Notes From the Office: November 21st, 2016

St. John Catholic School Notes From the Office: Monday, November 21st, 2016         Weekly Updates         November 2016         Greetings, During this Thanksgiving season, I would like to take some time to thank everyone for all their help with our school. Both the parish and school parents have been truly supportive with time, treasure, and talent. I feel truly blessed to be working with such fantastic and talented students. The future of St. John School brings some very exciting possibilities. Please keep our parish and school in your prayers as we move forward. Have a great Thanksgiving holiday! God bless and take care, Dan Mardell         Our 8th grade class made Lego colonies for Social Studies.  They also wrote their own Constitution for the colony as well.         Here's What's New!!         ASCEND Grades The grades on your students midterm, coming home tomorrow, may appear differently than the grades in Ascend on Friday. The reason for this is that the weighted averages for test grades, quiz grades, and homework were not reset for the second quarter by all teachers. Please be patient and bear with us as we learn the new Ascend system. I apologize for any inconvenience. Please contact me if you have any questions.         No School November 23rd-25th!  The school office will also be closed.          Santa Shoppe The Santa Shoppe is right around the corner (Nov. 29-Dec. 1). We are in need of volunteers to help our students shop and package their Christmas gifts. There will be 2 shifts, 9:00-11:30 and 11:30-2:00. Please consider signing up to help with one or more shifts! Email Jennifer Hernandez at [email protected] if you are interested!         Christmas Parade – Dec. 3! St. John School will have a float in the annual Christmas Parade this year and we need your help! A special “thank you” goes out to the Blankenship family for use of their truck and trailer! Parade Quick Facts: Parade Theme is: “Home for the Holidays” SJS Float Theme is: “Open the Door of Your Heart to Jesus” All riders, please be on your float by 5:30 pm (parade starts at 6 pm) – more details to come How You Can Help and What We Need: Donations of Battery Powered/LED lights (found at Walmart) 5 rolls of wrapping paper Parade skirting (like this here or here). Tulle or wide mesh ribbon in Christmas colors Candy canes Section of picket fence (contact Andrea Flanders to coordinate pick up) Volunteers to decorate on Dec. 2 & 3 (Black Barn at Cardome-more details to come) Cookies and hot cocoa – for gathering after parade in undercroft SJS Students & Parents to help spread some Christmas cheer! If you can donate any of the above, please contact Andrea Flanders at [email protected] or 859-396-3364. Please drop off items to school office (except for picket fence). Thanks so much!         Mark your calendars for the SJS Christmas Program on Tuesday, December 6th in the Cardome Chapel at 6:00pm!  A fun night of great musical numbers to put you into the Christmas Spirit!  For more information, please contact Marleda Upton at [email protected]           A big thank you to Mr.  Blankenship and our other parent helpers for getting the teams ready and through our first VEX EDR competition last weekend.  The teams did great qualifying 9th, 10th, and 14th out of 21 (mainly high school teams).  This event was new for everyone and I am really proud of the kids for how they performed and learned.  Lots to do to get ready for the next. Also, little Saint John's has robotics teams that are officially ranked 100 and 139 in the WORLD!  You can find them at the link below.   https://www.robotevents.com/robot-competitions/vex-iq-challenge/standings/skills We had another good showing on Saturday with three VEX IQ teams.  I'm very proud of our teams qualifying 3rd,4th, and 10th.  The final rankings had us in 3rd place and 5th place alliances.  GREAT work!         6th Grade Lego Ancient Wonders of the World!         Click here to download a copy of the December lunch menu.         Thank you to the students who attended the community service last night to sing.  You all did a fantastic job!         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.         Attention! Attention! Work has already begun on this school year's (2016-2017) yearbook, so we are offering an "early-bird" special!  If you order online or bring in a check made out to St. John School by December 1st. the cost is ONLY $23.  The website for online payment is ybpay.lifetouch.com. Check this off your "to-do" list now and save money.  The price goes up on January 1st.         Please click here to download a copy of the December lunch menu.         Some pictures from the 2nd & 3rd grade robotics competition last Wednesday!                     KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WINTER COAT DRIVE            (ENDS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27) Now accepting gently used winter clothing including coats, scarves, mittens/gloves, etc.  Also accepting winter baby clothing ages 0 - 2yrs. for Not Alone Pregnancy Center.  Please bring your donations to the school office.         Save the Date The Knights of Columbus will have their annual breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 4th from 8am until noon at Galvins.         After School Art Clubs/Drawing Class   There will be no Art Clubs or Drawing Class in December.  Art Clubs and Drawing Class will resume Jan 2nd.  Watch for more details to come in the December Notes for January clubs. SJS Annual Christmas Cards  'Tis the Season!  Your students artwork on a beautiful 5x8 Christmas card. Please look for email and flyer from your student to come home beginning tomorrow.  Please fill your order form out and return it as soon as possible! Last day to order cards will be December 5th.  All proceeds go to support the SJS Art Program.           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:  Nov 23-25: No School Nov 28-Dec 2: Santa Shoppe Dec 3: Christmas Parade  Dec 4: Youth Mass at 10:30 Dec 6: Christmas Program 6pm Chapel at Cardome Dec 8: Immaculate Conception Holy Day Mass 8:30am         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]