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Notes From the Office: October 17th, 2016
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October 17, 2016
In This Issue Notes
From the Office
October 17th, 2016
Our 4th grade students did a small class play about Abraham and Sarah.
Pre-K and 3rd grade book buddies.
Our Trivia Night Winners!
Principal's Corner
Greetings,
Can you believe that Friday is the last day of the first quarter? The students are working hard and doing a great job! On Friday, we will be having a pep rally to recognize all the athletes who participated in cross country and soccer. Then on Saturday, we will combine our movie night with our annual Barn Dance. This we be a great way to relax, enjoy each others company, and celebrate a great first quarter. Hope to see you there!!!!
I am pleased to announce that Mrs. Debbie McKinley has been hired as our new 7th grade homeroom / science teacher. Mrs. McKinley brings enthusiasm and 7 years teaching experience to our school. She is starting tomorrow, so please stop by and welcome her.
God bless and take care,
Dan Mardell
Here's What's New:
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.
Fall Pep Rally
Please join us in the school parking lot this Friday, at 8:30am for our Fall Pep Rally. We will celebrate our cross country and soccer teams.
Barn Dance News
The Halloween Barn Dance/Movie Night is this Saturday the 22nd at Bossy Barn starting at 5pm. Please come for a night of fun, food, costumes, dancing, and a movie. We will start with games and food at 5pm, at 6pm we will have the costume march and costume contest (best family costumes and best costume). A Halloween movie the kids vote on this Thursday will be shown at 6:45pm. Please pack your family a cooler with drinks, and bring blankets and chairs to watch the movie on. Dress warm, weather forecast for Saturday is 61 degree high. What would the Barn Dance be without all the tasty food?!?! Please sign up to bring something if you can at http://signup.com/go/suEGN8 See you there in your Spookist best! If you want to help we can use you, please text Kim Jansen at (916) 743-0388.
AHERA Annual NoticeClick here to read the AHERA Annual Notice from the Diocese.
Basketball News
Basketball practice will begins this week! Watch your email for information from the coach on practice date and time.
Trivia Night Update
How did Trivia Nite go? If you didn't attend you really missed out on a FUN time!! But don't despair, we are going to do it again, February 18th at Cardome! Thanks to Bluegrass Pediatrics and Internal Medicine who sponsored the Trivia Event and Meighan Gassett and Emily Miller Balbaugh who worked to coordinate it for the Parish. The event made $985 for the Bucks for Books campaign, which will purchase new textbooks for K-5 next year. Congratulations to the Trivia Winners - James Drummond, Suzanne Drummond, Dr. Reinhart, Maryellen Mullikin, Erica Boyle Bilotta, Craig Bilotta, Janice Bohac, and Ken Bohac.
Knights of Columbus Blood Drive
The Knights of Columbus will be having a blood drive on Sunday, October 30th. More information to come!
Knights of Columbus Winter Coat Drive
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.
Hope for Tomorrow Race
Click here to view infomation about the race. This race will help raise funds for the Hope for Tomorrow Children's Home in Guatemala
Picture Retake Day
Our school picture retake day is scheduled on November 9th, at 8am.
Painting with a twist
Join us for a fun afternoon of painting and socializing for a great cause! All proceeds will benefit the 7/8th grade 2017 DC trip, so invite your friends and family. You can register now athttps://www.paintingwithatwist.com/events/viewevent.aspx?eventID=776551with password "DC". There will be snacks and a great raffle.
Saints Soccer Schedule
Click here for the fall soccer schedule.
After School Art Clubs
Each month the art room offers after school art clubs and drawing class.
Mondays Art Club 4th grade through 8th grade. $25 includes snack. 3pm- 4pm. Club explores a variety of artists and art mediums.
Tuesdays Arts & Crafts Clubs. $25 includes snack. 3pm-4pm. A variety of arts and crafts and fun for students K-3rd grade.
Thursdays Drawing class. $50 includes snack. 3-4pm. For students 1st-8th grade. This class focuses on basic to complex drawing skills and drawing materials with a focus on the needs of each individual student.
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.
Bingo VIP Positions
We are in desperate need of callers, front desk and back desk workers. These positions are mostly seated. Training can be done on site. Please email the school office if you are interested in learning one of these bingo positions. Click here for a detailed job description.
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:
Oct 19: Preschool & Pre-K field trip
Oct 20: Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
Oct 21: Fall Pep Rally 8:30am in school parking lot
Oct 22: Barn Dance and Fall Movie Night 5pm
Oct 25: Diocesan Spelling Bee
Oct 28: Early Dimissal 11:15 - No after school - Parent/teacher conferencesSt. 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
St. John Catholic School Ss. Francis & John Parish
Questions, comments, or concerns? As always, feel free to contact us anytime or simply reply to this email.
St. John Catholic School
106 Military Street
Georgetown, Kentucky 40324
502-863-2607
[email protected]www.stjohnschoolonline.org