Notes From the Office: September 6th, 2022

St. John School Newsletter

September 6th, 2022

St. John Families:

I hope that you had a relaxing and enjoyable Labor Day weekend.  This week is the start of a more regular schedule for our K-8 grades as the Circle of Grace classes have now ended and we begin music classes.  MAP testing has ended for the majority of students, so MAP testing this week is limited and will conclude this Friday.

This week also begins our monthly Adoration cycle.  Because there is weekly Adoration on Thursdays at St. John Church, the school on the Main Street campus was always able to visit on Thursday during the school day.  Last spring saw St. John School attend an Adoration in the Cardome Chapel on a Tuesday after Mass.  Based on this success, the plan for this year is that once a month on Tuesdays we will hold a few hours of Adoration in the Chapel for the students to attend.  For those unfamiliar with this Catholic practice, Adoration is simply defined as a quiet time spent in prayer before Jesus present in the Eucharist.  Today’s Adoration will be from noon until approximately 2:15 PM.

Lastly, Saints in Action (SIA) has been working hard to line up school volunteers.  The minutes from their first meeting last month can be found by clicking here.  Also, SIA is organizing the Trunk or Treat which is scheduled to be held the afternoon of the Fall Fest on October 29, 2022.  A SignUpGenius link is below to make it easy for you to volunteer for the event (see the flyer below for more details).

Peace,

Mr. Mayer

Please click here to sign up to hand out candy.

Now Hiring A Cafeteria Assistant

We are now hiring a part time cafeteria assistant.  If you are interested or know someone who would be, please contact Char Banta at [email protected]

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:

Sep 9: Midterm ends

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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