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Notes From the Office: October 9th, 2018
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October 9, 2018
St. John Catholic School
Notes From the Office: Tuesday, October 9th, 2018Weekly Updates October 2018 Greetings,
Welcome back from fall break. We are finished with MAP testing and all the class averages are above the national norm – which is fantastic! Again, these scores give us data on the strengths and weaknesses of students which helps teachers in developing instruction.
One of the strengths of our school in the past has been the help of our parents. As we begin the stewardship drive in our parish, I am asking you to prayerfully consider ways to help with the school. Our greatest need involves our biggest fundraiser – bingo. Please consider giving one day a month for 6-7 hours as a front or back desk worker. This works out to 12 times a year for 72 hours. This is a small price to help a great school like St. John. I appreciate all your help and commitment to our school.
Enjoy the warm weather – it looks like a chilly weekend!
God bless and take care,
Dan Mardell
Here's What's New!! 
St. John School will have our annual Blessing of the Animals on Wednesday, October 10th at 8:15 am. Please bring your pet and join us in the annual tradition. Pets are not allowed in the classrooms due to allergy issues. If you are not able to bring your pet you may bring a picture or stuffed animal.
TARDIES
Please remember to have your children here by 7:45 am. That way we can start school by 7:50 am. When you are tardy it slows down the process of getting lunch count and attendance in to the office. This also could cause some dangerous situations in the parking lot as children are bringing things to the office. Also, many teachers start their morning work at 7:50 am and coming in late is a disruption. I try to be lenient and understanding because I know that once in awhile "stuff" happens. While most families are doing a great job we are getting more chronic tardies. We discussed this at orientation. I would appreciate your help in this matter.
Cross Country News
Your St John cross country team has been busy over the past 2 weeks with races in Williamstown and Woodford County!! Both courses offered some challenging hills, but as usual, the harriers battled them nicely while showing off their growing running stamina!! We only have 2 races left - Tuesday at The Lexington School and the state championships, the Meet of Champions, on October 20th at Masterson Station Park in Lexington!! Come out and cheer them on ...... the state meet is a huge, fun race to watch!!
Lifetouch Picture Orders
To avoid shipping & handling fees please return your picture orders to the school office by October 12, 2018. You can also order your pictures online. If you order online, you are also given the opportunity to preorder the 2018-2019 yearbook! You really don't want to miss out on our amazing yearbook full of pictures from the entire school year.Shaheen's Mobile Uniform Sale
Shaheen's will be at St. John on Friday, October 19th from 11 AM - 1PM. They will have a selection of uniforms in the undercroft for you to purchase. This is the perfect time to stock up on your uniform needs for this winter!
Parents: What is bullying?
Please click here to read an informative article about bullying. This information has also been sent home with your youngest child.
Please send in your box tops! Box Tops for Education is an easy way for you to help our school make money that costs you nothing. Just clip the Box Tops from participating products, send them in to the school office, and help us get funds for supplies and upgrades for our classrooms! Our next big submission deadline is November 1, so now is the time to send them in. Thanks for your help!
Art Teacher Needed
We are looking for a part-time art teacher to work Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday starting November 1. If you know of anyone interested please contact the school office.
Art Room News
CHRISTMAS CARDS
As many of you know the art room's arts supplies come from the wonderful donations of our parents and our community. My departure is putting a kink the Christmas Card fundraiser so to rectify that as best I can I am having the students work on their Christmas pictures now for the Christmas card fund raiser. Flyers will be sent home this week for your students card order and we will email a copy as well. It is my hope to get all orders that come in completed before my departure. If you have any questions ahead of time, would like to put in a pre-order or would like to help out with the this fundraiser, please contact me at [email protected].. Thank you again for your generosity of this program. I personally have been blessed by your support in countless ways.
Thank you - Miss BarbLunch Menu Change and update
Click here to download the updated lunch menu. Instead of Wow butter sandwiches our school will be offering uncrustables.After School Email Address
If you need to contact Janene Barry about after school please email [email protected]
For the upcoming school year all after school billing will be automatically deducted from your FACTS account unless you have made prior arrangements. Please contact the school office at [email protected] with any questions you may have.
If you drink coke you can help our school raise money! All you need to do is enter the codes, found under the lid or on the box, at www.coke.com. The easiest way to locate our school is to search ST JOHN, 40324 in the search box. You can also turn your lids and box codes into the school office. If you would like to help enter codes, please email the office at [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!St. John School Board Members
President - Carissa Yount
Vice President - TBA
Secretary - Emily Balbaugh
1st year members
Colette Mayer, Sam Porter, Terry Case
2nd year members
Craig Bilotta, Meighan Gassett, Neal Thompson
3rd year members
Carissa Yount, Emily Balbaugh, Kim JansenDates to Know:
Oct 10 : Blessing of the animals 8:15 am
Oct 11: Town Hall Meeting 6:30 pm
Oct 12: K & 1 field trip
Oct 15: End of 1st quarter
Oct 16: Beta Club Meeting after school
Oct 19: Early Dismissal 11:15/ No after school/ Parent/teacher conferences
Oct 19: Fall Pep Rally 9 am
Oct 20: Barn Dance 5:30 pmSt. John Catholic School | 106 MIlitary St. Georgetown, KY 40324 | p.502-863-2607 f.502-863-2259 w. http://stjohnschoolonline.org/ e. [email protected] 
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