Notes From the Office: October 27th, 2014

Greetings,

As usual, St. John School has been bustling with activities. I had the opportunity to attend the cross country banquet. It was great to see all the students and parents having such a good time. I would like to thank Dr. Reinhart, Mr. Mayer, and all the parents that made this banquet and the cross country season a great success. Saturday night, the Knights of Columbus sponsored a barn dance to benefit Real Life Radio. There was great chili, good music, and wonderful company. Thanks to all the the Knights who worked on this event for our school and parish. On Sunday, the school held their annual Halloween barn dance. I saw lots of beautiful costumes and some awful scarey ones. I would like to thank Charity Ramsey for all her hard work getting this event organized. Also, a thank you goes out to Jackie Perry, Ben Horn,and the Catholic Heartwork Camp volunteers for supplying the chili and running the games. Lastly, thank you to Joanne Andres, Mrs. Mardell, and the eighth grade students for putting together the awesome haunted house.

I know it seems like there was a thank you in every other sentence above. However, without the effort and dedication of our school parents and parishioners, St. John Catholic School and SS. Francis & John Catholic Parish would not be such a fantastic place. So I would like to end this with a big heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone!

God bless and take care,

Here's What's New:

No School Friday the 31st or Monday the 3rd

No Mass Uniforms 10/28

We will not have Mass on Tuesday 10/28. Fr. Linh and all diocesan priests will be on retreat. Students may wear their regular uniforms to school. We will be saying the Rosary at 8:30.

Support the Children's Miracle Network

Students may bring $1 on Thursday, 10/30, to have a complete dress down day. This means they can wear an appropriate shirt and pants to school. No costumes allowed. The money will go to support the Children's Miracle Network. Students in K-2 are already wearing Halloween shirts to school but must pay $1 in order to wear nonuniform pants.

Uniform Reminder

When we return to school on November 4th all students must wear pants, skirts, or jumpers. Shorts will not be allowed again until April. Also, please put your name on all sweaters, sweatshirts and coats. If your student has lost a sweatshirt you may check the lost and found in the school office.

School Spelling Bee Winners

Elementary: Connor G. with William M. as an alternate.

Middle School: Nicholas M. with Jim N. as an alternate.

Congratulations to our school spelling bee winners! They will be attending the Diocesan spelling bee on Tuesday.

Honor Roll All A's

1st- Elijah A., Cade B., Liam C., Kaylynn C., Isaiah G., Evie G., Jeremy M., Isabella M., Billy M., Gianna N., Michael O., Tripp S., Emery Y.

2nd- Anna M., Ella R., River C., Nathan C., Adrianna B., Abigail G., Charlie B., Blake M.

3rd- John R., Zachary M., Joshua D., Joseph M., Ava H., Madison S., Linela D., Charlie C., Nathan K., Caroline R., Sawyer J.

4th- Max B., Gianna B., Mazie C., Madison C., Seth F., Matthew G., Clark H., Shea M., Spencer M., William M., Dawson P., Sydney S., Jaxon W.

5th-Hunter B., Kristin D., Connor G., Hana J., Evan L., Alex M., David R.

6th- Ethan F., Jonathan H., Kylie H.

7th- Spencer M., Spencer G.

8th - Cole H., Nathan M., Caanan N., Brian R.

Honor Roll A's & B's

1st- Dekon F., Lillian F., Kathryn S., Jordon U.

2nd- Carson W., Olivia N., Brayden P., William R., Preston L., Audrey J., Sydney Z., Matthew B., Mackenzie H., Miles V.

3rd- Maddie B., Taylor C.

4th- Haydn H., Eva L., Oryonne M.

5th- Dominic B., Phillip E., Logan H., Evan M., Lincoln N., Gabe N., Lily U.

6th- Nicholas B., Jackson C., Matt D., Grace H., Josie H., Aidan L., Nicholas M., Jacob N., Lainie S.

7th- Lucy B., Eli C., Nicholas C., Rebecca D., Jim N., Kyla P., Katie T.

8th- Maggie A., Joseph C., Peter D., Grant F., John K., Ryan M.

Perfect Attendance

K- Hadley E. Ethan G., Seth M., Ben M.

1st- Cade B., Kaylynn C., Tripp S.

2nd - Brayden P., Preston L., Audrey J., Nathan C., Matthew B., Miles V.

3rd- Madison S., John R., Zachary M., Joseph M., Nathan K., Ava H., Joshua D.

4th- Gianna B., Mazie C., Matthew G., Shea M., Spencer M., William M., Dawson P., Marcus T.

5th- Dominic B., Hana J., Bridgette M., Gabe N., David R., Damien T.

6th- Matt D., Ethan F.

7th- Nicholas C., Spencer M.

8th- Nathan M., Brian R.

Thank you from Joanne Andres

Thank you to the 8th grade parents especially Amy Hargrave for their dedication and support to help make this year's haunted house a huge success. The kids got off to a rocky start, but ended up turning away people so they could close it down. They worked hard and showed great team work and I enjoyed helping them with this assignment.

New Athletic Jackets are ready to order!

Save the Date for the Christmas Program!

Kindergarten - 2nd grade will have their performance on Tuesday, December 2nd at 6pm. Third grade through eighth grade will put on a play, "The Christmas Solo", on Tuesday, December 9th at 6pm.

Save the Date for our 2015 Winter Gala

This years gala is scheduled for January 31st at the Embassy Suites in Lexington. The Gala committee met this past week and are looking for volunteers to coordinate the silent auction. If you or someone you know are interested in helping out, contact the parish office or Gala Committee chair, Ozanna Allen at [email protected], phone (610) 573-4415!

Parish Verification Covenants and Stewardship Forms

Lexington Catholic Open House

Please join us on Wednesday, October 29th, from 6:00-8:00pm at Lexington Catholic for our annual Open House. We will have student-led tours, department presentations, special information sessions and more! Don't miss this exciting night! Visit the home page of www.lexingtoncatholic.com for all the session times and details for the evening.

AR testing

The computer lab will be open on Monday's from 3-3:30 for students to take AR quizzes

. Kroger Community Rewards Program (NEW)

Earn money for St. John School simply by shopping at Kroger and scanning your Kroger Plus Card. ** This program will replace the former Kroger Gift card fundraising program.** Here is how it works:

1. If you don't already have a Kroger Plus card, simply sign up at the Customer Service desk at Kroger.

Used Uniforms

Questions, comments, or concerns? As always, feel free to contact us anytime or simply reply to this email.