Notes From the Office: October 24, 2022

St. John School Newsletter

October 24th, 2022

St. John Families:

This week marks the end of October. REMINDER THAT NEXT MONDAY is the last day that shorts are allowed as part of the dress code until Spring (April 1st).  Please help your students next week transition to our winter dress code.

PLEASE BE SURE TO TURN IN RAFFLE TICKETS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.  If you have unsold tickets, we need them back so that we can offer them to other buyers.  We are down to only 6 days of selling left!  Sure hope to see everyone at the Trunk or Treat and the Fall Fest on October 29th and I hope one of you wins some big money that night!!

The Diocesan Spelling Bee is on October 26th at Lexington Catholic High School.  Our school will be represented by Samuel Mayer, Elementary Division (Lila Costello is the alternate) and Caroline Case, Middle School Division (Colleen Hutchison is the alternate).

This Friday is an out of uniform day (see details below).  To participate, please bring in can goods/dry goods to support the Amen House as we help prepare for the upcoming holiday season.  Contributions will support Scott County families in need.  Any help that you can provide will be greatly appreciated!

Lastly, I hope that you saw the flyer that went home discussing the St. John School Playground.  If not, click here to view it.

Peace,

Mr. Mayer

Congratulations to our School Spelling Bee winners!

Elementary winner - Samuel Mayer

Middle School winner - Caroline Case

Please click here to sign up to hand out candy.

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:

Oct 28: Picture Retake Day - donate can goods to be out of uniform

Oct 29: Trunk or Treat and Fall Fest

Oct 31: Bookmobile 1st- 5th grades

Nov 14: Midterm ends

Nov 23-25: No School

Nov 29: IGiveCatholic Day

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