Notes From the Office: November 14th, 2022

St. John School Newsletter

November 14th, 2022

St. John Families:

This year’s iGiveCatholic campaign to support the school on Giving Tuesday (November 29th) has begun and we are excited about what this year’s campaign holds for us.  Check out the flyer below with instructions on how to give!

The final numbers are in and it looks like this year’s Fall Fest raised just north of $33K to support St. John School!  Again, thanks to all that participated and supported the event and the raffle!  Without the leadership and support of our school and parish families, we would struggle to accomplish these great feats!

On a separate note, please be sure to read the email addressing cell phones at school (I have attached a link to the comments here as well).  We definitely need your support on this issue.

Lastly, today marks the midterm of our second quarter.  Believe it or not, that means we have just 5 weeks until our Christmas break.  I don’t need to tell you all how fast that time will go by, so it is important that we work together to keep our students healthy, rested, and prepared for school!  Thank you for all your efforts so far this year…..we have been managing Covid, flu, stomach virus, strep, and that unknown viral infection with a fever and sore throat that you test negative for everything on…..and we have managed to persevere!  Keep them washing their hands, covering their coughs, and staying home if they have a fever.

Peace,

Mr. Mayer

Cheer Practice

Cheer practice has been cancelled for this week.

Middle School Youth Group

Middle School youth group will meet tonight from 6PM - 8PM in building 1.  It is movie night so bring a blanket to sit on.  Snacks will be provided.

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:

Nov 14: Midterm ends

Nov 21: Bookmobile

Nov 23-25: No School

Nov 29: IGiveCatholic Day

Dec 1: K-2 field trip

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