Notes From the Office: September 12th, 2022

St. John School Newsletter

September 12th, 2022

St. John Families:

Tomorrow you will see the mid term grades and the MAP testing scores come home.  A couple of important reminders:

1. Mid term grades are only a snapshot of where students are at after this short time period in school.  Some of the specials may not have grades yet simply because there have been too few classes so far.  Other classes, like math, language arts, history, and religion may have only a few grades and may only have 1 quiz or test completed so far.  Please remind your children that effort and attitude go a long way in both maintaining good grades and in making improvements within this first quarter.

2. Because the MAP testing window just closed this past Friday, student scores will be limited to comparison to national norms at this time.  The comparison within the Diocese of Lexington will be available later.

Please remember to get your raffle tickets sold and turned back in and don’t forget to mark your calendars for the Trunk or Treat and Fall Fest on October 29, 2022.

See the flyer below for a fun, adults only, activity planned for October 1, 2022.  The DC Trip families are hosting a Trivia Night to raise funds for the trip this spring.  Register a team or let them know your interest so you can be added to a team.  These trivia nights are a great way to have some fun and spend time with other school and parish families!

Peace,

Mr. Mayer

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 1: Trivia Night

Oct 5-7: No School

Oct 13: End of 1st quarter

Oct 28: Picture Retake Day

Oct 29: Trunk or Treat and Fall Fest

Nov 14: Midterm ends

Nov 23-25: No School

Nov 29: IGiveCatholic Day

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