo hall.  We are in need of volunteers to work every Friday and Saturday night from 5pm-10pm.  This is very easy job with no walking required.  Please email the school office at [email protected] if you would like to pick a night to work.         Monday Art Club 4th grade to 8th grade.  Come join us Mondays after school for a variety of different art mediums and artist exploration. Beginning next Monday January 9th at 3:00pm-4:00pm.  Snack included.  Cost $25.  Please Contact Miss Barb for further details. Tuesday Arts & Crafts Club Kindergarten to 3rd grade Come join us Tuesdays after school for arts and crafts!  Lots of fun to be had!  Club begins next Tuesday, January 10th at 3:00pm-4:00pm.  Snack included.  Cost $25.  Please contact Miss Barb for further details. Thursday Drawing Club If you like to draw and want increase your knowledge and skills this class if for you!  Beginning Thursday January 12th at 3:00pm-4:00pm.  Snack included.  Cost $50  Please contact Miss Barb for more information.         Computer Lab Hours The computer lab will be open from 3 - 3:30 on Mondays for students who would like to take AR tests or practice typing.         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!         St. 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         Dates to Know:  Jan 9-Jan 20: MAP Testing Jan 9 : School Board meeting 6:30pm 8th grade classroom Jan 16: No School         St. John Catholic School |  106 MIlitary St. Georgetown, KY 40324 |  p.502-863-2607 f.502-863-2259 w. http://stjohnschoolonline.org/ e. [email protected]